Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 126 The Second Brigade is Acquired

Going from zero to one is a very difficult task, but going from one to nine is actually easier.

Hiroshi Sarutobi is a squad leader in the Anbu, as is Yu Shimura.

So Shimura and his companion lured two ANBU squads into the Forest of Death under the guise of a sparring match.

First, each team member had a one-on-one battle, and then a team battle.

After they had exhausted all their chakra and stamina, Hiroshi Sarutobi revealed his trident, and Minato made a dazzling appearance with Ning Yuan.

Six special Jonin were marked with cursed seals.

The following day, following the same pattern, Hiroshi Sarutobi and Yu Shimura invited the remaining squad of the Second Anbu Battalion to the Forest of Death for a sparring match.

Team members sparred with each other, and team captains sparred with each other.

After a fierce exchange, they felt thoroughly satisfied, but their physical strength, energy, and chakra were all depleted.

Then, Ningyuan and Shuimen arrived.

From then on, all 12 members of the Second Battalion of the Dark Division, except for the battalion commander, were under the control of Ning's organization.

On Wednesday, Shimura Yu invited the captain of the 2nd Anbu Battalion to the Forest of Death for a sparring match, citing my promotion to Elite Jonin and my desire to spar with the captain. The captains of the other two squads also accompanied me.

The captain's name is Sarutobi Shin, and he is also a member of the Sarutobi clan.

If it were just Shimura Yu inviting him, he might not necessarily go, but since Sarutobi Hiroshi is there, and there's another squad leader, then there's definitely no problem.

Even if Shimura Yu had his own ideas, it would still be a two-on-two fight.

After all, Hiroshi Sarutobi would definitely help his own people, right?

Then, it was indeed one-on-one at first, but when Shimura Yu fell into a disadvantageous position, Sarutobi Shin went from one-on-one to one-on-three.

At this point, Sarutobi Shin still didn't sense anything amiss, because all three of them were holding back and didn't exude any murderous aura.

Just when his chakra was exhausted and he could barely stand, Ning Yuan and Minato Namikaze appeared.

With the curse mark inscribed, Sarutobi Shin became the most loyal member of the Ning organization.

"Shin, you know the Dark Division better than we do. Who do you think we should target next?" Ning Yuan asked Sarutobi Shin, who had just switched sides in the Death Forest.

"I think we should elect Sarutobi Shin as the captain of the First Battalion!" Sarutobi Shin said.

"Tell me about this Sarutobi Rei!" Ning Yuan said.

"Sarutobi Rei is the younger sister of the current clan head, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen!" Sarutobi Shin replied.

"Wait a minute!" Ning Yuan exclaimed in surprise, "Hiruzen Sarutobi has a younger sister?"

"Yes!" Shin Sarutobi nodded. "Is there a problem?"

"Um, it seems there really isn't one?"

Come to think of it, those old guys from the Warring States period were very prolific. The Senju and Uchiha clans all had a bunch of brothers and sisters. What's so strange about Hiruzen Sarutobi having a sister?

Just because it wasn't shown in the animation doesn't mean it didn't exist. It's possible that the person was no longer alive at that time!

"Go on!"

"Yes!" Sarutobi Shin nodded: "Sarutobi Rei is 33 years old this year, an elite Jonin, proficient in the four elemental ninjutsu of water, fire, earth, and lightning, and has also mastered the Sarutobi clan's summoning jutsu, Enma. Not only is his ninjutsu incredibly strong, but his staff techniques are also quite formidable!"

"Who is stronger, him or Hiruzen Sarutobi?" Ning Yuan asked.

"That must be Hiruzen Sarutobi!" said Shin Sarutobi.

Ning Yuan nodded: "Continue!"

"Sarutobi Rei is arrogant and doesn't respect anyone except the Third Hokage. Moreover, she relies on her strength and doesn't like to bring subordinates on missions, often undertaking extremely difficult tasks alone. If I challenge her, she will definitely go to the Forest of Death to fight alone. We can also agree not to use Enma. I might not be able to win, but exhausting her chakra shouldn't be a problem!"

It seems this guy really did die in the main storyline.

If you don't like to lead your subordinates and instead carry out missions alone, who else but you will die?

"Although you are very strong, you haven't made any major breakthroughs recently. If you suddenly challenge Sarutobi Rei, won't she become suspicious?" Ning Yuan asked.

"This..." Sarutobi Shin was taken aback, thought for a moment, and said, "I don't think so!"

"Should." Ning Yuan shook his head, then asked, "What if two elite ninjas from the Sarutobi clan are about to have a match, but Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly wants to watch?"

"Uh," Sarutobi Shin remained silent; this was indeed a problem.

Hiruzen Sarutobi might not be interested in a tournament within a large brigade, since sparring within a small group is quite normal.

However, the fact that the Second Battalion is going to fight the First Battalion, and that it involves Hiruzen Sarutobi's sister, will definitely attract Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention.

"It seems Sarutobi Rei isn't a good choice!" Ning Yuan asked, "Tell me about the other three battalions. Who is the captain of the third battalion?"

"The Third Battalion Captain, Kambara Ueichi, is a ninja proficient in taijutsu, swordsmanship, and wind-style ninjutsu!" Sarutobi Shin said. "Kambara Ueichi is calm, taciturn, and not competitive. He'd likely refuse a challenge, and besides, I'm in the Second Battalion, while he's in the Third Battalion. I have no reason to challenge him!"

Challenges always come from the bottom up; there's no such thing as the top challenging the bottom.

"Also, if I want to spar with Captain Kanbara, the Hokage might come to watch!" Sarutobi Shin said.

"It seems we'll have to use the old-fashioned method to take down the other squadrons!" Ning Yuan said.

The simplest way is to take down the second battalion by first taking down a squad leader, then using that squad leader to take down the other squad leaders, and finally having the squad leaders challenge the battalion commander to defeat him.

"Do you know anything about the other secret service squad leaders?" Ning Yuan asked.

Sarutobi Shin shook his head: "The identities of the Anbu members are all top secret. I know about the other captains because it's very difficult to conceal one's identity at that level, but I don't know about the squad leaders!"

"I see!" Ning Yuan nodded, then waved his hand and said, "You guys go back first!"

"Yes!" Sarutobi Shin, Sarutobi Hiroshi, and the others left immediately.

The crystal ball cannot see the Forest of Death. Orochimaru was biting Sasuke in the Forest of Death, but Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't notice.

Ning Yuan found a sturdy tree branch to sit on and turned to ask, "Brother Shuimen, what are your thoughts?"

The person next to me is the Fourth Hokage, whose combat skills and intelligence are both top-notch. How can he just be used as a tool for the Flying Thunder God Technique?

Minato Namikaze has already taught Ning Yuan the Flying Thunder God Technique. This technique is not difficult for Ning Yuan, after all, he has a spatial affinity of +40%!

However, the Flying Thunder God Technique consumes too much chakra. Ning Yuan has to use all his chakra for cultivation, so he can't bear to use his own. That leaves Minato as the only option.

However, the current Water Gate hasn't grown up yet. It can only teleport short distances within the village. To perform songs and dances in villages and towns hundreds of kilometers away, it still has to fly on birds.

"How about we start with the ANBU who are taking care of Kushina?" Minato asked.

Ning Yuan's eyes lit up: "I think that's a good idea! You can draw up the battle plan for this!"

If you don't want to emulate Zhuge Liang and exhaust yourself, you should cultivate a few capable individuals who can stand on their own.

Since Minato has the potential in this area, why not let him give it a try?

Minato wasn't one to mince words, and he nodded readily. He actually had some things he wanted to verify as well.

(End of this chapter)