He and Kenchū finished organizing everything and led the Middle Unit to collect the necessary materials for the mission around noon.
At this time, apart from the Wood Release Squadron, there were other people in the Training Ground.
There's also an additional Middle Unit composed of the Shinobi Clan, a Medical Treatment team, and a Logistics team!
They will travel with Uka to complete this mission.
The Shinobi Clan Squadron will also serve as the main force in this mission!
Thus, what was originally a mission for a 30-person Wood Release Squadron was now complete.
They've swelled to 66 people, the minimum size for Chunin!
After holding a brief pre-departure meeting with his many team leaders.
After setting a meeting time for tomorrow, Uka Senju walked back home along the Stone Slab path!
"Splash!"
The sound of the sliding door opening rang out.
The two people sitting diagonally opposite each other in the living room, who had been exchanging angry glances, stood up simultaneously and smiled.
"I'm back!"
"Why is it so slow!"
Hearing the two people with different personalities talking, Uka Senju smiled and walked towards them.
He Tsunade, who was frowning and slightly irritated, into his arms, and without stopping, he also pulled Senju Maki, who was maintaining a Shinobi Clan smile, into his arms!
"Mua!"
"How annoying!" There were still people around, and Tsunade, who had been ambushed, slapped the boy's right hand.
"Mua!"
Despite being treated the same way, Senju Maki did not openly take action.
But Uka's actions made her blush and she hid in the boy's arms!
And the hand that was habitually placed on the boy's waist immediately found its place and began to twist!
"Hiss~!"
The pain caused Uka Senju to gasp slightly.
But instead of letting go of their arms, he led them to the sofa and sat down!
Maki and Tsunade struggled slightly, perhaps because the boy was about to leave, or perhaps because they realized they couldn't break free.
After expressing their dissatisfaction, the two of them let Uka hold them and quiet down!
I propped my feet up on the coffee table, feeling the weight of the two little heads on either side of me.
He held the two of them and unconsciously ruffled their hair with both hands!
For a moment, Uka Senju was caught in a beautiful state of mind, which was both a driving force and a stumbling block.
May 8th, Konoha Year 29.
early morning!
Uncover the blanket covering the one who sealed the seal.
Wearing shorts, Uka Senju went straight to the washroom to take care of her personal hygiene.
Washing face, brushing teeth, taking a shower... "Splash!"
As the final sound of the rushing water echoed...
He then stepped out of the bathroom and began to put on the clothes that had been placed beside his bed earlier.
Although the Land of Fire had already entered Natsuhi at this time.
But even nowadays, Ninja still need to wear armor to fight.
Therefore, even in the summer, Ninja still need to wear a close-fitting Combat Uniform!
Otherwise, wearing armor while wearing short sleeves is a feeling that no one would want to experience too often.
Put on this specially made outfit made of special materials.
He picked up a wooden branch and manipulated it with Chakra to soften it.
Uka Senju used this thing to gather and secure her hair together.
Stimulated by Chakra, the wooden belt around his waist transformed into a wooden armor that enveloped him.
Then he picked up a headband with the Senju Clan Crest Forehead Protector and put it on his head!
Previously, everyone wore the Konoha- style Forehead Protector.
But as the covert war outside the village began, the neutral Clan were the first to change sides.
They placed items that identified their Clan in a prominent position!
With this neutral change, the Senju also immediately changed their emblem to their own.
Although this makes one vulnerable to ambushes when out in public, it's also a better way to identify oneself!
These days, whenever you see someone wearing Konoha Forehead Protector but not a clan crest, that's all you need to know.
Senju side would choose to Teuchi directly!
The person most troubled by this change was the Third Hokage.
His position was becoming increasingly uncertain as his Forehead Protector was replaced.
But he couldn't stop the people on his side who were secretly replaced!
The Senju ignored it, while the neutral ones simply asked, "Why don't you call a truce?" This cornered the opposing Third!
After putting on the gear, he hung the last Ninja Tool Pouch on his body.
