Promising the future ahead of time, starting with Naruto

Chapter 115 Ambush (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

boom!
The desk was smashed to pieces by the Third Raikage's angry punch.

Four days had passed since Troy was captured, and intelligence had been relayed back from the Land of Rain.

Troy was captured, and the three-man squad that came to his aid was wiped out.

The two four-man squads that went to pursue them were completely wiped out.

How could the Third Raikage not be furious at such a loss?
If it was done by Sunagakure, then forget it.

He wasn't even this angry about what Iwagakure did.

But Konoha.

I haven't even had a chance to fight you yet, and you're already causing me trouble.

"hateful!"

The Third Raikage roared, "Immediately assemble a force of four hundred men and launch a surprise attack on the border of the Land of Fire!"

The office assistant immediately replied, "Yes, Lord Raikage!"

After the assistant left, the Third Raikage's anger subsided, and his expression became solemn.

That bastard Ohnoki is too patient.

He needs to give him a little push.

Moreover, Konoha is the best target to attack.

However, even the Third Raikage had to admit that Konoha was the strongest.

Facing Konoha alone would be a huge disadvantage; several other factions would need to work together to contain and wear them down.

……

Konoha Hospital, Laboratory.

Genichi and Tsunade were busy, while Shizune and Ina were helping out.

Lying on the experimental table was none other than the Magnet Release ninja, Troy.

There were also many instruments nearby, including one for analyzing chakra.

The Magnet Release ninja Troy did not die; he was merely paralyzed.

Tsunade was responsible for studying its cells, while Genichi Kinoshita controlled and guided Troy through genjutsu, and then used instruments to continuously analyze its Magnet Release chakra.

The past two weeks have been very fruitful.

Unfortunately, Genichi Shushita himself did not master the nature transformation of Lightning Release, and his nature transformation of Earth Release was also so-so.

Otherwise, he would definitely try to cultivate Magnet Escape on his own.

However, the findings of this research will not go to waste.

Genichi Shushita believed that he would eventually master the nature transformation of lightning.

"If only we could find the Third Kazekage and study him."

Genichi stretched under the tree and suddenly missed Sasori of the Red Sand.

Tsunade, who had been staring at the microscope, looked up: "The Third Kazekage should be dead by now, right?"

If someone has been missing for so long and hasn't reappeared, there's a 99% chance they're dead.

Genichi Shushita smiled and said, "You can still study cells even after you're dead!"

Unfortunately, the ice-style ninja we captured earlier was tortured to death by the intelligence department.

Otherwise, a living Ice Release ninja, with his current genjutsu abilities, plus these devices, and with the help of Tsunade and the others, could save at least half the time and increase the success rate by half when training Ice Release.

Currently, research can only be conducted through cells, which slows down the progress considerably and makes it even more difficult to intuitively analyze Ice Release chakra.

“That’s it for today!”

Stretching, Xuan Yi stepped out of the lab and found it was snowing outside.

Shizune and Uzumaki Ina followed from behind, and were immediately pleasantly surprised: "It's snowing!"

The two immediately cheered and went out, like two larks fluttering and dancing in the swirling snow.

Genichi under the tree couldn't help but laugh.

Not long after, Tsunade came out, arms crossed: "I heard that the Cloud Ninja are demanding that the village hand you over, or they'll start a war?"

Shuxia Xuan nodded: "Yes, I didn't expect I to be so important."

"But even if you hand me over, the Cloud Ninja will still start a war."

"The Third Raikage is impulsive, but he's not actually brainless."

Tsunade nodded.

Ten days ago, the Cloud Ninja launched an attack southward, but Konoha was prepared and was not ambushed by the Cloud Ninja.

The two sides then faced off at the border.

It was at this time that the Cloud Ninja demanded that Konoha hand over Genichi Kinoshita.

The two sides have now been locked in a standoff for six or seven days.

Genichi Shushita said, "The Cloud Ninja should be withdrawing their troops from the Land of Rain after the New Year."

Tsunade thought for a moment and said, "Are the Cloud Ninja trying to lure the Iwagakure into making a move?"

Genichi smiled and nodded: "It should be."

"Withdrawing troops from the Land of Rain, coupled with sending troops to Konoha, would be a good opportunity."

He believed that after the Hidden Cloud Village ended its war with the Hidden Sand Village next year, the Hidden Stone Village would take advantage of the Hidden Sand Village's weakness to launch an attack.

The Cloud Ninja's attack on Konoha might be a real attack, but now is definitely not the best time. Genichi Kinoshita believes that the Third Raikage must be well aware of this as well.

Therefore, the Third Raikage wanted Iwagakure to wage war against Sunagakure, so that there would be a better opportunity.

It is foreseeable that in Konoha 47, the situation in the ninja world will deteriorate further and drastically, and Konoha will no longer be able to stand by and watch the war.

Or rather, Konoha is now at war.

Although it was just a standoff with the Cloud Ninja.

Although Tsunade stayed at Konoha Hospital every day, she could sense that a great battle was imminent just from the state of the medical supplies. So after a moment of silence, she said coldly, "Don't take advantage of your strength to act recklessly on the battlefield, or you'll die very quickly."

