Naruto: In the name of the Senju, he made the ninja world tremble.

Chapter 102 I Refusal

After everything was arranged, everyone left. Chiba also followed everyone back to prepare. This conflict with the Iwa ninja was too sudden, and he had to go back to say goodbye to Granny Momoka.

"Hiruzen".

Looking at the office where only three people remained, Mitokado Homura said with a somewhat serious tone, "Will that old guy from Kirigakure really be able to hold back Sunagakure?"

"Yes, Kirigakure is currently in a state of internal instability, with the Fourth Mizukage and the Genji lineage fighting each other," Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, his eyes showing some fatigue, yet still sharp.

"If another great war breaks out in the ninja world at this time, Kirigakure will not be able to gain any benefits. Instead, it will be the final victor who benefits from the internal strife. Master Yuan has lived for so long, he can see this clearly."

"Moreover, they also need Konoha's supplies, and I can guarantee that."

Koharu Utatane frowned, her fingertips fiddling with her cuffs. "What's going on with Danzo? He should have gotten the news before anyone else. This time, it was his subordinates who discovered it first."

When Danzo was mentioned, a complex look flashed across Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes. According to the latest intelligence from Nono, he discovered that Danzo had planted more than just "Miko" as a spy in the Land of Earth. She had received the information before Nono.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his cigarette and finally decided to help his old friend. "Danzo's message was sent with the Anbu. He said that after the matter in the Land of Tea is over, he will go to the border of Sunagakure to carry out a guard duty. He will not attend this meeting."

Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu exchanged a glance but said nothing.

They knew Shimura Danzo's style of doing things better than anyone else. Whenever there was a battle, he would always avoid the village's mainstream actions, which was in line with his consistent style.

"Since that's the case, I won't waste any more time," Koharu Utatane straightened her back slightly. "I'm heading to Sunagakure now. I haven't seen that old man Chiyo in a long time. I wonder if he's still as hot-tempered as before."

Watching Koharu Utatane leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a surge of relief. His old buddy was still reliable; she wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice herself when the village was in trouble.

However, to Hiruzen Sarutobi's surprise, Homura Mitokado did not leave, but instead stayed and watched him.

"Yan, is there something you need? Is there anything else you need for this mission? You can tell me."

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's puzzled expression, Homura Mitokado shook his head. "Hiruzen, you know that the person chosen to fight Iwa ninja in the meeting wasn't the most suitable, right?"

"If my sealing team and I fail to deal with the Four-Tails Jinchuriki this time, that old guy Onoki might send the Five-Tails Jinchuriki into the battlefield as well."

"If it really comes to that, Hiruzen, you need to be prepared. Naruto... the Nine-Tails inside Naruto might..."

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Although Mitokado Homura didn't say anything more, Sarutobi Hiruzen understood what he meant and fell silent as well.

"Flame!" Watching his old friend turn and leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips moved, but in the end he could only remind him, "As the village's advisor, you will definitely become a key target. Be careful."

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Homura Mitokado showed no concern whatsoever. He turned to look at him and said, "Hiruzen, actually, I prefer the identity of being the direct disciple of the Second Hokage of Konoha."

Seeing that the usually meticulous Mitokado Homura actually smiled before the battle, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe with a bitter expression and took a deep drag.

Since the beginning of spring, layers of greenery have enveloped the Thousand Hands Ancestral House, making it a delightful sight to behold.

However, at this moment, Chiyu was sitting in front of Granny Momoka, bidding the old woman farewell before her departure. The atmosphere was very solemn. "Leaving tomorrow?" Granny Momoka sat on the veranda, gently stroking the little slug with her hand, and said in a somewhat complicated tone.

"Yes, the village has fallen behind in intelligence this time. Every minute of delay will likely allow Iwagakure to push one step closer to the border."

"In fact, the vanguard team from the village will set off this evening."

Chiyu recounted everything she had seen and heard at the meeting in the Hokage's office to Granny Momoka.

"The terrain of the Land of Rain is not suitable for Iwa ninja to fight, and Hanzo of the Salamander would not normally allow them to enter the Land of Rain, so Onoki was probably just testing the waters."

"I guess even he didn't expect this operation to go so smoothly." Granny Momoka frowned as she said this. It seemed that Hanzo really had a problem, and Onoki was lucky to have chosen this time.

"The outcome of this conflict depends on whether the village can withstand the first wave of attacks from the Iwa ninja. If they succeed, it will prove that Konoha still has a deep foundation; if they fail..."

Granny Momoka didn't speak, but Chiyu naturally knew the outcome. The two tailed beasts of Iwagakure officially invaded Konoha, and the Third Shinobi World War broke out again. After losing a series of high-level combatants, Konoha had to pay with lives.

"Grandma, I'm going to the battlefield this time, and the outcome is unknown, so I've come to say goodbye in advance," Qianyu said, bowing deeply to Grandma Taohua, which made the elderly woman's face show sorrow.

"Kana!"

At Granny Momoka's call, Kanae Uzumaki, carrying a tray and looking worried, entered and knelt down beside Chiyu.

"We, the Senju clan, are the founders of the village. No matter the reason, when Konoha is in danger, we will contribute our strength to protect the village."

"The bones of our people over the years, if piled up, would probably be as tall as the Hokage Building. This contribution is enough to exempt you from the responsibility of going to the battlefield."

Granny Taohua looked at the young man in front of her. This was the first time the old woman, who had experienced the carnage of the chaotic world, wanted to use her privileges to keep Qianyu away from the battlefield.

Seeing the sorrow in the old woman's eyes, Qianyu silently lowered her head. "I'm sorry, Grandma, I refuse."

Whether it was out of a sense of responsibility to the Senju clan or to achieve his own dream, Senba could not refuse the village's conscription, otherwise his future in Konoha would truly be ruined.

Just as Chiba once told Iruka, Chiba wanted to live without restraint, but before that, he needed to gain great power and a certain position, and the battlefield was the best place to accumulate merits.

Hearing Chiyu's words, Granny Momoka waved her hand weakly. Next to her, Kana Uzumaki took the red cloth off the tray, and a sealed tube of green liquid appeared in front of Chiyu.

"Hashirama cells, as I told you, were originally intended to be used publicly when you were promoted to Special Jonin. You're quite curious about them, aren't you?"

Granny Momoka looked at Chiyu with sharp eyes, as if trying to see through his heart and his desire for Hashirama's cells.

"Today you will be in the library looking at ninjutsu scrolls. Someone will spread the word that I used this potion to increase your chances of survival."

"As for this potion, take it with you. Use it when you're really in dire straits. You'll gain a huge boost in combat power for a moment, and then leave the rest to fate."

Granny Tao Hua said with some reluctance, "Using potions in battle often doesn't yield good results, as proven by countless trials."