Konoha: You're letting me build up my bonds, but you're offending the entire ninja world.

Chapter 79: Becoming Famous Throughout the Ninja World – Let's Greet the Hidden Cloud Village First.

The tent was completely silent; everyone inside was stunned by Shimura Gengetsu's idea.

Is it genius... or just wishful thinking?

Good grief, they're skipping the main force and reinforcements and going straight to attack the enemy's base?

wrong.

Is this an attack... or a delivery?

“Xuan Yue, you’re not joking, are you?” Shikaku forced a smile. “This is like ninjas from other countries talking about invading Konoha. That’s impossible.”

Wow, they can set a goal so many years in advance.

Shimura Gengetsu mentally gave Nara Shikaku a thumbs up, but outwardly asked, "Is this really a joke?"

"With a large number of people transferred to the front lines, the Cloud Village's defense system must be extremely weak. If I go alone, there's no way anyone there can stop me."

"Let me think about it..."

Nara Shikaku sat down, his mind racing, constantly calculating the probability of success.

His eyes lit up when he did the math.

Indeed... there's potential.

Just as Shimura Gengetsu said, with thousands of ninjas continuously dispatched, plus those already on missions, the defenses of Kumogakure are definitely in a very weak state.

I didn't dare to think about it before because there were no super-fast people.

Given the level of proficiency with Flying Thunder God Technique that Shimura Gengetsu demonstrated yesterday, there's no need to worry about survival.

There's no need to worry about its destructive power. With the existence of the Scorching Release, even without killing people, just destroying buildings and important facilities will make the Hidden Cloud Village feel the pain.

This is why Minato Namikaze didn't do that before; his chakra reserves were still relatively low compared to others of the same level, and he hadn't mastered large-scale ninjutsu.

"Xuan Yue, are you sure you want to do this?" Nara Shikaku asked solemnly. "If you go to Kumogakure alone, we definitely won't be able to provide any support. You'll have to rely on yourself then."

"No, Shikaku."

Jiraiya was dumbfounded. "You actually agree to this brat's plan?"

"Lord Jiraiya, it's like this..."

Nara Shikaku explained the several scenarios he had deduced, and everyone present understood his thoughts. Finally, they all looked at the boy, waiting for his decision.

"Since it was my suggestion, I'm definitely willing to go."

Shimura Gengetsu said matter-of-factly, "I'll come back after I kill a few Kumogakure Bloodline Limit users and get my revenge."

"That's fine."

Nara Shikaku was a decisive person. Since Gengetsu had made his decision, he didn't waste any more words.

"The intelligence from Kumogakure must have been sent back last night. Taking into account the time needed to reorganize manpower and gather supplies, their army will most likely leave Kumogakure in two days."

"To be on the safe side, you should launch the attack on the third day. That way, even if they want to provide support, they won't be able to reach them in time."

Next, Shikaku gave Shimura Gengetsu a map of the Land of Lightning, along with some notes.

"I see."

Having an external brain is so convenient; it thinks everything up for you, and all you have to do is take action.

Unfortunately, the women in the Nara family are generally not very attractive, otherwise Shimura Gengetsu would have really wanted to take one of them back with him.

“I’ll go with you,” Hyuga Hizashi stepped forward.

After Gengetsu persuaded him to commit suicide while also saving Hyuga Hiashi, Hyuga Hizashi always wanted to do something for Gengetsu.

"Hiashi-sensei..."

Gengetsu Shimura rolled his eyes like a dead fish. "If you come with me, I'll have to run away with you. Are you going to help or cause trouble?"

"You have Byakugan, but I also have sensory ninjutsu, so you really don't need it."

"Hizashi!"

Hiashi Hyuga pulled him back, "Don't cause trouble for Gengetsu-kun, you can't help with anything."

Hyuga Hizashi sat back down dejectedly.

Gengetsu Shimura looked at Shikaku Nara again, "Uncle Shikaku, have you retrieved all my Flying Thunder God Kunai? I want to reseal them and take them with me."

"It has all been recovered and sealed."

Jiraiya took out a scroll and handed it to Shimura Gengetsu, saying, "Kid, don't linger in the battle. Once you've achieved your goal, leave."

