Konoha's Mission Master

These are all just prerequisites... The real key is Sakumo Hatake. In that battle, he not only destroyed the puppet raiding force, but also achieved Kage-level combat power by stepping over their corpses. The balance between high-end combat power was broken, and coupled with the economic decline caused by years of war, peace was finally restored.

Yakumo thought to himself, "What a coincidence."

"I plan to take care of the Third Raikage tomorrow."

Jiraiya rubbed his ears. Only after Yakumo repeated it again did he finally realize that he had never heard it before. The boy in front of him spoke such shocking words in an extremely calm tone.

That... is the Third Raikage.

Are you confident?

"Of course, one of us will definitely die tomorrow..."

Yakumo raised his head and looked up at the starry river, his dark eyes filled with an indescribable determination. Jiraiya was somewhat moved and stood up, admiring Yakumo's resolve... This was a determination to risk his life to end the war.

"The Land of Earth is also participating in the war... The troops have already entered the Land of Grass."

A few minutes later, Jiraiya spoke frankly to Yakumo.

Ōnoki, that old fox, couldn't sit still any longer. However, it seemed that the major powers had reached some kind of tacit agreement, and they all turned their offensive towards the Land of Fire...

"Did my appearance make them wary?"

Yakumo understood in a few seconds.

"That's right. Other countries or ninja villages will not allow a new god of the ninja world to be born. The miracles created by the First Hokage are the nightmare of many ninja villages. Naturally, they intend to kill you before you rise to power."

Jiraiya also understood the reason for these nations' alliance: ultimately, it was out of fear or dread of Yakumo's future achievements. After Hashirama Senju, no more gods should appear in the ninja world!

"So... the Third Raikage has one more reason to die."

Yakumo shook his head and said, "The tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind." He understood this principle better than anyone else. This was also the reason why he chose to submit when he first arrived in the ninja world. Now that he has established his power, how could he be easily destroyed by them?

"We don't have much time left."

"Is Uncle Hatake personally in charge of the Iwagakure side?"

Orochimaru volunteered to atone for his crimes by defeating Iwagakure and hoping to avoid punishment from Konoha.

This is not good news.

A venomous snake emerges from its hole.

With Sakumo Hatake needing to stay behind in Konoha to oversee the rear, and the Uchiha and Hyuga clans constantly on guard against Kirigakure, sending Orochimaru was the best solution Konoha could make at this time.

"By the way...did Kakashi and the others graduate early?"

As the situation became tense, Yakumo was concerned about the situation of his friends in Konoha. Most importantly, in terms of combat strength, Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, and even Rin Nohara were all capable of graduating early.

"They have already graduated early. After all, Kakashi is Sakumo Hatake's son, and he needs to set an example during the war. Going to the battlefield is a responsibility he is destined to bear. Fortunately, they are led by Minato Namikaze."

A thoughtful look appeared in Yakumo's eyes, and he nodded almost imperceptibly. The wheels of history had begun to turn, and he could not possibly follow the same old path as Obito Uchiha.

Therefore... there is another reason why the Third Raikage must die: he needs to end this war as soon as possible.

“I know you’re worried about Kakashi, but don’t rush things… You know Minato Namikaze is very reliable, and because Kakashi is the son of the Hokage, he must have the protection of the Anbu.”

"Understood... I'll go back and rest first."

"Okay, you should get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's big battle."

Yakumo took a couple of bites of the chicken wing in his hand, stood up, and walked towards the tent.

Back in his tent, Yakumo first tackled his daily and weekly tasks. By the time he finished all of them, it was already past midnight.

Looking through the window... it was pitch black outside, with only the braziers in the military camp passage still burning slightly. Yakumo stood up and pulled down the rolled-up cloth on the window, while simultaneously creating a shadow clone that lay on the bed.

In a corner, the six shadow clones were practicing ninjutsu.

Yakumo slipped into the wardrobe and calmed herself down.

Unfold the game interface.

initiative:

Sage Mode Master 2400/2400 『Breakthrough』

[Note: This process requires eight Grandmaster-level Breakthrough Scrolls, and it is irreversible. Please choose carefully.]

Yes or no?

Yakumo nodded lightly, "Yes."

[Note: Eight Grandmaster Breakthrough Scrolls have been deducted.]

[Hint: Breakthrough begins!]

With a loud bang, Yakumo fainted again!

From a spiritual perspective, Yakumo's gaze gradually rose until he floated in the void. Before him was absolute darkness, with no light and no energy transmission, only absolute nothingness.

Time passed slowly, but the surrounding scenery remained unchanged. Yakumo did not need to breathe, yet he felt an unbearable loneliness. It was a pure emptiness, devoid of any matter, energy, or concept, only endless darkness.

Countless years have passed, and Yakumo's soul has stagnated. His brain no longer thinks, and even his eyes are no longer used for observation. He has sunk into nothingness.

Until… a deafening roar.

