MTLNOVEL Chapter 198: Chapter 91: No Mercy Until Death
Whirlpool Village, inside the council hall.
Uzumaki Retsu, as the Western District Chief, had been displeased with Uzumaki Kurami seeking outside help. He had long proposed to the village chief that the Western District be responsible for all matters concerning the dungeon, but his request had been denied.
Of course, Kurami was aware of this, so the two had always been at odds on certain issues.
He glanced around, his voice rough, "If you ask me, it's fine that those guys died. They were up to no good anyway. How is it wrong for our mighty Uzumaki clan to execute a few thieves?"
"Don't say I didn't warn you, they died fighting each other, it has nothing to do with us!" Uzumaki Kurami retorted immediately.
"And don't forget why we're sitting here in the first place, if it weren't for someone's negligence..." Uzumaki Retsu coldly swept a glance at Kurami, instantly silencing the latter.
"Ah, that's not quite right." A woman with a gentle face and intellectual charm stood up and said, "We haven't yet clearly determined their intentions, but they did die in our territory after all. Rashly taking responsibility might provoke the dissatisfaction of those three ninja villages, giving them a reason to attack..."
Her voice was gentle and melodious, her red hair styled into an elegant bun, and her oval face adorned with delicate hua dian (floral ornaments), revealing her refined beauty even without makeup.
"Who is this..." Kamihane cast a questioning look at Kurami.
"The widow of the Eastern District Chief, Uzumaki Kyonoka, currently in charge of the Eastern District," Uzumaki Kurami whispered immediately.
At this point, Uzumaki Retsu snorted coldly, expressing his displeasure. "Even if they are the three great ninja villages, they have no right to trespass in our Whirlpool Village. They were clearly up to no good, we should have struck them down."
Kyonoka frowned slightly. "Forgive my bluntness, but our Uzumaki clan doesn't seem to have the ability to directly confront them. Your approach would only exacerbate the conflict..."
"Are we fighting alone? Even if we're outmatched, we can always ask the Great Princess for help." Retsu said dismissively, "Kyonoka, I think you've become softer since you had a daughter. You weren't like this before..."
Inside the conference room, the group argued incessantly about the invasion of the three great ninja villages, each expressing their opinions, with clear divisions between those who advocated for war and those who advocated for peace. Only Uzumaki Kurami tried to mediate, acting as if he would only listen to the leader.
Uzumaki Nagana, as the clan leader and village chief, listened the whole time. After everyone finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time, eventually issuing three orders.
"During this emergency, the entire village will enter a state of alert. Kurami, you are responsible for distributing weapons and constantly training, to prepare for defending our homeland!"
"Kyonoka, you are responsible for reassuring the villagers and arranging shelters and emergency drills. You have always been wise, so I don't need to say more..."
"Compared to the three great ninja villages, our Uzumaki clan is too weak and isolated. If a great war really breaks out, we will inevitably be overwhelmed. Retsu, you must set off immediately to seek assistance from Konohagakure, and personally deliver the message to the Great Princess!"
Afterwards, the meeting ended, and everyone went to prepare tirelessly. Kurami didn't even have time to say a few words to Kamihane before leaving in a hurry.
Kamihane and Nian looked at the group of redheads bustling around them, while they alone remained leisurely, as if detached from the world.
"Uncle, aren't we leaving?"
Nian asked on the way back to the inn.
His keen intuition had already detected the scent of war in the tense atmosphere; a storm was brewing.
"Why leave? We still have unfinished business." Kamihane said meaningfully, with his hands behind his head.
"What should we do then?" A flicker of anticipation flashed in Nian's eyes, "I'll follow your lead."
Kamihane's smile faded, and he turned to look at the distant blue sky. Behind his sunglasses, a pair of scarlet eyes flickered with light. "Let's watch the show first."
Three days later, a dark and windy night.
A thick, bright beam of light shone across the heavens and earth, illuminating the entire night sky like lightning. The Barrier Wall around the perimeter of Whirlpool Village instantly shattered, dissolving into a large hole several meters wide.
Immediately afterwards, elite ninjas wearing combat uniforms poured in one after another, moving swiftly and quickly. In a few breaths, they surged into the barrier like a rushing river, instantly breaking through the gates of Whirlpool Village.
Although the barrier wall was slowly repairing, these uninvited guests had already rushed into the village. There were about a hundred of them, and dozens of Exploding Fireballs leveled the ground, seemingly declaring their identities as destroyers.
"A life for a life, debts must be paid! Your Uzumaki clan recklessly killed ninjas from our village, and today, you must pay the price!"
A loud and sharp voice rang out, echoing throughout Whirlpool Village like rumbling thunder.
The firelight illuminated solemn and resolute faces, reflecting on their red hair, making it glow like fresh blood.
Under the leadership of Uzumaki Nagana, all the combat power of the Land of Whirlpools was gathered here, the blades of their swords white and shining like snow, gleaming coldly.
"Hmph, looks like you were prepared."
Above the night sky, a figure floated in the air. Although small, everyone had to look up at him. His wide sleeves fluttered in the wind, and his bright eyes shot out a cold light, radiating an imposing aura.
The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki!
"Unfortunately, in front of us, no amount of preparation is useful."
The speaker's voice was slightly gentle, but with a flash of afterimages, a long-haired man appeared before everyone's eyes. He was tall and slender, with a refined appearance, and his narrowed eyes occasionally revealed a hint of shrewdness.
The Third Mizukage, Mizukage Sora!
Within the Uzumaki clan, Uzumaki Kurami looked shocked, his face even more grave. "Even the Kage have been alarmed!"
"More surprising than that, in my opinion, is..." Uzumaki Nagana said quietly, raising his eyes. "Even Lord Shamon has come."
The crowd automatically parted to both sides, revealing a bald figure.
This person was stout, in his forties, with a resolute face and a blue dragon tattooed on his forehead, its claws covering his brow, highlighting an air of mystery.
The Second Kazekage, Shamon!
Shamon didn't speak, but instead threw something towards the Uzumaki clan. It bounced on the ground like a ball, rolling to a stop in front of everyone.
When they saw what it was, the Uzumaki clan immediately erupted in curses. There were also sounds of gasps, but more than that, there was a rising, soaring surge of anger.
Because it was Uzumaki Retsu's head!
Red hair disheveled, eyes bulging, a twisted expression mixed with dried blood forever frozen, obviously having suffered great pain before his death.
Uzumaki Nagana's body trembled, but he quickly regained his composure, his eyes swallowed by shadows.
This vendetta would know No Mercy Until Death!
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