Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 312 The Daemy's Support

Inside the temporary medical camp.

The atmosphere was tense and busy, with groans and the smell of disinfectant mixed together.

When Umino Sasuke walked in, his body glowing with a soft yet vibrant Yang Release chakra light, it seemed to bring a sense of peace and reassurance.

Instead of treating each wounded soldier individually, he went directly to the center of the area where the wounded were most concentrated.

"Water Release: Healing Water Transformation Technique!"

Umino Sasuke quickly formed hand seals, unleashing a surge of powerful chakra mixed with pure water-attribute energy.

Centered on him, numerous pale green water rings precisely enveloped a large number of severely wounded soldiers. The pale green aura penetrated into the wounds of the wounded, and wherever it passed, severed blood vessels automatically reconnected, necrotic tissue was gently peeled away and regenerated, and shattered bones were quickly repositioned and healed under the guidance of chakra.

This is not a simple treatment, but a composite ninjutsu that combines water-style shaping, precise chakra manipulation, and advanced medical regeneration principles. Its coverage and efficiency far exceed those of a regular Jonin medical ninja, and one person is better than an entire medical team.

"Oh my god, the wound is healing!"

"It doesn't hurt anymore! My injury has healed just like that!"

"The Commander is truly amazing..."

The seriously injured, enveloped in water, felt the warm current that allowed their bodies to recover rapidly. Their pain quickly lessened, and their eyes were filled with incredible gratitude and relief at surviving such a disaster.

The lightly wounded and the busy medical ninjas were dumbfounded; such large-scale and highly efficient group treatment was simply unheard of.

This has completely transcended the scope of "medical ninjutsu" and is almost a miracle!
"Commander! You should take a rest!"

"Yes, sir! You just fought a great battle with the One-Tailed Beast, and your chakra is greatly depleted. You can't keep using it like this!"

"Leave it to us, we can handle it!"

The Konoha ninja around them, whether members of the Iron Wall Legion or ordinary Konoha ninja soldiers, were deeply moved and worried when they saw that after such a great battle, Umino Sasuke not only did not rest, but also expended such a huge amount of chakra to heal his comrades. They all spoke up to dissuade him, fearing that their commander would collapse from exhaustion.

Umino Sasuke maintained his ninjutsu, his face bearing a gentle yet firm expression, his voice clearly echoing throughout the camp: "It's alright, my chakra reserves are still sufficient. Besides, the lives of my comrades are more important than anything else. I can't rest peacefully while watching them suffer. This little bit of exertion is nothing."

The more he said this, the more moved everyone became.

In their eyes, it was clear that the commander was forcing himself to exhaust himself in order to appease everyone, and this sentiment warmed the hearts of all the ninjas who witnessed this scene.

"The Commander truly loves his soldiers like his own children!"

"For your sake, sir, my life is now yours!"

"Long live the Iron Wall of Konoha! We swear to follow you to the death, Lord!"

Deep vows and gratitude echoed throughout the camp. At this moment, the image of Umino Sasuke was elevated infinitely in their hearts. He was not only the invincible commander who led them to a glorious victory and captured the perfect Jinchuriki, but also a true leader who cared about the lives of every one of his subordinates!

This prestige has surpassed that of Konoha's White Fang and completely overshadowed the aura of the "Legendary Sannin of Konoha." With his wisdom, strength, merit, benevolence, and the aura of being Tobirama's successor, Umino Sasuke has become the new generation's benchmark in the hearts of Konoha ninjas.

Sasuke Umino was quite calm. He did have some energy left. With the maturation of his Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, the chakra in his body was approaching Kage level, and he was no longer short of chakra. In addition, there was the chakra stored in Samehada for transfer, which was enough to support this kind of consumption.

Furthermore, he had numerous shadow clones operating outside. Several were used in the underground experiments in the Land of Waves, and another was placed beside Senju Nawaki, the daimyo of the Land of Fire. Senju Nawaki was still inexperienced, so just in case, he sent a shadow clone to accompany him, instructing him on how to exploit the conflict between the daimyo of the Land of Fire and his cousin, the daimyo of the Land of Wind, to bring down the Minister of Finance of the Land of Fire, put one of his own in power, and ultimately use the pressure from the daimyo of the Land of Fire to force Hiruzen Sarutobi to abandon Homura Mitokado.

