He ignored Jiraiya.
Orochimaru, dressed in a long yellow robe, softly replied to his teacher, "Yes, teacher!"
"No rush, it's better if I take them with me."
"Things aren't peaceful in the Land of Rain!"
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi remembered what his disciple had reported earlier.
Hanzō of the Land of Rain is very ambitious and has recently clashed with his disciples over issues such as expansion and experimental materials!
He nodded and replied, "Okay, you can handle things on your end."
After saying that.
Looking at the corner of the office wall, Hiruzen Sarutobi began to give instructions. "The guards and such remain as usual, no changes."
"Everything is still according to my normal get off work hours!"
"Relax on the outside, but tight on the inside. If you need to transform, remember not to forget anything!"
In the current situation, he also has a bodyguard!
He didn't want anyone to know about his outing today.
However, since the duration of the negotiations is uncertain, the Guard Unit must proceed as usual to avoid leaking information!
"Yes, sir, rest assured, I have mastered the previous instructions!" A middle-aged man wearing a mask appeared in the corner and bowed.
Nodding, Hiruzen Sarutobi waved to Jiraiya and led his disciple outside.
Although he went to Mount Myōboku, he was the Hokage.
There are some things that need to be explained before you leave!
He led his apprentice down one floor along the wooden stairs.
I found Utatane Koharu, gave her some information, and then left after giving her instructions.
Hiruzen Sarutobi then led his disciples back to his office.
Following the disciple's instructions, they Hand Seals together and connected to the space of Mount Myōboku!
It remains within the Kisen Island is still ravaged by storms.
In the only small town on that island.
The previously chaotic town has been completely quieted down thanks to the crackdown!
After dealing with the suicidal individuals in the South City, Uka Senju took the opportunity to tour the small town.
The energy gains from this trip to the four cities have completely made up for the deficit he incurred during this mission!
In the past, when I did squad missions, I was either killing people or on my way to killing people.
This meant his energy growth rate remained consistently good!
But since the beginning of this year, the task has suddenly become somewhat indescribable.
The last mission lasted four months; if he hadn't been determined from the start and acquired 300,000 energy points...
So in the first four months of those 29 years, he only gained tens of thousands of points!
Now that I'm leading a team, there are fewer of those proactive small fry, and the tasks are more complicated and time-consuming.
With his strength rising to Jonin, he faced even stronger enemies.
Just like this mission, it's about fighting Jiraiya!
Besides the two thousand from that Toad, there were also several thousand from fishing in the last few days.
Before today's crackdown, he had only earned six or seven thousand points!
Fortunately, this suppression operation allowed them to explore the entire city and collect all the energy that had just died.
Over 100,000 units of energy have been gained!
So this mission was worth all the time he spent on it!
[Name: Uka Senju ]
[Age: 12 years old]
[Identity: Konoha, Senju Clan ]
[Strength: Jonin ]
[Attributes: Wood, Earth, Water]
[Skill]
Chakra Extraction Technique: Mastery (98/100)
Print: Proficient (86/100)
Taijutsu: Proficient (79/100)+
Genjutsu: Proficient (43/100)+
Sealing Jutsu: Proficient (49/100)+
Ninjutsu: Mastery (20/100)
Wood Release: Mastery (20/100)
Water Release: Mastery (13/100)
Earth Release: Mastery (12/100)
[Energy: 1405936]
"Knock knock knock!"
Hearing the knock on the door, Uka Senju closed the system panel in front of her with a thought and said, "Come in."
"Creak!"
The wooden door hinges turned, and Senju Ryokazu, dressed in Combat Uniform, wearing Forehead Protector with the Senju Clan Crest, and clad in gray armor bearing obvious knife wounds, Gate of Opening Yoshikazu Senju led the group behind him into the conference room.
Looking at the two teammates who came in, along with Senju Yoshikazu Senju Masamae Kamijō them...
He pointed to the chairs next to him, indicating that the group should sit down.
After everyone was settled, Uka Senju asked the group, "How was the pursuit?"
The group exchanged glances, Yoshikazu Senju turned to the head of the group, saying, " Lord Uka, the pursuit has yielded good results; most of them have been captured."
"Aside from Company Commander Sarutobi Bun escaping with five men, the rest of Jiraiya Large Unit has been dealt with after verification!"
"After Mr. Merchant Ninja Masamae Kamijō's verification, the leader of the Traitor, Kamijō Chi, and most of the Traitor have been dealt with."
Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Uka Senju nodded and asked, "What is the situation regarding casualties?"
