Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

After this plan was completed, Orochimaru saw the wisdom and courage of the Sand Village's "Golden Lion," especially his final confrontation with Sakumo, which directly highlighted the guy's bravery.

It can even withstand Sakumo's thunderous strike, it's too tough!

Who is Sakumo? He's a super genius from Konoha, the one who recently killed the Sand Village Chief!

"Yeah, even though that guy isn't exactly serious, he's definitely very strong!"

When Sakumo heard Orochimaru talking to himself, he thought he was marveling at the guy's strength and nodded in approval. Ever since his father was killed by the Second Hokage, he had been training himself every moment to live up to his father's expectations. He had made rapid progress in the past two years, and he really didn't know how strong he was if he hadn't worked hard.

But now I didn't expect that he has made great progress, and that guy has also made great progress. His Hatake sword technique, which is perfectly matched with his own, plus his ancestral short-range ninjutsu, is so powerful that he can't even break through that guy's defense. This is too damn cheating!

"Hiruzen, Sunagakure has gone too far! How dare they send that brat to kill people in Konoha! We can't let this go! Hiruzen! Give the order! We must avenge Fudo!!"

At this moment, Danzo, who had been just playing a minor role, stepped forward. He became emotional and tearful as he looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was holding his younger brother's body. He looked at Hiruzen with the same deep affection as if his own father had died, as if Hiruzen was leading the charge and he was the vanguard. This moved the villagers who had suffered some minor injuries to tears.

It's him!It's him!it's him!

That extraordinary man who said he would lead Konoha to the moon, Lord Danzo, is back!!!

The villagers were both moved and saddened to see their Lord Danzo so emotional.

They were so close, so very close, to actually seeing the splendor of the moon. What a pity! It's a shame he wasn't the Hokage.

Danzo was in tears, his eyes swollen from crying. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought that their Lord Danzo had a very good relationship with the dead chicken shop's chief of the Anbu. Look how badly he's crying.

However, Danzo was barely suppressing the spiciness in his eyes while almost bursting out laughing inside!

Once again, I'm amazed by the Golden Lion of Sunagakure! What a great teammate!

Since his best friend took over, it seems that he has also been promoted to the elders, supposedly to share power, but the real power in Konoha has always been in his hands.

What is the greatest power in Konoha? Isn't it the Anbu, the department that controls the village's most core secrets?

He had always wanted to manage this department, but his best friend just wouldn't let go. With Ito-sama dead, his teacher's plan to make Hatake Sakumo the next head of the Anbu had also gone wrong. Hatake Sakumo was too young and inexperienced, so this was the best time for him to make his move. Otherwise, once Hatake Sakumo had grown up, it would be difficult for him to take action.

But when he offered to manage the Anbu for him, his best friend refused without hesitation and appointed his younger brother as the head of the Anbu. This made Danzo feel like he had eaten shit. As long as the Anbu was still in his best friend's hands, he had no chance of competing with his best friend for the Hokage position.

Unexpectedly, it was his loyal teammate who helped him out once again, actually taking down that useless Hiruzen Sarutobi. Sakumo Hatake is still young. Even though he has gained fame for killing the Sunagakure's Ramon, in Konoha, seniority is paramount. Sakumo Hatake has only been a member of the Anbu for a year. No matter how much his good friend supports him, he can't be promoted now. As long as the village goes to war with Sunagakure, with the village's current strength, they will definitely sweep through Sunagakure. When he, as the commander, makes a great contribution, he can ask his good friend for an Anbu department. Even if his good friend doesn't want to give it to him then, the villagers who support him won't agree!

My best buddy can't afford to be accused of belittling his partner!

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi held his younger brother's body in silence. He was conflicted. He had to admit that he was moved. He thought about how his brother had grown up with him, how they used to study human bodies on the roof and get caught, and how his brother would always stand up and carry the body. He would be laughing and talking with his brother before leaving home during the day, and then they would be separated forever by nightfall.

It would be a lie to say I don't want revenge!

