Uchiha Akaishi Tour

Chapter 313 Bad News

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"I—I am—" Uchiha Yang was lying there perfectly fine when he opened his eyes and saw the excited look in Jie's eyes next to him.

"Sheep!" Uchiha Jie couldn't help but hug him.

"Brother Jie, what are you doing? Wait, wasn't I just saying that?" Uchiha Yang was also a little confused at this point.

Then he suddenly remembered that he had died before.

Is this the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss?

It doesn't look like it.

But----

Ah! Not only did he not die, but his arm was even reattached?

If it were in a hospital room, it wouldn't be a problem, but Uchiha Yo realized that he was still in the valley he had just been in!

"It's Akashi-nii, Akashi-nii came and saved everyone—you're lucky, kid, you still have a breath left, and the sealed scroll still has your severed arm." Uchiha Jie explained.

Uchiha Hiroshi's near-death state due to internal organ damage is the most suitable condition for "Prison King" to provide emergency care.

Uchiha Hiroshi then realized that his external injuries had healed, including his severed arm, which had been properly set.

Although I could feel discomfort in many of my internal organs, and the severed arm felt very awkward, but—

Compared to the previous "severely injured and dying", it can be said that he was resurrected on the spot!

As for these "awkward" feelings, it's not because he still has injuries; he really doesn't have any wounds inside or out!

These feelings of "discomfort" and "awkwardness" can only be overcome as the body adapts, and some will gradually recover.

This is his body, parts that have been genuinely damaged. Some are fragments that have fallen somewhere, and some have changed in nature, which cannot be solved by stitches.

However, he was lucky to have recovered to this extent from the brink of death; if Akaishi had been any later, he would have really died.

Uchiha Hiroshi also noticed that Akaishi was still busy treating his other comrades.

The surviving Konoha ninja at Duanyun Pass have retaken their stronghold.

The fleeing Rain Ninja dared not linger here, as it would take time to set up their sealing techniques, and even if they occupied this stronghold before then, it wouldn't be considered their home turf.

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The shock of the recent battle made them hesitant to fight Konoha here again.

Meanwhile, on Konoha's side, the ninjas who were originally stationed at the Dankuun Pass stronghold but were on duty outside have been returning one after another, further bolstering the fighting force.

After a period of rest, Shenyue Kongyun had already tallied up the losses, which still left him with a seldom smiling.

"Thanks to Captain Shenyue's decisive action and his desperate fight in the valley, we were able to retake the stronghold so easily. Otherwise, if those bastards from Amegakure had gained a firm foothold, the situation would have been unfavorable for Konoha," Akaishi comforted him.

"Luckily, Jonin Akaishi arrived in time, otherwise we would have just died in the valley. And—damn it! Those damned Rain Ninja!" Kamizuki Soukun's eyes reddened.

He is the commander here.

The dozen or so ninjas who died in battle were all his subordinates. Although it cannot be said that this happened because of Kamizuki Soukun, it could not lessen his grief.

"The dead cannot be brought back to life, Jonin Shingetsu, don't blame yourself—no one would have thought that just half a year ago, Shimura personally went to negotiate a peace with Hanzo, and they reportedly had a very pleasant conversation. Yet they betrayed their promise so quickly!" Akaishi advised kindly, shaking his head angrily as he spoke.

Shen Yue was equally angry, but at the same time she said with concern, "I'm afraid it's not just the Rain Ninja—I wonder how the other important strongholds are doing."

"Don't worry, Jiraiya-sensei, and our Uchiha Jonin Orochimaru have also arranged for support," Akaishi reassured him.

"Hmm... Hmm?" Shen Yue looked at Akaishi with a puzzled expression—she didn't know if it was a slip of the tongue or if she had misheard, but she felt that something strange had been mixed into Akaishi's words.

Akaishi was also very worried about the other two locations—and even more battles that might break out!

However, Akaishi knew that there was no use in worrying. All he could do now was continue to defend "Broken Cloud Pass"—without orders, Akaishi dared not go to support other places on his own.

After all, Akaishi doesn't have "full-map vision," and leaving rashly could mean being ambushed again at Duanyun Pass. The reason the "command headquarters" must be held no matter how urgent the situation, is because each headquarters has elite ninja from the Yamanaka clan stationed there.

While the Yamanaka clan may not be as adept at perception as the Hyuga clan, they possess a unique advantage in long-distance communication, allowing Konoha to quickly establish a communication network even when playing away from home.

While it may not be considered a "full-map view," at least the command headquarters can receive information from all directions immediately, providing the most comprehensive perspective and enabling relatively accurate command.

However, the number of elites in the Yamanaka clan is limited. There are only a few Jonin who can serve as "communication hubs," and they are all receiving messages at various headquarters.

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There was no such small stronghold as "Duanyun Pass" of course, and Chishi was simply guarding it blindly in the dark.

Two days later, finally, a "toad" arrived at Broken Cloud Pass.