Uka Senju then opened the sliding door and left the room where he could let down his guard and rest peacefully.
"Ta-da!"
Specially designed open-toed shoes stepped onto the wooden stairs.
He ran straight down the stairs and into the restaurant!
Breakfast at home was served much earlier than usual today.
Sitting across from her Aunt, whose patience was waning, Uka Senju picked up her chopsticks and began to enjoy the breakfast Aunt aunt had prepared.
This was the work of a Kage Level master, the patriarch of the Senju Clan.
Although the taste was just so-so, he still ate it with great relish since he didn't have to do it himself.
Looking at the person opposite her, who was eating voraciously without even looking up, Senju Toka said softly, "I've explained everything to you."
Pay more attention to the task!
"Mmm!" Nodding, Uka Senju swallowed the porridge in her mouth and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Aunt, the Clan has already provided so much support."
I will complete this mission well!
Senju Toka nodded slightly but made no comment on her nephew's answer.
Just as he said, his Clan has already provided a lot of support!
If you still can't get it, then it'll be embarrassing.
Uka Senju will have to take responsibility herself!
After quickly finishing breakfast.
Fully armed, Uka Senju headed to the Training Ground not far from the Senju Clan Compound.
Although there was still half an hour before the meeting time.
But this time, he was on a mission with Wood Release, and another Middle Unit and Logistics and Medical Treatment personnel had arrived here early to wait for him!
And needless to say, the Wood Release Squadron, whose personnel are trained, are based right here at this Training Ground!
"Have all the supplies been arranged?" Uka Senju asked without stopping, looking at the Logistics team leader who had arrived almost at the same time to greet her.
Nodding, the Elite Chunin his thirties bowed slightly and said, " Lord Uka, all personnel have received their supplies, and the remaining replenishment materials have been verified and packed."
This time, the Clan sent him on a mission with Wood Release.
His team members were also on high alert.
The team has completed everything that Uka instructed them to do, or even things that she didn't instruct them to do!
He led the tribesman through the gate and watched the team members gradually stand up.
Uka Senju nodded to the person, then shouted to the team members, "Assemble!"
The order has been issued.
The Ninja, who had already gathered and were chatting in small groups in the Training Ground, quickly formed a team.
They were neatly arranged in the field according to their different organizational structures!
Meanwhile, Uka Senju's two teammates, Inuzuka Furin, stood to Uka's left with their Ninja Dog.
On the right is Aburame Kaun had been missing for several days and only returned to the village last night.
He glanced around the room and confirmed that everyone had arrived.
Although it's not time yet.
But now that everyone is here, I didn't notice anyone eating when I came in, Logistics the supplies have been organized!
"Then..." Uka Senju fixed her gaze on the leader of the mixed Shinobi Clan Mixed Squadron and said, " Yoshikazu Senju, take your Middle Unit and my warrant, and set off immediately to clear the way."
"Once we arrive at the designated location, locate the boat and get everything ready!"
These were all decided during the meeting.
But before setting off, he still had to go through it one more time to make sure all his team members understood what the Middle Unit's mission was!
Upon hearing the command from the boy in dark green armor ahead...
Wearing the Senju Combat Uniform, gray armor, and the Senju Clan Crest Forehead Protector Yoshikazu Senju and replied crisply, "Yes, sir! I guarantee it will be completed!"
After answering, he straightened up.
He waved to the people behind him, then channeled his Chakra and ran towards the Konoha Gate.
The teammates who were originally standing behind him quickly dispersed to both sides after walking out of the Training Ground gate.
The ten teams formed a flying goose formation and crisscrossed the roads and rooftops of Konoha!
One Middle Unit had already set off, and Uka Senju, still standing in place, turned her gaze to the remaining Ninja: " Wood Release Squadron, running parallel on both flanks, with Logistics and Medical Treatment personnel in the center."
"Finish off everything along the way!"
"Yes, *x!" The remaining people responded and bowed.
