As Hiruzen Sarutobi continued refilling his teacup, he asked casually, "How's things going in the Land of Grass?"
Upon hearing this, I pondered for a moment while drinking tea.
Setting down his teacup, Shimura Danzō said without a trace of emotion, "It's alright, within the plan."
"It's just that the money for this year needs to be transferred!"
He considered telling the whole story, but after thinking about it, he decided to use this vague answer to the question.
Because almost all the people sent by these races were excluded from the core group.
Aside from the core layer, the details of the entire Root remain unknown to anyone!
Upon hearing his old friend's reply, Hiruzen Sarutobi remained completely calm, as if he had never asked the question at all.
What are the old friend's subsequent requests?
He looked at the person opposite him with a surprised expression and said, "Didn't we give you all the real estate in the Land of Grass last year as this year's funding and reward?"
"So why do we need to send money this year?"
"Those things are worth billions!"
"Once you sell it, you'll have enough money for six batches, let alone one or two years, according to the plan."
Upon hearing this, Shimura Danzō's face darkened.
He said coldly, "Those properties will sell?"
"Who in the Land of Grass has that much money these days?"
"No one dares to go abroad because of the previous wars."
"So the Root didn't receive any funding at all!"
"If you think it's worth billions, then you can buy it? Or you can return it to me and sell it, just give me the money back!"
The thought of this made him depressed.
He didn't think much of it when he first received the message.
This old friend is unusually generous!
Little did he know that he would later discover that these things were impossible to convert into cash.
Of course, there are reasons why it cannot be converted into cash.
The nobles were killed and eaten by everyone!
Meanwhile, Commoners and merchants continued to be exploited to the bone by him.
This resulted in no one in the Land of Grass being able to take on the task.
In Land of Grass, even wealthy people who have some knowledge of the situation are often unapproachable!
But these are things that can't be discussed openly.
Therefore, he could only use the previous war as an excuse to start the process of returning the industry and demanding money in return.
Hearing his old friend's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had expected this, maintained his expression of surprise and disbelief as he asked, "Not a single one sold?"
"How could that be? Why don't you try selling it for half price?"
"Don't worry, even if you sell it for half, you'll still get five billion, which is enough for you for several years!"
Want money?
That's impossible!
Danzo's Root are now showing signs of slipping out of control.
The people sent by the three races were all marginalized and also placed under Cursed Seal.
Under these circumstances, how could I possibly give him more money and allow Danzo to continue to grow in power?
Either open up to the three races and let them explore the full extent of the problem, or you can raise your own funds and supplies and move towards independence!
In any case, Danzo has no chance of dodging the Senju attack.
So what difference would it make if we became independent?
Based on Senju's level of hatred within the Senju Danzo.
Once the two sides go to war, it's impossible for the Root not to be the first to be destroyed!
The fact that the Senju clan has recently targeted Shimura alone clearly demonstrates their stance.
No matter what happens in the end, Shimura has to die!
So if you want money now, then lay your pants down and let the three clans investigate thoroughly.
Otherwise, it would be just as fun if everyone pretended to be stupid together!
The reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi has this attitude is...
Firstly, the idea of Root becoming independent has become too obvious over the past year or so, and it needs to be addressed!
Secondly, Shimura had already been drained of 90% of his funds when he raised them.
Furthermore, the people in the base will be fully formed by the end of this year or the beginning of next year.
With so many people present, and given the irreconcilable conflict between Shimura and Senju...
So if Shimura Danzō doesn't listen, he'll have to obediently take a beating!
Moreover, this was not just his idea, but a shared view after discussions among the three races.
Danzo is so useful, he's got too many tricks up his sleeve!
All members of the Sarutobi, Utatane, and Mitokado clans share common knowledge.
You, a mere Shimura, think you can be independent?
Looking at his old friend across from him, whose face was filled with surprise and disbelief.
Shimura Danzō finally realized what was happening.