She experienced the Second Shinobi World War, where there were too many unpredictable things on the battlefield.

Orochimaru's strength was undeniable, but his younger brother Nawaki still died.

Duan Geng died right before her eyes.

Is he weak?

The art of spirit transformation once struck fear into the hearts of enemies.

Moreover, she, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya almost died at the hands of Iwa ninja.

At that time, they were quite strong, all being Jonin.

Genichi Kishita could tell that Tsunade was concerned about him, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've always valued my life very much."

"Moreover, I have already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique to a basic extent, so I can still escape if all else fails."

Tsunade said noncommittally, "In that case, it would be best to let Ina stay in the medical ward."

Genichi Shushita paused for a moment, then understood what Tsunade meant.

Don't let Uzumaki Ina become a burden.

Will it be a drag?
The Adamantine Lock, medical ninjutsu, decent genjutsu, and sensory ninjutsu—I should have mastered them all by next year.

Genichi chuckled and said, "Lady Tsunade, don't underestimate Ina!"

After saying that, he stopped smiling and said, "Besides, if you become a ninja, there are some things you can't avoid."

Tsunade remained silent, then waved her hand: "Whatever you want!"

Genichi Kishita changed the subject: "If war breaks out, Lady Tsunade, you should be in the rear coordinating medical teams, right?"

Tsunade nodded: "That's the arrangement for now. Shizune will be with me."

Genichiro nodded, then took out the same Flying Thunder God Technique style bandage as Shizune and Ina Uzumaki: "This is the Flying Thunder God Technique style mark."

Tsunade, of course, recognized this thing, and waved her hand arrogantly: "I'm in the back, I don't need this."

"and……"

Click, click, click!
With a cracking sound from her knuckles, Tsunade coldly snorted, "You brat, don't underestimate me, or I'll blow your head off!"

Genichiro twitched his skin, immediately threw the bandage to Tsunade, and then used Flying Thunder God Technique to escape.

Tsunade instinctively caught the bandage, looked down at it, but still didn't throw it away, silently tying it around her left forearm.

As for why not on the wrist?

It's not very convenient to ask.

……

On the frozen lake surface.

At this moment, Xuan Yi's shadow clones sat cross-legged on the ice under the tree, their hands clasped together, their eyes closed, attempting to fuse the nature transformations of Water Release and Wind Release to create Ice Release.

Winter should be the best time to practice Ice Release.

at home.

Another shadow clone is researching transcription seals, attempting to develop one that can seal other ninjutsu and genjutsu. On the rooftop, another shadow clone is meditating under the swirling snowflakes, trying to develop wind-style sensory ninjutsu.

Although Genichi Shushita has been spending a lot of time in the laboratory, he has not neglected his cultivation at all.

time flies.

Before we knew it, the New Year had arrived.

Konoha remained bustling with activity, seemingly unaffected by the war.

In the Land of Rain, although the intensity of the war has decreased, the battle between Sunagakure and Kumogakure continues.

In addition, there were intelligence agents from various ninja villages, which made the country completely devoid of any New Year's atmosphere.

War ravages everyone, whether they are ninjas or ordinary people.

In the southern part of the Land of Wind, where winter has not yet arrived, war rages on even during the New Year.

Pakura's reputation for his Scorching Release technique grew louder and louder, filling the Hidden Mist Village ninjas with fear and hatred.

After the New Year, Genichi Shushita was busy visiting relatives and friends.

For example, teachers like Sakumo Hatake, Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, Tsunade... and visiting Uchiha Namikaze's grave to give him the first bouquet of flowers for the new year.

Ice Release has not yet been developed.

Training for bloodline limits is more difficult than imagined.

January 47, Konoha 1.

Genichi Shushita was urgently summoned.

ANBU base.

Upon Genichi's arrival, Shinnosuke Sarutobi immediately said, "Genichi, latest intelligence: Kumogakure was ambushed by Iwagakure when they were evacuating from Amegakure."

"At the same time, Iwagakure attacked the Land of Wind even faster than Kumogakure had done before."

Genichi Shushita immediately realized, "Iwagakure has split its forces into three groups?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded: "The Sand Village's troops were tied up by the Iwagakure before they could even withdraw from the Land of Rain to the Land of Wind."

It has to be said that Sunagakure has really suffered a terrible fate this time.

They were first ambushed by Kumogakure and repelled, then ambushed by Iwagakure.

Although their backgrounds are different, they share one thing in common: a sense of emptiness in their home countries.

If Iwagakure is strong enough, they might be able to attack Sunagakure directly.

Genichi Shushita said, "War between Iwagakure and Kumogakure is imminent."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded, then said, "This time, Genichi, your Group B's mission is to go to the southern part of the Land of Fire."

"Recently, there have been signs of activity from Kirigakure ninjas in the south. I'm afraid Kirigakure might launch a war against us."

Moonlight Wind said, "Given the current situation, shouldn't Kirigakure take this opportunity to continue its attack on the Land of Wind?"

