Tsunade has suddenly rekindled her interest in taking Aburame Nami as her disciple.
If Aburame Nami can cultivate such a Medical Insect and train her Medical Ninjutsu to a qualified level, she will undoubtedly become a first-class Medical Ninja, and one with unique skills that are difficult for others to replace.
However, Tsunade also needs to consider Inuzuka Ryo.
If two of Kato Dan's three disciples also become Tsunade's disciples, leaving only Inuzuka Ryo, this differential treatment would definitely raise suspicions, including among Inuzuka Ryo himself.
If something goes wrong because of these things, wouldn't that cause a huge problem?
Tsunade's personality is such that she hates trouble the most.
However, if all disciples were like Meikyō, able to learn on their own, and even if they didn't understand something, they could just come to her for help occasionally. This level of understanding is neither troublesome nor doesn't satisfy Tsunade's occasional desire to teach, so there's really nothing wrong with taking them as disciples...
"Um?"
Tsunade glanced at Aburame Nami and Inuzuka Ryo, then at Meikyō, and suddenly an idea came to her mind.
Actually, it's not a big deal, as long as it's not her who's inconvenienced.
The Inuzuka Clan's secret techniques are inherently close to Yang Release, and Inuzuka Ryo has also trained in the Spirit Activation Technique. Although he is only at the first level, his Chakra control ability is up to standard. In fact, his talent in Medical Ninjutsu is definitely above the average level in the Medical Corps, and it is not impossible for him to be cultivated.
As Kato Dan's disciples, Tsunade has generally recognized the talents and character of these two individuals over the years.
In that case, I'll accept it as a bonus!
"Um... Teacher Tsunade, what's wrong now...?"
"It's nothing! Ryo, Nami, from now on you will also be my disciples, Tsunade! Meikyō, you've started first, so I'll teach you their Medical Ninjutsu for now. You just need to teach them what I taught you before!"
Doing whatever comes to mind, Tsunade patted Meikyō's shoulder with a grin.
"All right."
It's Meikyō what Tsunade is planning this time, but considering that he used to occasionally exchange and guide his two companions on Genin and other training knowledge, it's nothing new for him to share the Medical Ninjutsu that Tsunade taught him before.
The Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.
This is a village nestled among high mountains, shrouded in mist. The people living here can hear deafening thunder from time to time throughout the year. The terrain is treacherous, easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Raikage's Office.
A burly, half-naked man with a thick head of blond hair was lying on the ground, doing push-ups with one finger. He was also wearing heavy weights, and blue Inazuma flashed across his body from time to time as he exercised.
The Third Raikage's physical strength was almost unparalleled in the Ninja World. He had cultivated the Lightning Release Chakra Mode to an unprecedented peak, honing his physical body to near perfection. Further training would not yield much improvement.
However, as he grew older, the Third Raikage's training became even more rigorous, because only in this way could he further extend his peak period.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, the wall of Raikage's Office was smashed open, revealing a complete human-shaped silhouette.
"Pops!"
The Fourth Raikage, who was also burly and imposing, rushed in excitedly.
"Damn it, you didn't use the front door again! You're punished to do an A-rank task tomorrow, and your salary will be used to repair the wall!"
The Third Raikage sprang to his feet, slammed the table in front of him to pieces, and roared at his son.
The Fourth Raikage hesitated to speak.
This table was made of extremely precious wood and cost a fortune. It was a gift from a noble minister of the Land of Lightning, and it was still smashed to pieces by the Third Raikage with a single slap.
However, the Fourth Raikage quickly put the matter out of his mind again.
"Pops, Dodai and I have made arrangements. We can now mobilize more than 10,000 troops at any time. Now that some of Konoha's forces have been drawn to Suna, it's the perfect opportunity for us to strike!"
The Third Raikage removed his weights and sat down in his seat with an air of nonchalance.
"Excellent! After gathering the supplies, we will immediately send 7,000 troops to attack the Land of Hot Water, and then directly invade the Land of Land of Fire!"
A sinister smile appeared on the Third Raikage's face.
The A and B Combination in Kumogakure have all grown up together since childhood, becoming sworn brothers with deep affection for each other.
However, Chiyo's Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Blue B, was Kumogakure by Orochimaru of Konoha during the last Shinobi World War, and eventually died due to the Tailed Beast within him going berserk.
The Third Raikage is determined to settle this score with Konoha no matter what.
"Huh? Why is it seven thousand?"
The Fourth Raikage asked curiously.
The Third Raikage snorted coldly.
"Hmph, what else can we do but be wary of that old Ōnoki? That guy is good at changing his tune depending on the wind. Although he is also gathering troops internally, who knows if they are really targeting Konoha? After all, in their eyes, we are much easier to deal with than the powerful Konoha! While leaving some troops to guard against them, we might be able to take advantage of their internal weakness to raid the Land of Earth."
The Kumogakure has always acted like a bandit, always trying to steal anything of value they see. Whether it's bloodstains or secret techniques, they'll take whatever they can get their hands on, including the Uzumaki orphan from Konoha. The atmosphere inside is more like a gang, with many ninjas calling the Raikage "Big Brother."
The next day, the Kumogakure dispatched 7,000 troops to advance towards the Land of Fire.
This news immediately shook Konoha.
"Alas, what I feared has indeed come to pass..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe with a sorrowful expression.
He had previously feared that if Suna went all out this time and its forces were too great, Konoha would not be able to deal with it quickly, which would make other ninja villages think that Konoha had been drawn away by Suna and would send troops to fight recklessly.
And now, his fears have come true.
"Let's all tell each other, what should we do now?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and looked at the others around him.
Besides him, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu are indispensable here. Although Shimura Danzō was removed from his position as leader of Root, he is still the Hokage Advisor in Konoha and has the right to attend this high-level meeting.
Besides the traditional F4 group in Konoha, there is only Orochimaru.