But as Hokage, he couldn't let his personal hatred lead the village into war. Even if they won, more people would die on the battlefield. Seeing his younger brother die so tragically was truly unbearable for him!

98. Jiraiya: Wow! Teacher has become a saint!

"No! Hiruzen, have you forgotten what our master told us? We finally ended this war, we can't let the village fall into war again! Otherwise, how can we face our master! How can we face Lord Ito and the Senju clan who died for us!"

Before Tsunade's father could speak, a man wearing thick glasses in the elders' council noticed his friend's intention and immediately stood up, speaking forcefully to Hiruzen Sarutobi. His words were inseparable from his teacher, and Hatake Sakumo's father and the others effectively extinguished Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts of starting a war.

"Men Yan, you...!"

Danzo was surprised to see that the person who stood up to speak was his least noticeable friend over the years. He was also surprised to learn that this friend, who had been so unremarkable, was actually quite eloquent and had persuaded his best friend in just a few words.

Those glasses were definitely worth wearing. (▼へ▼メ)

"Hmph! I'd be heartbroken even if you died from all this 'you and me' stuff. I'd even wholeheartedly support the village sending people to Sunagakure to go into hiding, curry favor with the government, elect the Kazekage, and control the One-Tailed Beast to self-destruct for revenge. But starting a war is absolutely unacceptable!"

It's unclear whether Mitokado Homura, who previously had little presence, received a raise from Hiruzen Sarutobi. Danzo was barely finished speaking when he was immediately rebuked by Homura.

Are you kidding me! As a commoner, he's already incredibly lucky to have made it into the Konoha Elders' Council. He hasn't even had a chance to enjoy his high position for two years, and now he's about to start a war? As one of the elders, he'll be commanding from the front lines. He knows his own worth. Although he was taken in as a disciple by his teacher, it was just a way for the teacher to appear approachable. He was merely there to accompany the young master. His talent is mediocre; he's only learned one or two of his teacher's Water Release techniques. What if he dies on the battlefield?

He's even planning to get married next year, leveraging his high position and power to build a powerful clan in Konoha... What if he dies on the battlefield? Who will take care of his wife? Danzo or Hiruzen? (▼ヘ▼#)

"Hiss~~~! Lord Menyan is terrifyingly powerful!! σ(⊙▽⊙a)"

The group of ANBU ninjas around couldn't help but gasp when they saw Elder Menyan, who usually didn't utter a word for half a day, spewing Danzo into a rage. It was the first time they had ever witnessed the elder's eloquence!

He really is a cultured person! He probably doesn't like to talk much because the topics of these roughnecks don't resonate with him...

"Yes, Hiruzen, that kid is despicable, but there's a saying that's true: in this world, it's either you die or I die. Sakumo killed Ramon before, and this time the Sand Village sent that kid to kill him but they couldn't. It's just that our vigilance was too poor, which allowed that kid to take advantage of the situation. We must not start a war lightly!"

Seeing his friends criticizing each other, the situation became somewhat awkward. Uchiha Kagami could only step in to ease the tension, casually advising Hiruzen Sarutobi that war was out of the question. They had only managed two years of peace, and they didn't even have a legitimate excuse to start a war. Their people had killed Romon, and Romon hadn't even started a war. If they were to start a war just to avoid defeat, it would be a loss of face, and Konoha's reputation for being unable to afford such a conflict would spread throughout the ninja world.

"Phew... Let's take Fudao's body back. Kagami is right. This time, I can only blame myself for being too careless as the Hokage. Sakumo killed the head of the Anbu and I didn't even think that he would come for revenge. Lord Kima, Fudao is dead. From now on, the Anbu will be left to you."

After exhaling a long breath and handing his younger brother's body to his subordinate, Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to his Hokage form.

His two friends' words truly woke him up. They were all in the same boat; why could they kill Roman, but others couldn't? If he were to start a war just for his younger brother, he would truly betray his teacher's expectations. Think of how the First Hokage could even set aside his father's murder to help build Konoha with the Uchiha clan. For world peace, what was his brother's murder compared to that...?

