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"This is very bad for us!" The ANBU members almost looked bitter and were about to cry.

When the Third Hokage returned to Iwagakure, he told everyone that if they did not resist Konoha, Iwagakure would be swallowed up.

How is this possible?

Therefore, the entire village of Iwagakure is mobilized for war. Their fighting spirit is at its peak.

However, as the days passed, they began a makeshift operation to move the residents underground.

On the one hand, they also obtained information about Konoha.

What they gained was... the continuous resurrection of Jonin and Kage from Konoha.

That's terrifying.

Therefore, even the secret service team lost confidence.

"..." Ohnoki!

Of course he knew that the Second Mizukage was also a powerful person, but now that the Second Mizukage couldn't defeat Might Guy, he became Konoha's henchman.

They could only passively join Konoha.

And taking the people of Konoha to the grave of the First Mizukage seems to demonstrate Konoha's strength, but the addition of the Mizukage also increases Konoha's power, doesn't it?

So... can Iwagakure really still fight?

Ohnoki also began to have doubts.

But the deed was already done, and he could only grit his teeth and bear it.

And now the Dark Guard is telling him all this... isn't that just making him feel even more pressured?

Or... should we just surrender?

If they discovered then that the Mizukage had suddenly betrayed them and joined Konoha... wouldn't that mean he was now standing alone against Konoha?

Out of anger or a desire for self-preservation, he immediately withdrew from observing Kitahara Kaede's small group. (^_-)

Thinking about it now, maybe being a little softer would be...okay.

Anyway, I can't beat Kitahara Kaede.

However, another secret unit broke in, breaking the rules as well.

"Lord Tsuchikage!"

"I've got some news!"

The secret service began to pay their respects.

"..." Onoki. "If it was the Second Mizukage who was reanimated, or the First Mizukage who was reanimated, then I already know."

"That's not how it is!" But the expression on this member's face was clearly different from the previous one; his face carried the joy of rain after a drought.

“It seems our Iwagakure village can be saved!” the ANBU member said.

"What do you mean?" Onoki quickly got down from the chair.

"Konoha received a special letter that foretold the death of the Fifth Hokage, Kitahara Kaede."

"And Konoha is busy with this matter right now, so they probably won't have time to deal with us," the Anbu member said.

"so……"

"Now we have a chance to catch our breath!"

"Really!"

However, Onoki had already reached the ANBU member and grabbed him by the collar with one hand.

His eyes were fixed on the ANBU member.

"If it's fake news..."

"No, it's real news!"

The operative said, "This letter is from the Land of Demons."

“And the land of demons has produced priestesses generation after generation.”

“The priestess possesses the ability to prophesy.”

"And now, the priestess of the Land of Demons has prophesied the death of the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, Kitahara Kaede, and then passed on the information," the Anbu said.

"The prophecy of death from the priestess of the Land of Demons has never been deciphered."

"Or rather, it's 100% credible!"

"If I am lying, then I am willing to die on the spot!"

This member of the secret service even swore an oath.

"Oh hoo——"

Seeing that the Anbu were so certain, Onoki sat back down in his chair.

His gaze rose upwards. "This is a blessing upon my Hidden Stone Village!"

"Grandpa, can the threat to our Iwagakure Village be eliminated simply because Kitahara Kaede is dead?" Kurotsuchi asked.

“You don’t understand,” Onoki said. “Konoha is strong not because he gathered so many people, but because Kitahara Kaede is strong.”

"The previous Fifth Mizukage was certain that Kitahara Kaede possessed power surpassing that of all previous Hokage."

"As it turns out, he has the ability."

"but."

"If he dies..."

“Then the entire Hidden Leaf Village will collapse,” Onoki said.

“I see.” Kurotsuchi nodded. “But death…isn’t it meaningless for Konoha?”

"Huh?" Onoki was taken aback.

“Because they can continue using Edo Tensei,” Kurotsuchi said. “Wasn’t that just now with the Second Mizukage?”

"So even if Kitahara Kaede dies, we can still resurrect him using Edo Tensei!"

"..." Ohnoki.