He simply couldn't believe his old friends were completely unaware of the affairs of the Land of Grass.
Now that you've explained the reason, why are you still pretending?
It seems this is a counterattack against him for excluding the three races from Root core layer of the root!
And Shimura is useless now that he's been hollowed out, right?
Thinking about this made him want to get angry.
But then I thought about the situation of the three tribes over there and the situation on my side.
He reluctantly shut his mouth and dropped the topic.
Since everything has been laid bare, there's no need to ask any further questions.
As for whether to open up the core layer and continue to receive support from the Sarutobi clans?
Do I have to endure their criticism again, only to have the Root I've worked so hard to build taken away?
Thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a little tempted by the cooperation proposed by that company.
In any case, cooperation won't harm the Land of Fire or Konoha.
So, partnering with them would guarantee a minimum of several hundred million yuan annually, with unlimited potential funding?
Perhaps it's not such a bad thing!
After all, several high-ranking nobles from the Land of Fire were involved in that company, and the Land of Fire would also benefit from it.
And perhaps by cooperating with them, he could also gain the support of those powerful nobles.
After defeating the Senju, I will take the Hokage position.
That gives you a chance!
The more I think about it, the more I feel that giving the core to the Sarutobi clan is a huge loss.
So he decided to think it over carefully when he got back!
We still have money, enough to last a few more months!
As for now, there's no rush!
Seeing his old friend across the table blush was a classic sign that he was about to lose his temper.
Hiruzen Sarutobi skillfully organized his words, awaiting his succinct rebuttal.
But... my old friend held back again?
Danzo's sudden change sent a chill down Danzo's spine.
This guy has known him for decades.
I know his personality and habits very well.
According to the previously envisioned script, at this point, Shimura Danzō his fist on the table and getting angry, while I calmly retort.
Then, Shimura Danzō was forced to let go!
But now... Danzo is in trouble!
Who's behind this?
Outside the village?
Land of Earth Ōnoki?
Or is it the Land of Wind, the Land of Rain, the Land of Clouds, and the Land of Water?
Or perhaps someone from outside the village of the Land of Fire?
After a moment's thought, he dismissed all possibilities of enemies outside the village.
Because he knew his old friend.
His feelings for Konoha and his regard for Konoha are no less than his own!
Therefore, the possibility of him betraying Konoha and defecting to the enemy is almost nonexistent.
If the Daimyō of the Land of Fire were to win him over, there might be a tiny, albeit slight, possibility.
But how could Daimyō possibly try to win over this guy?
Leaving aside the feud between Danzo and Senju, it's impossible for Daimyō to have made these moves while Senju was still alive.
The marriage alliance between the Daimyō and the Senju already represents the Daimyō's stance!
The Daimyō isn't too biased towards the Senju is already a result of our combined efforts of persuasion and coercion.
So, leaving aside the area outside the village, we're left with only the inside!
Senju? No need to even think about it.
Uchiha?
Given the Uchiha's personality, would they even consider Danzo?
Those are goods that even I wouldn't really want!
Hyūga, Ino-Shika-Cho?
These neutral people are completely unnecessary!
But if no one tried to win him over, where did Shimura Danzō get the confidence to suppress his anger and keep quiet?
Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was deep in thought and Shimura Danzō in a dilemma.
Wearing the elder's black robe like a slit cheongsam Utatane Koharu strode into the office with her long legs!
"Bang!"
Hearing the door open and close and footsteps, the two people in the reception area, each lost in their own thoughts, looked up at the same time.
Utatane Koharu, and went straight to sit down on Danzo's side.
She habitually crossed her legs and handed two Isshiki of the File to the two men, her expression a mixture of joy and worry, as she said, "Based on investigations by intelligence personnel and multiple verifications..."
"The situation wasn't as bad as we thought; it didn't come to a final step."
But it's not good news either.
What she said was based on the intelligence report she saw, which was a summary of information gathered by the Intelligence Department from various sources.
