Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

One hundred thousand ninjas.

What does this mean?

The combined ninja of the five great ninja villages doesn't even reach 100,000, and even Konoha doesn't have that many ninja.

The Third Raikage was initially shocked.

Then, his gaze turned suspicious and scrutinizing.

"Where did you get 100,000 ninjas?"

One hundred thousand.

Humans need to eat and consume energy.

Even for the wealthiest country, the Land of Fire, supporting 100,000 ninjas is no easy task.

Do Madara's subordinates not eat or drink?

Jue smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. In short, we do have that many ninjas."

The Third Raikage's eyes flashed.

If we really had 100,000 men, we could fight this battle!

"So, when do we make our move?"

"Wait a little longer."

Jue's tone was calm and collected. "We need to first ascertain Amegakure's attitude. In addition, we also need to go and inquire with Kirigakure to gather information."

"Okay, what's the attitude from Amegakure?"

"They have already sided with Konoha."

After saying this, Zetsu slowly disappeared into the ground. "Lord Raikage, I will come to inform you again when the time is right."

……

Konoha, at the village entrance.

"Farewell, everyone!"

"I hope our cooperation can continue."

Elder Naito beamed with joy.

During this period, the three parties have completed the negotiations and alliance for cooperation, and have each sent envoys to reach a consensus with the Kingdom of Rivers.

They will jointly create a ninja village in the northern part of the Land of Rivers.

The daimyo of the land of rivers readily agreed.

In fact.

The land of rivers has a very good geographical location; if it weren't for this location, they could have developed very well.

At least……

It's definitely much stronger than this area in the north of the Land of Wind.

It is located in the middle of the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire, and above it is Amegakure, the number one ninja village.

and so.

For many years, despite its wealth, the Land of Rivers has remained a village without any ninjas.

Now, the trilateral cooperation has been achieved.

The northern part of the Land of Rivers will become a public area for the three ninja villages, where customers from the Land of Rivers and the surrounding areas can submit their requests.

but.

Yahiko knew it very well.

Even in this region, merchants from Konoha still tend to commission more services.

Konoha is too strong!

Let alone Amegakure and Sunagakure, even if the two villages were to merge, their fighting strength would still be inferior to that of Konoha.

however.

For Amegakure, even a tiny bit of money leaking from under their fingernails is a worthwhile investment.

not to mention.

The establishment of a core region will bring trade routes and opportunities, which will be of great benefit to the Rain Kingdom.

and so.

Amegakure Village was naturally happy to facilitate this.

As for Sunagakure, the considerations were similar, but compared to Amegakure, they had some additional considerations.

On the other hand, the country of the river made considerable concessions in exchange for improvements to the environment and trade routes.

In short.

In the end, all three parties got what they wanted.

……

Simultaneously.

Under your leadership, the Land of Fire, the Land of Wind, the Land of Rain, and the Land of Rivers have reached a cooperation agreement.

The three major ninja villages have reached a regional cooperation agreement!

Konoha Village will reap the lion's share of the benefits.

[Reward: Bloodline Limit - Magnet Release (Grandmaster)]

Jingyan watched the two ninja village members leave, but his gaze swept towards the mission panel.

Magnetic Escape.

Although it's not a particularly powerful bloodline limit, it has to be said that it excels in mining.

but.

His Magnet Release technique is slightly different from that of the Third Kazekage and Rasa.

The Third Kazekage and Rasa's Magnet Release techniques were primarily designed for specific substances, while his Magnet Release was an extension of electromagnetic ninjutsu.

It can create a magnetic force, thereby attracting surrounding metallic substances.

This Magnet Release technique is the same as the bloodline limit of Troy in Kumogakure.

Jingyan pondered for a moment, then looked into the distance.

not bad!

after all.

He used this technique to bury three generations of Kazekage in that place, and now it's a cycle of cause and effect.

He thought to himself.

"Kyohiko, this cooperation has succeeded, but what if the relationship between our three ninja villages isn't what it is now in the future..."

"At that time, the land of rivers will face an even greater disaster."

Tsunade sighed softly.

This policy is good for now, as it benefits employers and also brings considerable benefits to the three ninja villages.

can.

Are there any permanent allies in the world?

Even Takigakure was an enemy of Konoha a long time ago, and only gradually came together with them later.

Peace is so hard to achieve!

Jingyan chuckled softly, "Sister, you're right, so we need to work even harder!"

"unified?"

"Yes, it doesn't necessarily have to be the unification of the country; it can also be the unification of ideologies, such as—the Will of Fire."

