Naruto: The whole world knows I am the savior

Chapter 138 Samui's Decision

"Lord Yosuke, Samui has been brought over."

After the two Konoha ANBU brought Samui over for questioning, they saw Shirakumo Yosuke wave his hand and then turned and left.

Samui still has a seal on him, and even without the seal, he could not possibly be a match for Shirakumo Yosuke.

Having single-handedly captured two Jinchuriki from Kumogakure and killed the Fourth Raikage, Hakukumo Yosuke had already earned the title of Konoha's strongest ninja in the discussions and spread among the Konoha ninja who were conquering Kumogakure.

Even if there was another burlap-clad ninja in the house, they wouldn't worry that the two ninjas would pose any threat to Yosuke Shirakumo.

After the Konoha Anbu left, Shirakumo Yosuke looked up at Samui and immediately noticed that her gaze was unusual and her emotions were very complicated.

"So you did dream about the future. Sit down and talk. I don't really like looking up to people."

Shirokumo Yosuke pointed to the sofa next to him, and after Samui sat down, he continued to ask, "Tell me, I once mentioned cooperation to the Fourth Raikage, but he flatly refused. Pathetic guy, if he had agreed back then, he wouldn't be dead."

"However, his attitude was very firm, as if someone had said something to him. After thinking about it, the only thing that could make him reject my suggestion so outright is 'knowing the future in advance.' So, you must have said something to the Fourth Raikage. So, what was the future you dreamed about?"

Upon hearing Shirakumo Yosuke's question, Samui's expression changed considerably. Although she wanted to remain silent and calm, Shirakumo Yosuke continued...

"You have a younger brother, right? I think his name is Atsui? He did quite well during the Chunin Exams. One's hot, the other's cold, but their personalities are completely opposite!"

"Don't you dare hurt my brother!"

Samui stood up excitedly upon hearing this, but seeing Baiyun Yangjie's unmoved expression, she knew that if she hadn't spoken, her words wouldn't have been a threat.

"I'll say it!"

After a silence of more than ten seconds, under Mabui's worried gaze, Samui, seemingly exhausted, agreed to recount the future events he had dreamed of; then, weakly, he sat down on the sofa and slowly said...

"I didn't dream about many things. It was after you defeated the Hidden Cloud Village and destroyed the Land of Lightning."

"Wait, how did I defeat the Hidden Cloud Village?"

Yosuke Shirakumo didn't quite understand this point. Even if he had omniscience and could make predictions like a god, how could he, without any power, deal with the Jinchuriki at that time?

"It seems that Killer Bee died of illness, but after examination, it was found that Killer Bee died of poisoning, as did many Jonin in the village. Even the Fourth Raikage lost an arm due to poisoning."

Upon hearing this, Shirokumo Yosuke's lips twitched. Indeed, it was something he was capable of doing. In fact, many ninjas would do the same; he simply preferred the easiest method.

"After you annexed the Hidden Cloud Village, the Land of Fire became the only country. As the general of the Land of Fire, you did have a few years of peace. You built up the ninja world, trained a new generation of ninjas, developed military equipment, and even married many people as general's wives in order to appease the ninjas of the original four great ninja villages, including me."

After hearing Samui's words, Shirokumo Yosuke asked with some confusion, "Isn't this a good thing? Although some people have been sacrificed, the ninja world will be unified and war will be eliminated. At least before I die, war will not happen."

"That's just appearances!"

The usually calm Samui unusually retorted loudly, then took a deep breath and said again, "If that were all, seventy percent of the Cloud Ninja wouldn't have resisted. But you seem unsatisfied with the status quo, and to demonstrate your martial prowess, you continued to wage war and attack several other places in the ninja world."

"In the end, it cost a great many lives. For your own plans, you caused the deaths of almost countless people. Even after building a space portal to another world years later, many exploration teams never returned, including my brother!"

"This is all because you love starting wars! It's all your fault!"

After listening to Samui's words, Shiraku Yosuke pondered for a while. After removing the words that were influenced by subjective emotions, he roughly understood what kind of person he would become in the future.

Extremely self-centered and capable of exploiting everything!

Simply put, it's Orochimaru at his most insane, but because of his omniscient abilities, he also possesses an extreme calmness that sets him apart from the insane Orochimaru.

