The Wind Has Risen

Three days later, Sunagakure. Chiyo's residence, main hall.

"Ebizo, can you stop pacing in front of me? I'm already annoyed enough, can't you just be quiet for a while?" The speaker was a female ninja wearing black ninja attire, her long hair tied up, and her figure thin.

This woman was currently one of Sunagakure's most influential elders, Chiyo.

Ebizo scratched his sparse hair with his puppet arm and said, "It's been a month, why is there still no news?

Where did little Sasori go? We've searched everywhere around Sunagakure.

How can a living person just disappear like that?" Ebizo continued to pace as he spoke.

Chiyo slammed the table and said, "If you pace again, I'll throw you out. Do you think I'm not worried? What's the use of being anxious?

If it weren't for your carelessness and defeat, we wouldn't be holed up at home waiting for news. We could have sent out a large number of people to search.

Also, Ryunosuke has disappeared too. He hasn't shown himself for so long, I don't know what he's busy with. Does he still want to be the Kazekage? None of them make me worry less."

"Knock, knock, knock."

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Ebizo opened it, and a ninja in Anbu attire walked in.

"Lady Chiyo, urgent report from the front lines."

He handed two blood-stained scrolls to Chiyo. Chiyo took the scrolls, formed hand seals to open them, and was greatly shocked.

Chiyo, who had just stood up, slumped back into her seat. The scrolls fell from her hands.

"Sister, what happened?" Ebizo quickly supported the somewhat weak Chiyo. His gaze swept over the scrolls, and he cried out in disbelief, "How is this possible? General Tachibana..."

One of the scrolls read: On March 18th, at 2 PM, General Tachibana Muneshige died of exhaustion within Konohagakure. Written by Tachibana's wife, Koizumi Munetaku.

The handwriting was neat and orderly, indicating it came from a very steady person.

It was clear that after the information was delivered, the others had fought their way back and were all killed.

Ebizo picked up the scroll with trembling hands and roared, "I've said it long ago that Kumaichi (Daimyo of the Land of Wind) is not a benevolent ruler and shouldn't hold the throne.

But none of you listened. Shamon died without knowing why, and now even General Tachibana has been forced to his death."

"Enough! Issue an order. Gather all ninjas capable of fighting to avenge General Tachibana.

Anyone who delays or obstructs will be killed without mercy!" Chiyo roared at the Anbu at the door, then rolled her eyes and fainted.

Ebizo rushed to her aid. The entire Chiyo residence was instantly thrown into chaos.

That night, Hokage Building in Konohagakure.

Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, rubbing his sore lower back.

Looking at the two children still studying the first ninjutsu from the Sealing Scroll, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with a sense of pride.

The Sealing Scroll now was not like the one Naruto stole later.

From beginning to end, it was all S-rank. Those that could be inscribed were either forbidden jutsu with life-threatening risks or ninjutsu with immense costs.

The first ninjutsu was the Second Hokage's signature ninjutsu, Water Release: Hard Water Wave.

Before the inscription method, it was written in red cinnabar: "If your chakra level is insufficient or your physical condition does not meet the requirements, forcibly practicing will directly drain you or tear you apart by your own ninjutsu."

Thus, the danger level of the ninjutsu in the Forbidden Scroll was evident.

Then there were things like Darkness and Movement, Flying Thunder God Technique, Exploding Tag Chain Reaction, Impure World Reincarnation, and so on.

There wasn't a single one they could practice. They couldn't even understand them at all, as if asking primary school students to look at a calculus exam paper.

Bing San had indirectly inquired about Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu. Sarutobi Hiruzen had casually tossed a scroll to Bing San.

And the Third Hokage said with a curious expression, "Little Bing San, this technique isn't very useful and has a considerable burden. Why are you looking for it?"

Bing San could only chuckle, and then discovered that the technique was indeed not very useful.

Because to cast this technique, each clone required at least the chakra amount needed for a C-rank ninjutsu. Not only would they disappear after using up their chakra, but they would also shatter upon contact.

With Bing San's chakra level, he could create five or six clones at once, but they would only last for about fifteen minutes.

If it were a battle, they might not even last three minutes, and he would have to endure the sensory feedback from the clones.

Perhaps only someone like Naruto, a Jinchuriki, or someone like the First Hokage could use it for fun.

As for learning ninjutsu, don't be ridiculous. Bing San, with his intelligent clone studying ninjutsu every day, was already overwhelmed. A squad of them would immediately cause a system crash.

Even if they didn't suffer from split personalities, they would be listless for a long time.

Afterward, Bing San had his clone make a copy and then threw it back, deciding to continue studying the Second Hokage's Water Release. Wasn't that more appealing?

The Second Hokage's Water Release actually had only one characteristic: "large quantity and abundant supply."

Not to mention anything else, the Water Release techniques recorded in the Forbidden Scroll generally required draining the chakra of a Jonin-level ninja with a single jutsu.

Perhaps this was why no one could use it after the Second Hokage. However, Bing San was a man with Water Release Mastery, so why not use it for fun?

The Third Hokage watched for a while and said, "See? These are the most powerful ninjutsu.

You've been studying for three days now. As talented ninja as you are, you must have learned them already.

Hurry back and rest, don't cause any more trouble."

After speaking, the Third Hokage rolled up the scrolls and put them away, ignoring the reactions of the two children.

According to the Third Hokage's thinking, three days was enough time to learn one Ninjutsu, and it would be considered a reward for Danzo's injury.

Besides, with him unable to copy it and no one to teach him in front of him, it was questionable whether Bing San could even remember one Ninjutsu.

As for Asuma, he was his son.

Neither child had remembered anything, but Bing San had given the Third Hokage a huge surprise.

A "ding-dong" knock sounded at the door. The Third Hokage gave Zixiao a look, and Zixiao opened the door. In came Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.

After closing the door, the two spoke directly, ignoring the presence of the two children: "Hiruzen, the Public Opinion Guidance has been spread. We're just waiting for you to give your Speech tomorrow.

The supplies are also ready and will depart with the first batch of Ninja."

The Third Hokage was silent for a moment before saying, "Koharu, Homura, are we truly doing the right thing? Why don't we abandon one of the defensive lines?

Otherwise, when the war breaks out, it will be a river of blood."

At this moment, Danzo pushed the door open with an impassioned expression and said, "Monkey, you're too soft. In my opinion, we should directly launch a full-scale assault and break through Sunagakure, instead of this damn strengthening of defenses and holding our ground."

The Third Hokage interrupted Danzo, saying, "Danzo, you're too radical.

If we can't achieve victory in one go, the war will drag on, and Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure might all join in.

That would be another Ninja World War, and who knows how many more excellent young lives will be lost in this war."

Mitokado Homura pushed up his glasses and also said, "That's right. We only need to hold out for at most three waves of attacks. Once the Land of Wind retreats, we can continue to maintain the status quo. Peace is hard-won."

Utatane Koharu didn't care about saving face or anything else. She directly spat at Danzo's face and said, "Hmph, Danzo, don't send young juniors to their deaths for your unrealistic ambitions.

Put away your hypocrisy. We've been teammates for so many years, and I've long seen through your wicked intentions."

Danzo trembled with anger. Why was his dedication to Konoha not understood by everyone?

Unable to argue with the three, Danzo flicked his sleeve, grabbed Bing San, and left, finally uttering, "You will all regret this," before slamming the door shut.