Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 317 Welcome Home

Just four days later.

Koharu Utatane from Konoha has once again arrived at the Kirigakure front-line camp with an envoy from the Land of Fire's daimyo.

They didn't even know how they had reached an agreement with the Daimyo of the Land of Water.

The envoy of the daimyo of the Land of Water also arrived on the same day.

However, this also shows that Konoha is indeed extremely anxious.

The formal signing went smoothly without any unexpected events. The two sides simply exchanged views and then successfully signed the treaty.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and all the other Konoha ninjas were also released.

Meanwhile, Tachibana Kanagawa was sitting alone in his tent, idly flipping through the Book of Sealing sent by Konoha.

"These people are really stingy."

Although he knew that Konoha would not give the complete Book of Seals to Kirigakure.

However, there are far too many things missing from it.

Aside from powerful ninjutsu like the "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique" and the "Flying Thunder God Technique".

Only a few, such as the "Inner Four Symbols Seal" and the "Mutual Multiplication Explosive Talisman," are somewhat passable.

However, all of these ninjutsu are either extremely difficult to learn or extremely harmful to the user, or even both.

This is why Tachibana Kanagawa felt that Konoha was too stingy.

Furthermore, after carefully reviewing the text, Tachibana Kenkawa noticed that the "Flying Thunder God Technique" might be the original version developed by Tobirama Senju, without any subsequent improvements by Minato Namikaze.

"Hmm, the authenticity of these techniques is questionable. If we teach them later, we should make sure to note it, to avoid being scammed by the people of Konoha."

After Tachibana Kenkawa officially succeeds as Mizukage, all the ninjutsu accumulated by Kirigakure will essentially be made available to him.

The Book of Seals obtained this time will also be added to the village's inventory.

Even some of the non-core ninjutsu that Tachibana Kenkawa obtained through the system's lottery were planned to be thrown into the Hidden Mist Village's warehouse and used to reward meritorious ninjas in the future.

This can be considered as cultivating talent for the village.

However, this Book of Seals was not entirely without help to Tachibana Kanakawa.

Somewhat surprisingly, among the records of the "Flying Thunder God Technique," there is a branch called "Flying Thunder God Sealing."

"If I'm not mistaken, this is the technique Minato Namikaze used to seal the dragon veins."

After preparing, Tachibana Kenkawa simply handed this part of the content to the sealing team, asking them to research whether this part of the seal could be used independently.

While he was still casually flipping through the Book of Seals.

Qing lifted the tent flap and walked in.

"Ju, we can set off now."

Four days later, outside the Hidden Mist Village.

Since there was no urgent mission this time.

The returning troops led by Tachibana and Ao did not rush and slowly led their way back to Kirigakure.

However, before they even reached the village gate, they saw a long procession waiting outside the village to welcome the victorious army.

Standing at the very front of the group was Elder Yuan Shi.

Following them was a team of thousands of ninjas.

Further outwards, there are mostly ordinary villagers from Kirigakure.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell upon the earth, and everyone's face was filled with joyful smiles.

Welcome home!

Even on Elder Yuan Shi's aged face, a gentle smile was on his face.

Her eyes were clearly looking at Tachibana Kanagawa, but it also seemed as if she was looking at the past and the future.

Upon hearing Elder Yuan's words, Jianchuan Ju was slightly taken aback, but did not immediately reply.

Instead, she looked up at the smiling faces all around her.

He saw Harusame, Saigyouji Keiko, Shimotsuki Ichiro, and Ringo Ameyuri riding on his shoulders.

One by one, familiar or unfamiliar faces flashed before Jianchuan Ju's eyes.

At that moment, he seemed to have found the meaning of his coming to the ninja world.

Immediately, a sincere smile appeared on Jianchuan Ju's face as well, and she said softly.

"I'm back."

The words weren't spoken loudly, but under everyone's expectant gaze, they seemed to reach everyone's ears.

The crowd erupted in cheers the next moment.

"Alas~~"

Welcome home!

"Victory!!"

Everyone was shouting excitedly and waving their arms.

Countless flowers, considered a luxury in Kirigakure, were thrown into the returning troops.

These ninjas, who usually present themselves as arrogant and aloof, are the kind of people who would avoid them at first sight. When have they ever received such a warm welcome from ordinary villagers?

At this moment, it seemed that the lingering smell of blood on my body had been somewhat dispelled by the endless flowers and cheers.

They all managed a rare, somewhat stiff but genuine smile.

After all, who wouldn't want to be warmly received and admired by others?

On the distant wall, Pipa Juzo and Kaguya Rasō, perched on either side of the wall, smacked their lips as they watched the enthusiastic welcome below.

"I should have come back with that kid Ju! We were the ones who got back first, and that old man Yuan Shi didn't even bother to prepare a welcome ceremony for us!"

Kaguya Rakuso, standing to the side, looked disgusted as she listened to Pipa Juzo's sour words.

"You bastard! You should call him Lord Jianchuan! Besides, do you even understand? Are troops who formally sign a treaty to end the war and return home the same as those who return early?"

Pipa Juzo looked at Kaguya Rasō beside him with some horror.

The two had been getting closer recently, mainly because they had cooperated on the battlefield several times and both felt that the other's fighting style matched their aesthetic preferences.

Furthermore, Juzo Biwa also considered that being with Kaguya Rakuso, a complete brute, would make him appear more intelligent.

Unexpectedly, I ended up being mocked by them today?

After realizing what had happened, he immediately felt embarrassed.

He bared his sharp teeth, cracking his knuckles as he spoke with a wicked grin.

"Kid, you should know I'm a ninja swordsman! By rights, you should call me 'sir'!"

However, Kaguya Rakuso, who was being threatened by him, was not afraid at all; instead, the look of disgust on her face became even stronger.

"Afraid of you? Do you even know what that means? We're an air force! If you're so capable, let's go up in the sky and fight!"

This statement came out.

The mischievous grin on his face vanished instantly, and he stood frozen in place.

Not to mention the two clowns pulling at each other on the city wall.

Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of everyone, Jianchuan Ju struggled forward and followed Elder Yuanshi to the Water Shadow Building.

The outside was still bustling with noise, but Jianchuan Ju and the others finally relaxed a little.

Seeing that Jianchuan Ju's cheeks were almost stiff from smiling, Elder Yuanshi couldn't help but shake his head with amusement.

"What's wrong? Are you finding it a little strange?"

"Maybe? But I really like it!"

"Changing the style of the village seems like a good idea."

(End of this chapter)