The Eight-Year-Old Me Became Hokage-Chapter 131: Just a Few Seconds, I’ll Be Quick

As Kazekaze landed, his gaze fixed forward, locking onto the ninja who had thrown the kunai. Kazekaze was even prepared to use his Kagura Mind's Eye at any moment to track the opponent's position and escape route.

However... The ninja who attacked the Daimyo did not take advantage of the chaos to flee. Instead, he stood openly in front of Kazekaze. A look of surprise appeared on his face; in the moment he attacked, he had imagined countless possibilities. But he never expected that a six or seven-year-old child could block his attack.

"You've got to be kidding me."

His eyes narrowed slightly as he sized up Kazekaze, noticing the forehead protector tied to his left shoulder, emblazoned with the Leaf Village symbol. A ninja from the Leaf Village. And as he noticed Kazekaze, Kazekaze also saw him.

"This guy is..."

Kazekaze blinked, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. The ninja before him had long yellow hair, a black sash around his waist, and a green tunic underneath. And... No eyebrows! It was none other than the renowned Second Mizukage of the Hidden Mist Village. Hōzuki Gengetsu!

"It's actually Hōzuki Gengetsu."

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Even Kazekaze was slightly shocked. Although he had previously told the Daimyo of the Land of Waves that as long as she paid well, not even the Mizukage could harm a hair on her head! And yet... The one who came was actually the Mizukage!

"Do my words have to be so prophetic?"

Kazekaze couldn't help but mock himself. However, according to the current timeline, Hōzuki Gengetsu shouldn't be the Mizukage of the Hidden Mist Village yet. Hashirama and Madara had their final battle at the Valley of the End in the eighth year of the Leaf Village. At that time, Hashirama had sealed the Nine-Tails and brought it back to the village. It was after that he began collecting the Tailed Beasts. So the Five Kage Summit should be a recent event. And the participants of the summit were all the first generation.

"It seems the First Mizukage has sent Hōzuki Gengetsu to assassinate the Daimyo of the Land of Waves."

Kazekaze analyzed the situation and concluded this must be the case. However, Hōzuki Gengetsu didn't look like a teenager but rather a grown man. This also meant his strength was likely at its peak. No wonder he didn't flee in the chaos after his first attack failed. With his strength, he certainly had enough confidence to stand there. For Hōzuki Gengetsu, why would an assassination mission require caution? Just kill everyone who sees you, right? As long as there are no survivors to see you, it's a successful assassination!

"Who dares to attack the Daimyo of the Land of Waves!"

Suddenly, a samurai shouted at Hōzuki Gengetsu, drawing his katana with both hands and charging at him. He attempted to eliminate the ninja with a single slash. However, in the next second, Hōzuki Gengetsu's lips curled into a smile as he raised his right hand, forming it into a gun shape, and shot a bullet-like liquid from his index finger. It was the secret technique of the Hōzuki Clan! Water Gun Technique!

Whoosh! The bullet-like liquid shot towards the samurai's left chest, piercing a bloody hole through it. Instantly killing him.

Thud! The samurai's eyes widened, staring at Hōzuki Gengetsu with a look of disbelief as he swung his sword, unable to reach him. Finally, his body tilted forward and fell to the ground, blood gushing from his wound, spreading into a pool.

Kabi stared blankly at his comrade's corpse, his mind feeling blank. The deceased samurai was one of the top fighters in the entire Land of Waves. His strength was on par with Kabi's own. And yet... He couldn't even withstand a single move from the enemy!

"Is this... the power of a ninja?" Kabi swallowed nervously, his throat moving. When he looked at Hōzuki Gengetsu again, he felt an aura of despair emanating from him. It was as if the man standing before him wasn't a ninja at all. But a demon! A demon from the depths of hell!

The atmosphere was oppressive! None of the samurai, including Kabi, dared to rush forward and fight Hōzuki Gengetsu.

Thud! The Daimyo behind Kazekaze collapsed to the ground; just one glance into Hōzuki Gengetsu's eyes made her feel as if she had been thrown off a cliff. An unprecedented despair enveloped her. It was suffocating. Within just a few breaths, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her clothes were soaked. Despite the Daimyo's efforts and strength. In the end, she was just a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl. Facing a terrifying powerhouse like Hōzuki Gengetsu, being scared stiff wasn't surprising.

"Don't worry." Kazekaze noticed the Daimyo's condition and turned back with a slight smile. "I won't let him kill you."

Seeing Kazekaze's smile, the Daimyo felt a slight relief from her fear and despair. She took a deep breath, nodded slightly, and chose to trust Kazekaze. She didn't know why, but even though Kazekaze was just a seven-year-old child. But thinking of him by her side, protecting her. The Daimyo felt at ease.

In fact... If Kazekaze hadn't acted in time earlier. Hōzuki Gengetsu's kunai would have instantly killed the Daimyo! This was a consensus among everyone present. Including... Hōzuki Gengetsu himself. He looked around. He found that besides Kazekaze, several other Leaf Village ninjas were gathered here. But the one who noticed and blocked his attack. Was a seven-year-old child. If it weren't for Kazekaze, he would have succeeded just now.

"Although during the Warring States period, it was common for children as young as four or five to be sent to the battlefield, it's the first time I've seen a kid with such strength at this age."

Hōzuki Gengetsu couldn't help but think to himself. If Kazekaze is given enough time to grow, his future achievements might not lose to the Leaf's Hokage. This guy is a gem. However, Hōzuki Gengetsu saw no difference in eliminating a genius from another village.

He had only one purpose for coming here, and that was to eliminate the Daimyo of the Land of Waves. This was a mission personally assigned to him by the First Mizukage. He must complete it no matter what.

"Hey, kid." Hōzuki Gengetsu stepped forward, approaching Kazekaze, spreading his hands in a harmless manner. "That little girl is my target, could you kindly step aside? Just a few seconds, I'll be quick." Hōzuki Gengetsu said with a smile, not taking Kazekaze and the others seriously at all.

"Of course not." Kazekaze met Hōzuki Gengetsu's gaze and shook his head without hesitation. "She's the sponsor this time, and for the money, I can't let you through. But how about you, can you give up this assassination mission?"

Seeing Kazekaze's unwavering stance, Hōzuki Gengetsu could only shake his head helplessly. "In that case, I'll just have to kill you all."