Chapter 143: If You Don't Hand Her Over, I'll Let Your Blood Flow Like a River

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At the entrance of Uzushio Hidden Village.

Watching Senju Tobirama suddenly disappear, everyone present was momentarily stunned, their minds flooded with various speculations.

"Bastard," Uchiha Izuna muttered angrily, his fierce and hostile gaze fixed on the Senju, frustrated by his inability to keep up with Tobirama's speed.

The atmosphere was so charged with tension that even the slightest misstep could spark a deadly confrontation.

Observing the scene before him, Uzumaki Ashina felt a foreboding sense of unease.

As expected, Tobirama had barely been gone for two minutes when a strange signal sounded from afar.

Without hesitation or delay, the Senju wedding entourage immediately set off, retreating from the Land of Whirlpools at an even faster pace than they had arrived.

Upon seeing this, Uchiha Maya laughed heartily and turned to her clansmen, raising her voice in a triumphant celebration. "Our lord has won!"

There was no need to wait for confirmation; the sight of the Senju fleeing in such disgrace was proof enough of the outcome of their confrontation.

With a smirk, Maya glanced at the Uzumaki clan leader, whose expression had darkened noticeably. Raising her right arm high, she clenched her fist and let out a roaring cry.

"Lord Kyosuke is courageous and invincible! Long live the Uchiha!"

"Lord Kyosuke is courageous and invincible! Long live the Uchiha!"

"Lord Kyosuke is courageous and invincible! Long live the Uchiha!"

"Lord Kyosuke is courageous and invincible! Long live the Uchiha!"

The unified, fervent chants echoed through the air, leaving the citizens of the Land of Whirlpools profoundly shaken.

To these civilians, struggling to survive in the harsh Shinobi world, such overwhelming unity was both foreign and awe-inspiring.

Though the words seemed exaggerated, the raw, genuine emotion behind them could not be ignored.

What kind of charisma did this man named Kyosuke possess, to command the unwavering loyalty of such prideful and unyielding shinobi?

"Perhaps... it wouldn't be so bad for Princess Mito to marry him," someone couldn't help but murmur.

But no sooner had the words been spoken than a harsh rebuke came from nearby: "Nonsense! That man has killed so many of our people. If she marries him, she will no longer be worthy of being our princess!"

"Exactly! We must never forget the rivers of blood he's caused."

"One day, we'll make the Uchiha pay for their crimes!"

As the crowd's anger began to rise, Uzumaki Ashina stood silent for a moment, his teeth clenched as he made a firm decision.

Even if it meant canceling the marriage, he wouldn't let that young brat have his way.

"Heh, did I just hear someone say they'd make us pay?" A voice as cold as the devil's whisper echoed ominously, reverberating in everyone's ears.

The sheer killing intent contained in those words caused the residents of the Land of Whirlpools to shudder collectively.

Before they could react, a sword crackling with lightning suddenly struck violently into the spiral emblem, symbolizing the pride and honor of the Land of Whirlpools.

"Uchiha Kyosuke!" Uzumaki Ashina's voice trembled with fury, almost laughing out of sheer disbelief.

The audacity of this boy's actions was shocking, as though he held no respect for Uzumaki Ashina whatsoever.

Did he truly believe that with this small force, he could threaten the entire Land of Whirlpools?

What a joke.

Despite his seething rage, Ashina dared not openly break ties with the Uchiha.

As the saying goes, circumstances change with time. At present, the Senju were weakened, and even the Hyūga were enough to keep them preoccupied.

They likely lacked the strength to intervene in any Uchiha invasion.

If he pushed the Uchiha too far and provoked them into attacking the Land of Whirlpools, the Uzumaki Clan would have no choice but to defend themselves alone.

Frankly speaking, Uzumaki Ashina was a powerful individual with unparalleled expertise in sealing techniques throughout history.

However, due to his cautious nature, his achievements were ultimately limited.

If it were someone like Uchiha Madara or Kyosuke, and someone dared to act arrogantly on their territory, they would ensure the intruder paid the ultimate price, even if it meant sacrificing their own lives.

Was there a disparity in strength?

