I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

"Rasa, when is Konoha's open house day?"

In the Kazekage's office, looking at the documents in her hand, Ye Cang looked up at Luo Sha and asked, "There are still two weeks left, but..."

Fourth Hokage, do you really believe Sakamoto Tatsuma's message? Him? Already at the end of his life?

Rasa didn't believe a single punctuation mark of the intelligence gathered by his subordinate ninjas. He'd rather believe that gold and yellow sand were the same price than that Sakamoto Tatsuma was on the verge of death!

Ye Cang didn't answer, but just tapped his fingers lightly on the table. After a while, he said, "Make time for it. We'll leave in a week. By the way..."

It's been a long time since I've given you and Karura a break, so let's take this opportunity to go to Konoha together. I heard they've planned a lot of attractions in their new area.

If any other Jonin in the village who are not on missions want to go on vacation, they can come along too.

Upon hearing this, Rasa frowned and asked, "Fourth Hokage, are you worried that other villages will attack Konoha?"

If it were anyone else who took advantage of this news to lead a large number of Jonin from the village to another village, Rasa would have thought it was an attempt to invade Konoha, or at least a test and sabotage.

But Yokura Rasa felt that she was using her position for personal gain and had taken people to support Sakamoto Tatsuma.

Yekura remained silent for a long time before saying, "Konoha is the most developed of the five great ninja villages, and there are many aspects that our Sunagakure village can learn from. I only plan to lead a team to visit and learn."

"Oh~"

Luo Sha drew out his words, his tone somewhat sarcastic. Ye Cang glared at him with undisguised murderous intent, before Luo Sha shrugged and said:

"Anyway, I think this is definitely a good opportunity for a vacation. I will bring my family along. Those three children haven't left the village yet and seen the outside world."

Because Karura did not choose to seal Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, when she was pregnant with her young son Gaara, as in the original story, both mother and child were safe and sound, which made Rasa feel no ill will towards the child.

Now that he has an opportunity to travel at public expense, he naturally doesn't mind bringing his wife and three children along, as for the dangers.

Rasa didn't think so. Although the intelligence report stated quite clearly that the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, also died suddenly, and subtly suggested it might be a Wood Release bloodline disease,

All the best medical ninjas in the entire ninja world are concentrated in Konoha. Given that Konoha would definitely not ignore research, and considering Sakamoto Tatsuma's personality, if Wood Release really has some incurable bloodline disease, then that guy would definitely end his path as a Wood Release ninja prematurely.

After all, even without Wood Release, Sakamoto Tatsuma is still the strongest in the ninja world, and bloodline diseases always accumulate with the use of bloodline limits, so Sakamoto Tatsuma can stop at any time.

Therefore, Rasa felt that this was a hoax. Even if it wasn't Sakamoto Tatsuma, he wasn't Senju Hashirama. If he really only had his last embers left, he would drag the other ninja villages into hell as well, to prevent Konoha from experiencing a major upheaval after his death.

Yoko's concern was without reason, and needed no reason. Rasa understood it perfectly; after all, if Karura showed any abnormality, he would also be extremely nervous.

"Let's decide on this for now, and arrange our work properly to free up a week, or even more, of time for contingencies."

"Yes, Fourth Hokage."

Inside the Mizukage's office in Kirigakure.

"Fourth Hokage, shall we take this opportunity to test him?"

Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Yagura's expression darkened. He said, "Do you think the village can afford to buy back the ninja swords again?"

Upon hearing this, the Kirigakure ninja looked troubled. Yagura glanced at him with disappointment and said, "I'm starting to understand more and more why our ancestors decided to close the Land of Water off. If you bunch of good-for-nothings were to open it up to the outside world, you would only keep dragging Kirigakure down."

"Even if Sakamoto Tatsuma's story is questionable, and even if he really is dead, what can we do to Konoha? Do you think the Legendary Sannin don't exist? Minato Namikaze doesn't exist? The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki doesn't exist?"

The Mist Ninja lowered their heads even further, unable to understand why the Mizukage was becoming increasingly cautious. Clearly, when he first took office, he was one of the most radical ninjas.

But in the last two years, he has become more and more composed, or rather, more and more timid.

However, he dared not criticize his own Mizukage, since the Mizukage had only become more conservative in public affairs, while remaining as ruthless as ever in private.