Uka Senju then turned and channeled her Chakra, leading her two teammates towards the outskirts of Konoha.
The procession of such a group usually begins outside the village.
But this time, the request he received was to flaunt it in public!
The mission of a Middle Unit has become what it is today.
It's because of that Large Unit that Sarutobi's side went out with a couple of days ago!
In Senju's view, the Sarutobi clans dared to interfere so openly.
Then Uka Travel shouldn't be so low-key!
Since they have intelligence on the enemy's numbers, they can simply reveal their own numbers.
This is also a good opportunity to let both parties meet and proceed based on the results!
As for whether the Sarutobi clans will send reinforcements after seeing this,...
That depends on how many of them can get through the Senju's territory!
If they still want to take the detour through the Land of Rivers, they'll have to see if the Senju clan's swords agree.
Thus, what was originally a Wood Release training mission was turned into a training exercise.
Because of Sarutobi's action of sending out a Large Unit.
The situation escalated again!
As for whether the Senju side one less Middle Unit, can win the battle.
Based on the current information about the Senju clan.
The best outcome would be if the Third's disciple's Large Unit wasn't completely wiped out!
The commotion caused by the Senju parading through the streets startled not only the ordinary villagers.
All the Ninja who came from this Training Ground to the Konoha Gate and saw this commotion were stunned for a moment.
After the Two Teams left through the Konoha Gate and disappeared into the distance.
These talented individuals along the way immediately turned back and relayed the relevant information to their respective Clan.
One hour later.
Top floor of the Hokage Building.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was on duty, wore Hokage robes and a red Hokage hat as he entered the largest office.
"Bang!"
The sound of the door slamming together echoed as the barrier opened.
As the door closed, a figure dressed in black Combat Uniform, black armor, and wearing a mask appeared in the office.
After revealing himself, the person bowed respectfully and said, " Lord Hokage, the intelligence personnel have ascertained the movements of the Wood Release techniques."
The words fell.
Hiruzen Sarutobi happened to be sitting in that office chair.
Without first asking his subordinates for details, he picked up a pipe from the side.
He added some new tobacco, lit it, took a puff, and then slowly said, "Speak!"
Although he didn't know the specifics of the Wood Release techniques.
But considering the overall picture, he knew the problem wasn't too serious.
That's why he was so unhurried and focused on lighting his cigarette!
Upon hearing the order from the front...
The Anbu member, who had been bowing, bowed again, stood up, and said, "Based on the analysis of the Senju personnel's movements, the direction of Wood Release's movement, and reports from relevant informants..."
"This Wood Release Wood Release mission is related to the Merchant Ninja Organization; there are two Middle Unit and two squads in total."
"Their specific mission is to suppress the current Merchant Ninja Leader and regain control of overseas medicinal herb resources!"
The reason he gave such a detailed explanation was simply because he knew about his side's arrangements for that side.
The Large Unit that Jiraiya led a couple of days ago was our support for the Merchant Ninja Leader.
Furthermore, the death of the Merchant Ninja Leader Senju the Senju was also orchestrated by the Anbu themselves!
Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke.
He nodded slightly with an expression that said, "I knew it!"
He knew this day would come when he made a move against Merchant Ninja.
I just didn't expect it to be Wood Release!
However, Wood Release led two Middle Unit with him.
But Jiraiya led a Large Unit!
But with such a big commotion, why are there so many fewer people?
What kind of trouble are these tribes planning now?!
He frowned immediately upon realizing this.
After a moment's thought, he said in a deep voice, "The messenger Jiraiya; inform them of the situation and warn them to be careful."
"Tell him there are no reinforcements this time; how the battle goes is up to him!"
"If things are hopeless, we can at least inflict serious damage and then escape."
Upon hearing this, the Anbu, understanding the meaning and knowing how to relay the message, bowed and said, "Yes, sir!"
Just as he was about to leave after receiving his orders.
