Chapter 140
I've Found You
Chapter 140 I've Found You
As the escort team returned, news of what they had witnessed in Kirigakure quickly spread throughout Konoha.
"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?"
On the streets and alleys, many ninjas were discussing this matter.
"That's right! The seven strongest ninjas in Kirigakure!"
"Seven of them? Just how amazing are they?"
"It is said that a single person can easily conquer and annihilate a small country. If all seven of them come together, even the five major villages will find it difficult to resist."
"Are you kidding me? Is that even possible?"
"Why not? You remember that person from a while back, right?"
"Who?"
"Oni-hime!"
Upon hearing this, the ninja who asked the question became serious. This matter was a taboo in the village. The Demon Princess had caused Konoha to lose face, so much so that the Demon Princess and the matter itself were forbidden topics to be discussed. However, the rumors among the ninjas could not be stopped.
Gossiping is human nature.
Lowering his voice, the ninja asked, "What do you mean?"
"That guy is Kirigakure Oni-hime, Yura, the captain of the 7th Division's Ninjutsu and Ninja Tool Development Unit. She manages three Jinchuriki under her command and uses the long sword Seijin. She is very likely to become the next Second Mizukage."
This information was deliberately leaked by Tobirama's subordinates, with the intention of making the arrogant ninjas in the village tone down their pride.
"Moreover, she fought against our Hokage and survived unscathed."
"Hiss..." Upon hearing this, a group of Konoha ninjas sitting in front of the tavern gasped.
"You probably don't know this," a ninja added, "There's a rumor that the number one assassin in the Anbu's assassination manual is Oni-hime. As a result, the Anbu suffered a great loss at her hands. A team of four elite Jonin was wiped out after encountering her. The only survivor, a cripple from the Hyuga clan, was used as a tool to provoke the village and was thrown back to the village by Oni-hime."
"Also, after that incident, Oni-hime's assassination list in the Anbu has been removed."
"What...does this mean?"
"It means that if the ANBU encounters the other party, they can pretend they didn't see them to avoid losing their lives needlessly," a Jonin said with a gloomy face.
"Yes, there are six more in Kirigakure that are just as strong."
"Captain of the Second Division Support Combat Squad, the Blood-Haired Demon, Uzumaki Mito."
"Wait, aren't Uzumaki and Senju allies?" a ninja said.
"Isn't the Uchiha clan the same?" another ninja sneered.
"That's true." The ninja said with a sudden realization, "So they've parted ways again."
Everyone knows why the word "again" was added.
"I must say, the Uzumaki clan's decision to join Kirigakure was very wise," a Jonin said. "Our Konoha is being watched by too many people in the ninja world."
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.
"Continue, Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."
"The blood-haired demon is skilled in sealing techniques, barrier techniques, and swordsmanship. He can form an army single-handedly, suppress tailed beasts with one hand, and wields the twin swords Hiramekarei. He is an extremely dangerous and terrifying creature."
"The fourth division captain, Raiga Shishi Kagura, is skilled in medical ninjutsu, swordsmanship, storm release, and sage techniques. He wields the twin swords Raiga."
"The captain of the Sixth Division, the war maniac Hozuki Gengetsu, is skilled in water jutsu, illusions, and explosions, and wields the explosive blade, Fizz."
"The captain of the Third Division, Red Whale Misao, is rumored to possess unparalleled superhuman strength and wields the heavy sword 'Thousand-Pound Sword'."
Everyone looked at the ninja who had spoken and said, "That's it? What about the First Squad?"
"The First Division, Kirigakure Saizo, is skilled in the Hidden Mist Technique, a silent assassination technique, and intelligence gathering. According to rumors, he is the weakest of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."
"I see, I'll remember that."
Cai Zang is the weakest.
The matter was being hotly discussed everywhere, as the name of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure was extremely intimidating, and even children had heard of it.
Looking at the seven portraits in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at his father.
"Remember these seven faces, and choose one as your future opponent."
Looking at the seven adults, Hiruzen glanced at his own underage frame, thought for a moment, and then chose a portrait that looked very young.
Although he's still a bit older than me, he's at least a rival of the same age.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Sasuke smirked and said, "You really know how to choose. Her name is Oni-hime, Kirigakure Oni-hime, the captain of the Fifth Division, the goddess Yuki-hime, a user of the bloodline limit Ice Release, and wielding the ninja sword Samehada."
Law, who once fought the Hokage, is one of the few powerful ninjas in the ninja world who did not die at Hashirama's hands. The other known ninja still alive is Uchiha Madara.
"Huh?" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at his father.
Should I... fight her?
Is it true or not?
"Isn't she a child?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.
"She looks like a child, who knows how old she is?" Sarutobi Sasuke said, taking back the portrait of Yura from Hiruzen's hand, and said, "Choosing her as your opponent is too early for you, Hiruzen."
Meanwhile, at the Shimura residence, seven portraits were laid out in front of Danzo's aunt. Before Danzo could even think, his aunt said, "Danzo, memorize these seven faces!"
What does that mean?
Danzo was suddenly struck by a jolt of energy. "My future opponent?"
This is something to look forward to.
"If you see them on the battlefield, stay away from them!" That's what my aunt said.
"Huh?" Danzo looked completely bewildered.
Her aunt's eyes were stern as she coldly said, "Did you hear me?! Kid! You still want to fight them?! Do you even have the right?! Why don't you get away from them?! What's in your head?! Shit?! Remember these seven faces! Remember them perfectly!"
"Yes, Aunt."
In the Uchiha clan compound of Konoha Village, after buying two steamed buns from the Uchiha Teppanyaki shop, Jiri walked along the streets of the compound while biting into the steaming buns. His gaze inadvertently glanced at the compound's bulletin board, skipping over most of the commission information, and landed on seven portraits.
The little girl, Zhili, turned back after taking a few steps and looked up at the notice board.
She knew the older woman in the picture; she had met her once.
"Blood...blood hair..." Uchiha Chiri murmured, trying to decipher the handwriting, "A demon?"
A monster? Doesn't seem like it...
In my memory, she should have been a cheerful and gentle older sister with a smile.
"Is it... an enemy?"
My gaze shifted and landed on a portrait next to me.
"Oni-hime..." Looking at the girl who didn't seem very old, her little head was filled with great confusion.
Is she... very strong?
Looking at the introductory text, a serious expression appeared on his still-childish face.
She's very strong, incredibly strong...
besides...
They are the enemy!
Blue, glowing butterflies fluttered and scattered like petals. Under the public signboard, unnoticed by anyone, the girl's figure shattered and disappeared like a phantom.
"Caw~" A crow cawed on a branch at the edge of the village. In a secluded corner of the Hyuga residence, the broken door of the small wooden house was kicked open violently by a man. After delivering the food, he walked away cursing.
Inside the house, on the hay, lay a woman covered in filth and stench, her empty eyes staring straight at the ceiling.
"I...found...you..."
Like a toddler learning language, the incoherent sounds, distorted by the vibrations of chakra, became a bizarre and terrifying low murmur...
"Hidden Mist... Demon Princess..."
A tremendous hatred surged and erupted in my heart like a volcano.
On the hay, where long-term lack of nutrition has prevented growth, the withered fingers twitched slightly.