Chapter 432

Naruto Uzumaki then went to Asuma to ask him for the secrets of wind-style training.

After demonstrating the destructive power of the wind attribute.

Asuma taught the key points of Wind Release training.

Naruto Uzumaki embarked on the second stage of his training to cut through the waterfall...

At this time...

After discussing the matter of Chiriku's death, Tsunade and the others decided to send reinforcements.

"Don't let them leave the Land of Fire! Contact the newly formed squad immediately!"

Soon, on the rooftop of the Hokage Building.

Tsunade gathered everyone together and decided to launch a manhunt for Kakuzu and Hidan.

"Any more questions?" Tsunade, looking around.

Asuma raised his hand. "Hokage -sama... I remember that Chiriku, who was supposed to be the Twelve Guardian Ninja, should be there..."

"Chiriku... has been killed by them..." The monk from the Land of Fire lowered his eyes.

"!"

Asuma's eyes widened.

How could this be... The Chiriku was actually...

Whether as former comrades or fellow members of the Twelve Guardian Ninja.

Or it could be an affirmation of the strength of the Chiriku.

As the last survivor of the civil war among the Twelve Guardian Ninja.

Asuma knew that Chiriku's strength was roughly equal to his own.

Even the Chiriku was killed so easily, then...

"I also want to know their purpose, but they are all experts."

Tsunade looked at Asuma.

"If we can't catch them, let's kill them."

Tsunade said it casually.

"We can't let them escape the Land of Fire! We must find them! Go! Disperse!"

Kurenai Yuhi was also in the group for this operation.

She was filled with confusion and doubt about Tsunade's orders.

The strongest ninja in this operation team is Asuma.

Asuma's strength is roughly the same as Chiriku's.

Master Chiriku was easily killed by Akatsuki, so... even if they send Asuma, it won't make a difference.

How could the Hokage so casually and matter-of-factly order everyone to kill the two Akatsuki members?

This is clearly... illogical.

From the perspective of combat power configuration, this is simply impossible.

Has no one questioned this?

Then.

After everyone else left, Kurenai Yuhi remained in the same spot.

"Hmm? Kurenai Yuhi Jonin, do you have any other questions?"

Tsunade, who was about to turn and leave, saw that Kurenai was still standing there and asked.

"Lord Hokage, please forgive my bluntness... Since even Master Chiriku, who possesses the 'talent of the Sage Clan,' and all the monks of the Fire Temple were unable to stop the two Akatsuki members... then Chiriku Asuma Sarutobi, whose strength is roughly equal to Master Jiraiya's, is even less of a match for him..."

Hong responded earnestly.

"Among all of us, Asuma is the strongest, and we have to split up... This means that no single squad can possibly defeat him, so I believe that the main force acting as a group is the best course of action—"

Are you questioning my orders?

Tsunade's fiery temper flared up instantly.

Even though she's older now and has become Hokage, it doesn't mean her willful and capricious nature has completely disappeared.

Tsunade stared at Kurenai Yuhi, awaiting her answer.

"No, I wouldn't dare..."

Kurenai Yuhi lowered her head, Tsunade turned and left.

Reasonable questioning is a quality that any normal person should possess.

In addition, Kurenai Yuhi possesses Dark Chakra Formula, which has been accumulating for many years, causing her negative emotions to grow increasingly intense.

It's easy to assume malicious intent towards others.

This is also one of the "negative" effects of Dark Chakra Formula.

In addition, there are past experiences.

Having been repeatedly beaten by Akito and knowing the darkness of the ninja world, she naturally raised her questions quite reasonably.

However, Tsunade flatly refused.

This inevitably caused Kurenai Yuhi to harbor some thoughts and dissatisfaction.

So, Kurenai Yuhi thought for a moment and instead of leaving Konoha immediately, she went to find Kakashi.

Is there something you need?

At the edge of the Konoha.

Kakashi was reading the Little O book while supervising Naruto's training.

At this point, Naruto had already reached the stage where he could use Wind Release Chakra waterfalls.

