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

Chapter 103 Standoff

The next morning, when the pale-faced Chiyu appeared in the group, the ninjas traveling with her were startled.

"Chiyu? What's this?" "Captain!"

Uchiha Tsuki looked at Chiyu's sickly face with concern, while the impetuous Anko reached out to touch his forehead, but Chiyu gently slapped her hand away.

"It's nothing, just a side effect of practicing a ninjutsu. Don't worry," Chiyu said, shaking her head to indicate that she was fine, seeing the worried looks on the faces of those around her.

Just then, Qianyu noticed a little kid in the group and took a closer look.

"You're Itachi, what are you doing here?"

Seeing Chiyu's furrowed brows, Uchiha Itachi, standing beside Shisui, bowed politely. "Chiyu-senpai, the village is currently in a time of crisis, and this is my inescapable responsibility as a member of Konoha."

Seeing Uchiha Itachi speak such mature platitudes despite his childish appearance, Chiba couldn't help but look at Shisui beside him, her eyes full of questions.

"This was arranged by the clan leader, and it was also Itachi's own request," Uchiha Shisui said with a wry smile. Before he could say anything, he was pulled away by his clansmen to discuss the battle.

Looking at the Uchiha clansmen who were subtly isolating themselves from the others, Chiba's lips twitched slightly. They were truly quite unconventional.

"After using the potion, there will be a period of weakness," an old voice rang out. Mitomon Homura had appeared beside Chiyu without anyone noticing, and the people around unconsciously stepped back a little.

"My esteemed advisor."

Looking at Chiyu's polite behavior and obvious signs of decline, Mitokado Homura's expression remained unchanged behind his reflective glasses. "Your team will be temporarily responsible for protecting the sealing squad."

This is blatantly giving Chiyu preferential treatment. The sealing team's role is to target the tailed beasts, and they won't step in until the very last moment. By then, the war will be halfway through, and Chiyu's body will have already recovered.

Qianyu naturally agreed. He was going to be facing the battlefield head-on this time, so he wanted to see it beforehand. What if he accidentally stepped into an explosive tag trap?

Moments later, when everything was ready, the main force of Konoha Village, led by Mitokado Homura, rushed toward the border of the Land of Rain.

This war, which never actually happened, officially began with the flapping of a small butterfly.

Hidden Mist Village.

In this place shrouded in moisture and clouds all year round, the Water Shadow Building stands tall in the very center of the village, where many powerful figures have already gathered in the council hall.

From some point onward, this council chamber became the most suffocating place, devoid of debate or controversy, filled only with cold commands and silent fear.

At this moment, in the center of the main hall sat the legendary perfect Jinchūriki, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi.

Despite his short stature, his face was cold and indifferent. The aura of a human jinchūriki was faintly emanating from him, making everyone afraid to look directly at him. However, a trace of emptiness and numbness flashed in his sharp eyes.

"Tell me, why did you send people to show yourselves in the waters beyond the Land of Wind? Give me a reasonable explanation."

The monotonous voice rang out, instantly tensing the atmosphere in the council chamber. In this time of widespread fear, no one dared to be the first to speak out.

"Lord Mizukage, the Ninja World War is imminent. If a full-scale war breaks out, our Hidden Mist Village will also be involved. In particular, those rebels are still lurking in the shadows. If internal and external troubles erupt at the same time, the village will probably fall into chaos."

At the entrance to the council chamber, an aged voice rang out, accompanied by the sound of a cane striking the ground, causing everyone present to rise involuntarily as a sign of respect.

The living fossil master from Kirigakure walked into the council hall step by step, and everyone present breathed a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere immediately relaxed.

The aged-looking Master Yuan looked at the Fourth Mizukage, who was hidden in the darkness, and continued speaking with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Most importantly, this war is meaningless to us. We will gain no land, no resources, no benefits, and we will only sacrifice our people in vain."

"Our initiative to contain Sunagakure is not to save the ninja world, but to protect Kirigakure from being consumed by war."

After Yuan Shi finished speaking, his seemingly logical and well-reasoned explanation, which was full of loopholes, the surroundings fell into silence.

Just when everyone thought the Fourth Mizukage would be furious and reprimand Master Genji, a shocking scene unfolded.

Hidden halfway in the darkness, the Fourth Mizukage showed no anger or doubt, but simply nodded slowly.

"rational."

"Let's do as Master Yuan says."

A casual remark, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, left everyone in the hall completely stunned.

The Yuan Master in the middle of the hall smiled, but his heart sank. The thing he feared most had happened. However, given the vast difference in their strength, he did not show any sign of distress.

A moment later, when the aged Master Yuan returned to his office, the two people who were processing documents immediately stood up and bowed.

"Master Yuanshi."

Genji gently patted Mizuki Haku's head, then looked solemnly at the red figure to the side, "You led the team that attacked the Land of Sand this time, Mei Terumi. Your merits will be enough to promote you to Jonin."

"You'll be attending the Jonin meeting with me then, and you should mainly keep an eye on the Fourth Mizukage's situation."

Knowing roughly what Master Yuan was referring to, Mei Terumi nodded slightly to indicate that she understood. "Master Yuan, I would like to take Shiro with me on this mission."

Yuan Shi naturally wouldn't refuse this, as Bai's excessive kindness made him seem out of place in the blood mist.

Bai remained standing there gently, his sister's words guiding him forward.

"I hate rain," Uchiha Tsuki said, sensing the tense atmosphere in the air. It was unclear whether he hated the rain or the tense atmosphere itself.

After more than a day of forced march, the main force of Konoha had entered the Land of Rain and, coincidentally, was stationed east of Itazumi Town, where Chiba had stayed last time.

To the west of Banquan Town lies the ninja army of the Loess Plateau of Iwagakure Village. Banquan Town, located in the middle, is already in ruins and has long been looted.

Don't be blinded by the passionate atmosphere of the Fourth Shinobi World War in the original work. How could a ninja army that wields power but lacks self-control possibly be completely undisturbed by ordinary people?

Living in the land of earth, where rocks rise high, their pursuit of luxury is quite high.

Because Chiba was a guard in the sealing squad, he was temporarily taken to the meeting by Mitokado Homura. Chiba happened to be guarding the door, so he indirectly participated in the highest-level meeting.

Chiba had already noticed that this advisor, Mitokado Yan, seemed to be taking special care of her. According to Granny Momoka, he should be a cautious person and shouldn't trust her so much.

With this question in mind, Chiyu stood at the entrance of the main tent, feeling the cold rain slapping against her face. Thinking of the Hashirama cells in the sealed scroll, a smile appeared on Chiyu's face.