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Chapter 128 The Ninja World War Begins! (10,000-word update, please subscribe and vote!)

Developing illusion techniques is indeed difficult, but Hoshino Shuichi has also figured out how to quickly break through the enemy's chakra circulation system and directly attack their mental will.

The breakthrough lies in the art of spiritualization.

Unfortunately, if we could obtain the Mind Transfer Technique from the Mountain Clan, it might be faster.

……

However, while Hoshino Shuichi was busy in Konoha like a little bee, the situation in the ninja world was changing rapidly.

In Iwagakure, at the Tsuchikage's building, Huang Tu, holding a piece of intelligence, walked into the Tsuchikage's office with a solemn yet somewhat excited expression.

"Father, I have some very important information!"

Onoki looked up at the sound: "About the Sand Village?"

Huang Tu nodded: "The Third Generation Kazekage has disappeared!"

"Um?"

Onoki paused for a moment, then flew up, took the information from Huang Tu, and examined it carefully: "The Kazekage has disappeared? No wonder the Sand Ninja have been acting like madmen lately!"

"In other words, the Kazekage is very likely Sasori of the Red Sand, who is wanted by Sunagakure, and also Rōshi..."

Then Onoki asked his son, "Can Old Purple defeat the Kazekage?"

Huang Tu shook his head: "The Kazekage has the ability to suppress Tailed Beasts, not to mention Tailed Beast Jinchuriki."

"Father, do you mean the Third Kazekage is dead?"

Onoki said in a deep voice, "With the strength of the Third Kazekage, if he has disappeared, there is only one possibility: he has been killed."

As an observer, he clearly saw things more clearly than the people from Sunagakure.

The people of Sunagakure, clinging to a sliver of hope, searched everywhere for the Third Kazekage under the guise of searching for Sasori of the Red Sand.

Moreover, they just sent someone over a few days ago to demand the return of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Rōshi.

So...

Onoki: "Call a plenary meeting!"

In less than half an hour, Onoki's decision to wage war against Sunagakure was unanimously approved.

Now is the best time to attack, as Sunagakure's defenses are weakened due to their search for the Third Kazekage.

Secondly, if Iwagakure doesn't start a war now, Sunagakure, once they realize the truth and accept the fact that the Third Kazekage is dead, will also choose to start a war against Iwagakure in order to avenge the Third Kazekage.

With the order to start the war issued, the war machine of Iwagakure immediately sprang into action. In less than half a day, a ninja army of a thousand men swiftly marched south, heading straight for the Land of Wind.

The reason they were able to assemble their troops so quickly was because Iwagakure had been preparing for war for some time.

Either the Sand Village attacks, or they rush over first.

The Iwa ninja's actions were undoubtedly incredibly swift. They entered the Land of Birds that very day, and wherever they went, they wiped out or captured all the Sand ninja teams searching for the Third Kazekage.

The next day, the Iwa ninja forces crossed the Land of Birds and stormed into the Land of Wind without any preparation from the Sand ninja's border guards.

The Sand Ninja's border guard force was like a sandcastle built by children on the beach, which was easily destroyed by the Iwa Ninja.

……

October 12, Konoha 44.

On the third day after the Iwa ninja invaded Sunagakure, in the conference room of the Konoha Hokage Building.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane all gathered together.

Danzo was even more imposing than before, staring at Hiruzen Sarutobi and saying, "The facts have proven that the Third Kazekage died at the hands of Sasori of the Red Sand and the Four-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure."

"The Iwa ninja have already taken advantage of the Sand ninja's weakened defenses to enter the Land of Wind. Hiruzen, this is an excellent opportunity, whether for the Sand ninja or the Iwa ninja!"

"The infiltration of the Land of Grass by the Iwa ninja is already very serious!"

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu both nodded, but they didn't say anything, only looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained calm and said, "Although the Iwa ninja have already deployed troops, according to intelligence, the vanguard force will not exceed 1,500."

"Sunagakure was caught off guard by the disappearance of the Third Kazekage; their strength is not weak."

"If we start a war now, whether it's attacking Sunagakure or attacking both Sunagakure and Iwagakure at the same time, then Kumogakure will definitely not sit idly by and will take the opportunity to send troops."

"And then there's Kirigakure. If the Cloud Ninja sends troops, they won't let this opportunity pass. In that case, we'll have to fight on three fronts."

"Danzo, we haven't fully recovered from the last Shinobi World War!"

Mitokado Hō and Utatane Koharu agreed, finding the reasoning quite reasonable and the considerations more comprehensive, and nodded in unison.

Danzo's heart sank. Two useless people!

They were supporting him just a moment ago, but now they've changed their minds so quickly.

However, Danzo did not give up: "If we don't seize this opportunity to gain the upper hand now, do you think the Cloud Ninja and Mist Ninja won't attack us?"

"Even without the death of the Third Kazekage, the major ninja villages were already itching to make a move."

"The Iwa ninja covet the Land of Grass, while the Kumo ninja want to seize the interests of smaller countries like the Land of Hot Springs and the Land of Rice Fields."

"The Hidden Mist Village also wants to extend its influence to the mainland!"

"Now that war has broken out, it will inevitably reach the Land of Fire sooner or later, because we occupy the most resource-rich area!"

Mitokado Hō and Utatane Koharu thought about it and agreed that it made sense.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "Even so, the later we enter the war, the greater our advantage will be."

