Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

Chapter 199 Taking Office, River Country!

After leaving the office.

Ayane Amamiya gazed at the fiery clouds on the horizon, her thoughts a jumble of emotions.

She hadn't expected that the title she'd only acquired yesterday would come in handy so quickly today.

[New Title: Amegakure Jonin]

[Title Quality: Purple]

[Title Description: A Jonin personally assessed by Hanzo of the Salamander, whose strength is among the best in the entire ninja world!]

[Title Effect: When wearing the Rain Village Ninja Headband, your ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu receive a 30% effect boost!]

[Title Reward: You have received 5000 Achievement Points that you can freely allocate!]

The title and its effects that the girl received after being promoted to Jonin were not unexpected.

Aside from the one-time reward of 5000 achievement points, the biggest improvement is a 10% damage increase compared to the previous [Rainy Night Chunin] title.

What truly moved her was...

Actually, it was the second title I received yesterday when I put on the Rain Shadow Divine Robe in front of everyone.

[New Title: Successor of the Will of Rain!]

[Title Quality: Purple]

[Title Description: A dragon lurks in the abyss, its scales and claws flashing! As the chosen successor of Hanzo the Salamander, leader of Amegakure, you are gradually gaining the qualifications to wield power in the ninja world!]

[Title Effect: The people of your faction will have their approval of your rule increased, and their sense of belonging to your faction will be greatly enhanced!]

[Title Reward: You have received 6000 Achievement Points that you can freely allocate!]

It has a similar effect to previous titles.

However, compared to increasing faction reputation, this title is more domineering, directly reaching the level of "popular support" and belonging.

Looking at the effect of this title, Ayane Amamiya felt a sense of unreality.

The title of a panel is always based on how others perceive it.

Now, the panel has actually evolved from passively collecting data to actively interfering with other people's minds.

Am I playing a game?

The other people seem alive, but are they actually just NPCs that can be replaced at will?

A rebellious idea suddenly popped into her mind.

However, Ayane Amamiya quickly suppressed this sentimental thought and thought to herself: As long as I do my best to do what I need to do, then it is only natural that everyone will recognize me.

Even Naruto Uzumaki knows this principle, so I must know it.

"What are you thinking about?"

The crisp sound of bamboo pears came from behind me.

Having just finished her shift with the Anbu, she hugged the girl from behind, then clung weakly to Ayane Amamiya, saying bitterly, "It's over, I never thought I'd be the one to go first this time!"

Ayane Amamiya raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What do you mean?"

"The ministry has just issued a new mission, requiring several teams to be dispatched for long-term field operations. I heard even Deputy Minister Goat will be going along—"

"I'm afraid I won't be able to come back anytime soon."

Ninjas are always separated more often than they are together.

Although she was prepared, she couldn't help but feel bad when the moment came.

After explaining the reason, Takenaka Rina pouted again, buried her head in Amamiya Ayane's hair, and said in a muffled voice, "Ayane, I'll miss you so much!"

Ayane Amamiya smiled.

With a sudden burst of strength, she picked the girl up and carried her home, saying, "Why don't you guess who this task is for?"

"What do you mean?"

Takenaka Ri was taken aback, then said in disbelief, "You mean—"

Ayane Amamiya wrapped her arms around her neck, then said in a deep voice, "Black Swan Squad Chunin Hawk—"

Takenaka Riku jolted awake, as if transported back to the battlefield six months prior: "Present!"

"I, the captain, command you to immediately accompany me to my post—the River Kingdom!"

! !

Takenaka Rin had no more doubts.

Even the mission location, the Land of Rivers, which she herself hadn't mentioned, was accurately predicted by Ayane Amamiya.

Her initial frustration vanished instantly, replaced by boundless joy.

Black Swan Team —

After more than half a year, we will finally reunite!

In her excitement, the girl lowered her head and gave the young girl a hard kiss on the cheek.

Then he shouted back, "Eagle received!"

Sensing her joy and excitement, Ayane Amamiya was also in a good mood and didn't hold her insubordination against her.

The girl couldn't help but think of the famous scene from "Let the Bullets Fly" in her past life.

Ok.

He was in charge of the military and political affairs of the country. Although the area was indeed a bit small and he didn't deserve the title of a regional governor, he should be able to be called a county magistrate.

The goat sent by Hanzo was mature, steady, and experienced, and was essentially his advisor.

What about the pear tree in the bamboo grove?

Could it be—

The county magistrate's wife?

River country.

