Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Chapter 102 The Mysterious Return of Tobirama to Konoha

Borders of various countries.

Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru drove away the spies from the various hidden villages according to the original plan.

A person's name, a tree's shadow—

To be honest, the title of "Sannin" is not exactly an honorable one.

But gradually, it also became a resounding nickname.

The spies from the villages spotted Orochimaru and his men from afar and fled as fast as they could.

The area under the jurisdiction of Xiaoyin Village is essentially a buffer zone tacitly approved by the major hidden villages.

Fighting here will not cause any diplomatic problems; only retreating back to one's own borders will be considered a provocative act of starting a war.

"It's almost time—" Orochimaru squinted at the Sand Village spies ahead, whom he had already forced all the way into the Land of Rain.

They eventually stopped at the border of the Land of Wind.

Soon after, just as Hiruzen Sarutobi had predicted, Sunagakure also summoned an equal number of ninjas.

Known as the "Scorching Release Master" and possessing the Scorching Release bloodline limit, Yekura.

He is highly respected within Sunagakure and is a powerful new force, regarded as a strong contender for the Fourth Kazekage, on par with Rasa.

"Orochimaru, this is the Land of Wind's territory. What are you planning to do?"

"We signed a truce agreement. Don't embarrass your teacher; he's the Hokage who inherited the spirit of the First Hokage. This is your personal matter!"

With his arms crossed, Yekura's imposing manner was in no way inferior to Orochimaru's, and he spoke righteously.

These words startled Orochimaru.

What do you mean I embarrassed the teacher? This is exactly what the teacher made me do!

"What do you mean?" Orochimaru asked with a light cough.

"Don't make me report this to the Third Kazekage and have him report your actions to the Third Hokage! Get out of here!"

Ye Cang sneered, "The Third Hokage was a well-known peace lover in the ninja world. Even after fighting so fiercely with Kumogakure, and despite the support from all sides, he still reiterated the spirit of the First Hokage and refused to start a war."

"You can't fool me. The Third Hokage won't tolerate you chasing our ninjas like this."

After hearing these words, Orochimaru carefully examined Yekura.

He was surprised to find that Yekura seemed to be serious.

Regardless of the propaganda tone within Sunagakure, the fact remains that this understanding exists—

It's confirmed, he's a bit strong, but absolutely brainless idiot!

There are also rumors circulating that this woman has the potential to become the Fourth Kazekage.

Orochimaru could only say that it was impossible.

With that kind of childish intelligence, it's a miracle he doesn't get stabbed to death by his own people in a fight—

In the old Konoha, someone like Pakura, who dared to declare she was competing for the Hokage position and offend Danzo, was practically a genius.

They couldn't even last a month before being sentenced to suicide after being struck by eighteen limbs of venom.

On the other hand, Orochimaru was also impressed by Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation.

"Kind-hearted people" and "peace-loving" are now another legacy of the first generation.

Reputation is something that cannot be seen or touched, and seems to have no effect.

It cannot resist powerful enemies, nor can it improve strength, but it is like an invisible poison, accumulating in people's hearts, and it is unknown when it will exert a strong effect.

"The teacher is indeed a kind and good person, but he's not a ninja who can be described so simply—"

Yekura's poor mental state is certainly one reason.

But without Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation, she wouldn't have had this strange realization.

"Speechless now? I advise you to stay away from Shimura Danzo—"

"You probably also want to become the Fourth Hokage, right? You should cherish your reputation. If you keep associating with people like that, you might suffer the consequences."

Seeing Orochimaru deep in thought, Yekura had a sudden inspiration.

This is a perfect opportunity to sow discord within Konoha!

It is a fact that Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura spent some time together in Root.

"Thank you for reminding me." Orochimaru smiled slightly.

Do you really need to stir things up?

He and Danzo Shimura had already openly declared their intentions to overthrow the table!

However, with Hiruzen Sarutobi around, their struggle was a healthy mutual supervision, maintaining a framework of "fighting without breaking apart".

