Konoha

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Konoha (木叶)
Alias(es)	Hidden Leaf Village
Affiliation	Land of Fire 33
Leader	Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze; formerly Lord Third, Hiruzen Sarutobi 1 215
Status	Active; participating in the Fourth Shinobi World War as part of the Allied Shinobi Forces 297 320
Known allies	Sunagakure and Kirigakure; cooperates with the other great villages through the Allied Shinobi Forces 107 205 320
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background

Konoha was founded before Xuanhui's generation. Its establishment brought a period of peace among the major clans, who subsequently began advocating free love; Xuanhui was born from the mixed Uchiha, Uzumaki, Nara, and Yamanaka lineage that resulted from this social change. 1

Hashirama Senju, the First, is credited with pacifying a chaotic era and laying the village's foundations. Tobirama Senju, the Second, subsequently advanced its administration and development. His establishment of institutions such as ANBU and the Ninja Academy provided models that other villages' second-generation Kage adopted. 76

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi, Konoha identifies and cultivates exceptional young shinobi. Hiruzen personally accepts Xuanhui as a student after learning he possesses four innate chakra natures, then later supports his advancement through academy examinations, frontline assignments, and a prospective jōnin application. 1 23 32 47

Xuanhui is subsequently promoted to jōnin and becomes a major contributor to the village's military, scientific, and charitable activities. At fourteen, he has spent two years undertaking roughly half of Konoha's S-rank missions. By twenty, he has completed 2,077 S-rank missions, established connections across its major clans, and become director of the Konoha Orphanage. 53 105 108

The village's later development impresses the resurrected Hashirama and Tobirama. Hashirama particularly welcomes the mixed-clan ancestry of Xuanhui and the appointment of the civilian-born Minato Namikaze as Fourth Hokage, seeing both as evidence of greater harmony and opportunity. 215 216

Organization

Institution / Force	Known role
Hokage's office	Oversees village policy, approves missions and promotions, and directs wartime deployments, initially under Hiruzen Sarutobi and later under Minato Namikaze. Konoha's rapid growth creates an increasing administrative workload, leading Minato to consider appointing an assistant. 22 47 215 248 297
Konoha shinobi forces	Defend the village's borders and conduct offensive, intelligence, escort, and sabotage missions. Its training policy encourages varied specialties rather than a uniform military template. 13 35 43 123
Medical corps / Medical Department	Tsunade initially seeks to reinforce it with medical supplies captured from Hidden Rain. She later becomes Medical Department head, while expanded medical education makes medical ninja approximately one-sixth of Konoha's force. 47 107 216
Village orphanage	Initially a neglected orphanage in southern Konoha; Hiruzen proposes funding its renovation and appointing Xuanhui as vice director. Xuanhui later serves as director, continues supporting the children, and approves Yakushi Nonō's application to work there. 47 105 108 206
Chūnin Exams	Formal promotion examination comprising written, skill-assessment, wilderness, and individual-combat stages. Later hosted with visiting delegations from other villages, serving diplomatic as well as promotional purposes. 31 260 261
Ninja Academy	Founded through Tobirama's institutional reforms. Tsunade and Dan Katō expand its medical-ninja training, while the retired Hiruzen serves as an adviser and ninjutsu instructor. 76 98 101 216
ANBU	A covert force originating in Tobirama's reforms; Nawaki later serves as its captain. 76 216
Root	Formerly Danzō's directly subordinate intelligence organization. After his death, its personnel are transferred to Dan Katō's Intelligence Department. 167 191
Intelligence Department	Headed by Dan Katō, who receives the leaderless Root personnel after requesting additional staff. 167
Konoha Military Police Force	Fugaku Uchiha serves as its captain before becoming head of the Uchiha clan. 118 138
Research laboratories	Orochimaru and Xuanhui develop biological, chakra-related, and technological innovations. Xuanhui's later laboratory also supplies equipment and books for Tobirama's research. 64 101 107 216

Leadership and Succession

After the Third Shinobi World War, Hiruzen concludes that Konoha's victory owes more to the emerging generation—especially Minato and Xuanhui—than to his own basic command. At a memorial service, he announces his intention to step down and schedules the Fourth Hokage's inauguration for one month later. 159 161

