A young Kumogakure said indignantly.
The Fourth Raikage shared the same idea as Meikyō, bringing these young and promising ninjas out on missions to train them.
"Berey is right, these guys need to be taught a lesson, but we must also stay vigilant. I don't want any of you to die here."
The Fourth Raikage took a vicious bite of the bear paw and said, a glint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He may seem like a brute, but he is actually a brute with a shrewd mind. He lost his arm nearly twenty years earlier in this timeline, and during that period he lost his respected father Third Raikage, and his most trusted strategist, Dodai. Most people would be devastated by such a series of blows in a short period of time, but the Fourth Raikage grew in the process.
Although he lost an arm and his strength decreased, he became more cautious and meticulous.
This Fourth Raikage will only be more difficult to deal with than those in the past.
"Once we infiltrate the area of Hoshigakure, Sakai and Afui, you guys need to keep switching roles and maintaining your Sensory Ninjutsu. If you encounter danger, don't rush in. Let your summoning beasts go ahead and probe first. They can always Reverse Summoning back, which will be safer. If anything unexpected happens, don't hesitate to abandon the mission! You guys are much more important than that broken rock in Hoshigakure!"
After finishing his meal, the Fourth Raikage wiped his mouth with his sleeve and led the rested Kumogakure squad on their way again.
Unbeknownst to him, almost diagonally opposite on the map of the Land of Bears, Uchiha Meikyō, along with Might Guy and others, had also traveled through the Land of Gold to the Land of Bears.
Both the Land of Gold and the Land of Bears are located in relatively remote areas of the Ninja World, characterized by typical mountainous terrain, inconvenient transportation, and small land area.
The difference is that the Land of Gold has many gold mines, and in the early years, many people came here to pan for gold, which boosted the local industry. The former daimyo was farsighted and realized that the gold mines would eventually run out, so he presided over the upgrading of the entire country's industries. Taking advantage of the large number of gold panners in the country, he opened casinos all over the country.
Those who succeed in striking it rich easily squander their money on this.
Even if you don't gamble, the area around the casino is still a consumer area like Entertainment District.
Spend money where you make it, and make sure these gold diggers don't take a single penny home.
Therefore, the Land of Gold became a notorious den of iniquity in the Ninja World, and Tsunade was a frequent visitor there in the past.
Compared to the prosperity of the Land of Gold, the Land of Bears appears much more impoverished.
However, there are still business opportunities here.
Meikyō, along with Might Guy, Asuma, and Yūhi Kurenai, has accepted a caravan Escort Mission and is heading to the Land of Bears with the caravan.
"Ah, as expected of the legendary Meikyō the Body Flicker, it's amazing that a mere student could kill such a powerful A-rank bounty ninja!"
A man with a small mustache and square sunglasses looked at Might Guy and his group, who were cleaning up the battlefield, with amazement and exclaimed in admiration.
"President Miya, you flatter me. However, according to the rules, if A-rank bounty ninja or Jonin an enemy ninja village appears during the mission, the mission will automatically be upgraded to A-rank, and the reward will be forcibly increased to the highest level of A-rank missions. I suppose you have no objections."
Meikyō sat cross-legged on top of the carriage, looking at Oomuro Castle Flame and speaking.
The fact that a caravan would send ninjas of this caliber to intercept it shows that the Oomuro Castle Merchant Association is clearly no ordinary organization.
In particular, Meikyō could also vaguely sense the pupil power contained in the eyes beneath Oomuro Castle Flame's square sunglasses.
It's a kind of eye power that's very similar to the Sharingan, yet completely different!
Memories from her past life and records she had seen in the Intelligence Analysis Unit flashed through Meikyō's mind. With the help of her immense Mental Power, she quickly retrieved information about this person.
Oomuro Castle Flame, a descendant of the Chinoike Clan, lost his beloved wife due to internal clan struggles, and thus did the same thing as Uchiha Itachi.
They slaughtered the entire family!
In the end, only his daughter Chiyo, remained.
After that, Oomuro Castle Flame En started doing business, and even had a certain relationship with Orochimaru in the original timeline, receiving Orochimaru's financial support. In the Sasuke: Light Arc, his business guild had become a super business guild spanning multiple major countries.
"Of course!"
Oomuro Castle Flame pushed up his Glasses and said to Meikyō.
