Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 259 Special Operations

Although Qing didn't say what happened, since it was a rather formal order for Jianchuan Ju to return as soon as possible, he couldn't delay too much.

After leaving the Land of Rain, Tachibana Kenkawa immediately activated "Wings of Gale" and took off.

Including the rest and recovery time, it took less than two days to return to the Whirlpool Island camp.

Before Jianchuan Tachibana could even land, she noticed a large group of Konoha-dressed ninjas heading west from the front-line camp toward Uzushima Island.

Mitokado Homura and Nara Shikaku, whom I met last time, were among them.

"Are they here to negotiate again? How long has it been going on?"

The Konoha ninjas who left the front-line camp did not react excessively when they saw Tachibana Kenkawa's figure flying low overhead. They simply looked up and stared for a moment before calmly leaving.

Jianchuan Ju touched the mark on her arm somewhat awkwardly, and also did not provoke the other party.

Back at the camp, Tachibana Kenkawa simply greeted the air force members who were providing logistical support before quickly heading towards the commander's tent where Ao was located.

"Teacher Qing, I'm back."

Qing looked up at Jianchuan Ju, who walked directly into the tent, and a look of fatigue appeared on her face.

"It's good that you're back."

"Um, Ms. Qing, what's wrong?"

Qing did not answer the question immediately, but instead asked it in return.

"Did you see the people from Konoha when you came back?"

"I see them. They came from the village. Why didn't we escort them directly into the Land of Fire?"

Jianchuan Ju nodded, but after speaking, considering Qing's expression, she suddenly seemed to realize something and asked uncertainly.

"Could it be that Konoha's negotiators are actually negotiating right here at the front-line camp?"

Qing rubbed her temples helplessly.

"Is this what you're talking about? Could it be..."

This left Jianchuan Ju somewhat dumbfounded, regarding the peace talks between the two villages, or rather, the two countries.

Although Qing is nominally the highest-ranking commander on the front lines, he doesn't actually have that much power, does he?

Even if we don't say that the Third Mizukage personally intervened every time, at least a high-ranking official like Elder Yuan Shi should have made an appearance, right?

In Konoha, at least Mitokado Homura still holds the title of elder.

Qing noticed Jianchuan Ju's confusion, shook her head to clear her mind, and then continued.

"Not many people know about this yet, but it probably won't be a secret for long."

"It seems that the Third Mizukage is experiencing some health issues."

"what?"

Jianchuan Ju hadn't even recovered from her earlier surprise when Qing dropped another bombshell.

"Is there something wrong with your body? Did you suffer some kind of injury?"

In Tachibana Kanagawa's memory, although the Third Mizukage was seriously injured during the last attack by Kumogakure, he actually recovered quite well afterward.

During the two months I spent in the village, I would check on the old man's health whenever I had free time. Judging from Jianchuan Ju's medical skills, the old man could easily live for another 10 or 20 years.

"The specific situation is still unclear, but recently, the third generation elders have only been able to work for about three hours a day, and the rest of the time they can only rest at home."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju felt a chill in her heart.

"This can't be...!"

However, since Jianchuan Ju was currently far away at the front-line camp, any speculation would be of no use, so she had no choice but to change the subject and ask.

"Teacher Qing, is there something you urgently need to call me back for?"

"Uh, does this mean I have to go back and treat the Third Hokage?"

Kanakawa Tachibana's mind began to wander.

However, such speculation is somewhat unrealistic.

If we're talking about treating all kinds of injuries, Tachibana Kenkawa believes that, thanks to his wide variety of healing ninjutsu and the derivative skills he's gained from the system's knowledge, he is undoubtedly the best medical person in Kirigakure.

However, when it comes to treating difficult and complicated diseases or even common physical ailments, even without mentioning the director, Keiko Saigyouji, there are many veteran doctors in Kirigakure Hospital whose abilities surpass hers.

Sure enough, Qing also provided an answer.

"What are you thinking about? Although it was the Third Hokage who summoned you back this time, there must be some special mission that he needs you to carry out."

"Minister Chunyu will also be returning to the village with you this time, which is probably related to your flying abilities."

"What about the other members of the Sky Division?" Tachibana Kenkawa asked instinctively.

Upon hearing this, Qing's expression turned somewhat unpleasant again.

"Only you and Haruyu will return this time. The rest of the Sky Division will remain on the front lines, temporarily under the command of Kaguya Rosso."

Okay, now Jianchuan Ju knows why Qing's face looks so bad again.

I mentally simulated it.

Kaguya Rakuso laughed heartily in the sky, then waved her hand and ordered all the members of the Sky Division, "Minions! Charge with me!"

Jianchuan Ju herself shivered, and looked at Qing, who had a headache, with a pitiful expression.

However, having already received orders to return to the village, Tachibana Kenkawa could only express that she was powerless to help.

After seeing the look in Tachibana's eyes, Ao almost wanted to lash out, but in the end she held back.

He offered a few words of advice to Jianchuan Ju.

"Ever since you captured six spies from Kumogakure, we've encountered several more people on the front lines who have come under the guise of Konoha, either to investigate or simply to cause trouble."

"Most of them were members of the Cloud Village, and some were probably sent by the Iwagakure. Unfortunately, apart from the few you captured, the enemy was very vigilant in the subsequent attacks, and you only managed to capture one alive."

"Furthermore, the Konoha representatives who came to negotiate this time also expressed their hope that the village could launch a surprise attack on Kumogakure, at least as a strategic deterrent. Only then did they agree to the matter of Uzushima, and they will also provide additional supplies and future mission quotas as compensation."

"So, the village's reason for calling you back this time is very likely..."

"Dealing with Kumogakure?!"

Kanakawa Tachibana immediately understood Ao's implied meaning.

"That's right. The village and the front-line camp were attacked twice by the Cloud Village, resulting in heavy casualties. The higher-ups already had a plan to retaliate against the Cloud Village."

"clear!"

Kanakawa Tachibana nodded heavily.

And there's something Qing didn't mention.

If the Third Mizukage's body really has some kind of problem, then reaching a peace agreement with Konoha as soon as possible should be the result that the Kirigakure leadership wants.

Otherwise, if the Third Mizukage, such an important high-end combatant, is truly lost, the advantage that Kirigakure has painstakingly gained at the negotiating table could very well vanish.

Originally, Tachibana Kenkawa was thinking of asking if he should remind Ao, the Byakugan ninja, to come back to the village with him.

However, considering Qing's current status, Jianchuan Ju gave up on this idea.

"Teacher Qing, when do I leave?"

"The sooner the better, Chunyu is waiting for you to come back."

"OK."

Before leaving, Tachibana Kanagawa remembered that there was a little guy she had left at the front-line camp.

"Teacher Qing, where's that pocket?"

Ao merely glanced at Kanagawa Tachibana and said with a disdainful tone.

"Alright, you must have an urgent mission going back this time. This little guy is doing quite well in the medical corps, so he can stay at the front-line camp for now. I'll look after him for you."

"Hehe, thank you so much, Teacher Qing!"

(End of this chapter)