Xuanhui declines the prospect of becoming Hokage. Fugaku likewise refuses to seek the position and instead supports Minato, placing the clan's political future ahead of his personal candidacy. Hiruzen and Xuanhui subsequently agree that Minato should succeed him. 107 161 168

Minato becomes Fourth Hokage, while Hiruzen takes an educational role at the Ninja Academy. Much later, Minato resists Xuanhui's suggestion that they already choose successors, considering themselves still young. However, he acknowledges that the village's expansion has buried him in paperwork. Xuanhui offers to find an ANBU candidate for an assistant position after Minato rejects Dan Katō and Jiraiya as impractical choices. 215 216 248

Geography and Facilities

Location / Facility	Description
Hokage Rock	Monument bearing the Hokage's faces. Xuanhui conceives his initial Light Release research direction while watching the sunrise from Hiruzen's stone face; Minato's likeness is added after his succession. 30 216
Training Ground Seven	Located on the village's western edge and used by Orochimaru during Xuanhui's early training. 7
Southern orphanage	Site of the initially neglected village orphanage later supported and directed by Xuanhui. 47 108
Hospital facilities	Expanded with village support as medical-education reforms approach completion. Tsunade and Dan Katō work at the hospital, which also serves as a meeting place for their companions. 101 107
Clan compounds	Include the Uchiha, Hyuga, and Hatake residential areas, which serve as settings for training, family visits, and clan affairs. 76 105 118 219
Village gate	Reception point for visiting diplomatic and examination delegations; Izumo and Kotetsu serve as gate guards. 248 261
Xuanhui's laboratory	A research facility at his home, containing computers, scientific equipment, and books inherited from Orochimaru's studies. 216 217

Nawaki periodically inspects the village's streets and greenery. When Hashirama and Tobirama return in disguise, they are astonished by how much Konoha has grown since their deaths. Visiting Sand and Takigakure genin likewise find its lively streets and inventions striking, especially in comparison with Takigakure's simpler roads. 216 217 261

Second Shinobi World War

Escalation

Increasing border clashes lead Konoha to anticipate another war. Hiruzen recognizes the danger posed by Hidden Sand's growth, while Hidden Rain's expansion under Hanzō the Salamander threatens neighboring states. 5 6 13

Hidden Rain formally declares war on its neighboring countries, including Konoha, and combat begins along Konoha's border. Konoha also clashes with Hidden Sand, where Sakumo Hatake leads its forces into an advantageous position. 30 38

Hidden Rain initially succeeds in several incursions into Konoha's territory before being driven back. Konoha then pushes into Hidden Rain's territory to counter its advantage, although the persistent rain, poor visibility, and muddy ground favor Rain shinobi. 32

Hidden Rain Front

Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru serve as Konoha's principal frontline commanders. During a Hidden Rain raid, Xuanhui transmits the enemy's positions directly to Konoha's jōnin, allowing the defenders to divide and defeat the attacking force. 34 35

Xuanhui subsequently destroys Hidden Rain's Outpost Number Eight, boosting Konoha's morale and easing pressure on the front through his combined intelligence, stealth, and combat capabilities. 36

When Hanzō personally attacks, he incapacitates much of Konoha's force with poison. Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru endure the battle long enough for Hanzō to recognize them as “Konoha's Three Ninja.” 40

Strategic Victory and Stalemate

Xuanhui infiltrates Hidden Rain's rear area, loots medical supplies, destroys Hub Two's materials, and sabotages Hub One's armory. Hanzō mistakes the operation for a larger Konoha deployment and withdraws his forces behind Rainy Night Gorge. 43 45

Konoha chooses not to pursue into Rainy Night Gorge, whose narrow, fog-covered terrain favors defense. Instead, its forces maintain their position outside the gorge while Hidden Rain remains unable to counterattack freely. 45

Hidden Sand Front and Resolution

Sakumo continues leading Konoha's forces against Hidden Sand, including directing Earth Release units to erect defensive ramparts against puppet and sand attacks. Xuanhui and Dan Katō's counter-infiltration efforts greatly reduce deaths from covert ambushes and help preserve Konoha's advantage. Hidden Sand eventually abandons assassination and infiltration in favor of concentrating its forces on the main battlefield. 61 71

