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Chapter 160 The Two Great Ninja Villages Deceive the Heavens (Please Subscribe)

"Kid, what are you doing here? On a mission?"

After Tsunade finished washing up and changing her clothes, she sat down at the table and asked while eating sushi; as for being seen slightly revealing her underwear earlier...

At first, she was a little bothered and embarrassed, but by the time she came out, her anger had subsided considerably. She just glared at Uchiha Yoichi with her beautiful eyes.

"It was kind of a mission. This time, we went to Yugakure and dealt with a cult that worshipped an evil god. We found something interesting there, which might be a method outside of ninja techniques."

Uchiha Yoichi recounted his mission to the Land of Hot Springs, but with some minor alterations, omitting any mention of war.

This was also the decision given by the guide. Just as we were getting close to Tsunade, the [Strategy Guide] ability provided the method and direction.

"If you have time, help me with this research. If you achieve results, I'll reward you with the equivalent of ten S-rank missions."

"Ten S-rank mission rewards? What did you actually get?"

Tsunade curiously took the information about the Jashin Cult and began to read it, but the more she looked, the more her beautiful eyes furrowed.

This appears to be just a regular church ceremony. As for the idea that believing in an evil god can grant immortality, Tsunade simply doesn't believe it.

"What they said above is true. These followers of the evil god cult are very strange. The deeper their faith and the more offerings they make to the evil god, the closer they are to immortality. The evil god cult leader I killed a day ago was still alive for two minutes after I cut off his head."

After hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Tsunade began to believe him; however, she still found it unbelievable that someone could live for two minutes after having their head cut off. She had no idea what kind of ninjutsu could achieve such an effect.

Then Tsunade bit her jade finger and said, "If only there were corpses, we could get a lot of information from them."

Uchiha Yoichi: "Of course I have the body, but I won't show it to you. I'll take it back to Orochimaru."

Tsunade was furious when she heard this. She knew that Tsunade couldn't see the corpse, yet she still said it and made Tsunade study such things. This brat is really hateful.

"Then what are you doing here? You've finished your mission, why aren't you going back to the village?"

"This mission was completed too quickly. I was planning to rest here for a couple of days, but I didn't expect to run into Shizune. Lady Tsunade, were you gambling late again last night?"

Uchiha Yangyi's words left Tsunade speechless. Just as she was about to change the subject, Shizune spoke up from the side, "It's not just that she gambled late; she almost lost all the money she had just received. And after losing, Lady Tsunade even went drinking."

"Mute!"

The black-haired girl wanted to continue exposing Tsunade's crimes, but was flicked on the head by the angry fat sheep, and immediately clutched her head and cried out in pain.

Uchiha Yangyi chuckled. If it were Shizune a few years from now, she would definitely be used to Tsunade's actions, and might even help Tsunade swindle money with Ton-Ton.

However, Shizune, who had just graduated from the ninja academy, still had some reservations about the three prohibitions against ninjas, which is why she dared to say it out loud; in a few years, Shizune will probably only complain about it secretly behind people's backs.

After seeing the guide's prompt, Uchiha Yoichi said, "I plan to stay here for three days. Since I don't have anything else to do, I'll go gamble a couple of rounds with you, Lady Tsunade."

"You want to gamble too?"

Tsunade's eyes lit up upon hearing this. She immediately put down the information about the Jashin Cult she was holding, then leaned closer and said, "Taking you there is no problem, but could you lend me some?"

"Didn't you not lose everything?"

Shizune chimed in, "Although she didn't lose it all, she only has tens of thousands left. Lady Tsunade even pretended to be drunk yesterday and asked me for money."

"Mute!"

Tsunade said with a face full of shame and anger. Having her secrets exposed one after another, even though she was usually carefree, her pretty face couldn't help but blush with embarrassment.

"I didn't bring much with me, so I'll lend you one million taels."

Uchiha Yoichi casually took out a storage scroll. His ninja tool bag contained only two storage scrolls for money, totaling two million ryo.

In the ninja world, there are very few opportunities to spend that much money, unless you go to the underground gold exchange to post a mission, otherwise two million taels is definitely enough.

"Thanks! I didn't expect you to be so generous, kid. I'll pay you back with interest once I make some money!"

One million taels of silver exceeded Tsunade's expectations, and she immediately smiled happily after receiving the money.

Uchiha Yoichi also checked the favorability rating. After giving Tsunade one million ryo, her favorability rating against him increased by two points.

Without further ado, Tsunade took Uchiha Yoichi to a nearby casino, ready to wreak havoc.