"The sooner we enter the war, the more we will be caught up in fighting on multiple fronts, which will be extremely disadvantageous for us. Our forces will be stretched thin, and we could easily be routed!"

After listening, Mitokado Homura finally spoke up, "Hiruzen is right."

"However, Hiruzen, Danzo has a point. Even if we don't participate in the war now, we must make preparations."

"Jiraiya isn't in the village. Let's call him back. War could break out at any moment."

Koharu Tsurugi also said, "Let's start reducing the workload. We need to have the capacity to mobilize manpower at any time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: "I've already had Minato inform Jiraiya."

He then looked at Danzo, whose expression was not good, and said, "Danzo, pay more attention to the Land of Rain. It would be best if you could win over Hanzo and form an alliance with us."

Danzo, that hawk, needs to be given something to do, so he doesn't get too carried away.

and……

Seeing that Danzo did not immediately nod, Hiruzen Sarutobi said emphatically, "As for the First Hokage's cell experiments, let's leave it at that. Don't let Orochimaru do any more of it."

This matter was reported by Hideaki Hoshino last month, but he only brought it up now to make a small fuss.

Danzo was startled upon hearing this, almost thinking that Hiruzen Sarutobi had discovered the existence of the armor.

Mitokado and Koharu both frowned, but neither of them said anything to blame them.

Danzo clenched his fist tightly and said in a deep voice, "Understood!"

"I will personally lead the people to the Land of Rain!"

The meeting has now concluded.

Danzo came full of confidence and swagger, but ended up returning in a sorry state.

After returning to the Root base, Danzo still couldn't swallow his anger. He then went to the training ground of Kagami and finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Kagami's Wood Release technique.

This will be his trump card!

After observing silently for a moment, Danzo turned and left, returning to the Root base and immediately beginning to make arrangements.

Not long after, a large number of Root members gathered, and Danzo led them away from Konoha and headed straight for the Land of Rain.

Since we can't achieve anything within the village, let's go to the Land of Rain to look for opportunities!

……

Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly received news of Danzo's departure from the village and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Danzo also put a lot of pressure on him, because Danzo didn't actually represent himself. There were other pro-war factions in Konoha who were all on Danzo's side.

"War..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed.

He genuinely didn't want a major war.

The last Shinobi World War resulted in heavy losses, and Konoha is only just beginning to recover, but Kakashi's generation has not yet fully matured.

Once war breaks out and multiple fronts are fought, these young geniuses will inevitably face the most dangerous missions.

However, thinking of Minato and Hoshino Shuichi, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt quite comforted.

And Kakashi, he'll be a promising talent in the future.

Uchiha Shisui of the Uchiha clan...

One person after another flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.

……

Meanwhile, in an underground experimental base on the back mountain of Konoha Village, Hoshino Shuichi looked at the various experimental instruments that had been completely arranged and couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "Finally finished?"

Tsunade, who had checked everything with Asuka and Shizune, smiled and said, "Now we can officially begin the experiment."

Previously, it was all done at Konoha Hospital, but the First Hokage's cells were too special, and with so many people and so many eyes, it was very troublesome.

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Then let's begin!"

As he spoke, he, Asuka, and Shizune brought out the sealed scrolls one by one, unsealed them, and took out the samples.

There are Hashirama cells, the Third Kazekage's cells, the Four-Tails and Eight-Tails cells, and even Hayate Gekko's cells.

After quickly preparing the experimental materials, Hoshino Shuichi discussed the plan with Tsunade.

Clearly, the study of intercolumnar cells must be given top priority.

However, research on tailed beast cells also plays a role in the development of medical ninjutsu, since tailed beast chakra has a strong healing effect.

"Then let's use Shadow Clone Technique together!"

Tsunade waved her hand, her heroic spirit soaring to the heavens.

Xingxia Xiu curled his lip, thinking, "He's the one who's exhausted!"

However, being surrounded by beautiful women isn't bad either.

Let's begin!

With a wave of his hand, Xingxia Xiu got busy.

And this busyness lasted until evening.

On his way home, Hoshita Shuichi overheard people discussing the war between the Iwa and Suna ninja. Asuka whispered in his ear, "Shuichi, if we get discovered, will we be surrounded and attacked by the Suna and Iwa ninja?"

Hoshino Shuichi chuckled softly, "Don't worry, you won't be discovered."

If they are discovered, it won't just be the Sand Ninja and Iwa Ninja who will be besieged; the Cloud Ninja and Mist Ninja will definitely take advantage of the situation as well.

At that time...

That's so exciting!

Back home, after dinner, Yakushi Nonou also talked about the war between Iwagakure and Sunagakure. She knew more about it than Asuka and was more worried.

If the matter is exposed, under immense pressure, will Konoha hand over the culprit?

This is what Yakushi Nonou is most worried about.

Hoshino Hideichi could see this and took Yakushi Nonou's hand to comfort her, saying, "Don't worry, there's no evidence for this."

"Even if they insist it was me, they can't do anything to me. I have mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique."

The only leverage Orochimaru possessed was the Third Kazekage's cells.

However, given Orochimaru's personality, he wouldn't reveal it to Danzo.

Even Danzo wouldn't do this to him, especially now that he can still bring Danzo benefits.

Otherwise, why would there be any need for evidence? Danzo could have already leaked the information to the Sand and Iwa ninja to force Konoha to hand over the person.

Of course, all fearlessness stems from strength!

(End of this chapter)