bookbashuk Chapter 25 Gouju Cheng must be dealt with immediately!
Chapter 25 Gouju Cheng must be dealt with immediately!
Hozuki Mangetsu seemed to understand, but Makoto Karatachi's cryptic attitude made him realize that there might be unimaginable secrets behind this matter.
However, he still didn't quite understand.
"Since you possess such power, Captain, why...?"
"Are you asking why I don't go to the front lines to fight, or are you referring to my appearance every day?"
Gouju Cheng spoke up for the kid, then smiled and said, "What did I do before? Isn't this how life goes?"
"I used to have such a good life, living comfortably every day. Now I'm plagued by all sorts of troubles. I reckon it won't be long before the village sends someone looking for me!"
"If you go to the front lines twice, you might not even be able to come back. You agree, right, Da Lang?"
Hozuki Mangetsu stared blankly at Makoto Karatachi, then shook his head violently.
"No problem, Captain! With your skills, there won't be any issues!"
"Tch, thanks for your kind words."
Gouju Cheng stretched, his bones cracking softly.
"However, you did well this time. You didn't back down in the face of a strong enemy, and you were able to quickly recover your fighting spirit after being injured. You also handled the follow-up matters in an orderly manner. The Hozuki family has a worthy successor."
This sudden praise caught Hozuki Mangetsu off guard, his face flushed slightly, and a complex mix of emotions welled up inside him.
Gaining the approval of this unassuming powerhouse excited him, but more than that, it fueled his desire to catch up.
I will definitely catch up with you, Captain Cheng!
"I... I'm still a long way from there."
"The road ahead is long, take it slow."
Goji Makoto smiled, lay back in the rocking chair, and closed his eyes: "Go and get busy. There are still many things on the island that need your attention."
"Oh, by the way, next time you open a coconut for me, remember to scoop out the flesh too. It's a bit of a waste to just drink the juice."
"……yes."
……
Meanwhile, in Kirigakure, at the Mizukage's office
The atmosphere was so oppressive it was almost palpable.
The Third Mizukage sat in the main seat, with several elders and high-ranking officials below him, as well as the captain of the Dark Guard who had rushed back.
Rolls and reports lay piled on the desk, detailing everything that happened on Blue Island: mission failure, Nohara Rin's death, the intervention of the mysterious masked man, Makoto Karatachi unleashing his power of the Corpse Bone Pulse to repel a powerful enemy, and the capture of Hatake Kakashi...
"Third Generation, what on earth happened?!"
Before the others could speak, a middle-aged man with a sinister face, a tall and thin build, and two red dots between his eyebrows suddenly barged into the office.
"How could that brat Makoto Karatachi possibly possess the Corpse Bone Pulse? This is a bloodline unique to our Kaguya clan! What on earth is going on?!"
Several elders of Kirigakure frowned, somewhat displeased with Kaguya Ryunosuke's rude intrusion.
However, considering the current situation and the strength of the Kaguya clan, he did not immediately rebuke them.
The commander of the dark forces standing to the side held his breath and lowered his head even further.
He was just carrying out a mission and had no desire to get involved in the hidden entanglements of large families and the clashes between important figures.
The Third Mizukage slowly raised his eyelids, his slightly cloudy eyes looking at Kaguya Ryunosuke: "Elder Ryunosuke, please calm down. The Anbu have already reported the details of the incident, and the village is also investigating the ability used by Makoto Karatachi."
"investigation?"
Kaguya Ryunosuke sneered, "What's there to investigate! The traces of the Dance of the Early Ferns still remain on Blue Island. That's an ultimate technique that only the most core inheritors of my Kaguya clan can possibly master. How could a brat from the Karatachi family possibly obtain it out of thin air!"
"Gentlemen, you should all know what the Corpse Bone Vein means to our clan. For an outsider to have mastered it, there must be something fishy going on!"
"I demand that Makoto Karatachi be immediately detained and interrogated rigorously. The source of his power must be determined, or my entire Kaguya entourage will be unable to eat or sleep in peace!"
The leakage of bloodline limit is a major issue for any ninja clan, and they all understand why Ryunosuke was so rude.
"Elder Ryunosuke's words are not without reason."
An elder pondered, "The matter of the Corpse Bone Vein is of great importance, and we certainly need to thoroughly investigate the origin of Gouju Cheng's power."
"However, Makoto Karatachi has made a great contribution this time, defeating a powerful enemy who was suspected of having Wood Release and Sharingan, and preserving an important victory. If he is rashly detained and interrogated, it may discourage the soldiers on the front line and make the village's rewards and punishments seem unclear."
Merit is merit, and fault is fault!
Kaguya Ryunosuke stood his ground: "Finding the source of his power doesn't conflict with rewarding him!"
"If his power comes from a legitimate source, the village will naturally reward him handsomely; but if he stole our clan's secrets through illegitimate means... Hmph!"
The so-called leakage of bloodline is due to a few reasons.
The first reason was that some people in the clan couldn't control their spending, which led to the branching of the bloodline.
But Gouju Cheng is a member of the Gouju clan, and a direct blood relative at that.
The Karatachi clan and the Kaguya clan have absolutely no connection, so this situation is naturally impossible.
Then there's only one other possibility left.
plunder!
As a symbol of powerful strength, bloodline limits naturally attract the covetous eyes of countless people. For example, in this war between Kirigakure and Konoha, they seized the Byakugan from the Hyuga clan.
However, unlike external bloodline limits like the Byakugan and Sharingan, obtaining a bloodline limit like the Shikotsumyaku undoubtedly requires a more sophisticated approach.
Gene technology.
Biological research.
Live animal experiments!
Some things can be kept in the shadows, and everyone understands without saying a word.
But if it's brought up openly, it's still unfair to fellow villagers...
That would not only be a conflict between two families, but would also touch the bottom line of the entire Hidden Mist Village, and even all bloodline families!
"If this matter isn't thoroughly investigated, Kaguya will never let him off the hook..."
"Why is it that as soon as I arrive, all I hear is this kind of threatening rhetoric?"
A hearty laugh rang out as the office door was pushed open.
A middle-aged man dressed in a dark purple kimono, with a refined appearance and fine smile lines at the corners of his eyes, walked in slowly, followed by two composed Jonin from the Karatachi clan.
The visitor was none other than the current head of the Karatachi clan, Karatachi Yagura's father, and Karatachi Makoto's maternal uncle.
Goji tangerine peel!
"Chief Hui."
Upon seeing the newcomers, several elders greeted them.
The Third Mizukage also nodded slightly in greeting.
In terms of status and strength, the Karatachi clan is indeed inferior to Kaguya and Yuki, these are long-established bloodline clans.
However, in recent years, the goji berry family has been enjoying unparalleled popularity.
There's nothing we can do about it; among the younger generation of Kirigakure, Yagura Karatachi is far ahead and has even been directly designated as the Fourth Mizukage!
With his usual gentle smile, Teruhime first bowed to the Third Mizukage and several elders before looking at Kaguya Ryunosuke, whose expression was unfriendly.
"Clan Chief Ryunosuke, why are you so angry?"
"Our two families have always kept to themselves. Cheng'er was merely using some methods to protect the village's interests while on a mission. How did that become such a serious issue as bloodline leakage?"