Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 100 Returning to the Village to Report (Please Subscribe)

The person was teleported away, but the Third Raikage left something behind.

A thick, sturdy arm, the severed end completely carbonized, along with an amber bottle and Mabum, who wore a smile even in death. He must have felt that he had sent away the greatest hope of the Cloud Village.

In reality, Konoha had no reinforcements at all. The village's mission for them was simply to hold off the Cloud Ninja squad led by the Third Raikage. However, at Uchiha Yoichi's suggestion, the mission was slightly altered.

"Cough cough cough cough!!!"

Uchiha Yoichi completely ignored the spoils of war; he felt like he was about to cough up something, and his whole body was burning up.

"Yang Yi, are you alright?"

Sizzle!

Hatake Sakumo was about to step forward to help Uchiha Yoichi, but when he touched his body, he immediately felt as if he were touching a boiling stove. Although he quickly withdrew his hand, he was still slightly burned.

With great difficulty, Uchiha Yoichi pressed the sealing key in his hand against his lower abdomen and turned it counterclockwise to close the loose Four Symbols Seal, and only then did his body temperature stop rising.

However, in just a short while, the grass near his feet had already withered from the scorching heat.

Uchiha Yoichi reluctantly pointed to another battlefield, and Hatake Sakumo immediately understood. The Third Raikage had already been dealt with, and he was being asked to go and help on the other side.

"Yoichi-kun, are you feeling better? I'll take care of things over there as soon as possible, and then I'll have Kiichiro treat you."

Kiichiro is the sensory ninja in the team, and he also knows some medical ninjutsu. After Hatake Sakumo finished speaking, he left to deal with the battlefield and then send someone to treat Uchiha Yoichi.

That ninjutsu just now looked like a forbidden technique; it pierced right through the Third Raikage's arm.

After Sakumo Hatake left, Yoichi Uchiha was still burning and in excruciating pain all over his body. He considered whether he should eat the Senzu Bean to recover immediately; but after reluctantly taking out the Senzu Bean, he was a little reluctant to eat it and put it back.

Although he was feeling unwell, Uchiha Yoichi could sense that he was not in any immediate danger, and since the Third Raikage had been teleported away, the mission was essentially complete. All he needed to do now was return to the village for treatment.

Moreover, it seems that the Third Raikage left behind some valuable items.

Uchiha Yoichi barely managed to sit up, and slowly walked to Mabum's corpse with a stooped back. After seeing the amber bottle, he put it in his arms and used a storage scroll to preserve a piece of Mabum's flesh.

This seems to be a Six Paths Ninja Tool, used by the Hidden Cloud Village to seal Tailed Beasts, and it can also be used to store other things; the flesh and blood are for his future experiments with the Impure World Reincarnation technique. This person knows the Heavenly Gift Technique, and this ninjutsu alone is enough for him to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

The ninja tools of the Uchiha ancestors have now returned to the Uchiha's hands, and no one can take them away from them.

After a while, the battle over there ended. Hatake Sakumo and Kiichiro rushed to Uchiha Yoichi's side. After Kiichiro checked him over, he immediately used the Palm Healing Technique to heal Uchiha Yoichi.

"Jonin Yang, you have burns of varying degrees all over your body, with your throat being the most severely affected. I can only help you recover for now. Detailed treatment will have to wait until we return to the village, but you'll definitely be healed there."

Uchiha Yoichi nodded with difficulty. He was unable to say a word. The radiation stream he had just received had been too much of a burden on him.

Not only him, but even the Godzilla inside him has gone out of commission. Even without the Four Symbols Seal, Godzilla wouldn't make any move; it's now in a deep slumber.

Mature Godzilla would not normally emit radiation; it had only recently developed its nuclear reactor.

However, after being forcibly exploited by Uchiha Yangyi, it's already a good thing that he hasn't regressed. He'll need to let Godzilla absorb the Star Stone Chakra three or four more times before he can recover.

"Is this the Third Raikage's arm? Sakumo-senpai, Yoichi-kun, you only performed a small service, but with this arm, you've performed a great service this time."

Orochimaru's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw the extra arm next to Mabum.

The strongest shield of the Cloud Village had actually lost an arm and was fleeing in disarray today? This truly shocked them.

Sakumo Hatake had just briefly explained the situation to the others. He said that if they hadn't been careless and let Mabum go, they might have had a chance to kill the Third Raikage today.

If they could send information back to the village and the ninja army arrived in time, they could have captured the Third Raikage today; but unfortunately, they didn't expect that someone among the Cloud Ninjas would know the teleportation technique.

