C62 Chidzuru Koichi

"How could this be? Even Lord Grass Kage and Sir Mizushiro Tsubasa are treating him with such respect?"

Gong Lizi was utterly baffled!

In her mind, Yang Ming was a prodigy, handpicked by Lord Grass Kage to join the Ninja School.

But that was the extent of it!

The Ninja School was full of prodigies, all noticed by Lord Grass Kage at some point. It was nothing special, just an acknowledgment of one's talent.

It simply meant an opportunity was given. Whether you could seize it was up to you.

But now, it seemed the situation was far different!

Especially considering Mizushiro Tsubasa's last remark, which effectively put Yang Ming on the same level as Grass Kage!

Negotiation!

For someone of Grass Kage's stature, to be deemed worthy of negotiation meant being seen as an equal!

"Could it be that I've been wrong from the very beginning? That Gekka Ming already possesses strength akin to Lord Grass Kage?"

Suddenly, a ludicrous idea sprang to mind, one she herself found absurd!

She didn't want to believe it, but at this moment, disbelief was not an option!

...

Meanwhile, Yang Ming and Mizushiro Tsubasa had made their way to Grass Kage's chamber!

Inside, Chu Koichi was present, along with Takenaka Jun, Yonekura Taku, and several other high-ranking officials who had been at the Ninja School's anniversary celebration.

All were assembled as if a significant event had taken place!

"What's happening?"

Upon seeing this, Yang Ming inquired.

"Mr. Gekka, here's the situation."

Takenaka Jun looked around at the others, received a nod, and then stood to explain.

"Do you remember Mizunoki, Mr. Gekka?"

"Mizunoki, your adversary?"

Yang Ming turned to Chu Koichi upon hearing this.

"Yes, that's him!"

Chu Koichi gave a wry smile and nodded.

"Didn't he die?"

Yang Ming pressed.

"He did die, but his death has brought about a daunting problem!"

Chu Koichi sighed in response.

"A daunting problem?"

Yang Ming raised an eyebrow and turned to Grass Kage.

"His master is Chidzuru Koichi, the captain of the Daming Mansion's guard!"

Chu Koichi spoke up.

"Chidzuru Koichi, is he really that formidable?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Ming instantly grasped why Lord Grass Kage was so eager to send Mizushiro Tsubasa to find him.

It appeared that Chidzuru Koichi was a force to be reckoned with. Whenever the Grass Kage's senior leaders mentioned him, their faces were etched with gravity!

Yet, Yang Ming had never come across this name before. The formidable figures he was familiar with included Uchiha Madara, Nagato, Obito, and the Five Kage, while among the Grass Ninja, there were White Zetsu, Black Zetsu, and Karin. But to him, they were just that—nothing more.

Chidzuru Koichi, however, was a complete unknown.

Still, to hold the title of captain for the Grass Country's Magnate's guard, his prowess must be exceptional!

After all, the might of the Daming Mansion was comparable to that of a Kage of a village.

This was particularly true for a small nation like the Grass Country.

Yet, there was no clear measure of just how mighty he truly was.

"He's not just powerful; he's practically unbeatable, on par with the likes of Mifune and Hanzou!" Takenaka Jun remarked with a wry smile.

"Mifune and Hanzou?"

That struck a chord with Yang Ming. Now he recognized the caliber of Chidzuru Koichi's strength.

To be on the same level as Mifune and Hanzou meant he was a titan beyond the Shadow Level!

Hanzou, revered as a demigod, was beyond the reach of even the legendary Sannin of Konoha, which spoke volumes about his strength!

No wonder the mere mention of his name caused the Grass Kage's top brass to wear such somber expressions, some even bordering on despair!