Oh.

Yes.

The elderly man, who had just received some comfort, suddenly felt his hope shattered.

Chapter 139: The Demon Kingdom Mission Begins! (Please auto-play and subscribe to the full chapter!)

Outside the Hokage's office building in Konoha Village, the Land of Fire.

At this moment, several people dressed in fine clothes were surrounding him. These were all noblemen from various countries, but that was in the past.

The current Konoha has incorporated both Sunagakure and Kirigakure.

The Hidden Cloud Village simply disappeared.

So for them... Konoha has now become a behemoth, which will inevitably... affect the old model of one ninja village and one country.

However, for them, whose combat strength is absolutely insufficient, what they need now is not to fight for their own interests, but to maintain their current status.

Everyone knew that the Hidden Cloud Village was destroyed, and the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning immediately rushed over seeking protection and reconciliation, even contributing 6% of his own wealth for this purpose.

They finally obtained permission not to attack the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.

Back then, everyone laughed at him, saying he was going to cut the floor by six layers... but now...

The daimyo of the Land of Water and the Land of Wind are about to disappear.

The two great nations' ninja villages are now both under the Konoha banner, so of course... they have no choice but to come here for protection as well.

Because of the formation of a new ninja village, but Konoha has not yet taken any measures against their daimyo... However, not taking any measures does not mean they have no intention of doing so, so they immediately surrounded them.

However, Kitahara Kaede didn't have time to deal with them, so they could only wait.

at last.

The daimyo of the Land of Water, the daimyo of the Land of Wind, and the daimyo of the Land of Fire (whose plans had been shelved) discovered that the Anbu (secret operatives) had arrived.

"This is how Lord Kitahara has dealt with everyone," the ANBU member said.

At the same time, they returned their respective documents to the daimyo.

The daimyo took inspiration from the example of the daimyo of the Land of Lightning who donated six layers of his family fortune to gain understanding and goodwill.

Therefore, they all filled in the amount they wanted to donate on the official documents.

The first to receive the documents was the daimyo of the Land of Wind.

"what……"

"I'm safe!" said the daimyo of the Land of Wind.

"My condition is that I donate seven-tenths of my wealth in exchange for the status of the Daimyo of the Land of Wind."

"As a result, the Fifth Hokage only approved 6 layers."

"call……"

"saved!"

The Daimyo of the Wind Country said.

"I'm saved too!" The daimyo of the Land of Water breathed a sigh of relief. "I submitted six layers of my estate, but Lord Kitahara only approved five."

"..." The Great Name of the Land of Wind.

Why should I have to pay for level 6 while the Daimyo of the Land of Water only needs to pay for level 5?

This is so unfair!

He dared not say such a thing, after all, this was outside the Hokage's office in Konoha.

If someone makes a slip of the tongue and then loses another layer of their family fortune or is directly eliminated, then it's all over.

He then looked at the daimyo of the Land of Fire, who had a bitter expression on his face.

Yes.

Waiting outside with the two was the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

Logically, if Konoha becomes stronger, then the daimyo of the Land of Fire should also rise in status.

but.

It is said that when the Fifth Hokage and the Sixth Hokage Kakashi took office, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire blocked the document of consent.

So... that's why he's at odds with the two new Hokage.

This is...serves him right!

The daimyo of the Land of Wind and the daimyo of the Land of Water exchanged a glance.

Although I'm losing money now, ... if the Daimyo of the Land of Fire is such an idiot, then who knows, they might be the ones to become the Daimyo of Konoha in the future.

After all... both Sunagakure and Kirigakure have now submitted to Konoha.

Then aren't their daimyo also from Konoha?

Therefore, he might be able to replace the Land of Fire as the Daimyo of Konoha.

"The Daimyo of the Land of Fire—"

The secret service then handed the document to the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"Let me see……"

Daming quickly took the document.

Then it opened... "Ah..."

He shouted.

However, when the two other daimyo turned around, he quickly closed the document.

"You're unwilling?" the ANBU asked. "If you don't agree, Lord Kitahara said we can still talk."