After a while, seeing that Yagura had stopped criticizing, he tentatively asked, "Then, about attending the ceremony?"

"I'm not going! The thought that the new Konoha district was built with Kirigakure's money makes my heart ache."

Yagura closed his eyes in pain. Konoha was expanding, using the money from Kumogakure and Kirigakure, and ordering around the people of Iwagakure, as if the entire ninja world was working for Konoha.

Letting him see the prosperity of Konoha would be like stabbing a sharp knife into his heart; it's better to just not see it.

"Yellow Earth, what do you think?"

In Iwagakure, inside the Tsuchikage's office, Onoki looked at the yellow earth with a strange smile.

Huang Tu pondered for a moment and said, "Given Konoha's style, this news is most likely a false intelligence they deliberately released to test the attitudes of our villages."

If we take this opportunity to do something detrimental to Konoha, then in the end, it will only be our Iwagakure that suffers.

Especially when many of our ninjas have not yet returned, even if there are changes in the leadership of Konoha, we should handle the situation conservatively, and even provide support to Konoha if necessary.

Even if there were major changes and Konoha wanted to attack our Iwagakure, dealing with the Iwagakure ninja who were staying in Konoha would still be quite simple.

"Yes, you can handle these things quite well now."

Onoki nodded in satisfaction and said, "However, considering this matter solely from a false perspective is not comprehensive enough."

"What do you mean?"

"It seems that Sakamoto Tatsuma's health is indeed in serious condition, just as the intelligence reports indicated!"

Onoki said with absolute certainty, while Hikari frowned and said, "But..."

"No buts, I haven't finished yet." Onoki waved his hand and continued, "The big problem I mentioned doesn't just refer to the disadvantages; it's highly likely that Sakamoto Tatsuma has grown even stronger."

This might seem incredible to others, but for Sakamoto Tatsuma, don't forget the incredible growth he brought to the ninja world during those years of war.

Having been away from the battlefield for nearly three years, it would take a lot of effort for other ninjas to maintain their strength, but Sakamoto Tatsuma cannot be judged by common sense.

This intelligence, to a fool, is an opportunity, but we can't be fools. We must overestimate the possibility of Sakamoto Tatsuma becoming even stronger.

"I understand, Dad."

"Well, after returning from Konoha this time, I plan to give you some time to adjust. After that, Iwagakure will be in your hands."

"Huh? But Dad, since Sakamoto Tatsuma is very likely to be even stronger, should we still go?"

"We have to go, but only to offer our congratulations. Besides, how can we bring the Iwa ninja back if we don't go? They didn't release them on their own initiative. Even if this trip is dangerous, it's still imperative for us."

Because that's the Shadow's duty.

"Yes, I'll go prepare it right away."

Meanwhile, in Raikage's office.

"Finally... finally today has arrived!"

Ai clenched his fist, grinning maliciously, and said, "Tsuchikage, mobilize all Jonin to come with me to Konoha. At the same time, recruit ninja to conduct a charade on the southern border."

"Lord Ai, this intelligence..."

"What's wrong?"

"I suspect this is fake news coming from Konoha."

"Haha~ You're still too cautious, and you lack the ability to integrate intelligence. You've only seen the latest information, but you've overlooked one point."

Over the past two years, Sakamoto Tatsuma has taken numerous vacations, while Namikaze Minato has often taken on the duties of Hokage. Recently, there have even been instances where Sakamoto has stopped going to the office altogether, leaving all responsibilities to Namikaze Minato.

Ai revealed a profound and inscrutable expression, saying, "Besides, whether it's true or false, we'll have to meet at the ceremony in half a month. We'll know for sure then!"

Tu Tai opened his mouth and said, "Lord Ai."

"No need to say anything more. If we miss this opportunity and other ninja villages get the benefits from Konoha first, how can I explain it to all the ninjas and villagers?"

Didn't you see that Sunagakure has already taken action? They've mobilized so many Jonin, clearly planning to pull off a major heist. Iwagakure has also established a large number of ninjas in Konoha.

If we don't act decisively, the prize of Konoha will never be ours to devour!

"this"

"No need for further words, my mind is made up! The day Sakamoto Tatsuma falls will be the day I, Ai, am satisfied!" (End of Chapter)