However, Tsunade's words were different. If he were really that kind of person, he probably wouldn't have won Tsunade's heart and trust so much. But then Shirakumo Yosuke thought of Samui's description of his personality, and realized that Tsunade was probably deceived by him.

The future Tsunade is the Fifth Hokage, possessing great value in terms of both status and strength. The future self will certainly not miss the opportunity to utilize Tsunade's value; using emotional means or similar methods to "control" Tsunade, and then using Konoha's military capabilities to conquer other countries.

Shiraku Yosuke stroked his chin and pondered for a while, roughly figuring out what his future self had done; it was very similar to the style he could do, and perhaps influenced by the aftereffects of his omniscient ability, he had a very cold personality.

"I think I understand. However, judging me based on things that haven't happened yet is a failure. The Fourth Raikage lost his life because of this. I said from the beginning that I don't like killing. If we cooperate, everyone will benefit."

Bai Yunyangjie shrugged and said helplessly, "No matter what happens to him in the future, he doesn't have any aftereffects right now, and he doesn't want to kill anyone unless absolutely necessary."

The reason for taking such drastic measures against the Cloud Ninja is that the village is rife with fighting. If this trend is not suppressed, the Land of Fire will be slowly dragged into a quagmire by the constantly rebellious Cloud Ninja, gradually depleting its own strength and being worn down by the Cloud Ninja.

Even Shirakumo Yosuke was held back by the rebellious Cloud Ninja, which drained his energy and time.

Hakuun Yosuke destroyed the Hidden Cloud Village to enhance his own strength, not to create a major burden for himself.

"Samui, surrender. The Hidden Cloud Village has been destroyed. Even if everyone dies, it will never be able to be rebuilt. So give up any other ideas and surrender to me."

Upon hearing Bai Yunyoujie's words, Sam's pretty face remained indifferent, and she calmly replied, "I haven't already surrendered."

"This is not surrender. You are only making a compromise because you are powerless to resist. What I want is for you to help me wholeheartedly. And Mabui, you sit down too. I will repeat what I said to the Fourth Raikage to you now."

Baiyun Youjie beckoned to the woman in linen behind him. After she slowly walked over and sat down on the sofa, he gazed at the two of them for a moment before continuing.

"I told the Fourth Raikage before that I've always believed in making the most of everything. Even an ordinary person can create considerable value, and my ability is unique, which will surely bring peace and usher in a golden age."

"As for what Samui said, it's just a possibility for the future, and I've already resolved the aftereffects, so it might not happen. So, do you two want to surrender to me?"

"With your help, there should be fewer Cloud Ninja rebellions, which would save many lives."

Baiyun Youjie spoke to the two of them rather sincerely, saying that besides Samui and Mabui, he also planned to talk to Tsuchidai and a few others later.

He had just looked at the information on the Jonin of Kumogakure and made a note of the Jonin with higher strength and status, and even those who had some connection with the higher-ups of Kumogakure.

If they were still alive, Shiraku Yosuke planned to talk to them one by one and persuade them to surrender.

Samui and Mabui held high positions in Kumogakure. Samui had studied swordsmanship under Killer Bee and was a key Jonin being groomed by Kumogakure. If he were stronger, he might become a candidate for the Fifth Raikage.

The other person in linen clothing is the Raikage's assistant, a very high-ranking position in Kumogakure, easily placing him in the top ten.

"So? What's your decision? The Fourth Raikage is dead. Do you intend to live, or choose to pledge your allegiance to him?"

After a moment of silence in the room, Shiraku Yosuke spoke again, this time in a more subdued tone, his patience waning; if no one agreed, he would choose another method.

Samui and Mabui barely answered, but both women felt an invisible pressure.

As time passed, sweat began to bead on Samui and Mabuyi's faces. Choosing between the left and right was a difficult decision for them. Samui also had a younger brother, and she always had to consider her family.

"I'll give you some time to think it over. By the way, I'm always very lenient with my assistant. If she gives me any suggestions, I'll agree to anything that's not unreasonable."

After saying that, Shirokumo Yosuke picked up a file on the Cloud Ninja and walked outside. Once outside, he handed the file to the Konoha Anbu and asked them to find all the people listed.

"Samui, what are you planning to do?"

Once only the two of them were left in the room, Mabuya suddenly spoke up; knowing that someone was watching outside, Mabuya's voice was very soft.

