Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage!

Chapter 118 Luo Sha: I can’t beat him, I can’t beat him at all!

Tents were set up at the foot of Platycodon Mountain.

Some of them were wounded soldiers from Konoha, some were wounded soldiers and ninjas from the Sand Village, and some of them were children only four or five years old.

They also became Genin and went to the battlefield to participate in the war.

On the mountain, Kyouhiko and Namikaze Minato sealed the corpse and looked down at the forest below. Neither of them spoke, and there was a moment of silence and sighs.

The soil behind him twisted, and Orochimaru came over using the earth burrow.

"Lord Orochimaru."

The two turned around and saluted.

No matter what, Orochimaru is their senior and superior, and they should maintain basic respect for him.

Orochimaru waved his hand.

Then, he looked at Kyouhiko and Minato, "How do you feel about participating in a war of this level?"

"Unless one's strength reaches a certain level, even if one is a jonin, his influence on the battle situation will be very limited."

Namikaze water gate.

Orochimaru smiled and looked at Kyouhiko, "What about you?"

"The direction of the war depends on the top combat power, but the main body is the Chunin and Genin. The Sand Village has an advantage in the middle and lower levels, but above the Jonin, puppetry will become a disadvantage..."

Jingyan expressed his opinion.

No matter how strong a puppeteer is, he can only be at the same level as Scorpion.

Orochimaru couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Kyohiko, it's not that the puppeteer is too weak, but that your vision is too high and your talent is too strong."

He looked down the mountain.

"War and death, when you experience more, you will understand that many things are unavoidable and you can only make better choices."

The next moment, a smile appeared on Orochimaru's face.

"But unlike some of the stubborn old men in the village who only raise problems but want others to solve them, you came up with a more reliable solution yourself."

Use technique to overcome technique.

Orochimaru didn't believe that Kyouhiko really discovered it by accident and must have studied it for a long time.

Having a plan before intervening is better than many senior officials in the village.

He looked admiring.

"I will report the truth when this is finished."

Jingyan did not take any credit.

"Thanks to Lord Orochimaru's research and improvement, as well as everyone's collective efforts, otherwise Minato and I alone would not be able to defeat the Sand Village."

"Of course the war is everyone's credit, but credits vary in size. There's no need to refuse if it's yours."

Orochimaru said hoarsely.

He then looked at the two of them and said, "Tell me what you think about the follow-up."

Minato Namikaze's opinion was more about promoting reconciliation and allowing both sides to maintain subsequent peace.

Orochimaru remained noncommittal.

Minato wasn't angry either.

He knew that Orochimaru wanted to hear Kyouhiko's opinion more.

After this great battle, Orochimaru clearly showed his respect for Kyohiko and may have the idea of ​​training him.

Jingyan didn't answer immediately.

"It's not reconciliation, it's the Sand Village's surrender."

In addition, the key issue of "surrender" must involve the body of the Third Kazekage and the Shokuton Kekkei Genkai Yekura who was captured by them.

"Minato, this is the difference between you and Kyouhiko. One-sided peace only impresses yourself, and in the end it will harm your own people."

After hearing this, Orochimaru couldn't help but smile.

He agreed with Jingyan's opinion.

As for the corpse issue.

Orochimaru thought for a moment and came up with a piece of information.

Human puppet!
"Scorpion of Red Sand?"

"Yes."

Minato nodded.

Orochimaru asked, "Do you have a plan?"

"The bodies must be returned, otherwise the rules of fighting between ninja villages will be violated. At that time, it will be difficult to solve the problem with pressure from the major villages, but we can put pressure on the human puppet issue."

Jing Yan paused, "This kind of forbidden technique is not only feared by us, but in the end the Sand Village will definitely expel or even kill the Red Sand Scorpion."

Minato remained silent beside him.

He really couldn't get involved in such a topic.

Orochimaru said: "It's feasible, but Scorpion may also take the body and become a traitor again."

"Or, the rebel ninja could be someone who deliberately let the puppet go, and then took the puppet back in some way..."

Jingyan added.

Even if the human puppet only has half the combat power of the Third Kazekage, it is still a benefit worth fighting for the Sand Village which is in urgent need of combat power.

He didn't believe that Ebizo and Rasa were really that upright.

Orochimaru nodded, "We have to return the bodies they can't use to make puppets. I'll take care of this, you don't have to worry about it."

"What about Burn Escape?"

Jingyan asked.

Orochimaru said: "Lock him up first. Let's ignore the attitude of the Sand Village for now. We will communicate with the River Country first, and then push the people over. As you said, this is surrender, not reconciliation between the two sides."

……

In the Kingdom of Wind, the border outpost was silent.

The ninjas who returned from the front lines all looked ashen and leaned dejectedly against the earthen wall at the door.

