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Chapter 134 Kannabi Bridge! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

In the Land of Earth, at the Iwagakure frontline headquarters, Onoki listened to the intelligence report and frowned.

Xingxia Xiu caused such a huge disturbance in Kumogakure that it was impossible to completely conceal it.

Over the past three days, the Iwa ninja have finally obtained some information.

"Our sensory ninjas have been keeping an eye on that guy; it shouldn't be his real body that went there."

A Jonin from Iwagakure said with a solemn expression, "The one who went to Kumogakure is probably just a clone."

If Hoshino Hideaki could fight Onoki to a draw, then it's only natural that the Third Raikage couldn't do anything about it.

But a clone... that was hard for the Iwa ninja present to accept.

However, the Iwa ninja had limited information and did not know the specific details of the fight.

However, the Hidden Cloud Village has now offered an astonishing bounty on the Wood Release user, Hideaki Hoshino.

One billion!

In addition, a public Raikage order.

Anyone who encounters a Wood Release Messenger while on a mission must immediately abandon the mission.

When Hoshino Hideyoshi killed the previous Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, the Third Raikage, he gave a similar order, but this time he went a step further.

Previously, it was acceptable to abandon a mission; now, you just abandon it when you encounter one.

One of the Iwa ninja couldn't help but ask, "Third Tsuchikage, this guy inherited the power of the God of Shinobi, killed Hanzo, who was known as a demigod, and... could he become the new God of Shinobi?"

Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi… Onoki looked somewhat dazed, recalling his experiences from his youth.

He had personally witnessed Hashirama Senju's power, as well as Madara Uchiha, especially the latter, whom he had experienced firsthand.

Coming to his senses, Onoki said in a deep voice, "That kid is no match for the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju."

"However, his strength has indeed reached the level of the Kage of the major ninja villages."

"Apart from us, even elite Jonin would have a very difficult time winning against him, let alone surviving."

One of the Iwa ninja said, "This is perhaps the reason why Konoha is so confident in trying to conquer the Land of Rain."

"Third Tsuchikage, with this guy around in the Land of Rain, I'm afraid it will be very difficult for us to make a breakthrough."

Onoki nodded.

He can only restrain Xingxia Xiu now, but he can't guarantee that Xingxia Xiu's clones won't run around everywhere.

This is tricky.

However, a clone that could fight the Third Raikage and then retreat calmly was clearly not an ordinary clone.

"We have to deal with this kid..."

Onoki planned to fight Hoshino Hide more often to prevent him from having the energy to send his clones around.

However, it's difficult to break through in the Land of Rain, so...

Country of Grass!

Onoki thought of a feint attack route he had come up with before, which was to attack from the Land of Grass.

Although the Land of Grass has the Grass Ninja Village, it is much weaker than the Rain Ninja Village.

……

Just as Hoshino was engrossed in his training, Onoki, who had previously reduced his battles with him, suddenly became very diligent.

They fight every two or three days.

This made Xingxia Xiu feel that something was wrong.

After a moment's thought, I realized that Onoki was probably provoked by what happened to the Cloud Ninja.

However, although fighting with Onoki somewhat delayed his training, it also allowed him to gain combat experience and learn from Onoki's strengths.

July ended in the blink of an eye, and August of Konoha Year 37 arrived.

On this day, Hoshino Hide had just returned from a battle with Onoki when he saw Jiraiya waiting for him with a solemn expression.

"Shu, the Iwa ninja have launched an attack from the Land of Grass."

Jiraiya's words startled Hoshino Hide.

Over in the Land of Grass?

Kannabi Bridge...

Hoshinoshige narrowed his eyes. Ohnoki was using a feint to deceive him. No wonder he'd been so diligent lately.

"Are the Iwa ninja preparing to attack the Land of Fire?"

Xingxia Xiu asked.

Jiraiya nodded: "Judging from the current situation, that is indeed the case. Kusagakure has been suffering repeated defeats, and soon Iwagakure will be able to attack the border of the Land of Fire."

Hoshino nodded, then asked, "Does the Third Hokage have any orders?"

Jiraiya shook his head: "Not for now, but just in case, I've already withdrawn some people to guard the north."

Hoshino nods: "Indeed, it is necessary. Although the current strategic goal of Iwagakure is to attack our homeland to force us to abandon the Land of Rain."

"But since the Third Hokage hasn't given any orders, we don't need to worry about that place. We just need to guard the Land of Rain."

Jiraiya nodded: "From today onwards, I will also stay on the front lines."

"You're the commander, you make the decisions."

Hoshinoshita then changed the subject, asking, "Has Minato already returned to the village?"

Jiraiya nodded: "He went back to the village to rest and also to participate in the Chunin Exams."

Hoshino Hideyoshi laughed and said, "Becoming a Chunin is definitely not a problem. Did you research the situation in the Land of Grass before you came?"

Jiraiya realized what was happening and said thoughtfully, "You mean, Minato might be going to the Land of Grass."

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"Logistics, Kannabi Bridge?"

Hoshino nodded: "We are currently outnumbered three to one, and our forces are simply no match for Iwagakure."

"We can't afford to fight a war of attrition, and the Third Hokage would definitely not want to do that either."

"Then, the most effective and quickest way to make Iwagakure unable to continue its operations in the Land of Grass in the short term is to cut off Iwagakure's logistics."

Jiraiya nodded in agreement.

The Iwagakure region, which is fighting in the Land of Rain, is backed by the Land of Earth and the Land of Birds, so its logistical burden is very light.

However, if we cross the Land of Grass to attack the Land of Fire, the logistical pressure will increase significantly.

Coincidentally, the Land of Grass is located in a basin surrounded by high mountains, and the most important passage from the Land of Earth to the Land of Grass is the Kannabi Bridge.

For ninjas, they can cross the Kannabi Bridge without it, but large-scale logistics cannot.

Although the ninja world has sealing scrolls to store things, it is insignificant compared to the massive logistical system.

"Iwagakure must be well aware of the importance of Kannabi Bridge, and it must be heavily guarded."

Jiraiya's brow furrowed with worry.

Although Minato possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique, as a teacher, he couldn't help but worry.

Hoshino patted Jiraiya on the shoulder and laughed, "You have to trust Minato."

"After this battle, Minato's reputation might even surpass yours!"

Jiraiya feigned distress.

……

Konoha Village, Hokage's office.

Minato Namikaze knocked on the Hokage's office door. Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice, he immediately pushed the door open and entered, bowing respectfully: "Third Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, his expression calm and gentle: "Minato, this time there is a very important mission that I need you to complete."

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze's expression immediately turned solemn: "Please give your instructions, Third Hokage, and I will do my utmost to complete the task."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Iwagakure is about to attack the border of the Land of Fire. The village is short of troops, so we need someone to infiltrate Iwagakure's rear, take down the Kannabi Bridge, a strategic point for Iwagakure to enter the Land of Grass, and cut off Iwagakure's supply line."

"Your mission is to destroy the Kannabi Bridge."

"This time, an elite Jonin will also be accompanying you on this mission."

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, a knock sounded on the door.

"Enter!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Then a tall figure pushed open the door and entered.

Minato Namikaze immediately bowed and said, "Sakumo-senpai!"

The newcomer was none other than Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, who had just returned from the battlefield of Sunagakure and looked somewhat travel-worn.

After nodding to Minato Namikaze, Sakumo Hatake bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Third Hokage!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Sakumo. This time, you and Minato will carry out the Kannabi Bridge mission together. Make sure to destroy the Kannabi Bridge."

(End of this chapter)