Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

Aside from providing some humanitarian aid to Kirigakure, the rest of the villagers just stood by and watched, wishing Kirigakure would transform from a "hidden village" into a "ninja village."

In response, Akira Hatake remained calm and watched the ever-changing situation in the ninja world.

However, Akira Hatake had to admit that Kirigakure was still a tough village. Even though Kirigakure was severely damaged by the Akatsuki's attack, they did not show any intention of asking for help from the outside world.

"If you don't want to ask for help, then don't. Let's wait a while and see what you do next."

Akira Hatake understood perfectly that as long as Obito Uchiha increased his efforts, it was only a matter of time before Kirigakure couldn't hold out.

Although the Akatsuki were outnumbered, wars in the ninja world have always been about top-tier combat power, not the number of people.

A powerful Kage-level fighter, given enough time, could easily wipe out a force of hundreds or even thousands of Genin and Chunin.

Of course, this Kage-level ninja must have a lot of chakra and possess a wide-range, destructive ninjutsu that can "attack the entire map".

However, in this respect alone, the Akatsuki members led by Obito Uchiha basically met this requirement.

As for Obito Uchiha himself, there's no need to say anything more. As long as Akira Hatake doesn't make a move, there's practically no one in the ninja world who can do anything to him right now.

Even if there were any, Obito Uchiha could easily escape if he wanted to.

Besides Obito Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Sasori, Shisui Uchiha, Kimimaro Kaguya, Konan, and the clones sent by Orochimaru were all capable of standing on their own.

With so many super-Kage, Kage, and near-Kage level fighters, coupled with Obito Uchiha's unpredictable Kamui eye technique, Kirigakure was completely helpless for a time.

Moreover, just as Obito Uchiha was taking action against Kirigakure, Jiraiya, who was training in Sage Mode at Ryuchi Cave, was brought back by Akira Hatake.

With Akira Hatake's help and the White Snake Sage's leniency, Jiraiya could be considered a true "sage".

However, it wasn't the toad sage of Mount Myōboku, but the white phosphorus snake sage of Ryūchi Cave...

Moreover, after practicing the Ryuchi Cave Sage Technique, Jiraiya's demeanor also underwent a significant change.

In the past, when Akira Hatake saw Jiraiya, he could always sense a lewd aura about him, but now, Jiraiya no longer had that lewdness, but rather a coldness.

It made him seem much more composed all of a sudden...

Yes, it's about being steady and composed.

Because of Jiraiya's personality, he always seemed unreliable to outsiders, but the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave changed that to some extent.

Akira couldn't help but wonder, if Tsunade saw Jiraiya in this state, would she experience a second spring in her life?

With a light laugh, Akira Hatake stopped focusing on the relationship between the two and began to reconsider the top-tier combat power that Konoha possessed.

After Jiraiya mastered Sage Mode, Tsunade was the only one of the Legendary Sannin who had not yet mastered it.

Although Orochimaru lacked the talent to cultivate Sage Mode, he possessed a wide variety of skills, and his cloning technique was particularly masterful.

Akira Hatake had long known that Orochimaru had prepared a perfect body for him, possessing not only a powerful physique and bloodline limit, but also a high affinity for natural energy.

Therefore, Akira Hatake won't worry about Orochimaru, leaving only Tsunade as the only remaining concern.

Well, Tsunade is a very stubborn person. Even though there are shortcuts she can take, she insists on taking detours because of her personal preferences, which gives Akira Hatake a lot of headaches.

However, after several unsuccessful attempts to persuade her, Akira Hatake stopped interfering, thinking that Tsunade might be able to successfully learn Sage Mode from Shikkotsu Forest.

Putting Tsunade aside, Konoha's current fighting strength is already quite terrifying.

Of course, according to Akira Hatake's standards, only those combat powers that can rival the Otsutsuki clan from outer space can be considered top-tier combat power.

First of all, Akira Hatake himself goes without saying; he is definitely the one who charges ahead.

Kakashi, Minato Namikaze, Jiraiya, Might Guy, and Orochimaru—these five could also use Sage Mode to fight against the Otsutsuki clan from beyond the heavens, thanks to Akira Hatake's clones.

"Ha, when the time is right, we will definitely make the Otsutsuki clan pay the price!"

Akira Hatake was in a good mood and couldn't help but glance at the huge sealing scroll behind him. In addition to many items from the shop, there was also a seed of the Divine Tree.

"I'll make you offer sacrifices then, and I'll definitely plant this divine tree seed in your ancestral land!"

After obtaining the Divine Tree seed, Akira Hatake's first thought was to plant the Divine Tree on the planet inhabited by the Otsutsuki clan.

There's no reason why the Otsutsuki clan can't let others plant the Divine Tree on someone else's planet!

Thinking of this, Akira Hatake's lips curled up. After chatting with Jiraiya for a few words, he turned and walked towards the Hokage Building.

Isshiki Otsutsuki, who was tricked by Kaguya Otsutsuki, was a perfect candidate for sacrifice.

"Ha, if you can be sacrificed once, you can be sacrificed a second time and countless times. Otsutsuki Isshiki, you just wait for me."

Akira Hatake's heart was filled with malice towards Isshiki Otsutsuki, and he felt no burden whatsoever.

Upon arriving at the Hokage's office, Akira Hatake immediately saw Shikaku Nara bustling about.

"Ming, you finally decided to come all this way..."

