Chương 66: First Generation, Second Generation, and Third Generation

After a half-hour trek, we finally arrived at the foot of Water Shadow Castle.

Upon arriving, Lucy discovered that the Hidden Mist ninjas didn't simply walk across the bridge; they usually chose to jump off from underneath, their figures quickly disappearing into the forest.

There were also ninjas climbing straight up the wall from under the bridge.

The ninja waited patiently for Lucy to observe.

Jieluo looked at the Water Shadow Fortress.

The entire Water Shadow Fortress is two stories high. The lower story is a blue brick structure with thick walls and no windows, except for a ring of doorways. The walls are about thirty meters high. The upper story is a brick and tile structure with a flat roof and a ring of large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Entering the interior of the Mizukage Castle through the doorway, one still has to climb stairs. The circular staircase can only accommodate two people at a time. The passage is enclosed, with simple electric lights hanging on both sides for illumination. It feels like climbing around the entire Mizukage Castle again and again. After about four laps, one finally reaches the top and is greeted by a large hall where Kirigakure ninjas are hurrying to and fro.

Jieluo's eyes flashed. The structure was quite ingenious. The circular staircase she had just walked through was not just the one she had taken, but also had connecting secret passages. If an enemy were to break in, they would easily lose their way.

Inside the hall, there are quite a few doorways, with signs hanging above them to indicate the way.

Following the Hidden Mist ninja, we entered a passageway. Along the way, the passageway branched off into many different paths. We encountered many ninjas and saw numerous rooms with closed doors, each with different facilities and functions.

Compared to the Hokage Building in Konoha, it's just a building.

The Misty Water Shadow Fortress here can be described as a medium-sized war castle, serving many functions as both a military and a residential area.

After winding through several turns and climbing two more flights of stairs, we finally arrived at a large hall. At the far end of the hall, there was a huge floor-to-ceiling window several meters high.

In front of the hall, there was a long table. A sign hanging from the ceiling indicated that it was the mission hall. Many ninjas gathered there, choosing missions from the walls on both sides. After selecting a mission, they went to the long table to register and accept it. In the center of the long table, an old man sat calmly smoking a pipe.

Seeing the old man's wise eyes, Jie Luo raised an eyebrow.

The first Mizukage, Byakuren.

He has a hideous scar on his face, which caused him to be blind in his left eye. Because he does not wear an eye patch, he has one eye on guard and the other on watch. His blind eye slants and never looks at people directly. This is why he has no eyes and has never looked directly at Hashirama.

His eyes look intelligent, but at first glance, he looks like someone with intellectual disabilities or idiocy.

However, this was a veteran and formidable Sengoku ninja who had fought countless battles.

The first generation leaders who were able to go to great lengths to establish the village were no ordinary people.

Seemingly sensing Jie Luo's gaze, the old man paused, his right eye, which was on guard duty, darted around, scanning the hall. After a moment, he frowned slightly, but did not notice anything unusual.

"Come with me to register." Seeing that the sightseeing was almost over, the ninja guy said to Lucy.

"Oh~" Lucy responded, and was about to leave.

Jie Luo smiled faintly and said, "Hey, old man Bai Lian, don't look around here."

Respect cannot be begged for.

Jieluo didn't have time to accumulate seniority.

Upon hearing this, the ninjas were startled and turned their heads sharply to look at Jieluo.

Who dares to call the First Mizukage an old man?

Bai Lian stared at Jie Luo with one eye, and after a moment slowly stood up.

Only then did he notice the ninja guide beside him. He was drenched in sweat.

"When did this happen? Did I bring him?"

"Oni-hime!" Byakuren frowned slightly and said, "You who just caused such a ruckus in Konoha, what brings you to Kirigakure?"

In the hall, a group of Kirigakure ninjas whispered among themselves as they looked at Yura, as if trying to memorize her face. Many ninjas were puzzled. Her name was Oni-hime? When did such a ninja appear in the ninja world? They shouldn't have been completely unaware of her.

