Konoha: I, Ninja War Sakura, rely entirely on skills!

Chapter 224: Bounty of Thirty-five Million Taels
"When trash is gathered together, it is just trash."

The pink-haired girl sneered at Uchiha Obito who was squatting in the corner.

As soon as these words came out, everyone present looked at Pink Hair with unfriendly eyes.

Except for Uchiha Itachi, who looked aloof and as if it had nothing to do with him.

He had already experienced the fifth generation's sharp tongue.

In order to avoid hurting innocent people, he simply chose to daydream.

As long as I don’t hear you scolding me, it means you didn’t scold me.

"What do you mean, Hokage."

Uchiha Obito slowly stood up and looked at the pink-haired guy who once overpowered him.

"Nothing else to it, just the literal meaning."

"By the way, compared to you, I have a surprise for you."

Sakura didn't want to say much to this guy, but at this moment she thought of something very interesting. The emerald eyes of the phantom revealed a smile of evil taste that was visible to the naked eye.

"surprise?"

Although he knew that the pink-haired girl in front of him was definitely not the type to prepare any surprises for him, Uchiha Obito still felt something was wrong.

"You'll know later."

The corners of her mouth curved into a slight arc that made Uchiha Obito feel uneasy. Sakura's gaze fell on the leader Pain again, but she glanced at Black Zetsu inadvertently out of the corner of her eye.

"The Hokage's visit is not just to vent some useless words, right?"

Xiaonan, who was beside Payne, spoke with cold words and an indifferent look.

"Too."

The Hokage chuckled and glanced at everyone.

Fear, hatred, calmness, or anxiety...

"I heard about your purpose from the second generation."

"Collect the tailed beasts, create an ultimate weapon to suppress the ninja world and usher in permanent peace."

Payne nodded slightly and said:
"Yes, if you are a peace-loving person..."

As soon as the words came out, Payne felt that he might have been overthinking.

The person in front of him, at the age of twelve, used resource issues to trigger the Ninja World War three years ago.

How could such a person be someone who cares about peace?

But after the words came out, Payne continued to speak slowly:

"If you, Hokage, are a person who cares about peace, you should put aside your prejudices and cooperate with us. Then Akatsuki and Konoha will join forces."

"The people of the world are nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs, and can be destroyed in a snap of a finger."

Listening to Pein recruiting her at this moment, Sakura asked another question.

"If it is a civil fight, and one person kills another, and in order to prevent the crime from being exposed, all the innocent people who know about it are killed, what should this person do?"

Pain's face froze when he heard this, and he didn't understand why the Fifth Hokage asked such an irrelevant question at this moment, but even so, Pain answered Sakura's question.

"This person should die."

The Hokage clapped his hands in praise, looking at the leader of the Akatsuki organization in front of him with satisfaction.

"That's right. So many of my fellow Konoha's compatriots have died because of your Akatsuki organization."

"What do you think I should do?"

Payne was silent for a moment, and was about to speak, but Xiaonan beside him had already spoken:
"You and I are enemies on the battlefield, so naturally we have to fight to see who is the real enemy. Asking this kind of question at this time cannot be confused with it."

Konan's words rang out, causing Kakuzu, who was silently watching the battle between kings, to feel a chill in his heart.

This Haruno Sakura...could it be...

"Yes, that's as it should be."

“But I have a flaw.”

"I like to protect my subordinates. If there is such a person under my command, I will kill him without a doubt."

"But if it's an outsider..."

The meaning was self-evident, and the murderous intent was revealed in her emerald eyes without any concealment.

"That means there's nothing to talk about."

Pain already knew what this Hokage was thinking.

Since you have killed so many of my people, you still want to cooperate with me.

Then let's fight with life for life. As many people as mine, Konoha, will die, and so many people from your Akatsuki organization will also die!

And how many people died in Konoha?

Not to mention that in the River Country battlefield alone, Kakuzu killed 4,000 Konoha ninjas in one battle. Just in the Frost Country battlefield, through the White Zetsu intelligence network, it was known that the guerrilla tactics of Kumogakure were the work of the Akatsuki organization, and the number of Konoha ninjas who died as a result was also not a small number.

