Boom!
The desk was punched to pieces by Third Raikage in anger.
At this time, four days had passed since Toroi was captured, and information was also sent back from Land of Rain.
Toroi was captured, and the three-man team that responded was wiped out.
The two four-man teams that went to pursue them were completely wiped out.
How can Third Raikage not be angry at such a loss?
If it was done by Sunagakure, forget it.
Even when Iwagakure did it, he wasn't so angry.
But Konoha.
I haven't even come to fight you yet, and you are causing trouble for me.
"Damn it!"
Third Raikage shouted angrily, "Immediately form a force of 400 people and raid the Land of Fire border!"
The assistant in the office immediately responded, "Yes, Lord Raikage!"
When the assistant left, Third Raikage's scowl subsided and his expression became calm.
Ōnoki That bastard is too calm.
He must give some stimulation.
Moreover, Konoha is the best attack target.
But Third Raikage also has to admit that Konoha is the most powerful.
Against Konoha alone, it will be a big loss, and several others must work together to contain the consumption.
Konoha Hospital, Lab.
Shita Genichi and Tsunade are busy, while Shizune and Uzumaki Ina are helping.
And lying on the experimental table is none other than Magnet Release ninja Toroi.
There are many instruments nearby, some of which even analyze chakra.
Magnet Release Ninja Toroi is not dead, just anesthetized.
Tsunade is responsible for studying its cells, while Shita Genichi controls and guides Toroi through Genjutsu, and then uses instruments to continuously analyze its Magnet Release chakra.
In the past half month, I have gained a lot.
It is a pity that Shita Genichi himself does not grasp the property changes of Lightning Release, and the property changes of Earth Release are only so-so.
Otherwise, he will try to practice Magnet Release on his own.
However, the gains from current research will not be wasted.
Shita Genichi believes that sooner or later he will be able to master the changes in the properties of Lightning Release.
"It would be great if we could find Third Kazekage and bring it over for study."
Shita Genichi stretched out and suddenly missed Sasori of the Red Sands.
Tsunade, who was staring at the microscope, raised his head. "Third Kazekage should be dead, right?"
Since he has been missing for so long and has not been seen, he is 90% dead.
Shita Genichi said with a smile, "You can still study cells even if you are dead!"
Unfortunately, the previously captured ninja Ice Release was tortured to death by the Intelligence Department.
Otherwise, for a living Ice Release ninja, with his current Genjutsu ability, coupled with these equipment, and the help of Tsunade and others, practicing Ice Release can at least save half the time and increase the success rate by half.
Now it can only be studied through cells, so the progress is much slower, and it is even more difficult to intuitively analyze the Ice Release Chakra.
"That's it for today!"
After stretching, Shita Genichi walked out of the laboratory, and then found that it was snowing outside.
Shizune and Uzumaki Ina came out from behind and were suddenly surprised. "It's snowing!"
The two immediately went out cheering, like two dancing larks in the falling snow.
Shita Genichi couldn't help but smile when he saw it.
Not long after, Tsunade also came out, crossing his arms. "I heard that the cloud ninja asked the village to hand you over, otherwise there will be a war?"
Shita Genichi nodded. "Yes, I didn't expect that I would be so important."
"But even if you hand me over, the Kumo ninja will still start a war."
"Third Raikage is very impulsive, but actually he is not brainless."
Tsunade nodded after listening.
Ten days ago, the Kumo Ninjas sent troops south, but Konoha was well prepared, so they were not attacked by the Kumo Ninjas.
So the two sides faced off at the border.
It was at this time that Yun Nin asked Konoha to hand over Shita Genichi.
The two sides have now been facing off for six or seven days.
Shita Genichi said, "After the New Year, Yun Ren should be withdrawing his troops from Land of Rain."
Tsunade thought for a moment and said, "Yun Ren is tempting Iwagakure to take action?"
Shita Genichi smiled and nodded, "Probably so."
"Withdrawing troops from Land of Rain and sending troops to Konoha, this will be a good time."
He feels that after Kumogakure ends the war with Sunagakure next year, Iwagakure will take advantage of Sunagakure's weakness to launch an attack.
Cloud Ninja's attack on Konoha may be a real attack, but now is definitely not the best time. Shita Genichi feels that Third Raikage must be very aware of this.
Therefore, Third Raikage wants Iwagakure to launch a war against Sunagakure, so as to have a better chance.
It is foreseeable that the Year 47 of Konoha, Ninja World situation will further deteriorate sharply, and it is impossible for Konoha to continue to watch the war.
In other words, now Konoha has entered the war.
Even though it was just a confrontation with Kumo Ninja.
Tsunade Although Tenten is staying at Konoha Hospital, he can feel that the war is coming just from the reserve of medical supplies, so after a moment of silence, he said coldly, "Don't just rely on your strength to mess around on the battlefield, otherwise, you will die quickly."
