Naruto: My version is ahead of the ninja world

After the establishment of the one village per country system, the first and second generation leaders of the five great ninja villages actually shared some common characteristics. To put it simply, the first generation leaders were relatively violent, while the second generation leaders had a high level of scientific research.

The first generation focused on numerical values, while the second generation focused on techniques and mechanics... Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju are typical examples.

The same applies to Sunagakure; the Second Kazekage, Shamon, is also a rare research talent, although their research subjects differ.

The Second Hokage's research focused on various forbidden techniques and the Uchiha clan, while the Second Kazekage's main research subject was Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast—the originator of Sunagakure's later "sand control technology."

Similarly, he is also the originator of puppetry.

Although the Second Kazekage had already retired by this time, the Konoha ninjas dared not underestimate him when he appeared on the front lines.

When squad leader Inuzuka Gaku discovered who the enemy surrounded by Konoha ninja was, he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Why...why would someone like this suddenly appear here, and even alone?"

He was leading his squad charging forward when he realized the enemy's identity and was so surprised that he instinctively stopped.

"Captain, who is this person?" Kohinata Shingen asked Inuzuka Osamu.

"He is the Second Kazekage of Sunagakure."

The second Kazekage's appearance is too unique. His bald head and tattoo make him look less like a strongman and more like a thug.

"The Second Kazekage? Wasn't he supposed to be too old to take charge?" Kohinata Shingen was somewhat incredulous, but he knew his captain wouldn't joke about something like this.

The power transfer process varies from village to village, depending on the individual personality and ambition of the person in power. If the talent pool is well-developed, then some people in power are willing to relinquish their power.

The Third Hokage followed a similar path, though he was suspected of transitioning from the forefront to the background and of not fully relinquishing power. The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, was completely different. After the Fourth Shinobi World War, she immediately resigned as Hokage, as if staying in the position for even a short while was like having dog poop on her hands.

As for the recent power shift in Sunagakure, it was the result of a combination of subjective and objective factors. The old age and decline of the Second Kazekage and the rise of the Third Kazekage allowed Sunagakure to enter a new phase of power.

"What should we do, Captain? Should we join the attack directly?" Yu Xian asked.

As for himself, he definitely didn't want to participate in the battle directly. Facing a Kage-level powerhouse, the number of ordinary ninjas seemed to have no meaning.

"No, send a message to the front-line camp first." Inuzuka Osamu's answer was quite rational.

This is the common choice of almost all reconnaissance teams: to pass on intelligence first, and only after completing their primary mission will they participate in intercepting powerful enemies.

The Konoha ninjas are currently in a standoff with the Second Kazekage. The Second Kazekage has remained silent since appearing on the battlefield. He doesn't seem to be there to fight; he looks more like a lost elderly person with dementia.

The Konoha ninjas dared not launch an attack rashly. After all, the Second Kazekage, Shamon, carried the title of Kage, and his presence was extremely intimidating.

Therefore, all the Konoha reconnaissance teams in the Land of Rivers made the same choice... regardless of the circumstances, call for reinforcements first.

"Let's circle around it then. I don't know why this Kazekage hasn't attacked. Since that's the case, we don't need to get too close. We can observe the situation from a slightly outer position," Yu Xian suggested to the captain.

He hoped the standoff would last at least another ten minutes.

"Can."

Inuzuka agreed. Since the battle had not yet begun, it wouldn't hurt for them to stay at a distance and observe the enemy's situation.

As he spoke, he took out a scroll, unrolled it, and quickly formed hand seals. Then he summoned a communication bird to relay the message back to the Konoha camp.

Given the responsiveness of Konoha's reconnaissance system, Inuzuka Tsukasa had no need to do this, as the urgent information about this location had already been relayed to the Konoha camp. However, from the team's perspective, this meaningless repetitive work had to be done, because it was the team's duty.

After finishing these tasks, Inuzuka frowned as he observed the Second Kazekage's situation. What was going on with him? Regardless of why this person was here, why wasn't he attacking?

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Konoha Frontline Camp.

"What? The Second Kazekage has appeared in the Land of Rivers? This is bad..."

Inside the command post, Shimura Danzo, who had just received the sudden news, stood up abruptly in surprise.

"Lord Danzo, the information is accurate."

The ninja who came to report the news said decisively that more information was being gathered from the Land of Rivers. One squad might make a mistake, but it was impossible for all squads to make a mistake.

Danzo frowned. He had deployed so many reconnaissance forces in the Land of Rivers not to find out anything, but to hope that they would find nothing at all. However, things didn't go as planned, and the unexpected still happened.

"Where are Orochimaru and the others? Where are they?"

"Lord Danzo, the three of them are in the Land of Rain."

With reliable combat power on the main battlefield, another commander went to the Land of Grass to carry out a secret mission... Mitomon Homura is trying to visit Kusagakure... In other words, Shimura Danzo is now the only person in charge of this camp, so he must step forward to solve the problems brought about by the Second Kazekage.

So here's the question: can Shimura Danzo's individual fighting ability be compared to that of the Kazekage?

If it were the Second Kazekage at his peak, then Danzo would be out of the question; Wind Release couldn't solve Sand Control Stream. But what about now? After all, the Second Kazekage is already old... However, old age doesn't mean the opponent has lost his techniques.

In contrast, Danzo at this time had neither transplanted the Sharingan nor transplanted the First Hokage's cells, so the methods he could use were somewhat too conventional.

Leaving aside matters of strength, the key point is that Shimura Danzo sometimes lacked courage and possessed the ability to brazenly regard inaction as a necessary precaution.

Of course, after discovering the Second Kazekage, Danzo Shimura could not possibly remain holed up in the shadows, otherwise he would have no way to survive in Konoha.

Danzo will not accept this outcome. Will he continue writing his "My Hokage Dream" essay?

"No matter what Sunagakure is up to, sending the Kazekage directly to the front lines is absolutely a foolish move. They can't afford to lose a Kazekage, even if it's the previous one..."

"Lord Danzo, please give us your orders on what to do."

"Apart from the seriously wounded, immediately assemble half of the ninjas in the camp. Follow me on this attack; our target is the Second Kazekage's head!"

Danzo's words sounded nice, but when facing the Kazekage, he still planned to use a numbers game. To put it nicely, he was self-aware of his own strength; to put it bluntly... well, let's just say he didn't listen.

If Danzo were truly confident in his abilities, he would have simply gone to confront the Kazekage himself; there was no need for him to bring so many people.

Yes, Danzo Shimura has launched an attack, accompanied by a large number of Konoha ninja.