In Konoha, your attributes double every day!

Hearing Teacher Men's reminder, Han Guang thought for a moment.

"I don't think they'll tell."

According to Han Guang's prediction, once those two reveal this matter, firstly, they themselves will lose face within the Sand Village.

After all, being captured by a genin squad in a single encounter is hardly a glorious thing.

As long as those two take the blame, they will not only escape punishment within the Sand Village, but may even be given important positions.

"I hope so," Namikaze sighed.

He continued, "The second thing is that the envoy from Kumogakure has just arrived in the village. You should be prepared."

"The Cloud Hidden Messenger?"

"Yes."

Namikaze spoke in a solemn tone.

"In the previous mission report, I only mentioned that you, Kakashi, and Uzuki Yugao formed an infiltration team and destroyed the Cloud Ninja's supply depot!"

“I did not mention that you repelled the son of the Third Raikage.”

"So, the village is currently unaware of your physical skills."

Han Guang understood.

Teacher Men did not reveal his strength to the village, most likely because he was worried that someone would associate the deaths of the three Root members with him.

Then the problem is coming.

The village's higher-ups were unaware, but the Yunren were well aware.

If the Cloud Ninja envoy comes to Konoha, he will likely propose some conditions specifically targeting himself.

But will Han Guang be worried?

He wasn't worried at all.

Because no one knows their true strength.

Teacher Men thought he was on the third floor, Yun Ren thought he was on the ninth floor, but Han Guang was actually on the 999th floor.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

The Land of Grass, near the Kannabi Bridge.

Underground cave.

The aged and frail Madara Uchiha leaned back in his chair, listening with his eyes closed as White Zetsu reported the latest developments in the ninja world.

After all, this is the Land of Grass, which has the most abundant intelligence in the entire ninja world.

Orochimaru fled the front lines, and the Sand Ninja forces breached Konoha's first border defense line.

"Konoha has dispatched a large number of ninjas and has stabilized the battle line. Currently, the Sand Village and Konoha are once again in a stalemate."

"The vanguard of the Cloud Village was intercepted by the Namikaze Gate. The supply depot was bombed, and the vanguard retreated."

"The Uchiha clan is defending against Kirigakure."

At this point, White Zetsu glanced at Madara Uchiha and noticed that Madara-sama didn't seem to have any particular emotion.

So he went on to read out the other intelligence.

"A Wood Release ninja has appeared in Konoha Village. He is six years old."

Swish!

Upon hearing this news, Madara Uchiha opened his eyes, a rare look of surprise appearing on his face.

"Wood escape?"

"Yes! This ninja had been secretly trained by Danzo, but was suddenly announced and joined Team 9 led by Namikaze."

"I see~~"

He nodded, closed his eyes, and gestured for them to continue.

"It's still Konoha! A boy who can counter Wood Release has appeared."

"what?"

Madara Uchiha's tone suddenly rose.

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Covetousness! Heading to the Battlefield of the Land of Grass! Exposed?

"A boy who can counter Wood Release?"

Upon hearing this news, Madara Uchiha's emotions fluctuated drastically.

How could such an ability exist in the ninja world?

If I had possessed that ability back then, I could have easily defeated Hashirama with just one hand.

"Is there any more detailed information?" Madara urged.

"It is said that it was because the boy was lonely and often talked to the jujube tree," Bai Jue replied.

"Loneliness? Jujube tree? Nonsense!"

Uchiha Madara shook his head.

How could such an ability be acquired simply by talking to plants? If that were the case, it should belong to farmers who cultivate the land.

"That boy has a big secret!"

As he muttered to himself, a strong thirst for knowledge welled up in Ban's heart.

"Find a way to bring that boy back."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Konoha.

Hokage Building Conference Room.

The three ninja, Troy (the Cloud Ninja Envoy), Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Danzo, sat in the conference room.

"Lord Hokage, this is a letter from Lord Raikage."

Troy handed over a letter, his tone slightly arrogant.

He didn't use the formal "you" (您), but instead used "you" (你). This one-word difference signifies that Troy distinguished the Raikage's and Hokage's positions.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not react to this, but instead quickly glanced at the contents of the letter.

"Hmm? These are the Raikage's conditions?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi found the conditions proposed by the Raikage somewhat ridiculous.

Because the other party's condition was that Namikaze Kaga lead Team 9 to fight against the Iwa ninja?

In exchange, the Cloud Ninja can temporarily refrain from entering the Land of Fire.

Danzo, who was standing to one side, also saw the contents and frowned.

"Hiruzen, the Raikage's actions are probably for Yamato's sake," Danzo whispered a reminder.

The village's Wood Release ninja had just been revealed when the Cloud Ninja made this demand, clearly wanting Yamato to die on the battlefield.

Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed with this point.

"I can agree to this condition." After a moment's thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed immediately.

“Oh? That’s wonderful.” Troy stood up, ending the brief negotiation.

After Troy left, Danzo spoke up: "Hiruzen, that's a Wood Release ninja, and he hasn't even grown up yet."

"Danzo, if I remember correctly, Yamato's file hasn't been handed over to me yet, has it?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with a smile.

"You mean?"

"I haven't registered this yet, which means Yamato isn't a formal member of Team 9 yet, do you understand?"

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Actually, even without the Cloud Ninja envoy's reminder, I was planning to have the Mon lead the team to the Land of Grass."

"According to intelligence, Iwa ninja have already sent an advance force across the Land of Grass."

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, the Cloud Ninja's terms of exchange were beneficial to Konoha.

He would definitely agree to such a good deal.

After leaving the meeting room, Hiruzen Sarutobi summoned Namikaze.

"Gate! The vanguard of the Iwa ninja has appeared in the Land of Grass."

"The situation is urgent. You and the Ninth Squad must set off immediately."

"Your mission is to use every means possible to eliminate the Iwa ninja in the Land of Grass."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked encouraging.

To be honest, Namikaze had a hard time understanding this mission.

Leading Team 9 to the Land of Grass? To annihilate the Iwa ninja?