She has experienced Second Shinobi World War, and there are too many unpredictable things on the battlefield.
Orochimaru's strength cannot be said to be bad, but his younger brother Nawaki still died.
Duan Geng died in front of her eyes.
Is he weak?
Spirit Transformation Technique, once made the enemy frightened.
Moreover, she, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya almost died at the hands of Iwa Ninja.
At that time, their strength was not bad, they were all Jonin.
Shita Genichi naturally heard that Tsunade was caring about him, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have always cherished my life."
"Moreover, Flying Thunder God has also been initially mastered. If it really doesn't work, you can still escape."
Tsunade said noncommittally, "In this case, it would be best for Ina to let her stay at Medical Corps."
Shita Genichi was startled for a moment, and then understood what Tsunade meant.
Don't let Uzumaki Ina be a drag.
Will it be a drag?
Adamantine Sealing Chains, Medical Ninjutsu, the good Genjutsu, and Sensory Ninjutsu. By next year, you should have almost the same skills.
So Shita Genichi chuckled, "Lady Tsunade, don't underestimate Ina!"
After saying that, he stopped smiling, "And if you become a ninja, there are some things you cannot avoid."
Tsunade was silent, then waved his hand. "It's up to you!"
Shita Genichi changed the topic. "If war breaks out, Lady Tsunade you should be coordinating Medical Corps from the rear, right?"
Tsunade nodded. "This is the arrangement for the time being. Shizune will follow me when the time comes."
Shita Genichi nodded, and then took out the Flying Thunder God Formula bandage, which is the same style as Shizune and Uzumaki Ina: "This is the Flying Thunder God Formula mark."
Of course Tsunade knows this thing, and waved his hand arrogantly. "I'm in the rear, I don't need this."
"And..."
Click, click, click!
The joints of his fists crackled, and Tsunade snorted coldly, "You little brat, don't underestimate me, otherwise, I will blow your head off!"
Shita Genichi was furious, and immediately threw the bandage to Tsunade, and then ran away directly with Flying Thunder God.
Tsunade subconsciously caught the bandage, looked down at it, still didn't throw it away, and silently tied it to his left forearm.
As for why it's not on the wrist?
It's not convenient to ask.
On the frozen lake.
At this moment, Shita Genichi and Shadow Clone are sitting cross-legged on the ice in groups, clasping their hands and closing their eyes, trying to merge the two nature changes of Water Release and Wind Release to give birth to Ice Release.
Winter should be the best time to practice Ice Release.
At home.
There is also a Shadow Clone who is studying Transcription Seal in an attempt to develop a Transcription Seal that can seal other ninjutsu Genjutsu.
Also on the roof, there is Shadow Clone meditating with his eyes closed under the flying snowflakes, trying to develop Wind Release Sensory Ninjutsu.
Shita Genichi Although I spent this time in the laboratory, my practice was not wasted at all.
Time flies.
Before you know it, the New Year has arrived.
Konoha is still very lively, as if it has not been affected by the war at all.
In Land of Rain, although the intensity of the war has dropped, the battle between Sunagakure and Kumogakure continues.
In addition, there are intelligence personnel from various major ninja villages, which makes this country completely lack the flavor of the New Year.
War destroys everyone, whether they are ninjas or ordinary people.
In the southern part of Land of Wind, because winter has not yet entered, even in the New Year, the war is still in full swing.
Scorch Release Pakura's reputation is getting louder and louder, frightening and hating the ninjas of Kirigakure.
After the New Year, Shita Genichi was busy visiting relatives and friends.
For example, teachers Hatake Sakumo, Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Kushina, Tsunade... and also went to the cemetery to see Uchiha Namiichi and gave him the first bouquet of flowers in the new year.
Ice Release has not been developed yet.
Kekkei Genkai's practice is more difficult than imagined.
Year 47 of Konoha January 16th.
Shita Genichi was summoned urgently.
Anbu base.
After Shita Genichi arrived, Sarutobi Shinnosuke immediately said, "Genichi, the latest information, Kumogakure was attacked by Iwagakure when he was evacuating Land of Rain."
"At the same time, Iwagakure invaded Land of Wind, even faster than the previous Kumogakure."
Shita Genichi reacted immediately after hearing this. "Iwagakure Is the army divided into three groups?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded. "Sunagakure's troops were held back by Iwagakure before Land of Rain could withdraw Land of Wind."
I have to say, Sunagakure was really miserable this time.
First he was attacked by Kumogakure, then he was beaten back and then attacked by Iwagakure.
Although the background is different, one thing is the same: the emptiness of the country.
If Iwagakure is strong enough, he might be able to hit Sunagakure directly.
Shita Genichi said, "The war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure is about to begin."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded, and then said, "This time Genichi, your team B's mission is to go to the south of Land of Fire."
"There have been signs of Kirigakure ninja activities in the south recently. I'm afraid Kirigakure will take the initiative to launch a war against us."
