Konoha: I, Ninja War Sakura, rely entirely on skills!

Chapter 257: Nameless Person
Jiraiya looked at the Hokage who was attracting everyone's attention with an indescribable expression.

This is……

doing what?
Is Sakura trying to stir up hatred among everyone?

Although Jiraiya admitted that the goal of arousing the morale of the army was achieved.

But this was completely different from what he thought.

In order to unite the troops, shouldn't everyone live in harmony, shouting about peace and beauty, and then put aside their prejudices and live together happily?

Now, Jiraiya only saw the fanaticism of hatred and dissatisfaction with prejudice among the 20,000 ninjas, and even the anger and coldness in the eyes of many of them became more intense.

It's just that compared to before, their hatred has shifted.

Their target now is the Hokage on the platform and the upcoming army of monsters.

"Hokage, your Excellency..."

Ohnoki also looked at the Hokage who was in the midst of the roaring waves and sighed in his heart.

The other party's choice was unexpected.

But considering the other party's usual behavior, it is somewhat understandable.

As for whether someone would try to kill her?
forget it.

As far as he knew, this Hokage's medical ninjutsu was no less skilled than Tsunade's. He even had clear intelligence that the opponent was still alive and kicking after being stabbed by Uchiha Obito on the battlefield.

Just looking at those groups of excited ninjas, Ohnoki felt that something was wrong.

But he couldn't tell what was wrong.

"In this way, the army's morale can be used."

Gaara silently looked at the Hokage in front of him, who had stirred up everyone's emotions with just a few words, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Although the other party was the murderer of his father, this was not the time to dwell on these things.

Monsters are the primary enemy.

Gaara naturally knows what is more important.

At this time, no one noticed that the earthen platform that had been standing in the distance and silently observing everything disappeared from everyone's sight.

Black Zetsu, who had lived for thousands of years, noticed it for the first and only time.

A new idea emerged.

This idea appeared in the ninja world where class concepts have been buried for thousands of years.

Princes and generals have a certain kind of relationship.

Although Black Zetsu didn't know this sentence, it was almost the same.

He seemed to have understood the purpose of this Hokage.

No.

He neither understood nor understood.

He understood the philosophy of this Hokage, but he did not understand what it meant when this philosophy showed its power for the first time.

But at the same time, everything that happened in the Fire Nation fell into place as it should.

The previous daimyo inexplicably encountered the Nanao Rebellion.

The current daimyo resides in Konoha.

The Fire Nation nobles gathered in the Fire Temple on a large scale.

Everything became clear at once.

Black Zetsu felt it necessary to contact this Hokage.

After all, Nagato's purpose of collecting the nine tailed beasts to create terrifying weapons to shock the ninja world is somewhat consistent with the philosophy of this Hokage.

It would be best if we could reach a cooperation with this Hokage through the art of speaking.

In this way, the most favorable result will be achieved.

The leader of the most violent organization in the ninja world will become his sharpest blade.

It will clear all obstacles on the road to the resurrection of his mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Even if the cooperation was not completed, making the Hokage's actions public would provoke the nerves of the so-called 'powerful and wealthy'.

That group of people would never allow such a 'rebellious Hokage' to survive in the world.

At that time, the ninja world will rise up and attack!
Sakura didn't expect that the person who understood her best was not Sasuke, not Kakashi, not anyone around her.

It turned out to be the enemy Black Zetsu.

But this also confirms that statement.

The person who knows you best is often not your friend, but your enemy.

-

夜

The temperature difference in the desert is extremely large, ranging from 40 to 50 degrees during the day to below zero at night.

At this moment, Sakura was wearing a thick cloak and warming herself by the fire in the central military tent. Beside her were the four Kages: Ōnoki, Killer Bee, Gaara, and Yugao.

"At this moment, the morale problem has been solved. What remains is to wait for the arrival of the Wuliang army and trade hostages with them."

"Then find a way to detain Shion."

Gaara was obviously a lot more relaxed than he was during the day.

"You can consider using the Flying Thunder God Technique to take him away when exchanging hostages."

Yugao spoke.

"That's unlikely."

"Earlier, Wuliang had sensed the existence of the Flying Thunder God Mark from Dodai, and according to Deidara's information, the other party has the ability to absorb chakra."

"It's hard not to believe that when the Flying Thunder God Seal faces the monster, it will be absorbed by the opponent."