Xuanhui spends a month fighting on the intensified front, attracting the Third Kazekage's attention through his unusual light weapon and the burns suffered by enemy shinobi. Hidden Sand's leadership initially considers killing him, but its military predicament also prompts discussion of abandoning the war and allying with Konoha. 66 71

The Third Kazekage treats an alliance as a practical alternative to continued fighting, prioritizing his people's interests over his pride. Xuanhui's defeat of the Kazekage contributes to ending the war, and he becomes known among Konoha's younger generation as the hero who ended the Second Shinobi World War. Sunagakure subsequently becomes Konoha's ally. 72 102 107 119

Development and Reform

Medical Education

Tsunade and Dan Katō's educational proposal receives unanimous approval and is implemented the following year, initiating a reform of Konoha's educational system. Expanded medical-ninja training at the Ninja Academy produces graduates ready for practical service. 98 101

The reform gives children with limited aptitude for conventional ninjutsu a viable route into the profession through structured medical study. Medical ninja eventually account for almost one-sixth of Konoha's force. Sunagakure becomes the first neighboring village to imitate the policy. 107

As the project approaches completion, Konoha provides strong support for constructing additional hospitals. Tsunade's medical work, Jiraiya's education of younger shinobi, and Orochimaru's technological research become complementary contributions to the village's growth. 107

Technology and Research

Konoha initially purchases technology from Kumogakure, but repeatedly receives defective goods. Visiting Cloud technicians delay repairs while sightseeing, sometimes forcing Konoha's personnel to repair the equipment themselves. 53 55

Under Xuanhui's guidance, Orochimaru develops a steam engine. Konoha's researchers begin studying and building it, while factory construction enters the village's development agenda. Scientific progress accompanies educational and medical reform during several prosperous years. 107

Orochimaru and Xuanhui's biological research produces a prosthetic arm and successful Wood Release awakening for Nawaki. Their later experiments also create a small chakra-producing sample from Eight-Tails cells, whose potential as a chakra battery is investigated because humans cannot directly absorb its special chakra. 64 101

Konoha's later technological progress is associated with its ninja showing few obvious signs of aging. Xuanhui continues advancing technology alongside teaching and orphanage support. 206

Orphanage and Youth Training

Xuanhui continues financing and raising the orphanage's children, with Yakushi Nonō devoting herself to its work. After the Third Shinobi World War, major clans select promising orphans to raise as companions and guards for their younger members. Xuanhui refuses the Hyuga clan's requests because it intends to impose the Caged Bird Seal on the children. 105 191 206

He gathers the twelve members of Konoha's new generation, along with Sai, and develops individualized training paths. Civilian-born students such as Sakura, Sai, Tenten, and Rock Lee receive additional attention. Sakura begins studying the Strength of a Hundred Technique under Tsunade from an early stage, while Tenten's sensitivity to space-time techniques leads Minato to teach her Flying Thunder God. 206 227 268

The later Chūnin Exams demonstrate the effectiveness of this training. Nearly all of Konoha's new generation pass the first two rounds, and the final matches display exceptionally advanced techniques. Minato and Hiruzen unanimously approve the younger generation's promotions at a high-level meeting; the examination produces the highest promotion rate in its history, attributed to the candidates' strength rather than leniency. 263 268 271 276

Third Shinobi World War

Outbreak and Deployments

Iwagakure declares war amid concern over Konoha's alliance with Sunagakure. At Konoha's war council, Jiraiya is selected to command the force facing Kitsuchi, with Ino–Shika–Chō volunteering and Tsunade, Dan Katō, and Orochimaru also expected to serve. Sakumo remains in the village, while Xuanhui initially stays behind to monitor the Third Raikage's movements. 123

After withdrawing from its invasion of Sunagakure, Kumogakure declares war on Konoha. Kirigakure also chooses to fight both Konoha and Sunagakure, leaving Konoha opposed by three great villages simultaneously. Sunagakure debates Konoha's request for assistance before a majority supports sending reinforcements. 124 126

Changing Balance

Kumogakure and Iwagakure eventually become heavily occupied fighting one another, giving Konoha room to recover. Minato's reputation as the Yellow Flash rises rapidly; Ōnoki orders Iwagakure forces to retreat whenever they encounter him, accepting mission failures to preserve troops. 132

