The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Hyuga Hizashi died prematurely.

However, the fate of many others remained unchanged.

Yagura was still under Obito Uchiha's control using genjutsu.

Minato Namikaze still died in the Nine-Tails' rampage.

And there's Kushina Uzumaki.

Orochimaru to become Hokage

"In the original story, after Minato Namikaze died, Orochimaru was the most suitable person to succeed him as Hokage, but Hiruzen Sarutobi did not give Orochimaru a chance and instead returned to the position of Hokage himself."

Why has this change occurred?

"Is the situation in Konoha too bad?"

"Is Hiruzen Sarutobi worried that Orochimaru will run away?"

"No, it can't be that simple."

Uehara Shu felt that Hiruzen Sarutobi would not give the Hokage position to Orochimaru simply because Konoha was in a bad situation and he wanted to appease Orochimaru. There must be other reasons.

"Unless Orochimaru has found a way to save Konoha."

"Saving Konoha in its current state will not be an easy task."

The situation in Konoha is terrible.

Besieged on three sides.

The top-tier ninjas are missing Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

As an imperfect Jinchūriki, Kushina Uzumaki's situation was a cause for concern in Konoha. However, no matter how unstable a Jinchūriki is, he is still a Jinchūriki. When the village faces a life-or-death crisis, can he really not step in?

Moreover, Kushina Uzumaki wasn't that uncontrollable.

More importantly, there was a loss of key ninjas.

The three ninja villages, including Kirigakure, could destroy Konoha simply by overwhelming numbers.

What does Orochimaru have?

Uehara Osamu recalled it.

"It's nothing more than human experimentation, Hashirama cells, Sharingan transplantation, and Edo Tensei."

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, these were extremely disgraceful, even criminal, and inhumane acts. That's why Hiruzen Sarutobi expelled Orochimaru and labeled him a rogue ninja.

"At this point in time, Orochimaru has already conducted these studies?"

"Or did you do one or two of them?"

Uehara Osamu organized his thoughts.

"There is a considerable probability that Orochimaru has already achieved some success in one of these aspects."

"In the original storyline, Hiruzen Sarutobi would never have agreed to allow Orochimaru to conduct those researches in Konoha."

"But the original plot is the original plot, and now it is the present."

"Konoha is almost gone, there's no way Hiruzen Sarutobi would still be clinging to morality."

This is like saying that a normal person would never drink a slow-acting poison.

But when someone is seriously ill, only a slow-acting poison can alleviate the symptoms. Even if they are still poisoned, the overall effect can greatly extend their lifespan, so they will not refuse it.

"So it was precisely because of my appearance that Konoha was forced into a desperate situation that was impossible in the original storyline, which ironically paved the way for Orochimaru's path to Hokage?"

"It's like, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konoha still agreed to let Orochimaru use the Impure World Reincarnation technique on the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Hokage."

"Since Hashirama Senju and the others are willing to fight again to save the ninja world."

"So, when Konoha is on the verge of collapse, they might be willing to fight again to save Konoha."

Uehara Shu had previously wondered if there would be an opportunity to cooperate with Orochimaru after he defected from Konoha.

Uehara Shu felt he could get a lot of feedback from Orochimaru.

It seems impossible now.

Uehara Shu's expression turned serious.

"If that's the case, Konoha will become very scary."

"A Konoha without principles will be very strong."

Uehara Osamu suddenly felt a pressure descend upon him.

This is a level of pressure that even the current Akatsuki organization hasn't put on Uehara Shu.

The members of the Akatsuki organization are indeed very strong.

Nagato, Obito Uchiha, and Konan.

However, Uehara Osamu knew about these three people. Knowing this information, and considering that the Third Mizukage could fight with the Skeleton Emperor, the Akatsuki might not be able to pose a devastating threat to Kirigakure.

However, a Konoha without any moral boundaries, employing methods such as Edo Tensei, Hashirama cells, and human experimentation, could pose a significant threat to Kirigakure.

Especially the first battle against Konoha, who had taken the bottom line.

"Senior Master Yuan."

Uehara Osamu said, "The closer we get to this point, the more cautious we should be. After all, Konoha is a large ninja village with a deep history, and they might have some hidden methods."

"Furthermore, the tragedy of that year must not be repeated."

"We can send Kumogakure and Iwagakure to test the situation in Konoha first."

Master Yuan frowned.

“Your concerns are not without merit. However, if we are slow to act, we will be slow to act at every step. If we miss such a golden opportunity, the lion’s share of the benefits will be taken by Kumogakure and Iwagakure.”

Uehara Osamu smiled.

“Senior Master Yuan, if it were the old Kirigakure, I would support your idea.”

"For a weak ninja village to become strong, it must take some risky actions."

"But for a powerful ninja village to become even stronger, all it needs to do is stabilize its current situation."

"It's too risky, and it will only give other ninja villages an opportunity."

"Even if Kumogakure and Iwagakure have gained more benefits from Konoha, I am confident that if Kirigakure continues to grow stronger, it will definitely surpass them."

Master Yuan remained silent for a while.

"Xiu, you're right."

"Given the current situation of Kirigakure, there is indeed no need to take any overly risky actions."

"I'm getting a little too excited."

"In all these years, our Hidden Mist Village has never had such an advantage against Konoha."

"During Lord Huan Yue's time, even though they had already won, they were still tricked."

"I'll send a message to the pufferfish demons later and tell them to be careful."

A figure jogged towards the location where Yuan Xiu was.

Chapter 224 The first ninja to be resurrected using Edo Tensei was

"Minister, the assessment is over."

Uehara Osamu nodded and looked at Master Yuan.

"Senior Master Yuan, shall I return to Forging Island now?"

"it is good."

More than forty new members gathered at the training ground.

Uehara Shusuke walked in and slowly arrived at the temporary platform.

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Uehara Shu.

His eyes were filled with reverence.

"That's Minister Uehara?"

"So young."

"At this age, to possess the talent to forge a Zanpakuto, in terms of blacksmithing, Captain Uehara can definitely be considered a genius among geniuses."

"The village is incredibly lucky to have Minister Uehara."

"And it is our good fortune that we can follow Minister Uehara."

Through the assessment, these people still don't truly feel that they have become members of the forging department.

It was only after seeing Uehara Shu that this feeling truly welled up inside me.

For a moment, everyone was excited.

Uehara Osamu looked around.

"Congratulations everyone on passing the test. From today onwards, you are all members of the Forging Department's guard team."

"It is divided into six teams."

"The four squad leader positions will be filled by you."

Because Qing went to the front line, the previous structure of the forging department was no longer quite reasonable.

The first squad leader, Da Tian, ​​is also the overall captain.

The second squad leader, Kaguya Izumi, also serves as the vice president of the foundation.

Uehara Osamu adopted a structure similar to that of the Bleach squad.

"

“And the foundation.”

"Joining the foundation is entirely voluntary, without any coercion or connection to achievements."