Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 466 Kisame and the Pufferfish Demon

Unlike the terrified ninja.

On the Konoha side, every ninja wore a joyful expression.

He gave a small amount of Tsunade's blood to his subordinates, asking them to summon the Slug Sage to aid in the treatment, and Toshiro was immediately engrossed in a flurry of activity.

Casualty statistics, logistical supplies, prisoner arrangements... a whole host of things awaited his attention.

"Are the pursuit forces all arranged?"

After finishing his trivial matters, Toshiro sat in the central tent and looked at the Konoha high-ranking officials below him, beginning to inquire about the progress of the war.

At the same time, massive amounts of chakra continuously overflowed from his body, providing energy for the slug while making the surrounding Konoha ninjas feel suffocated.

He glanced at his subordinates, who were sitting upright, and realized that he had no intention of personally taking charge of the subsequent battles. Now that he was the leader, why should he do everything himself?

What is the purpose of Konoha keeping so many ninjas?

"Everything has been arranged!"

"Yes, have someone secretly observe the young people in the village to see if there are any who have performed exceptionally well in this war and are worth nurturing. Don't be concerned about their status; we just need to adhere to the principle of fairness."

"I plan to select a group of people from among them, provide them with a subsidy from the village, and grant them access to some of their ninjutsu techniques, so they can properly improve their skills!"

Now that he's become Hokage, he naturally needs to properly train his subordinates.

As for how to ensure fairness, he can leave the rest to his subordinates; he only needs to supervise.

"yes!"

Upon hearing Toshiro's words, a flash of surprise crossed Mimura Yomi's eyes. This kind of good thing was a rare opportunity for the young people in the village, especially for ninjas of commoner origin like them.

With the village's subsidies and information on ninjutsu, their strength will definitely undergo a dramatic transformation.

Seeing Mimura Yoru step down, Toshiro turned his gaze to the clan leader below him, who was showing some unusual activity.

"If any of your clans have any talented individuals, you can let them test their skills on the battlefield. As the Hokage, I will naturally treat them all equally."

Seeing the slight joy on the faces of the various clan leaders below, Toshiro didn't pay any attention.

"How is Yagura doing now?"

Although the Fourth Mizukage was captured, his own condition was not good.

He was already quite weak, and after Toshiro broke the seal, he was immediately caught in a violent explosion. The attacks on him and the Third Hokage's Kirigakure ninja also caused him some injuries.

The situation is not optimistic; he has been in a coma.

"The Mizukage's condition... I'm afraid he won't be able to hold out for much longer!"

Looking at Toshiro's expression and seeing that he wasn't angry about the news, the head of the medical team wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued.

"If the situation is optimistic, we can hold on for another ten days to two weeks; if... we might not be able to hold on for much longer!"

Given the situation with Mizukage, their medical team is under immense pressure, but given the circumstances, they don't have any good solutions.

"Your subordinate is incompetent... However, if Lady Tsunade were to personally intervene, there might still be a chance for things to turn around!"

"Tsunade, huh?"

Touching the stubble on his chin, Toshiro turned his gaze to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was also in the main tent.

"Clan Chief Sarutobi, do you think Tsunade-senpai... is suitable?"

He knew Tsunade's condition; her hemophobia hadn't improved at all. If he sent her to treat Yagura, she could only offer some verbal suggestions.

Moreover, looking back now, he feels that there is no need for him to go to the trouble of saving Yagura.

Yagura is controlled by the Mangekyou Sharingan, and the fewer people who know this, the better.

"Tsunade..."

Frowning, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't answer Toshiro's question directly, but instead began to ponder, looking unsure of what to do.

He gets a headache just talking about it. One of the legendary Sannin has hemophobia, which is really hard to talk about.

"Let's have the communications team report Yagura's condition back to Konoha so Tsunade can make a remote diagnosis."

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi was also somewhat undecided, he decided to go along with it.

"I have only one request: Yagura cannot die in our Konoha camp."

The Fourth Mizukage will be returned to Kirigakure. After the handover, he will immediately pass away, and it will have nothing to do with Konoha.

"…yes!"

The medical team leader responded with a somewhat helpless sigh.

Although I still have some hesitation, with Tsunade as my backer, I think that just ensuring Yagura's vital signs shouldn't be too much of a problem.

……

The ninja retreated to the sea outside the port.

puff!

A spray of blood drifted by.

A kunai was held upside down in his hand and plunged into his thigh muscle.

"That really is... a terrifying illusion!"

A ninja dressed as a member of the Mist Ninja ANBU, tall and burly, with dark blue skin and a pair of small, bloodshot eyes that were bright and piercing.

brush!

A flash of bright light appeared.