"Wait!" Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly called out to him, "We don't need the last sentence. Let's change it to 'We must protect ourselves and return safely, so that we can wait for the future!'"
"Yes!" The figure from the Anbu disappeared from the office after responding.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smoked his pipe even more frequently!
Previously, when they realized that the Senju were up to something, they realized that they had a purpose behind all this commotion.
He immediately realized the problem.
Knowing that a large Large Unit had been sent, the Senju dared to send two Middle Unit instead.
Therefore, these two Middle Unit will only be elite!
He was very clear about the quality of his own Large Unit.
If it were someone else, losing wouldn't be a big deal.
But the opponent used Wood Release, while our side sent our own disciple!
The commotion surrounding the Senju's departure is nothing more than the same old tactic of reputation suppression.
Previously, when the message from the Wood Release Jonin was sent back, a neutral Small Shinobi Clan fell.
If Wood Release wins again, then combined with the Senju's movements, there might be another gain!
But once he realized this, he also knew very well that he couldn't send reinforcements.
Since Senju is going to do this, it's impossible for his reinforcements to get through the route to Merchant Ninja!
If we send troops now, we must send out the elite, and even then, only one in ten of these elite troops will survive.
If they come back and get ripped off again, the price would be too high!
After weighing the options, he had no choice but to accept this defeat.
Therefore, the previous message sent by the Anbu was changed back to the first version!
He had intended to tell the Front Line Large Unit that if they couldn't win, they could consider abandoning all those men.
If playing normally doesn't work, then we'll play by trading lives.
Anyway, with Large Unit of that caliber, our side really doesn't care about losing one or two!
If only we can severely damage those two teams using Wood Release techniques.
We can salvage the situation regarding subsequent publicity!
But after giving the order, he remembered what kind of person Jiraiya was in charge of this mission, was!
If it were a different commander, they would all follow his orders.
Deplete your forces and inflict casualties to preserve yourself!
But Jiraiya couldn't do that.
If this apprentice truly chooses to carry out the plan, then he will only be doing it with others.
I would never treat my subordinates like disposable materials, using them and then running away!
In that case, the cost would be too high.
Jiraiya has the potential to grow into Kage Level character.
The defection of a few Small Shinobi Clan is truly less significant than the loss of a potential Kage Level individual.
So he changed his order to urge them to return safely!
The Land of Grass.
At the heart of the former Kusagakure ruins, now the Root headquarters.
Several months after bringing back information about the collaboration, Shimura Danzō returned to Root only to find that his house had been burgled.
When he returned, he discovered that Utatane Koharu, had seen his underwear.
Furthermore, the relevant rights have also been adjusted!
This greatly angered Shimura Danzō, who intended to cultivate the Root into his own power base.
However, upon first meeting, Utatane Koharu and seeing her missing arm.
And the series of orders that Koharu issued immediately after taking over!
This made it impossible for him to get even the slightest bit angry with this friend.
Because of his attack and disappearance, Koharu was arguably the most worried among his old friends.
And this person is genuinely searching for me and doing everything in their power to take revenge!
This, plus our past relationship!
Shimura Danzō, whose true colors had been exposed, could only swallow this huge, silent humiliation.
He is cold-blooded and inhuman.
But when faced with his childhood friend who genuinely cared about him...
He really had no way to deal with the other party!
The only way is to swallow the blow of 'one person's Root: the Root of four people'!
The downside is the loss of rights, but there are also advantages.
At the very least, since some rights have been lost, I won't have to figure out how to raise funds on my own anymore.
It used to belong to me alone, but because of Koharu's visit over the past few months, it has become shared by Four Clans!
This terrible feeling, coupled with the fact that he had lost an arm, only added to his distress.
Between the two of them, Shimura Danzō was anything but happy!
But after months of misery, he finally received some good news today.
That means my arm has been completely and successfully modified.
The temporary device can be replaced.
It became something custom-made to my specific requirements!
After fully experiencing it at the test site.
Looking at the metal arm, Shimura Danzō couldn't help but smirk!