Seeing the two begin reviewing the information, she sighed, leaned back on the sofa, and said, "I really didn't expect the Senju to make such a big move."
"I never expected the Senju clan to be so cruel!"
" The Senju of the Toka Era and the Senju of Lord Hashirama's Era are no longer the same."
"They can't possibly be unaware of how many Commoners will die in such a war!"
After shaking his head and sighing for a moment, he...
She suddenly remembered that it seemed like her side had started this game.
Moreover, they directly occupied the territory, and that's what happened to the Commoners.
It seems like it would be much better than the Land of Grass, which is currently under Danzo's control!
Realizing this, she shut her mouth and swallowed all the condemnations that she used to be able to say with confidence, but now could only swallow!
Looking at the intelligence records in his hand.
In one day, these people had not actually found out any clear movements or specific details about the Senju.
They were acting based on Senju no Miko's actions.
The journey of hundreds of thousands of people revealed the destination of the Miko and his companions: the ' Land of Bears '.
Then they used people in the Capital to target those inside the Daimyō Palace.
From his mind, he learned that: ' Senju had discussed the matter of the Miko establishing a country with the Daimyō!'
Only by combining these two pieces of information could the intelligence personnel arrive at this answer regarding the Senju personnel relocation.
However, to be on the safe side of this answer, the intelligence personnel specifically marked the probability as 90% rather than 100%!
However, in Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, these things were enough to confirm the Senju's situation with 100% certainty.
Without even mentioning the Daimyō, the Miko had already arranged for hundreds of thousands of people to be sent on their journeys.
Then there's no way to change this!
Moreover, since the Commoners have already set out, the Senju should be launching their attack on the Land of Bears within the next few days.
Koharu is right!
The situation is not as bad as we imagined, nor has it reached the final stage.
However, considering the implications of Senju's operation, this is not good news!
They conquered the Land of Grass for the sake of children and money.
That's all we got!
Besides these two things, the Senju will also gain a stable rear base after conquering the Land of Bears.
The war began by creating chaos, and then it took everything.
After the Miko establishes the country.
It will only take a few years to appease the local population.
The harvested chives will grow back.
Furthermore, through the Miko, they also received the full support of a nation!
That's the advantage of geography!
The closest major country to the Land of Bears is the Land of Water.
Judging from the current situation of the Mizukage...
What made them determined to cross the sea and fight the Senju to the death?
The odds are extremely slim. Mizukage isn't stupid, and neither are those Clan.
They would rather wait for the outcome between their side and the Senju than intervene prematurely!
However... there won't be a major conflict.
But that doesn't mean the Daimyō of the Land of Water and the Mizukage are simply willing to watch a Small Countries be swallowed up by fire, does it?
"Smack!"
After reading the intelligence report, Shimura Danzō, who had also figured out Senju's intentions, slammed the report heavily on the table.
Upon hearing the voice, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Utatane Koharu turned to look at the angry man without any surprise or astonishment.
Noticing his two friends' gazes, Shimura Danzō, his one-eyed face dark with anger, said, "I know there's nothing we can do, just like when we were clearing the grass, the Senju couldn't interfere."
"But... are we just going to watch the Senju grow stronger and acquire resources?"
He glanced at his two old friends, his nostrils twitching slightly as he said through gritted teeth, "We can't stop them, but we can still disrupt their plans."
According to intelligence, the Land of Bears is still completely unaware of this.
" Senju want to win in First Shinobi World War, then let's help them and muddy the waters!"
"Even if the final result is that the Senju still gain control of the Land of Bears, it's not bad news for us if they spend more time and lose more people!"
He's not stupid.
After reviewing the situation.
He already understood the ins and outs of this situation!
But as he said, he didn't seek to stop them, but only to delay them so that the cost of acquiring territory would be greater for the Senju.
As long as the enemy suffers losses, then in the end, you will have gained something!
Hearing Shimura Danzō's words, I understood his character.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded silently to himself.
