Starting Out With Indra's Chakra

Because of Tsunade, Orochimaru took rather good care of Nawaki. Of course, that was also because Orochimaru had not yet become so cold and detached.

If it were the future Orochimaru, he would not care even if Nawaki were Tsunade's younger brother.

"I heard Liu Feng had learned the Flying Thunder God Technique. Could you demonstrate it?" There was a hint of fervor in Orochimaru's eyes.

The current Orochimaru was deeply obsessed with ninjutsu. He had obtained the Flying Thunder God Technique as well; relying on Hiruzen Sarutobi's favor, it was easy enough for him to acquire anything that was not a forbidden secret technique.

Although the Flying Thunder God Technique was powerful, it did not count as a forbidden secret technique. Only techniques like the Reaper Death Seal, which harmed both the caster and the target, or secret techniques like the Impure World Reincarnation, which toyed with the souls of the dead, were forbidden.

Orochimaru had obtained it, but he had not learned it. He lacked talent in spatial techniques.

"Since it is Orochimaru-senpai's request, of course I will not refuse."

Liu Feng said with a faint smile.

Liu Feng did not have much of a favorable impression of Orochimaru, but neither did he dislike him. Especially since there was no conflict between them now, they could still interact amicably.

He took a specially made Flying Thunder God Kunai from his ninja tool pouch and threw it toward Orochimaru. Just as the kunai reached Orochimaru, Liu Feng's figure instantly appeared and caught it.

"May I ask how Liu Feng learned it? Do you have any insights?"

Orochimaru asked eagerly.

He already knew that Liu Feng had relied on the Flying Thunder God Technique to charge into the enemy camp, slaughter his way through it, and retreat unharmed. He could not help feeling envious and jealous.

"Without spatial talent, trying to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique is a waste of time."

What Liu Feng meant was simple: give up, because you simply did not have the talent.

"Is that so?"

Orochimaru frowned. He did not believe Liu Feng's words, thinking Liu Feng simply did not want to tell him. If it were him, he would never share his cultivation insights with someone else either.

Afterward, Orochimaru left, leaving only Liu Feng and Nawaki behind.

"Nawaki, the two of us are teammates from now on. We'll act together in the future."

After Orochimaru left, Liu Feng spoke to Nawaki.

"Mm, how did we become teammates?"

Nawaki was somewhat confused. What about his original teammates?

"Could it be that you do not want to be teammates with me? I only got transferred here after requesting it from the Third Hokage."

"Of course not. I'm happy to be teammates with you. I'm just a little confused."

Naturally, he hoped to become Liu Feng's teammate. Their relationship had already been quite good, and fighting side by side as teammates should make them work well together.

"I wonder what is going on. These past few days, the Sunagakure ninja, Amegakure Ninja, and Stone Ninja have not attacked us. I wonder if they are plotting something."

Nawaki sat down with Liu Feng, and the two began chatting.

Nawaki knew nothing about Liu Feng's earlier destruction of the supplies of the Three Ninja Villages. Or rather, ordinary ninja knew nothing of it. Only ninja of relatively high status knew.

Now that the Three Ninja Villages had lost their supplies, where would they find the time to attack Konoha? They were even worried that Konoha would attack them.

No one knew what Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking. Such a good opportunity had been laid right before him, yet he did not know how to seize it.

If they attacked the Three Ninja Villages now, they could definitely recover the losses they had suffered before. However, Liu Feng did not know that Hiruzen Sarutobi had actually made the ridiculous move of sending them a ceasefire proposal.

At the Command Center of Konoha Camp, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the reply from the Third Kazekage and the others, sinking into thought.

Earlier, Liu Feng had destroyed the supplies of the Three Ninja Villages and suggested taking the opportunity to attack them. At the time, Hiruzen Sarutobi had indeed been tempted.

If they had struck then, they definitely could have recovered their previous losses. But at the last moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi still hesitated.

Recovering their losses would certainly be gratifying, but once the Three Ninja Villages replenished their supplies, the situation would still remain unfavorable for Konoha.

For the sake of the bigger picture, Hiruzen Sarutobi had ultimately made a foolish move and sent ceasefire proposals to the Third Kazekage and the others, seeking to end this Ninja World War.

That was why no battles had occurred these past few days. Hiruzen Sarutobi had been waiting for the Third Kazekage and the others to respond, while the Third Kazekage and the others had been stalling for time to replenish their supplies.

"Sarutobi, why did you call me here?"

Danzo walked in and asked Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Take a look at this."

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the reply from the Third Kazekage and the others and handed it to Danzo.

After reading it, Danzo sneered and asked Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Do you dare agree to their terms?"

The Third Kazekage's reply demanded that they hand over Uchiha Liu Feng. In exchange, they would agree to peace with Konoha and end this Ninja World War.

When he first saw it, Danzo's first thought had been to agree, hand over Uchiha Liu Feng, and take the opportunity to eliminate him.

But Danzo immediately realized it was impossible. Handing over Uchiha Liu Feng was simply not an option.