" Danzo, it seems you are very satisfied with the goods this time." A two-meter-tall man shrouded in a black robe said in a curry-scented voice.
Upon hearing this, Shimura Danzō had just shown a slight smile, immediately became serious.
There was no way around it; he really couldn't stand that accent.
But now the other party is a partner.
He could only grit his teeth and say, "Don't worry, we'll keep our promise."
"As long as you cooperate and accomplish the second point, then restoring your kingdom will not be difficult!"
Danzo had barely finished speaking.
Utatane Koharu, nodded and said, "Yes, as long as we complete those tasks."
"Your requests won't be troublesome!"
Upon hearing this, the two-meter-tall man in black robes chuckled, and his curry-scented voice rang out, "Rest assured, we will fulfill the promise we made to you, sir."
"Secondly, we have completed all preparations and are now awaiting your notification!"
This time he dared not speak recklessly, for these were all things that Lord Jimei had specifically taught him before his arrival.
If he ruins the adults' plans, then he himself will really have a hard time ending up well!
I endured the discomfort and listened to that awkward accent.
Wearing a red and black Combat Uniform, Utatane Koharu quickly said, "Secondly, you just need to be prepared. We will contact you through our channels regarding the specific time."
After saying that, she took a Scroll from her Ninja Tool Pouch and tossed it over, then said again, "Take this back to your master."
"We will send someone to handle the relevant transactions!"
Catch the Scroll.
Seeing their undisguised and blatant attitude!
The person shrouded in black robes couldn't help but grit their teeth secretly.
He knew perfectly well what those bastards were complaining about.
If it were somewhere else, or with someone else, he would have already eliminated anyone who dared to show such an expression!
However, at the Root, these two are also collaborators assigned by the adults.
So he could only suppress his anger, bow, and say coldly, "Farewell!"
After saying that, he circulated his Chakra and left the Training Ground!
The man in black robes disappeared, and the two people who had previously shown expressions of disgust immediately dropped their expressions.
Utatane Koharu, took a Scroll out of her bag and wrote, "This idiot is so patient; these guys have big ambitions."
"Be careful not to leak any confidential File."
"I will oversee the development of the relevant sealing techniques after I bring the data back, and I will send them to you once it is successful!"
In the sound of the pen tip scratching the paper.
After writing these three paragraphs, she tossed the Scroll to Shimura Danzō!
He caught it with his intact arm and casually pulled down the sleeve of the robotic arm.
With his hands behind his back, Shimura Danzō from a blind spot.
He felt that the demands those guys made that day were clearly motivated by ulterior motives.
However, they found some of the independent weapons on that side to be of interest.
The relevant resources, etc., are also needed by their own side.
And at that time, his life was under the control of that side!
These are the reasons why he agreed to cooperate.
Although he and Hiruzen Sarutobi often had their share of dirty tricks, they were also very much teammates after so many years.
He lost an arm and is now practically useless.
Someone like me is perfectly suited to be a trailblazer!
In exchange, they regained their combat strength and obtained the resources and weapons they needed.
This kind of deal is very profitable, and our side won't blindly eat anything.
How to take the bait without suffering a loss is something our side has always been researching!
After reading what Koharu had told him, Shimura Danzō and clenched his fist.
The Scroll turned into dust and dispersed into the air!
He looked up at the person opposite him and said in a deep voice, " Ren'ō will become my deputy. I will instruct him to contact you on some matters."
"We need to speed up the production process, and we also need to speed up the production of other things!"
Upon hearing this, Utatane Koharu, nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll hurry."
"Make the arrangements for the Root yourself. I'll lead the team back today!"
She understood her friend's meaning and knew exactly who this " Ren'ō " was!
From now on, top-secret information between the two sides will be communicated by them and that " Ren'ō " in advance.
Then, ' Ren'ō ' would write down the information and give it to Danzo for his convenience.
Although they didn't find any listening devices on the arm during their inspection.