Upon realizing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi found himself feeling completely relaxed, the fog in his mind dissipating, and his entire body seemed to radiate the same light as the First Hokage...

"Wow! The teacher has become a saint!!"

"boom!"

However, it seems that only Jiraiya saw the light emanating from Hiruzen Sarutobi and exclaimed in surprise, only to be met with a powerful iron fist from Tsunade.

Are you blind?! That's clearly a coward...(▼へ▼メ)

.......

Just as Masato, along with Sasori's father and Mada, disguised themselves and headed to the border of the Land of Fire to meet up with Yusaori, the Sand Village's Golden Lion, along with two Anbu members, infiltrated Konoha to assassinate the younger brother of Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi. The news of the Konoha Anbu Chief instantly set the ninja world ablaze.

No one expected the retribution to come so quickly. A few months ago, Konoha's White Fang killed Sunagakure's Ramon, a feat that cemented his legendary status. Who was Ramon? A veteran puppet master from Sunagakure, whose puppetry skills were second only to Chiyo's Chikamatsu Ten Ninja. Hundreds, if not thousands, of ninjas had died under his puppets. Yet, he was killed by the fledgling Konoha's White Fang. This astonished everyone with White Fang's strength. In just two years, this Konoha super genius, who had risen to fame in a single battle, was already capable of killing a Kage-level ninja!

Then everyone thought about what would happen to the "ominous" Golden Lion of Sunagakure, who rose to fame at the same time as Konoha's White Fang and was even more popular than Konoha's White Fang. Konoha's White Fang killed the head of Sunagakure's Anbu, so would Golden Lion also go and kill the head of Konoha's Anbu? After all, they were both super geniuses, and there was always some competitive mentality between them.

However, many people think it's unrealistic for Shiki to go to Konoha and kill the Anbu chief. After all, Konoha is the number one village in the ninja world, and its military strength is far superior to that of Sunagakure. Even if he could infiltrate Konoha and kill the Anbu chief, it would be almost impossible for him to come out alive. After Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha died, the ninja world suffered a "talent shortage," and there was no one left who could hold off thousands of enemies.

Even if Shiki is strong now, reaching the level of Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha is virtually impossible; those were the standard for Konoha...

But this news has stunned everyone. The Sand Village's "Golden Lion" actually did it! Although the details are unknown, and the Hokage's younger brother, Hiruzen Sarutobi, is not as famous as Ramon, it is still Konoha. This guy actually went to Konoha with only two people and killed Hiruzen Sarutobi's younger brother.

This is going to be interesting!! ヾ(^д^*)/.

99. My idol debuted but spent two years as a substitute!

The Sand Village's Ramon was killed, and Golden Shiki immediately sought revenge. Now that the Konoha Hokage's younger brother has been killed, it's impossible for Konoha, with its prestige, not to do something to retaliate. On a smaller scale, this is a clash between Konoha's White Fang and Sand Village's Golden Shiki; on a larger scale, it's a showdown between Konoha and Sand Village. Both are among the Five Great Shinobi Villages, and both value their reputation. The human ninja world is about to get interesting! ヾ(^д^*)/

More than two years have passed since the last great war, and people's emotions have calmed down. People are happy to see a showdown between the two major ninja villages, especially since the two newly appointed powerhouses, Konoha's White Fang and Sunagakure's Golden Lion, are making their appearance.

"We were all involved in this operation, so why is it just you, big brother, getting all the credit...ヽ(ー_ー)ノ"

Sasori's father was very unhappy. He and Mada had participated in the infiltration of Konoha to kill the Hokage's brother, although they were just playing minor roles and it was his older brother who did the fighting. However, they didn't appear on screen so often and were glossed over. As one of the two characters led by the Golden Lion of Sunagakure, Sasori's father wore his displeasure on his face the whole way.