The Third Kazekage.

The strongest Kazekage of the Sand Village.

The undefeated strongman in their minds fell completely today and could never come back.

Morale was at a low point, and even Ebizo and Rasa didn't know how to comfort them, because they themselves couldn't figure out how Konoha had managed to do it.

"Elder, how did Konoha master the Magnetic Style?"

Luo Sha recalled.

There must have been ninjas who mastered magnetic escape in the underground at that time.

Ebizo glanced at him and remained silent.

If he knew, he wouldn't be sitting here.

The two sat on the chairs, not knowing how to proceed to the next step.

withdraw?
If we go back to the Sand Village, will Konoha give up?

After all, they were the ones who started the war, and Konoha had already mastered the method of breaking the magnetic escape technique.

If Konoha attacks, how can they resist without the Third Kazekage leading the team?
Ebizo was extremely confused, but he knew he had to come up with a solution.

"First, we need to identify a core."

"Rasa, you have to shoulder the future of the Sand Village. Stand up now."

I?
Luo Sha opened his mouth, not daring to speak out his inner thoughts.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go and appease everyone."

however.

He took only two steps before stopping again, his face looking bitter.

"Elder, how can I appease them? I am no match for them in the first place, and my magnetic escape technique is restrained, so it is even more impossible for me to defeat them..."

Morale is currently at a low point, and the main reason for this is the death of the Third Kazekage.

Even the Third Kazekage is no match for Konoha, so what’s the point of him going out and speaking?

Ebizo was silent.

The most fundamental reason is that they cannot win. Unless they can find a way to reverse the situation, everything will be in vain.

He was thinking.

A man came quickly from outside.

Anbu ninja.

Ebizo stood up instantly.

"How about it?"

"Elder, Konoha did not march, but instead sent a small team to Kyoto in the River Country."

"Kyoto, the country of Kawawa?"

Ebizo was confused at first, and then his face turned pale.

He got it.

Konoha is going to do it openly and ask for permission to pass through the River Country, preparing for a long-term fight.

Whether it is true or false, it is quite disadvantageous for the Sand Village.

They have to make a decision quickly.

"Luo Sha."

"Elder."

Luo Sha stood still, looking respectful.

Ebizo said, "Surrender."

"what?"

"Surrender. I will surrender."

Ebizo answered.

He sighed and said, "Lord Kazekage is dead. We can't win if we continue to fight. It will only benefit the other ninja villages. Is there any need to continue fighting?"

"But……"

"I will bear the consequences, and you will be the Fourth Kazekage and lead the Sand Village to move forward."

Ebizo patted his shoulder and said, "As for how Konoha did it, let's put it aside for now. We can consider the reasons after we have enough strength."

"Yes, Master Ebizo."

Luo Sha changed his name.

Ebizo nodded gently: "This is the last thing I can do for the village. After that, I will retreat and wait for death in peace."

Then he walked outside.

……

In Konoha, Tsunade sighed repeatedly and couldn't concentrate on correcting documents.

Kirigakure attacks from the east.

In the west, the Sand Village is already at war with Konoha.

In the north, Onoki is watching with eager eyes.

For this reason, Jiraiya has been sent to the north by her. Now there are not many ninjas left in Konoha. She needs good news.

however.

So far, there has been no movement from the three parties.

"Tsunade-sama."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke appeared in an instant.

Tsunade immediately walked over quickly: "Which side?"

"A letter from Orochimaru-sama."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke handed it over.

This was a letter sent by Feiying. Upon opening it, it was indeed Orochimaru's handwriting.

After a few seconds, startling laughter was heard from the Hokage's office.

Tsunade slammed the paper down on the table.

"it is good!"

"How should we deal with the Third Kazekage's matter?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke asked.

This is the most difficult thing at the moment.

We can’t help the enemy, but we can’t break the rules either…

Tsunade sneered.

"What's so tricky about it? Orochimaru is right. We should delay it as much as possible. There must be conditions for making human puppets. If we delay it for a while, the Sand Village will only get a corpse."

"Yes!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke understood it tacitly.

Is Orochimaru right?

According to what was written in the letter, it was clearly Jingyan who said it.

That boy is very bad!

He couldn't help but worry about his brother.

"By the way, Shinnosuke."

Tsunade put down the information, thought for a moment, and said, "You have to take care of your brother's affairs and try to persuade him more."

"Asuma?"

"Yeah, he trained like crazy with Kai, but Kai got there step by step, and he didn't go through the process. Be careful that he might end up in vain."

Tsunade said.

Ever since she mastered the art of telescope, she has been keeping an eye on the next generation of the village, and as a result she noticed the nearly crazy Asuma.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke was slightly startled.