This town is quite prosperous, with many red-light districts and casinos, so it's normal that it could attract Tsunade, since her dream is to visit every casino in the world.

Many casinos are closed during the day, but Tsunade managed to find one that was open during the day. However, the high-stakes tables were sold out. So Tsunade had to play at some low-stakes tables with Uchiha Yang, but even so, Tsunade kept losing money.

Uchiha Yoichi, with his eyes closed, pressured Tsunade's opponent, and each time he pressured her by a little more, resulting in his continued victory.

Only at this time can you see Tsunade in all sorts of ways: feigning weakness and trying to please when borrowing money, and showing anger and resentment when losing money. But there is no joy when winning money.

When the gambling session ended in the evening, Tsunade would take Uchiha Yoichi out for dinner. They had been staying in the town for a few days and knew exactly what good food was available.

The second and third days followed a similar process, except that Tsunade's debts were increasing, and every time she borrowed money, Uchiha Yoichi would give it to her very readily, but he would make her write an IOU.

By the third day, Tsunade already owed Uchiha Yoichi nearly 20 million ryo.

Moreover, at the final gambling table, Uchiha Yoichi used exceptionally precise chakra control to defeat everyone in succession, winning against everyone in the room in one fell swoop.

Although there were ninjas inside, the ninjas hired by the casino were extremely weak, not even Jonin. Even Tsunade, who was next to Uchiha Yoichi, couldn't detect that he was using chakra.

After leaving the casino, Tsunade was penniless, while Uchiha Yoichi was carrying two large money boxes containing about 30 million yen; this was his achievement over the past three days, turning one million into thirty million.

"Damn it, I've been having such bad luck lately!"

After leaving the casino, Tsunade was still biting her fingers, her face full of resentment, and her beautiful eyes kept glancing at the money box in Uchiha Yoichi's hand.

Shizune, pouting, said, "Lady Tsunade, you've already borrowed over 20 million from Lord Yang in these three days."

"Enough talk! It's not like I can't pay it back. As long as I find a wealthy patient, I can earn it back in no time!"

After being lectured by Shizune, Tsunade angrily tapped her on the head. Then, her eyes darted around as she tried to come up with an excuse to borrow some more money from Uchiha Yoichi.

"That's enough for now, I should head back to the village soon."

Before Tsunade could speak, Uchiha Yoichi spoke first; then he handed the two boxes of money to Tsunade, who was stunned and didn't know what Uchiha Yoichi was going to do.

"Kid, what are you doing?"

"I heard that the Land of Tea sells premium teas every year. If Lady Tsunade happens to pass by there, could you please buy some for me?"

"well?"

"And remember to be prepared to pay me back next time we meet!"

After saying that, Uchiha Yoichi formed a hand seal with one hand and left using the Body Flicker Technique.

"Oh, is Yoichi leaving already?" Shizune asked Tsunade after seeing this. "Lady Tsunade, didn't you stop him? We agreed to take Yoichi to try some ramen at noon."

However, Tsunade suddenly placed the money with Shizune and started thinking while biting her fingers.

Seeing this, Shizune was somewhat confused and asked, "Lady Tsunade, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing, that kid is really something. He went through all that trouble."

Tsunade snorted coldly, but she was touched. She had felt strange when the money was handed to her, and it wasn't until she heard about the Land of Tea that she realized the brat wanted to get rid of him.

The mission to the Land of Hot Water is probably not just about the evil god cult, but more about dealing with the war; sending her to the Land of Tea is probably also to keep her away from the battlefield.

"This brat. You have no need to worry about your senior's affairs, hmph!"

Tsunade chuckled at the possibility, then picked up the money box and said to Shizune, "Let's go, Shizune. Get some rest for the night and leave tomorrow."

"Oh, so suddenly?"

"We've had enough fun, let's move on to the next place."

"Shall we go to the Land of Tea? Just now, Lord Yang said he wanted tea from the Land of Tea."

"Jingyin, you are my disciple, don't listen to others."

"Alright, where shall we go, Lady Tsunade?"

"Let's go to the land of tea."

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The ninja squad's reconnaissance ninjas had already surveyed the surrounding terrain, and the main force had arrived later.

When Uchiha Yoichi arrived here, Hatake Sakumo had already led more than a thousand ninjas to build a camp.

Upon seeing Uchiha Yoichi inside the tent, Hatake Sakumo said, "You've worked hard, Yoichi-kun. How is the Hidden Hot Spring Village?"