This statement is very accurate and has a very Danzo- like style.
So it wasn't Danzo changed things before.
It is true that someone did get involved with Shimura Danzō.
Furthermore, prior to today, Danzo should not have agreed to their demands.
Perhaps what happened back then was the final straw that Danzo's back!
This way, you'll have more time to plan your actions.
As long as we keep a close eye on it, we can find out who it is and figure out the situation.
Danzo can then become a proper sword again, just like before!
After listening to his old friend's words, he glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi was still deep in thought.
After thinking about it, it seems that doing what my old friend said wouldn't cause any loss.
Utatane Koharu nodded and said, "We can arrange for someone to spread the message."
"Not only the Land of Bears, but also the Water and Land of Clouds should be reached by sending messages."
Even if neither country wants to fight right now, the news of the Senju's annihilation will force the Mizukage to send someone to fight the Senju a few times, given the relationship between the Daimyō!
"It's beneficial and inexpensive; it's worth doing, and it'll also help us vent our frustrations from the past few days!"
The last sentence is the real reason she agreed.
There are no losses, only benefits.
Recently, Senju has been so anxious and flustered that she hasn't been sleeping well and has even broken out in a few pimples.
If you make me uncomfortable, then it's only natural that I'll annoy you!
Seeing that his two friends had made their decisions, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in agreement.
He fixed his gaze on Danzo and Koharu, and said in a completely flat tone, "Alright, it's nothing serious anyway."
"Since Danzo was your suggestion, then you should arrange for the Root to carry it out."
"Don't be stingy when it comes to causing trouble."
"Transfer a Middle Unit from the village; half will go to Xiong Communications to cause trouble, and the other half will go to Shuiyun and other countries to spread information!"
He heard the task was given to his old friend beside him.
After thinking about it, the type of mission seems to fit quite well.
Utatane Koharu quickly nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, Danzo, you're perfect for this kind of thing. Use your talent!"
"Send a Middle Unit, and you draw up a plan. With your sabotage skills, I'm sure you'll be able to annoy the Senju!"
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi maintained his expression and reached for his teacup to drink.
Upon hearing the words beside him, Shimura Danzō clenched his teeth tightly.
You damn bitch, you're the one who's most suitable!
You'll be even more disgusting!
She wears a cheongsam Tenten, and the slits are almost up to her thighs.
If people didn't know you were an elder of Konoha, they'd think you worked at that tavern!
With your looks, if that old geezer said you look like Sarutobi, then he's absolutely right.
Those two bastards are both incredibly annoying!
He was internally cursing, but he only expressed his dissatisfaction through the muscles in his face.
Because this teammate sometimes speaks without thinking.
But they genuinely cared about me as a teammate!
He suppressed his anger, quickly recalling all the good things she had done for him in the past.
Shimura Danzō nodded heavily, spitting out a sentence through gritted teeth. "Alright, I'll go arrange it now!"
After saying that, he didn't wait for their reply.
He stood up and walked straight out of the office!
"Bang!"
A door slammed shut, not too quietly.
At this Utatane Koharu, raised an eyebrow and said to her remaining friends, "Did I say something wrong?"
Danzo from Danzo's twitching facial muscles and the way he left after speaking,
It was as if she had said something wrong.
But she felt that what she said was the truth!
There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.
Danzo's personality—isn't that exactly what he's meant to do?
Only then did Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his teacup.
He was met with a tone from the other side that showed no sign of realizing the problem.
He simply shook his head to express his opinion.
He picked up the two intelligence reports from the table and tossed them aside.
Pour out the slightly cold cup of tea in front of Utatane Koharu.
After picking up the teapot, he poured Koharu another cup.
While gesturing for the other person to drink tea, Hiruzen Sarutobi said softly, " Danzo is probably in trouble."
"What's wrong?" Utatane Koharu just picked up her teacup.
He poured himself a full cup of tea and put the teapot down.