Jielu waved his hand and said, "It's nothing serious, just a small scuffle. I don't even dare to face the God of Shinobi, unlike you, old man Bailian, who doesn't even put Hashirama in your eyes."

So, do you dare to see me?

Bai Lian, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, took a puff and slowly exhaled the smoke.

"And when did I stop taking Hashirama seriously?"

But being praised like that is always comforting.

He couldn't help but glance at his subordinates around him...

It seems the other party has no hostile intentions.

"Hey, hey, feed me~~~" At this moment, a flirtatious voice rang out. A man with slicked-back blond hair and a small mustache, wearing a striped high-necked robe, pushed open the door and said, "After causing a ruckus in Konoha, you just walked away. Isn't that considered causing a ruckus, Oni-hime?"

With his arms crossed, Hozuki Gengetsu sized up Yura, while a squinty-eyed man behind him looked at Yura as well.

The first, second, and third Mizukage are all present.

Glancing at Hozuki Gengetsu, the renowned chief instructor of the Allied Shinobi Forces, Yura looked at Byakuren.

Seeing that Jieluo ignored his attitude, Hozuki Gengetsu's temple veins bulged slightly. He was not a good-tempered person. He could tolerate his own people, but as for outsiders...

"So quickly even Kirigakure knows about me. It seems the evil Tobirama Senju is up to something again." Yura said this deliberately.

Is it the evil Tobirama Senju?

Hozuki Gengetsu's eyes flashed as he looked at the man beside him. He had never met Senju Tobirama and could not comment on him.

The squinting man understood what Huan Yue meant and nodded slightly. It was indeed the evil Tobirama Senju.

Bai Lian pondered for a moment, then looked at Jie Luo and asked, "What grudge do you have against Qian Shou?"

Jielu smiled faintly and said, "Not long ago, I fought against the God of the Ninja World and was almost killed."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall erupted in uproar.

The squinting man's expression was unreadable, Hozuki Gengetsu's pupils suddenly contracted, and Byakuren, smoking a cigarette, couldn't hide the shock in his eyes, glancing at Yura with one eye.

Did they escape unscathed from Hashirama Senju's clutches?

Indeed, they shouldn't be underestimated at all...

In the hall, many ninjas stared at Yura, who was in the center of the arena.

What is such a powerful ninja doing here?

This idea was on everyone's mind.

"Oni-hime," Byakuren said with a somewhat amiable smile, "Just tell me what brings you to Kirigakure."

"Not long ago, I was preparing to join Iwagakure, but that brat Muna rejected me." Yura looked at the old man Byakuren and smiled, "This time, you won't be rejected again when you come to Kirigakure, will you?"

When Mu encountered Yura in Iwagakure, firstly, Mu was a sensory ninja, and secondly, Mu knew that Yura joining Iwagakure would make him a direct competitor, and the position of the Second Tsuchikage was uncertain. Therefore, he took it upon himself to represent the Tsuchikage's wishes.

As soon as he finished speaking, Hozuki Gengetsu was stunned and stared intently at Yura.

He's a shoo-in for the next Mizukage, provided no strong competitors emerge.

But this competitor has a record of fighting against the God of Shinobi and has caused a great disturbance in Konoha. He is far too powerful.

Bai Lian pondered for a moment, then glanced at Gui Deng Huan Yue.

Refusing to let a powerful ninja join is a foolish decision, even from the perspective of a Kage.

Jie Luo glanced at Huan Yue. In this world, what do you rely on? It's reputation and status in the martial arts world. Compared to Jie Luo's achievements, Huan Yue's are not so impressive at this moment.

Most importantly...

Jieluo looked at Bailian.

He wouldn't refuse. His time was running out. He had no children, so who would be the next generation wasn't a big deal to him. What mattered was the village.

A thought flashed through her mind, and after a moment, Byakuren looked up at Yura seriously and said, "Welcome, Oni-hime, to our Kirigakure family!"

Hozuki Gengetsu looked at Yura with a gloomy expression.

The man with squinty eyes standing to the side looked thoughtful.