Sakumo Hatake said, "It's all thanks to Yoichi. I was just playing a restraining role. In the end, it was Yoichi who used a forbidden technique to kill Mabum of the Cloud Ninja and break the Third Raikage's arm."

Upon hearing this, the other Konoha ninjas looked at Uchiha Yoichi with admiration. To be able to inflict such serious damage on the Third Raikage, even if it was done with a forbidden technique, was truly remarkable.

"Yang Yi-kun, is this the Cloud Ninja's amber vase?"

Orochimaru noticed the huge jar that Uchiha Yoichi was leaning against. The Cloud Ninja must have used this ninja tool to plunder so many resources from Konoha.

Uchiha Yang nodded, then pointed to the amber bottle and himself, indicating that these were his spoils of war.

Orochimaru chuckled and said, "I was just asking. There should be supplies inside from the two times Konoha was looted."

As for the others, some are certainly indignant about Uchiha Yoichi's behavior, but they won't show it now.

Furthermore, the ninja village does not have the custom of requiring ninjas who go out to hand over their spoils of war. However, this amber purification bottle is particularly important because it is specifically used to seal tailed beasts and can hold a lot of things. Previously, the Cloud Village used the amber purification bottle to deliver war supplies.

This ninja tool, combined with the Heavenly Delivery Technique, is practically a form of spatial teleportation.

Once Uchiha Yoichi masters the Edo Tensei, his first task will be to resurrect Mabum using Edo Tensei.

Orochimaru's side also achieved a great victory. They had specifically targeted the selected ninjas and made many preparations. In the end, Hatake Sakumo also rushed to help. Eleven elite Cloud Ninjas were all killed without a single survivor.

The mission was completed unexpectedly. Of the Third Raikage's group, only the Third Raikage escaped, and he was left with an arm.

"Everyone, the mission is successfully completed. After recovering our chakra, we will set off. Kiichiro-kun, please also help heal the others later. If they are short of chakra, please just give them a quick fix."

Sakumo Hatake said that the simplest treatment is not to use the Healing Palm Technique, but to stop the bleeding and bandage the wound. However, it seems that only Uchiha Yoichi is seriously injured.

Kiichiro said, "I'm sorry, Jonin Yoichi's injuries can only be healed to this extent. Captain Sakumo, it would be better to send Jonin Yoichi back to Konoha."

"I understand. We'll rest for ten minutes and then set off immediately."

After saying that, Hatake Sakumo took out the soldier ration pills and distributed them. He also put away Mabum's corpse and the Third Raikage's hand. The others took the soldier ration pills and then sat quietly to recover their chakra.

After resting, Hatake Sakumo and his group prepared to head to Konoha. However, Uchiha Yoichi was still unable to move. Although he appeared to be fine, he had multiple burns inside his body.

If it weren't for the ninja battle suit's heat resistance, Uchiha Yoichi would be naked right now.

So Sakumo Hatake carried Yoichi Uchiha on his back as they traveled, while Orochimaru took the Amber Purifying Bottle with him, and Orochimaru even smiled and promised that he would personally hand it over to him when they returned.

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Upon returning to Konoha, Hatake Sakumo first took Uchiha Yoichi to the hospital for treatment, and then went to the Hokage Building with Orochimaru to give him instructions.

As soon as Hatake Sakumo returned, Sarutobi Hiruzen received the news. By the time the two of them arrived at the Hokage Building, all the Konoha officials had already arrived.

After the two arrived at the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "Sakumo, how did the mission go? Why did you suddenly come back?"

According to the mission requirements, they should have dragged the Cloud Ninja squad led by the Third Raikage back, but how come they returned after only three days?

Because of a shortage of ANBU personnel, and because there were also liaison ninjas in Hatake Sakumo's team, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not send any ANBU to accompany him to deliver messages, which meant that he had no idea that Hatake Sakumo had changed the mission midway.

If he knew, he might send a message to stop it, because that would be too dangerous.

Sakumo Hatake said, "The mission is complete, Hokage-sama. Except for the Third Raikage who escaped with a severed arm, the rest of the Cloud Ninja squad that was led by the Third Raikage all died in battle. All eleven bodies have been preserved."

"What? What happened to the mission?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought he had misheard and quickly asked again; not only him, but also Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Danzo in the room all looked incredulous.

They only sent Sakumo Hatake and Orochimaru to hold off the Third Raikage, and you guys exceeded expectations? You killed him and let the Third Raikage escape with a severed arm?