“We can’t afford to fail.”

Kirabi shook his head.

"Hokage, what do you think?"

Ōnoki's eyes fell on Pink Hair, who was turning over sweet potatoes in the fire.

"I'll use my eyes to see."

Pink-haired girl said nothing and just kept turning over the sweet potatoes.

It was always 'Naruto, what do you think'.

Pink Hair felt like she was almost becoming Li Yuanfang.

"Then arrange for ten jonin to take charge of this matter, and start the operation when the hostages are handed over."

Over this period of time, Ohnoki has come to understand the character of this Hokage.

He is a little erratic on weekdays, but he can be helpful at critical moments.

Listening to Ohnoki's suggestion, Killer Bee nodded. He didn't ask why those powerful ninjas were not responsible for this matter, nor did he ask why they were not allowed to go.

To be honest, powerful ninjas all have fame.

During this period of time, no one present would believe that Wuliang had not collected intelligence on the ninja world.

It is easy to collect information about these powerful ninjas.

What’s more, they are the Five Kage.

If they were responsible for something like exchanging hostages, I'm afraid they would have the word "fraud" written all over their faces.

"Late at night."

Gaara said softly while looking at the dark night outside the tent.

"According to the speed of the Wuling troops, they will probably arrive at noon the day after tomorrow."

Ohnoki has already calculated the marching speed of the monsters.

Peel off the charred outer shell to reveal the golden flesh. Blow gently and take a small bite.

The sweet and soft taste burst in her mouth, and the pink-haired girl couldn't help but squint her eyes.

Perhaps because the pink-haired girl was too absorbed in her eating, Gaara couldn't help but look at the few remaining sweet potatoes in the fire. Just as he was about to reach out to take some, the pink-haired girl suddenly spoke:

"do not move."

"You've been poisoned. Don't blame me for not warning you."

Gaara's hand, which was stretched out in the air, froze.

poisonous?

"These little bastards!"

"It's really poisoned!"

Ohnoki's mind turned and he immediately understood what he meant. He was immediately furious and strode out to settle the account with the cook in charge of meals.

Everyone, including Pink Hair, looked at him silently without saying a word.

I saw Onoki, who had already walked to the door of the tent, suddenly bent down, put one hand on his waist, and said with a painful look on his face:

"Oh, my old waist is acting up again."

"Hurry, hurry, Master Fengying, come and help me, an old man."

Gaara's mouth twitched, but he did not expose Ōnoki's acting.

The Hokage said that the people below poisoned him. Now the people below really did it. If we go to cause trouble for them, the morale of the army that had been gathered during the day will be dispersed in an instant.

There is no reason why old man Ohnoki doesn't know such a simple truth. He is just showing off his acting skills now.

Compared to Ōnoki, Gaara was more concerned about the pink-haired girl who was still chewing on the sweet potato.

Is it really okay to eat like this?

"Sweet potato flavored sweet potatoes, old man, do you want to try some?"

Pink-haired girl threw the sweet potato peels into the fire and moved a sweet potato from the fire to Oonoki.

Sweet potatoes with sweet potato flavor?

The poison should taste like sweet potato.

"Forget it, I am not worthy of this, Hokage, you can eat it yourself."

Ohnoki pounded his old waist, looking helpless.

How could the poison that could make the people below determined to poison the Hokage be just an ordinary poison?

You have to know that the poison used by ninjas is usually fatal and can easily kill a wild boar.

But this Hokage ate it as if nothing had happened. It was obvious that his medical ninjutsu had reached a level that made him immune to all poisons.

This is really... enviable.

-

Just as Ohnoki had speculated, at noon a day later, the army of monsters had arrived at the vast desert.

There was darkness at the end of the field of vision, as if a dark cloud was slowly moving towards this side.

Feeling the slight vibration of the sand on the ground, Gaara couldn't help but swallow.

The enemy's number is about five times ours.

Fortunately, although the enemy is large in number, they are slow in movement and have simple fighting skills, so we can rely on the excellent mobility of the ninja to fight.

"coming."

Kirabi was dressed in military uniform and carrying seven ninja swords. His eyes under his sunglasses were looking solemnly at the army that was slowly moving towards him.

Ohnoki did not speak, but looked at the army composed of terracotta warriors with the same solemnity.

Just like the dark mass in the distance, the weather in the desert is rarely as sunny as before.

