Konoha: Becoming a God Starting with Aburame

Chapter 231 Killing Someone by Destroying Their Spirit—How Deceptive is the Water Pipe? It Only Adds to Laughter!

Suiken made significant contributions to Takigakure Village, even though it wasn't his intention, but that's the truth.

Not only did they send half a bottle of Hero's Water as a foundation for the village after it was plundered by the Sand and Iwa ninjas.

They also bore the brunt of the anger of the entire Takigakure village, allowing the villagers to vent their resentment before uniting as one to rebuild their homes.

More importantly, it became a stepping stone for Shibuki to become the next leader of Takigakure, allowing Shibuki to successfully succeed as the leader of Takigakure.

Finally, she would be taken back to Konoha by Kakashi as a "witness," because Suien was, after all, a Jonin of Takigakure, a high-ranking member of the village, and her status carried considerable weight. This would effectively demonstrate Takigakure's submission to and affinity with Konoha.

It can only be said that the leader of the Takigakure clan used hookah quite frequently.

Although the hookah itself was very resistant and kept struggling, wanting to fight to the death and give this cowardly old man in front of it a good blow.

If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have ended up in this situation!

Hookah really didn't expect that he would be defeated by this old man's cowardice, and he didn't even have time to use the half bottle of hero's water!

"There's no need to struggle anymore; everything has settled. It's a good thing that Shibuki has become the leader of Takigakure. Consider everything you've suffered as atonement for your betrayal of Takigakure."

The water pipe's eyes revealed strong disapproval, and it let out a whimpering sound to refute the leader of the Takigakure ninja, wanting to defend its last dignity with its firm resistance.

"After betraying the village, you dare to swagger back in? Shuiyan, you're really bold. Do you think you've done something perfect?"

The leader of the Takigakure ninja shook his head, his murky eyes looking at Shibuki, who was being welcomed by the villagers.

"Tsk... You wanted to sacrifice the village to achieve your own goals, but in the end, you ended up sacrificing yourself to achieve the village's goals. That's really laughable."

"Even without you, the village would have been powerless to resist the Sand and Iwa ninja, and the final outcome would have been inevitable. But the fact remains that you betrayed the village."

"Fortunately, you are more valuable to the village than you were before you betrayed it! Don't worry, even if the entire Takigakure village resents you, I will never forget your contributions to the village."

"How much cunning can hookah possess? It only adds to the amusement!"

Upon hearing the leader of the Takigakure ninja's chilling words, Mizuki's face flushed red with rage, her eyes blazing with fury. She stammered, trying to say something to uphold her dignity, but her mouth was gagged, and she couldn't utter a single word.

A profound sense of despair overwhelmed me, as if my entire life had been negated.

Under the watchful eyes of the Takigakure leader and Kakashi, he tried to speak but couldn't utter a sound, making him look quite comical.

Kakashi didn't say much when he heard the leader of the Takigakure ninja say that killing someone was like destroying their spirit.

It's clear that the leader of the Takigakure was very angry about Suien's betrayal, otherwise he wouldn't have pulled this stunt on their last meeting.

"I understand the situation in Takigakure Village. I apologize for bothering you these past few days. I'll take my hookah with me."

"No problem, I'll leave the hookah to you. I'm so grateful for all the trouble you've caused these past few days, Hatake-kun. If it weren't for you, Shibuki's succession as the leader of Takigakure wouldn't have been so smooth."

Kakashi's identity holds a unique significance for Takigakure, which has been invaded.

That was a protective umbrella!

Even if Kakashi does nothing, he can bring peace to the villagers of Takigakure.

But who brought Kakashi back?

—Watashiki!

This is also why Shibuki was able to succeed as the leader of Takigakure so easily.

If Shibuki returns to Takigakure with Kakashi, people will naturally assume that he is related to Kakashi.

They feared it might only be a slight connection, and the villagers didn't want to oppose the involvement of the villagers.

After all, there are no small matters in diplomacy!

Otherwise, based solely on the fact that Shuiyan is Shemu's master, Shemu would have a hard time passing the test.

People aren't stupid. If there's something wrong with hookah, doesn't your apprentice have a problem too?

Displaced anger never needs a reason!

Once Shibuki becomes the target of their anger, even the leader of the Takigakure ninja might not be able to suppress it.

Kakashi nodded slightly to the leader of the Takigakure ninja, then swiftly and accurately delivered a chop to the back of Suigan's neck. He then quickly tapped Suigan's unconscious body a few times to seal her chakra.

"I'm sorry to have bothered you during this time, goodbye."

Kakashi, though very polite, still had that indifferent, dead-fish-like expression on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work. Hatake-kun will always be a friend of Takigakure. If you encounter any trouble, please tell us. Takigakure is willing to help at all costs."

The leader of the Takigakure ninja clan seemed to be pointing something out.

"Takigakure is willing to be a steadfast ally of Konoha."

Kakashi nodded slightly and left Takigakure with the unconscious Suiken.

……

The Hokage's office.

"Thank you for your hard work, Kakashi."

Minato said to Kakashi, who had completed his mission.

"Suiken was a rogue ninja from Takigakure. She was responsible for providing intelligence when Sunagakure and Iwagakure invaded Takigakure, which allowed us to have a clear understanding of the matter."

Minato had actually obtained intelligence from spies in Sunagakure and Iwagakure, and the invasion of Takigakure could not be kept secret.

Furthermore, Sunagakure and Iwagakure will not hide it from others; on the contrary, they will publicize it extensively because this can enhance the cohesion of the villages.

But since it was his own disciple who completed the task, he still had to praise him.

Moreover, having personally experienced the invasion of Takigakure by Sunagakure and Iwagakure, Mizuki can compare the information extracted from his mind by the interrogation department with the information gathered.

"The leader of Takigakure wants me to explain to my teacher that Takigakure is willing to become a staunch ally of Konoha. What should we do next?"

Minato wasn't surprised by Kakashi's words; it was within his expectations.

Having been invaded by the combined forces of Sunagakure and Iwagakure, Takigakure had no choice but to align itself with Konoha.

"Konoha will strongly condemn the actions of Sunagakure and Iwagakure in partitioning small countries, express deep concern for Takigakure, which has been invaded, and will closely monitor the situation in the ninja world. We urge everyone to calm down and stop this kind of bullying."

"Will it work?"

Kakachi asked, puzzled.

Minato was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "As long as one is human, one has demands for life, and these demands will breed desires, which will instinctively squeeze the living space of others. Every country has endless reasons, and every country has endless demands."

"All we can do is maintain peace in the ninja world while ensuring Konoha's strength. This is both so that people can enjoy peace a little longer, and also for Konoha's own sake. Because Konoha is the biggest beneficiary of the current system!"

(End of this chapter)