"I am not here on a personal basis, but on behalf of the Hokage and Konoha to invite you to Kusagakure."

"We discovered a large number of ninjas they were illegally imprisoning in Kusagakure. We have already breached their defenses and categorized the trapped individuals, including some from Sunagakure."

"We need you to claim the funds and confirm the amount currently used by Kusagakure to compensate Sunagakure."

Ye Cang was completely puzzled.

Since when did humanitarian aid become available in the ninja world?

Still about other hidden villages—

Furthermore, what does it mean that Kusagakure has been breached?

It's not that Yekura thinks Konoha can't defeat Kusagakure, but it's a bit too fast!

Yekura turned to look at the Sunagakure scout, her gaze filled with doubt.

The intelligence she received indicated that Konoha was suddenly pressing towards Kusagakure from the direction of Kusagakure, but no large force was attacking Kusagakure; instead, they were pursuing the scouts along the way.

"Less than an hour at most, Lord Yekura!" the Sunagakure scout reported. "He's lying. Everything in Kusagakure was normal an hour ago—"

Orochimaru chuckled.

He didn't actually know what was happening in Kusagakure, but it was all an order from the Hokage.

If all departments have taken on the task, then there won't be any problems.

"If we don't come, we will automatically consider the Sand Village ninjas and compensation as a waiver—"

Orochimaru chuckled, "Right now, Jiraiya and Tsunade should have already gone to inform Iwagakure and Kumogakure. We won't kidnap any Sunagakure ninja, but it's hard to say what will happen to them—"

Yekura frowned. So, none of the "Sannin" participated in this operation?

"Go and report to the Third Kazekage," Yecang instructed the scout.

After that, Yekura summoned a group of Sunagakure ninjas from the border and, together with Orochimaru, headed to Kusagakure.

She wants to see—

What on earth is Konoha up to?!

Meanwhile.

Tsunade and Tsuchida, as well as Jiraiya and Tsuchida, all had similar conversations.

The forces from the three hidden villages all rushed towards Kusagakure at top speed.

They all wanted to know how Konoha had managed to breach Kusagakure in such a short time.

Such infiltration and blitzkrieg capabilities are terrifying.

If what happened is true, it means they lost crucial information about Konoha—

If we don't figure this out, we'll definitely suffer a great loss if we ever go to war with Konoha!

Actually, Konoha hasn't changed much these days.

Aside from the Flying Thunder God Technique, it's merely about preventing internal strife and consolidating and releasing existing resources.

Even so, it's already amazing enough.

This is also what Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura often said—"Konoha's resources are too deep—".

When the various groups arrived at Kusagakure, they witnessed a scene that shocked them.

The ninjas imprisoned in Kusagakure were divided into different sections, and they all sat obediently cross-legged on the ground, forming one square formation after another.

At the front of the formation were signs indicating the villages they belonged to, such as Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure.

The other area contained the corpses of the Hidden Grass Village and some prisoners crouching with their heads in their hands—most of them were members of the "Hana no Kusa" (Grass Flower), also known as the Doves.

Konoha had no interest in the Land of Grass, considering it a wasteland, as the management costs far outweighed the benefits.

Just punish them, then install a new leader who fears Konoha.

In the very center were the books and possessions of Kusagakure, including one or two interesting sealing techniques, but Danzo had already taken them away.

The rest are mostly mass-produced goods.

There are only one or two that are somewhat interesting, serving as a facade of "fairness, impartiality, and transparency."

However, it was also copied by Fugaku and others.

"This work was done so well, so professionally—" Ye Cang couldn't help but think to himself.

In less than two hours, Konoha managed to thoroughly investigate Kusagakure and even categorize the prisoners and refugees.

The level of organization involved is frightening.

Tsuchida's eyes flashed; as the strategist of Kumogakure, he had thought of things even more than Yekura—

In an instant, Tsuchida understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's intention.

This is a complete show of force, a flexing of muscles by the various hidden villages.

What Konoha gained was far more than what was displayed on the table.