"To express my respect for Lord Meikyō, I will pay twice the highest reward for A-rank mission."
A humble smile appeared on Oomuro Castle Flame's face.
This future super-rich Ninja World has only recently established his own business guild. Although he has achieved rapid development through his remarkable skills, he has also offended many people while gaining profits.
However, if one could establish even the slightest connection with this Konoha High Command in front of them, it would definitely deter many people from taking action against him.
"Can."
Meikyō turned her head away, opened her Mangekyō Sharingan, and stared at Oomuro Castle Flame.
Under the powerful ocular force of the Mangekyō Sharingan, a blood-red light also shone behind Oomuro Castle Flame's square sunglasses.
"Lord Meikyō, what do you mean by this?"
Oomuro Castle Flame asked in a deep voice.
His Ketsuryūgan eye's power was almost comparable to the Sharingan with Three Tomoe, and even ordinary Jonin might not be his match. However, under Uchiha Meikyō's gaze, he felt a sense of unease.
If I were to take action, I would die in an instant!
"So you really are from the Chinoike Clan. Back then, it was we Uchiha who were hired by the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning to escort your entire clan to Valley of Hell. And now you've come looking for me again..."
"Lord Meikyō, I absolutely have no intention of opposing you or the Uchiha Clan!"
Oomuro Castle Flame hurriedly said.
"The Chinoike Clan no longer exists! I have no intention of causing trouble for the Uchiha on behalf of the Chinoike Clan. After all, if there are any other members of the Chinoike Clan still living in this world, he would probably take revenge on me first, because I have far more Chinoike Clan blood on my hands than the Uchiha Clan."
"Oh? Really? The Chinoike Clan... Is there really no one left in the clan?"
A half-smile appeared on Meikyō's face.
"President Miyagi, don't forget that my teacher, Dan Katō, was the world's best intelligence ninja. And now, I am the head of Konoha's Intelligence Analysis Unit..."
Oomuro Castle Flame's heart stirred.
Could it be that Uchiha Meikyō really knows something?
Even the people from the Oomuro Castle Merchant Association didn't know that Chiyo their daughter...
"Both the Ketsuryūgan and the Sharingan originate from the legendary Indra God. We share a common ancestor. Now that the Chinoike Clan has declined to this extent, why not try to integrate into Konoha? Of course, if one can grow up in Konoha from a young age, then one will become one of Konoha's own people..."
Meikyō jumped off the carriage, whispered something in Oomuro Castle Flame's ear, and then turned and left, leaving Oomuro Castle Flame with an uncertain expression.
Might Guy, Yūhi Kurenai, Asuma have finished clearing the battlefield. A little further ahead is the stronghold of the Oomuro Castle Flame Merchant Guild in the Land of Bears. At that time, this mission will be considered complete.
As for the Oomuro Castle Flame and the Chinoike Clan, it was merely a scheme casually orchestrated by Meikyō Konoha High Command.
If this can be accomplished, then Konoha will have a new bloodline family several years later, strengthening its foundation.
In the original timeline Oomuro Castle Flame could become a super-rich man with considerable underground power. He is also a person with great investment potential and would definitely be a master at business. Perhaps Konoha could gain another money bag.
It's okay if it doesn't work out; it won't have much impact on the overall situation.
After bidding farewell to Oomuro Castle Flame, Meijing, along with Meikyō Might Guy, Asuma, and Yūhi Kurenai, embarked on their journey to Hoshigakure.
Inside the Hoshigakure.
"Boom!"
A large crater was smashed into the wall.
The Fourth Raikage grabbed the Third Hoshikage by the neck with one hand and lifted him high into the air.
"Lord Raikage... we... this old man... is willing to relinquish the title of Kage!"
The Third Hoshikage, his face flushed red as his neck was being squeezed, spoke haltingly to the Fourth Raikage.
"I don't care about titles like 'Hoshikage' or anything like that. Without the recognition of the Five Great Nations, no matter how loudly you shout, it's just self-entertainment behind closed doors. It has no impact whatsoever. What I want is your meteorite and the secret techniques developed based on it!"
The Fourth Raikage remained calm as he slammed the Third Hoshikage to the ground and spoke.
The Third Hoshikage took two deep breaths before looking at the Fourth Raikage with a horrified expression.
He finally realized how narrow-minded he, the previous generations of Hoshigakure, and all the ninjas of Hoshigakure had been!
