Konoha Drunkard

The middle-aged man finished speaking and then gave Shanks a rather flattering compliment.

"That's fine, nothing unexpected happened. It means there's a problem with the quality of the tailed beast or the sealing technique. There's no use coming to me for that."

Shanks patted his chest in relief upon hearing this. As long as it wasn't a quality issue, that was good. He was afraid that the middle-aged man would say the sealing technique was fake, in which case his reputation as a conscientious tailed beast merchant would be ruined.

"Lord Shanks, you have to save our village...!"

Upon hearing Shanks' words, the middle-aged man burst into tears again, and the adults holding Shanks clung to him even tighter.

"Father-in-law, please let this person finish explaining the whole story before you interrupt."

The big-shot cannon was speechless. For over an hour, this middle-aged man still hadn't clearly explained the situation. Every time he got halfway through, Shanks would interrupt, and then the middle-aged man would burst into tears. This had happened several times already…

"Okay, you go first..."

Shanks blinked.

"Later, two powerful and mysterious people came to the village. They were so strong that they not only captured the Jinchūriki, but one of them also killed everyone he saw in the village. My eighty-year-old mother and my son who was just learning to speak were also killed by him..."

782. The Ten-Tails is so pitiful.

"..."

Shanks looked up at the sky. "In this day and age, someone actually comes up with such a cliché line: 'You look older than me, your mother's only eighty? Your son's only three, is he your grandson...?'"

Do you know who they are?

"Big Skyrocket," asked the man.

"have no idea....."

The middle-aged man shook his head. How could they, in their poor, remote village, know anything about any powerful figures?

"Were they wearing uniforms with red cloud patterns? One had gleaming green eyes, and the other was a handsome silver-haired guy who spoke very arrogantly?"

Shanks suddenly asked.

"Yes, yes, that's right, it's them. That silver-haired hunk was very arrogant, and he killed everyone he saw in our village. He only stopped when that man with the green eyes told him he was leaving. Does Lord Shanks know who they are?"

The middle-aged man's eyes lit up when he heard Shanks' words, and he slapped his thigh and asked.

"...How could I not know? The five great ninja villages plus Takigakure have captured a total of seven tailed beasts. Yours is nothing."

Big Cannon sighed and explained to Shanks.

"What?!"

The middle-aged man was stunned by the words of the big shot. They originally thought that those people came to rob their village because they thought it was weak. It turned out that not only them, but even the great ninja village had been robbed. Who could be so powerful?

"Hey! Your Kawanin Village is located in a remote area, so it's no wonder you don't know. There's a terrorist organization in the ninja world that's capturing tailed beasts from various villages to make super nuclear weapons to destroy the world. You were so high-profile when you auctioned them off, so it's not surprising that you've been targeted."

"Big Firecracker explained."

"Lord Shanks, what can we do? Our village is almost wiped out by those two! You have to keep your word! On my way here, I've heard people say that you, Lord Shanks, are the strongest ninja in the world!"

The middle-aged man started crying again, clinging to Shanks' leg. Hearing Shanks say that, the middle-aged man knew that their chances of getting revenge on the Tailed Beasts were almost zero. Shanks was someone who was going against the entire ninja world, and he was not on the same level as their small Kawagakure village. So the middle-aged man's only hope was Shanks, who was still deep in thought.

"While what you said is true, you don't know how secretive Akatsuki is. They're nowhere to be found right now. Where am I supposed to find the Tailed Beasts for you...?"

Shanks was genuinely dumbfounded. He couldn't understand why the Akatsuki would bother with that artificial tailed beast. Did they really believe that the artificial tailed beast was just a fart from the Six Paths Sage, as he had claimed? That was just too brainless!

Besides, the Ten-Tails' body only has nine holes, so where's the extra one going to go? Shanks' rear end tightened at this thought...

"What should we do? If the Hidden Village next door finds out that we were almost destroyed, they will definitely attack us. Then our village will be finished. Lord Shanks, you have to think of a way!"

The middle-aged man clung to Shanks' leg and shook him, as if he wouldn't let go until Shanks did something terrible.

"...How about this, I'll write a threatening letter to that Hidden River Village, saying that your Hidden River Village is under my protection, and if they want to fight, it's because they're disrespecting me. I think that should be fine, right?"

