Byakuren, the First Mizukage of Hidden Mist Village.
As the founder of Hidden Mist Village, Byakuren's strength and achievements are beyond words.
However, he has now entered old age; he was already sixty when he established Hidden Mist Village, and now at seventy-five, his physical functions and Chakra are no longer at their Peak.
He is now preparing to pass on the title of Mizukage to his trusted aide, Hōzuki Gengetsu.
As a member of the Hōzuki Family, Hōzuki Gengetsu's current strength surpasses even Byakuren's during his Peak.
He also possesses the powerful Steam Release, a Bloodline Limit created by the ultimate qualitative change of Water and Wind Chakra.
Furthermore, Hōzuki Gengetsu has extremely high political acumen and a strong Family backing.
It could be said that he is a perfect Mizukage successor.
If there is any flaw to speak of, it is his personality; he likes war, even enjoys it.
Of course, this does not mean he would blindly start wars; Byakuren has observed Hōzuki Gengetsu.
Over the past decade or so, in the disputes with Iwagakure, Hōzuki Gengetsu was responsible for handling them, and from deploying troops to initiating combat, he always acted with great caution and restraint.
He would not put his subordinates in danger due to his own preferences.
This is a very rare quality.
This is also why Byakuren chose Hōzuki Gengetsu even more firmly.
Inside the Mizukage's office, Hōzuki Gengetsu stood before Byakuren. Hōzuki Gengetsu had golden hair slicked back, wore eyeshadow, and sported a small mustache, making him look somewhat like a street punk.
Yet, this very street punk image had led Hidden Mist Village to repeatedly achieve extraordinary feats and played a huge role in its stability.
"Gengetsu, are you ready?"
"Yes, old man Byakuren, as soon as you move your butt, I can immediately sit on it, and I'll definitely do a better job than you."
Although Hōzuki Gengetsu spoke flippantly, he still held great respect for Byakuren.
Just as Senju Hashirama is Konoha's hero and legend.
In Hōzuki Gengetsu's eyes, Byakuren was also his legend.
Without Byakuren's broad-mindedness, the various clans in the Land of Water would still be fighting each other.
"Three days from now, I will announce to everyone that you will be the Second Mizukage."
"So soon? I haven't even customized a magnificent outfit for this Peak moment of my life."
"Don't do such unnecessary things, you damn brat."
"Alright, consider this my last respect for you."
"Hidden Mist Village is now in your hands."
Just then, a Shinobi appeared in the Mizukage's office.
"My Lord Byakuren, an outside Shinobi has appeared near the Six-Tails Saiken's habitat, suspected to be the Konoha rogue Shinobi Uzumaki Shin."
Both Byakuren and Hōzuki Gengetsu frowned.
"What is that guy doing in our Hidden Mist Village?" Byakuren asked, puzzled.
"Since he appeared near the Six-Tails Saiken, he must be after the Six-Tails Saiken, of course." Hōzuki Gengetsu said, "I must stop him. The Six-Tails Saiken is our Hidden Mist Village's property."
Byakuren did not stop him; he himself also headed towards the Six-Tails Saiken's habitat.
"Gengetsu, once you take over as Mizukage, quickly find two suitable Shinobi to become Jinchuriki. Now, all major Shinobi villages have Jinchuriki, and we in Hidden Mist Village cannot fall behind in this regard. If Jinchuriki are used well, they will certainly be a powerful fighting force for Hidden Mist Village."
"Got it, got it, old man Byakuren, stop nagging."
The Six-Tails Saiken resembles a slug, and its body can secrete large amounts of highly corrosive acidic substances, living in a damp, mountainous forest.
Isobu and Saiken's personalities among the Tailed Beasts are relatively stable.
Of course, their habits are still more akin to a Beast, and coupled with their massive bodies and immense Chakra, they remain extremely dangerous to most people.
At the same time, Rosen had already found Saiken, a giant, grey-purple skinned slug.
It was currently sleeping in a large rock pit corroded by its body's acid, unaware of Rosen, the uninvited guest.
"What immense Chakra, it's already comparable to mine." Rosen exclaimed.
That's right, as Rosen, who has Cultivated the Whirlpool Sage Body, his Chakra is now almost equivalent to Saiken's.
Saiken seemed to sense something. It moved its massive body and turned its head to look at where Rosen stood.
Acid dripped continuously from its body, corroding large holes in the ground.
"Truly a masterpiece, perfect and pure." Rosen marveled at Saiken's power.
Compared to the distorted monster that is the Ten-Tails, Rosen admired the nine Tailed Beasts more. Each Tailed Beast possessed two Chakra natures, and their bodies also exhibited Chakra qualitative change.
For example, the Saiken before him possessed Steam Release power.
Whoosh, whoosh—
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