Konoha: From Aburame to God.

Chapter 123 Heroes Return to the Village and Welcome Ceremony

Konoha's Western Front Camp.

"Master Zhiyi, you have worked hard."

"Master Shiyi, your military exploits have been recorded. According to the village's arrangement, you will return to the village on this shift with Master Orochimaru and Master Tsunade. Please prepare and assemble at the gate of the camp."

Zhiyi's reputation was already high after he developed the Strong Armor. When the Hollow Terror, Kog'Gaz, defeated the two tailed beasts of the Rock Ninja in a one-on-two battle, his reputation was even higher.

When ordinary Konoha ninjas saw him, they would always say "Sir".

Zhiyi went to the Konoha camp again to meet Orochimaru. The ninjas on duty were about to return to the village and were all waiting for him, the commander.

In the last moments before retreating, Orochimaru dispatched a large number of dead soul insects to roam the battlefield and collect soul energy.

The ninjas of Konoha thought that this was a new species of snake developed by Orochimaru and did not take it too seriously.

After all, Lord Orochimaru is famous for his snake-related ninjutsu, so it is not surprising that he would develop one or two new species of snakes.

Orochimaru was also happy about this and acquiesced to it without any explanation.

A large number of dead soul bugs returned from the battlefield and injected the collected soul energy into Orochimaru's enhanced armor - the Reaper.

Strong Armor-The Reaper will store the collected soul energy, then remove the chaotic will, purify it, and finally be absorbed by Orochimaru.

"Lord Orochimaru, we should return to the village."

"Yes, the old man has been urging me these days, and I have been procrastinating for a long time. Now, the soul energy has been almost collected, and it is time to return to the village."

Orochimaru said with emotion when he saw the last dead soul worm injecting soul energy into the reinforced armor - Reaper.

These days, Orochimaru has harvested a large amount of soul energy through the dead soul worms.

I don’t know when I will encounter such a war again.

Orochimaru arrived at the gate of the western front camp. The ninjas who were about to return to the village for their shift had already gathered, with happy smiles on their faces.

The other Konoha ninjas who still had to be stationed on the western front were full of envy and blessings for them.

"Minato, I'm going to have to work hard on you next. Your Flying Thunder God can make Konoha more capable."

"This is all for Konoha, and the western front will be handed over to Hatake Sakumo-senpai. I'm going to the Land of Hot Springs to help Jiraiya-sensei."

"It's good that Senior Sakumo is on the Western Front. He is not suitable to appear in public. It is unlikely that there will be a war on the Western Front. He can have a good rest."

After saying goodbye for the last time, Orochimaru looked at the smiling Konoha ninjas and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Now that everyone is here, let's go."

The Konoha troops quickly entered the Land of Fire and saw that the civilians in the Land of Fire were living in peace and contentment.

This is because the Fire Nation is the most powerful country, and Konoha performed very well this time, not allowing any enemy to enter the Fire Nation.

The Konoha ninjas smiled even more brightly when they saw this scene. This was all thanks to them and their sacrifice was not in vain.

When Orochimaru led his team far away from Konoha, the welcoming troops sent by Sarutobi Hiruzen came to meet them.

After mutual recognition, Orochimaru led everyone to the gate of Konoha following the welcoming team.

There was a welcoming crowd in front of the Konoha gate, the villagers burst into warm applause, and flowers floated in the air.

The villagers all knew that Konoha had won a great victory, and they gathered in front of the gate to welcome the heroes returning from the battlefield.

Orochimaru led the team and walked along the road lined with villagers welcoming them. The triumphant heroes accepted the various gifts at a loss, looking a little embarrassed but very happy.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing a red and white divine robe, stood in the middle of the crowd and looked at the heroes who returned victoriously with a smile.

As the supreme leader, Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally has to express his attitude in such occasions.

Of course, he didn't speak for long. He just said a few nice words and then dispersed the crowd.

A speech that is too long will dampen the enthusiasm of the returning ninjas, and the welcome ceremony will not be as effective.

The welcoming ceremony held by Sarutobi Hiruzen was not a meaningless superficial project, but a very important and indispensable procedure.

Ninjas are in danger all the time on the battlefield, so they have developed sharp reactions.

This sharp reaction allows them to survive well on the battlefield.

But if it happens in daily life, it would be a huge disaster.

Can you imagine that just a small everyday thing could cause a stress reaction like a ninja battlefield?

The purpose of Sarutobi Hiruzen holding a welcome ceremony is to tell the ninjas evacuating the battlefield that the war is over!

The villagers' cheers, applause and flowers are meant to relax them.

Let them feel the bond of the village and ease their tense spirits.

That is to say, use the will of fire to eliminate the aftermath of war among the ninjas.

Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly came to Zhiyi's side and took out his pipe.

"Zhiyi, you should stay in the village for the next period of time."

"Now that Konoha has achieved such a great victory, it will definitely arouse the vigilance of the four major ninja villages."

"If they have the chance to capture and kill you, a researcher of enhanced armor, they will do it at any cost."

"Hokage-sama, what is my mission in the village then?"

"Training Department, your main task is to continue to train the strong armor, that is, the giant armor, which will be the guarantee of Konoha's future prosperity."

"I know that the theft of the giant colonization suit of the training department was done by Danzo. Don't feel stressed. The training department needs you. I hope you can keep up the good work."

"I will, Hokage-sama. I will immediately return to the Cultivation Department to research new giant colonization suits to make Konoha even more prosperous."

When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard what Zhiyi said, he nodded with satisfaction, took a puff of his pipe, and slowly exhaled a smoke ring.

"Look at these heroes with smiles on their faces. They can feel safe because of your armor. Zhiyi, you are the real hero!"

Zhiyi couldn't help but sigh that the Third Hokage's brainwashing ability was indeed very strong. He was affirmed in person during such a grand and warm welcoming ceremony.

However, no matter how nice the words sound, they cannot compare to real benefits.

Teacher Danzo said that as long as Shiyi devotes himself to the experiment he is looking forward to, it will be fine.

Teacher Danzo will take the initiative to put Konoha's background in front of him and let him choose

But Sarutobi Hiruzen had to consider many issues, and it was impossible for him to let Zhiyi learn forbidden techniques recklessly. Even if he could learn, it would be full of restrictions and conditions.

After the welcome ceremony, Zhiyi crossed many streets and arrived at the root base with ease.

(End of this chapter)