Shanks stroked his chin and said that he also bore some responsibility for the state of Kawakami Village. Being kind-hearted and a bit of a sanctimonious fool, he couldn't just stand by and do nothing. However, going to find the Akatsuki was clearly unrealistic; they had gone into hiding ever since they began their operation. The ninja world was so vast, how could they possibly find them...?

Kawakage is too far away to run there, especially with the tense situation and his wife and daughter in Konoha. So he can only hope that his hidden "face fruit" will work its magic, and that some of the equally remote Ryūgakure villages have heard of him and will give him some face...

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lord Shanks! You are truly a second father to our Kawagakure!"

Upon hearing Shanks' words, the middle-aged man's spirits lifted. "That's right!" he thought. "If we had this letter, would those like the Hidden Retreat Village dare to act so arrogantly? They might even be able to use this connection to dominate the mountains and reach the pinnacle..."

Shanks didn't say a word. He immediately took out a pen and paper and quickly wrote a threatening letter to the middle-aged man, sending him away. He needed time to process the fact that the Ten-Tails had been stuffed in the anus or gagged.

The Ten-Tails is so pitiful...

........

"Nagato, are you really going to Konoha? Shanks is still in Konoha, it's too dangerous for us. Maybe if we wait a while, we can find out about the Jinchuriki."

In a dark hole somewhere in the ninja world, the wealthy Nan said to his friends with concern.

Ever since her friend said he was going to Konoha to find the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, she had been worried. Konoha was the largest village in the ninja world, full of powerful ninjas and experts, and there was also the Red-Haired Shanks. Last time they fought in the Land of Rain, her friend's Rinnegan Six Paths was beaten to a pulp, and this time he was going to go in person.

"The White Fang of Konoha, the Fourth Hokage, and Uchiha Shisui have already left Konoha for the Land of Iron. Now, only Shanks and Tsunade remain in Konoha. This is the best opportunity. Don't worry, last time in the Land of Rain, I didn't dare to use my full strength. It will be different in Konoha."

Nagato said confidently, "Last time, when the Six Paths were utterly defeated by Shanks from Konoha, he was almost driven mad. However, after he defeated Jiraiya and Orochimaru, his confidence returned. They are both from Konoha, and although there is a gap between them and Shanks, it shouldn't be that big. Last time, he didn't dare to use his ultimate move, fearing that he would destroy the village and leave Kakuzu with nowhere to cry. This time, it's different in Konoha. He can unleash his ultimate move without any worries and see if this Shanks of Konoha is really as invincible in defense as the ninja world claims!"

"Well... okay, I'll go with you."

Seeing that she couldn't persuade her friends, Tuhao Nan said with a determined look in her eyes, "Of the original three little ones, only the two of them are left. Naturally, she can't guard the crystal alone."

...........

a few days later.

Outside a house belonging to the Hatake clan, Kaden was engrossed in reading a masterpiece by Jiraiya, while Asuma paced back and forth, constantly rubbing his hands together and glancing at the closed door of the house.

"Asuma, why are you so nervous if Kurenai isn't feeling well? Kakashi hasn't even gotten into character yet, but you're pretty quick."

Shanks rolled his eyes at the nervous Asuma, then looked at Kakashi, who remained calm and collected, engrossed in his notebook... What a mess!

783. Air raid! Air raid!

Didn't he notice that he wasn't feeling well while living together? He was just reading his little notebook. Naruto was still in the Toad Cave, the girl with the wide forehead was studying with Tsunade, and the remaining drawing guy was being monitored because he was from Root. Of all the teachers leading the teams in Konoha, Kakashi was the most relaxed. He had nothing to do all day and just stayed at home reading his little notebook. Now, the girl with colored contacts who had been married to him for several years suddenly fainted, and he acted like he didn't care at all. Shanks was so regretful. He should have never signed a contract with the girl with colored contacts' father.

Look at Asma, he's more nervous than if his dad were dying.

"We'll know the results after Lady Tsunade examines her; there's no point in being nervous here."

Kadian stared intently at the notebook, his voice trembling slightly, perhaps because he was reading some plot details.

"...You're really calm."

Shanks fell silent. If it were Obito instead, I wonder if he'd be any more nervous...

"Lady Tsunade, what illness does Kurenai have?"

Not long after the door opened, Asuma stole the show again. As soon as Tsunade came out, Asuma asked nervously.