Sunagakure's aid is inconsistent. Rasa remains on the sidelines when Konoha appears to hold the advantage, frustrating Xuanhui, while the Third Kazekage tolerates his decisions so long as Sunagakure remains safe. 132

As manpower shortages worsen, Konoha and its enemies send younger ninja and reserves to the front. On the southeastern front against Kirigakure, Xuanhui intervenes when the Seven Ninja Swordsmen corner Guy, Genma, and Ebisu, supporting Might Duy's attempt to protect them. 136

After nearly two years of fighting, Konoha has the lowest casualty rate among the Five Great Nations. Its “two lights,” Xuanhui and Minato, are credited with an exceptional defensive advantage: Xuanhui can confront opponents below the Six Paths level, while Minato can hold back armies numbering in the thousands. 141

Final Operations and Ceasefire

Konoha launches the Kannabi Bridge demolition mission to break Iwagakure's remaining resolve by cutting its supply route. Minato takes Kakashi, Obito, and Rin on the operation. 148

Near the war's conclusion, Xuanhui holds Roshi and Han away from the battlefield for two days before releasing them. Both express opposition to another war with Konoha. Konoha's ceasefire offer, together with pressure from Hidden Sand, leaves Ōnoki little choice but to sign an agreement. Orochimaru describes the war as nearly over, with only Hidden Mist still resisting. 151

The Third Shinobi World War subsequently ends, and peace gradually returns across the shinobi world. Hiruzen prepares to transfer leadership to the new generation. 159 161

Diplomacy and Internal Affairs

Village Alliances and Trade

Sunagakure's postwar alliance with Konoha supports mutual development and the adoption of medical-education reforms. Their combined prosperity and partnership alarm Iwagakure and Kumogakure, helping create the geopolitical conditions for renewed conflict. 107 123

Konoha later becomes allied with Kirigakure. Mist shipments traveling through Konoha toward Amegakure, the shinobi world's largest trading market, receive slightly reduced tariffs provided Konoha ninja participate in escorting them. The arrangement creates employment for Konoha and improves Kirigakure's access to trade. 205

Xuanhui proposes jointly holding Chūnin Exams with Sunagakure to encourage exchanges beyond their commercial dealings. Konoha subsequently invites neighboring villages, including Takigakure and Kusagakure, and receives the Sand and Takigakure delegations at its gate. 249 260 261

Kumogakure Disputes

Kumogakure's attempt to kidnap Kushina prompts immediate condemnation from Konoha's leadership. The Cloud apologizes after unsuccessfully demanding an explanation of Konoha's intentions. 61

Years later, Kumogakure renews its search for other villages' kekkei genkai and targets the Hyuga clan's Byakugan. Xuanhui monitors the threat, particularly its danger to Neji, and prepares for the Cloud envoys' arrival with Tsunade's assistance. 206

During the resulting confrontation, Xuanhui rejects Kumogakure's attempt to covet the Byakugan and frame Konoha. He makes clear that Konoha welcomes friendly visitors but will meet enemies with force. The Fourth Raikage also recognizes the deterrent represented by Konoha's surviving major fighters and its “Two Lights.” 209 210

Clan Relations

Hiruzen sees support for Xuanhui's access to Uchiha techniques as a means of easing tensions between the clan and the village. Xuanhui later encourages Fugaku to become clan leader and address those tensions, particularly the problems associated with the Second Elder's family. 27 76

Fugaku becomes clan head and supports Minato's Hokage candidacy rather than pursuing the position himself. During preparations for the Fourth Shinobi World War, he is again the first to voice support for Minato, followed by Ino–Shika–Chō and the other assembled leaders. 138 161 297

Xuanhui confronts the Hyuga clan over its treatment of the Branch Family and its attempted use of the Caged Bird Seal on orphanage children. By the time Toneri and Suijin visit Konoha, Neji has no Caged Bird Seal, and he and Hinata train together without the barrier it would have imposed. 191 211

Disgraced Hyuga elders are later expelled from the village. They plan to flee to Kumogakure but are killed by Itachi shortly after leaving; their bodies become evidence for his claimed defection when he seeks entry into the Akatsuki. 223 224