But they can't afford to be careless until they fully understand this thing.
Therefore, confidential information only remained on paper, allowing Danzo, who had concealed his arm Danzo examine it.
Furthermore, Danzo could only write down any secrets he wanted to reveal, not speak them aloud!
They knew very well that surveillance usually only involved listening and watching.
Currently, there is no way to directly listen to a person's thoughts or mind in the ninja world!
As for the two accelerations Danzo mentioned...
The first is the arm-sealing technique I wrote about before.
Secondly, it's about verifying the information regarding " Jimei Ziming, the company, and the restoration of the nation"!
Without accomplishing these things, how can they truly feel comfortable cooperating with the other party?
Hearing that his friend was finally leaving...
Shimura Danzō simply nodded slightly without inquiring about the time, location, or personnel arrangements.
He simply looked at the other person with his remaining eye, his lips barely moving as he silently uttered two words: 'Be careful!'
In Tochisen Castle, a port city not far from the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rivers.
Wearing the Senju Combat Uniform, gray armor, and the Senju Clan Crest Forehead Protector Yoshikazu Senju ignored the guards in the city.
He led the clearing party directly to the dock.
Upon seeing the newcomers, the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans stationed in the city wisely stepped back without any intention of interfering!
They saw that the Konoha Ninja stationed there had all retreated.
The ordinary people who formed the taxi driver team quickly turned their heads and pretended not to see them.
They allowed this group of fully armed men to rush onto the dock, occupy the best positions, and disrupt the busy work on this small section of the dock.
"Smack!"
With the help of Chakra, the leader Yoshikazu Senju, landed on several wooden crates piled up at the dock.
Looking at the dock, which was originally orderly with the unloading, but was now somewhat chaotic due to the crowds making way for them.
He glanced at the nearby moored ships and pointed, saying, "Teams 1, 2, and 3, go and requisition all three of these nearby ships and sign the appropriate contracts with the cargo owners!"
"Yes, Captain!" The three fully armed Ninja bowed and saluted.
Having received the order, they straightened up and led their respective teams toward the three ships pointed upwards.
He ignored the crowds that made way for him wherever he went.
They walked to the side of the ship and, empowered by Chakra, jumped aboard.
Who owns the ship?
"Sir, the shipowner is not on board; he should still be resting in the city."
"Inform him that the ship has been requisitioned; here is the File."
"Ah... this... this I cannot make the decision!"
"Then go and notify the person in charge. The original sailors will stay and maneuver the ship, and the rest of you will clean it up!"
"Master Ninja, these goods..."
"...!"
He ignored the various commotions coming from afar and the ways his subordinates completed their tasks.
After issuing the requisition order, Yoshikazu Senju turned to look behind him and said, "Teams 4 and 5, clear this entire dock area and begin security!"
"Yes, sir!" The three squad leaders bowed and then waved their hands, leading their men to drive away everyone on the dock!
"Teams 6 and 7, go to the city gate to meet the follow-up troops!"
"Yes, sir!" The two fully armed men responded and led their six teammates back the way they came.
His men had mostly dispersed.
Yoshikazu Senju said to the last two squads, "Squads 8 and 9, go into the city to prepare food for later, as well as food and fresh water for the voyage."
"Yes, sir!"
The last two teams also started getting busy.
He then jumped off the wooden crate and landed on the wooden dock.
"Bang!"
The sound of shoes hitting a wooden object rang out.
Looking at the last two teammates resting beside the wooden crate.
I glanced at the people observing from afar!
With Yoshikazu Senju said, "Let's go, let's go and meet the garrison of those three clans!"
"Done!" A man with two red paint marks on his face, sitting on a wooden box, and his Ninja Dog squatting beside him stood up and said.
Another person, wearing sunglasses and a long trench coat, did not comment.
He glanced in the direction his captain was looking, then silently followed behind his two teammates.
In the boundless ocean to the Southwest, there are two islands, one large and one small.
The larger one is comparable in size to the island of Land of Whirlpools.
