Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 174 Oh no! Kirigakure has rebelled!

During this time, Kakashi also made rapid progress, growing at a breakneck pace in all aspects, almost as if he had broken through a bottleneck.

of course.

He can't compare to Kyohiko.

In fact, Kakashi has long since given up comparing himself to Kyohiko.

He is very clear.

While the gap between himself and Jingyan might seem small, they were actually on completely different levels, and all he could do was…

Continuously grow stronger and catch up.

Inside the village, there is a training ground near the Death Forest.

Genma Shiranui, with a senbon in his mouth, stopped wielding his sword.

He has also been learning knife skills recently.

He learned to use a short sword, mainly to have more options in close combat, and also to use the sword in conjunction with kunai to protect himself when enemies get close.

but.

When he occasionally felt tired and wanted to slack off, he would always turn around and see Kakashi quietly training.

Genma Shiranui couldn't help but sigh, "You're already so strong, yet you still work so hard. It makes us all feel ashamed."

"It's nothing. Compared to Kyohiko, my efforts are nothing at all."

"Although Kai didn't join the Anbu, he still trains very hard every day."

As Kakashi spoke, he wielded his twin swords, sparks flying and water exploding as his ninja sword techniques combined to create a beautiful spectacle.

Suddenly.

He crossed his two swords and then separated them.

Lightning crackled between the blades, transforming into a visible display of lightning.

Then, Kakashi threw one of the blades.

The lightning, like a rope, pulled the blade through an arc, turning it into a beautiful silver arc in the air before finally returning to his own hand.

Genma Shiranui immediately stared at him.

He felt a subtle attraction emanating from Kakashi's blade and lightning, causing his senbon needles to move slightly.

"Magnetic escape?"

"To be precise, it's not Magnet Release, but a variation of Lightning Release. It's different from the Magnet Release used in Sunagakure."

Kakashi smiled.

He had figured out the secret behind how Orochimaru, Kyohiko, and the others defeated the Third Kazekage, and after several months, he finally incorporated it into his own swordsmanship.

call out!

The blade was swung across.

The lightning in the middle scorched the branches of a tree.

"The next step is to further enhance the form transformation of Lightning Release, while also giving it the characteristics of compression and vibration."

Kakashi thought to himself.

At that moment, he suddenly stopped wielding the blade.

"This technique is quite good; it must have originated from one of your earliest ideas, right?"

"Yes."

Kakashi nodded. "The current effect is so-so, it's not very useful. It's still just one direction of thinking."

"It's pretty good, but your knife might not be suitable. Try this one instead."

Jingyan threw the knife in his hand over.

Kakashi took it.

"The Kusanagi Sword?"

As a ninja who came from a family of swordsmen, Kakashi had never seen the Kusanagi sword, but he had heard of its design.

These swords are different from ordinary samurai swords; they are usually straight, and the one in my hand is a single-edged Kusanagi sword.

Kakashi gave it a try.

This sword is a chakra weapon, and it is particularly compatible with lightning chakra. Once it is infused with chakra, the blade immediately flashes with light.

Nice knife!

A flicker of excitement and joy flashed in his eyes.

No swordsman could resist such a weapon. After trying it for a while, he fell in love with it and wished he could hold it in his arms.

but.

Kakashi quickly regained his senses.

"It's too valuable!"

He reluctantly handed it over.

A Kusanagi sword is not something that can be measured by money.

"Lend it to me first. I have more of my own, and I have more than one weapon."

Jingyan smiled.

He has plenty of weapons now.

Previously, Samehada wasn't used mainly because people in Kirigakure were worried about using summoning techniques to bring it back, but now there's no need to worry about that anymore.

If absolutely necessary, using Samehada in conjunction with a space-sealing barrier technique would not be a problem.

At the very least, it will definitely come in handy when dealing with Danzo.

He smiled and said, "It's not like I'm lending it to you for nothing. Since I've taken the benefits, I'll definitely have to put in the effort. When I need your help, I'll be there for you."

"Um!"

Kakashi nodded emphatically.

He paused for a second, then said, "Is something big about to happen again?"

"The Land of Water is almost there, and our chance is almost here too."

Jingyan didn't say much, but the two exchanged a glance and understood the general situation.

"it is good."

……

Konoha, Hokage's office.

Tsunade sat down and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Lady Tsunade, why are you sighing again?"

"Can't I even sigh?"

Tsunade glanced at Shizune, silently exhaled, and said, "Being Hokage is no easy task. Since becoming Hokage, I've drunk much less."