At the same time, a shadow clone was teleported by his main body to the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Rivers using the Flying Thunder God Technique. In addition to conveying the good news of the victory at the front to Tekugin, he also issued an order for the Land of Rivers' guardian ninjas, Ehiko, Shiranui Mama, and Tekugin, to persuade the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers to go to Konoha to participate in the founding ceremony of the Umino clan.

The atmosphere was lively inside the Daimyo's residence in the province of Kawano.

Tekugin had just reported to the daimyo the great victory at the front and the news that Umino Sasuke had personally captured Bunpuku, the Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast.

"Good! Good! Good!" The Daimyo of the Land of Rivers clapped his hands and laughed, his face glowing. "Jonin Unno is truly a demigod of Konoha! The main force of Sunagakure has been wiped out, and even the legendary Tailed Beast has been subdued by him. This is a great victory that our Land of Rivers has not seen in decades. Let us raise a toast!"

Then, he paced excitedly in the hall, laughing loudly, "I heard that Jonin Unno once defeated Hanzo of the Salamander in the Land of Rain. Why not bestow upon Jonin Unno the title of 'Konoha Demigod' to commend his illustrious achievements, so that even Sunagakure would tremble at the mere mention of his name!"

He clearly thought the title was very prestigious and fitting.

Tekugin bowed at the opportune moment, his face displaying just the right amount of respect and pride: "Thank you for bestowing this title, Daimyo! Jonin Unno will surely be grateful for your kindness when he learns of this."

He abruptly changed the subject, subtly steer the conversation back to the main point: "Speaking of which, the reason our Land of Rivers' tea trade has expanded so smoothly is largely thanks to Jonin Unno's matchmaking. He introduced us to Mr. Gato, a prominent merchant from the Land of Waves. I heard that Mr. Gato will be personally visiting Konoha at the end of next month to attend the founding ceremony of the Unno clan. At that time, the leader of Tsurugakure, representatives from various merchant alliances, and even many nobles from the Land of Fire will be present."

Upon hearing this, the daimyo of the Land of Rivers' eyes lit up instantly. Gato of the Land of Waves was a powerful ninja merchant who controlled a vast maritime trade network and almost monopolized the Land of Rivers' tea export channels. He had long wanted to meet him in person to discuss deeper cooperation and break the Land of Tea's monopoly on the high-end tea market, but he had no way to do so. Now, the opportunity had come.
"Oh? Mr. Gato will also be going to Konoha?" The Daimyo feigned composure, but the eagerness in his tone was unmistakable.

“Absolutely true.” Tekugami nodded confidently, saying with certainty, “Jonin Umino and Mr. Gato are very close friends. This clan opening ceremony is also an important moment for Jonin Umino to officially appear in the ninja world as the head of the Umino clan.”

The Umino clan possesses the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, and they are destined to become an important ninja clan in Konoha in the future!
While not yet as deeply entrenched as the Uchiha or Hyuga clans, with the addition of numerous allies like the Teku family and Inuzuka family, their potential and status are comparable to the Third Hokage's Sarutobi clan!

"Comparable to the Sarutobi clan?!" The daimyo of Kawanoku gasped, then his eyes gleamed with even greater interest.

The head of a rising top-tier clan in Konoha, who is also the successor of the Second Hokage and a commander with outstanding achievements on the front lines, is definitely worth investing heavily in and winning over. He immediately thought of the position of the Fourth Hokage and asked, "With the merits, strength and status of Jonin Umino, isn't he the most powerful successor to the next Hokage?"

Tekugin chuckled inwardly, but outwardly maintained a matter-of-fact demeanor: "My lord, you are wise enough to know that Jonin Umino's prestige in Konoha has indeed surpassed that of the Legendary Sannin and the White Fang of Konoha. He is the well-deserved successor to the Hokage. This clan opening is a crucial step in accumulating prestige and consolidating power. Of course—"

He paused slightly, looking at the daimyo with a meaningful gaze, "With the strong support of a wise and far-sighted daimyo like yourself, the chances of becoming a Jonin of Unno will naturally be much greater."

These words struck a chord with the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers. Supporting the future Hokage? This is an incredibly lucrative deal!

He immediately made his decision: "Support! Of course I support Jonin Unno! Gin, Mama, and Hiko, you are all former subordinates of Jonin Unno. If I don't support him, who else can I support?"