After Koharu swallowed the water, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "He doesn't want us to interfere with Root."
"He won't agree to it even if we don't give him the funds?" Utatane Koharu frowned.
Nodding, Hiruzen Sarutobi confirmed, "Yes, I tested him a bit before you came, and he wasn't willing to let go."
After he finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
Upon hearing this, a deep frown appeared on Utatane Koharu's smooth forehead.
She put down her teacup, utterly bewildered, and said, "Where did that idiot get the money to keep going?"
"Based on the final inventory count, if those properties can't be sold, then he can only hold out until May at the latest!"
"What time is it? The Senju hasn't even been solved yet, and you're already arguing about this and that?"
"Doesn't he know that Senju hates him the most?"
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi shrugged helplessly and smiled, saying, "Someone must have contacted Danzo."
" Danzo probably didn't agree before, but that might not be the case after today!"
"When I first arrived, Danzo asked me..."
He recounted the events of the morning verbatim without any omissions.
By intervening at the Root, the Four Clans became truly united in purpose and strength.
This is something both friends strongly agree with.
Both the Senju and the Senju have reached this point.
Internal strife?
That would be worse than just sticking your head under the Senju Blade.
Cry, kneel, and beg!
That way, at least the clansmen will definitely be saved!
After listening to the description from the other side.
Utatane Koharu, immediately reached out and rubbed her forehead.
After thinking for a long time, she said irritably, "Don't worry, that idiot is definitely not colluding with the enemy."
You know what he's been thinking all these years.
"Everyone knows about their feelings for Konoha."
"That guy's probably hooked up with some businessmen!"
Although she knew that the person opposite her, whom she considered the most intelligent, should be able to understand what she was saying.
But that idiot was, after all, a teammate, while Sarutobi was the Hokage.
If we don't exonerate him at this point, how will Hiruzen Sarutobi face?
What if Yi Hiruzen really can't understand it?
They beat him up!
Then there's really no way to fix it!
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I know all of that."
"I understand everyone's feelings for Konoha."
"But now that this unexpected incident has occurred, we still need to investigate who exactly colluded with Danzo."
"And you should also understand what Danzo might do if he takes sole control of Root!"
I understood what my friend meant.
Indeed, before Shimura Danzō, there were only about a hundred people in his Root.
They even dared to kidnap Senju Wood Release.
Danzo's Root now has at least three thousand Ninja.
The number of people in the training program must be counted in the tens of thousands!
Therefore, the degree of trouble caused is calculated based on the proportion of its power.
Such a powerful force was completely unchecked.
Who knows, this fool Danzo might actually be able to make everyone his enemy.
Let's work together to uproot them!
Thinking of this, he put down his hand that was rubbing his head.
Utatane Koharu, looking very seriously at her friend across from her, said, "Leave this to me!"
I will find out who's behind this.
"If it's a matter of money, then once Danzo receives the money, I'll wake him up and teach him a lesson he won't forget!"
"If there's something fishy going on behind the scenes, then I'll take action beforehand and eliminate everyone involved!"
"As for Danzo, we'll deal with him later!"
These are people she grew up with.
From the initial awkwardness of going on missions back-to-back, they came to rely on each other on the battlefield.
Even after their teacher's death, they supported each other, propelling the great ship of Konoha forward.
After decades of relationship, she didn't want to lose either of them!
If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to do it himself...
Then Shimura Danzō would definitely have a conflict with him.
But if I go myself!
If Danzo, then that's a serious mistake.
What kind of falling out could that idiot possibly have with her?
Are you implying that all the meals you've eaten since childhood have been wasted?
Do you still feel that you saved him in vain?
He saw that his friend was willing to step forward and take on the task.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and nodded, then tilted his head back and drank the last cup of tea in the pot!
The Ibaraha Castle, bathed in the same sun.
Eight o'clock in the morning.
The news spread quickly after that night's meeting.
The number of people signing up to relocate has skyrocketed.