Where did Akatsuki get so many people to sacrifice their lives?

"Humph."

The Hokage sneered and then turned around and looked at the people of Akatsuki in front of him.

The words were arrogant and full of absolute confidence.

"I might as well tell you."

"Not just the Two-Tails, the Nine-Tails."

"Even Nanabi is in my Konoha."

"You guys want to collect the tailed beasts?"

"Ah……"

A scornful smile appeared on the Hokage's face.

The phantom turned around and looked directly at Pain in front of him, while stretching out his hand, as if to grasp Pain's proud Rinnegan in his hand.

"If you have the guts, come and get it."

The pink shadow gradually disappeared, but her words were not finished yet.

"I'll be in Konoha, waiting for you."

"Come and die..."

At the last moment, the pink figure completely disappeared, but the words from the other party's mouth seemed to still echo in this space, like a mountain pressing on everyone's heart.

Is Payne... being suppressed?
At this moment, Uchiha Itachi, who had been silent, finally opened his eyes and his eyes intentionally or unintentionally fell on the man with the Rinnegan.

"It's interesting that he dares to challenge the majesty of God."

Payne's words broke the silence at that moment, and everyone's eyes turned to him involuntarily.

"Everyone, don't worry. Although there was a small incident, it will not affect our progress at all."

"The plan remains unchanged."

"Obito, Itachi, Kisame, and Sasori, you must immediately rush to the Sand Village to capture the tailed beasts."

Payne's face was calm, and no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.

"Kakuzu, Hidan."

Pain looked towards the immortal duo.

"Destroy the Fire Temple and teach this Hokage a lesson."

Kakuzu's expression changed slightly when he heard this, and he spoke solemnly:
"The Fire Temple is different from usual. This time, many high-ranking officials and nobles from the Fire Country have gathered here. I originally wanted to wait for Di Lu to be alone and deal with him..."

However, Payne waved his hand and spoke with contempt and disdain.

"Hehe, a bunch of pigs, let's deal with it together."

"Put some pressure on this Hokage."

"Remember to do it cleanly."

The implication is that not only should we sever ties with the enemy, but we should also leave no one alive!

"it is good."

Kakuzu nodded heavily.

-

next morning
Haruno family

Sakura was sitting at the dining table in her pajamas, eating the loving breakfast her mother had made.

"Xiaoying, please take care of Mirai today. Your father and I have something to do today."

Sakura, who was drinking porridge from the bowl, couldn't help but pause slightly, and looked at Haruno Meiko who was frying eggs in the kitchen with some confusion.

"What's going on today?"

"Today is the twentieth anniversary of your father and I's wedding. You wouldn't understand anyway if I told you."

Meiko Haruno glanced at Sakura with dissatisfaction.

Sakura ignored her mother's look and just said perfunctorily:
"Hey, hey, hey, remember to take safety measures."

"What are you talking about, you damn girl!"

When Meiko Haruno heard this, her face slightly turned red, and then she became angry and embarrassed.

"..."

Faced with her mother's anger, Sakura wisely chose to keep her mouth shut.

"Sister, give it."

Mirai, who was sitting on the side, held the freshly peeled eggs in both hands and handed them to Sakura, looking at her sister with anticipation.

Seeing this, Sakura didn't hesitate to stuff it into her mouth and swallowed it with the remaining porridge.

"Future, you eat first, I'll go change my clothes."

By the time Sakura had put on her clothes and the Hokage robe, the little pink-haired boy was already sitting at the entrance waiting, looking at Sakura expectantly.

Hey!

I get to spend the whole day with my sister today!

Sakura looked at this old sister and smiled helplessly.

There is something to say.

A younger sister is a servant to her older sister who has a temper.

Normally, this little girl is quite sticky to me. If I ask her to do something, she will just walk away with her short legs to do it.

I didn't see him getting angry.

Is it because I haven’t grown up yet?
……

Hokage Building
Today the staff of the Hokage Building were as busy as usual.

