At the end of July, Iwagakure Ninja's war-weariness reached its peak, and many ninjas were afraid to go to the Land of Fire border to fight.
Since the team that raided Tenchi Bridge disappeared without a trace, nearly 300 Iwagakure Ninja have disappeared without a trace.
In addition, several raids on the frontal battlefield also suffered heavy losses, and the number of seriously injured and tragically killed ninjas increased every day.
Fear spread in the hearts of Iwagakure Ninja on the front line, and Iwagakure had to take over early. The unexpected situation also disrupted Tsuchikage Ōnoki's plan.
Land of Grass Konoha In the camp, everyone Konoha Ninja was secretly relieved after seeing Minato Namikaze return.
Before this, many ninjas didn't know why Sunagakure Ninja called Shu Furukawa "Shu Furukawa Luo". After fighting together several times, Konoha Ninja finally understood.
The violent Taijutsu attack can kill the enemy with every punch and kick.
"Sharp" sword skills, whether it is the additional wind attribute Chakra or Lightning Release Chakra, when it falls on the enemy, it will often be "cut in two".
Faced with the siege of dozens of people, Shu Furukawa usually charges alone, and the last thing left behind is a pile of corpses. Konoha Ninja also felt his scalp numb when he saw it.
This is the lethality without using large-scale ninjutsu. When Shu Furukawa returned to the village to rest, many Konoha Ninja were confused. "Is this really a power that ninjas can master?"
Some people will be afraid, and naturally some people will worship it fanatically!
Minato Namikaze, who returned to the front line again, discovered this situation. "Master Xiu" made too many noises.
In the camp, Jiraiya was immersed in writing his novel. Minato Namikaze had become accustomed to the teacher's "offline" behavior. He coughed twice and asked, "Teacher, what happened during this time?"
"Ah, Minato, you are back. Love can indeed heal everything. After seeing you, my inspiration keeps coming out again!"
Jiraiya sighed loudly while holding up his pen. He noticed the disciples sighing and then briefly introduced the situation on the front line, "Xiu helped everyone complete the counterattack. Iwagakure Ninja has lost his courage.
"If nothing else happens, after a period of time when large-scale raids are launched to no avail, the war should be over."
"Ninjas can also feel fear, not to mention that the battles they are currently engaged in are meaningless."
"We occupy the commission market of Land of Wind, and it is impossible for the village to give up this part of the benefits."
Minato Namikaze scratched his head. As Jonin, he also knew about the Allies. Thinking of the rumors he heard when he returned to the village, he suddenly whispered, "Teacher, if Iwagakure attacks Sunagakure, will we help?"
"Haha, Minato, the agreement hasn't been signed yet. We have to wait until the war stops. After all, we are Five Great Nations ninjas. Sunagakure is not that simple."
"I can only say that Orochimaru and Xiuzai Land of Rain scared them. At that time, I complained about the battle losses. Looking at it now, I really lack leadership skills."
Jiraiya laughed at himself as he spoke, but quickly adjusted his mood, showed a lewd smile and joked, "When are you and Kushina going to have a baby?"
"I will give you a gift when the time comes. This is the latest masterpiece of Toad Sage!"
Minato Namikaze's face was slightly red. Although the wedding was not held, the two of them were indeed planning to have a child and had made a lot of efforts to this end.
"Teacher, don't discuss this kind of thing on the front line."
"I'm just curious about everyone's mood changes. It seems that no one is complaining about Kakashi."
Jiraiya sighed, and after thinking for a while, he showed a serious look and said, "Xiu reminds me of Orochimaru. No, Orochimaru doesn't have such strength at this age."
"One person can change the situation of the battle. As long as they are not besieged, the enemy will eventually die."
"The two are similar. They have not limited themselves to the profession of ninja. Minato, pay attention to Xiu for me."
"The more talented people are, the easier it is for them to go astray. I think you are what Great Toad Sage calls Child of Prophecy. You have the ability to change everything!"
"After Tsunade, you will definitely become Hokage and influence the entire world."
Minato Namikaze rubbed his yellow spiky head, laughed twice awkwardly, and then responded helplessly, "Teacher, the real world is not a story in a picture book."
" It will be many years before Lady Tsunade leaves office. The span of this prediction is a bit outrageous no matter how you think about it."
"Xiu, I can take care of him. After all, he will turn 12 in two months, so there is no need to be too strict with him."
Jiraiya touched his chin again and thought deeply. He felt that what the disciple said did make some sense. The more he thought about it, the more confused his mind became. He simply put the matter behind him. "In short, Great Toad Sage's prediction will not be wrong!"
"My disciple can lead the world to peace, Minato, please work hard."
Minato Namikaze responded with a bright smile. He had adjusted his physical and mental state. He was willing to continue killing for Kushina and the village.
Thinking of the teacher's words, Minato Namikaze walked out of the camp and thought to himself, "Are we going astray? It won't happen no matter how we think about it."
In early August, Land of Grass saw fewer and fewer frontline battles, and the war seemed to be coming to an end.
