Naruto: Reshaping the Shinobi World with Sasori

Chapter 169 Famous Throughout the Ninja World

Leaf.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood by the office window, his expression solemn.

It seemed as if they had no interest in appreciating the view outside the window at all.

The news that the Third Raikage had died in battle in Sunagakure was like a thunderbolt to the newly started Shinobi World War!

From Konoha's perspective, it's advantageous!

After all, Konoha was fighting against Kumogakure—losing a Kage would have a significant impact on the village.

However, unlike Sunagakure, Kumogakure is almost on par with Konoha in terms of economy, military, and population, which is incomparable to the current Sunagakure.

They have a substantial financial foundation.

However, the death of the Third Raikage will inevitably affect the battlefield on the front lines.

It's estimated that the Fourth Raikage, A, will have to hastily take over as the new Raikage.

Compared to Kumogakure, Sarutobi was more worried about Sunagakure.

Firstly, the economy of Sunagakure Village is showing signs of unstoppable growth.

Secondly, Sunagakure's military strategy, that is, its way of fighting on the battlefield, has clearly changed—and a strategist like Arai has emerged.

In addition, there's the equally renowned Sasori of the Red Sand.

Now, another top-tier Kage-level fighter has emerged: Blood Healer Yubi.

This made Sarutobi feel a sense of crisis.

He could even foresee a bright future for Sunagakure.

In retrospect, the mysterious disappearance of the Third Kazekage did not actually cause much damage to Sunagakure.

"The Shadow of Fifteen Years Old—"

After thinking it over, Sarutobi sighed.

This talent is simply too dazzling.

Even he had to praise it.

Yubi's brilliance almost overshadowed all his contemporaries in the ninja world.

No one can rival him.

They even climbed to the top of the pyramid by stepping on the bones of these older generations.

Sarutobi knew all too well the strength of the Third Raikage.

Regardless of how Yubi did it.

At least—this little guy has made no one in the entire ninja world dare to underestimate Sunagakure anymore.

"Yubi, it's him again!"

On the other side, in Iwagakure Village.

The old man, Onoki, also received the message.

The old man's body floated into the air, flew off the chair, and landed on the ground.

Standing to the side was his son, Huang Tu.

Compared to Konoha, from the perspective of Iwagakure, it was simply a case of a Sunagakure genius suddenly killing the Third Raikage and then, naturally, becoming the Kage!

There was absolutely no warning.

The last news they received about Yubi was several months ago.

The Sand Village, located on the border between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Fire, fired the first shot of this Shinobi World War, severely damaging the Konoha army led by the Third Hokage.

Then, small-scale conflicts broke out between the armies of the two villages within the territory of the River Country.

Then, a few days ago, we clashed in close combat and fought a major battle.

Then, in the blink of an eye—the Third Raikage launched a surprise attack on Sunagakure, only to be killed by Yubi—the Land of Wind and Sunagakure simultaneously sent messages to the outside world.

At the age of fifteen, Yubi, the Blood Doctor, became the youngest Kazekage in history.

When it comes to understanding Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village), Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) considers itself to be even better than Konoha (Hidden Leaf Village).

After all, the grudges between them from the last Shinobi World War were quite significant.

"What's scary about that kid isn't just that he killed the Raikage, but that he rose to power in just a few days."

"This is enough to prove one thing—that he did not suffer any injuries that required time to heal after fighting the Raikage—"

"Ohnoki said in a deep voice."

This is... a bit scary.

If a junior killed the Raikage and was also severely injured, it would be somewhat acceptable.

But even this level of fierce fighting failed to affect Yubi—that's what the old man was concerned about.

However, whether it's Yubi or the Third Raikage.

In Onoki's view, it was all just dogs fighting each other.

Whoever dies—they're happy.

After the last Shinobi World War ended, Iwagakure and Sunagakure spent a long time on the battlefield together.

The reason why Blood Doctor Yubi was able to officially gain fame is, without exaggeration, that he "jumped onto the stage by stepping on the heads of Iwagakure".

Blood Doctor Yubi killed over a hundred of their Iwagakure members single-handedly.

Including the blows inflicted on Iwagakure on the battlefield—to this day, many people in the village still hate this little guy to the core.

It can be said that without Yubi, at least half of the Iwagakure survivors who died on the battlefield back then would have been eliminated.

They can get even more benefits from Sunagakure!

But it was this wretched brat who ultimately forced Iwagakure to passively choose a ceasefire, and only after paying an extremely heavy price.

They gained no strategic advantage whatsoever, and almost suffered a major setback instead.

This made Onoki hate Yubi so much he wanted to grind his teeth; he just hadn't seen that brat—otherwise—

"What did the Daimyo say?"

Ohnoki snapped out of his daze and looked at the yellow earth.

"The Grand Commander has already replied—congratulating the other party," Huang Tu said with a smile, scratching his head.

"snort!"

Onoki let out a cold snort.

While their villages were locked in fierce fighting, these powerful figures acted as if nothing had happened.

"Prepare your forces and consolidate your forces on the front lines against the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire. Next, launch a full-scale attack on the Land of Lightning—strike while the iron is hot and finish it off. I will make Kumogakure pay the price for what happened before!" Onoki said.

"What are you all standing there for?! Get going!"

After saying this, seeing that Huang Tu was still standing there, Onoki blew his beard and glared at him.

"Um."

Huang Tu nodded with a simple smile.

He turned and left.

It's clear that although Huang Tu himself is not young, he is still a little afraid of his father.

"By the way, how's the medicine procurement from Sunagakure going?"

Just as Huang Tu was about to step out the door, Onoki suddenly seemed to remember something and asked abruptly.

"Currently, there are quite a few countries and villages in the ninja world that maintain cooperation with Sunagakure. However, given the preciousness of this medicinal resource, if we want to purchase it indirectly from others, the cost would be more than double the market price. Moreover, the escalating war in the ninja world has caused the price of the medicine to rise steadily."

"In addition, during wartime, both the village and the country prioritized using these medical resources for their own survival, so even if they were offered money, they might not sell them to us."

"Currently, the drug resources we have acquired indirectly are only enough to sustain one battlefield for a short period of time—and buying from others is clearly not a good idea, as it would be too much of a burden on the village's economy."

Huang Tu spoke honestly.

"Okay, go ahead."

Onoki waved his hand.

Clearly, Sunagakure is intentionally controlling the supply and hasn't fully released the quantity yet.

This tactic—it's clearly an attempt to take advantage of the Ninja World War to inflate prices and make a fortune.

The war had only been going on for a few months, and the situation in various villages and countries had not yet reached its worst point—but the value of Sunagakure's medicines had already become fully apparent.

This stuff smells amazing!

Otherwise, the Third Raikage wouldn't have risked his life to go to someone else's village to rob them—

As for the outcome—needless to say.

"The Fourth Kazekage—"

Onoki murmured something.