But the earthen platform couldn't say anything.

Because Konoha now holds the right and prestige of "rescuing ninjas from other countries," he glanced around and saw more than a dozen ninjas with standard Kumogakure appearances.

This cannot be faked.

Moreover, they even went so far as to present Kusagakure's money and ninjutsu, intending to divide them among the various victimized villages—

This step back almost completely shut down any possible excuses for making a fuss.

Huang Tu's thinking was relatively simple. All he had to do was carefully remember all the details of the scene, then go home and report to his father, Tu Ying, and then carry out the decision.

Huang Tu gave an older Iwagakure chunin a big hug: "Brother, I thought you were dead!"

"Those lowly hyenas tricked me, they almost drained my chakra—"

The chubby ninja from Iwagakure chuckled and said, "However, thank you—thank you for coming to pick me up. I can go home now!"

He wanted to thank Konoha, but it was really inappropriate, so he swallowed the words back in time.

This Iwagakure ninja had taken Huang Tu on missions when he was a child, and the two were close friends despite their age difference.

"These ninjas from remote villages, please take them back if you're passing by—"

Orochimaru slowly said, "Our opinion in Konoha is that the militant faction that advocates imprisoning ninjas from various hidden villages is unforgivable, so we'll clean it up for you."

"The pacifist Kusagakure remained to maintain order in the Land of Grass."

"Of these ninjutsu and money, Konoha will take 30%, and the remaining four great hidden villages will each take 10%."

"Of the remaining 30%, 20% will be divided equally among the other hidden villages, and 10% will be given to the Dove faction's Grass Village to rebuild their homes."

"This is the Hokage's opinion."

Tsuchikage thought for a moment and nodded: "I accept this for now, but I reserve the right to make further changes. I will go back and report to the Raikage."

"Your Konoha's rash deployment of troops, while not necessarily a bad thing, is still—"

Orochimaru said with a sneer, "If it weren't for your Kumogakure hiring Kusagakure to infiltrate Konoha, we wouldn't have been able to capture so many hyenas."

"Without the information in their heads, we'd probably still be kept in the dark by Kusagakure. Open your eyes wide and see if any of your ninjas are being held captive!"

"How dare you Cloud Village members speak like that? Get out of here with your people!"

Tu Tai's face was a patchwork of blue and white.

Although public opinion in the ninja world can't kill someone with insults, the last wave of criticism against Kumogakure was cleverly shifted onto the Third Mizukage.

But it still has an impact.

If Orochimaru seizes on this point and doesn't let it go, then things will get very complicated.

The Grass Village imprisoned the Hidden Cloud Village and was employed by the Hidden Cloud Village.

"Sorry for saying too much."

"I have always admired the Third Hokage, please don't misunderstand."

"We, the Hidden Cloud Village, have always been peace-loving. This must be a trap set by someone else." Tu Tai adjusted his mindset, said a few polite words, and then quickly left after handing over the duties.

The other ninjas were already looking at him strangely—

"Wait, take the compensation you deserve before you leave. Konoha is ruled by the Will of Fire."

"The Will of Fire belongs not only to Konoha, but to the entire ninja world."

Orochimaru, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, said, "This is what the Hokage has always advocated; I hope you will remember it."

Tsuchida frowned, and he noticed that one or two Cloud Village ninjas nodded subconsciously.

"Thank you for your guidance—"

Tsuchitai made up his mind that he had to make great efforts to make up for these ninjas after returning, otherwise they would become an unstable factor for the future of Kumogakure.

Even if it disrupts the current economy of the Hidden Cloud Village to some extent, it is something that must be done.

Ye Cang nodded thoughtfully.

Is it from Konoha, or from the ninja world?

She didn't think too much about it, but she felt that Sunagakure should learn from the good things, and perhaps she could mention them—

It would be good to try and find a way to achieve the Will of Sand, even if it's just by feeling around the Leaf Village!

"Your offer is quite generous. I'll accept it on behalf of the Third Kazekage for now, and we'll discuss the details later."