He knew a little about Asuma's thoughts. That boy didn't have much conflict with Jingyan. It was just because Yuhi Kurenai and he were childhood sweethearts...

but.

It's up to each person to decide what to do. Who Xi Rihong likes is her own business.

You need to persuade him!
Sarutobi Shinnosuke muttered in his heart.

He nodded and saluted to express his gratitude.

……

In the evening, Asma ran with Kai, panting like a dead dog, but he refused to give up and kept following behind.

Might Guy approved in his heart.

Such a will is worthy of Asuma!

but.

On the surface, he still said seriously: "What? This little difficulty has stumped you? Jing Yan could have achieved the same level as you a few years ago!"

"I, I won't give up. Sooner or later, I will surpass him!"

When Asuma heard Jingyan, he regained his strength and rushed to catch up.

but.

Kai picked up speed again.

The two walked one in front and one behind, neither of them was willing to stop.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke waited until the Anbu finished their work, watched the two from a high place, and followed their movements all the way.

Until Asuma could no longer stand.

He then moved forward instantly.

"Asuma."

"Brother...why are you here?"

Asuma was stunned for a moment.

Ever since Shinnosuke became an Anbu ninja, he hasn't seen him for a long time. Even when they met, they only ate at home, and the two of them could only chat for less than ten sentences in a month.

I didn't expect you to come here today.

He couldn't believe it.

"I have something to ask you."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke finished speaking and looked at Might Guy, "Thank you for taking care of my brother."

"No, I, I just exercise with him."

After saying goodbye.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke took Asuma home.

Halfway through the journey, on a quiet street, he spoke up, "The conflict between you and Jingyan was because of Yuhi Kurenai, right?"

"what?"

Asuma was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Shinnosuke to say this.

He didn't react for a moment.

"Why are you bringing this up?"

Asuma glanced away, looking elsewhere.

Shinnosuke said calmly: "You can't decide who Hong likes, but I support you competing with him."

"Healthy competition can give both parties the motivation to improve. Look at Kakashi and Kai, how fast they have improved in the past two years?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke is very patient.

As for his younger brother, just because he doesn’t have time doesn’t mean he doesn’t know about these things.

Asuma was silent.

Kakashi, Might Guy...

Their progress was indeed rapid, especially Might Guy. Before graduation, he only knew that Guy's scores in ninjutsu and illusion were just barely passing, and it was a miracle that he could graduate early.

result.

In just two years, not only has the opponent's physical skills become powerful, but he has also been working hard to explore and develop his lightning escape skills.

As for Kakashi.

"Has Kakashi made much progress?"

Asuma asked curiously.

Ever since Kyouhiko showed up, he rarely heard about Kakashi.

Shinnosuke sighed, "Kakashi, he is a genius who is willing to live in Kyohiko's shadow. It seems that no one is discussing him now, but in fact, his strength is already very close to the level of an ordinary jonin."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke paused for a moment as he spoke.

"In two years at most, he should be able to be promoted to Jonin."

Two years...

Asuma estimated.

Kakashi is nine years old now, which means that Kakashi can become a jonin at the age of eleven at most?

wrong!

What my brother meant was that Kakashi's strength was close to that of a Jonin.

Asuma was stunned for a moment.

Then, he couldn't help but feel depressed: "Is the gap between me and them really that big?"

"They are talented and train very hard. Do you train as hard as they do?"

Shinnosuke didn't just comfort and pamper her.

Asuma shook his head.

Not as good as.

At least, he is not as desperate as Might Guy.

Shinnosuke smiled and said, "Recognize the gap between each other, then catch up and strive to surpass each other, and don't let other emotions influence your thinking."

"What about the gap between me and Ryomine Kyouhiko?"

Asuma Sarutobi couldn't help but wonder.

Shinnosuke pondered for a moment and said, "Do you want to hear the truth?"

"of course."

Asuma nodded solemnly.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke said: "I don't know either."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know how strong he is, but I can be sure that he is much stronger than Kakashi. He might even be on the same level as Minato."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke sighed.

Jingyan is a true genius, comparable to Tobirama Senju.

The gap between Asuma and the other party...

It's too big!
Hearing his brother's answer, Asuma couldn't help but remain silent.

Comparable to Minato Namikaze...

He never thought that the gap between him and Jingyan would be so big.

Do you still have a chance?
"So, you want to give up?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke sneered.

"No! How could I give up!"

Asuma Sarutobi answered instinctively.

Then, he nodded firmly: "Yes, I will never give up!"

"Very good. There is a gift that my father asked me to pass on to you. Since you don't want to give it up, accept it and become stronger and surpass him!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke took out the ninja tool bag.

Then he opened it and took out the ninja tools wrapped in cloth.

A pair of chakra weapons!

(End of this chapter)