This is the consequence of the Miko's governance of the city in recent years.
He was a self-made man and didn't have many descendants or relatives.
And he's not short of money or entertainment.
There's only one woman in the backyard!
Therefore, he has no interest in taking so much stuff!
If he doesn't take advantage of the situation, his subordinates won't dare to overstep their bounds or go too far.
Under such a somewhat bizarre governance approach.
Ordinary people only need to pay taxes according to the rules.
There was no longer any nobleman who could arbitrarily injure or kill people on horseback.
No nobleman could casually discard his wife and daughters.
No nobleman would take everything from you and then exploit you to the bone!
The three were nobles who did not compare themselves to those from many nearby cities.
He immediately gained a very, very good reputation!
As for reputation, if another prince were to gain it, it might become a problem.
But he, the prince who was destined to have no right to the throne due to his marriage to the Senju clan, got it.
Not only will there be no trouble, but the Daimyō will also reward you handsomely!
So when they learned that he was leaving Jian Guo and was recruiting people...
The enthusiasm of the people to sign up was so high it was terrifying!
Since this person is gone, we don't know what will happen to the next one.
The place I'm going to isn't far, and once I'm there, I'll be a person from my homeland.
This is a calculation that any ordinary person can clearly understand.
Therefore, almost every household in Ibaraha Castle has started packing up their belongings!
If ordinary people feel this way, then officials and clerks who didn't register or were unwilling beforehand must feel even more regretful.
They see further and think more deeply than ordinary people.
Commoners know there are benefits to going there, and these people know even more how great those benefits are.
Lured by fame and fortune, why would those who have signed up need ten days?
These guys had already packed their things before the army even set off the next day!
Those who hadn't signed up started packing their bags while simultaneously offering bribes, hoping to catch the second train and avoid being completely abandoned.
Because of the increased speed, the army set off yesterday morning.
The first group of citizens and officials had already set off.
And today, the second day, is proceeding as planned.
The Miko and Miko family also began their journey!
On a carriage many times larger than a normal carriage, pulled by sixteen fine horses and guarded by thousands of people!
I lifted the small curtain and peeked through the crack at the bustling scene outside.
A voluptuous young woman, dressed in fine silk and satin, with skin as white as snow, chuckled and teased the person beside her, saying, "Looks like your governance skills are quite good!"
So many people are willing to leave their hometowns and go to foreign countries with you!
Upon hearing the young woman's words, the surrounding maids all lowered their heads even further.
The middle-aged man in black robes beside her reached out and pinched the young woman's cheek, smiling indulgently as he said, " Risa, stop teasing me."
Don't you know what I do all day?
After saying that, he stroked the hair of Risa Senju beside him.
He sighed deeply and said, "I never imagined that simply by not seizing or robbing could win me such popular support."
"All the things that have happened these past two days have made me think a lot."
"Because of them, I suddenly understood a lot of the pressure I was under when I was about to govern a country!"
People, in reality, want a lot, but also don't want much.
"From now on, those who demand more should be given greater risk, and those who demand less should be given less risk."
"As long as this is achieved, and the situation abroad is given more attention, then the rule of the Land of Bears will be as solid as a rock!"
Although only one night and one day, less than 40 hours, have passed since the news was released.
But in those forty hours or so, he felt he had seen more than he had in his entire previous life.
At least he clearly saw who the people who wanted more were and who the people who wanted less were!
Hearing the man's sigh beside her, Risa Senju, who was half-reclined in his arms, interrupted with a laugh, "I have no interest in hearing what you're saying."
"You can teach these things to your son later!"
"I only know a little bit."
"These people who are willing to go with you, you just need to treat them well and take good care of them."
"Then you won't have many worries anymore!"
After she finished speaking, she waved to the person beside her.
A Maid who was clearly bowing her head seemed to have eyes on the top of her head and quickly picked up the plate next to her and went over.
After placing the purple fruit platter, which was filled with glistening dewdrops, down...
