Konoha.
Uchiha Clan Grounds.
Goenji was naturally unaware that someone was talking about him. He was currently learning Sealing Technique, with a huge flame burning in front of him and a scroll laid out in front of him.
"Fire-Sealing Talisman"
With hands Hand Seals, he pressed them onto the scroll. Countless runes emerged from the scroll, entangling the flames in front of him. The flames, as if encountering heaven and earth, were led by the runes and slowly stuffed into the scroll.
On the scroll, a word "sealing" appears.
What had been burning earlier was a huge rock, now charred and cracked as the flames were absorbed, its black shape turning into charcoal.
"Sealing Technique truly live up to their reputation as the best of the current version. I never expected targeted Sealing Technique to be so powerful. No wonder Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was sealed by Naruto and Sasuke's Sealing Technique; they were specifically designed to target strong opponents."
This is very much in line with the characteristics of a ninja; intelligence is victory.
Seeing this, Goenji once again held the Sealing Technique in higher regard.
After months of practicing Sealing Technique, he could finally say that he no longer had a superficial understanding of Sealing Technique, but had reached a level that most ninjas had not achieved.
Of course, in just a few months, Goenji could not possibly reach the level of being the most powerful in history; he could only reach the level that an ordinary Jonin could learn.
It didn't have that feeling of a sudden, dramatic upgrade like Fire Release.
He has the talent for Sealing Technique, but not to the point of mastering Fire Release.
After several months, he has only laid a solid foundation and learned most of the simple Sealing Technique. As for the powerful Sealing Technique, he would need a long time to set them up before he could do so.
He can use sealing Sealing Technique like the Fire-Sealing Talisman, which only target flames, with ease.
"Fortunately, Sealing Technique are difficult to learn, and they also require time to develop for actual combat, otherwise my Fire Release would be completely countered!"
Konoha's requirements for Jonin are that they cannot be countered by the enemy and must have other abilities to counterattack. They really have experience.
The thought that enemies could use the Fire-Sealing Talisman to break the Fire Release technique sent chills down Goenji.
However, now that he has mastered the Ninjutsu Fire-Sealing Talisman and understands its characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, he is naturally not susceptible to this Sealing Technique. While learning it, he has already found a way to break it.
Actually, there are quite a lot.
After all, the Fire-Sealing Talisman, or any Sealing Technique, has its own flaws.
Moreover, he's not just skilled in Fire Release; it's just that Fire Release is his most powerful technique.
"Reporting, Goenji, the Lord Hokage requests your presence for a meeting."
Suddenly, a member of the Anbu Guard appeared and spoke to Goenji.
That speed—it's clear they're Konoha's elite.
Goenji nodded; it seemed that something big had happened on the battlefield again.
The plot has been disrupted by his butterfly effect, and he doesn't know what will happen next. He can only make some predictions about the battlefield based on his battlefield experience.
Whoosh--!
Following the Anbu Goenji, Uchiha and arrived at the meeting place of the Hokage and Konoha High Command. After opening the door and entering, he found many Konoha officials and found a seat to sit down.
Everyone else nodded at him when they saw him.
It also includes high-ranking members of clans like the Uchiha and Hyūga.
Here, he saw many familiar faces.
Of course, most of them are just keeping watch in Konoha and not going to the front lines. Only a few are in Konoha because the battlefield is very complicated now, and they might be driven back to their homeland if things go wrong.
The Konoha F4 were all there.
A figure saw Goenji and nodded to him.
This is a person dressed in the high-street clothing of the Aburame. Without even looking, Goenji could sense her aura and the Aburame Fuzei.
Long time no see. I didn't expect you to be back in Konoha now, and it seems you've been promoted. I just don't know if you're Special Jonin or Jonin.
Regardless of the type, even Special Jonin is still Jonin in Konoha's system, which is fundamentally different from Chunin; they are high-ranking members of Konoha.
Seeing this, Aburame Fuzei smiled slightly. Goenji was quite charming, and he was rarely pleased. At least one of the few people he knew well hadn't died on the battlefield.
"Alright, let's begin the meeting. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to speak up. Perhaps a small detail could save many of our comrades in Konoha."
Just then, Hiruzen Sarutobi saw that everyone who had been notified had arrived, and slowly spoke, his expression very serious.
The same was true for everyone else, including Danzo next to him.
Everyone listened attentively, and the atmosphere gradually became heavy.
"The situation on the battlefield is constantly changing. The battlefield in Sunagakure is currently relatively stable. Due to the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, there has been internal turmoil and the greatest loss of combat power. At present, it poses the least threat to Konoha."
However, the resources of the Land of Fire are coveted by other countries, including the Land of Wind, which suffered heavy losses. They may not attack proactively, but they will use their existence to force Konoha to be on guard against their attacks.
This is a psychological offensive by the other side. Konoha's temporary plan is to send people to persuade the Land of Wind to form an alliance with Sunagakure and reduce Konoha's military strength there.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly revealed the threat that Sunagakure posed to Konoha.
Upon Jonin from the Nara spoke up, "Trying to persuade Sunagakure is probably not a good thing for Konoha. Even if their strength is currently inferior to Konoha's, in the current situation, there is no better way for them than to hold Konoha back and gain more benefits."
To persuade them, we'll likely have to pay a price even greater than continuing the war.
"I agree. How about I go to the battlefield in Sunagakure? I'm better suited to deal with them. I've also improved recently, so defeating them shouldn't be a problem."
Goenji stood up and also expressed his opinion.
Yeah, I just want to fight.
After several months of training, he didn't just master Sealing Technique; his Fire Release has improved significantly. Although he hasn't fully developed his powerful Fire Release, he has made progress in all aspects.
Especially in terms of Chakra.
The spiritual energy enhanced by the war, and the physical energy growth during his golden age, both contributed to a significant improvement in his Chakra.
Even though he overdrawn his body's cells before, his body hasn't reached its limit yet; it can still grow for at least another year.
"Wouldn't attacking... probably provoke a backlash from Sunagakure? Their current objective is to amassed troops on the border to draw Konoha's attention. If we really attack, it might force Sunagakure to go all out, which would pose a greater threat to the situation on other battlefields."
One of the Sarutobi Clan Jonin up.
Everyone present remained silent.
Anyone who can fight would want to fight; none of them are cowards.
However, the current situation does not allow them to do so.
The threats from Iwagakure and Kumogakure, as well as the lurking Kirigakure, are all threats.