Once this stage is completed, it can be applied to actual combat.

In other words, Naruto Uzumaki can now imbue himself with Kunai and other ninja tools at any time, causing considerable damage.

--Just like his father Minato Namikaze.

Kurenai Yuhi was initially taken aback, shocked by Naruto Uzumaki's talent and training speed.

Seeing Yamato help control the Nine-Tails 'Chakra, keeping it stable and preventing it from going berserk, one can't help but marvel at the power of Naruto Uzumaki's connections.

After all... he is the son of the Fourth Hokage.

"Kakashi, it's like this..."

Kurenai Yuhi explained what had happened to Kakashi.

"Um, I remember, didn't you have a bad relationship with Mr. Asuma?" Yamato raised his hand from the side.

Why would Kurenai Yuhi, who had always despised Asuma and given him the cold shoulder, suddenly start showing concern for Asuma?

"It's very complicated."

Kakashi glanced at Yamato.

Kakashi could tell that Kurenai Yuhi had been carrying a secret for years.

She probably likes Asuma too, but for some reason she can't say it.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the next Hokage should be you... or Asuma, but given your personality, just like Lord Jiraiya, you won't accept the Hokage Position..."

Kurenai Yuhi stared at Kakashi and said.

Kakashi himself naturally didn't want to become Hokage.

But if his companions need him, in extreme circumstances, he can certainly carry the burden and move forward, even if it means forcing himself.

However, if there are other suitable candidates, Kakashi will absolutely not compete with anyone else for the position.

Kurenai Yuhi's long-standing partnership with Kakashi has given her a deep understanding of him.

"You mean..." Kakashi stared with dead fish eyes, his expression gradually fading.

"What I mean is... the upper echelons of Konoha, the current Hokage faction, probably want to get rid of Asuma..."

Kurenai Yuhi said firmly.

352. Seeking that man's help, Kurenai Yuhi's determination

People with dark hearts often interpret others through the lens of darkness.

In other words... judging others by one's own petty standards.

At this moment, however, Kurenai Yuhi appears very "dark".

We've been through so much, through thick and thin.

Even if it wasn't dark, it became dark.

Therefore, Kurenai Yuhi's character design has undergone slight changes over the years.

It became... somewhat gloomy.

This somber mood was also interpreted by others as a more aloof, icy beauty.

At this moment, Kurenai Yuhi, having opened her heart, expressed her concern for Asuma, as well as her "dark" inner speculations about the Konoha High Command.

"Red."

Kakashi's expression turned serious.

You can't just say things carelessly.

It wouldn't be good if someone overheard...

Kakashi glanced at Yamato, but fortunately, he moved some distance away, Yamato didn't hear him.

Of course, Yamato's inner world is also quite "dark," after all, he grew up in "Root" when he was young.

"Kakashi, don't you find this strange?"

Kurenai Yuhi frowned.

"Asuma and Master Chiriku are roughly equal in strength, yet Chiriku was taken down so easily. What's the point of sending Asuma?... Even if an operation is to be carried out, it should be a large-scale, collective effort, not splitting up like this—"

"Red."

Kakashi, holding the Little O book, called out Kurenai's name again.

Some things can be said, and some things cannot.

Kakashi clearly held this attitude.

"As a Konoha Ninja, one must faithfully carry out the orders given by superiors."

Of course, we can be "flexible" and make some changes along the way.

This is something Kakashi learned from Obito.

"Back then, the Third Hokage dispatched the Fifth Hokage's lover, Dan Katō, on a mission that was destined to end in death..."

Kurenai Yuhi didn't stop talking and started talking again.

"Because Dan Katō died, the Fifth Hokage left the village and harbored resentment towards the Third Hokage. Now, the tables have turned... she has the opportunity to take revenge on the Third Hokage, kill his son, and exact her revenge on him..."

"Red... I've realized I can no longer understand you..."

Kakashi frowned, a hint of doubt and disbelief flashing in his eyes.

Even if it's a conspiracy theory.

How could you think like that?

That conspiracy theory is going too far...