Killing his way through the ninja world, starting from being adopted by the second generation!

Chapter 100 News Leak

"Damn it, who leaked the information?!"

In the Hokage's office, Tobirama Senju sat at his desk with a gloomy expression.

After Hashirama passed away, he immediately suppressed the news, and almost no one knew about it.

The very next day, news spread in Konoha that Hashirama Senju had passed away.

The news spread not only throughout the village, but throughout the entire ninja world!

The heads of various families came to him to inquire about information.

Tobirama Senju could only declare that the news of Hashirama's death was false.

"He's retired now and stays home taking care of his granddaughter."

Tobirama Senju understood that this matter could not be kept secret for long, and he had to prepare before it was completely exposed.

If his prediction is correct, other countries are already eager to make their move.

Those Kage will definitely send a large number of spies to Konoha to gather information.

If they know the news is true, they will definitely launch a war without hesitation.

He thought he could keep the news of his elder brother's death a secret for a while, but the news leaked and spread throughout the ninja world, completely disrupting his plans.

Tobirama Senju could only create the illusion that Hashirama Senju was still alive in order to buy more time for development.

"Go and call Renya here," Tobirama Senju said to the corner.

"Yes!" A ninja wearing an animal mask left the office.

This is an organization he established after becoming Hokage, called the Anbu.

The initial purpose of establishing the Anbu was to consolidate the Hokage's authority.

Under the current system, the Hokage can mobilize the fighting power of ninja clans during wartime, but cannot directly control them.

In essence, ninjas still obey the clan head, not the Hokage.

Thus, Tobirama Senju established the Anbu, an absolutely reliable ninja army that could be controlled by the Hokage.

Because the Uchiha clan established the Konoha Police Force in the village.

The Uchiha clan was already a powerful clan, and their possession of law enforcement powers made other clans uneasy.

Tobirama Senju used this emotion to establish the Anbu and recruit ninjas from various clans.

The members of the Anbu wore masks to operate in secrecy, severing their ties with their original families, and over time they became loyal only to the Hokage.

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"Uncle, I'm here." Lian Ye pushed open the door and came in.

"Kid, the news has been leaked." Tobirama Senju rubbed his temples.

This matter was clearly kept under wraps, so how could it have been exposed so quickly?

If it goes on for too long, people might discover something is wrong.

But this is only the second day!

He had already locked up and interrogated those involved in this matter.

It was eventually discovered that they hadn't leaked the information at all...

Now there are only three people who haven't been interrogated.

Mito Uzumaki, Tsunade, and Renya.

Tobirama Senju did not believe they would leak information and did not interrogate the three.

“I know, what should we do now?” Lianye asked.

He had already heard villagers spreading the news of Hashirama Senju's death on his way here, and he knew that the matter had been exposed.

If things can't be contained now, Konoha will be in trouble.

“This can’t be kept secret for long…” Tobirama Senju’s face was grim. “Spies from other countries may already be on their way.”

"During this time, you will lead your team to strengthen patrols of the village and absolutely prevent spies from entering."

He cannot directly launch a large-scale alert, as this would reveal to other countries that Konoha is trying to cover up its true intentions.

This is the only way to delay the time it takes for the major ninja villages to learn the truth.

In Tobirama Senju's view, this war was inevitable.

Faced with the rich lands of the Land of Fire, almost no country could resist.

Unless he surrenders without a fight and chooses to cede territory and pay reparations.

Tobirama Senju would never do that!

Even if it means dying in battle, surrender is unacceptable.

Once the door to surrender is opened, Konoha Village will be completely finished!

“Let Hiruzen and the others patrol the village with you,” Tobirama Senju added.

He remembered that the Hiruzen squad had just returned from a mission a while ago.

With their strength, patrolling the village is sufficient.

Konoha Village has a sensory barrier, and the Sensory Team is responsible for sensing and detecting spies who have infiltrated the village. This allows Renya and others to go and capture the spies.

