Chapter 267 The Hokage's kindness is as heavy as a mountain; there is no way to repay it except with loyalty!
not good!
Lord Hokage, you're here for me today!!
Hatake Sakumo is already thinking about getting a massage.
He could already imagine what he would encounter if he stayed there any longer.
"Little white hair, where do you want to go?"
" The Lord Hokage is discussing an important mission for Konoha with us right now, you can't desert your post at this crucial moment."
Kakuzu placed his hand on Hatake Sakumo's shoulder, staring at him with his green beady eyes, and spoke in a Hatake Sakumo, eerie voice, like a nightmare's whisper.
"Oh no!"
"I suddenly remembered that I had made Anko soup at home when I left the house today!"
"I need to go back and check the cooking time right now."
Hatake Sakumo casually made up an excuse to fob off Kakuzu.
He just wants to escape from the Hokage's office as soon as possible!
She's only just gotten married and hasn't even had a son yet!
and
Lord Hokage, even if you're going to fleece someone, you can't just keep targeting the same person!
At least get a new one!
Get a different one!!
He had just finished carrying out his Ponzi scheme, which caused him a lot of trouble. He was hunted down by the entire Ninja world, including the Kumogakure. Before he could even catch his breath, he was dragged to the TV station to continue fleecing people.
Want to do it again now?
The Ninja world is buzzing with the word: " The Konoha Village Scythe" is a weapon everyone should kill!
My bounty is increasing Tenten!
"A pot of Anko is nothing compared to what's important right now."
As Kakuzu spoke, he increased the pressure on his hands.
White Hair, you still want to run away at a time like this?
How could that be!
" Kakuzu, how can you say that?"
"This pot of Anko can't be wasted."
Uchiha Nan said this.
Hatake Sakumo's face instantly lit up with delight. Could it be...?
"Ding-dong!"
Uchiha Nan rang the bell on his desk, and an Anbu ninja instantly appeared in the Hokage's office.
" Hatake Sakumo has a pot of red Anko Anko cooking at his house. Go over there right now and keep an eye on it. Oh, and while you're at it, bring in his laundry."
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
The Anbu ninja nodded.
Although deep down, I found this order very strange.
However, regarding the Lord Hokage's orders...
He never needs to think or ask questions; his only instinct is loyalty!
"Little White Hair, now you don't have to worry about the Anko at home anymore. And the Lord Hokage is so thoughtful that he even had the Anbu ninja bring in the laundry you were hanging out to dry. The Lord Hokage's kindness to you is truly immeasurable."
"Right now, the Lord Hokage needs a decisive, wise ninja who has been tested by the Will of Fire and possesses a spirit of self-sacrifice to step forward and take charge of this mission, so as to share the burden and solve the Lord Hokage's problems."
As Kakuzu said this, the Kakuzu of his mouth turned up in a smile.
He was gloating.
" Lord Hokage, I recommend Kakuzu. He's sure to be able to handle this mission!"
Hatake Sakumo glared fiercely at Kakuzu, now seriously suspecting that Kakuzu ulterior motives and harbored ill intentions towards him.
Is this bastard trying to die sooner so he can inherit my fortune?
Uchiha Nan remained silent, turning his gaze to Kakuzu. Kakuzu and Hatake Sakumo were both experienced in this kind of "harvesting leeks" mission and had the ability to complete it.
For him...
Actually, anyone can.
"I am willing to offer my loyalty to the Lord Hokage!"
"However, I am not very knowledgeable, and I am afraid that I cannot complete the task alone."
"But I know that Konoha has another experienced ninja who has withstood the test of the Will of Fire and whose talent surpasses mine tenfold!"
"I assure the Lord Hokage that if he participates, we will definitely complete this mission!"
Kakuzu finished speaking, he winked at Uchiha Nan, then turned to Hatake Sakumo and gave him an "innocent" smile.
"Oh? Konoha actually has such a genius!"
Uchiha Nan smiled, playing along with Kakuzu's "performance."
"This person is Hatake Sakumo!"
"Alright, Hatake Sakumo, now that Kakuzu has recommended you, are you willing to once again undergo the test of the Hokage's will and dedicate yourself to the great future of Konoha?"
Yes or OK?
It's another familiar multiple-choice question.
Hatake Sakumo had a blank expression, seemingly lost in thought, but his soul had actually been wandering around the room for quite a while.
"Little white-haired guy, say something! This is the time to test you."
"Moreover, based on past experience, I'm confident I can double your fortune again—this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Kakuzu urged him on from the side, bringing Hatake Sakumo was lost in his own world, back to his senses.
"Me, me."
"I am willing to offer my loyalty to the Lord Hokage!"
Hatake Sakumo resigned himself to his fate.