Danzō, Root, and Orochimaru's Departure

Danzō pursues restoration of Hashirama-cell research and pressures Orochimaru to experiment on infants. Orochimaru refuses both the proposal and Danzō's attempts at bribery and coercion. 64

After Hiruzen announces his retirement, Danzō tries to improve his Hokage prospects by targeting the Akatsuki and securing Hanzō's favor. His conspiracy culminates in the Amegakure confrontation, where Orochimaru, Kakuzu, and the Akatsuki trio oppose him and Hanzō. 161 163 164

Danzō's death is confirmed in Konoha when the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seals disappear from Root personnel. Hiruzen sends Jiraiya to investigate and transfers the leaderless Root ninja to Dan Katō's Intelligence Department. Privately, he mourns his long and difficult friendship with Danzō. 167

Orochimaru publicly presents his departure as a defection to pursue human experimentation. His farewell letter claims that Danzō stole research and conspired with Hanzō to gain the Hokage position. Xuanhui reinforces the account with forged evidence and persuades Hiruzen to protect Orochimaru's undercover mission within the Akatsuki; Hiruzen has him listed as missing. 164 168

Orochimaru later returns, and Minato restores his normal registration as a Konoha resident in the presence of the village's elderly advisers. He reunites with Hiruzen, Tsunade, and Dan, but declines the suggestion that he lead a squad, preferring scientific work. 288

Fourth Shinobi World War

Summit and Mobilization

After receiving news that Akatsuki has captured Killer B, Minato chooses Xuanhui and Nawaki to accompany him to the Five Kage Summit in the neutral Land of Iron. Their abilities, reputations, and experience with other major nations and the Akatsuki inform his decision. 293

On returning, Minato convenes a jōnin meeting and announces that the Fourth Shinobi World War is imminent. He, Xuanhui, and Nawaki explain that Akatsuki's power and a wider conspiracy threaten the entire world. Konoha's leaders and jōnin rally behind him, then begin assigning responsibilities using the village's jōnin register. 297

As the allied villages gather their jinchūriki at the Sanctuary, Konoha dispatches Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Might Guy, Naruto, and Kushina as a protection squad traveling toward Kumogakure. Gaara and Fū join the group. 297

Allied Operations

Konoha personnel serve across the Allied Shinobi Forces. Kakashi commands the Third Division, while Shikaku coordinates support between divisions as battles spread. Xuanhui and Tenten defeat the reanimated Kinkaku and Ginkaku, helping turn the coastal front into an Allied rout of White Zetsu. Xuanhui then proceeds toward the desert with Pakura, Mei Terumi, and Nawaki. 303

On the desert front, Xuanhui confronts six reanimated Kage, combining Light Release, stealth, clones, and sealing techniques to overpower and restrain them. Nawaki subsequently helps secure them within a large sealing construct. Allied observers recognize Xuanhui as a hero of the Third Shinobi World War. 305 306 307

White Zetsu infiltration creates a crisis of trust in the Allied camps. Sasuke exposes an impostor posing as Neji in Sakura's medical tent by recognizing inconsistencies in its behavior. He warns that the creatures can imitate faces and chakra but not the copied person's abilities, and that ordinary Sharingan and Byakugan identification is insufficient. Kushina supplies Minato with an idea that leads him to announce Naruto as the solution. 308

Returning Leaders and the Main Battle

Hashirama, Tobirama, and Mito, previously engaged in research on the moon, return to inspect Konoha as the conflict escalates. Tobirama later uses an old Flying Thunder God mark to bring them to Hiruzen, who is astonished to meet the resurrected leaders. They recruit the Third Kazekage before proceeding toward the battlefield. 308 309 318

The Allied Shinobi Forces converge against the Ten-Tails, including all five divisions, sensory and medical units, samurai, and Xuanhui's support squad. Konoha's shinobi participate in coordinated efforts to obscure, immobilize, and attack the enemy. Xuanhui directs Shisui forward while retaining Naruto and Sasuke for a later stage of the battle. 320

The younger generation demonstrates its collective strength against the Ten-Tails' fission creatures. Sakura opens a safe zone with her Strength of a Hundred Seal, while Lee, Neji, Tenten, Kiba, Shino, Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji contribute distinct combat and support abilities. Sai draws on Chiyo and Karin's chakra to summon Kaido. Minato meanwhile uses Flying Thunder God to save Mu and Ōnoki from Obito's space-time attack. 322

