The actions to capture the tailed beasts were repeatedly frustrated, and not only were core members captured alive, but some even died. This was a huge blow to the Akatsuki organization, a group of ragtag people united by powerful military force. Externally, it could be attributed to bad luck, but internally, one cannot help but wonder if, in addition to the factors of internal disunity and ulterior motives, there was also a lack of strength. It is not inconceivable that they could supplement their manpower appropriately.

However, at this time, the person in charge of the Akatsuki organization should still be Nagato, right? It is really bold to so brazenly win over the people of the Hidden Mist Village. Uchiha Obito has manipulated the Fourth Mizukage Yagura to manage the Hidden Mist Village for many years, so he naturally knows all the prominent figures in the village. It is not surprising that he has set his sights on Yan Liu, but how can the Akatsuki organization be sure to recruit such a person who will most likely not betray the Hidden Mist Village? Even if there is a "senior" in the organization like Hoshigaki Kisame, they would not really think that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist Village are born "traitors", right?

With so little information at hand, Shuimu couldn't judge the true situation. With just this little information, he couldn't draw any conclusions. Moreover, the source of this information was not clearly stated. Was it sent back by the double agent, Uchiha Itachi?

"If we meet again, who will it be this time?"

Mizuki is no longer as repulsive to encounters with members of the Akatsuki organization as before. In a one-on-one duel, only Pein and Uchiha Obito make him a little afraid. Of course, if Uchiha Itachi really risks his life, Mizuki will find it difficult to deal with him. However, it is hard to say whether this severe "brother control" patient will be willing to waste his precious pupil technique on him. As for other people, even if they cannot beat them, they cannot stop him from escaping. As long as Mizuki wants to leave, the survivability of the Sage Mode will definitely surprise the guys who want to get rid of Mizuki.

The unexpected development of the ongoing mission did not make Mizuki too worried, and naturally did not affect Mizuki's sleep. Early the next morning, Mizuki and the two Mist Ninjas set out on their journey calmly, as if nothing had happened.

Chojuro, who was still talking occasionally the day before, has now become even more taciturn. Even when he occasionally mentions his own topic, he just smiles implicitly. This Chunin Kanryu can chat with Mizuki for a few words. Although his strength may not be very strong, he is after all a Chunin trained by the Hidden Mist Village, one of the five major ninja villages. He is much stronger than those wandering ninjas like the Chunin who came from nowhere outside. His rich experience also prevents Mizuki from getting too much valuable information from him.

"In other words, the Hidden Mist Village is actually also confused about Yan Liu's choice?"

Shuimu asked a little strangely.

"Yes." Kanlong said helplessly, "To be honest, most ninjas of my age are actually admirers of Master Yanliu. Although Master Yanliu has never accepted any apprentices, many young ninjas in the village have received his guidance and favor. As long as there are ninjas who are interested in swordsmanship, there is basically no one who doesn't know him. It's just that something happened more than ten years ago, which caused Master Yanliu's temperament to change drastically, and it has become difficult for people to get close to him."

"A big change in temperament?" Mizuki replied casually. Ninjas encounter too many situations of separation and death. The death of relatives and friends in battle is actually a high probability event. There are always one or two times in a lifetime that you can't accept and thus change your way of dealing with people. Just like Might Dai and his son Might Guy, Uchiha Obito and Hatake Kakashi, it's all the same.

"Hey! This happened a long time ago, I can't really say for sure. Since then, Master Yanliu has become more severe and has become more unscrupulous. Although many people don't like this change, you also know that the former Kirigakure was not intolerant of this style of behavior. On the contrary, many radical ninjas with the same ideas began to gather around Master Yanliu!"

Shuimu nodded. In the context of the Land of Blood Mist, being bellicosity and bloodthirsty was not a big problem at all.

"Many Mist Ninjas are unhappy about the possibility that the village will ease relations with the Iwagakure Village. It's not surprising that Master Yanliu took the lead in opposing the Mizukage's opinion. Rather, this is what many Mist Ninjas think. However, since the Mizukage has made a decision, foreign policy cannot be changed overnight, and since the opposition activities have been suppressed, it should be over. But it is really puzzling that Master Yanliu is willing to disobey orders and insist on having his own way."

"Are the actions of the Yanliu jonin very unreasonable?"

Mizuki asked.

"Of course." Kanlong answered with certainty, "Even if Master Yanliu hates the Hidden Rock Village to the core, he is definitely not someone who doesn't know the seriousness of the matter. No one in the Hidden Mist Village would believe that Master Yanliu would betray them. This is really strange."

Mizuki already understood the situation, just like when Asuma Sarutobi and the Sandaime Hokage turned against each other because of their different ideologies, and even ran away from home, but no one believed that Asuma Sarutobi would become a rebel ninja.

Similarly, the Ganryu Jounin and the Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi merely had prejudices against each other, and it only remained at the level of political differences. As for inciting the ninjas to express their dissatisfaction, it was only an "unsuccessful" attempt.

More importantly, the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Mist Village had to temporarily ease relations with the Hidden Mist Village because of Konoha's intervention. Konoha and the Hidden Mist Village did not even sign any alliance treaty. So the reconciliation between the two feuding people, the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Mist Village, was even more distant. Was such an illusory future worth Yan Liu taking such a big risk to assassinate the Hidden Mist Village messenger? It was really hard to believe.

"It seems there really is some incredible inside story!"

There were too many unknowns, and Shuimu had a bad feeling. He hadn't encountered such a clueless situation for a long time. This situation was undoubtedly very dangerous. Shuimu's confidence in this mission suddenly became a little cautious.

However, before finding Yan Liu, Mizuki didn't have much idea about what exactly caused this Jōnin from the Hidden Mist Village to be so persistent and take risks. After catching him, Mizuki would definitely ask him clearly.

Moreover, there is also the unclear plot of the Akatsuki organization involved, which is really worrying. What kind of amazing ability does Yan Liu have that makes the Akatsuki organization value him so much? It is impossible to infer anything from Kanlong's words.