Sakumo Hatake repeated, "After the Third Raikage lost his arm, he was teleported away by Mabum of the Cloud Ninja. Apart from him, the remaining eleven Cloud Ninja are all here."

After saying that, he took out a storage scroll containing the corpses of eleven Cloud Ninja. Orochimaru and his men had tried to preserve the integrity of the corpses when they killed them, because they could analyze a lot of information from them.

Upon seeing the storage scroll, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to believe Sakumo Hatake's words, and asked with a serious expression, "Tell me the details of the mission, Sakumo."

"Yes, Third Hokage, actually, it was Uchiha Yoichi's suggestion to change the mission details. It was ultimately decided after intelligence analysis and team discussions."

Sakumo Hatake slowly recounted the mission, essentially replicating the process of the mission he had undertaken.

From changing the mission objective to formulating a plan, to discovering the Third Raikage and his group, the final step was to divide the battlefield and fight separately to complete the mission objective.

The only pity is that there was no support following behind. Even if there was only one ninja squad following behind, as long as they could arrive within half an hour, they would be confident that they could keep the Third Raikage there.

Killing the leader of a village can severely damage the enemy's morale.

Unfortunately, the initial decision was flawed; it was too conservative.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also felt some regret, but now that it was all in the past, there was no use in regretting it.

Danzo, who was standing nearby, asked, "Hatake-kun, you said Uchiha Yoichi used a ninjutsu similar to a forbidden technique. What was that forbidden technique?"

Upon hearing this, Hatake Sakumo shook his head and said, "I don't know. I'm sorry, Elder Danzo, my research on ninjutsu is not very deep. I just think it might be related to fire release."

Anyway, the Uchiha clan uses fire-style techniques, so he can just talk about it in that direction. Besides, the person asking the question is Danzo. If the Third Hokage hadn't been there, Sakumo Hatake probably wouldn't have even bothered to answer.

"Well done, no, you did a very good job, Sakumo, Orochimaru."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke solemnly, saying that the completion of this mission had exceeded his expectations. They had wiped out eleven Cloud Ninja and even managed to make the Third Raikage escape with a severed arm.

Although the Third Raikage would certainly not let Konoha go after escaping, and might even start a war with Konoha, they had already anticipated this outcome.

The other side has already killed and plundered twice. If they don't retaliate, the Cloud Ninja will only ride roughshod over them and will also incur the displeasure of the Fire Country's Daimyo.

"And Uchiha Yoichi, all of you who participated in this mission deserve a great reward. This mission exceeded my expectations and was also something I didn't anticipate."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was surprised that the Third Raikage, who was known as the strongest spear and the strongest shield, had his arm severed so easily. He even considered having the Anbu investigate who had given the title of "strongest spear and strongest shield."

There's also the Third Kazekage, who's known as the strongest Kazekage. He remembered that it was something the Sand Village called out themselves.

"Sarutobi-sensei, there's one more thing."

Orochimaru said, "The supplies that were looted the first two times have been recovered. However, the Amber Purification Bottle has already been taken by Uchiha Yoichi. After taking out the Konoha supplies inside, I will return the Amber Purification Bottle to him."

"I object."

Upon hearing the name Amber Purification Bottle, Danzo immediately said, "According to intelligence, this is a Six Paths ninja tool used by Kumogakure to transport strategic materials. It was also used by them to seal the Tailed Beasts. The strategic value of this ninja tool far exceeds that of it in personal possession. I believe it should be handed over to the village."

"Elder Danzo, there is no precedent for this in the village. The Third Raikage's arm was taken by Yoichi."

Orochimaru shook his head and chuckled, saying, "Besides, this was entrusted to me by Yang Yi for safekeeping. If I hand it over to the village, he'll probably come knocking on our door. I don't want to fight Konoha's Raiga."

Upon hearing the name Uchiha Yoichi, Danzo was instantly filled with rage. That evil Uchiha—he would get him one day!

"Hiruzen, Koharu, Homura, what do you think we should do?"

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado remained silent. This ninja tool was of great value, and it would be appropriate to give it to the village. However, in principle, the village was not entitled to it, and Uchiha Yoichi was a hardliner by his clan, and he had just made a contribution.

Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe, took a puff, and then said to Orochimaru, "Orochimaru, just hand over the supplies in the Amber Purification Bottle to the logistics department. The rest is up to you. Sakumo, I'll discuss your contributions with Koharu, En, and Danzo before informing the village."

"I understand, Lord Third Generation."

"Yes, Sarutobi-sensei!"

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