Nara Shikaku looked up, his face full of exhaustion. Ever since Uchiha Obito began implementing the "Ninja World Unification" plan, Nara Shikaku had been busier every day.

Since the Akatsuki organization is now backed by Konoha Village, there is no reason for Konoha Village to stand aside.

As for the necessary support and assistance, Akira Hatake was too lazy to do it, so he had to leave it to Shikaku Nara.

Now things are really messed up. With some routine government affairs and Akatsuki matters to attend to, Nara Shikaku has been working non-stop for almost a week.

If it weren't for the exceptional physical abilities of ninjas, Akira Hatake would have worried that Shikaku Nara might have suddenly died...

"Haha, Shikaku, you've been working hard lately."

Akira Hatake chuckled and then got straight to the point, "Shikaku, we can start investigating the Kara organization now."

"Ming, didn't you say the Shell Organization was extremely dangerous?"

Nara Shikaku scratched his head, "You even gave me a death order before..."

"This is not a matter of changing orders overnight; ordinary ninjas are still not allowed to participate in the investigation of the Kara organization."

Akira Hatake became serious. "What I mean is to have Jiraiya investigate the Kara organization."

"Jiraiya-sama?"

Nara Shikaku thought for a moment, "Akira, has Jiraiya-sama already mastered Sage Mode?"

"Of course, and it's perfect Sage Mode."

Akira Hatake nodded. "With the Perfect Sage Mode at his disposal, plus his master's already formidable skills, I believe he can handle the job."

"And it's just an investigation. We're not going to take action against Kara right now. We can wait until Jiraiya has a good grasp of the Kara organization's personnel before we make our move."

"This can be considered as taking precautions. After all, an organization that has existed for thousands of years cannot be thoroughly investigated overnight."

After Akira Hatake finished speaking, Shikaku Nara nodded and then drafted a document.

"Ming, take a look."

Nara Shikaku handed over the document, and Hatake Akira glanced at it before signing it.

Chapter 345 The Final Step in Unifying the Ninja World: "Divine Right of Kings"! (Happy New Year!)

After Jiraiya learned Sage Mode, Akira Hatake felt more at ease with him.

However, before Jiraiya left, Akira Hatake gave him more instructions, telling him to run away as soon as he saw the situation was bad.

Jiraiya smiled silently and nodded to indicate that he understood.

Before Jiraiya left, Akira Hatake had explained the relevant interests of the Kara organization to him, and also told Jigen and Isshiki Otsutsuki about them.

Although Jiraiya didn't really believe it, seeing how seriously Hatake Akira spoke, he had already taken the matter to heart.

Jiraiya weighed the Flying Thunder God kunai in his hand, then waved goodbye to Akira Hatake at the village entrance.

The Flying Thunder God Kunai serves as a signal transmitter. If Jiraiya is in danger, Akira Hatake can use the Flying Thunder God Kunai to sense Jiraiya's location and then use his spatial abilities to quickly provide support.

With Jiraiya gone, Akira Hatake could finally relax. Now, his only concern was the plan to unify the ninja world.

However, the plan was overseen by Obito Uchiha and Shikaku Nara, so Akira Hatake only needed to grasp the general direction and didn't need to worry about the rest of the details.

After leisurely spending several days in the village, Akira Hatake finally couldn't stay idle any longer.

Before Minato Namikaze became the Fourth Hokage, under Akira Hatake's instigation, Sakumo Hatake had approached the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and made him a lot of empty promises.

Otherwise, when faced with difficulties from the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire would have no reason to side with Minato Namikaze.

Almost three years have passed since Minato Namikaze became Hokage, and Akira Hatake felt he should go to the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire to fulfill his promise.

With a casual wave of his hand, a spatial passage with ripples like water appeared before him. Akira Hatake lifted his leg and stepped inside.

When Akira Hatake stepped out again, they had already arrived at the Daimyo residence.

"Stop whoever comes!"

The samurai guarding the daimyo's residence gripped the long swords at their waists. Anyone who saw Akira Hatake's bizarre entrance would be on edge.

"who are you?"

"Acting Hokage of Konoha, Akira Hatake, please inform him that I have come to fulfill my obligations."

"Akira Hatake?"

Clearly, the guard had heard of Akira Hatake's great name. He looked Akira Hatake up and down, then glanced at his companion beside him, before nodding and turning to enter the Daimyo's residence.

Akira Hatake didn't have to wait long; soon the samurai guard led out a portly official.

"So it's Lord Ming who has arrived."

The plump official, all smiles, bowed slightly to Akira Hatake and said, "Lord Akira, please come with me. The daimyo is already waiting for you in the living room."

"please!"

"please."

Akira followed the official into the daimyo's residence. The surrounding environment was beautiful, with mountains, water, grass, and flowers. It was clear that the daimyo of the Land of Fire was someone who knew how to enjoy life.

The official led Qi Muming through a maze of twists and turns, and soon they arrived at a magnificent place, similar to a palace.

"Lord Ming, Daming is waiting for you inside, so I won't go in."

"Well, that's troublesome."

Akira Hatake nodded in acknowledgment, then reached out and pushed open the door. He immediately saw the daimyo of the Land of Fire sitting in the main seat.

"Daimyo."

"Hmm, please take a seat."

The daimyo was very ostentatious, making no attempt to conceal his superior status. With a wave of his hand, a maid brought a chair to Akira Hatake.