"I understand, Uncle." Lian Ye turned to leave.

“Oh, right…” Tobirama Senju suddenly called out to him, “Don’t tell anyone about my brother.”

Lian Ye paused, then softly replied, "Mm."

Even if Tobirama Senju hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have said it.

The fewer people who know the truth, the better.

After Renya left, Tobirama Senju went to the window and looked at the prosperous Konoha, seemingly lost in thought.

"Brother, I will not allow anyone to destroy the village you built."

"Give the order: Konoha is to prepare for war!"

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"Lianye, is the story of the First Generation Lord true?"

At the Konoha training ground, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively looked at Lian Ye.

When they heard the news, their first thought was disbelief.

The First Hokage of Konoha, the legendary God of Shinobi!

How could he have died so easily?!

In their minds, Hashirama Senju could not possibly be dead.

Under the tense gazes of everyone, Lian Ye said, "This news is false."

Hearing this, the group breathed a sigh of relief.

"Haha, I knew it was a rumor," Mitokado Homura said with a laugh.

“That’s right, how could the First Lord possibly be dead?” Danzo Shimura chimed in.

"Why doesn't the teacher arrest the people who spread the rumors?" Uchiha Kagami whispered.

“Perhaps the uncle has his reasons,” Lianye explained.

“I think Renya is right. The teacher has his own ideas.” Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed.

They were more inclined to believe Lian Ye than those who spread rumors at will.

"Renya-kun, why did you call us here?" Koharu Utatane asked, looking puzzled.

Only then did the group remember this matter and they all looked at Lian Ye.

"The uncle asked us to cooperate with the perception team to catch the spy who infiltrated the village," Lianye said.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the group became serious.

This matter concerns the safety of the village and must be handled with utmost care.

Lianye began assigning tasks, "Two people per group, patrol Konoha with the Sensory Team."

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"Have you heard? The God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, is dead!"

In a tavern in the ninja world, several wandering ninjas were talking loudly.

"Is the news accurate?"

"This news came from the gold exchange, and it's probably true."

"Tsk tsk, even such important figures can die..."

Hearing the conversation, a man in a black robe in the corner put down his chopsticks.

The large hood hid his face in the shadows, making it impossible to see his features.

"Is Hashirama... dead?"

With Hashirama Senju dead, there was no one left in the ninja world who could interest him.

The man in the black robe hid his face under the hood, revealing a complex expression, with a hint of crimson in his eyes.

"I won this time, Hashirama."

Chapter 101: Do Spies Need to Be Leaving People Alive?

"Which one is it?"

Lianye looked at the spy's corpse at her feet and asked.

Danzo Shimura sighed: "This is the fourth one."

"Tsk, these guys are really in a hurry," Lian Ye couldn't help but sigh.

The news of Hashirama Senju's death had barely spread when so many spies infiltrated Konoha.

It seems that other countries are already getting impatient.

"Jonin Renye, someone has infiltrated again," a ninja from the sensory team said.

The two did not speak, and sped off in the direction he was pointing.

In an alley in Konoha Village.

"Lord Raikage has ordered us to investigate whether Hashirama Senju is dead or not. This mission must succeed; failure is not an option!"

A dark-skinned man spoke to his two companions.

"Understood, Captain!"

"Good, now begin the mission!"

Just then, an untimely voice was heard.

"Oh? What kind of mission? Let me hear it too."

The three instinctively looked in the direction of the sound and saw a boy holding a katana standing at the entrance of the alley.

"Damn it, we've been exposed!"

"Hurry up and kill him!"

"What bad luck, we were discovered as soon as we infiltrated."

With that, the three of them drew their kunai and launched an attack on Lian Ye.

Since this was Konoha, they were worried about being discovered using ninjutsu, so they planned to use kunai to silence them.

Lianye watched as the three Cloud Ninja charged towards him, and with his katana, he slashed at the Cloud Ninja in front at a tricky angle.