Sakumo Hatake stood in a small courtyard, gazing at the distant mountains and castle.

The renowned White Fang short sword, famous throughout the ninja world, was held securely at his waist, its sharpness concealed.

The mountain in front of us is called Kikyo Mountain.

It also forms the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind, with high terrain that makes it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

The Land of Rivers is flat, as it is located downstream of the Land of Rain, where water resources are abundant, and the terrain is mostly plains and pastures.

Therefore, this towering mountain, Jiegeng Mountain, is particularly conspicuous and can be considered a strategic location fought over by military strategists.

Behind Sakumo Hatake at that moment, a group of ninjas were going in and out, organizing and moving documents.

The handover of everything regarding the Land of Rivers has been completed.

These documents are mission logs created by the Konoha ninja when they were still active.

We cannot leave now, lest we leak information about the Konoha ninjas.

Kakashi will be starting school in about two weeks. He should be able to make it back in time after this mission ends.

While seemingly gazing at the scenery and focusing his attention on the high mountains, Hatake Sakumo was actually thinking about his beloved son.

Because of the tasks at hand.

He couldn't even go home for the Lunar New Year this year to reunite with Kakashi.

However, although Sakumo Hatake felt guilty, he was not worried about the children's lives.

Firstly, Kakashi is precocious and could take care of himself from a very young age, so Sakumo wouldn't worry about him.

Secondly, he entrusted his son to his newly acquainted friend Matt Day, who, as a fellow single father, was far more skilled at taking care of children than he was.

However, this is on the premise that we must ignore the fact that Might Guy's so-called "power of youthful passion" is actually contagious to the level of a meme.

Hopefully, when I go back, Kakashi won't be wearing a green bodysuit, tears welling up in his eyes as he talks to me.

Thinking of this scene, the corner of his mouth twitched.

"Captain, are we just leaving like this?"

After finishing organizing the documents, the ninja behind him walked over, slightly disgruntled, and grumbled, "How could we just hand over the Land of River like that?"

Sakumo Hatake withdrew his gaze from the distant Kikyo Mountain.

He glanced at his subordinate again, knowing he was feeling aggrieved.

"This is an order jointly issued by His Majesty the Daimyo and the Hokage."

"Do you want to go against their will?"

White Fang said calmly, "As ninjas, all we need to do is obey."

Given his personality, he rarely said such cold and ruthless things to his subordinates.

But now, in order to prevent this resentment from spreading and causing greater dissatisfaction and criticism, Sakumo had no choice but to put on a cold face and use the titles of Hokage and Daimyo to suppress people.

really.

The Konoha ninja choked for a moment, then reluctantly swallowed the rest of the question.

Although he gave up refuting it, some people were still unwilling to give up.

"Mr. Hatake!"

Suddenly, a bloated fat man burst in from outside the door, his body round like a ball.

This person is the current daimyo of the River Country.

To be able to match the weight of an Akimichi ninja with the body of a mere ordinary person —

"Mr. Hatake!"

The daimyo of the River Country quickened his pace, his fat face jiggling with each step.

He looked around at the scene, then grabbed Hatake Sakumo's arm and said warmly, "Are you leaving already?"

Could you stay a few more days?

A strong, powdery scent wafted over him with his movements.

"Your Excellency, Daimyo." Sakumo Hatake frowned, his expression showing a hint of resistance.

"According to the peace treaty, I will withdraw from the Land of Rivers once the ninjas from Amegakure arrive."

He stared intently into the other man's eyes, which had narrowed to slits, and said seriously, "In order to avoid causing conflict between our two countries, I cannot stay in the River Country for long."

"Sakumo, of course I know what you're saying."

The daimyo waved his hand and said with a smile, "But I'd like to personally invite you to stay as a guest. You can accept in your own name later, Sakumo. Isn't that fine?"

Sakuma Hatake remained noncommittal.

However, out of respect for the title "Daimyo," he did not rush to refuse, but instead asked, "Daimyo, do you intend to keep me here?"

"My intention is to temporarily assemble the Twelve Guardian Ninjas."

The daimyo of the Land of Rivers gritted his teeth and finally confessed, "The Rain Village ninjas are coming with overwhelming force, and I have no one to rely on. I'm truly uneasy!"

He pulled a wad of coins from his pocket and stuffed them into Hatake Sakumo's hand: "This is just a deposit. If you're willing to become a Guardian Ninja, Sakumo, I'll reward you handsomely!"

Sakumo Hatake remained silent.

