Konoha's Hextech Ninja

He suddenly remembered the unidentified figure he had vaguely seen in the fog on the border of the Water Kingdom.

Fugaku Uchiha sensed a Sharingan power in his opponent that was far stronger than his own.

Upon returning, Fugaku Uchiha even went through all the clan's records, but still couldn't find out the person's identity.

“Back in the Land of Water…” Uchiha Fugaku immediately recounted that experience, then added, “I don’t know the other person’s identity. I’ve been searching for a long time since I came back, but I haven’t been able to find out. I can only confirm that he is not the Uchiha currently in the clan.”

As he spoke, Fugaku Uchiha offered a conjecture: "Perhaps they are descendants of Madara Uchiha, who defected back then, left behind in the ninja world? Or perhaps they are descendants of the Uchiha clan who were scattered during the Warring States period."

Upon hearing Fugaku Uchiha's conjecture, Yoruichi Yagami immediately deduced that Fugaku Uchiha had most likely encountered Madara Uchiha himself.

It's unclear whether Madara Uchiha intervened in Fugaku Uchiha's awakening of his Sharingan, or if it was simply an accident.

"I understand. The village will investigate this matter."

Yagami Yoruichi nodded.

A few years ago, Madara Uchiha was in the Land of Water. No wonder Minato Namikaze and the others infiltrated and investigated but found nothing, and almost didn't make it back alive.

If Yagami Yoruichi had known about Uchiha Madara's whereabouts at that time, she wouldn't have dared to take any action.

But now, Yagami Yoruichi's fear of Uchiha Madara is not as great.

Even if she were to face Madara Uchiha, a Madara who had lost his Rinnegan and was already very old would not pose any real threat to Yoruichi Yagami.

After we've dealt with Cloud Village and Rock Village, we'll take action against Mist Village anyway, so we can investigate it while we're at it.

Yoruichi Yagami wasn't confident she could completely defeat the Black Zetsu created by Kaguya Otsutsuki.

However, as long as Madara Uchiha can be defeated, Black Zetsu's sinister schemes can be largely thwarted, and the initiative in this matter will be in our own hands.

Yoruichi Yagami was also very curious about the Ten-Tails, the Divine Tree, and the Otsutsuki clan.

However, there's no rush for this.

Right now, we should deal with the issues of Rock Village and Cloud Village as soon as possible before considering the problem of the Land of Water.

"The village will keep an eye on the mysterious Uchiha clan of the Land of Water later, but right now the most important thing is the war. When the time comes, I'll trouble Fugaku-senpai to go to Iwagakure with me."

Anyone with the Mangekyou Sharingan is guaranteed to be at least at the Kage level.

However, the extent of Fugaku Uchiha's strength also determines whether Yoruichi Yagami needs to take others to Iwagakure.

Yoruichi Yagami asked, "Fugaku-senpai, are you confident that you can hold off the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki in just half an hour?"

"I'm confident I can defeat the Iwa ninja, but the Tsuchikage's flying ability is a bit of a problem and might waste some time. Don't let them escape before I defeat the Tsuchikage."

Yagami Yoruichi was not worried that he would be unable to defeat Onoki and the two Jinchuriki working together, but he was afraid that Onoki would use his life to hold him back, allowing the two Jinchuriki to escape.

If they escape, Yagami Yoruichi can't just sit around chasing them around the vast ninja world doing nothing.

Anyone else in Konoha would face considerable risk if they were to encounter a perfect Jinchuriki.

If they retaliate without restraint, it could really cause a lot of trouble.

Although it's possible to use clones to deal with the powerful figures of Iwagakure Village separately, it's safer to bring a few more helpers just to be on the safe side.

After thinking for a moment, Yagami Yoruichi added, "Although it hasn't been verified, these two Jinchuriki might be the legendary perfect Jinchuriki, capable of perfectly unleashing the power of the Tailed Beasts. Fighting two at once is indeed not an easy thing to do. If you can't do it, that's okay, just say so."

"The perfect Jinchūriki?"

Fugaku Uchiha was certainly aware of this concept.

It was first proposed by Tobirama Senju, but unfortunately, Konoha still doesn't have a so-called 'perfect Jinchuriki'.

The last time I came into contact with the so-called 'perfect Jinchuriki' was more than two years ago, when Yagami Yoruichi defeated the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Brubi.

Under the threat of death, the Eight-Tailed Gyūki and Burubi reached a reconciliation, with the Gyūki transferring its power to Burubi.

However, because Brubi's body could not withstand the erosion of the tailed beast's chakra, he almost died at the hands of Yagami Yoruichi. He was sent back to Kumogakure using the Heavenly Transfer Technique and transferred to Killer Bee's body.