I know I'll never escape this hellhole in my lifetime.
Kakuzu, you just wait!
I'm not done with you today!!
Hatake Sakumo glared fiercely at Kakuzu, one hand already gripping the ancestral sword clasped at his waist.
However, Kakuzu appeared completely unconcerned.
Just a little white hair!
The fact that he dares to provoke them means he can protect himself!
It was just a few slashes from a knife.
Anyway, it's not like I haven't been slashed before; I have five lives!
"Okay, okay!!"
"As expected of the Konoha's scythe!"
Uchiha Nan said "good" three times in a row, showing an appreciative expression to Hatake Sakumo.
Those who understand the times are wise.
Hatake Sakumo remains loyal!
"This time, Konoha isn't going it alone. The other four great ninja villages will cooperate with us, so you don't need to worry about the Daimyo of the four great nations sending ninjas from their respective villages to cause trouble."
"At most, they'll just issue a kill order throughout the entire Ninja world."
Uchiha Nan spoke to Kakuzu and Hatake Sakumo about their allies for this mission.
"That's good, Lord Hokage. I was just worried about that. As long as the four great ninja villages don't cause trouble, that's good. As for the Ninja world's kill warrants, Little White Hair and I have carried countless of them already. When you have too many lice, you don't feel itchy anymore."
Even if all the Daimyo in Genin Ninja world world issued a kill order against that white-haired guy, he wouldn't even flinch!
"Little White Hair, you're right, aren't you?"
"That's bullshit!!"
"You bastard, of course you're not afraid since you're all alone. I'm married with a family now!"
Hatake Sakumo now wishes he could stab Kakuzu.
That bastard doesn't utter a single human word!
"What's there to be afraid of? With Konoha's current strength, we no longer need to go out and do errands like we used to. Now we can control everything remotely from Konoha."
"Furthermore, our residence is under martial law, Hyuga Clan ninjas from the Anbu are patrolling the area. What are you afraid of?"
"At worst, we'll have your wife come to and from work with us. I refuse to believe that anyone in the Ninja world can cause trouble right under our noses."
Kakuzu spoke with absolute certainty.
That white-haired guy is so lame!
As long as Hatake Sakumo and his family don't leave Konoha, they'll be very difficult to kill.
"You have five lives, of course you're not afraid!"
The white-haired boy scoffed at what Kakuzu.
Although Kakuzu is right and he understands the reasoning, there's no such thing as being able to guard against thieves even if you've been a thief for a thousand days. It's better to be safe than sorry!
After all, his damn bounty was enough to drive any desperate ninja in the Ninja world mad.
besides!
Kakuzu, don't think I don't know!
You keep an eye on my bounty amount every day!
"Alright, alright, stop arguing."
"The core area of Konoha is always patrolled by the Konoha Police Force, and Anbu ninjas take turns on duty to monitor it secretly. If you want to plan an assassination here, you might as well think about how to be reborn into a better family in your next life."
" Sakumo, you're just too nervous."
Uchiha Nan comforted Hatake Sakumo.
Konoha is not a place where those Ninja world can come and go as they please. Once they are caught with even the slightest clue, Konoha will retaliate and wipe them out completely, wiping out their entire families.
The eggs in the house would be shaken apart, and the earthworms would be split vertically.
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Hatake Sakumo nodded after listening.
The Lord Hokage's words are still the most agreeable.
That Kakuzu is all about gloating.
" Lord Hokage, we'll be taking our leave now. This mission involves the entire Ninja world, and there are still many things that Little White Hair and I need to prepare."
Kakuzu spoke with a hint of impatience.
He couldn't wait to call upon his wealthy merchants in the Land of Fire.
They'd definitely be eager to cooperate with me on such a big deal!
Sunagakure
Cinema.
[Stop! Are you blind?]
[That's Konoha Forehead Protector!!]
We absolutely cannot harm the Konoha Ninja or Konoha villagers. Do you know what it would mean if Konoha found out about this?
On the screen
The movie has reached its climax!
Uchiha led the Konoha, holding up the Konoha Forehead Protector aloft.
The soldiers and ninjas, who had fallen into chaos and regarded each other as bandits, were immediately stopped by their superiors and ordered to cease fighting.
Not a single hair can be moved before the Konoha leave, or you will be punished according to military law!
The villagers and ninjas watching the movie couldn't help but imagine themselves in Konoha.
Simply holding a Konoha Forehead Protector is enough to stop the fighting between the two sides.
How powerful is Konoha?
Why couldn't I have been born in Konoha?
Some villagers and ninjas who were unhappy with their lives had even become mentally twisted, blaming all their misfortunes on the Kazekage Building, hating Sunagakure, and becoming a village-hating party!
