Fleeing from Konoha-Chapter 617 - 91: New Year’s Money and the New World Kakashi Heads To (Part 3)

No matter how much the Third Mizukage tries to delay, the candidate for the Fourth Mizukage must be determined within this year.

"It's snowing."

Walking through the corridor of the Mizukage Building, Yagura stopped and stood by the window, watching the snowflakes drift outside, suddenly sighing.

"Yes. But thanks to this snow, the bloody smell in the village has been somewhat dispelled."

Behind Yagura, a ninja dressed in Hidden Mist Anbu attire stood there without him knowing when.

Although wearing a mask, judging by the figure and voice, it was a young woman.

Yagura nodded in tacit agreement.

Only at this time would the bloody smell in the Hidden Mist Village be covered up a bit, allowing people to breathe clean and fresh air.

"Speaking of which, the Third's health has been deteriorating recently, often falling asleep unconsciously in the office."

The female Anbu said, seemingly casually.

"After all, age takes away the sharpness of youth, so it's understandable. It seems the secretive tactics implemented by the Second, Hozuki Gengetsu, weren't entirely bad. Thanks to this, those villages like Konoha don't know much about the current Hidden Mist."

Yagura sighed.

"It seems the confirmation of the Fourth Mizukage candidate isn't far off."

The female Anbu nodded in understanding.

This also means that the Hidden Mist will soon face a village-wide blood fight, likely affecting the entire Land of Water.

"Before that, other hidden threats need to be removed to ensure the plan proceeds smoothly. Leave the Third to me. You handle the other high-ranking figures." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Yes."

"Any movement from Suikazan Fuguki?"

Compared to the other high-ranking figures, Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven-swords Ninja and holder of the Great Sword Shark Skin, is one of the most troublesome individuals.

He has gathered the other Seven-swords Ninja under his command, holding great power within the Hidden Mist Village.

The female Anbu thought for a moment before responding, "Recently, his movements have been strange, seemingly in contact with some unidentified ninjas."

"Unidentified ninjas?"

Yagura frowned.

"Yes."

"Unable to determine their identities?"

"No. According to the informant's intelligence, Suikazan Fuguki is very cautious, and the mysterious ninjas in contact with him are equally cautious."

"Continue following up, I must know which side these mysterious ninjas are on."

"Understood."

"You may go. Next, I need to announce the selection matters for the Fourth Mizukage."

"So soon?"

"No, just completing it within this year. We need to stabilize Suikazan Fuguki to prevent him from acting recklessly. Before dealing with the Blood Mist Faction, I need to make some preparations."

Yagura said.

The female Anbu understood and disappeared from behind Yagura.

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Because Konoha's Anbu forces are currently focused on the pregnant Nine-tailed Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Kushina, many Jonin are also minimizing outside activities to firm up Konoha Village's defenses.

Given this situation, Hakushi temporarily abandoned the plan to use Hidden Waterfall to restrain Konoha.

Now Konoha's upper echelons have their attention solely on Uzumaki Kushina. Until she gives birth smoothly, Hakushi does not need to worry about Konoha causing trouble.

Spring passed and summer arrived, bringing June.

Living in a single villa, the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Kushina's belly could not remain hidden, making it clear to everyone she is nurturing a new life.

Not long ago, Kushina was still able to go outside, but as her belly grew, her outings became restricted.

A total of five Anbu squads, comprising twenty elite ninjas, ensured her personal safety around her residence.

Within these twenty elite Anbu, strong Jonin like Kakashi were not in short supply. The remaining members were standout Chunin and Special Jonin, skilled in special ninja techniques.

With such a level of protection, penetrating to threaten Kushina herself would not be simple.

Even assembling a force of five hundred Chunin might not defeat twenty elite Anbu.

Moreover, the final defensive line is provided by Konoha's Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato himself.

A ninja known as the Yellow Flash.

His speed surpasses even the Ninja Realm's second-fastest Four Raikage.

He has even defeated the combined forces of the Fourth Raikage and his half-brother, Eight-tailed Jinchuriki Killer Bee head-on. With such a ninja as the final defense, the Anbu protecting Kushina feel no one can intrude.

Twenty Anbu ninjas alternately rotate, lurking around the residence.

The Anbu squad led by Kakashi covers the daylight hours, while another Anbu team takes over at night.

For convenience, Konoha's high-ranking figures rented a few apartments near Kushina's residence for these Anbu to temporarily stay, allowing them to quickly respond to emergencies and ensure Kushina's safety even while resting.

Inside and out, the high-ranking figures have tightly surrounded the area, leaving no gaps for intrusion.

Plus the Fourth Hokage himself, making it nearly foolproof.

Executing the protection mission, Kakashi felt very bored but as Anbu, he still performed the task seriously with full dedication.

As for the other Anbu, wearing masks made their expressions unseen, but Kakashi could sense they felt somewhat relaxed.