He looked eagerly at Tekugin: "However, I do hope that during this trip to Konoha, I can ask Jonin Unno to introduce me to Mr. Gato and discuss the future tea trade, especially how to counter the high-end tea market of the Land of Tea..." Tekugin immediately assured him: "Don't worry, Daimyo! Jonin Unno always puts loyalty first to his friends and allies and will never let anyone suffer a loss. I'll take care of facilitating your meeting with Mr. Gato! Moreover, to show my sincerity and ensure your absolute safety and success on this trip, Jonin Unno promises that before you depart for Konoha, he will personally take action to completely wipe out those Sand Ninja remnants who have penetrated deep into our territory, harassed trade routes, and robbed caravans, restoring peace to our Land of Rivers' trade routes!"

"Completely eradicate them? Reopen the trade routes!" The Daimyo of the Land of Rivers was overjoyed. Those Sand Ninja bandits, like blood-sucking mosquitoes, had always been a major concern for him, seriously affecting the safety and efficiency of tea exports. The fact that Jonin Umino was willing to personally take action to resolve the issue made him extremely satisfied with his sincerity and strength.

"Good! Excellent! I have faith in General Umino's abilities. If this succeeds, it will count as two S-rank missions: one for eliminating the bandits, and another for escorting me safely to Konoha to participate in the ceremony! The reward will be generous, and I will certainly not be treated unfairly!"

Upon hearing this, Tekugami smiled sincerely. Seeing that his goal had been achieved, he solemnly said, "Thank you for your trust and generous reward, Daimyo. I will now convey your goodwill and mission to Jonin Unno!"

After saying this, he bowed respectfully and took his leave.

After leaving the daimyo's mansion, Tekugin quickly found the shadow clone of Unno Sasuke waiting in a secluded spot and handed him two mission scrolls bearing the seal of the daimyo of the Land of Rivers and marked as S-rank.

The shadow clone took the scroll, feeling the power of the formal contract of commission contained within it, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Well done, Silver."

As soon as he finished speaking, the shadow clone formed hand seals.

"Flying Thunder God Technique!"

hum~
A spatial ripple flashed, and the two crucial S-rank mission scrolls vanished instantly.

On the front lines of the Land of Wind, inside a temporary medical camp.

Umino Sasuke had just finished a large-scale Water Release: Healing Water Transformation Technique and was taking a short break to recover. Hatake Sagumo stood not far away, anxious but watching the seriously injured people recovering rapidly, he could only wait patiently.

Just then, the space around Umino Sasuke slightly distorted, and two scrolls suddenly appeared in his hands.

He opened his eyes, picked up the scroll and glanced at it, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his face. He stood up and walked towards Hatake Sagumo.

“Senior Sagumo,” Sasuke Umino handed over the two scrolls, his tone calm, “The Daimyo of the Land of Rivers has just personally issued two S-rank emergency mission requests.”

First, they demanded that I lead the Konoha ninja and personally take action to wipe out the remaining Sand Ninja bandits who had penetrated deep into the Land of Rivers and were harassing trade routes in the shortest possible time.

Secondly, they entrusted us to escort the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers to Konoha safely to participate in the founding ceremony of my Umino clan.

Hatake Sakumo took the scroll, his brows furrowing as he looked at the seal of the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers and the clear S-rank mission designation: "S-rank mission? Two of them? But the Hokage's orders are to return to the village immediately!"

Sasuke Unno said solemnly, “Senior, the Hokage’s orders are important, but the Land of Rivers is an important ally of ours, and the daimyo of the Land of Rivers is related to the daimyo of the Land of Fire by marriage.”

Now he has personally issued an urgent S-rank mission, which concerns the safety of the trade routes of the Land of Rivers and the safety of the Daimyo. If we ignore it, it will not only damage the diplomatic relations between the two countries, but may also be used by those with ulterior motives to attack Konoha without regard for the safety of their allies.

Moreover, bandit suppression is a continuation of clearing out the remaining enemy forces on the battlefield, and it's also a crucial part of ensuring the safety of Konoha's rear. As for the escort mission, it's related to the founding ceremony of my Umino clan, and it's also a good opportunity for Konoha to demonstrate its strength to the outside world. It's extremely beneficial for us to secure a share of the mission in the Land of Rivers after the Dao War. I believe the Hokage would support us in doing so.”

He paused, looking at Hatake Sakunosuke: "Suppressing the bandits is a minor matter, it won't take more than a few days. The key is how to safely escort the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers to Konoha for the ceremony. If we escort him, there will be no chance of anything going wrong. In this way, we can fulfill the request of our ally, maintain the reputation of Konoha, and ultimately carry out the Hokage's orders. It's a win-win situation, and I hope you understand, senior."