The smaller one, however, is only one-third the size of the Land of Whirlpools!
Generally speaking, with such a large difference in area, humans would live on the larger island.
Because of the large area, there will be enough space for living!
But here it's quite the opposite.
The larger island was covered in lush vegetation and had almost no trace of human activity.
The smaller island is the real human settlement in this area!
Because this small island is shaped like a concave bowl.
Its four sides are almost all vertical cliffs, as if cut by a knife.
Only a small opening to the South provides access to the island!
This terrain led the first humans to make a choice when they came to this sea area.
They unanimously abandoned the large, oddly shaped island next door and chose this small island that could withstand most of the wind and waves!
This is the base of the Merchant Ninja Organization!
Jiraiya Large Unit, which arrived a few days earlier, is also stationed in the only small town on the island.
"Knock knock knock!"
The top floor of the tallest building in the small town.
A Young Man dressed in Combat Uniform, wearing gray armor and a Konoha Forehead Protector, knocked on the door of the largest room on the top floor.
Inside the house, a Young Man with white hair, dressed the same as the one outside, was talking to a middle-aged man in a kimono.
Just as the two were arguing over some details...
The sudden noise disrupted their rhythm!
The middle-aged man, dressed in a kimono and acting as the host, calmed his nerves, which had been agitated by the pressure, and picked up the teacup beside him, saying, "Come in!"
He saw the person opposite him who had just been cornered and was about to fall.
This sudden interruption caused all the time spent beforehand to be wasted!
Jiraiya's white eyebrows twitched involuntarily.
The price of resources still needs to be debated!
He inwardly marveled at the good fortune of the person opposite him, then picked up his teacup to moisten his throat.
If it wasn't a fault of war, then there's no question of defeat!
Once the unexpected situation is resolved, we can continue the discussion.
This is the greatest benefit he has gained from his two years of intensive study.
He didn't realize it while practicing immortal Senjutsu, but after he emerged, he finally understood what he had truly gained!
He is no longer as impulsive, arbitrary, or hot-tempered as he used to be.
When faced with a situation, he can control most of his emotions and make the most appropriate choice!
A reply was received outside the door.
The Konoha Ninja knocked on the door simply opened it and entered.
He ignored the slight change in the Large Unit's expression.
He strode forward, holding a scroll in both hands, and bowed, saying, "My lord, urgent intelligence delivered by the Jonin Ninja Taka!"
The first thing I noticed was that it was one of my own people who had interrupted my work!
For a moment, Jiraiya truly felt a surge of anger.
But then I thought that if my own people came to interrupt me at this time, then there must be something new happening.
That's why his expression changed slightly!
Upon hearing his subordinate's words, Jiraiya's pupils constricted slightly.
Urgent intelligence delivered by Jonin Ninja Hawk!
These few words immediately made him realize the problem.
You have to understand that something delivered personally by a ninja beast of this caliber is no small matter!
The marking on the Scroll in his subordinate's hand indicated that the information came from within the village!
He immediately put down his teacup and took the Scroll that his subordinate handed him.
Is there an emergency in the village?
What terrible thing has happened?!
While thinking about it, he formed Hand Seals and opened the Scroll to examine it.
When they saw the few words the teacher had the Anbu deliver, and the reasons for the changes written by the Anbu.
Jiraiya's face immediately darkened!
"Puff!"
After reading it, he transformed the Chakra in his palm into Wind Release energy, instantly turning the Scroll into dust!
This action immediately caused the middle-aged man in a kimono sitting opposite him to frown.
Although I don't know exactly what was contained in that single sentence reported from the other side.
But he could still understand the word "emergency"!
And the change in expression on the other side's face after the inspection, and the action of destroying the intelligence.
All of these things told the middle-aged man in the kimono the urgency and importance of the matter!
He was trying to figure out what information the other party had.
When it's related to oneself!
The white-haired Young Man opposite him, who had almost cornered him with his words earlier, was interrupted by the Third Hokage's disciple.