"As expected of Konoha! Our Sunagakure... sigh, we're a hundred times worse. I wonder when we'll ever catch up with Konoha!"
"Catch up with Konoha? Don't even dream about it. Our Sunagakure will never catch up with Konoha. Konoha's ninjas even wash their Shuriken seven times. Can our Sunagakure ninjas do that?"
"This is the inherent weakness of the Sunagakure ninja!"
"If I ever have the chance, I'll definitely immigrate to Konoha. Oh, no, I absolutely will. The Konoha Konoha is about having equal opportunities for everyone when it comes to dreams. Only Konoha in the entire Ninja world can achieve that!"
Whispers arose.
The people of Konoha constantly belittled Sunagakure and then elevated Konoha, deriving a peculiar and indescribable sense of exhilaration from it.
at the same time
In a corner of the movie theater.
The Third Mosa silently took it all in, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and an indescribable anger welled up inside him.
Since Kazekage Mosa returned to Sunagakure, he has been trying to reduce Konoha's influence on Sunagakure, but unfortunately with little success.
He wanted to reduce ties with Konoha and use the funds accumulated by Sunagakure over the years to invest in business in the Land of Wind. However, this was met with collective opposition from the Jonin Conference, and the villagers raised flags and gathered in protest.
He wanted to reduce the number of exchange students between Sunagakure and Konoha, but this was opposed by the high-ranking members of Sunagakure. They argued that Sunagakure was backward, ignorant, and foolish compared to Konoha, and if they didn't send their clan members to Konoha to study, what future did Sunagakure have?
They received funds from Konoha and even carried Konoha's green cards in their pockets.
Every year, Konoha's foreign affairs department selects some high-ranking officials from Sunagakure to visit Konoha, exchange experiences on ninja village development, and let them experience what a civilized world is like.
So, how could the high-ranking officials of Sunagakure not know whether Konoha is good or bad?
Konoha is fantastic!
The feeling of Mosa is no longer as wonderful as it once was.
The easier it was to obtain Konoha's funds back then, the hotter they are now.
For both nations and ninja villages, independence and autonomy are true luxuries!
Unconsciously
A large, out-of-control group is lurking in Sunagakure.
They use Konoha's funds to promote Konoha at all times, while secretly belittling Sunagakure, and even openly belittling Sunagakure.
As long as it involves Konoha.
They would immediately stand up and speak out for Konoha, and work tirelessly for Konoha.
Mosa hadn't realized it at first, perhaps because he was under the scorching sun while working as a gold miner in the desert, but now he had come to understand the seriousness of the matter.
He discovered that his orders were no longer effective when it came to Konoha.
Obstacles and constraints are everywhere!
The goal was to weaken Konoha's influence and gradually lead Sunagakure towards independence.
This road is practically impossible to travel on!
The spirit of Sunagakure: Konoha people mingle throughout Sunagakure.
They spoke up together, they exerted their strength together.
Even if Mosa is the Kazekage, it's to no avail.
What, you, Kazekage, are trying to force your way in?
We're already being kind by staying in Sunagakure with you through thick and thin.
If you dare to force me!
Believe it or not, we'll purge the court of corrupt officials!
Believe it or not, we'll just moisturize it directly?
Anyway, we all have Konoha's green cards in our pockets, so we can get Konoha's protection.
Moreover, over the years, they have used Sunagakure's funds to acquire many properties in Konoha.
If you go to Konoha, you can establish a foothold Konoha with a few years of hard work.
It might even develop better!
I stayed on that lousy ship in Sunagakure because I had no other choice.
But now.
Sunagakure is not their only way out.
The ninja villages come and go, but the ninja clans remain.
Our ninja clan can live anywhere, it doesn't matter!
The movie has reached its finale.
A sentence engraved on the back of the Konoha Forehead Protector appeared on the movie screen.
"No matter where you are in the Ninja world, the powerful Konoha Village will always be your strongest support. Remember, you are a glorious Konoha Ninja!!"
This instantly ignited the emotions in the movie theater, and the whispers became increasingly louder.
It's terrifying, absolutely terrifying!
As Kage Level expert, Mosa naturally had sharp ears and eyes, and the whispers reached his ears with resounding clarity.
That's so sharp, so piercing!
Has the situation deteriorated to this extent?
The villagers of Sunagakure have been infiltrated even more thoroughly!
There are also ninjas from Sunagakure.
They all consider it an honor to obtain Konoha Green Card!
Many high-ranking officials in Sunagakure were also corrupted!
If this continues
It seems that Sunagakure only knows about Konoha, but not about Kazekage.
So, is Sunagakure in charge, or is Konoha in charge?
(End of this chapter)