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Chapter 113: The Hidden Village of Whirlpools - The Curtain Rises (Please Subscribe!)
"Nawaki, you're eating way too much. If you keep eating like this, Hatake-sensei..."
Inside Ichiraku Ramen, Kobayashi Ruri looked in disbelief at the four large bowls placed in front of Senju Nawaki. For her, eating just one bowl of ramen was already quite filling, but Nawaki was actually able to eat five large bowls in a row, which was a truly shocking sight.
"It's alright, eat up. This amount of money is nothing to me," Hatake Sakumo said kindly. He doesn't have children yet, and as an elite Jonin, he not only has a generous monthly salary, but the numerous missions he undertakes also bring him high rewards.
A few bowls of ramen are really nothing to him.
"That's right, that's right. Professor Sakumo is rich. Boss, give me another bowl of wild vegetable ramen!"
"okay!"
Just as everyone was enjoying their ramen, the Hokage's residence in the distance was eerily quiet. A suffocating atmosphere permeated the crowd, so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard clearly.
"The intelligence was intercepted by Dan from the Hidden Mist's ANBU, so it should be accurate. Given Dan's cautious nature, he must have thoroughly examined its authenticity before sending it over. Let's not discuss the authenticity of the intelligence any further."
Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly knew why Danzo was making such a fuss about the authenticity of the information. If the authenticity of the information couldn't be confirmed, then there was no point in discussing the issue.
"The Hidden Village of Whirlpools has been a long-standing friend of Konoha. When Konoha was founded, the Uzumaki clan provided great assistance to the First Hokage. We cannot stand idly by and watch the Land of Whirlpools be annexed by the Land of Water!"
Mitomon Enji's statement was quite reasonable, but Danzo had already begun to refute it before he could finish speaking.
"Hmph, that's easy for you to say. The Land of Whirlpools is located on an island in the sea. It's already troublesome enough to go there. Even if we go there and help drive away the Land of Water's attack, what good will it do? The same thing will happen again soon after we leave."
"The lives of the ninjas of Konoha are no less important than those of the ninjas of Uzushiogakure. Since they chose to establish a ninja village, if they don't even have the strength to protect their own country, then they deserve to be swallowed up!"
Danzo was full of momentum. He had already obtained information from Root about the Land of Water's plan to annex the Land of Whirlpools. Therefore, he had prepared his explanation in advance. How could the people who had just received the news possibly argue with him?
"But that's true, the Uzumaki clan has been a great help to Konoha. They not only taught us a lot of sealing techniques, which enabled us to successfully create our first Jinchūriki, but Lady Mito Uzumaki is still alive."
Koharu shook her head. She respected Mito Uzumaki and admired the sacrifices she had made as a woman like herself.
"Then we should just keep it from her!"
Danzo Shimura's attitude was resolute. The entire ninja world was already like a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment. If troops were sent to help Uzushiogakure defend against Kirigakure at this time, it would very likely ignite this powder keg.
This was not what he wanted to see.
"I agree with Lord Danzo's statement. Lord Hiruzen, the Anbu's casualty rate these days is far higher than in previous years. This month alone, the third batch of compensation has already been issued. Performing missions on the border has become extremely dangerous."
“Training ninjas for the Anbu is already difficult, and their numbers are not large. If another battle is launched, at least two-thirds of them will probably be lost. If the Anbu is wiped out, the four great nations will probably completely tear off their mask.”
Danzo glanced at Akimichi Torifu. Of course, this guy wasn't speaking up for himself. As the head of the Anbu, he would definitely prioritize the Anbu in everything he did. If the Anbu suffered too many casualties, his authority would also be reduced.
The situation suddenly reached a stalemate. Everyone had finished expressing their views, and now it was time for Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, to make a decision.
In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi's view was the same as Danzo Shimura's.
It would be a thankless task for Konoha to go to great lengths to help the Land of Whirlpools resist the Hidden Mist. If they did help, the other party would take it for granted, since they had helped Konoha before and this was just returning a favor.