His older brother became famous on the battlefield at the age of nine and even earned the awesome title of "Golden Lion." Although he didn't say it, he was incredibly envious. A titled ninja! A titled ninja is a symbol of strength. There aren't many ninjas in the ninja world with titles. In their Sand Village, only his mother had one. Now, with his older brother added to the mix, as the rightful heir of the Sand Village and the other half of the Miyako clan, if he didn't earn a title, the family's historical status would be too low. However, his mother gave birth to him relatively late. He was only seven years old when the war broke out, and his strength was just so-so. His mother definitely wouldn't let him go to the battlefield.

However, without war, it would be too difficult to become famous unless he did something that would shock the ninja world. But the ninja world had finally achieved peace, and there was nothing of great importance for him to do. Assassinate the Hokage? Even if he dared to do it, his mother would not allow it. So, he could only do what his older brother said: quietly develop his skills in the village, collect all the necessary equipment, and then debut at his peak.

But when his mother, uncle, and older brother were discussing taking down the head of Konoha's Anbu, his restless heart began to stir. "That's right! Wouldn't taking down the head of Konoha's Anbu also bring him instant fame?"

That guy who was on par with his older brother became a legend because he killed Uncle Luomen. If he and his brother had gone to Konoha and killed the head of the Anbu, he might have been able to become a titled ninja and bring glory to his family. But he ended up in Konoha and killed the Hokage's brother, but everyone's attention was on the protagonist's older brother. He didn't even get a name or a comment. It's no wonder he's not happy.

"Why are you in such a hurry? My idol, Kobe Bryant, even had to play as a substitute for two years when he first debuted, and in the end, he still crashed... Pshaw! He still became the idol of six billion people. Fame is a matter of fate, luck, feng shui, good deeds, and... I can't remember the rest. Anyway, as long as you have the talent, fame is just a matter of time. What you lack now is just an opportunity. Be patient and wait quietly. When the opportunity comes, seize it tightly, and everything will fall into place naturally. These things can't be rushed..."

Seeing that handsome Scorpion's father looked unhappy, Zhen Dou was afraid that he would get sick from holding it in, so he tried to comfort him as they walked.

Although this guy was killed by Hatake Sakumo less than two minutes after appearing in the original work, Hatake Sakumo surpassed the three "gambling, prostitution, and drug" ninjas in reputation because he killed him and his girlfriend. He even became the first ninja in Konoha history to wear the half-sleeved Hokage insignia. So he guessed that this guy must have been very famous during the Second World War, otherwise Hatake Sakumo's name wouldn't have been so well-known.

"??? Kobe. What Ent? Who is he? Is he very good? (⊙_⊙)?"

Handsome Sasori's father looked puzzled. He was a true scholar who had read through five thousand years of ninja history, so how come he had never heard of this person?

"Please remove the 'me' at the end! Five championships, two Finals MVPs, one MVP, the greatest ironman of all time, isn't that amazing? He's a man who can be called a king, even Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha didn't dare to call themselves kings! On the day of his retirement match, countless schools around the world made way for him..."

Masato gazed up at the sky with an adoring, 45-degree angle, reminiscing about his days when his Achilles tendon stretched all the way to his butt. If he hadn't constantly imitated his idol's stunning good looks and stubbornness, he wouldn't be a salaried office worker now...

"Siguni is the best!! That's amazing!!!"

When Handsome Scorpion's father and Mada heard that someone had actually accomplished something that even the "God of Ninjas" and the "Shura of the Ninja World" couldn't, they were utterly astonished. "Amazing! Iron King!!!"

"So, it's not about becoming famous early, as long as you have substance. I'm famous because of my role in World War I, so people tend to focus on me. You two are just newcomers. It's hard for you to get any attention or become familiar with each other when you appear on screen with me. When you're the main actors, show your abilities and impress people. Then it will be much easier for you to rise to the top."

Masato found educating newcomers quite enjoyable. No wonder so many people are applying to become teachers these days. In a few years, when he gets tired of the ANBU, he can also go to school to teach and educate the next generation and brag about his achievements.

......