"Isn't that great?"

Tsunade's scheme succeeded.

After helping her a few times, Tsunade discovered that Shizune could be of great help to her in her secretarial work.

Compared to working at the hospital...

Obviously, it was more important to help her handle the Hokage's affairs, so Tsunade cleverly used this as an excuse to transfer Shizune to the office to help.

of course.

She didn't completely stop Shizune from going to Konoha Hospital; she just used to spend every day in the hospital receiving treatment, and could also cultivate in her spare time.

Well now.

Basically, when she's not busy at the hospital, she goes to help out at the Hokage's office.

"Shizune, ever since you came to the office, our Hokage has had time to sigh. If you stay away, you won't hear this."

"go!"

Tsunade glanced at the door, annoyed, and said, "If you're so capable, then you do it!"

Jingyan pushed open the door and entered, then presented a report.

This is the information submitted by Hideaki Tsukikage.

Tsunade took it.

She glanced at it and immediately stood up.

"Is the intelligence accurate?"

"It should be."

Jingyan nodded.

Tsunade could not hide her joy.

For the past few months, the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist Village have maintained a very restrained attitude, with neither side seeming to have committed any offenses against the other.

Konoha could no longer make any moves, so they had no choice but to remain still and wait for the situation to change. Up until now, she still thought that the Land of Water would continue to endure.

did not expect.

I finally couldn't hold back anymore!

According to Hideaki Tsukikage's report, although the Land of Water is currently maintaining peace on the surface, the noble faction is secretly becoming restless.

Judging from all indications, they all want to go further.

This will inevitably ignite conflict between the two sides.

Holding the intelligence report, Tsunade pondered for a long time before saying, "Kyohiko, if the war with the Land of Water breaks out, you must be prepared."

"I've already made the arrangements. Right now, the only concerns are the directions of Kumogakure and Iwagakure."

Kyohiko wasn't worried about Sunagakure.

Luo Sha has been taught a lesson and is now very obedient; he is incapable of making any further moves in the short term.

As long as Konoha can suppress Iwagakure and Kumogakure, they won't dare to take any action.

Conversely, if Konoha is severely damaged by Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Sunagakure, no matter how weak, will have its own ideas.

Therefore, the north is the key!

……

In the suburbs, Obito, as always, trained until evening, then practiced his boxing in the woods outside the village, waiting for the person he wanted to see.

Not long after, the old woman, carrying firewood on her back, slowly walked out of the woods. When she saw Obito practicing his boxing, a smile appeared on her face.

"Obito, what's bothering you today?"

"Grandma, I come to see you even when I have nothing else to do!"

Obito chuckled.

Then, he took out a piece of sushi from his pocket and said, "I got first place today. Although it was just ninjutsu, it's a lot better than before, and I even got a bonus from the clan."

"Okay, that's good."

The old lady smiled, reached out and patted his head. "See? You can do it, can't you? Even if others are geniuses, you're no less capable. Don't underestimate yourself."

Her tone was gentle.

"Obito, you're just a little different from them in terms of talent. You need to be more confident. Once you have confidence, you'll find that there's nothing you can't do!"

"Yes, Mother-in-law!"

Obito chuckled.

The old woman sat down shakily, and then ate the sushi with Obito, occasionally asking about his grandmother's situation.

Obito had already visited his grandmother and brought her a gift as well.

Then he complained that his grandmother had been nagging lately.

As the old woman listened, she offered words of advice and comfort: "She cares about you and doesn't want you to be under too much pressure. Ah, as elders, we don't care how strong our children are, as long as they're doing well!"

"Yeah, I understand, I'm just a little irritable."

Obito sighed.

The old woman laughed and said, "It's a pity that your Uchiha clan's territory is too heavily guarded, I can't get in, otherwise I would like to get to know your grandmother."

"Great! I'll introduce you to him another day!"

Obito was overjoyed.

The two chatted casually. The old woman "didn't understand" anything about ninjas, but she mostly guided and enlightened Obito on life principles.

They ate and chatted at the same time.

Obito then realized that it was already very late, so he quickly got up to take the old woman home, and waved goodbye only when they arrived at her house.

He enjoyed the warmth and care he felt when he was with the old lady.

Wait until Obito leaves.

The old woman grinned and muttered to herself, "Your sudden appearance means the plan is about to begin?"

"It's not time yet."

The black shadow twisted, "We'll make our move once Konoha takes action."

"Tsk, I can't wait! Just how far will a kind-hearted Uchiha's Sharingan awaken when faced with something like that?"