Two months ago, when Killer Bee first went to the battlefield, he almost killed Hiruzen Sarutobi with the help of the Fourth Raikage.

In the end, he was urgently sent back to Konoha, where Yagami Yoruichi's medical ninjutsu allowed Hiruzen Sarutobi to fully recover without affecting his combat ability, and he was able to return to the front line.

Although Fugaku Uchiha had never witnessed the power of a perfect Jinchuriki firsthand, he had heard of it.

After pondering for a moment, Uchiha Fugaku said, "If they are ordinary Jinchuriki, I am confident that I can defeat them. But as for perfect Jinchuriki... I cannot guarantee that I can hold them off against two opponents at once."

"In that case, I'll need someone else to help me restrain the Jinchuriki."

Yagami Yoruichi thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow morning, I would like to ask Fujiro-senpai to come to the Hokage Building for a meeting to discuss the war. Iwagakure doesn't need too many people, but we still need to send some reinforcements to Kumogakure."

“I understand.” Fugaku Uchiha nodded. “The Uchiha clan will do everything in its power! Whenever the village needs us, every clansman who can wield a kunai can join the battle!”

"There's no need to go that far. The village can only send a maximum of a thousand reinforcements, and the Uchiha clan can send a hundred or two at most."

Yagami Yoruichi waved his hand, stood up, and said, "Then let's leave it at that for now. We'll discuss the specific details at tomorrow's meeting."

"Take care, Yoruichi-kun." Uchiha Fugaku stood up and escorted Yagami Yoruichi to the entrance of the clan compound before returning after Yoruichi's repeated persuasion.

After leaving the Uchiha clan's territory, Yagami Yoruichi's mind flashed through a list of all the Konoha shinobi who could rival the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts. After pondering for a while, he didn't go looking for anyone else, but instead issued an order through the Anbu.

Chapter 216 Goodbye Tsunade

The next day, after a brief discussion, the Konoha leadership quickly reached a consensus: Yagami Yoruichi would lead a team of two Kage-level fighters, along with several squads skilled in sensory perception and reconnaissance, to Iwagakure.

Meanwhile, on the northern front, the next generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio—Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Akimichi Choza—led a total of one thousand ninjas from various clans and civilians to provide support.

The objective is to hold off the Kumogakure's offensive until Yagami Yoruichi defeats Iwagakure and supports the Kumogakure battlefield.

However, there is one problem that needs to be solved before the war can begin.

The capital of the Land of Fire.

Outside Daming Prefecture.

As Yagami Yoruichi emerged from the alleyway, heading towards the daimyo's residence to present his visiting card, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on her face.

In a nearby restaurant, Yagami Yoruichi sensed two familiar chakras.

Originally intending to discuss the war with the daimyo, the appearance of these two chakras caused Yagami Yoruichi to change her original plan and turn to walk towards the restaurant.

Upon entering the restaurant, Yagami Yoruichi saw Tsunade already quite drunk in a small private room on the second floor. Shizune was quietly advising Tsunade to stop drinking, but Tsunade ignored her and kept ordering the waiter to bring more drinks.

"Teacher, mute, it's been a long time."

Yagami Yoruichi stepped forward, sat down opposite Tsunade, and greeted her.

"Huh?" Shizune was stunned, not expecting to run into Yoruichi Yagami here.

Tsunade held the small sake cup between two fingers, looking at Yagami Yoruichi with a dazed expression. After scrutinizing her for a long time, she said in a tone that seemed to be talking to herself, "Looks like she really is drunk. I can't believe I've seen you again, you annoying brat!"

This statement contained a lot of information, but Yagami Yoruichi pretended not to hear anything and looked at Shizune beside him, asking, "What's wrong, teacher?"

Although Tsunade likes to drink.

But it's rare to see someone drink like this in broad daylight.

Shizune hesitated for a moment, thinking of the relationship between Yoruichi Yagami and Tsunade, before whispering, "I...I lost all my money, and I'm in a bad mood."

"I just suddenly shouted today, 'They definitely cheated! Next time, next time I'll definitely catch them cheating!'"

Yagami Yoichi: "..."

As expected of the famous fat sheep in the ninja world.

"Teacher, stop drinking." Yagami Yoruichi reached out and took the wine cup from Tsunade's hand, then handed the half-empty wine cup to Shizune.

"You brat, you're starting to boss me around!"

Tsunade mumbled incoherently as she reached out to snatch the sake cup from Yagami Yoichi's hand.

Yagami Yoruichi stretched out one hand and pressed it down on Tsunade.