Seeing that Shingetsu's eyes were bloodshot, Akashi immediately stepped forward and did not try to take it from him, allowing the Jonin who commanded the Broken Cloud Pass to read the secret text first.

Seeing that Shen Yue's expression first relaxed slightly before tightening again, Akashi's heart also tightened—

"How's it going, Jonin Kamui?" Akaishi asked in a low voice.

Now that there was no one else in the room, Akaishi asked directly.

"The stronghold at the foot of the wetlands was held, and the stronghold at the mountain of clear rain was also recaptured before the rain ninjas could set up a seal—" Shen Yue said, mentioning the two most important things.

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Lanwu — and that Nonoyu, they also went to Qingyu Mountain, and they were both in the First Support Unit, which has a relatively fast pace!

It sounds like the battle at Qingyu Mountain was the most intense. The stronghold was captured after the first reinforcements arrived, but the enemy didn't hold their ground. It was only after Konoha's reinforcements arrived that it was recaptured.

It's easy to imagine that the battle must have been extremely fierce.

Thinking of Shen Yue's expression just now, Akaishi was also unable to remain calm.

Although everyone is a comrade of Konoha, there are still some who are closer and some who are less so.

If something happens to Lanwu—Chishi dares not think about it.

It's best if that wicked woman at the root doesn't get into trouble either; after all, being a servant is quite nice.

"Yes, we also suffered heavy losses at the other two strongholds—" Shen Yue paused, then looked specifically at Akaishi and said, "Especially at the Marshland Foothills—the Nawaki ninja who went to provide support—was also caught in Iwagakure's explosive tag trap—and died in battle."

Akaishi:————

"What? Rope Tree—how could he be at the foot of the wetlands!" Akaishi stamped his foot upon hearing this.

Logically, only Orochimaru should have gone to provide support at the Marshland Foothills.

It seems something else must have happened after that, because Nawaki followed, and—

To be honest, when I saw Shen Yue staring at me while he spoke, my legs went weak. I was afraid that the bad news he was about to say was about someone related to me.

Upon hearing the name Nawaki, Akaishi finally understood why Shingetsu had reacted this way.

The rope tree died. How big of an impact will that have?

Of course it's big!

Nawaki was not only the grandson of the First Hokage, holding a special status, but he was also a recently graduated genin. As a representative of outstanding graduates, he came directly to the battlefield.

Now that Nawaki is dead, Konoha and Iwagakure are now complete enemies!

Whether considering Nawaki's bloodline or the identity he represents, Iwagakure's move was a slap in the face to Konoha and the Third Hokage.

The reason why Shen Yue's expression had turned somber just now, and why he was now staring at Akaishi and saying these words, was precisely to emphasize the meaning behind it.

After all, in name only, Kamizuki couldn't say that "Nawaki was different from the other comrades" or that "Nawaki's death was more significant than that of the other comrades." In Jiraiya's secret letter, this matter was also seemingly emphasized "incidentally."

Seeing Akaishi's reaction, Shingetsu understood that this young Uchiha also knew why he had emphasized this matter.

"That old man—damn it! He's really messed up this time!" Akaishi said angrily. "The Iwa ninja—must pay the price!"

Akashi understood that before this, Iwagakure probably only wanted to restrain Konoha, weaken Konoha's gains in the Land of Wind, and help the already crippled Sunagakure to obtain a ceasefire agreement that would make them less passive, so as to prevent Konoha from becoming more powerful.

But now—

No matter what that "two scales" thinks, Konoha will absolutely not let it go—nor can it.

Not to mention the people in the Forest Town—

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who decided to "use newly graduated genin to join the battlefield," could not easily explain himself!

Kamizuki was worried about the side effects of this "inevitable battle" on Konoha, but judging from Akaishi's demeanor, he understood that this young Uchiha, besides sharing the same concerns, was clearly also one of the driving forces behind the "inevitable battle."

And that is indeed the case.

Although Akaishi and Nawaki weren't exactly close, just a few days ago, Nawaki was still lively and energetic, running to Ranma to complain about him, as playful as a child. Now, he's dead in battle. Akaishi's emotional anger was already immense!

Moreover, Akaishi could imagine the feelings of Lan Wu, Tsunade, and Orochimaru, who had just witnessed the death of their beloved student, upon receiving the news.

At this point, if anyone dared to say they wouldn't go to war with Iwagakure, Akaishi would definitely go to their house with the people of Mori no Machi to offer their condolences.

As for whether this approach is suitable from a strategic perspective—

I don't care about this or that!

The Uchiha's emotions have now taken over Akaishi's mind.

"Is there any further arrangement for Jiraiya-sensei?" Akaishi asked immediately upon realizing this.

If Akaishi were in command, even if he were still waiting for orders from the Hokage-ro, he would definitely be making arrangements now, ready to launch a counterattack in the northwest at any time.

However, Jiraiya wasn't so impulsive. He simply instructed everyone to continue holding their positions and be wary of further actions from the Rain Ninja and Iwa Ninja.

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