Konoha In early December of 1947, the weather was getting colder and colder, and the fighting on the front line was gradually decreasing.
Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi is quite satisfied with the current situation. Although Orochimaru is a little more aggressive, breaking the alliance in one battle really made everyone at Konoha breathe a sigh of relief.
Iwagakure was attacked by Kumogakure continuously, and the pressure on Land of Grass's front line dropped sharply.
At the regular meeting, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura rarely praised Orochimaru. When talking about Amegakure's trends, they took the initiative to ask Danzo:
"We got news that Land of Rain seems to have a very popular new organization?"
"The other party seems to want to engage in peace negotiations, Danzo, do you have detailed information about this organization?"
Mitokado Homura looked at Danzo, who nodded calmly and responded with squinted eyes:
"It's just a small organization that can only fantasize and deceive young people. They did find Orochimaru, but their ideas were too naive."
"Don't pay attention to them. The influence of this organization is not enough! If it is not destroyed in a few years, maybe it can be used."
"Currently, if Amegakure wants to preserve its strength, we must crush Hanzo's delusions."
Utatane Koharu stopped asking questions after hearing about the small organization. She knew that Danzo would not let Amegakure develop. Root had already infiltrated Land of Rain.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, will the quota be released for Chunin Ninja Exams next year?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent again. Of course he knew that the current war was just an "appetizer" and the other party would never give up unless he handed over the commission to Sunagakure.
After puffing for a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen whispered:
"Let the children Asuma get ready!"
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The frontline battlefield is far away from Genin. Whenever Shu Furukawa's name is mentioned in a battle report, the teenagers will be eager to try and kill. They are ready.
Kakashi and Might Guy, who returned to the village early, fell silent when they heard these sounds.
There were rumors before that the Iwagakure battlefield offensive did not distinguish between ourselves and the enemy. The two of them felt that it was a group of madmen fighting!
Several seniors died here, which shows the tragic situation of the war.
Under such circumstances, Orochimaru charged with Shu Furukawa and survived unharmed in the end. The battle report cannot accurately reflect the battlefield situation.
In the Tea Street meatball shop, Asuma leaned on the table like a bad boy, holding a bamboo stick in his mouth and greeted Kakashi and Might Guy at the door:
"Long time no see, Kakashi, Kai!"
"I heard that you also went to the front line to fight. How do you feel?"
Kakashi sat down at the table, ordered two five-color meatballs and slowly expressed his feelings:
"Land of Grass's frontline was okay, but Kumogakure seemed to be attacking from behind. I didn't feel too much pressure when I left. After all, I was only responsible for protecting the supply line."
"Land of Rain's newcomers to the battlefield will definitely die. Even the transportation lines have violent conflicts. The situation on the front line is difficult to describe."
Might Guy frequently opened the three gates during the battle, and his body was exhausted. At this time, he also lost his former vitality. When talking about the battle, he said with some fear:
"Sunagakure attacked us like crazy, many seniors died on the frontal battlefield."
Asuma believed this when he saw both of them looking overdrafted. He just thought about it for a moment and asked curiously:
"It was so difficult, but we still won?"
"Well, we won."
Might Guy lowered his head and responded. Thinking of the battlefield situation at Iwagakure, he really couldn't explain how he won.
A tragic victory is also a victory.
Kurenai Yuhi helped bring the meatballs to the two of them, and found that the three of them were silent, so he laughed and joked:
"Asuma, haven't you seen each other for a long time? Or are you a little nervous facing the two Chunin?"
"Red, I'm just thinking, next year I will definitely become Chunin."
Asuma tried hard to regain face for himself, Kurenai Yuhi chuckled again, looked at the two people opposite him curiously and asked:
"Have you talked to Xiu about new drugs? Recently many people have been requesting Lady Tsunade to open up supply."
Speaking of this drug, Kakashi and Might Guy were both a little embarrassed. In the end, they did not hide it, and each of them persuaded:
"At first I wanted to enhance nerve reflexes and brain processing speed, mainly to better use Chidori. I took this as inspiration and decided to develop the drug."
"I just want to open the secret technique more easily. The new medicine is indeed effective, but it is best not to use it."
Might Guy was worried that the two of them didn't know enough about Chakra's acupuncture points, so he simply suggested:
"Involving the opening of the brain and Gate of Healing, you will really die!"
Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi were shocked. They thought it was a secret medicine with little burden, but the side effects turned out to be fatal?
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Land of Rain Konoha camp, Yahiko took Konan and several Akatsuki members and tried to visit Orochimaru again, but was rejected again.
"Damn it! I can't do anything!"
Yahiko grabbed his orange hair and blamed himself in a low voice. Konoha Ninja passing by just thought they were air, and no one cared what the Small Nations ninja was thinking.
"Don't say that, Yahiko, you have done your best."
"In this country, you are the only one who has the courage to express your demands in front of Orochimaru."
"It is this courage that makes us choose to follow you, don't deny yourself easily!"
Idaten Kyusuke loudly encouraged his leader, and several members also affirmed Yahiko's behavior. The first step towards peace is success.
Konan remained silent until he saw a familiar figure in the camp, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
Shu Furukawa, wearing Konoha white armor and carrying a short sword, appeared in front of several people and said calmly:
"Lord Orochimaru will not agree to the peace request because Sunagakure's attack is just a test."
"You have already felt the decrease in commissions, and this situation, Sunagakure, has been going on for a long time."
"Give up. No one can understand each other at this time. You can secretly accumulate strength. Replacing Hanzo is the best way to save this country."
Idaten Kyusuke didn't want the leader to be denied, so he immediately shouted at the top of his lungs:
"What are you talking about! The reason for the decrease in commissions is that you Konoha Ninja took away most of the market..."
"Stop arguing, Hatosuke!"
Konan saw the unkind looks from the surrounding Konoha Ninja and hurriedly stopped him. Shu Furukawa didn't care, and threw out a bag of specially made Military Ration Pill again, and simply warned:
"This is my last inventory, and I will not use Konoha's resources to fund you."
"These Military Ration Pill will double the pressure on the cells, and it is actually a waste to use them for commissioned tasks."
Konan put it away carefully. The only gain from coming to Konoha this time was to get to know this kind ninja. He looked at the other person's back and subconsciously asked:
"Can you tell me your name? Thank you very much!"
Shu Furukawa didn't respond, just waved and left quickly.
Idaten Kyusuke looked unhappy and complained in a low voice next to Konan:
"You cool kid! I will give him ten times more supplies in the future!"