Then perfect—killing the arrogant one would instantly close that gap.

If you can't earn respect by standing tall, yet refuse to bow your head or grovel for survival, and are unwilling to endure being trampled upon...

In the end, destruction is the only path that awaits.

Faced with such a person, even the Senju were unwilling to offer help. Uzumaki Ashina's character was nothing but cowardice.

So, when confronted with Kyosuke's humiliating provocation, he still tried to reason with him, speaking of irrelevant ideals.

"Uchiha Kyosuke, can your actions be considered a direct provocation against the Land of Whirlpools?"

The implication was clear: if you're going to do this, don't even think about marrying my daughter.

"You...!" Kyosuke shook his head and smiled bitterly. In the next moment, he appeared beside the Kusanagi sword, embedded in the Uzumaki emblem.

The sound of crackling lightning filled the air as the towering platform, symbolizing the Land of Whirlpools' pride, collapsed beneath the roar of thunder.

"I will say this one last time: Hand over Mito immediately, or today, the Land of Whirlpools will flow with blood."

As if to echo his words, the Uchiha ninjas swiftly activated their Sharingan and shouted in unison, "Blood will flow like a river!"

The killing intent from these words was so intense that no one could doubt their resolve.

If they refused to hand over Mito, the Uchiha would truly be ready to bring down a massacre upon the Land of Whirlpools.

"Do you not fear these people dying for you?" Uzumaki Ashina's voice was laced with threat.

Kyosuke understood the intricacies of space-time ninjutsu, but others did not possess such abilities.

If the conflict escalated, the Uchiha wedding entourage would undoubtedly be trapped in the Land of Whirlpools.

Still daring to threaten me?

Glaring at the old fool before him, Kyosuke sneered, a twisted grin forming on his lips.

"Then let's see if you can back up your words today."

"Kill one of mine, and I'll make you pay with the lives of a hundred from the Land of Whirlpools."

Having said that, he couldn't be bothered to argue further. He raised his left hand high, preparing to give the order to attack.

Just then, a shout rang out, causing the tense atmosphere to gradually ease.

"KYOSUKE!"

Everyone turned in unison to see Mito, dressed in casual home attire and looking a bit disheveled, running out.

"...Could this be a fake?" Kyosuke questioned, suspicion crossing his mind.

Seeing his conflicted expression, Mito rolled her eyes in annoyance. "I'm the real Mito, alright?"

"Well then, let's test the secret code," Kyosuke coughed lightly and suddenly spoke in a serious tone.

"The lofty mountains rise, a timeless sight,

A landscape of beauty, day and night."

Across from him, the princess with her signature bun hair looked utterly dejected, almost to the point of wanting to bang her head against the wall.

However, in order to prove that she was truly herself, she reluctantly responded,

"The door faces the sea, where rivers meet,

Flowing together, eternally sweet."

"Plant trees on your grave, let them grow tall,

Shade them with branches, to answer the call."

Uzumaki Ashina's brow twitched, and his anger began to rise once again.

"Your family's bath is filled with fish,

Swimming so freely, fulfilling each wish."

"The fish are fat, the fruit sweet and ripe,

Entering my belly, a delicious type."

"Your mother comes to cook, so kind, so neat,

Filling our hearts with a warm, rich treat."

When they were alone, these playful exchanges between Kyosuke and Mito were little stories he told to make her happy.

Every time she smiled, his treatment of her improved dramatically.

Thus, the only ones who knew about this little exchange were the two of them.

Once Kyosuke confirmed that this was the real Mito, he lost interest in the farce. From that moment on, he decided to leave the rest to her to handle.

Withdrawing the Kusanagi sword, he stepped toward Mito. Suddenly, several chains, like venomous snakes, appeared behind him.

"Unless I die, you'll never take my daughter!" Uzumaki Ashina chose the most unexpected moment to strike.

"You stubborn old fool." Kyosuke didn't even flinch, too lazy to pay attention to the attacks coming from behind.

Because in front of him, Mito had already activated her Strength of a Hundred Seal, intercepting all of Ashina's chains in mid-air.

"Stop it, Father!"

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