"I don't know. I don't want to do anything for Konoha, but I'm worried about Atsui. He's always been impulsive. If I hadn't kept him in check before, he probably would have participated in the attack on the Konoha ninja."

Samui's cold, pretty face remained almost unchanged as she spoke, but a hint of worry for Atsi flashed in her eyes.

After all, he's my own brother; how could I not care at all?

"That kid's only thirteen, and he's already clamoring to give his life for his beliefs like a ninja. But his death is meaningless. Azabu, can we still restore Kumogakure?"

"The chances are slim."

Mabui sighed and said that she knew in her heart that Tsuchitai's choice was the best, otherwise, in the end, even the civilians of Kumogakure would suffer countless casualties.

"Samui, I should surrender to him."

Samui tilted his head in surprise: "A linen coat?"

Mabui sighed and said, "If it can save the lives of fewer people in Kumogakure, I'm willing to join him. Samui, I feel he might be a demon, and if staying by his side can stop it, it will save many people."

Upon hearing this, Samui also recalled and compared the boy in her mind. The boy in front of her seemed quite different from the cold and cruel "leader" in her dream. According to the personality of the person in her dream, he would not persuade them in this way.

Has things really changed?

Samui suddenly had this thought. Although she didn't dream about it much, she vaguely remembered that the guy married her purely to appease the surrendered Cloud Ninja. He had no feelings for her at all, and they never shared a bed after marriage.

Could this be the same as in the dream, where they want her and Mabui to help so that the surrendered Cloud Ninja won't resist and cause trouble anymore, and then slowly use them later?

Samui didn't quite trust Shirakumo Yosuke and harbored great doubts, but just as she was about to discuss it with Mabui, she saw Mabui stand up.

"Hempen Clothes, where are you going?"

With his back to Samui, the man in linen clothes said, "Do what you can, Samui."

After saying that, Mabuyi left the house, leaving Samyi alone.

"This isn't cool at all, you burlap-clad girl."

Samui was conflicted and agitated. She had some inclinations, but she was unwilling to surrender to Shirakumo Yosuke. After much deliberation, Samui finally made a decision: "If, like in the future, there's one thing you absolutely can't fake and that will be exposed, then I'm going to be a cool ninja no matter what!"

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"Well done!"

Upon receiving the message, Tsunade was so overjoyed that she slapped the table, nearly shattering it in her excitement.

There has never been a war so fast. In less than a week, the Cloud Village was wiped out, and even detailed intelligence was sent back. It's really a huge boost to her prestige.

After the intelligence from the front lines arrived, even Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but come to the Hokage's office.

There's also the reason why Shirakumo Yosuke isn't in Konoha. Previously, Shirakumo Yosuke was very assertive in everything he did, and with Tsunade's unprincipled support for him, the two advisors and a retired Hokage had almost no say, so they avoided Shirakumo Yosuke.

Hiruzen Sarutobi has completely lost all power, except for two squads of direct ANBU who help him with some personal matters; Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane also have a little power, but only the power to carry out Tsunade's orders, and they have almost no say.

But now that Shiraku Yosuke, that domineering but ineffective person, is gone, the three of them have resurfaced.

After the three of them arrived at the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first to ask, "Tsunade, has any news come back from the front lines?"

"Sarutobi-sensei, how did you know so quickly?"

Tsunade asked a question with some doubt, but since she was in a good mood, she didn't dwell on it and instead told them about Hakuun Yosuke's achievements.

"Konoha has won! Kumogakure has been conquered by Yosuke. He not only killed the Fourth Raikage, but also captured two Jinchūriki from Kumogakure. Even the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and his ministers, along with Kumogakure itself, have been occupied by Yosuke. From this day forward, Kumogakure will no longer exist in the ninja world!"

"What!?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane were all shocked upon hearing this, and it took them several dozen seconds to recover.

That's Kumogakure, one of the five great ninja villages, and it's always been known for its military preparations. While other ninja villages were pursuing peace, Kumogakure was ostentatiously preparing for military exercises.

Furthermore, the Hidden Cloud Village has two Jinchuriki who have complete control over the power of the Tailed Beasts!

"How... how did you do that? Tsunade, was the information accurate?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in disbelief, "Didn't I give Danzo the information? Even if there's a one-month time difference, how could the Hidden Cloud Village not have reacted? They should at least have been able to hold their ground."