Konoha is not relaxing here. With the precedent of Kikyo Castle, Iwagakure Ninja may also launch a large-scale raid. At this time, the supply line becomes an important protection target.
Orochimaru returned to the village to rest, and the large amount of materials he collected needed to be sorted out. For this reason, he simply took this opportunity to accept a disciple.
In the evening, the passenger flow in Konoha Commercial Street has completely returned to its pre-war state, and the business in the izakaya is even more prosperous than before.
There are a large number of entrusted tasks, so there is no need to worry about making money. Many ninjas also start to spend money in advance to relieve the psychological pressure caused by the battle.
The booth in the corner was relatively quiet. Mitaraishi Anko was confused and looked at the side dishes on the table stupidly, still unable to believe that he had been hit by a "pie".
"What's wrong, Anko, don't these dishes suit your appetite?"
Mitaraishi Anko heard the voice and looked up at Shu Furukawa. The girl's face turned red and she stuttered, "Thank you... Senior... Senior, it's delicious."
For a girl who has just graduated from the Ninja Academy, it is like a dream to get up close and personal with the idol of the young ninja in the village.
Shaking his short purple hair, Mitaraishi Anko secretly pinched his thigh, and then secretly glanced at Orochimaru and Tsunade. The feeling of ecstasy once again surged into his heart. "I have been accepted as a disciple by Lord Orochimaru!"
Tsunade held his chin and glanced at the girl, then at Shu Furukawa who was pouring himself a drink. "Orochimaru, I thought you were joking before."
"By accepting Anko, you must shoulder the responsibility of being a teacher."
Orochimaru, who was wearing white casual clothes, chuckled and encouraged the disciple next to him with a rare soft voice, "Anko is very talented, I will naturally teach her well."
"Although I can't reach the heights of Shu, I will definitely become a unique ninja in the future."
"There is not much age difference between you. If you have any questions, you can always ask Xiu for advice. He has surpassed the two of us in many aspects."
Mitaraishi Anko covered his mouth in surprise. After realizing his impoliteness, he quickly lowered his head and responded respectfully, "Yes, Teacher Orochimaru! I will work hard to learn from my seniors."
The girl peeked at Shu Furukawa and couldn't move her eyes away when she saw the purple diamond-shaped mark on her forehead. After realizing that she had been looking at it for too long, Anko hurriedly lowered her head and secretly rejoiced. "It's better than the rumors in school!"
Shu Furukawa didn't pay attention to the girl's little movements. He was already accustomed to this kind of "bean sprouts" gaze. "Teacher, Lord Hokage agreed to establish a stronghold in Sunagakure? Back in the village, everyone seems to be still arguing about this matter."
Mentioning this matter, Tsunade suddenly felt a little tired. She finally understood why her teacher liked to balance the forces. "It is mainly a budget issue. Land of Fire's allocation and half of Land of Wind's commission are more for post-war subsidies."
"After deducting this part of the funds, some experiments require increased investment. To truly station at Land of Wind, more investment is required."
"And this is still a long-term job. Blindly betting for reputation is not suitable for the current situation."
Orochimaru shook his head indifferently, looked at Tsunade and teased softly, "Your body is getting younger and younger, but your thinking is starting to change like Teacher Sarutobi."
"Tsunade, there is no need to pay attention to those voices. You are Hokage. Just tell them how to execute it."
"As for the division you are worried about, it will not happen at all. Ninjas must rely on their strength to speak for themselves, and the weak should surrender to the strong."
Tsunade rolled his eyes angrily and said sideways, "You are still the same. In peacetime, the development of the village cannot be separated from the support of Ninja Clans."
"Hokage is recognized by everyone. Do you want me to argue with everyone with my fists?"
The two stopped talking about work. After Mitaraishi Anko received some tips and gifts, the girl was so happy that she burst into tears and looked very touched.
At the end of the dinner party, Mitaraishi Anko came to the door of the store with a red face. He looked at Shu Furukawa and asked stumblingly, "Senior... senior, if you have time... can I practice with you?"
"I will try my best to catch up with you."
After saying these words, Mitaraishi Anko's little face showed a look of longing, and his hands clenched into fists nervously. Shu Furukawa smiled when he saw the girl's expectant look, "Of course, if you have any questions, you can come to me for advice at any time."
"Lord Orochimaru takes good care of me, I will take good care of you."
Mitaraishi Anko was so happy that he almost jumped up. The girl waved vigorously when they said goodbye. Orochimaru saw this scene and the corner of his mouth curled up, looking at the back of Shu Furukawa: "Xiu, let me see your consciousness. Will you like this little toy?"
Tsunade, wearing blue casual clothes, was walking on the commercial street. Shu Furukawa beside her was already half a head taller than her. The ninjas she met greeted excitedly, "Lady Tsunade!"
"Master Xiu!"
Tsunade noticed the way Shu Furukawa responded with a smile, and his heart moved slightly. The two returned to Apartment, and Tsunade suddenly turned around and suggested. "Xiu, I want to change to a bigger house, and I can leave this place to Shizune."
"If you have time, you can accompany me to take a look."
"Okay, teacher."