Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

The Land of Fire.

The daimyo residence.

Inside the extremely luxurious room.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire sat in the main seat.

The folding fan in his hand, a symbol of his status, was trembling slightly and uncontrollably.

And opposite him.

Chiba leaned casually against the back of the mahogany chair.

He held a freshly brewed cup of hot tea in his hand, looking extremely relaxed.

"Lord Chiba."

"I have already had the documents regarding your succession as the Fifth Hokage prepared."

Daming swallowed hard.

His voice lacked the majesty of a ruler; instead, it carried a hint of deliberate flattery.

"Your Excellency is very efficient."

Chiba put down his teacup, making a crisp clinking sound.

His voice wasn't loud, but it made Daming's entire body of fat tremble violently.

Just started.

The daimyo also wanted to give Chiba a hard time.

Because he is the daimyo of the Land of Fire, he controls the economic lifeline of Konoha Village.

however.

In front of Chiba.

The twelve guardian ninjas that the daimyo relied on were as weak as ants.

They didn't even last a second before Chiba casually slapped them away.

This also made Daimyo fully realize the reality.

Hiruzen Sarutobi follows the rules.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi needs the support of the daimyo and the funds allocated by the daimyo.

But what about Chiba?

This monster has the blood of the Thousand Hands flowing through its veins and possesses the legendary Wood Release technique.

He doesn't care about any worldly rules at all!

He had no doubt.

If he dares to go against Chiba.

Chiba would definitely break his neck and replace him with a more obedient puppet.

"I'm glad you're satisfied, Lord Chiba."

"Under your leadership, Konoha will surely usher in unprecedented prosperity!"

Daming wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

On his face, he forced a fawning smile.

"The annual funding for the daimyo government will be increased by another 30%."

"Konoha is about to enter a period of rapid development and needs more money."

Chiba glanced at him.

His gaze was calm and undisturbed.

This is not a discussion.

It was a pure command.

"no problem!"

"This is for the peace of the Land of Fire, and it is only right!"

Da Ming nodded repeatedly and immediately agreed.

The Land of Fire is the richest country in the ninja world.

Even if we increase the funding by another 30%, there won't be any major problems.

Chiba stood up.

The black divine robes fluttered even without wind.

He didn't glance at Da Ming again, turned around and walked towards the gate.

Until Chiba's figure completely disappeared at the end of the corridor.

It was as if all the strength had been drained from his name.

He collapsed onto the tatami mat, panting heavily.

"monster……"

"This is a complete monster..."

Da Ming muttered to himself.

He suddenly began to feel sorry for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Faced with such an unconventional and domineering figure.

Those old geezers, whose minds are full of political calculations, probably don't even understand how they died.

……

Inside an izakaya (Japanese pub).

Chiba pushed open the door, and a gentle breeze ruffled his short hair.

Tsunade remained seated at the bar.

She held a wine glass in her hand, seemingly lost in thought.

"You really aren't coming back with me?"

Chiba stopped and turned her head slightly.

Tsunade did not turn around.

She suddenly tilted her head back and downed the glass of strong liquor in one gulp.

The spicy liquid flowed down my throat and into my stomach, bringing a burning, stinging sensation.

"I told you, I'm not going back."

"You've grown wings now, Konoha is already yours."

"What would I go back for?"

"Are you going to send those old bastards to the guillotine one by one?"

Tsunade's tone carried a hint of self-deprecation.

Chiba looked at her quietly.

He understood Tsunade's inner struggle.

That place was once her hometown, and it held everything she once wanted to protect.

But Konoha has changed a long time ago!

I promise you.

"If Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't cause trouble, I'll spare his life."

After leaving this message.

Chiba then strode out of the izakaya.

Tsunade's fingers tightened suddenly around the wine glass.

She closed her eyes, and two lines of clear tears silently slid down her cheeks.

"Old man..."

"Don't do anything reckless!"

Tsunade knew Chiba's ruthlessness better than anyone else.

He spared the life of the Hiruzen Sarutobi.

This was already the biggest concession Chiba had made out of consideration for her.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi wants to cause trouble.

Chiba will definitely kill Hiruzen Sarutobi, and may even wipe out the entire Sarutobi clan.

……

at the same time.

Wood Release has been reinstated in the ninja world...

Chiba forcefully suppressed Konoha's high-ranking officials...

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was forced to abdicate.

These messages spread like wildfire throughout the entire ninja world.

……

The Land of Wind.

Inside the Kazekage's office in Sunagakure.

"Wood Release..."

"A giant wooden figure hundreds of meters tall..."

Looking at the intelligence scroll in his hand.

Rosa's facial muscles were twitching violently and uncontrollably.

His voice was very hoarse, even with a slight tremor that was hard to hide.

the other side.

Maki knelt on one knee below, not daring to even raise his head.

As the Kazekage's confidant, he was all too aware of the current predicament of Sunagakure.

The daimyo of the Land of Wind is constantly cutting military spending.

The village's fighting capacity is facing a shortage of capable successors.

In order to maintain the village's deterrent power.

Rasa even sealed the One-Tailed Beast inside his own son in order to create an ultimate weapon.

But now?

A descendant of the Senju clan has suddenly appeared in Konoha Village!

The opponent not only awakened Wood Release, but also directly suppressed the entire Konoha leadership!

Such strength has already subtly surpassed the level of a Kage-level expert.

"Kazekage-sama."

"Could this information be exaggerated?"

A moment later.

Maki swallowed hard and asked with difficulty.

"exaggerate?"

"This was witnessed firsthand by a spy infiltrating Konoha."

"Shimura Danzo had no chance to resist and died a gruesome death on the spot."

"The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was even forced to resign!"

"Tell me, are these all fake?"

"..."

Luo Sha slammed his hand on the table.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his chest heaved violently.

Even though I've never met Chiba.

He could also imagine how powerful Chiba was!

That was a power that he, as the Wind Shadow, could never contend with!

"Sunagakure...is in grave danger!"

For a long time.

Luo Sha slumped into the chair, utterly dejected.

Once Chiba has fully integrated the power of Konoha.

Given that boy's domineering style, he would never be as weak as Hiruzen Sarutobi and pursue any kind of peaceful diplomacy.

Sunagakure is the closest village to Konoha.

They are likely to become the first targets for Konoha's annexation.

"Give the order immediately!"

"Comprehensively shrink the border defense line."

"All ninjas on missions outside the village are strictly forbidden from provoking Konoha!"

"in addition."

"Go check on Gaara!"

"No matter what it takes, we must make him master the power of the One-Tailed Beast!"

"..."

A glint of madness flashed in Luo Sha's eyes.

Facing the legendary Wood Release.

The tailed beasts might be the only trump card that Sunagakure has left.

Even this trump card could backfire on them at any moment...

But now that things have come to this, Luo Sha can't care about anything else!