A realization dawned on Yakumo: this was the scene of the world's birth. A white pole was born in the void, and dust appeared around it. This dust was attracted and gathered by the white pole, becoming meteorites floating in the void.

Many years later…

The meteorite gradually expanded to resemble a planet, but it lacked life or energy, floating lifelessly in the void.

Countless years passed, and countless meteorites emerged from the depths of the void, crashing into the massive planet at incredible speeds. Finally, energy appeared on the planet—an incomparably surging force of nature, swirling around the entire planet like a storm. Earthquakes and tsunamis occurred continuously, and the entire planet seemed on the verge of collapse. Yet, under the influence of this surging force of nature, the planet did not crumble; instead, it gave birth to life.

"The power of nature is the origin."

"The origin of life."

“There is a deeper connection between them.”

From a spiritual perspective, Yakumo witnessed the emergence of a planet, but unfortunately, his vision was too limited, and he was completely unable to understand the connection between the forces of nature and life, let alone the relationship between energy and matter.

Suddenly, the sage mark between Yakumo's eyebrows gradually spread outward, like a blooming ice crystal flower. Each petal had the texture of a water droplet, and the stamen contained traces of thunder and gale.

The improvement in Sage Mode came to an abrupt halt.

Yakumo, however, seemed ambiguous, shrouded in mystery.

[Hint: Sage Mode upgraded to Grandmaster level.]

Inside the wardrobe, Yakumo opened his eyes, and his height increased again, now reaching about 1.65 meters. At the same time, his chakra level also increased.

Chakra: 1027 (1700 points to advance to God of Shinobi)

Yakumo stood up, feeling the changes in his body. Perhaps it was an illusion, but he felt a strange connection with the surrounding flowers, plants, and trees. If he paid attention, he could even sense the emotions of the trees, while the emotions of the flowers and plants were vague and chaotic, as if they did not possess the most basic emotions.

"Listen to the voice of all things?"

Yakumo opened the game interface.

initiative:

Sage Mode Grandmaster 0/2800 'Acceleration'

At the same time, he manipulated the surrounding natural forces and integrated them into his body. The Sage Mark appeared on his forehead. Yakumo felt that his body was instantly infused with a certain power, which naturally mixed with his chakra to form Sage Chakra.

So that's how it is. For Yakumo now, manipulating the power of nature is as easy as drinking water, so he can naturally activate Sage Mode instantly. At this moment, the surging energy within his body is like a raging tsunami.

Tomorrow, the Third Raikage will surely die!

Yakumo lay on the bed, her heart pounding with excitement.

After about ten minutes, I gradually fell asleep.

The next day, early in the morning.

Yakumo had a simple breakfast.

Hands form a mudra.

Bang... White mist rises.

Milkball, carrying bread in its mouth, appeared inside the tent and let out a few dissatisfied howls, as if it was angry because Yakumo had disturbed its breakfast.

"I have important business to attend to."

"Meow~"

Milkball immediately responded, quickly swallowing the bread. In its dark pupils, only seriousness and solemnity remained, like a soldier awaiting orders.

In Yakumo's eyes, Milkball... although lazy and gluttonous, and willing to sign a contract of servitude for a few meals of barbecue, is also very reliable, and always manages to complete the tasks assigned by Yakumo very well.

"Find Kakashi... that silver-haired masked boy, and protect him. If you encounter an enemy you can't defeat, use the Reverse Summoning Jutsu... to summon me."

With a thud, the milk ball nodded and vanished into white smoke.

After its growth and transformation, the Milk Ball's full power is no weaker than most Jonin. Most importantly, it has strong vitality, is very durable and a qualified tank, and can even use the Reverse Summoning Jutsu to summon Yakumo to Kakashi's side at crucial moments...

Commonly known as... "Dad's here."

With the milk ball protecting Kakashi, Yakumo could feel much more at ease.

Yakumo knew that Orochimaru must have his own plan for this war, but he couldn't guess what Orochimaru's plan was related to.

Sitting on the bed, with the Demon-Slaying Weapon between his legs, Yakumo felt the weapon's length and sharpness, gradually entering a meditative state, adjusting his breathing to improve his condition.

Concentrate and calm your mind.

Ten minutes later, Yakumo opened her eyes.

Her pupils were crystal clear, like a pool of water.

Its sharp edge is concealed.

Yakumo thought for a moment... He would stick the Life-Saving Glory Reagent on the inside of his left thigh, and then just press it to inject it instantly.

Yakumo lifted the tent flap and gradually walked towards the Cloud Village military camp.

The footsteps of the people around him sounded as clear as drumbeats to Yakumo.

A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves in the distance.

Before the war, some people encouraged each other, while others wrote their wills.

All the chaotic and noisy sounds around him reached Yakumo's ears, but his heart was completely calm. Yakumo stood still, looking at the Cloud Village military camp in the distance, and gently waved his right hand to brush away the dust in front of him.

The forces of nature converged rapidly, forming a tornado.