She knelt down and held her hands outstretched above her head to the side of the fruit plate.
He heard his wife's words and her thoughts.
After pondering for a moment, the middle-aged man in the black robe smiled and nodded.
People from foreign lands at the bottom, and people from one's homeland among them.
Intelligent people become officials.
One of them watching over the other is actually a pretty good method!
After all, land is a limited resource.
Someone always has to suffer. If it's not the foreigners who suffer, should it be the people who followed them thousands of miles away who suffer?
After leaving home, the three of them, at the suggestion of Uka Senju, went to...
I went to a restaurant serving dishes from the Land of Bears and had a breakfast in a slightly odd atmosphere.
Despite Uka Senju's best efforts to liven up the atmosphere.
However, for some reason, there has always been a faint sense of estrangement between Senju Chiharu and Inuzuka Furin!
I can't figure out what's causing the awkwardness between the two of them.
I'm completely baffled, but this is the mess I made!
Uka Senju could only force a smile, shifting it from one side to the other, afraid of neglecting either of them.
Because he was well aware of this situation.
If even one person feels it's a little too little...
And what awaited him next was... an even more tragic aftermath!
However, there's the history of Maki and Tsunade's sharp exchanges.
Compared to those two openly stabbing each other in the back.
These two people have relatively mild personalities, so he was able to handle a... small situation!
(Should we thank the two of them for their workout?)
A breakfast that tasted good but had a so-so atmosphere came to an end.
Back in the Small Courtyard, they waited for the two to change their clothes and bring their belongings.
The three of them then went to the East City compound to start work.
Upon arriving here, Senju Chiharu immediately released her grip and reverted to her usual indifferent demeanor!
Inuzuka Furin returned to her familiar spot beside Uka Senju.
Aburame Kaun also had a dark expression on her face, shortly after the two arrived at the compound.
He appeared beside the two of them!
I worked overtime until the early hours of yesterday, which took a lot of effort.
They have finished organizing all the information.
So today, they've said goodbye to the tedious task of organizing data.
I received a new appointment from the Commander-in-Chief: 'Join the Operations Room '.
They began preparations with other Ninja for the operation against the Land of Bears!
Because I finished reading all the information about the Land of Bears yesterday.
They grasped and understood this very quickly.
And so, the three of them, like the other Ninja in the Operations Room, spun around in the courtyard like tops for the entire morning!
Until lunchtime.
The canteen at the military base!
Uka Senju, Inuzuka Furin, Kurama Shimei, Hatake Kobun, and Inuzuka Sawa finally had a chance to meet and chat.
After chatting for a few minutes with three friends I hadn't seen in a long time.
Looking at the Aburame Kaun beside him, whose face was still as pale as it had been that morning.
I initially thought my friend had a dark complexion because I hadn't taken him to breakfast.
You can decide based on your own understanding of him.
Aburame Kaun isn't the type to get angry about something like this for so long, is she?
So, Uka Senju took a moment to sidle up to her friend and whispered, " Kaun, what's wrong?"
"Your face has been dark all morning, what's going on?"
Upon hearing her friend's question.
With a dark expression, Aburame Kaun, ate her food bite by bite, as if she had just completed a task, and said through gritted teeth, "Our work yesterday was useless!"
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Upon hearing this, Uka Senju looked at the person beside her with a puzzled expression.
I don't understand what this seemingly random statement means!
Noticing her friend's gaze, Aburame Kaun stuck her chopsticks into a piece of braised pork and continued, "The task that bastard assigned us is completely useless for this operation."
"The information we spent so much time and effort compiling had already been compiled by someone else."
"This is the job that Kurama Shimei and his team did on their very first day here!"
"That bastard is deliberately messing with us!"
Yesterday, the three of them spent the entire night pulling themselves together to finally organize all the data!
The reason they persisted was because the Chunin said that this information was very important and would be needed for tomorrow's strategy meeting.