The conflict eventually carries Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Obito, Orochimaru, and Xuanhui into Kaguya's dimensions. Naruto and Sasuke coordinate their Six Paths-enhanced attacks, while the others provide protection, analysis, and escape support. The wider battle remains unresolved as the group adapts to Kaguya's dimensional techniques. 333 334

Key Personnel

• Hiruzen Sarutobi — The Lord Third; directs Konoha's wartime response and supports Xuanhui's development. After retiring, he becomes a Ninja Academy adviser and ninjutsu instructor, later joining the resurrected leaders' wartime mobilization. 1 23 47 161 216 318
• Jiraiya — One of Konoha's principal Hidden Rain commanders; later remains in the Land of Rain to train Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato. He returns to Konoha, mentors Minato and his teammates, commands forces against Iwagakure, and helps protect the jinchūriki during the Fourth Shinobi World War. 34 46 101 107 123 297
• Tsunade — Frontline commander and medical ninja; seeks to strengthen Konoha's medical corps. She becomes Medical Department head and, with Dan Katō, leads reforms to medical education and hospital development. 34 47 98 107 216
• Orochimaru — Frontline commander, researcher, and Xuanhui's primary mentor. His scientific work contributes to Konoha's medical and technological development. He leaves for an undercover role with the Akatsuki before later having his Konoha residency restored. 23 34 47 64 107 168 288
• Sakumo Hatake — Leads Konoha's forces against Hidden Sand. He later limits himself to A-rank missions and maintains a secure family life; during the Iwagakure war council, he remains at home. 38 105 123
• Xuanhui — A young Konoha shinobi whose reconnaissance, sabotage, and Light Release techniques materially aid the Hidden Rain front. He later becomes a celebrated war hero, orphanage director, researcher, and mentor, supporting village reforms and Allied operations without accepting the Hokage position. 35 43 45 107 108 119 303 320
• Minato Namikaze — The Fourth Hokage and wartime Yellow Flash. His battlefield reputation compels Iwagakure to order retreats on sight, and he later leads Konoha's response to the Fourth Shinobi World War. 132 215 297
• Dan Katō — Medical-education reformer alongside Tsunade and later head of Intelligence. His department absorbs Root's personnel after Danzō's death. 98 107 167
• Nawaki Senju — Restored to active ninja life through a prosthetic arm and Hashirama-cell research; awakens Wood Release and later becomes ANBU captain. He accompanies Minato and Xuanhui to the Five Kage Summit. 64 216 293
• Fugaku Uchiha — Military Police captain and subsequently Uchiha clan head. Supports Minato's succession and later wartime leadership. 118 138 161 297
• Danzō Shimura — Former Root leader and Hokage aspirant. His conspiracy with Hanzō ends in his death, after which Root personnel are reassigned. 161 167 168
• Yakushi Nonō — Orphanage worker devoted to its children and operations under Xuanhui. 105 206
• Pakura — Originally a Sunagakure shinobi; becomes a registered Konoha resident and Xuanhui's partner, participating in his research, diplomatic visits, and wartime support. 217 248 303
• Kakashi Hatake — Konoha jōnin, Team 7 leader, and Fourth Shinobi World War Third Division commander; develops the Purple Electricity series of techniques. 246 303
• Kushina Uzumaki — Minato's wife and a Nine-Tails jinchūriki alongside their son Naruto; later serves as a squad-leading jōnin and joins the jinchūriki protection squad. 244 288 297

Trivia

• Konoha permits frontline ninja to return to the village periodically when doing so does not disrupt deployments. 45
• Hiruzen considers Xuanhui a rare all-round talent whose continued growth could greatly benefit Konoha. 36
• Konoha's approach to shinobi development is described as allowing “a hundred flowers” to bloom, contrasting with Iwagakure's standardized training model. 123
• Xuanhui treats residence in Konoha as grounds for comradeship, reassuring Kushina that living in the village means she is not an outsider. 55
• The later Chūnin Exams attain a record promotion rate because their candidates are unusually strong, not because the standards are relaxed. 276
• Despite becoming a registered Konoha resident, Pakura retains warm personal ties with Sunagakure and travels there with Xuanhui. 217 248

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