Furthermore, war is no child's play; not only will people be injured, but they will also die. And war is about spending money; once a war begins, money will flow away like water.
Besides, even if we succeeded, what then? The Land of Whirlpools and the Land of Fire are only separated by a sea, and we can't annex the Land of Whirlpools anyway. The Land of Whirlpools isn't wealthy either; it can't afford much money or supplies.
If Konoha does not choose to help Uzumaki Village, then it will only face some moral condemnation from the Uzumaki clan, and with the disappearance of the Uzumaki clan, such condemnation will not last long.
From the perspective of the position of Hokage of Konoha Village, Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely prefer the former, as as Hokage, he should always strive to benefit Konoha.
However, Koharu's words reminded him that Mito-sama was still alive. If he were to be so heartless, it would feel like he was being abandoned after his death. The Senju and Uzumaki clans were related, so they probably wouldn't let it go easily.
Especially those old-fashioned ones!
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but reveal a murderous intent in his eyes. Those old guys, relying on their Senju clan identity, had wantonly annexed the map and expanded their base again and again, but he just couldn't touch them!
If the Land of Whirlpools is destroyed and Konoha remains indifferent, those old guys will probably seize the opportunity to make trouble again.
On the other hand, Mito is getting older and older, and thanks to the Uzumaki clan's outstanding vitality, her lifespan is already far longer than that of a normal person.
However, even the strongest life is not immortal. Over the years, Mito Uzumaki has shown signs of exhaustion, and the matter of finding the next Jinchūriki should indeed be put on the agenda as soon as possible.
"According to the report sent by Kato Dan, when will the Land of Water attack the Land of Whirlpools?"
“Three months later,” Akimichi Torifu replied. 3.3
"In that case, let's send a small team to bring the ninjas from Uzushiogakure to Konoha in three months and set up a base for them to live in."
Would Hiruzen Sarutobi be so kind? You're overthinking it.
Three months later, the Land of Water began its attack on the Land of Whirlpools. Konoha was far from the Land of Whirlpools, and even at the speed of a ninja, it would take at least ten days to travel there, assuming a smooth journey.
By the time the team arrives, the Land of Whirlpools will probably have already been annexed by the Land of Water. However, they are not stupid; they will probably allow some wandering survivors to escape.
Just bring two people from the Uzumaki clan when the time comes, and that'll be enough to get the job done.
There are already enough powerful clans in Konoha; there's no need for the Uzumaki clan to get involved!
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Chapter 114: Hokage Assemble - Three Months in a Flash (Please Subscribe)
"Water escape·Water chaos!"
In a secluded corner near the Death Forest, Shen Qiu gave a soft shout to a giant tree in front of him and quickly formed hand seals. A stream of water, like a waterfall, shot out from Shen Qiu's mouth and instantly severed the three-meter-diameter tree in half!
"Phew, although I don't want to admit it, the ninjutsu in the Naruto era is indeed much stronger than the magic in the Type-Moon world, and it also consumes much more energy."
Water Release: Water Chaos Wave is only a C-rank ninjutsu. By adjusting the amount of chakra, it can be evolved into a B-rank ninjutsu: Water Release: Exploding Water Chaos Wave. This is a basic ninjutsu and is not very difficult.
"Ah Qiu is amazing! He's already learned his third ninjutsu in just three months. I haven't even mastered the first one..." Kobayashi Ruri, who was watching Shen Qiu easily and smoothly use Water Release: Water Chaos Wave, seemed a little disappointed.
"Ruri is amazing too. Although she hasn't learned many ninjutsu, her outstanding sensory abilities are something we can only envy." After training together for a while, everyone discovered that although Kobayashi Ruri learned ninjutsu very slowly, her sensory abilities were exceptionally high!
This is very rare.
Sensory ninjas are a valuable resource in any village, and are usually only equipped by elite teams. Some sensory ninjas rely on bloodline limits, such as the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan and the secret techniques of the Yamanaka clan.
