News Returns

Tsuchikage stood in the tent with a somber expression, looking at a map in front of him.

This time, the Land of Lightning envoy's plan was something he had personally orchestrated.

The sole purpose was the Byakugan.

He had discussed it with the Raikage and others, believing that with the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's character, he would swallow this insult for the sake of the bigger picture.

By then, they would also obtain the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan, further strengthening the village's development in Ninja Body Technique.

As for whether Sarutobi would act contrary to their expectations and choose to stand firm and initiate war, they wouldn't mind such an outcome either.

Their Cloud Village had never been afraid of trouble.

But now, Sarutobi actually intended to stand firm and initiate war, and his actions were so swift. In less than a month, he had already mobilized a large army and quietly arrived at the front lines.

He felt that something was off about this matter.

This was not Sarutobi Hiruzen's style.

"Lord Tsuchikage." Someone else hurriedly ran in from outside the tent.

"What is it?" Tsuchikage asked, frowning. He had a bad feeling.

"Three of our teams have successively encountered people from Konoha, and almost all of them were wiped out." Under Tsuchikage's stern gaze, the person's cheeks were covered in sweat, and he said nervously.

"What?!"

Tsuchikage couldn't sit still and lifted the curtain to walk out of the tent.

He was already certain that the commander this time was definitely not Sarutobi, nor was it anyone under Sarutobi's command.

Directly abandoning the option of capturing prisoners and annihilating everyone—this was not the way anyone from the Hokage faction would act.

"Recall the other teams outside and have them all gather with me at Si Ming Mountain. Send an urgent message back to the Raikage, saying that the front lines need support."

Si Ming Mountain was the highest peak in the vicinity, and Tsuchikage's team was currently at the summit of Si Ming Mountain.

From this vantage point, looking out, battle sounds could be faintly heard in all directions, centered around Si Ming Mountain.

They were surrounded.

Tsuchikage asked with a grim expression, "Do you know who is commanding Konoha this time?"

"The other party is hiding very well. Our people have not seen the overall commander show their face. Most of those participating in the battle are from Konoha's small clans. Among the medium and above clans, only the Uchiha, Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Aburame clans are involved," the person reporting replied.

"Continue to investigate who the other party's overall commander is. Report to me immediately when you get any news."

Tsuchikage's eyes were filled with worry. The two major clans of Konoha were acting simultaneously, with the support of the Aburame and Inuzuka clans.

They had been lurking until they were actively exposed and discovered. The seniority and battlefield experience of this commander were not low. Konoha was definitely serious this time.

He could only hope that Lord Raikage would receive the news as soon as possible and send reinforcements. Otherwise, their vanguard team would have to consider retreating.

"Hokage, a great victory at the front!"

At this time, Konoha Village also received the battle report from the front lines.

Under Danzo's leadership, in less than a day since arriving at the border, they had continuously annihilated three Cloud Village teams, advancing step by step towards the opponent's main force.

"That old guy Danzo is still quite formidable." Torifu Koharu's face was filled with joy, as if she had won the battle herself.

"Spread the news and let the people in the village be happy too," Mitokado Homura said, stroking his beard.

The Anbu who was tasked with delivering the message scratched his head awkwardly and said, "The people in the village already know. Every household has already started celebrating."

Sarutobi frowned. The news spread too quickly.

He couldn't help but stand up and walk to the window, open it, and look down.

"Lord Danzo looks so young, but I didn't expect him to be so powerful."

"What do you mean young? My husband said that Lord Danzo is from the same era as the Hokage. The Land of Lightning is too much. The Second Hokage manifested and allowed Lord Danzo to regain his youth and lead the troops into battle."

"So, Lord Danzo is someone favored by the Second Hokage?"

The Konoha villagers below all had smiles on their faces, praising Danzo's achievements.

Skill Points +1

Skill Points +1

Skill Points +1

The constant reminders relieved the fatigue that Danzo felt from rushing.

Rushing.

That's right, his fatigue was from rushing.

As the commander-in-chief, Danzo only needed to give instructions and confirm the next route after each battle.

This kind of thing was easy for him. He didn't even need to think much, and the plan would naturally appear in his mind.

He opened the panel to check the total number of Skill Points he had obtained so far.

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[Main Attribute Panel]

Name: Shimura Danzo.

Age: Twenty-one years old.

Strength: C+

Body: C+.

Speed: A+

Spirit: A+

Skills:

Strength Amplification (Active) Critical Hit (Inactive)

Body Amplification (Active) Endurance Amplification (Inactive)

Speed Amplification (Active) Sprint (Inactive)

Spirit Amplification (Active) Mental Resistance (Inactive)

Skill Points: 123

Adding the previous ten points, this time the battle report made over a hundred people feel recognition and respect for him.

In the end, it was still because he lacked strength. If he had led the team to fight, instead of being an unseen commander behind the team, he should have been able to get more points with his management.

Danzo sighed.

Although he was the commander-in-chief, and every battle report started with a sentence like, under Lord Danzo's leadership, how great they were.

But the people who fought to the death were never him.

No matter how much effort he put in, there was no way to attribute all those achievements to himself.

However, this achievement was already very satisfying. At least Danzo didn't have to struggle with which skill to activate first. One hundred and twenty-three points were enough for him to activate all four skills.

"How is the battle situation?" Danzo looked at Yume Ryoma next to him and asked.

After the initial victory, Danzo ordered the team to be divided into three groups, with him leading one team, and Uchiha Fugaku and Hizashi Hyuga each leading a team.

The three teams simultaneously swept the Cloud Ninja teams near Si Ming Mountain and surrounded the main force of the Cloud Ninja in Si Ming Mountain.

"After the teams were separated, the speed of killing the enemy became faster. Those Cloud Ninja teams were annihilated before they could retreat to Si Ming Mountain," Ryoma replied.

Danzo's expression did not show any joy because of the battle situation. He continued to ask, "What about casualties?"

Ryoma said, "After separating into three teams, the number of casualties has also increased, but the injured have been retreated to the rear for treatment by Medical Ninjas as per your request."

"Lord Danzo, shouldn't I go and help too?" Everyone else in the village was fighting, but he was at the very back of Danzo's team, which made Might Guy anxious and scratching his head.

"I told you not to rush."

Danzo glanced at him and replied, "Cloud Village is not like Hidden Mist Village. They mainly use Ninja Body Technique, and they are not much worse than you in terms of physical training. Their efforts may be even more arduous than yours."