Knowing the problematic path to power, Yoshikazu Senju did not turn back.
He immediately reported, "Sir, according to the statistics, the Mixed Squadron suffered one death, five serious injuries, and countless minor injuries, but the wounded can all return to the unit to continue fighting after rest and recuperation."
Yoshikazu Senju finished speaking...
Sitting next to him, Aburame Kaun quickly took out a piece of paper and read it aloud, "According to the statistics, the Wood Release Squadron has two dead and ten seriously injured. Among the injured, two are no longer able to continue combat missions and must leave the Middle Unit!"
Apart from the portion of the Wood Release Squadron that Uka Senju gathered when she entered the city.
The rest were previously pursued by Aburame Kaun and Inuzuka Furin!
The first part of the battlefield went smoothly, but during the pursuit, the Wood Release Squadron's lack of experience resulted in some casualties.
As the team leader and Uka's teammate, he and Furin personally compiled and understood this information!
After reporting on their own forces, the Merchant Ninja Leader, Masamae Kamijō his throat and said, " Lord Uka, the situation of the Merchant Ninja is somewhat special, coupled with the bad Tenten."
"Therefore, our casualties are not yet tallied; only the people I've been leading have a rough estimate...!"
Upon hearing the first sentence, Uka Senju immediately Teuchi the other party's follow-up.
He knew perfectly well what the other person was thinking.
They were willing to hand over their manpower before because the battle hadn't been won yet.
Now that the fight has begun, as the leader of an organization, he is revealing his true strength.
Kamijou definitely wouldn't agree to this!
But he had no interest in listening to the other side ramble on about some random number.
Because he was asking these questions, he was only concerned about the situation of his own family.
Three people were killed in two Middle Unit, and two of the seriously wounded had to be removed from combat duty.
That means the team of sixty people is now five people short!
As for those who are seriously injured, in the face of something as miraculous as Chakra, it's just a matter of recovery time!
This equates to a casualty rate of less than one-tenth.
He was very satisfied with what he considered a battle that was almost evenly matched.
One could even say that such a casualty rate is a testament to the effort they put into all those elaborate schemes!
He ignored the expression on the Masamae Kamijō Kamijou Masako, the current Merchant Ninja Leader and a collaborator of the Senju.
Uka Senju looked at the three people on her left and said, "Have someone move the team's camp to the spot where Jiraiya and the others were before!"
"Remember to discuss the duty arrangements for both teams beforehand. Today, besides the injured and those on duty..."
"You can search for supplies within the city yourselves. Let those who have nothing to do relax tonight!"
After a hard-fought day, we achieved this result.
He didn't mind using other people's money to let his subordinates have a good time and relax!
In any case, the city has been under his control for the past few days and has not yet been handed over to Merchant Ninja.
So whatever happens, the consequences will be something Merchant Ninja will have to bear later!
Knowing the meaning of that last sentence, Yoshikazu Senju, Aburame Kaun, Inuzuka Furin on the left bowed in unison and said, "Yes, sir!"
He waved to signal the group to leave.
Only then did Uka Senju turn her gaze to Masamae Kamijō was somewhat unpleasant.
Suddenly remembering something, he quickly turned to the three people who were leaving and said, " Inuzuka Furin, don't go. You stay here and help me with some data."
" Yoshikazu, Kaun, you two go and make the arrangements!"
Upon hearing this, Aburame Kaun glanced at the wind Furin with a smile in her eyes, then walked out of the room with Yoshikazu Senju!
Uka's independent search and proper relaxation.
They could understand the meaning behind his words from the atmosphere in the meeting room earlier.
This kind of thing is not suitable for Furin to go with.
But he couldn't bring it up just now; he had originally planned to leave the Furin behind after he came out.
Unexpectedly, Uka realized this and spoke up on her own initiative!
It's so convenient... so convenient... but without even a meal, they'll keep bringing it up a few more times after we get back to the village!
"Snap!"
The door was locked again, and Inuzuka Furin, still wearing her armor, sat down next to Uka.
After handing her a File, Uka Senju turned her gaze Masamae Kamijō and said, "Mr. Masamae Kamijō, we have taken over Kisen Island. We have completed our mission as requested!"
"How many more days do you think it will take for the Merchant Ninja Organization to regain its rule?"
Upon hearing this, Masamae Kamijō quickly said, " Lord Uka, this will probably take a long time. This First Shinobi World War is already over."
"But the reallocation of personnel and the restructuring of the organization will take a long time!"
"One week!" Uka Senju held up one finger and said, "You only have one week. If you don't recover within a week..."