"...Hong is not sick, she is just pregnant. She has been overworked these past few days and it has affected the fetus."

Tsunade gave Asuma a strange look, then glanced at the completely calm Kakashi. If she didn't know better, she'd think Asuma was the real deal...

"Crack!"

A heartbreaking sound came from Asma's heart. His dream girl was pregnant, but the child wasn't his. The feeling was indescribably painful.

"Take it easy, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Besides, you already have several children at home."

Shanks patted Asuma on the shoulder reassuringly, saying that all the pregnant women who visited his home back then had given birth, but Asuma was a bit unlucky; none of the children were his. Hiruzen Sarutobi was very generous; if the woman was of good character and had no one to rely on, she could keep the child and raise it. Konoha upholds love and peace, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the former Hokage, couldn't just kick her out...

So Asuma ended up with a bunch of sons and daughters out of nowhere, and none of them were actually his. Hiruzen Sarutobi is truly awe-inspiring...

"......"

Asuma walked out of the Hatake clan in a daze. How could this be the same? Those girls were just impulsive. Kurenai was his true love!

"Alas! What is love in this world that makes people willing to die for it..."

Shanks, watching Asuma's forlorn figure, was suddenly inspired to write poetry.

"......"

Tsunade looked at Shanks with surprise. "Oh, not bad, you can even write poetry now."

"I see a doubt in your eyes about my literary talent. You doubt that your uncle can write this kind of poem? Kakashi, I never knew you were so serious all the time, but at home you turn into a wolf. But Kurenai is pregnant now. For the sake of the next generation of your Hatake clan, you should at least restrain yourself a little..."

After Shanks finished speaking, he gave Kakashi a knowing look.

"......"

Tsunade wanted to say that she was exhausted because she also had to lead the team to do daily tasks, but thinking about Kakashi's married life with the girl with the colored contact lenses, she simply kept quiet.

Kadian looked up at the sky and suddenly saw several small black dots getting closer and closer. He immediately pointed to the sky.

"Air raid!"

"Don't try to distract me, how could this happen out of nowhere... Holy crap! Tsunade ordered Shikaku to evacuate the villagers! The Rinne Six Paths who took down Jiraiya are here."

Shanks thought Kakashi was trying to change the subject, but when he looked in the direction Kakashi was pointing, he saw that it was Nagato's Six Paths Puppet. After shouting to Tsunade all the way, he took out his Dry Wood Moon Walk and rushed over.

If all six realms of reincarnation were to come, and a real fight were to break out, the destructive power would be even greater than that caused by the Nine Lamas.

After Tsunade and Kakashi exchanged a glance, Kakashi went to call for backup, while Tsunade took the girl with the colored contact lenses to a safe place first.

Not long after Kakashi's outrageous behavior, alarms blared throughout Konoha. All the chunin and genin led the villagers to the safe zone set up by the sealing team, while all joinin and above gathered at the Hokage Building. This time, Minato had developed an emergency response plan based on the lessons learned from the Nine-Tails incident. If this plan had been in place, Kurenai Yuhi wouldn't have been killed by Kurama with a single slap.

"...The Akatsuki leader launched an air raid on the village. All Jonin were dispatched to the outskirts of the village to prevent other enemies from entering. This is information on the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Everyone, memorize it quickly."

As he spoke, Big Cannon distributed the information he had to the Jonin. This information consisted of key points Shanks had presented at the last meeting regarding the Six Paths of Reincarnation and how to counter them. Although he didn't expect the Jonin to be able to defeat the Six Paths of Reincarnation, he hoped they could at least hold out for a while without being instantly killed. Jiraiya and Orochimaru were defeated because they didn't understand the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

"Hey, instead of hunting down the Tailed Beasts, the leader of the Akatsuki is here in Konoha having tea?"

Shanks used Moonwalk to walk in front of the six Reincarnation Puppets in the air and said.

""

.........

"Shinra Tensei!"

The Heavenly Dao at the front, too lazy to argue with him, spread its five fingers towards Shanks, and an invisible, powerful repulsive force rushed towards Shanks.

"One-Sword Style - Slashing Randomly!"

Seeing that the Heavenly Path was going for a powerful attack right away, Shanks stopped talking and sent a long, thick face flying over.

"Boom!"