East.
In the top-floor office of the tallest and largest circular building in Kumogakure.
I just finished the village's troop reinforcement meeting and finalized our respective quotas and plans with those money-grubbing folks.
The Third Raikage smashed three tables in the middle of the morning, and his clothes were also somewhat tattered.
Back in his room, he sat down in a chair and began gulping down the tea his Secretary had prepared in advance, completely disregarding his image.
After drinking three cups in a row, feeling frustrated, he threw down his cup and continued cursing, "These money-grubbing idiots, these brainless barbarians!"
"Aren't they really afraid that the money they save up will eventually belong to Sarutobi and Senju?"
"What if we have enough manpower, and the two families reach an agreement, then turn against us and unite against a common enemy?"
"At that time, there will be tens of thousands of people. Even if the four countries unite again, they might not be able to defeat them."
"Besides, things aren't like they used to be. Especially with that scoundrel Ōnoki Iwagakure, what if he suddenly decides to surrender and change his mind?"
After venting his anger by cursing a few times, he felt an intense dryness in his mouth again.
Just as I was about to pour more water, I noticed that the cup had been smashed.
This scene reignited his anger, which had just subsided.
But the sensation in his mouth made him abandon his angry outburst and instead he picked up the teapot and started gulping down the tea.
The temperature in the Land of Lightning is naturally higher than in other places.
He'd been making noise all morning, and his throat was incredibly thirsty.
The head of the Intelligence Department, who had been silently standing in front of the table, lowered his head after listening to his Raikage's complaints.
He was present at the previous meeting, so he had his own judgment regarding the Raikage's words.
It's true that those people and Daimyō people are obsessed with money.
But sir, you demanded the entire fortune of those Clan and the imperial treasury of the Daimyō right from the start.
How could they possibly give that away?
Even the act of violence was started by you!
However, he only dared to mutter these words to himself.
Although the Lord Raikage has a bad temper, he is very fair in dealing with both people and matters.
Fairness, intelligence, the power of the Yotsuki, and strength combined—it was this combination that garnered everyone's support.
He finished the teapot and leaned back in his chair, one hand resting on the table.
Feeling that his own condition had been greatly relieved, the Third Raikage finally turned his gaze to the dark-skinned man in front of him.
Remembering what the person in charge had mentioned earlier, he tapped the table lightly and asked, "You said before that the Wood Release had been used to leave the village?"
When did this happen? Where is it now?
"How's your strength now?"
Upon hearing this series of questions, the person in charge quickly stopped his wandering thoughts.
Just as he was about to answer, he heard Raikage say, "Say it all at once, don't beat around the bush."
Only after asking about the exit did he remember this dark-skinned man's annoying habit.
So I quickly reminded him, lest I get angry again later.
I'm so angry at those idiots today.
Interrupted from his answer, he listened to the Raikage's request.
Thinking about the adults' state today, I considered the consequences.
The intelligence chief quickly reorganized his thoughts before speaking, "According to intelligence, Wood Release left the village on January 1st, and its current location is unknown. The tracking personnel failed to break through the Senju border."
"Based on the strength shown by Wood Release last time, it is speculated that Wood Release is currently at the level of Chunin of the Senjutsu class and Special Jonin of the Commoner Taijutsu class. However, due to a lack of information, more data is needed to arrive at a more specific conclusion."
Upon hearing his subordinate's reply, the Third Raikage, whose body was covered in muscle bulges, couldn't help but furrow his pale yellow eyebrows.
The confirmation that Wood Release has left the village is good news, but their location and strength are still unknown.
The fact that he didn't know twice made him even angrier.
However, this is not the fault of intelligence personnel; operating in enemy countries is inherently difficult.
Finding out the secrets that the Senju are so protective of is truly a difficult task.
Thinking of this, he relaxed his brows and asked, "Who are the members of the Wood Release team?"
Who is leading the team?
Just as he straightened up, the intelligence chief quickly bowed again and said, "Our two Wood Release teammates Inuzuka Furin, the daughter of Jonin the Inuzuka Clan, Aburame Kaun, the son of Jonin the Aburame Clan. Both are skilled in reconnaissance, but detailed information on them is not yet available."
"The team Jonin Senju Tsukika, a veteran elite Elite Jonin of the Senju, skilled in Swordsmanship, Earth Release, and..."
After hearing the first name, and shortly after the second name was uttered, the Third Raikage quickly Teuchi and confirm, "You mean Senju Tsukika?"
"The one with the scar on his face?"
Seeing the questioning look in the Lord Raikage had remembered who it was.
The intelligence chief didn't explain further but nodded in confirmation, "Yes, sir, that's the woman!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately lowered his head and didn't dare to look up at the other side again.
"Snap~ Crash."
With a crisp thud, the wooden table broke into several pieces and fell to the ground.
Meanwhile, the three-meter-tall Third Raikage, with his dark-colored panel, stood up angrily.
His second uncle, cousin, and nephew all died at the hands of this madwoman.
Although the cause was that he killed the other woman's husband and son on the battlefield.
But... those three were his relatives!
On the battlefield, the two sides were adversaries, so he could accept death.
After all, from the day they embark on the profession of Ninja, everyone is prepared for death.
But... that crazy woman committed torture and murder, it was revenge!
Of the three blood relatives, only the heads and bones of the first two remained when he arrived.
The best-case scenario in the third case is that only half a body remains.
Even if you put all three of them together, you can't even form a complete person.
He still remembers the looks in the eyes of his three blood relatives when he sent them home.
Unfortunately, there were no winners in that war.
Their family has no right to demand that the Senju hand over that madwoman.
After the war, this madwoman stayed in Konoha and refused to come out.
Otherwise, he would have already sought revenge!
Now, this crazy woman has become the Jonin the Wood Release team?
Excellent! Excellent! What a masterful Senju!
Blood feud upon blood feud, this is how you play the game.
Thinking of this, the Third Raikage, still gritting his teeth, suppressed his anger and turned his gaze to the person in charge in front of him.
Looking at his dark-skinned subordinate, he widened his eyes, a fierce glint in them, and said in a deep voice, word by word, "You're in charge of intelligence; you should know the reason."
"From now on, you have to keep a close eye on that group of people."
"You don't need to lift a finger, but I need to know their latest intelligence and location at all times."
I heard the adult's commands and felt his gaze.
The intelligence chief lowered his head even further.
When he received the information about Wood Release, he looked through the corresponding Scroll.
Therefore, he knew the extent of the hatred between the adult and that woman.
His expression subtly changed when he heard that they were going to be watching people right now.
But then they heard that no intelligence personnel were needed to take action.
He quickly composed himself.