Although the workload of the staff has doubled since the Fifth Hokage took office, the corresponding efficiency in solving various problems within Konoha has also far exceeded that of the Third Hokage period.

But the leisurely days of Konoha's politicians are gone forever.

It is conceivable that after experiencing the efficiency of the fifth generation, the sixth and seventh generations will certainly follow suit.

Not only will your efficiency be greatly improved, but you can also have some free time without being trapped in this small office all day long. Why not do it?

"Senior Yamanaka, I made some osmanthus tea, would you like some?"

A staff member named Xingzi has been working here for some time. Apart from being a bit busy every day, she has also begun to adapt to the work environment of punching in and out on time every day.

Although she feels a little depressed recently because she is busy dealing with various things every day, but...

The salary is super impressive!

And, most importantly!

I can see Sakura-sama every day!
Lady Sakura is so beautiful!
The thought of seeing Lady Sakura every day makes Anzi full of energy!
That cool temperament, that absolute self-confidence, it seems that all problems are nothing to Lady Sakura!
"Oh, thank you, Xingzi. You can put it here first."

Yamanaka Yuan looked at the short girl with emerald green hair and waved his hand with a smile.

"Eh?"

"Is it a plan to demolish the village?"

Xingzi came up to Yamanaka Gen and looked at the plan in the hand of this senior with curiosity.

"Well, it was designed by an engineer named An Lushan who was recruited by the Hokage some time ago."

"Because the Daimyo is also in Konoha now, and we have more money, our village needs to be expanded, and demolition is essential."

Yamanaka Yuan took a sip of the osmanthus tea handed to him by Xingzi, and explained to this lovely junior while looking at the documents in his hand.

“So what about the indigenous people?”

Kyoko scratched her head.

"This will naturally be arranged, and the village will also compensate a considerable amount of demolition money."

"Come to think of it, Xingzi's family is also in this area. Xingzi will be a rich person in the future."

Yamanaka Yuan's words made Xingzi's eyes light up.

"As expected of you, Lady Sakura!"

Xingzi's words made Yamanaka Yuan stunned for a moment, but then he understood.

Yes, all of this was born under the governance of the current Fifth Generation, and it is indeed thanks to the Fifth Generation.

At this moment, a steady and familiar sound of footsteps sounded in the corridor outside the office area, which made everyone's faces tense and they all lowered their heads at the same time.

Although this fifth generation had a very good reputation among the people of Konoha, he was not as kind in front of his subordinates as he was in the eyes of the villagers.

Especially in the three years before he took the throne, he criticized almost the entire Konoha ruling system, criticized what should be criticized, changed what should be changed, and did not allow any mistakes. He even fired a large number of old people who were slacking off all day.

Among these people, there are many seniors who have been in office for more than ten or twenty years.

He didn't care at all about the old friendship, even though he had no credit but had worked hard for so many years.

Although the folk customs have been completely renewed, in the eyes of these staff members she is like a female devil.

But even so, no one took the initiative to resign.

The reason is simple. Although I am a little tired at work on weekdays, I have everything I need.

In addition to generous wages and triple pay on holidays, there are also various benefits.

Even if we need you for something urgent, you will never be asked to work overtime on a voluntary basis.

There is also a seven-day trip every year.

Even if you can't go due to something or don't want to go, it will be converted into real money and put into your pay slip.

I quit because I'm mentally ill.

Different from the regular footsteps of the past, this time, there seemed to be an extremely brisk yet irregular sound of footsteps.

And, judging by the voice, it's a child?

Almost all the people present were ninjas, so even the footsteps could be heard clearly.

Soon, their doubts were resolved.

A pink-haired girl wearing a red and white Hokage robe appeared in their sight, holding a little girl who was about three years old and had the same pink hair and green eyes as the Hokage.

This is……

Hokage's biological sister!

Although everyone had heard that Hokage had a younger sister, this was the first time they saw her.

This is also the first time that the Hokage has brought his family into the Hokage Building.

"Wow!"

"Sister, there are so many brothers and sisters here!"

Mirai looked at the busy staff in the work area with curiosity.