"I know what's appropriate."

After receiving the scroll, Shimura Gengetsu did not delay, and did not even choose to tell Uzuki Yugao and Yuhi Kurenai, so as not to worry them. It was better to tell them when he returned in triumph.

After leaving the camp, Shimura Gengetsu bypassed the battlefield and took a detour through the neighboring Land of Iron to enter the Land of Lightning.

Along the way, he would leave Flying Thunder God marks every so often, for easy use when running away.

While Shimura Gengetsu was on his journey, news of his mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique spread rapidly to every corner of the ninja world.

Iwagakure Village.

Onoki was paying close attention to the battle between Konoha and Kumogakure because he was ready to join in and deliver the final blow at any time. He didn't mind taking a bite from either side, as long as he could tear off a piece of flesh.

After going through multiple covert channels, the intelligence on this battle was finally placed on his desk.

However, Onoki could no longer laugh.

Flying Thunder God Technique User.

The Fourth Raikage lived in the shadow of Minato Namikaze, and so did Onoki.

In the battle at Kannabi Bridge, Minato Namikaze single-handedly reversed the unfavorable situation for Konoha, practically stepping over the corpses of Iwagakure to rise to power, and personally issued the order that anyone encountering the Yellow Flash could abandon their mission.

How long has it been since Minato died, and now Konoha has produced another Gengetsu Shimura?

"waste!"

Ohnoki suddenly cursed.

"A bunch of useless trash! In all this time, not only did they fail to assassinate Shimura Gengetsu, they didn't even find out that he possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique. Sunagakure is truly a bunch of useless trash!"

"Lord Tsuchikage, should we still launch a sneak attack on Kumogakure?" Huang Tu asked in a muffled voice.

“Of course.” Onoki said righteously, “Konoha is our ally. If Kumogakure provokes Konoha, it is provoking Iwagakure.”

"The Raikage's recklessness is passed down through generations. After experiencing a great defeat, the Fourth Raikage will definitely want to get revenge. This time, I will personally lead the three thousand Iwa ninja straight to the heart of the enemy!"

"Quickly prepare the warships!"

"Yes!"

In his excitement, Onoki twisted his waist again and sat down with a groan.

There was no other way. We originally thought Konoha would gradually decline, but we didn't expect it to be so big and powerful with such a deep foundation. So we can only bully Kumogakure.

In short, the Land of Earth must gain something from this.

Not far from the Tsuchikage Building, the long-legged little black Tsuchikage was sharing the news he had heard with a blond little boy who only knew how to play in the mud:

"Grandpa is so angry! Konoha Village has gained another Flying Thunder God Technique user. How amazing!"

"What's so special about the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

The little boy playing in the mud looked at her with disdain, saying, "He's just spinning around in circles with a few kunai like an idiot, it's not artistic at all."

Little Black Earth bit her finger, "But... even Deidara's art can't blow people up."

"Who said that!"

Deidara jumped up in anger, "My art is the strongest!"

"But those who use the Flying Thunder God Technique are fast."

"Then I'll build a super-huge bomb! So big it won't even be able to fly away!"

Yuyin Village

The mysterious masked man, who had just had a conversation with Hanzo, the demigod of the ninja world, arrived at a cave.

"What's the matter that you're in such a hurry to contact me?"

Black and White Jue's figure slowly emerged from the ground.

"Shimura Gengetsu has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. That brat you looked down on is quite something now..."

Black and White Jue revealed all the information he possessed. With White Zetsu present, his ability to gather information surpassed that of any other intelligence ninja in the world, truly giving him a sense of being there.

After listening, the masked man fell silent, feeling a dull ache in his back.

"It's Flying Thunder God again..." the masked man murmured, as if recalling some unpleasant memory, but he quickly regained his arrogant demeanor.

"So what if it's the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

"I was just careless because I didn't understand this technique before, which is why I was injured by the Fourth Hokage. But now?"

"That brat Shimura Gengetsu can only bully some Chunin and Jonin by relying on the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"I can make countless mistakes, but if he makes one mistake, he will pay a bloody price."