Jingyan said in a low voice.

The Will of Fire.

For him, the Will of Fire was a useful ideological tool, and the strength of Konoha was enough to attract many ninja villages to learn from it.

such as--

After hearing about Sunagakure's "study abroad" program, Amegakure also developed a strong interest in it.

Yahiko, after all, did not have the authority to directly decide on cooperation.

but.

I believe it won't be long before Hanzo agrees to this cooperation.

This is an opportunity for Konoha to promote its own ideas!

but.

Tsunade said, "Yahiko and Konan, aren't you going to escort them? I'm worried they might run into trouble on the way."

Nagato is currently at Mount Myōboku, and even Zetsu would have a hard time finding that area. For Madara, the best solution would be to use Yahiko and Konan to force them out.

and so.

During this period, they need to remain highly vigilant.

Jingyan smiled and said, "I've already sent Toad along. If anything happens to them, Toad will notify me immediately."

"Where's Obito?"

"We have already informed them of Obito's information. With Yahiko and Konan's abilities, even if they are no match for him, they can still delay the inevitable for a while."

not to mention.

If he were to follow, how could they possibly make a move?

……

"Yahiko, judging from the current situation, war will probably start very soon. Shouldn't the Bird Country also make preparations?"

"As long as the Bird Country handles its internal tasks, it won't have any major problems without having to go too far."

Yahiko wasn't particularly worried about the Bird Country.

He was more worried about Nagato.

Although Nagato is currently very safe at Mount Myōboku, Mount Myōboku is also in the ninja world, and he will be discovered sooner or later.

Also.

Their existence could also be linked to Nagato.

Thinking of this, Yahiko said, "After we go back, let's work hard in Amegakure and help Amegakure become stronger, so as not to let down Lord Hanzo's trust."

"it is good."

Xiao Nan nodded gently.

Then, she sighed softly, "I wonder how Nagato is doing now."

"There won't be any problems. You have to trust Nagato's talent and ability."

How could the owner of those eyes be a weakling?

Yahiko instantly moved forward.

Suddenly.

A loud bang rang out from below.

Immediately afterward, a mist of water filled the air, and Yahiko appeared in an instant.

"who?!!"

Yahiko's gaze was cold.

With a flick of her finger, Xiao Nan scattered origami sheets like raindrops all around, hiding them within the entire forest.

This serves both as a concealment and preparation of traps, and as a means to pinpoint the enemy's location.

but.

The next second, a huge fireball came hurtling towards us from afar.

Yahiko swiftly formed hand seals, and a massive wall of water appeared.

Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!

The water wall blocked the attack of the flames, but the next second, a figure passed through the water wall—

Uchiha Obito!

Yahiko tensed up, instantly turning around and rapidly forming hand seals while simultaneously using Body Flicker Technique. Then, just as Obito approached...

He turned and stabbed.

call out!

The blade pierced through Obito's abdomen.

next second.

Bang!

He took the soil and escaped into the space.

A series of explosions rang out.

Fortunately, Yahiko emerged from another patch of soil and returned to Konan's side.

"It's Uchiha Obito."

"There are others."

Xiao Nan's gaze was cold as she used origami to search for enemies in her surroundings.

This ability to disappear into space is indeed Obito Uchiha's.

but.

This bizarre explosion didn't originate from Obito, but rather...

The Explosion Ninja of Iwagakure!

Suddenly, her gaze turned serious.

"We found him!"

"Kill him first."

Yahiko followed along with the origami.

but.

At that very moment, a blade suddenly shot out from the space.

"You can't just go through with it like that!"

Obito blocked Yahiko with his blade, his chakra erupted, and sharp spikes suddenly burst forth from his body.

The next second, he turned sharply and moved closer to Yahiko.

This Wood Release technique isn't particularly powerful.

It can be used in close combat, and its effects are very significant.

Yahiko's pupils contracted.

In an instant, he was unable to dodge and was cut on the arm by a splinter.

What sharp splinters!

He took a deep breath and suddenly increased his speed, unwilling to get entangled with Obito.

but.

After awakening his Mangekyou Sharingan and fusing cells, Obito's physical abilities were just as good, and Yahiko couldn't shake him off for a while.

The two walked one after the other, watching as Yahiko suffered further injuries—

One by one, the origami sheets flew back.

but.

At this moment, Obito disappeared again.

This time, Yahiko saw it!

The moment Obito disappeared, tiny white insects fell from his body.

The insects slid down to the surrounding area...

In an instant.

boom!

