Rebuild the Land of Whirlpools, start with a massive army of the Thirteen Guardian Soldiers.

Everyone present was puzzled by the Land of Whirlpools' generous approach.

But at the same time, they also had some ideas in their minds.

Since the Land of Whirlpools doesn't restrict this, could they send people to infiltrate the Land of Whirlpools, disguise themselves as civilians, become students of the Land of Whirlpools, and learn all those unsealed ninjutsu?

If Orochimaru knew what they were thinking, he might laugh out loud.

Because the students of the Shinigami Academy are all people who have died once.

Orochimaru, unaware of their thoughts, continued, "In addition, every student who enrolls in the Shinigami Academy will receive a Asauchi sword."

Orochimaru glanced at them and chuckled, "After this Asauchi undergoes its transformation, it becomes one of those ninja swords that possess special abilities, which they call—Zanpakuto!"

Zanpakutō!

Orochimaru's voice was like a deafening bell, striking their hearts!

"What did you say!!?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, and even Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado were so shocked that they stood up from their seats!

They understood all too well the importance of the ninja swords, or Zanpakuto, from the Land of Whirlpools!

Their various strange and unusual abilities made them extremely envious.

Every user of a Zanpakuto is a rare bloodline limit holder!

Orochimaru then told them that such an important resource could be obtained by simply enrolling in the Shinigami Academy in the Land of Whirlpools?!

That's such a waste of money!!

It's like Konoha opening up the forbidden techniques sealed on the scrolls, so that any student at the Ninja Academy can learn them at will!

The Land of Whirlpools, is it over?

Such an important strategic resource can be given away so easily?

Their eyes widened, and they remained stunned for a long time, seemingly dumbfounded by the astonishing wealth of the Land of Whirlpools!

　8＜陆戮—≮③±″4柶贰蒐ˇ●sOu： At the same time, a crazy idea kept emerging in their minds.

A touch of greed blinded them.

We must send someone to the Land of Whirlpools!

The Land of Whirlpools' Central Spiritual Arts Academy is recruiting students; Konoha must offer support to their ally!!

Whoosh——

They were panting heavily, and seemed to see a bright future for Konoha, where they could obtain unsealed ninjutsu and Zanpakuto forging technology from the Land of Whirlpools!

Orochimaru understood their excitement all too well.

Because he behaved the same way back then...

He knew far more than they did, and his heart was pounding so hard he could barely walk.

Looking back now, maybe the lady who was with him was secretly laughing at him for being so naive and unsophisticated.

Fortunately, the young lady had an indifferent expression, so he didn't feel too embarrassed.

However, judging from the reactions of Sarutobi-sensei and the others when they heard about these things in the Land of Whirlpools.

The ninja world is about to undergo a major upheaval...

Most people are probably still in the dark, even the Konoha high-ranking officials in front of them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag of his opium pipe, forcibly calming himself down and gradually regaining his composure.

He glanced at Shimura Danzo and the other two, and found that their eyes were exactly the same as his just now.

The unsealed ninjutsu and that so-called Zanpakuto are just too tempting!

He tapped the table lightly with his pipe and said, "Let's put the matter of the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy aside for now."

Danzo Shimura snapped out of his daze, gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a deep look, and then resumed his previous composed demeanor.

He didn't believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't have designs on the Shinigami Academy of the Land of Whirlpools.

However, this kind of Zanpakuto that can mass-produce bloodline limits must be controlled by his Root!

Or rather, it can only be controlled by Konoha, which he leads!

Hiruzen Sarutobi, unaware of Danzo Shimura's thoughts, continued to inquire, "Besides that, what is the state of the Uzushiogakure's military strength?"

It has been half a year since the Land of Whirlpools last mobilized its entire forces.

Konoha was also unsure whether the military strength of the Land of Whirlpools had increased once again.

Although no ninja village could possibly improve several times in just half a year.

But the Land of Whirlpools is a country that loves to create miracles, not to mention that they also have the ability to mass-produce Shinigami, who are similar to bloodline limit ninjas.

Hiruzen Sarutobi cannot afford to be careless about this!

Orochimaru recalled the Shinigami he had seen in Seireitei and said in a deep voice, "I don't know the exact number, but it's definitely much more than when we invaded the Land of Water!"

"However, it seems that their captains have all gone to carry out missions. Now there are only four captains left in the Land of Whirlpools."

"Of course, I can't guarantee that the Land of Whirlpools didn't intentionally prevent the other captains from showing up."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up. Only four captains? This was good news for Konoha.

Currently, Konoha's military strength is only tied down by Sunagakure, but its high-end combat power is by no means lacking.

The strongest Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi!

The darkness of Konoha: Shimura Danzo!

The combination of Konoha Elders, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.

In addition, the heads of several clans in Konoha.

Uchiha, Hyuga, Ino-Shika-Cho...

What's more, there's also the wife of the First Hokage, the Jinchuriki of the strongest tailed beast, the Nine-Tails, Mito Uzumaki!

In terms of high-level combat power, Hiruzen Sarutobi was confident that he was no weaker than the Land of Whirlpools!

Even worse!

However, their mid-level combat capabilities pale in comparison.

However, perhaps Konoha can resolve the Land of Whirlpools without losing a single soldier?

After all, Lady Mito is on Konoha's side!

Even if you are the ruler of the Land of Whirlpools, Lord Spirit King.

But as a junior member of the Uzumaki clan, I can't possibly disrespect Lady Mito, can I?

With a clear plan in mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression gradually calmed down.

"Alright, I understand the situation in the Land of Whirlpools. Since the Land of Whirlpools insists on a fight, then Konoha will play along!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi braced himself on the table with both hands, his eyes shining brightly, as if only at this moment did he truly reveal the demeanor of a ninja hero.

With a wave of his hand, he declared confidently, "Notify all registered ninjas in the villages to prepare for Level 3 combat and welcome the arrival of our allied nation!!"

At midnight, the conference room in the Hokage Building finally went dark.

Orochimaru walked out, utterly exhausted.

A meeting is fine, but to go and deliver a long, drawn-out pre-battle mobilization speech was an unexpected turn of events.

Since becoming the principal, Mr. Sarutobi has really grown to love public speaking more and more.

After walking out, a familiar figure was faintly visible under the streetlights not far away.

Orochimaru's face twitched. "Tsunade?"

Could it be that Tsunade has been waiting for him ever since he came back?

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Orochimaru finally emerge.

Several times, she almost couldn't resist breaking down the door to demand an explanation of what kind of meeting could last from 7 p.m. to midnight!

Fortunately, she managed to restrain herself!

Tsunade's face was contorted with rage. She grabbed Orochimaru's shoulder and said in a low voice, "Have you seen Nawaki?"

Orochimaru felt his shoulder being crushed, but dared not move or speak, and could only nod helplessly.

Tsunade's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. "Really? You're not mistaken? It's not someone who looks like Nawaki?"

Orochimaru nodded again.

Tsunade's hand suddenly loosened, and she looked somewhat dazed.

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In truth, she never believed that Nawaki was still alive; it was just that she had suddenly encountered someone who looked very much like Nawaki, and she had always held onto that hope.

But Orochimaru suddenly told him that it was actually a rope tree?!

Once it was confirmed, she suddenly found it hard to believe.

After all, how could someone who has already died possibly reappear?