The ninja first had his head severed, then the entire body turned into a puddle of clear water, slowly merging into the seawater at his feet.

"Your water substitute is also very good!"

Itachi slashed at the water substitute, but remained expressionless, merely turning his head slightly to focus his gaze on the water's surface to the left.

There, his enemy's head emerged, his hands forming a hand seal.

"It's truly an honor to fight the renowned 'Sharingan Itachi'!"

Although he said it was an honor, Kisame Hoshigaki's expression was unusually ugly.

His entire body was submerged in seawater, his small eyes fixed on his enemy, and the muscles on his face were twitching uncontrollably.

This enemy's illusion magic... is truly terrifying. If I hadn't regained my mobility through self-harm, I'd probably be dead by now.

As a member of the Anbu, Kisame was very unfortunate, losing all his comrades in this war and becoming alone again.

His 'good reputation' unfortunately led to him being chosen as the rear guard.

Kisame did not raise any objections to being assigned to cover the rear and calmly accepted the mission.

Unfortunately, the enemies he encountered were rather troublesome.

Even though he hasn't obtained Samehada yet, he can still easily deal with ordinary enemies by taking advantage of the terrain.

However, this young Uchiha made him fully realize just how troublesome a powerful genjutsu ninja can be.

"Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique"

As the hand seals were completed and chakra was depleted, a water-style ninjutsu, somewhat similar to the Water Dragon Bullet, attacked Itachi.

Quack! Quack! Quack!

He watched as his own ninjutsu turned his opponent into a flock of crows that scattered in all directions.

Without any hesitation, Kisame sank into the water, and at the same time, he thrust the kunai in his hand at the thickest part of his body.

"This guy..."

Itachi was also a bit troubled by the enemy's decision to dive underwater without any regard for the consequences.

This enemy had ample chakra, held the advantage of terrain, and was extremely cautious, not revealing the slightest weakness.

His habit of immediately diving into the water at the slightest sign of trouble was actually giving him a bit of a headache.

Could it be... that we should use Tsukuyomi again?

Itachi touched his eyes and dismissed the thought from his mind.

Tsukuyomi has too many side effects; it's best to avoid using it if possible.

"Oh...da!"

"Leaf Whirlwind!"

On the other side, the tall, fat man who was just about to use Samehada to kill his opponent was interrupted.

Kai, dressed in a strange outfit, looked at the tall and fat Mist Ninja in front of him and, without the slightest hesitation, launched a spinning kick at his opponent.

"That strange green bodysuit...you're that kid from back then!!"

Looking at himself, he saw a young man who had grown into a man around twenty years old, and two familiar faces beside him.

The fat face of the Watermelon Pufferfish Demon couldn't help but twitch.

Even the hand holding Samehada trembled slightly, almost uncontrollably.

"I never expected to run into you on the battlefield." He took a few steps back, standing shoulder to shoulder with his companion. "But... we're no longer the helpless children we once were!"

Looking at the enemy before them, an enemy they remembered vividly, Akai, Ebisu, and Genma Shiranui all wore expressions of fighting spirit.

"Genma, Ebisu, cover me!"

Gai glanced at Suigetsu Hozuki across from him again, seemingly wanting to etch his appearance back into his mind, and said to his companion beside him.

"Eight Gates Formation - First Gate - Rest Gate - Open"

"Second Gate - Injury Gate - Open"

"third…"

Seeing Kai's posture, Suigetsu Hozuki didn't hesitate at all and turned to leave, while cursing Terumi Mei in his heart.

That damned woman actually made me stay behind to cover the retreat...

Now look what's happened, we've run into our enemies.

The same hilarious outfit, the same unkempt appearance, the same moves.

The thought that the other party had turned their Seven Ninja Swordsmen into a mere trio with a single move made him tremble uncontrollably.

Last time, even with their superior numbers, they couldn't stop the other side. If Samehada hadn't been able to help him recover from his injuries, he might have died long ago.

This time, without those cannon fodder, it's best to slip away early.

"They actually tried to run away, but... it's no use!"

Seeing the enemy fleeing in disarray, Kai did not rush to chase after them, but silently began to gather his strength.

"Jing Gate - Open"

boom!

A tremendous wind pressure erupted from Kai's body, causing the surrounding seawater to surge and churn.

"Kai...you..."

With their hands raised in front of them, both Ebisu and Genma stared in disbelief at Kai, who was now radiating a green light.

"Has the gap already become this large?!"

Not only Ebisu but also Genma sensed the movement behind them. Suigetsu Hozuki wished he had more legs and plunged headfirst into the sea without hesitation.

Now, only the sea can give him a sense of security.

(End of this chapter)