Hatake Sagumo looked at the mission scroll in his hand, then at the ninjas around him who had been healed by Umino Sasuke and were filled with gratitude and loyalty to their commander. Considering the diplomatic trouble that might result from refusing the daimyo's request, he remained silent for a moment, and finally could only sigh helplessly.

He could see that Umino Sasuke was delaying his return to Konoha, but he didn't have a good way to force him. Who would have thought that Umino Sasuke could even persuade the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers and personally help him?

It seems we can only report this to the Hokage through the Anbu channels. Fortunately, Konoha had replied beforehand, and the Hokage only asked them not to "liberate the oasis" in the Land of Wind and not to rush them back to Konoha.

"Sigh! Well, there are priorities. The daimyo's request cannot be ignored. Let's carry out these two S-rank missions first, and make sure to finish them quickly!"

Ultimately, Hatake Sagumo was bound hand and foot by Umino Sasuke's "righteousness".

Sasuke Unno smiled slightly: "Senior is wise. I will go and arrange the bandit suppression matters right away, and I guarantee that the mission will be completed as quickly as possible!"

He turned around, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. He had successfully delayed his return to Konoha once again.

Moreover, he returned with the support of the daimyo of the Land of Rivers, two S-rank mission merits, and even a share of missions from the Land of Rivers after the war.

Umino Sasuke put away the mission scroll and turned his gaze to Yamashiro Midori, the Konoha intelligence jonin who was standing to the side.

"Green Leaf, how's the intelligence gathering on that group of Sand Ninja bandits deep in the Land of Rivers going?"

Yamashiro Green Leaf immediately stepped forward, speaking clearly and efficiently: "Commander, it has already been confirmed that this band of remnants is the same Sunagakure garrison that you used to annihilate two thousand Sunagakure troops with your explosive tag strategy last time, and whose retreat route was cut off and trapped in the southern part of the Land of Rivers. The leader is none other than your old acquaintance—the Scorching Release user, Yekura!"

A hint of apprehension towards Yekura flashed in his eyes: "Yakura, with about thirty elite Sand Ninja, has been operating a guerrilla war in the southern forest and swamp areas of the Land of Rivers for over a month. Our anti-bandit squad stationed in the southern part of the Land of Rivers organized several encirclements, but the enemy was extremely slippery, and with Yekura, a ninja with the Scorching Release Kekkei Genkai, in charge, our anti-bandit squad was simply unable to contend with them without the support of elite Jonin. We suffered considerable casualties and achieved very little."

Yamashiro Green Leaf changed the subject, displaying the confidence characteristic of an intelligence officer: "However, we have already locked onto their recent movements. On the surface, the remnants of Ye Cang are frantically harassing trade routes and creating panic, but their true target must be the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Rivers!"

Then, pointing to the location of the Daimyo Prefecture on the map, his eyes sharp, he said, "This is definitely a feint, a blow to the trade routes, to divert the limited defensive forces of the Daimyo Prefecture. We have received definite information that Ye Cang plans to lead his elite troops to launch a surprise attack on the Daimyo Prefecture within the next two days, taking advantage of the relative weakness of the prefecture. The target is the Daimyo of the River Country himself, with the intention of capturing him and taking him back to the Wind Country!"

As Umino Sasuke looked at the information scroll marking Yekura's route and estimated time, a smile of appreciation mixed with a hint of coldness curved his lips.

"Heh, what a bold move by Yekura, the Blazing Release user. She's got some nerve and a big appetite. A few dozen remnants are like ants to my Konoha army. But if she really manages to kidnap the daimyo of the Land of Rivers, the political storm will be enough to give Sunagakure a chance to turn the tide at the negotiating table and save face from the frontline defeat. Her vision and decisiveness are truly worthy of being the best of Sunagakure's younger generation."

He put away the intelligence and immediately gave the order: "Send word! Nara Shikaku, Uchiha Shun, Hatake Sagumo, immediately provide support to the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Rivers! Midori, Mikoto, you come too!"

A moment later, the six of them gathered together.

Umino Sasuke succinctly explained the intelligence, emphasizing Yokura's intentions and the danger in Daimyo's capital.

Upon hearing this, Hatake Sasuke frowned and immediately said, "There's no time to lose, Sasuke. Let's set off immediately, teleport there, and take down Pakura with lightning speed. A mere few dozen remnants are nothing; I can finish the battle in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Then, we'll escort them back to Konoha immediately. The Hokage is still waiting for us..."

(End of this chapter)