A fighter from Hyuga

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As Shuji entered the Root to train the children who were about to enter the Anbu, the envoys from the Iwagakure Village also arrived in the Sand Village and the Kirigakure Village respectively.

In the Hidden Mist Village, the contemporary leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Takuya Hozuki, personally received the envoy from the Iwagakure.

"Want to form an alliance with Kirigakure?"

Looking at the Iwagakure ninja in front of him, Takuya Hozumi said slowly.

"That's right. It's not just Kirigakure, there's also Sandagakure. What Tsuchikage-sama means is that Iwagakure, Sandagakure and Kirigakure form a strategic alliance and completely isolate Konoha from Kumogakure on the map."

The Iwagakure messenger nodded upon hearing this and said to Takuya Hozuki.

"After all, Konoha alone is already very strong. If we add Kumogakure, it will be difficult for us, Iwagakure or Kirigakure, to compete with them."

"Well, what you said makes sense. So what should we do to form an alliance?"

Hearing this, Takuya Hozumi nodded and continued to ask the Iwagakure messenger.

"Trade, ninja tool trade, what Tsuchikage-sama means is that the ninja tool trade of Sand Village, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure should be conducted among our three villages, and we should refuse to provide raw materials to Konoha, and at the same time cut off the connection between Konoha and Kumogakure.

In this way, an economic blockade is formed on Konoha and Kumogakure."

"That's it..."

Upon hearing this, Takuya Hozuki nodded. After pondering for a moment, Takuya Hozuki spoke to the Iwagakure messenger in front of him.

"I personally support this matter, but this matter is very important after all, so I need to report it to Lord Mizukage."

Chapter 183 Do you think I look like capital?

"alliance……"

Kirigakure Village, Mizukage Office.

With his eyes slightly closed, the Sandaime Mizukage slowly exhaled a breath after listening to Takuya Hozuki's report.

"can."

After a moment, the Mizukage slowly opened his eyes and looked at Takuya Hozuki in front of him.

It was obvious that the Mizukage had no intention of taking this opportunity to ask for any benefits from the Iwagakure.

After all, Kirigakure was in a different situation now than Konoha was in during the war.

The alliance between Konoha and Kumogakure sends a dangerous signal to the entire ninja world.

Under such circumstances, both Iwagakure and Kirigakure were caught in a very passive situation.

Alliance is the only way to turn passivity into initiative.

Today, although the Sand Village has been defeated, its foundation is still there.

Although Konoha has a good geographical location and abundant resources.

However, compared with the three villages of Sunagakure, Iwagakure and Kirigakure combined, there is still a big gap.

The most important thing is that if the three villages unite, they can integrate each other's strength into a whole.

As a result, they signed agreements with the surrounding small countries, so that Konoha could not accept any missions except from the Land of Fire, and could not buy any iron except from the Land of Fire.

"Well, I'll go discuss the next few details with the Iwagakure messenger."

Takuya nodded when he heard that, and after getting a signal from the Mizukage, he turned and left the Mizukage's office.

……

"Senior Guiyuan, I feel like it's difficult to improve my chakra control."

A Root member who was also wearing a mask came to Shusi and said with some distress.

“The improvement of chakra control is directly related to the strength of mental power.

If you feel that your training progress has become very slow, you can spend more time on training physical skills and chakra nature changes. "

Hearing this, Shusi spoke to the Root member in front of him.

"Can I now...practice changing the nature of chakra?"

The Root member was stunned when he heard this, and asked Xiu Si in surprise.

"Why not? But you should spend more time on practicing Taijutsu."

"You should take Captain Guiyuan's words to heart. This is the training experience that enabled Captain Guiyuan to become a Konoha Jonin at the age of twelve."

Just as the Root member was about to say something, Danzo's voice suddenly rang out.

Hearing this, Shusi immediately stood up and looked at Danzo beside him.

"It seems that my two hundred thousand taels were well worth it."

Reaching out to signal the root member to leave, Danzo patted Shuuji on the shoulder and motioned for Shuuji to sit down.

"How dare I slack off on Danzo-sama's mission?"

Shusi chuckled upon hearing this and asked Danzo casually.

"Sakumo has returned today, and your mission ends today."

Upon hearing this, Danzo nodded with a smile on his face, and then took out a thick stack of banknotes from his pocket and handed it to Shusi.

"Sakumo is currently reporting to Hiruzen in the Hokage's office. If nothing goes wrong, you will receive your reward for your time on the battlefield tonight."

Seeing Shusi put the money away, Danzo continued to speak to Shusi.

"I'll treat you to a meal when I get paid."

"Hahaha, then I'll be waiting for you at the root."

Upon hearing this, Danzo burst into laughter.

"Go, work hard in the Anbu, and when I get the Spiritualization Technique, I will use the Flying Thunder God to inform you."

Taking two steps forward, Danzo patted Shuji on the shoulder and spoke slowly.

"Then I'll wait for your notice."

Nodding slightly, Shusi suppressed the smile hidden under the mask and finally spoke to Danzo.

"gone."

"Ah."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiu Si's figure instantly disappeared at the root.

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"What?! Is Jiraiya crazy?!"

In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had just finished listening to Sakumo's report, was roaring at Tsunade.

"Why are you yelling at me?! Was it me who told him not to return to Konoha?!"

However, Tsunade is not the kind of character who can be scolded honestly.

At this time, facing Sarutobi Hiruzen's roar, Tsunade's voice was even louder.

"Jiraiya said that he met the child of prophecy mentioned by the Toad Sage, and we couldn't persuade him."

Seeing this, Orochimaru explained to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Son of prophecy, son of prophecy, doesn't he know that the Rain Country is Konoha's enemy? We just ended the war with the Rain Country.

Once the people of the Rain Country have enough strength, they will definitely continue to fight with Konoha.

Instead of trying to weaken the Rain Country's strength, he wants to teach the people of the Rain Country. Is he crazy?"

"You ask us about the disciples you taught?"

Hearing this, Tsunade pulled over a chair, crossed her legs, and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen who had an angry look on his face.

"I……"

He opened his mouth, and his lips trembled with anger.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't say a word.

Because Tsunade was right.

"Where's Shuuji? I'm going to let him train medical ninjas with me."

Seeing this, Tsunade continued to ask Sarutobi Hiruzen.

As for where Shuji is now, Tsunade certainly knows it, but this does not prevent Tsunade from using this excuse to get more funds from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"In the Anbu."

After calming down, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly sat down again.

It has already happened, there is no use getting angry.

As for going to the Rain Country to find Jiraiya...

Sarutobi Hiruzen did have a way to contact Jiraiya, but Sarutobi Hiruzen felt that Jiraiya would not be able to return to the village if he relied on himself alone.

Jiraiya looks like a normal guy at ordinary times, but sometimes he can be very stubborn.

"I think Konoha Hospital is more suitable for Shuji."

Hearing this, Tsunade nodded and spoke to Sarutobi Hiruzen very seriously.

"I do not think so."

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke to Tsunade without any hesitation.

Even Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't even bother to give Tsunade a reason.

"If you do this, it will seriously affect Konoha's progress in training medical ninjas."

Tsunade straightened up after hearing this, reached out and slapped the table in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, and said plausibly.

"It's okay. I have plenty of time now."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was immediately delighted when he heard this and said to Tsunade in front of him.

"You took away my disciple, so you should give me some financial compensation, right?"