"It's definitely not weak; it's strong enough to meet the adults' requirements."

……

The Land of Water, the Hidden Mist Village.

Master Yuan stared in astonishment at the report in his hand, his hands and feet turning ice-cold.

What he held in his hand was the intelligence sent back by the secret service.

The nobles of Kyoto were secretly recruiting many ninjas from Kirigakure, bringing more people into the ranks of the Guardian Ninja.

and.

Those people planned to reduce their support for Kirigakure.

Although Kirigakure has indeed suffered from severe internal strife in recent years due to the Blood Mist policy, it cannot be said that it has not made any achievements.

The Land of Water is increasing its influence and mandates at sea, as well as the resources it receives from the sea.

but.

Most of the benefits were reaped by Kyoto.

Once the nobles and daimyo of the Land of Water cut off financial support, Kirigakure will truly be forced to fight.

Or perhaps they too become members of the Guardian Ninja, and from then on there will be no more "Mizukage".

How could this be acceptable?

The commander was extremely anxious.

"Elder, what about Lord Mizukage...?"

Ahead of him, Hozuki Mangetsu looked hesitant.

Now that he is in charge of the Dark Division, upon receiving this intelligence, he immediately went to discuss it with Master Yuan, and dared not tell the Water Shadow at the first opportunity.

Yagura's abilities are widely recognized.

but.

His personality...

Anyone who has worked with Yagura for a period of time knows what kind of person he is.

When things are going well, they are great, but when they get irritable or angry, they can be just as ruthless and unpredictable as the waters of the ocean.

And this matter is very important—

One wrong move and it could lead to a civil war within the water!

Yuan Shi paced back and forth. After a few seconds, his expression hardened, and he said, "I can't make a decision on this matter. I must discuss it with Lord Mizukage."

He walked quickly toward the Water Shadow's office.

This is a huge deal!

If the Kyoto aristocracy really goes this far, it would be worth fighting them, otherwise Kirigakure will inevitably weaken or even perish sooner or later.

He hurried upstairs.

Hozuki Mangetsu hesitated for a moment, but quickly caught up and followed him all the way to the outside of the office.

When he arrived, he only heard one sentence coming from inside the office.

"Then let's fight!"

……

The conflict in the Land of Water was kept secret from the Yuki and Kaguya clans.

After arriving in Kyoto, they stayed in the suburbs.

however.

Their new life was not as wonderful as they had imagined.

Upon arriving in Kyoto, they gained wealth, but also encountered things they had never experienced before—

Interacting with others.

He would kill without hesitation if asked to do so, but it would be far too difficult for him to learn how to please others.

If their clan knew these things, they wouldn't have fallen to such a state.

and so.

In Kyoto, the Yuki clan actually handles these affairs.

Even the Snow Clan itself isn't actually very good at it.

Nighttime, the new settlement of the Kaguya clan.

"This kind of life is so boring. It feels worse than when I was in Kirigakure. At least in Kirigakure I could go out and kill people!"

"yes!"

"It'll be here soon."

Kaguya Raizo listened to his clansmen's discussion and sighed inwardly.

The future of the family...

He was really unsure of himself.

Just as he was feeling uneasy, the guards outside rushed over, and before they even arrived, one of them called out.

"Clan leader, something terrible has happened! Kirigakure has rebelled!"

"What?"

Has Kirigakure rebelled?

How is that possible!

Kaguya Raizo was stunned for a moment, even wondering if he was hallucinating or if the world had turned upside down.

Hidden Mist Village...

Kirigakure, which has always served as the military force of the Land of Water, has actually rebelled!

After a brief moment of confusion, he quickly came to his senses.

Something must have happened that he doesn't know about!

Raizo looked behind the guards at the Yuki clan members who had been chasing after them: "What happened?"

"That's right, that's right... The nobles wanted to cut the expenses of Kirigakure, so they submitted an application to the Daimyo, and the Daimyo did not immediately reject it."

The Snow Clan answered.

Kaguya Raizo was momentarily stunned.

Is such a thing even possible?

Although he doesn't understand governance, Kirigakure is, after all, a force of the state, so how can they not give it money!

Isn't that just messing around?

Before he could even process what was happening, his clansmen were already in an uproar, declaring their intention to attack Kirigakure and slaughter all those in Kirigakure who were plotting a rebellion.

Kaguya's clan may not be good at much else, but they love fighting the most!

I was in a bad mood today, only one chapter. Sorry.

(End of this chapter)