"The same goes for Iwagakure."

After disclosing the assets and ninjutsu of Kusagakure, Orochimaru and representatives from the various hidden villages discussed the follow-up.

A preliminary agreement was signed regarding the non-interference in Kusagakure (Grass Village) during peacetime by the villages of Sunagakure, Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Konoha.

Although it's practically worthless compared to a peace agreement, something is better than nothing.

It also served as a warning to the doves of Kusagakure: any further similar actions would result in the destruction of the village and the country.

"What do we do with these Hidden Mist ninja? Nobody's going the same way as them—"

Before leaving, Pakura said to Orochimaru, "Don't end up in Konoha!"

"No, every Konoha ninja is very expensive—"

"Joining Konoha isn't that simple."

Orochimaru chuckled: "Notify the Third Mizukage to send someone to pick them up. I've heard things aren't peaceful over there, but there's nothing we can do about it."

"My teacher has some connections with the Third Mizukage, so let him go back to where he came from—"

Ye Cang nodded. It was clear from the last time the various hidden villages mocked the Third Mizukage that Hiruzen Sarutobi was holding back and not kicking him while he was down.

"What do you mean by 'very expensive'?" Ye Cang asked, puzzled.

"You'll find out eventually. After all, it's impossible for Sunagakure not to send spies to the Land of Fire." Orochimaru waved his hand, too lazy to say anything more to Pakura.

He still has a lot to do back in the village—

"Hmph, expensive? Do you even have the concept of expensive ninjas?!"

Ye Cang spat out, "Pretending to be mysterious!"

A few days later.

After Konoha identified the rescued ninja, it notified all the major ninja clans and their families to come and claim them.

Tobirama Senju and Uzumaki Shio were also among them; the necessary procedures still had to be followed.

In Konoha today, procedures take precedence.

Fugaku Uchiha, who was in charge of maintaining order, smiled and comforted the overjoyed family members while walking around like a street urchin.

The Uchiha clan also participated in this operation, and they felt a great sense of accomplishment.

"Young man, have you decided on your name yet?"

Fugaku Uchiha walked up to Tobirama Senju and asked with a smile, "What should I call you, Uchiha?"

Tobirama Senju glanced at him: "I don't plan to join the Uchiha clan. Is it not allowed for me to live as an independent ninja?"

Fugaku Uchiha smiled. This kid is so stubborn!

But when Fugaku Uchiha saw Tobirama Senju's clean face, his smile froze.

no--

He blinked hard.

It's as if Uchiha Izuna from the clan history has been resurrected!

Although her face still looks a bit youthful due to her age, and some details don't quite match up, it has a sharper edge.

But at first glance, it's basically impossible to tell the difference!

"No, you have to join the Uchiha!" Fugaku shouted, losing his composure.

"Why? Does Konoha also use this kind of coercion?"

Tobirama Senju sneered as he withdrew his hand from Fugaku's.

Fugaku Uchiha wanted to say something more, but when he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo walking over from a distance, he cried out in his heart, "Oh no!"

He could recognize Uchiha Izuna—

These two disciples of Tobirama Senju might also have some recollection of Izuna Uchiha.

Fugaku Uchiha hurriedly said, "Remember, the Uchiha will always be on our side. I would never harm you. We share the blood of an ancestor."

"If anyone tries to take you away later, whatever you do, don't go. Wait for me to go back and get the family genealogy!"

"No, I'll find Clan Chief Isshin to tell you, wait for me, you must wait for me!" Fugaku dashed towards the clan's territory, his speed even exceeding his usual limits.

Tobirama Senju shook his head noncommittally and looked at Danzo Shimura.

This was the first time he had seen his apprentice.

Upon seeing this, Tobirama Senju felt a surge of displeasure.

What kind of outfit is Danzo wearing?

It looked neither human nor ghost, with a large bandage wrapped around its head, but a quick sense revealed it wasn't injured.

So, is it about constantly publicizing one's hard work, achievements, and sacrifices?

That's an incredibly stupid picture!

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