"Mr. Kamijō Chi, all previous negotiations regarding the price can be suspended!"
Looking at the middle-aged man opposite her who was stunned by her words.
Jiraiya's white eyebrows furrowed.
Before the other side could ask, he spoke again, "Our common trouble has arrived."
"Without dealing with them, our negotiations cannot continue."
"We hope Mr. Kamijō Chi will immediately gather your men and fight alongside us!"
After reviewing the intelligence, he immediately began to think of a solution.
Before we arrived, the teacher said the mission was to quell the rebellion.
But he's not brainless; after arriving here, surely he understands everything?
If the rebellion is truly resolved as the teacher suggests, then the first person he should deal with is this middle-aged man in front of him!
But the person opposite him was the one who commissioned his mission.
Moreover, he, who had completed hundreds of missions of varying sizes, had seen this kind of situation before!
The messy affairs of other organizations have nothing to do with him, Ninja whose goal is to complete missions.
But then something unexpected happened when they saw the enemy's intelligence.
In order to preserve this entire Large Unit, he even considered leading his men to retreat right now!
He knew very well the true nature of his own Large Unit.
Fight, regardless of winning or losing.
This entire Large Unit could be scrapped if things go wrong!
Although I've only been in charge of the Large Unit for a short time, these are all Konoha Ninja, a bunch of kids!
His first thought was naturally to save everyone as much as possible.
However, what this organization has is exactly what the village desperately needs!
This is also the fundamental reason why the village sent him to meddle in other people's family affairs.
Therefore, he cannot easily abandon the client who is willing to cooperate with the village!
In this situation, the only remaining option is to concentrate all our forces on fighting.
Although the enemy's overall strength is higher, our side has enough numbers.
Even with the initiative, there are still ways to minimize losses and win the battle!
The island's terrain makes it an ideal place to utilize.
However, this method requires the genuine cooperation of the native on the other side.
Otherwise, a force of a hundred people would really be insufficient to defend the entire island or monitor overseas locations!
Upon hearing the first words spoken by the Konoha captain on the other side.
Wearing Kamijō Chi felt a sudden pang of panic!
He instantly realized that the Urgent Intelligence was aimed at him.
I can roughly guess what the emergency is!
His first thought was, "Are they going to abandon me?"
Just as he was about to unleash a torrent of abuse on the people opposite him who were only good at starting a fire but not at adding fuel to it.
The white-haired Young Man's next few words calmed him down.
As his apprentice, he knew very well who the old man's backer was.
As long as this ally doesn't consider running away, they can rely on the intelligence they've gathered.
Your chances of winning are at least 50%!
As for when this 50% will arrive, or whether the battle will destroy the Merchant Ninja, that remains to be seen.
This is something he would only consider when he is in the position of leader.
If he can't even hold onto this position, then what business is it of his?
Upon hearing the request from the other side, he quickly nodded and said, "Captain Jiraiya, please rest assured, I can gather the manpower right now."
"You tell me how to fight, and I'll fight accordingly!"
"You can arrange it directly!"
This decisive and efficient attitude was completely different from when they were discussing the price earlier.
Unlike before, when they were meticulous about every little thing, they were now focused on resisting the reinforcements from that ' Traitor '.
He's willing to do anything, even hollow out the Merchant Ninja!
Upon seeing the other party's attitude, Jiraiya was initially slightly unaccustomed to it.
But then he realized what the other person was thinking!
There's really not much he can say about this kind of person, especially since he's standing next to them.
Putting aside the Merchant Ninja Organization, wouldn't such a person be of great benefit to our side?
With this in mind, he had a rough plan in mind.
Nodding, Jiraiya said in a deep voice, "Mr. Kamijō Chi, please organize the personnel who are capable of fighting as soon as possible."
"Organize the small and large ships on the island, assign people with average combat skills to operate these ships and send them out to sea to conduct surveillance around the island and the direction from which the enemy is approaching."