Genichi Shushita shook his head: "You're only looking at the situation from a strategic perspective, but not from the perspective of interests."

"How many missions can the Land of Wind handle? The Land of Fire is the most prosperous place."

"Don't underestimate the appetite of Kirigakure."

"Especially since they missed the last Shinobi World War, their influence on land has greatly declined."

"Besides diverting internal conflicts, they are also eager to expand their influence and seize more benefits."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded in deep agreement.

This analysis is almost identical to Nara Shikaku's analysis.

So, while Konoha may not appear to be fully involved in the war yet, Sarutobi Shinnosuke harbors deep concerns.

Because the future war situation is entirely predictable.

Whether it's Kirigakure or Kumogakure, Iwagakure will always try to take a bite out of Konoha.

Even Sunagakure (the village of Sand) would.

Therefore, some members of Konoha's leadership have proposed launching a preemptive war to avoid being besieged from multiple sides.

For example, we could take this opportunity to attack Sunagakure and completely destroy it.

However, this proposal was rejected by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Attacking Sunagakure now would benefit Kirigakure and Iwagakure.

Moreover, it would be very difficult to truly destroy Sunagakure.

As a result, Sunagakure will likely retaliate fiercely against Konoha, creating a situation where Konoha is outnumbered four to one.

After exchanging information, Genichi and his companions quickly packed their things and set off for the southern part of the Land of Fire.

Meanwhile, Sarutobi Shinnosuke led his team straight to the eastern part of the Land of Fire.

Four days later.

In the southern part of the Land of Fire, near the border of the Land of Tea, a battle has ended.

Genichi Kishita was currently using his Sharingan to hypnotize the captured Kirigakure ninja and gather information.

Akimichi-do East and Moonlight Breeze were cleaning up the battlefield.

Meanwhile, the three Sarutobi Kage were injured and were currently receiving treatment from Genichi Kage's clone under the tree.

After Genichi Shushita finished his interrogation, Akimichi and Touya also finished cleaning up the mess.

"Captain, look at this!"

Moonlight Breeze handed a small booklet to Tree-Under-Genichi.

Genichi Shushita took it and carefully perused it.

The map above shows the geography of the southern part of the Land of Fire, as well as the locations of towns.

Akimichi Todo said, "Are the Mist Ninja planning to launch an attack from the south?"

Xuan Yi under the tree said, "Anything is possible."

Based on the information obtained from the prisoners, coupled with this physical evidence, the intention of Kirigakure to launch an attack from the southern part of the Land of Fire is very clear.

However, it could also be a smoke bomb.

Because from a geographical perspective.

The best course of action for Kirigakure is to launch an attack from the eastern coast of the Land of Fire, using the Land of Waves and the Land of Whirlpools as springboards.

Not only is the resupply distance shorter, but it is also closer to Konoha Village.

This means that the depth of the leaf can be reduced.

Attacking from the south would not only require a detour to Kirigakure, but also take a much longer route.

The distance from the southern part of the Land of Fire to Konoha Village is much greater than the distance from the eastern part.

These are all unfavorable conditions.

But what if?
Kirigakure's move can be described as a calculated strategy, likely aimed at weakening Konoha's military strength.

"Liufeng, Sanying, send the intelligence back to the village immediately."

Genichi under the tree handed the booklet to Moonlight Breeze.

Just then, the three Kage of Sarutobi were injured and had to return to Konoha to recuperate.

Moonlight and Ryufu immediately accepted the order and returned to the village, while Genichi Shushita and Akimichi Tou rested for two hours before continuing their search for and hunting of the Mist Ninja.

Regardless of whether Kirigakure intended to invade the Land of Fire from the south, Genichi Koushi was now determined to wipe out all of Kirigakure's intelligence agents.

As a result, in just a few days, Genichi's fearsome reputation once again spread back to Kirigakure.

As for why they were recognized even while wearing a mask.

Genichi Shushita's features are simply too obvious.

He was the only one among the Konoha ninja who used the illusion technique "Dark Walk".

Just as Xuan Yi was killing the ninja under the tree, who were terrified.

Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi found himself in a dilemma.

The Hidden Mist Village is simultaneously scouting the terrain of the eastern and southern parts of the Land of Fire, which clearly indicates that they are about to launch a war.

As Genichi Kishita analyzed, the troop strength was diluted.

After much deliberation, Hiruzen Sarutobi summoned Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Shikaku Nara to discuss the matter.

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi adopted Shikaku Nara's suggestion.

The eastern part of the country is mainly responsible for fire prevention, while the southern part focuses on deploying reconnaissance teams.

Sufficient depth means more reaction time.

……

The southern peninsula of the Land of Fire.

Genichi Shushita killed the Mist Ninja who was trapped in the illusion, and stood up to say to Akimichi Tou, "Tou, retreat north immediately. The Mist Ninja are planning to ambush us."

The killings these past few days have been too brutal. Kirigakure has actually set up a trap to divert their attention, and then surrounded and annihilated them from all sides.

(End of this chapter)