Explosions engulfed Yahiko's surroundings.

……

At Mount Myōboku, Nagato was extremely anxious. He teleported to Mount Myōboku several times and found the hermits Fukasaku and Shima.

"Elders, I must go and assist Yahiko!"

"Nagato, now that Gamabunta is back, we can't send you there even if we wanted to, and besides..."

The immortal said, "Their attack shows that the enemy wants to force you out. You must remain rational!"

"Then I won't go?"

Nagato's dissatisfaction reached its peak.

Even if it means death, he will protect Yahiko and Konan!

Seeing that Fukasaku was about to offer advice, Shima immediately interrupted, saying, "Nagato, since Kyohiko sent the toad with Yahiko, he must be certain that an enemy will make a move."

"Trust Kyohiko!"

She gently advised him.

Obviously.

Her words of comfort were more effective than the "reason" of a hermit.

Her hair covered Nagato's eyes.

He took a deep breath.

finally.

"I'm going to continue training in Sage Mode!"

We still need to become stronger!

Although he can now enter Sage Mode, as Kyohiko said, this Sage Mode cannot be maintained for long and the entry speed is too slow.

To solve these two points...

Practice and gain more understanding.

Secondly, master the "Yin Seal" mentioned by Kyohiko!

……

Damn!

Xiao Nan was anxious.

Even though she believed in Yahiko's abilities, she couldn't completely relax under these circumstances.

Fortunately.

Obito's techniques require a certain amount of time to recover.

During this time, they can hunt down that Iwagakure ninja.

Xiao Nan's body rapidly differentiated into two bodies.

One is an origami clone.

And another one...

The Dance of Shikigami!

Origami wings sprouted from her back, and she quickly flew forward.

Below, Yahiko ran wildly.

"Damn it!"

Even knowing this guy's abilities, finding even the slightest chance is still extremely difficult!

Yahiko's blade danced rapidly.

but.

Just as Konan split up, Obito suddenly appeared in the distance.

The next second, Yahiko felt a huge suction force coming from all around him, as if his chest and heart were about to be sucked into another space.

Not good!

He realized the danger and quickly changed positions.

but.

That suction force accompanied his body movements.

Eye technique?

He suddenly accelerated, disappearing into a grove of trees in the blink of an eye, and then—

boom!

The trees were absorbed.

At that very moment.

boom!

Explosions rang out ahead.

Yahiko's eyes widened, his mind went completely blank.

"Yahiko!"

From above came Xiao Nan's terrified scream.

Folded paper flew towards Yahiko, seemingly trying to block the explosion, but her paper clones couldn't withstand any of it.

Do not!

Xiao Nan was furious.

The folded paper fell like rain, scattering far and wide.

can.

The next second, a figure appeared over there and absorbed all the origami into another space.

"It seems so... um?"

Just as Obito was about to say "success," he suddenly saw several trees appear in front of him, blocking Yahiko in the middle.

Wood Release?!

He took a deep breath and realized something was wrong.

Yoshimine Kyohiko!

Here he comes again.

Obito quickly retreated, immediately moving to the side of an Iwa ninja behind him.

"us……"

Bang!

Behind them, a terrifying surge of chakra burst forth directly from the trees.

The next moment, Obito turned his head and saw only darkness enveloping him.

Illusion Technique: Dark Travel!

Obito had heard Madara describe this kind of illusion technique, and it was very effective against their clan, especially his Kamui ability.

They had originally planned to rescue the Iwagakure ninja who had come with them, but given the current situation, it was clearly impossible to do so.

He quickly retreated, his body disappearing into another space.

but.

In that instant, he felt—

His own knife was drawing in a tremendous suction force, cutting towards him.

not good!

Obito was horrified and quickly threw away the blade.

But in that instant when he was distracted...

boom!

A powerful stream of chakra burst forth in all directions.

Although he ran extremely fast, part of his body still couldn't dodge in time and was directly shattered by the exploding chakra flow.

Upon entering the Kamui dimension, Obito screamed and writhed in agony.

"Ah!"

His feet were blasted apart!

White blood cells rapidly covered and spread across his body, reviving his foot, but the process was extremely painful.

Daito lay motionless on the ground.

He was just glad he ran fast!

If he had been any slower, his opponent might have killed him with a single punch.

"Kyohiko!"

He gritted his teeth, but there wasn't much hatred in his eyes.

"This road is destined to be difficult!"

"I will persevere!"

He kept encouraging himself to counteract the external pain.

As for that Iwagakure ninja, he didn't care about any of that. (End of Chapter)