"Hahahaha! Hiruzen Sarutobi's little brother is dead! That little bastard Shiki did a great job!!! ヾ(^д^*)/"

In Iwagakure, Onoki was practically laughing his head off in the Tsuchikage's building. If it weren't for the fact that as the Tsuchikage he couldn't afford to lose face, he would have wanted the whole village to celebrate.

This was the happiest day he'd had since taking office, not because Hiruzen Sarutobi's brother had died, but because Konoha and Sunagakure were fighting like dogs—he was overjoyed! For the past two years, he'd worked diligently and conscientiously as Tsuchikage. While Iwagakure's strategic location was excellent, it wasn't a suitable place for economic development. The surrounding terrain was rugged, and no outsiders were willing to invest or develop in their village. It had taken them two years to barely recover from the losses of World War I, but asking the Daimyo for money was out of the question. The two raids on the Land of Earth by Kirigakure and Kumogakure during World War I were devastating, especially those bastards from Kumogakure who stole two towns from the Land of Earth. They still hadn't recovered. He'd always believed that the Second Raikage's death wasn't the work of that little bastard Shiki, but rather that the Second Raikage had committed too many heinous acts and received his just deserts.

100. Their boss's "shady dealings" with White Fang

But no matter how amazing and hardworking he was, even with his newlywed wife's resentful gaze lingering at the Kazekage Tower 24/7, Iwagakure was still far behind Konoha. They couldn't even pay off their debts to neighboring Sunagakure. While Konoha thrived, Iwagakure struggled to make even a little money from mining investors go to pay off their debts. They barely scraped by, and Onoki's heart bled as he watched his emaciated children go to the mines after school. Konoha and Sunagakure were developing steadily, while Kumogakure's strength had plummeted due to a coup. However, with the Third Raikage's muscular policy encouraging large families, newborns were being born every day, and Kumogakure's strength might even rise again in a few years. Kirigakure, surrounded by the sea, was rich in marine resources.

If Iwagakure continues to suffer and maintain the status quo, sooner or later they will seize the title of the weakest of the Five Great Ninja Villages. How will he face his two teachers then? This time, Konoha and Sunagakure are fighting like dogs. Sunagakure lost a double-flowered red-robed ninja, and Konoha lost a high-ranking official. Although his name is not as famous as the Ryūmon, he is still Hiruzen Sarutobi's younger brother. It would be strange if Hiruzen Sarutobi could swallow this insult!

......

"Why....."

In Kumogakure, the Hidden Cloud Village of the Land of Lightning, the Third Raikage silently stared at the five promising young talents from his village before him. After a long while, he sighed inwardly. "What a bunch of freaks!" he thought. "They all look strong and burly, but they're all all show and no substance. They're all useless." At this moment, he truly regretted being too ruthless in order to give Konoha an explanation, which resulted in the next generation not having a single talented person.

Look at Konoha's White Fang and Sunagakure's Golden Lion. They were only twelve years old when they were able to kill a Kage. Although Roman's Kage level is a bit weak, he is still a Kage!

Another one, along with Tomoe, single-handedly stormed into Konoha, killed Hiruzen Sarutobi's younger brother, and still managed to leave unscathed.

The Third Raikage completely ignored Shiki's two henchmen. In his eyes, they were just lookouts and nobodies, utterly useless... These days, which boss doesn't have a few henchmen with him? Shiki only had two, which was already quite a lot.

Looking at the five men in front of him, all around eighteen years old, and only managing ten Jonin, if it weren't for the large number of newborns and the hope for the next generation, he really wanted to quit, lead the Yotsuki clan into seclusion in the mountains, ignore the conflicts of the ninja world, spend a few decades building up the Yotsuki clan, and then re-emerge to compete with the Uchiha clan for the title of the strongest clan in the ninja world...

Why can't Kumogakure produce any talented people?! (▼へ▼メ)

......

"Ding ding ding..."

"White Thunder!"

"Slash Wave!"

"Ding Ding Ding!"

"White Teeth!"