Upon learning this, the three were completely stunned and their minds were still reeling.
I barely managed to finish that huge pile of stuff overnight!
But after watching the commotion with Uka and the other two this morning...
The four of them were having breakfast together.
Kurama Shimei asked them why they were working so late yesterday.
He only learned the truth from his friend.
At first, he was somewhat skeptical.
Putting aside Uka's identity, the Commander-in-Chief was his own uncle!
There's no way they'd be so bored as to deliberately torment them, is there?
But after verifying the approximate names of those documents...
Only then did he fully accept the fact that they had been tricked by that bastard!
That's why he had a sullen face all morning.
Because right now he desperately wants to devour that treacherous, cheating relative alive!
After hearing the explanation from Aburame Kaun, I understood the reason for my friend's emotional change.
Uka Senju's expression changed instantly. She slammed her hand on the table and cursed, "How dare he do this?"
"Right!"
"Isn't he afraid that his nephew's son will be born without an anus?"
"No!!"
"If he plays us three for this, his nephew's son will definitely be born without an anus!"
"..."
"This person...!"
Just as she was about to continue cursing, Uka Senju noticed the Byakugan that couldn't be hidden even by sunglasses next to her.
Did they notice?
Realizing the problem, he couldn't bring himself to continue pretending.
And so, under the dangerous gaze from behind those sunglasses...
He smiled somewhat awkwardly, sat down, and continued eating his lunch.
When that Chunin spoke yesterday, he had already been tortured for several hours.
So at the time, he didn't think much of it and was easily fooled into doing it!
And after waking up this morning.
Holding the person in my arms, I recall yesterday's experiences.
He then realized the source of yesterday's problem!
Are those documents really important?
As the person who organized the materials, he felt the information was very important.
But would the Front Line really leave such important information to be processed so late?
There are several Large Unit at the Front Line, almost three hundred people!
Must we wait until the next day when we need it before sending the three of them to work through the night to prepare it?
Even if something came up and delayed them, it shouldn't have been just the four of them doing it!
With so many people resting and doing nothing at the base, why can't we send more people?
Realizing the problem, he immediately asked Chiharu.
Chiharu, realizing that Uka had noticed, no longer hid the truth from him and told him the whole story!
Was he angry at the time?
I'm so angry!
But Chiharu is right, this is a good opportunity for training.
This also lets them understand the specifics of this battle!
However, even if Chiharu said that...
With one of the masterminds right beside her, Uka Senju still found excuses.
Punish one of the masterminds immediately!
He felt he had done his part, both for himself and for his two friends who had worked hard all night!
This is why he and Chiharu didn't get up until 6:30 in the morning.
He spent a full half hour trying to get revenge for himself and his friends!
Of course, I originally wanted to stay up longer, but the sound of Aburame Kaun getting up...
This gave one of the masterminds an excuse to escape successfully!
Uka's slamming of the table completely drew the attention of the other four people.
They had all seen the dark look on the Aburame Kaun's face before.
And the interaction between Uka Senju and Kaun was so close.
All four of them heard it perfectly!
They were worried that Kaun was angry for some other reason, so they pretended not to see it and only sent Uka to inquire.
You could hear it because of this anger and the curses that followed from Uka.
The four outsiders who were the first to react couldn't help but burst into laughter!
Upon seeing that Uka Senju had learned of the situation, she slammed her hand on the table and stood up.
Aburame Kaun, who had been angry all day, became even angrier because of her empathetic nature!
So when Uka asked him for confirmation, he nodded quickly and answered decisively.
And that incantation that followed!
He didn't actually react at first.
If it weren't for the loud and arrogant laughter of Inuzuka Sawa and Kurama Shimei beside me!
He then joined Uka in cursing himself.
That jerk of a teammate! He just doesn't believe Uka doesn't know which bastard's nephew is her!
And even if you don't know, you can still curse that bastard and his son!
Who insults someone's nephew like that?!