Chapter 49: 49. This Is the Last Time, Danzo
Fuguki Suikazan finally gave in.
Although he knew that Danzo's mysterious jutsu, which allowed him to evade all harm, must come with a huge cost and couldn't be used easily, he didn't dare to take the gamble.
Because if he lost, he would not only lose all of the Mizukage's trust but also face the relentless pursuit of the entire Kirigakure!
As a member of Kirigakure's assassination unit, Fuguki Suikazan was well aware of how terrifying they were.
Rather than face such a risk, it was better to cooperate with Danzo and help him complete his plan.
This is the last time.
Fuguki Suikazan told himself that in his heart.
"I can cooperate with you, but this is the last time."
He looked at Danzo, his eyes filled with determination, as if he would rather die together with Danzo than let him refuse.
"Of course."
Danzo agreed without hesitation.
The last 'billionth' time, huh? He understood.
When it came to Fuguki Suikazan's integrity and loyalty, Danzo had full confidence.
"What do you need me to do?"
As Fuguki Suikazan spoke, his burly figure seemed to shrink, as if he had suddenly hunched over and become much smaller.
Danzo remained indifferent.
"It's simple. Just take me to your transport ships and let me have a look around."
Upon hearing this and recalling Danzo's familiarity with the Explosive Blade, Fuguki Suikazan immediately realized what Danzo was planning and exclaimed in shock:
"You want to plant explosive tags on the transport ships?!"
Danzo nodded matter-of-factly and reassured him:
"Relax, I just want to end this war as quickly as possible."
"As long as the transport ships are destroyed, Kirigakure will inevitably lose. At that point, I will personally request peace talks with your Mizukage."
"After all, I'm someone who longs for peace, aren't I?"
Fuguki Suikazan didn't believe this nonsense at all. He gritted his teeth and said viciously:
"And then you'll use the prisoners as leverage to extort the Mizukage, right?!"
Danzo's expression remained calm.
"You have to admit, this is the best way to reduce casualties on both sides."
Fuguki Suikazan fell silent.
Compared to endless attrition, negotiations were indeed the only way out for both sides.
"I understand. You better keep your word and not go on a killing spree against Kirigakure."
Danzo glanced at him mockingly.
"If you don't trust me, you're welcome to stay and supervise in person."
Fuguki Suikazan's heart skipped a beat. He snorted coldly and said no more.
Humans always find grand justifications for their betrayals—to cover up their own cowardice.
Perhaps sensing Danzo's disdain, Fuguki Suikazan's expression darkened, but he didn't dare to lash out. He could only say coldly, "Let's go."
Danzo slowly put his mask back on and extended his hand.
"Then, I'll trouble you with this."
With Fuguki Suikazan as his top-tier guide, Danzo's plan proceeded smoothly.
After all, Fuguki Suikazan's current task was to organize the evacuation, so inspecting the transport ships was a perfectly reasonable action.
Thus, Danzo followed him into the ship's cabin, summoned Explosive Blade, and began planting large numbers of explosive tags in various hidden corners.
Then, they went into the ship's cargo hold, emptied a few crates, and filled them with explosive tags to ensure that the entire ship could be blown sky-high!
Just like that, Fuguki Suikazan and Danzo quickly "inspected" nine transport ships.
"It's about time."
Danzo estimated that by now, the Hidden Mist should have noticed their missing Anbu ninjas.
"There are still five ships left. Looks like I'll have to take care of them myself."
Hearing Danzo's words, Fuguki let out a deep sigh of relief.
He was finally free from this damn demon!
At that moment, a voice suddenly came from outside.
"Lord Ao, you've arrived."
As the guard spoke, another voice followed.
"Where is Fuguki Suikazan?"
"Lord Fuguki is currently inspecting the cargo hold."
Fuguki immediately turned to look at Danzo, his eyes filled with anxiety.
After all, Ao was the strongest reconnaissance ninja in the entire Hidden Mist. If he detected anything unusual, Fuguki's future would be doomed.
Danzo, however, remained calm, patting Fuguki on the shoulder. His exposed eye suddenly turned scarlet.
"Don't resist!"
He locked eyes with Fuguki and instantly infused a large amount of ocular power into his body.
Fuguki quickly realized Danzo's intention and immediately relaxed his body, allowing himself to be "controlled" by Danzo's genjutsu.
"Fuguki, what are you doing here?"
Ao's figure appeared at the doorway.
The moment he saw the masked Danzo, he immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Back when he assisted Mei Terumi in taking over as commander, he had thoroughly familiarized himself with all the Anbu in the camp.
He had memorized each Anbu's code name, identity, and assigned tasks.
But this Anbu in front of him clearly shouldn't be here.
Sensing something amiss, Ao didn't hesitate and immediately activated the Byakugan hidden under his eyepatch.
What he saw shocked him.
In his vision, Fuguki's chakra was completely chaotic, indicating that he had fallen under a powerful enemy's genjutsu.
Even worse, he also spotted a large number of explosive tags hidden within the ship!
What were they planning?!
Cold sweat instantly broke out on Ao's forehead.
If the transport ships were destroyed at such a critical moment, it would throw the entire Hidden Mist army into chaos!
They had to be stopped!
Despite the turmoil in his mind, Ao kept his expression neutral.
Danzo, on the other hand, also maintained a composed demeanor, as if nothing was wrong.
"I'm just here to inspect the cargo hold,"
Fuguki said under Danzo's control, slowly walking toward Ao.
Just as they were only two steps apart, Ao suddenly launched an attack, slashing his kunai mercilessly toward the disguised Anbu!
Unfortunately, Danzo had anticipated this. With a simple step back, he easily avoided the strike.
"Tsk, as expected of the 'Byakugan Slayer' on Konoha's bounty list. You saw through it so quickly?"
Danzo slowly removed his mask, revealing a face that was gradually becoming younger.
Of course, Ao had no time to care whether Danzo was getting younger or not. His face was filled with vigilance and anger as he shouted,
"So it really is you, Shimura Danzo!"
"It's quite impolite to address a senior by name so directly, Ao."
With that, two kunai wrapped in Wind Release chakra appeared in Danzo's hands.
As he swung them, two massive chakra slashes roared toward Ao!
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