He was a traditional ninja who always held the daimyo in high esteem, but that didn't mean he was a fool who believed everything he was told.

Are they afraid of Rain's retaliation?

After all, the Land of Rivers used to rely on the Land of Fire's power and often followed behind, oppressing the Land of Rain as well.

Or perhaps, they want to get the lion's share in the subsequent distribution of profits—

In a short moment, Sakumo Hatake's mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts.

He feigned hesitation and probed, "But I'm afraid I can't live up to the name of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas by myself alone, can I?"

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"Of course not!"

The daimyo of the Land of Rivers, thinking the other party was interested, beamed with delight and assured him, "I've also spent a fortune hiring several top-tier ninjas from the black market. They are all renowned and formidable opponents!"

Sakumo Hatake has not yet responded to this.

However, the Konoha ninjas behind him showed expressions of dissatisfaction upon hearing this answer.

A group of monstrous and monstrous beings hiding their true forms —

"How can I work well alongside Konoha's White Fang?"

The ninjas exchanged glances, their thoughts surprisingly unanimous.

"I apologize, Your Excellency."

Sakumo Hatake hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said, "This is not something I can decide on my own. I need to inform the Hokage. Please forgive me, Daimyo."

The daimyo of the River Country's thick lips twitched, as if he wanted to say something.

But in the end, he simply responded with a few words to show his understanding, and then turned and left.

After he walked away.

The Konoha ninjas surrounded Sakumo Hatake, asking incredulously, "Captain, are you really going to stay?"

Sakumo Hatake shook his head and casually distributed the still-warm windfall to his subordinates.

It's impossible for them to stay!

joke.

He's in a hurry to get back and see his son, Kakashi!

But the idea of ​​the daimyo of the River Country did indeed open up a new perspective for him.

The Twelve Guardian Ninjas.

These are the personal guards of daimyo, passed down from the Warring States period.

According to the rules, if a daimyo wants to establish a guardian ninja, even the ninja villages of his own country have no right to stop him, and he can only let the daimyo freely select ninjas within the ninja world.

Therefore, perhaps Konoha could plant people here.

Instead of genuinely assisting the daimyo of the Land of Rivers, they chose to confront Amegakure head-on.

Just consider it as planting a seed to gather intelligence.

Even just using it to annoy Yu Yin and simply to distract them would be good!

After all, one day...

The land of the River Country will be reclaimed by the ninjas of Konoha!

In the blink of an eye, Hatake Sakumo had almost perfected this idea.

However, this person is really not easy to choose.

I absolutely cannot accept the invitation from the daimyo of the River Country and stay here.

Hatake Sakumo's personal strength, his status in Konoha, and his reputation in the ninja world are all too dazzling.

His staying behind as a "Guardian Ninja" to guard the Land of River for an extended period will only arouse the suspicion of both the Hidden Rain Village and the Hidden Sand Village!

Even if we take a step back...

Even those ninjas of the Sannin caliber, who are currently slightly inferior to him, are absolutely no match for him.

So, to summarize...

This "needle" must be strong enough to handle most situations, but not too famous to arouse Amegakure's suspicion; at the same time, they must be loyal enough to Konoha to avoid being corrupted by the generous treatment offered by the River Country's daimyo.

Sakumo Hatake gently stroked the hilt of the White Fang sword.

He planned to write his idea into a report and submit it to the Third Hokage.

At the same time, he also had some ideas in mind regarding the selection of the "Guardian Ninja of the River Country".

a.

Ayane Amamiya, who led her army, successfully arrived in the Land of Rivers.

At the enthusiastic invitation of the officials of the River Country, the girl, accompanied by a goat sent by Hanzo as a retainer, went to the Daimyo's residence for a banquet.

The goat removed the mask it had worn for years.

Beneath the mask was a lean, middle-aged man with slightly graying temples, exuding a gloomy and cold aura, somewhat resembling a low-budget version of Orochimaru.

"I heard that Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, is also here—"

Before setting off, the goat made no attempt to avoid people.

In front of the River Country officials, he specifically suggested, "Should we call a few spies from the secret service to accompany us, just in case?"

Ayane Amamiya chuckled: "It's just a mere daimyo prefecture, not some dragon's den or tiger's lair—"

She raised an eyebrow, patted the Stormbringer at her waist, and said meaningfully to her old leader, "In this world, what kind of logic is there in bringing guards back to your own home?"

Upon hearing this, the official from the River Country across the river turned ashen-faced and broke out in a cold sweat!

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