Given Yagami Yoruichi's current physique, even if Tsunade unleashed her superhuman strength, she wouldn't be able to break free from Yagami Yoruichi's power.

After calling the waiter to pay the bill, Yagami Yoruichi looked at Shizune and asked, "Where do you live?"

“At the Daimyo’s residence,” Shizune quickly said. “Lady Tsunade and the Daimyo are related…”

"I understand." Yagami Yoruichi nodded and said, "Let's take the teacher home first, and then we'll have a good chat later."

After not seeing each other for several years, Yagami Yoruichi was also eager to know what Tsunade had been up to during this time.

"Oh, okay." Shizune was still a little dazed and hadn't quite come to her senses yet.

She stood up, wanting to help Tsunade up, but Tsunade kept insisting on drinking more, and with her small frame, Shizune couldn't budge her at all.

"I'll do it, please lead the way." Yagami Yoruichi stood up and picked up Tsunade in a princess carry.

Suddenly being picked up, Tsunade was completely stunned and for a moment forgot to struggle.

Shizune was also a little confused, but she remembered Yagami Yoruichi's words and quickly led the way.

Upon entering the Daimyo residence, the guards at the gate seemed to recognize Shizune and Tsunade, and let them through without asking any questions.

Guided by Shizune, Yoruichi Yagami arrived at their residence and settled Tsunade in.

Perhaps because he had drunk too much, Tsunade caused a ruckus for a while before succumbing to the effects of the alcohol and falling into a deep sleep.

After settling Tsunade in, the two returned to the living room.

"What are you doing here?" Yagami Yoruichi asked.

Over the years, Yagami Yoruichi had also instructed the Anbu to keep an eye on Tsunade's whereabouts, but they had not been able to find out anything.

Unexpectedly, this time when he came to find the daimyo, he bumped into Tsunade.

The Land of Fire is the area where the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu has the strongest control. If they had stayed in the Land of Fire, they would have been discovered by the Anbu long ago.

The only explanation is that they had only recently returned.

But it seemed rather strange that he didn't return to Konoha and instead came to the capital of the Land of Fire.

"We've only been here a few days." Shizune blushed slightly, as if remembering something, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Tsunade-sama lost all her travel money and is being chased by many creditors, so she had no choice but to come to this daimyo to hide for a while..."

"I see." Yagami Yoruichi nodded in realization.

This is something Tsunade would definitely do.

She is related to the Daimyo, and Yagami Yoruichi knows some of this.

Yagami Yoruichi initially thought they were distant relatives with little affection, but considering that Tsunade managed to hide with the daimyo while escaping her debts, their relationship seems quite good.

In that case, if I were to target a daimyo in the future, I would have to consider my teacher's opinion to some extent.

As Yagami Yoruichi was pondering this, Shizune asked, "Yoruichi-kun, I heard you're now a high-ranking official in the village? Are you out on a mission this time?"

Although she followed Tsunade to gamble all over the ninja world, she could occasionally hear news about Konoha.

The coup that took place a few years ago was the talk of the town in the ninja world.

It was impossible to completely block such news, so Yagami Yoruichi did not order a news blockade. Instead, she had the Anbu fabricate various versions of the rumors and spread them everywhere.

Countless different versions of the message make it difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Other major ninja villages, through the investigation of spies, could easily learn about the Konoha coup and the reshuffling of its leadership.

But as long as it can influence their judgment of Konoha's strength, that's enough.

“A mission, I suppose so.” Yagami Yoruichi nodded and said, “Konoha is currently at war, and there are some things we need to discuss with the Daimyo.”

"War..." Shizune's tone was somewhat melancholy.

In the ninja world, the vast majority of people dislike, and even hate, war.

But the world seems to be under some kind of curse, making it difficult to achieve peace.

From the early Warring States period, which is recorded in history, to the present day, wars have been almost uninterrupted.

Even brief periods of peace are difficult to maintain for long.

Even Shizune, who was not in Konoha, knew about the war that broke out between Konoha and Kumogakure.

She was somewhat worried about her classmates and friends.

According to Konoha's past traditions, this generation of ninja academy students should be graduating early and heading to the battlefield.

Shizune looked up at Yoruichi Yagami and asked, "Are the classmates... all alright?"

"Konoha is different now than before. There won't be any ninja academy students going to the battlefield as cannon fodder anymore."

Yagami Yoruichi smiled and said, "Some of those who graduated early have gone back to school to study again. Only Kakashi and I didn't go back."

Yoruichi Yagami and Kakashi Hatake won't learn anything at the Ninja Academy; going back would just be a waste of time.