Dark clouds swept across the sky, and it seemed as if a violent storm would come at any time.

In this solemn atmosphere, even the wind brushing against the skin carries a hint of chill.

One hour, one minute, one second.

As time passed, the vibration under the feet became clearer and clearer, and finally, the opponent stood in front of the ninja coalition.

At this moment, the appearance of the army appeared in front of everyone.

All made up of stone men.

Sword and shield soldiers, spearmen, archers, and even some cavalry among them.

Even Sakura saw an army of one hundred thousand for the first time, so she couldn't help but be a little shocked.

But Sakura quickly recovered, and even a hint of contempt appeared in her eyes.

Without him...

All are dwarfs.

His height is only about 1.7 meters.

"Ninja."

The countless terracotta warriors of the enemy stopped in front of the ninja formation of 21,500 people, and a voice came from the enemy camp.

The sound is not loud, but it can reach everyone's ears.

"I am a ghost."

"The demon lord from thousands of years ago."

"Now that I have reappeared in the world, I hope you will surrender immediately to avoid death."

The voice was low and carried a sense of vicissitudes, and it was obvious that it was Wuliang who spoke.

"Where are our people?"

Kirabi didn't want to waste any more time talking to the other party, so he just spoke up and ended the conversation right away.

"Oh, since you don't know what's good for you, I will send you to the Pure Land."

After Wuliang finished speaking, he stopped talking. Then three stone carts were slowly pushed out from the stone army formation, with three people in white robes escorting them.

Obviously, these are the three subordinates of the monster mentioned in Deidara's intelligence, and they are quite powerful.

On the stone cart were Kakashi and the other two, wearing stone chains, but each of them looked a little listless.

At this moment, a gap was also slowly opened in the ninja formation, and a team composed of ten senior ninjas slowly escorted a girl in gorgeous clothes out of the formation.

"The witch is here."

The leader of the team spoke calmly.

"Three people, three people escort the witch forward."

The only female among the white-robed people spoke.

The leading ninja frowned slightly upon hearing this and looked back at the five shadows in the center of the formation.

After receiving affirmative instructions, the seven ninjas silently returned to the army.

"Untie them."

The ninja stepped forward and also made an offer.

The three men in white robes were silent for a moment after hearing this, and then untied Kakashi and the other two.

"Come forward!"

The ninja spoke again.

As soon as the words fell, the ninja army shouted at the same time:
"Come forward!"

"Come forward!"

"Come forward!"

Twenty thousand people spoke at the same time, their voices were deafening and reached the sky, instantly causing the three men in white robes to change their expressions.

This sudden scene instantly raised the momentum of the Ninja Alliance to a higher level!
"Heh, just like humans thousands of years ago."

"Using this method to boost your confidence is indirectly proving your weakness."

"Because only the weak need to boost their confidence."

The monster sitting in the main seat among the Terracotta Army smiled coldly, not caring at all.

Under the overcast sky, the two groups of troops gathered in the vast desert, and everyone's eyes were focused on the few people who were slowly handing over their positions in front of the formation.

Kakashi looked at the people slowly approaching him in front of him and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

But at this moment, he could do nothing.

Close, close, close...

The two parties exchanging hostages are getting closer.

A barely perceptible scarlet flashed in the eyes of the leading ninja.

Is it easy to gather intelligence from famous ninjas?
Then you can just use unknown ninjas.

Uchiha Hikaru was dug out of his grave by Sakura three years ago.

And during this period he did not complete any mission, but just stayed in Konoha to teach Sasuke.

The most recent attack was at the previous Five Kage meeting.

Perhaps a few hundred years ago, Uchiha Hikaru was well-known in the ninja world.

But now Uchiha Hikaru is just an unknown person.

No one knew her true strength.

Of course, this also means that she has no fame at all.

When the two parties exchanging hostages were less than ten meters apart, Uchiha Hikaru raised his hand and signaled the person to stop.

ten meters.

This was just a stone's throw away for her.

"Miko, go over there."

Uchiha Hikaru spoke calmly.

When Shion heard this, her body trembled, but even so she still walked towards the other side step by step on the sand.

Kakashi and the other two on the opposite side also walked towards the ninja alliance side at the signal of the man in white robe.

A chilly wind blew across the vast desert...

Just as Kakashi and others passed by Shion.

Uchiha Hikaru...

Moved……

(End of this chapter)