Gekko Ryufu said, "According to the current situation, Kirigakure should take the opportunity to continue attacking Land of Wind, right?"
Shita Genichi shook his head. "You only looked at it from the situation, but not from the benefit."
"No matter how much tasks Land of Wind can have, Land of Fire is the richest place."
"Don't underestimate Kirigakure's appetite."
"Especially since they missed the last Ninja World war, their influence on land has declined greatly."
"In addition to diverting internal conflicts, they are also eager to expand their influence and seize more benefits."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded in agreement.
This analysis is almost identical to the analysis of Nara Shikaku.
So now Konoha seems to have not fully participated in the war, but Sarutobi Shinnosuke is worried in his heart.
Because the future war situation can be completely foreseen.
No matter it is Kirigakure, Kumogakure, Iwagakure will come and take a bite of Konoha.
Even Sunagakure does.
Therefore, Konoha High Command has already been proposed to take the lead in launching a war to avoid being besieged from several sides.
For example, now take the opportunity to attack Sunagakure and completely defeat Sunagakure.
But this proposal was rejected by Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Attacking Sunagakure now will make Kirigakure and Iwagakure cheaper.
And it is difficult to truly destroy Sunagakure.
In this way, Sunagakure will probably retaliate wildly against Konoha, which will create a situation where Konoha is one against four.
After exchanging information, the four Shita Genichi quickly packed their things and set off, heading straight to the south of Land of Fire.
At the same time, Sarutobi Shinnosuke led the team straight to the east of Land of Fire.
Four days later.
South of Land of Fire, near the border of Land of Tea, a battle ends.
Shita Genichi is currently using Sharingan to hypnotize the captured Mist Ninja to obtain information.
Akimichi Dodo and Gekko Ryufu clean up the battlefield.
Sarutobi Mikage was injured and is currently receiving treatment from Shita Genichi Shadow Clone.
By the time Shita Genichi's interrogation was over, Akimichi Dodo and the two of them had finished the war.
"Captain, look at this!"
Gekko Ryufu handed a brochure to Shita Genichi.
Shita Genichi took it and read it carefully.
Recorded above is the geographical map of the southern part of Land of Fire, as well as the locations of towns.
Akimichi Dodo said, "Is the Mist Ninja planning to launch an attack from the south?"
Shita Genichi said, "Everything is possible."
Based on the intelligence obtained from the prisoners, coupled with this physical evidence, Kirigakure's intention to launch an attack from the south of Land of Fire is very obvious.
But it could also be a smoke bomb.
Because from the geographical point of view.
Kirigakure launches an attack from the eastern coast of Land of Fire, and it is best to use Land of Waves and Land of Whirlpools as springboards.
Not only is the supply distance short, it is also closer to Konoha.
This means that the depth of Konoha can be reduced.
When attacking from the south, not only Kirigakure has to take a detour, but the distance is even further.
The distance from the south of Land of Fire to Konoha is also much farther than the distance from the east to Konoha.
These are all disadvantages.
But what if?
Kirigakure's move can be said to be a conspiracy. I'm afraid the purpose is to dilute Konoha's military strength.
"Liu Feng, Three Shadows, please send the information back to the village immediately."
Shita Genichi handed the booklet to Gekko Ryufu.
It happened that Sarutobi Mikage was injured and had to go back to Konoha to recuperate.
Gekko Ryufu immediately took the order to return to the village, while Shita Genichi and Akimichi Dodo rested for two hours before continuing to search for Mist Ninjas.
Regardless of whether Kirigakure wants to invade Land of Fire from the south, Shita Genichi must kill all these Kirigakure intelligence personnel now.
As a result, in just a few days, Shita Genichi's evil reputation spread back to Kirigakure again.
As for why he was recognized even though he was wearing a mask.
The characteristics of Shita Genichi are really too obvious.
Among Darkness Technique, Genjutsu, and Konoha Ninja, he is the only one using it.
And just when Shita Genichi killed the fog ninja and was terrified.
Inside Hokage Office, Sarutobi Hiruzen was caught in a dilemma.
Kirigakure is simultaneously investigating the terrain to the east and south of Land of Fire, which is obviously going to start a war.
And as Shita Genichi analyzed, the military strength is diluted.
After thinking for a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen summoned Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and Nara Shikaku for discussion.
Finally Sarutobi Hiruzen adopted Nara Shikaku's suggestion.
Mainly defend the eastern part of Land of Fire, while the southern part is mainly to deploy reconnaissance teams.
Because the depth is sufficient, it means there is more reaction time.
Land of Fire Southern Peninsula.
Shita Genichi killed the Mist Ninja who was trapped in Genjutsu, stood up and said to Akimichi Dodo, "Tangdong, retreat north immediately, the Mist Ninja plans to surround us."
The killings have been so brutal these days, Kirigakure even set up bait to divert their attention, and then surrounded and strangled them.