Fifteen minutes ago, when the Third Mizukage entered the basement.
While eating in the dining hall, Rinjin suddenly frowned.
He sensed that the Flying Thunder God mark on the Third Mizukage was moving, and it was heading underground!
Does Kirigakure have an underground base?
It definitely does!
After all, every village has its secrets.
However, Rinjin didn't expect that the Mizukage would build an underground base right below his office building.
That's quite the idea.
Thinking of this, Rinjin instinctively sensed something fishy.
After finishing his meal calmly, he returned to his room with a blank expression.
As soon as he closed the door, two large dark circles appeared on Rinjin's face.
At the same time, his sensory net spread out instantly.
In that moment, stones, trees, soil, and grass all seemed to become his eyes and ears.
In his mind, a black-and-white world slowly took shape.
Then, Rinjin focused his attention on the Mizukage building not far away.
His vision penetrated through the buildings, walls, and soil, reaching the underground of the Mizukage building.
There, he saw only three distinct chakra forms.
One was a standard blue.
The other two were very close together, one emitting an immensely powerful purple and blue, vast and dazzling;
The other, a faint black.
What intrigued Rinjin the most was that black chakra; if it weren't constantly flowing, he might have mistaken it for a rock.
Seeing this, Rinjin was certain.
The three underground were Madara Uchiha, Black Zetsu, and the Third Mizukage!
"No, I can't let him stay in Kirigakure; I must find something to keep this gentleman busy."
Muttering to himself, Rinjin slowly took out an explosive tag from his ninja pouch, his expression extremely serious.
Mutual Multiplying Explosive Tags + Flying Thunder God Technique + Shadow Clone Jutsu?
Doesn't seem feasible; the chakra from the shadow clone might be remembered, increasing the risk of exposure and ruining the plan.
Heavenly Transfer Technique + Mutual Multiplying Explosive Tags?
Also not feasible; there's no mark in the underground space of the Mizukage building!
Mutual Multiplying Explosive Tags + Heavenly Transfer Technique + Magnet Release?
Seems promising!
He could use Magnet Release to penetrate the soil, stick the Heavenly Transfer Technique mark on the ceiling of the basement, then move far away and use the Heavenly Transfer Technique to send the Mutual Multiplying Explosive Tags inside.
But the movement from the Magnet Release drilling would be too noticeable; no way would Lord Madara just sit there foolishly waiting to be blown up!
It doesn't seem possible!
Thinking it over until the Third Mizukage left the basement, he still couldn't come up with a good idea.
It's not absolutely necessary to blow it up, but Rinjin just wants to know the current state of Madara Uchiha.
Is he barely able to fight,
or is he old and frail;
or is he as formidable as when he fought Hashirama?
Thinking of this, Rinjin made a bold decision: if I can't deal with you, I'll call for reinforcements.
Leaving a shadow clone in the room, Rinjin formed a seal with one hand and vanished instantly.
When he reappeared, he was at the Hōzuki clan's territory.
Unlike Konoha, each clan in Kirigakure has its own cemetery, heavily guarded.
But such protection couldn't stop Rinjin, who was proficient in the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Soon, a figure carrying a shovel sneaked into the center of the Hōzuki clan's cemetery, muttering quietly.
"Little mustache, I'm here~"
...
Before long, the shovel on the shadowy figure's shoulder disappeared, replaced by a skeleton.
Carefully placing the shovel back into the coffin, Rinjin gently closed the coffin lid, muttering earnestly:
"Brother, I'm really sorry, but the village is in a great crisis. It's time for you to step up."
With that, he formed a seal with one hand and vanished instantly.
In the blink of an eye, most of the night had passed.
Around four in the morning, outside Kirigakure, the Second Mizukage awoke from a long slumber.
Edo Tensei: Gengetsu Hōzuki!
Meanwhile, in the distant Pure Land, a pair of Rinnegan eyes opened with a long sigh.
"The second time..."
Somewhere outside Kirigakure, the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hōzuki sat cross-legged, looking bewildered at the big guy squatting in front of him, his little mustache twitching, eyes full of confusion.
"You... you... you're the little fatso from the Hoshigaki clan??"
Hearing this, Rinjin's round cheeks twitched slightly, reluctantly nodding.
Seeing this, Gengetsu Hōzuki raised an eyebrow, his mouth curling into a smile.
"Little fatso, you're dead too!
Come, come, tell me how you died?!
The Pure Land is great in every way, except it's boring. I've been arguing with that bandaged guy for ten years!"
Looking at the chattering Gengetsu Hōzuki, Rinjin scratched his head in exasperation, just about to speak when the Second Mizukage interrupted him again.
He stood up, swiftly moving behind Rinjin, marveling at the massive blade Samehada on his back.
"Oh my, you little fatty, who let you inherit Samehada!
I remember I wanted you to inherit the Blunt Sword Kabutowari!
What use do you have for Samehada! Your fat doesn't match it at all!
I tell you, the Blunt Sword Kabutowari is your true calling!"
Hearing this, Rinjin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, utterly speechless.
Today, he truly learned what it means to be a chatterbox!
What it means to use seniority to criticize others!
Damn it! I want to be just like you in the future!
While Rinjin was contemplating, Gengetsu Hōzuki's hand touched Samehada.
At that moment, he suddenly exclaimed, then exaggeratedly jumped aside.
"Little fatty, how long have you starved Samehada! It bit me and even absorbed my chakra..."
Rambling on, Gengetsu Hōzuki suddenly frowned, belatedly looking at his hand with a large hole.
"Wait! Bit... me???"
"Damn you, Samehada, you dare bite me?
Look at you, you worthless fish! I'll give you a good smack!"
Watching Gengetsu Hōzuki roll up his sleeves, ready to fight the dried fish that is Samehada, Rinjin felt his blood pressure rising, about to burst through his skull.
"Lord Second, Lord Second."
Rinjin quickly stood up, turning to block Gengetsu Hōzuki.
"Grandpa, uncle, big brother, please calm down, don't argue with a dried fish, give me, the little fatty, some face."
Blocked by Rinjin's large frame, the Second Mizukage continued to grumble, pointing at the wriggling Samehada behind Rinjin.
"Fine, you wait... just wait..."
Muttering, Gengetsu Hōzuki stopped talking, his little mustache twitching higher and higher, eyes fixed on Rinjin.
"Little fatty! After all this, you're not dead!"
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