Uchiha Yoichi said, "They've already moved away. Now, only abandoned houses remain in Yugakure, and the remaining Yugakure ninja will no longer participate in the war."

Hatake Sakumo nodded and said, "That's fine. We can still handle the Cloud Ninja, but we don't know their movements yet."

Orochimaru, who was standing nearby, said, "They will come. As long as our camp moves a little further forward and enters the Land of Hot Springs, and then we send the Hot Spring ninja to the Cloud Village for help, the Cloud Village will have no choice but to join the war."

Orochimaru was assigned by Hiruzen Sarutobi to serve under Sakumo Hatake as a deputy commander, while Yoichi Uchiha was appointed captain of the First Ninja Battalion.

"Speaking of which, this is the alliance agreement signed between the Cloud Ninja and the Tang Ninja. I think it might come in handy."

Uchiha Yoichi produced an alliance contract, which he had found on the body of the leader of the Jashin Cult. It was perfect for provoking the Cloud Ninja.

Orochimaru took it and looked at it, then smiled and said, "Make a few more copies, and then spread the news of Kumogakure's withdrawal from the war to the Land of Lightning."

This move is typical of Orochimaru's style, and it's ruthless enough to shift the Cloud Village's hatred towards the Hot Spring Village; if the Cloud Village can't help but take action against the Hot Spring Village, it will give the Leaf Village an opportunity.

After receiving the alliance agreement from the ninjas of Tang and Yun, a ninja went down to make preparations.

"The question now is how far the alliance between the Cloud Ninja and the Iwa Ninja has gone, and what their schemes are. It would be great if we had more information."

A Jonin from the Nara clan said, then suggested to Sakumo Hatake, "Commander Hatake, I suggest increasing communication with Commander Minato and gathering more information about the Iwa ninja."

"Water gate commander?"

Uchiha Yang asked, his lips twitching.

"Hehe, Yang Yi-kun, the battlefield commander on the border between the Land of Grass and the Land of Fire is Minato Namikaze, not Jiraiya."

Orochimaru said with a smile that this was an order issued by the villages of Yugakure and Takigakure after the mission. Uchiha Yoichi only learned of his position after arriving at the battlefield camp.

"Let's not talk about that anymore. Let's focus on making a plan. Fortunately, we have enough supplies to keep up with the Cloud Ninja."

Hatake Sakumo quickly began assigning tasks; the camp had just been prepared, and there were still many arrangements to be made.

Soon, tasks were assigned one by one, and even Uchiha Yoichi was not spared. After settling the ninja team, he had to go and carry out the mission immediately.

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A large ship slowly approached the coastal border of the Land of Fields.

Upon seeing this, Tu Tai went straight forward and welcomed the people off the boat.

The four-tailed ninja Jinchuriki, Rōshi, and the five-tailed ninja Jinchuriki, Han, from Iwagakure, along with Iwagakure's Kōtsuchi and nearly a hundred elite ninjas.

Even excluding the two Jinchuriki and Huang Tu, these elite Iwa ninja using combined ninjutsu alone are enough to annihilate any enemy of equal or even double the number on the battlefield.

In terms of combined ninjutsu, no one can compare with Iwagakure.

"Welcome everyone, I will now lead the way."

Tsuchitai spoke up, saying that the Cloud Ninja and the Iwa Ninja had discussed this for a long time before finally persuading the Iwa Ninja Village to send so many people to the Land of Hot Springs battlefield to concentrate their strength and break through one side first.

At first, the Iwa ninja would never agree. The Four-Tails Jinchuriki and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki were treasures of their village. If the Kumo ninja had any bad intentions towards them, then their two tailed beasts would be in danger.

However, after the Third Raikage repeatedly assured him, even going to Iwagakure himself as a hostage and bringing along some important but weak members of Kumogakure to serve as "hostages" with him, and after much persuasion, Onoki finally agreed.

The negotiations and persuasion alone took almost a month before the Iwa ninja and Kumo ninja prepared for war.

This time, the Third Raikage didn't actually have any intention of coveting the two Jinchūriki of Iwagakure. Firstly, he hoped to use this war to give A enough merit to make up for the damage he caused as the Third Raikage, and then become the Fourth Raikage.

Huang Tu asked, "Earth Platform Lord, is everything ready?"

"Lord Ai is already waiting for you at the border of the Land of Lightning, and the Cloud Ninja army is ready to attack the Land of Fire within a day."

Tsuchida nodded and said, "The highest commander of the Hidden Cloud Village is now A."

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