While others may not have a bloodline limit, they are naturally different from others. For example, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had exceptional sensory abilities from a young age. He could sense the strength of an enemy a kilometer away simply by touching the ground with two fingers.
"Ha, Ruri, that's not right. I've also learned three ninjutsu, so why are you only praising Uchiha Aki?" Nawaki complained rather unhappily after hearing Kobayashi Ruri's words.
"Rope Tree, are you a child who needs praise?"
Ruri Kobayashi felt like she was about to roll her eyes!
"Alright, alright. Nawaki and Akatsuki performed exceptionally well, and Ruri is no exception. In a while, I will assign you a B-rank mission. If you succeed, you can be promoted to Chunin."
Hatake Sakumo looked at his student and said with a smile, "Generally speaking, being able to learn two ninjutsu is enough to advance to the rank of Chunin. Chunin are also the most numerous of all ninjas."
There are two ways to be promoted to Chunin: one is through the Chunin Exams held twice a year, and the other is to successfully complete a B-rank or A-rank mission in a three-person team without the interference of a mentor.
For some unknown reason, the Chunin Exams, which were supposed to be held in the Land of Lightning this year, were suddenly canceled by the Land of Lightning unilaterally. Konoha naturally had no intention of holding them again, and the matter remained deadlocked.
Others may not know, but Sakumo certainly knows what's going on. This is the Land of Lightning's way of preventing other countries from learning about its true strengths and weaknesses, and it also explains the situation of the entire ninja world.
That was repression, extreme repression.
The casualty rate of ninjas on missions is rising rapidly, and all countries have chosen to remain silent, which is not a good sign. If some countries choose to communicate, it means there is still room for de-escalation.
If no one speaks, it proves that no one intends to concede.
After shaking his head, Sakumo put those questions out of his mind. Now, as a genin instructor, his attention was naturally focused primarily on his students.
I must say that the students I've mentored are all outstanding. Uchiha Aki is quick-witted and can grasp any ninjutsu instantly, learning and even mastering it in a very short time.
Although Senju Nawaki is a bit mischievous, he is very hardworking in his studies. As the heir of the Senju clan, his talent is naturally exceptional.
As for Kobayashi Ruri, although she is just an ordinary civilian ninja, her sensory abilities are surprisingly outstanding. Overall, the class she leads is definitely among the best of the best.
"who is it!"
Sakumo suddenly roared towards the forest ahead, while gripping the short sword behind him called "White Fang," as if he were about to pounce and charge forward at any moment!
Shen Qiu and Xiaolin Liuli naturally sensed it as well, staring silently at the dark Death Forest ahead, while only Rope Tree looked at everyone with a bewildered expression.
Suddenly, a person wearing a fox mask appeared in front of the four of them from the Death Forest with an incredibly fast teleportation technique.
"By order of the Hokage, Team 10 is to be summoned to the Hokage's residence for a meeting. You must proceed immediately without delay!"
After saying this, the stranger wearing the fox mask quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Teacher, who is this person...?"
Upon seeing the masked ninja, all three except Shen Qiu, Kobayashi Ruri, and Senju Nawaki felt immense pressure. They weren't even Chunin yet, while those serving in the Anbu were all elite Jonin from Konoha.
It's normal to feel this kind of pressure.
"It's Konoha's Anbu, which you can think of as a secret team that protects Konoha in the dark."
Sakumo Hatake's answer was concise: the existence of the Anbu was not a particular secret among ninjas. The full name of the Anbu was the Special Assassination Tactics Unit, which was first created by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, and was subsequently imitated by various countries.
Sakumo Hatake (137) also served in the Anbu, but later left the Anbu due to his outstanding performance. He then became a direct subordinate of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya.
"The Anbu's summons can't be for anything simple. Let's head to the Hokage first."
"understand!"
This is a remote and desolate place in Konoha, and on this land stands a peculiar house.
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