"How could such a thing be false? Moreover, the secret service has been sending back messages, providing a detailed account of the battle situation."

Tsunade took out a few more scrolls and casually tossed them to Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others; the war had ended at this point, and the confidentiality of previous battle reports had decreased several levels, so there was no need to keep them secret.

However, there was one scroll that Tsunade didn't show them: Kakashi's report of his conjecture that the Hidden Cloud Village already knew in advance that they would launch a war, and that Konoha's intelligence might have been leaked through an insider.

Tsunade intended to have the Anbu investigate, so she suppressed the information.

While Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were reviewing the previous battle reports, Tsunade said thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, you've come at the right time. Yosuke plans to relocate some of the Kumogakure ninja and civilians back to build another town next to Konoha."

"It needs to accommodate at least 100,000 people. The Cloud Village is temporarily on hold; he has other plans."

Yosuke Shirakumo hasn't decided yet how to arrange things between Kumogakure and the capital of the Land of Lightning, but he'll definitely be staying in the Land of Lightning for the foreseeable future.

Unless the battlefield on the Iwa ninja side really needs him.

"A town of 100,000 people? Doesn't that mean relocating all the civilians from Kumogakure back? How can that be? Building a town out of thin air would cost an astronomical sum of money, which Konoha simply can't afford right now. And what is this all about? Placing Kumogakure right next to Konoha."

"There will be no more Cloud Ninjas from now on!"

After reading it, Tsunade slammed the scroll on the table and continued, "All Cloud Ninja will be incorporated into Konoha. The first batch of Cloud Ninja to migrate and join Konoha will all have families. Those Cloud Ninja who are orphans or have no ties will temporarily remain in the Land of Lightning."

"Having family members means having ties. This group of Cloud Ninja will not allow their families to attack Konoha. In addition, they will be assigned other missions at the beginning. In short, Yosuke has already made arrangements, so let's do it this way."

After Tsunade finished speaking, she thought of something else and added, "Don't worry about money either. In a few days, the Anbu will bring back half of the Cloud Village's wealth and secret techniques. Then we can start building the town."

After finishing her sentence, Tsunade remembered something else. Half a year ago, Shirakumo Yosuke had been building a railway to the Land of Lightning. Now that the war had stabilized, with full coordination, the railway connecting the Land of Fire, the Land of Hot Water, and the Land of Lightning could be completed within a month.

"This brat probably planned this all along. From the very beginning, he was certain he could defeat the Cloud Village with such minimal casualties."

While Tsunade was deep in thought, she unconsciously bit her finger, her mind filled with thoughts of Shirokumo Yosuke. Shirokumo Yosuke's performance had far exceeded her expectations. Apart from being a little aroused, her disciple's actions had completely surpassed her expectations.

She was originally against war, but if taking over the Hidden Cloud Village at such a small cost would bring lasting peace, then Tsunade felt it was perfectly acceptable.

"After this battle, many people will probably be eyeing him. That Hyuga clan member hasn't even refused yet!"

Thinking about this, Tsunade suddenly felt a little irritated. She should have been more decisive in rejecting Hyuga Hiashi back then. Now things have gotten out of hand. She heard that Hiashi's eldest daughter had even given up her identity as a ninja. If she had rejected him now, that perverted disciple probably wouldn't have had so much trouble.

"Damn it"

"What?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane looked at Tsunade, wondering who she was referring to with those insulting words.

Tsunade realized she had blurted something out and quickly waved her hand, saying, "I was thinking about other things. Alright, let's do what Yosuke said. Elder Monyan, you're in charge of calling people to build the town. We'll set off immediately after the Anbu bring the money back."

"Tsunade."

"Let's do it this way. I support Yosuke too, and besides, I am the Hokage!"

Tsunade interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, her mood suddenly sour, and spoke with a very firm tone; she even invoked the name of the Hokage, leaving Homura Mitokado speechless.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi looked grim. Wasn't this the kind of thing he used to pressure Danzo? How come Tsunade is using it now?

The three left the Hokage's office unwillingly.

With only Tsunade left in the office, she lost all interest in dealing with her work and was biting her fingers, trying to figure out how to reject the Hyuga girl.

(End of this chapter)