"Well, be good and don't run around."

Sakura touched her sister's head and then carried her upstairs.

Seeing the figure who was taking his sister upstairs disappear, Xingzi said with a look of surprise:
"Sakura-sama's sister is just as cute as Sakura-sama!"

Shan Zhongyuan beside him couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

Okay, I admit that Godai-sama is very beautiful.

But are you sure, she is cute?

You’ll know whether you’re cute or not when your brain explodes.

It can make you cry!
-

Sakura brought Mirai to her office, put her on the sofa beside her, and took out a flying chess set from the drawer of the coffee table and placed it in front of Mirai.

"Play by yourself first, I'll accompany you later."

Don’t ask why there is a flying chess game in this place. The answer is that it was seized from the employees who were slacking off.

Sakura then came to her seat and looked through the documents presented yesterday one by one. After confirming that they were correct, she stamped the Hokage's seal on them.

Mirai looked at the flying chess in front of him, then looked at Sakura who was working.

What is this my sister gave me?
Don't know him at all.

Sakura ignored the fact that Mirai didn't recognize the thing in front of her at all.

Jumping off the sofa, Weilai came to the fish tank that had just been moved in yesterday to raise three fish.

The fish tank is very large. Even if you stand on tiptoe or raise your hands, you can only touch the edge of the fish tank.

Isobu stayed silently in the fish tank, looking at the little girl in front of him who looked almost exactly like the pink-haired girl working over there.

"What are you doing?"

Perhaps unable to bear Mirai's curious gaze, Isobu took the initiative to speak.

"Eh?"

"The turtle can talk!"

Weilai squatted down and looked at the turtle with three tails in front of him with some surprise.

“…I’m a turtle.”

Isuo opened his mouth and began to doubt his life.

Do these people in Konoha have poor eyesight or what?
I'm such a handsome turtle, how could you mistake me for a turtle?!
Can a thing like a turtle be compared to my uncle Isobu? !
-

fire temple

The Fire Temple at this moment is different from the past. Except for a few monks, the temple is almost full of various luxurious carriages, and there are also many warriors on guard nearby.

At this moment, in a courtyard behind the temple, more than a dozen nobles in gorgeous clothes gathered together. From the family crests on their clothes, it can be seen that these people are all members of well-known and large families in the Fire Country.

It's just that at this moment, these nobles are different from the nonchalant and pretentious ones of the past.

This time, they almost all looked sad and lamenting.

The reason is simple. Ever since the Daimyo decided to live in Konoha, the funds of the Land of Fire no longer circulate around the capital, but have poured into Konoha.

In just a few months, they had lost hundreds of millions of taels.

Although these are not a lot of money to them, if this continues for a long time, not only their money but also their power will begin to be completely eliminated.

"What should we do now?"

"That Fifth Hokage not only deceived the Daimyo, but he also directly rejected our request to stay in Konoha."

The noble man in red robes sighed.

"How about we all sign a joint letter to persuade the Daimyo to get rid of the Hokage and re-enter the capital?"

Someone spoke hesitantly.

"Written in writing?"

"Guess whether your petition is to the Daimyo or the Hokage?"

Some people expressed disdain for this.

"So what do you think I should do?"

"In my opinion, it would be better to create a new name."

! !
"You don't want to live! But I still want to live!"

"What you are doing is like pointing at the Hokage's nose and scolding him for not holding the right position!"

"When the time comes, the Hokage himself comes to you, don't tell him you know me!"

The red-robed nobleman was startled and cursed at the noble who came up with the bad idea.

Today's Fifth Hokage is the first person in history who has killed three Kages in succession on the battlefield. In the struggle with Danzo Shimura, he helped the young daimyo to come to power.

Now they say that the little famous person is a fake and they want to create a new famous person.

How could that Hokage agree? !
I'm afraid that the new daimyo would be announced on the first day and the Hokage would bring people to the door on the second day!

By then, with the ninja's military power, the newly appointed daimyo probably won't even be able to resist.