Judging by Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, he had clearly been tempted, but he did not dare do such a thing. If Uchiha Liu Feng had been an ordinary Civilian Ninja, or even just an ordinary Uchiha Clan Member, Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely have agreed.

But Uchiha Liu Feng was the grandson of the Uchiha Great Elder. He held sway over more than half of the Uchiha family, and he might even become the next Uchiha Clan Head.

If he agreed, Konoha and the Uchiha would fall apart in an instant. The already dissatisfied Uchiha would definitely rebel.

Besides, even if he truly agreed, would the Third Kazekage really keep his promise?

"Hmph, I said before that we should take the chance to strike at the Sunagakure ninja, Amegakure Ninja, and Stone Ninja. Now look, the opportunity is gone."

Danzo snorted. He had also proposed attacking the Third Hokage before, but perhaps Hiruzen Sarutobi had water in his brain, since he had actually entertained thoughts of negotiating peace.

"Danzo, you should know that even if we had acted then and won a battle, the situation would still have remained extremely unfavorable for Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath. What he said was true, but so was the fact that he had let a good opportunity slip away.

"I propose that we immediately dispatch a large force of ninja to launch attacks on the camps of the Three Ninja Villages," Danzo suggested to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Fine, I agree."

Hiruzen Sarutobi burned the letter. Handing over Uchiha Liu Feng was impossible—not because he did not want to, but because he could not.

Since he had made his decision, he needed to be decisive. Following Danzo's suggestion, he would attack the camps of the Three Ninja Villages immediately.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi gave the order, the forces quickly assembled. Hiruzen Sarutobi led two thousand Konoha Ninja to attack the Iwagakure Camp.

Hatake Sakumo led two thousand ninja to attack the Sunagakure camp, while Danzo took one thousand ninja to deal with the Amegakure Ninja and Hanzo of the Salamander.

Although Danzo had brought only one thousand ninja, they were all elites from Konoha's Major Clans, making them even more formidable in battle.

"Why so suddenly?" Nawaki felt that the order to attack had come far too abruptly. He was stunned when he heard the news.

"We just need to stay at the back."

Liu Feng said to Nawaki.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had not assigned Liu Feng any task, so all he needed to do was coast along. He just had to keep coasting, while also keeping an eye on Nawaki to make sure nothing happened to him.

Liu Feng and Nawaki followed Hatake Sakumo's main force to deal with the Sunagakure ninja.

"No, I absolutely cannot hold back on the battlefield."

Nawaki rushed to the front on his own, making Liu Feng curse him as an idiot inwardly.

Why do I have such an idiot for a friend? If you had the strength, I would not say anything. You are only an Elite Chunin, yet you still want to show off? Are you trying to get yourself killed?

"Advisor Chiyo, you were right. The Konoha Ninja really have attacked."

The Third Kazekage wore a cold smile. This time, they could finally regain some face against Konoha.

He touched his abdomen. It still ached faintly, from when Liu Feng had struck him with the Monster Strength Fist. That punch had nearly killed him.

"Bunpuku, I'll be relying on you."

The Third Kazekage looked toward the old monk beside him. The monk was already quite old. His name was Bunpuku, and he had another identity: the One-Tail Jinchuriki.

He had always been imprisoned in Sunagakure, but the Third Kazekage had finally brought him out and intended to use him as a weapon against Konoha.

Jinchuriki were weapons to every village—weapons for war.

Under normal circumstances, however, Jinchuriki were not permitted to be used. The destructive power and lethality of Tailed Beasts were too great, so the villages could not deploy them lightly.

But now that the Ninja World War had begun, who still cared about that? After being thoroughly beaten by Liu Feng last time, the Third Kazekage had ordered his men to bring Bunpuku over.

"...I understand."

A trace of reluctance appeared on Bunpuku's face. He was not a bad person and did not truly wish to harm others with the Tailed Beast's power.

But he had been born in Sunagakure, so he was destined to contribute to Sunagakure. Besides, this was not something he could refuse.

Watching Bunpuku walk toward the enemy forces, the Third Kazekage immediately ordered the Sunagakure ninja to retreat. They had to withdraw from this area.

The Third Kazekage intended for Bunpuku to use the Sleeper Technique to completely awaken One-Tails Shukaku, which was equivalent to a Complete Tailed Beast Transformation.

When the time came, Shukaku's attacks would not distinguish between friend and foe. It might even attack the Sunagakure ninja first because of its hatred for them, so retreating first was for the best.

"Sleeper Technique."

It was a hypnotic technique. He hypnotized himself into falling asleep, then released the monster hidden within his body.

After Bunpuku used the technique, he fell asleep. Then terrifying, evil Chakra began to surge forth, Chakra far beyond the Kage-level.

Even as a One-Tail, the Chakra it possessed absolutely surpassed the Kage-level.

When Hatake Sakumo saw the fat tanuki ahead and felt that terrifying, indescribably vast Chakra, his expression darkened as he came to a halt.