The Third Mizukage's expression eased slightly.
If the Kaguya Clan really agreed to the Hyuga Clan.
No matter how important the Byakugan is to the Hyuga Clan.
No matter how good the relationship between the Kaguya Clan and the Hyuga Clan is.
Regardless of how much favor one owes the Kaguya Clan.
But as long as the Kaguya Clan makes such a decision.
Then, the Kaguya Clan is a traitor to the Hidden Mist Village.
However, this does not mean that the Third Mizukage completely trusts the Kaguya Clan.
According to what Kaguya Neko said, the Kaguya Clan and the Hyuga Clan have a close relationship, and they are embarrassed to directly refuse such a rude request from the Hyuga Clan. How close is this relationship?
So in the future, when faced with a choice between the Hyuga and the village, which side will the Kaguya Clan choose?
In addition, the decision made by the Kaguya Clan Head is to pretend to agree with the Hyuga Clan, but not actually act.
But is this really true?
What if this is just a decoy released by the Kaguya Clan?
If the Kaguya Clan really prioritizes the village, why didn't they report such news to me, the Mizukage?
Moreover, the decision made by the Kaguya Clan Head was made in controversy.
This means that at least some members of the Kaguya Clan are willing to help the Hyuga Clan.
This is an act of betrayal.
Even after the decision made by the Kaguya Clan Head, there may still be members of the Kaguya Clan acting alone in secret.
Kaguya Neko continued.
"At this time, people in the clan learned about Masui Senpai's visit to the Mizukage's Building and thought Masui Senpai had leaked the information, so when Masui Senpai returned to the clan, they immediately detained him."
Hearing this, the Third Mizukage understood why Kaguya Masui had suddenly approached him earlier and asked such questions.
"Is Masui in danger now?"
Kaguya Neko shook his head.
"Not for the moment, those people in the clan just detained Masui Senpai."
"But, Mizukage-sama, with this incident, the relationship between the Kaguya Clan and the village will inevitably worsen. I really can't think of a solution to this problem."
"Now, the Kaguya Clan and the village are quite divided."
"The Kaguya Clan feels targeted by other people in the village."
"While other people in the village find it difficult to get along with the Kaguya Clan."
"Some members of the Kaguya Clan even want to leave the village."
"Either taking their clan members and leaving the village."
"Or initiating a civil war to seize control of the village."
Kaguya Neko showed a pained expression.
"Some people within the clan are really too radical, too extreme, they only see themselves in their eyes, there is no village at all, too narrow-minded, just like madmen."
The pupils of the Third Mizukage contracted.
He held no expectations for the Kaguya Clan.
Years of interaction had left the Third Mizukage disappointed with the Kaguya Clan.
However, the Third Mizukage didn't expect the situation to be even worse than he had anticipated.
These members of the Kaguya Clan actually want to defect and leave the village?
Or perhaps instigate a civil war?
Regardless of which, both are extremely excessive actions, even in peacetime, let alone now in wartime. If it truly happens, it will be a fatal blow to the Hidden Mist Village.
The Third Mizukage absolutely cannot allow such a thing to occur.
"Neko."
The expression of the Third Mizukage became serious.
"Mizukage-sama."
"Can I trust you?"
"Mizukage-sama, in my heart, the village comes before everything else. Now that Masui Senpai is imprisoned and unable to escape, I want to help Masui Senpai fulfill his intentions."
Kaguya Neko said, "Mizukage-sama, I swear on my life, I am absolutely trustworthy."
"Good."
The Third Mizukage nodded.
"Neko, I need you to monitor the situation of the Kaguya Clan. Once there are any movements, report to me immediately. Can you do that?"
"No problem."
The Third Mizukage patted Kaguya Neko's shoulder.
"Neko, I leave it to you."
"Mizukage-sama, rest assured."
In Konoha.
A figure about four or five years old sat on a branch in the backyard, playing with a kunai in hand, small eyes looking into the distance, showing a deep contemplative expression.
Suddenly.
The little boy looked up, gazing into the sky.
Just now, the boy felt like he had inexplicably lost something.
"Itachi, dinner time!"
A figure appeared in the backyard with a bulging belly.
"Okay, Mother."
Uchiha Itachi leaped down.
At the dinner table, Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Itachi and suddenly had an idea.
"Itachi, get ready. In a few days, I will go to the battlefield for a mission. You should come with me. You're not young anymore. It's time for you to see the real ninja world."
Uchiha Mikoto's expression froze.
Uchiha Itachi nodded.
"Yes, Father."
Uchiha Itachi felt somewhat curious and at the same time, a bit eager about the battlefield.
Soon, after finishing dinner.
Uchiha Itachi returned to his room.
Uchiha Mikoto looked at Uchiha Fugaku.
"Fugaku, isn't it a bit too early to let Itachi go to the battlefield? He's still so young."
"It's not too early. I'm just letting him have a look. It's not like I'm sending him into battle."
Uchiha Fugaku paused for a moment.
"That boy Shisui is too dazzling. Itachi's talent is not inferior to Shisui's, but if Shisui's reputation becomes established, even if Itachi surpasses him in the future, he will always be in Shisui's shadow."
"At that time, the position of Clan Head may not necessarily fall to Itachi."
"I'm doing this for Itachi's future."
"And seeing the battlefield early will also benefit Itachi."
Uchiha Fugaku persuaded Uchiha Mikoto.
...
The Third Mizukage watched as Kaguya Neko's figure left.
Immediately afterward, he summoned the ANBU Ninja.
"Mizukage-sama!"
"Arrange it. Put the Kaguya Clan under level one surveillance."
"Yes, Mizukage-sama."
The Third Mizukage looked back in the direction where Uehara Soma and the others were.
"In this situation, it's better to keep Ao's whereabouts hidden for now. We can't take risks. Forging Island, relatively speaking, would be a good location."
"Let Ao stay at Forging Island."
"I'll deploy additional ANBU Ninja."
"At the same time, Ao's presence, along with the Byakugan's presence, will also significantly enhance the defensive capabilities of Forging Island."
The Third Mizukage's eyes flickered.
"The situation with this Kaguya Clan is much worse than I had anticipated. It seems we need to prepare for the worst. I used to cherish some of our past relationships, but now..."
"But for the Hidden Mist Village, I cannot do this."
"Nothing is more important than the village."
"I hope the Kaguya Clan won't go down the path of no return!"
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