After dealing with everything, he threw a charge of intention to rebellion, and directly implicated all nine clans. All the family assets were confiscated, and he once again contributed to the growth of Konoha.

"So what do you say?!"

"With the current Hokage who started the Ninja World War, who among you is capable of competing with him?!"

"Who else can suppress the other party?"

The one who was refuted was the first to get angry. He stood up and shouted.

"Um, this..."

After hearing these words, everyone present looked worried.

"Amitabha, can you please listen to what I have to say?"

Just as the nobles were frowning, a monk wearing a white robe and a scarf embroidered with the word "fire" around his waist came out.

The land that protects the Fire Temple, one of the Twelve Ninjas.

"Master Dilu?"

The people present frowned slightly as they looked at the land that suddenly appeared.

"We can contact the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen through Asuma."

"With Sarutobi Hiruzen's prestige, he can definitely suppress the Hokage who has been in office for less than half a year."

"Then let the Sandaime persuade us of the pros and cons, and you can contact the daimyos of the four kingdoms of wind, earth, thunder, and water to jointly put pressure on the Fifth."

"This way, even if the Fifth Generation is very tough, he will have to retreat."

"In my humble opinion, this is not worth mentioning."

Di Lu clasped his hands together and bowed slightly towards the nobles in front of him with a humble look on his face.

"This is feasible."

"At least he's more reliable than the newly-established daimyo."

"But then again, where's Asuma?"

"Why haven't you come yet?"

Some nobles thought about Di Lu's suggestion carefully and nodded slightly.

"Maybe he was delayed on the way, but considering Asuma's character, he would not be absent if he has agreed to a date."

Di Lu spoke on behalf of his friend.

"Well, this is the only way. When Asuma comes, let him go back and persuade the Third Hokage."

"At the same time, I'll also entrust the Hirotada retainers of the Land of Fire to contact the daimyo of the other four countries."

The red-robed nobleman nodded.

Just as the nobles were about to nod in agreement, Di Lu's expression changed slightly and became solemn in an instant.

This caused many nobles who were paying attention to the monk to ask:
"Master Dilu, what's wrong?"

"There is someone here, and he is not a good person."

Di Lu did not look in the direction of the noble, but stared at the gate not far away.

The smell of blood...

A strong smell of blood...

With such a strong smell of blood, the people outside might be...

Could it be that the Fifth Hokage wanted to rebel? !
Using the despicable body of a ninja to seek the noble power?

Thinking of this, Di Lu's face darkened and he said:

"Everyone, please leave through the back door. There are powerful enemies outside right now."

As soon as Di Lu started talking, these nobles were furious.

"what?"

"Who is so bold as to come here and act wildly?"

"Could it be... the Hokage?"

"I have served three daimyo and have been in the government for decades. I have seen all kinds of situations. Let him come!"

"If I frown, it's not..."

!

An invisible wind blade passed by, and the noble who had just been blowing his beard and glaring stopped talking abruptly.

An old head fell to the ground with a thud...

"Matsuda-sama!"

The old man's death immediately caused the other nobles to panic, and they ran towards the back door one by one.

None of the warriors who were supposed to protect the emperor on normal days showed up at this moment.

It was obvious that the entire army had been wiped out.

"Sorry, this road is blocked."

The man with the silver slicked-back hair waved a huge blood-moon three-hook sickle and looked at the group of people in front of him with impatience.

If we sacrifice these pigs to the evil god, he will probably be unhappy, right?

At this moment, Di Lu no longer had time to pay attention to those nobles.

A person appeared in front of him.

He is tall, wears a mask on his face, and has a pair of particularly terrifying green eyes.

"The immortal ninja, Kakuzu."

Di Lu spoke solemnly.

He had heard of the other daimyo three years ago. In a great battle, four thousand Konoha ninjas were wiped out, and 400 million ryo were seized from the Sand Village. If the Sand Village had not had the strong support of the Daimyo of the Wind Country at that time, the village would have probably gone bankrupt.

"Dilu, the Twelve Guardian Ninjas, the bounty is thirty-five million taels."

“That’s right…”

(End of this chapter)