The hunt cannot be stopped, as it is an action to confirm the ownership of the six-tailed rhino. If it stops, the already weak Mist Village will be even more looked down upon.

A defecting Jinchūriki either hides very well, or if he is discovered, it will cause a big disturbance.

Seeing that Mizuki didn't have any doubtful expression, Kanlong couldn't help but smile bitterly: "It seems to be true. Has the news of the Vulpix been known by your village? You are worthy of being the overlord of the ninja world."

Mizuki smiled, neither confirming nor denying, leaving the other party to guess. Although the Six-tailed Jinchuriki Yugao has good combat power and excellent escape ability, he is a young man in his early twenties who thinks he has suffered a great injustice and is deeply trapped in paranoia. He always behaves in a maverick way. It is easy for anyone who is interested to find his abnormality.

On the contrary, another defected Jinchūriki, the Four-tailed Lao Shikun, was much more capable than Yugao Laodao. His image as a wandering monk who was at peace with the world made it difficult for him to be discovered when he traveled around the ninja world, and it was extremely rare for him to be exposed. Even the Iwagakure Village kept the news of Lao Shikun's defection strictly secret. This led to the Four-tailed Jinchūriki being one of the last Jinchūriki to be captured, although his combat power was not necessarily very strong.

"Since Mizuki Jonin knows, I will tell you." Kanlong said with an embarrassed look, "Although we temporarily transferred some manpower, in fact, we are not sure that we can catch Yan Liu."

"Oh?" Shui Mu asked in surprise, "I know Yan Liu is very strong, but is he this strong?"

"It's not that we are being self-deprecating. In fact, there is really nothing we can do."

Kanlong said a little frustrated.

"Although Master Yan Liu is not well-known, there are always some unknown but superb swordsmanship masters in the Hidden Mist Village. And Yan Liu is one of the best among them. A few years ago, he even briefly held one of the Seven Ninja Swords - Stitch!"

"Seven Ninja Swords? I've heard of this for a long time. But from what you said, Yan Liu no longer has sewing needles?"

This is really surprising news. The reputation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was greatly damaged because they suffered heavy casualties after Might Guy's father, Might Day, launched the Eight Gates Ninjutsu many years ago. The ultimate physical technique, the Eight Gates Ninjutsu, became famous all over the world.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen, who served as the background, remained silent until the full moon of Hozuki, when Xiguashan Pufferfish Demon, Hoshigaki Kisame, and Momochi Zabuza reappeared in public, and people only then remembered the fame of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

During such a long interval, Kirigakure also trained its successor. Unexpectedly, this not-so-famous Kirigakure Village's Kamijou Ninja Ryu was actually one of these prestigious masters.

"It is true that the Yanliu jonin no longer holds the long sword, Stitch, but he was not deprived of the qualification to join the Seven Kirigakure because of his lack of strength. Instead, he voluntarily gave up this legendary blade."

"Give up voluntarily?"

"Yes. The young Mist Ninja may not know this, but we have all witnessed Yanliu's terrifying power before. He is definitely worthy of holding the needle. But not long after, Yanliu took the initiative to return the blade!"

"Why?"

"I don't understand either, but Yan Liu said this at the time: A blade that is too sharp is only a stumbling block that prevents you from sharpening your soul."

"stumbling block?"

Mizuki couldn't help but wonder about this swordsmanship master he had never met.

"It seems that I underestimated the enemy."

The sword is the blade of the heart! Shuimu couldn't help but think of this sentence. Practicing swordsmanship requires tempering the soul. Even if Shuimu is not proficient in physical skills and is a typical "cleaver dance" in swordsmanship, it does not mean that he knows nothing. Might Guy constantly emphasizes youth and passion, which is also a way to cultivate the mind.

A true master of swordsmanship is definitely a person of determination, with an almost impeccable will. Apart from the obsession hidden deep in their hearts, nothing can shake their mind.

"This is a master."

In a short time, Mizuki judged that this person was not as simple as he had originally imagined. Even if he was not as good as Hatake Kakashi and Might Guy, he was much stronger than the newly promoted Jonin like Kurenai Yuhi, and might be on par with Asuma Sarutobi.

Seeing Mizuki in deep thought, Kanryu did not interrupt him. After Mizuki came to his senses, he continued, "Among the reinforcements that have not yet arrived, there is only one newly promoted jonin and five chunins who are about the same level as me. My strength is not very useful against the jonin of the Yanliu, and I don't think I have much chance with the reinforcements. Chojuro is a talent with good potential, and the flounder in his hand is also quite threatening, but he is young and has too little experience."

"So, I am the last hope?"

"Although it is unacceptable, it is true. If we rely on ourselves, we can only wait for Yan Liu to make enough trouble and go back on his own. Apart from Mizukage-sama, I guess no one can control him."

This Yanliu jonin was not only very powerful, but also quite popular and had many followers. The Kanryu in front of him might be his admirer. If it weren't for Mei Terumi, this Yanliu might have been pushed to the position of Mizukage just like Hatake Kakashi who was appointed in the Fourth Shinobi World War.

There is absolutely no way that the Hidden Mist Village would force such a person to become a traitor. Mei Terumi is not stupid and she will definitely not let such a pillar of the village become disloyal.

"Is this a demon hiding in the shadows of the ninja world? Finally, a strong man who is above the level I have never remembered has appeared! 」

When Shuimu was hesitating, there was a sound of wings and beaks hitting the window. Shuimu looked up and saw a small owl hovering outside the window, trying to fly in.

"It seems that we have reached a conclusion. I will try my best to help as long as it does not affect the original mission. However, I hope that the Mist Ninja will keep the details of the mission confidential and not ask about irrelevant things. That would make me very unhappy!"

"Understood, this is necessary!"

If you need help from someone, there is no reason to refuse even the smallest request.

Mizuki got up and opened the window, and an owl flew in and landed on the table beside the windowsill.

"Then I won't disturb Mizuki Jonin's rest."

After saying that, Kanlong walked out, closed the door and left.

Mizuki untied the small note tied to the owl's leg, unfolded it and carefully read the news from Konoha.

"Akatsuki has also taken a fancy to Yanliu? Are they planning to win him over?"

Things are getting more and more complicated. A swordsmanship master who is beyond the expected strength is fine, but also to cut off the dark hand of the "Akatsuki" organization to recruit personnel...