Some of the Jonin they appointed themselves were almost Chunin against the ninjas from Kumogakure. Several people who had mastered the Mysterious Peacock Method to a high level tried to fly, but they didn't even have time to Hand Seals before being instantly killed by the Fourth Raikage, whose speed was as fast as Inazuma!
Even with all his might, the Third Hoshikage could only barely buy some time, allowing the couple, Hotaru Hoshi and Natsumi Hoshi, who had cultivated the Mysterious Peacock Method to its highest level, to escape and take the meteorite away.
Even if all the Star Ninja here die, as long as the two most outstanding Hoshigakure in history survive, then with the power of the meteorite, the Hoshigakure will still have a chance to be rebuilt!
"I'm sorry, Lord Raikage, the meteorite is the foundation of Hoshigakure. Without the meteorite, Hoshigakure would cease to exist!"
"If you can't produce it now, I don't mind wiping out your Hoshigakure right now. The man and woman who ran away are strong, but there are many Jonin in Kumogakure who are stronger than them!"
The Fourth Raikage threatened the Third Hoshikage.
The latter simply turned his head away and stopped speaking.
Hotaru Hoshi and Natsumi Hoshi can fly. Unless they encounter Kage Level powerhouse like the Fourth Raikage, who is incredibly fast, or a ninja like the Third Tsuchikage, who can also fly, it's estimated that no one can catch them.
After the Fourth Raikage and the storm passes, we can rebuild Hoshigakure in another location.
"Looks like you old codger are determined to resist to the end."
The Fourth Raikage stepped on the Third Hoshikage's head and turned to look at the young ninjas beside him.
"Sakai, use all your senses to track those two's Chakra. If you run out of chakra, Chakra to Afui. I don't believe they can keep flying forever!"
The Third Hoshikage's gaze gradually turned to despair.
"Fourth Hokage! I sensed the Chakra of that man and woman! But..."
Sakai exclaimed in surprise.
"Just what?"
"However... there is an extremely powerful Chakra source around them, as well as several smaller Chakra sources. The smaller ones are roughly at the level of a Jonin, while the larger one seems to have a larger amount of Chakra than you!"
The Fourth Raikage frowned and looked at another Sensor Ninja.
"Afui, come here!"
Afui is Special Jonin experienced the entire Third Shinobi World War, and his sensory abilities are superior.
After the Fourth Raikage spoke, Afui formed hand Hand Seals, closed his eyes, and began to carefully sense his surroundings. Then, his expression suddenly changed, and he opened his eyes to look at the Fourth Raikage, exclaiming in surprise:
"It's Uchiha Meikyō!"
The Fourth Raikage's expression suddenly turned serious.
"Uchiha Meikyō? What's he doing here? Afui, are you sure?"
"I might mistake someone else's Chakra, but I witnessed with my own eyes how that guy destroyed the Raikage Building back in the village. I can never forget that moment! Even if he turns to ashes, I will still recognize his Chakra!"
The Fourth Raikage took a deep breath to calm himself, then stomped hard on the Third Hoshikage's neck, snapped it, glanced at the ruins of Hoshigakure, and said:
"Withdraw!"
He understood perfectly well that even at his peak, he was no match for Uchiha Meikyō, let alone the fact that the latter had remained undefeated while facing the A and B Combination of himself and Killer B simultaneously. His strength was practically superior to all the previous Five Kage, except for the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara.
Not to mention that he has now lost an arm.
If we face Uchiha Meikyō with our current lineup, and fight to the end, the likely outcome will be that Uchiha Meikyō is injured and the Kumogakure Village lineup is wiped out.
Another direction from Hoshigakure.
With Geppo, Meikyō easily used the Genjutsu of his Mangekyō Sharingan to take down two Hoshigakure ninjas flying in the sky.
"Name."
"Natsumi Hoshi." "Hotaru Hoshi."
"The boxes you're holding contain the meteorite from the Hoshigakure?"
"Yes."
Under the manipulation of Genjutsu, the two Hoshigakure ninjas, their eyes reflecting the Sharingan pattern, answered Meikyō's questions in a daze.
Their strength might be considered top-tier among ordinary Jonin, but they are simply no match for Mangekyo- level eye power.
Soon, they recounted everything that had happened in Hoshigakure.
Meikyō stroked his chin and, after several rounds of questioning, figured out the whole story.