The remaining Cloud ninja exchanged glances, their faces similarly showing a hint of confusion and solemnity.
According to the unwritten rules between the major ninja villages.
Under normal circumstances, ninja from various villages are not allowed to approach other ninja villages privately (only the villages themselves, not the territories of the various great nations).
Of course, if you were secretly infiltrating, that would be another matter.
However, if one were to be strict about it, this rule only nominally governed the ninja of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
As for the smaller ninja villages, even without this rule, they would never dare to appear so easily within the territory of the major villages.
So how did they determine that these three were ninja from Kirigakure?
They were wearing such large Kirigakure forehead protectors, and the Cloud ninja present were certainly not blind.
"The village shouldn't have received any intelligence about Kirigakure ninja visiting recently."
A Cloud ninja lightly twisted his neck, a glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
Looking at the three Kirigakure ninja who were walking so brazenly, the other Cloud ninja also revealed killing intent on their faces.
These guys were simply provoking Kumogakure!
"Hmph! Regardless of what these three people are here for, I'll deal with these Kirigakure ninja first!"
One of the Cloud ninja stood up, about to rush towards Yuto and the others.
However, just at that moment.
The face of a ninja next to him suddenly changed, and he quickly reached out to stop his companion who was about to make a move.
"What's wrong, Oto?"
The Cloud ninja saw the companion who had stopped him, with a hint of confusion on his face.
"You, you guys... have you noticed, notice..."
Oto couldn't help but swallow his saliva, as if he had discovered something, and started to speak with some stuttering.
"Speak up if you have something to say!"
Seeing Oto's nervous appearance, the other Cloud ninja frowned slightly.
"Doesn't the young man leading those three look like the legendary First Mizukage, Yuto!"
Oto's voice carried a slight tremor.
As Oto's words fell, the Cloud ninja who had been about to charge forward instantly froze in place.
The next moment, this Cloud ninja stiffly took a few steps back.
Although there was still quite a distance between them, the Cloud ninja present suddenly became extremely cautious.
They hadn't paid close attention before, but now coming back to their senses, they secretly glanced over.
In an instant, those present broke out in a cold sweat!
That's right!
First Mizukage Yuto!
"Retreat immediately and inform the Raikage!"
The Cloud ninja felt a chill all over and quickly returned toward Kumogakure.
As soon as these Cloud ninja moved, Ranmaru, who had been observing with his Red Eye, naturally noticed it first.
"That's strange, Lord Yuto, those ninja who were secretly observing us suddenly left."
Ranmaru scratched his head, speaking with some confusion.
"Hmph, they must have discovered our identities and gone to get reinforcements."
Zabuza Momochi said with a cold sneer on his lips, shaking his wrist calmly.
Ranmaru's eyes lit up slightly, showing a look of small excitement.
Yuto wasn't interested in the movements of those few small ninja. Compared to them, what interested Yuto more was the environment of the Land of Lightning.
Having stayed in a country like the Land of Water, which was close to the sea and shrouded in mist year-round, it was quite interesting to suddenly come to a country full of mountains.
Unfortunately, Yuto's mindset of enjoying the scenery.
Neither Zabuza Momochi nor Ranmaru could experience it.
As Yuto and the three of them got closer to Kumogakure, the entire air seemed to be filled with a heavy atmosphere.
At this point, even without using the power of the Red Eye, Ranmaru could observe black shadows flashing from time to time on both sides of the road.
These figures were obviously all Cloud ninja!
However, it seemed that the Cloud ninja had received some command.
So far, none had actively stepped out to block Yuto and the others.
Instead, most of the ninja were hiding on both sides of the road, secretly watching Yuto and the others advance.
The speed at which those Cloud ninja who left transmitted information was clearly much faster than Yuto and the others had imagined.
In a short while, waves of ninja chakra continuously surged from within Kumogakure, spreading out in all directions.
Looking toward the direction of Kumogakure, Yuto showed an interesting expression:
"They've already started setting up defenses so quickly? As expected of a martial arts-oriented ninja village."
Ranmaru and Zabuza Momochi, following behind Yuto, did not have that relaxed look.
Their faces had already begun to show solemn expressions.
The Zanbato that Zabuza Momochi had been casually carrying on his shoulder.
At this moment, was being tightly held in Zabuza Momochi's hands.
Meanwhile, Ranmaru on the other side didn't make any major movements, but the power of the Red Eye had been fully activated.
The footsteps of Yuto and the three remained unchanged, and they walked step by step toward the location of Kumogakure along the road.
As the three got closer to Kumogakure, the heavy atmosphere in the air became increasingly terrifying.
Not long after.
A village built on a mountain peak, with extremely distinctive characteristics, appeared in front of the three.
And at this very moment, the footsteps of Yuto and the three stopped.
Because dozens of Cloud ninja figures had already blocked their path.
Standing at the forefront of these Cloud ninja was a figure with dark skin, light yellow hair, and an extremely strong physique.
Of course, the most eye-catching feature was the white cloak this figure was wearing, and the hat with the character "Raikage" (雷) carved on it.
Fourth Raikage A's gaze was fixed intently on the three Yuto who had appeared before him, his eyes flashing with an unprecedented solemnity.
Whatever the reason for the First Mizukage's sudden appearance in Kumogakure.
Fourth Raikage A would absolutely not allow these three people to approach the village!
Yuto had a relaxed expression on his face, looking at the Cloud ninja who were fully prepared before him. After scanning them, he noticed that among the many Cloud ninja, there was no Jinchuriki of the Two-Tails.
Had they already guessed something?
Or was it simply a precaution?
Yuto smiled slightly. Whether it was one or the other, the Fourth Raikage before him, who looked somewhat rough, was much smarter than he appeared on the surface.
"First Mizukage Yuto-dono, may I ask what brings you suddenly to Kumogakure?"
The Fourth Raikage A, somewhat unusually, did not his usual irritable self, but spoke with a serious expression.
Hearing the Fourth Raikage A's voice, Yuto slightly raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of confusion:
"Who are you?"
As Yuto's voice sounded, Zabuza Momochi next to him flinched violently.
The Fourth Raikage A was wearing the hat exclusive to the Raikage on his head, and Zabuza Momochi didn't believe that Lord Yuto hadn't seen it.
Sure enough, hearing Yuto's somewhat puzzled words, the Fourth Raikage A's hands clenched into fists!
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