" Lord Uka, how could it be possible in a week? It's simply impossible to complete!"
"Then I'll send someone to help you finish it?"
"This...!"
She knew that the other person had lost their goodwill towards her because of what had happened before.
And this involves sending someone to help?
After intervening, will Merchant Ninja still be Merchant Ninja?
So, Kamijou Masama, who had originally planned to stall for time, Masamae Kamijō refused and made a promise, " Lord Uka, I will recover as soon as possible within a week. With you here, that's enough!"
It's clear this person doesn't want us to get involved.
But is what you treasure really important to Senju?
This place is far from the mainland, and Senju really couldn't be bothered to go in.
Otherwise, this mission wouldn't be about helping Merchant Ninja recover!
Uka Senju nodded slightly and instructed, "Remember the time, you must be quick!"
"Yes, Lord Uka!" Masamae Kamijō replied.
Once the time was set, Uka Senju lost interest in continuing the conversation with this person.
He waved for them to leave, and waited until they were gone.
He then turned to look at the Furin, who was checking the items, and said, "You have to help me get these things out today."
"That way, Merchant Ninja pay for the rest!"
Looking at the resource consumption figures and prices above, and the price list of medicinal herbs for Merchant Ninja next to it.
Inuzuka Furin nodded and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Yes, Uka-kun!"
Seeing the girl's serious expression, Uka Senju smiled and said, "You can put the armor away now."
"How uncomfortable must it be to wear this in here?"
Upon hearing this suggestion, I thought about it and it made sense. The battle was over, and this was the core area; the next step was all about writing!
"Hmm~!" Nodding and putting down the File, Inuzuka Furin began to work on her armor.
As a kind-hearted person, Uka Senju would certainly not stand idly by and help in such a situation!
Meanwhile, at Mount Myōboku!
"Bang!"
A soft sound.
Wearing Hokage robes and Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hiruzen Sarutobi and his apprentice Jiraiya arrived at one of the legendary holy Sacred Land for summoning beasts!
Looking around at the Toad, big and small, each doing their own thing.
Seeing this Sacred Land space, with a top-tier summoning beast like the Enma, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but nod in agreement.
His Enma lives in a region established by Sarutobi in the Shinobi World.
And this world is full of Toad, no wonder it's one of the Three Great Sage Lands!
With a slight sigh in his heart, he then turned his gaze to the patch of various kinds of Toad.
These are his main objectives for coming here!
Upon closer inspection, he discovered a large number of Chunin- level Toad in this area.
But according to the information Jiraiya mentioned earlier, these are not the higher-ups at Mount Myōboku!
From this point of view, he could already imagine just how much help Mount Myōboku could provide!
Looking at the teacher who had been smiling ever since she arrived.
Having roughly guessed his teacher's thoughts, Jiraiya and interrupted, "Teacher, let's go find the Great Toad Sage first!"
"To prevent the immortal from falling into a deep slumber again, who knows when he will awaken!"
Through Jiraiya, Hiruzen Sarutobi also learned about some of the characteristics of the high-ranking members of Mount Myōboku.
I also learned what kind of personality that beast who played with words had.
So he nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Okay, okay, let's go first!"
"Lead the way!"
After saying that, he started walking, following Jiraiya's footsteps while carefully observing the situation at Mount Myōboku.
He especially remembered the number of Jonin Toad he saw, and he memorized the characteristics of each one!
It took about ten minutes.
With the help of Chakra, the two walked straight up to the top of the highest peak of Mount Myōboku.
As he entered the palace, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally saw the Toad that wanted to talk to him!
There lay a yellow Toad, its skin drooping all over, looking old, wearing a doctoral cap, half-lying in the pool with its eyes closed.
Upon seeing the newcomer, the Sage Shima, with his purple lips, nodded to the two and shouted, "Little Jiraiya is here! Wake up!"
The shouts echoed through the empty palace.
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the Toad slowly raise its eyelids, a twitch appeared on his lips.
But remembering why he had come, he suppressed his urge to complain.
He strode up the steps, bowed to the pool Jiraiya, and said, " Great Toad Sage, this is my teacher, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi."
After introducing the visitor to the person above.
He then pointed upwards with his right hand and introduced the teacher, "Teacher, this is the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku!"
" Great Toad Sage, I have long heard of Mount Myōboku, and today I am finally able to meet you!" Hiruzen Sarutobi greeted him politely.
When I first entered, I didn't notice anything amiss as the Great Toad was asleep.
But what if I wake up?
His keen intuition, when faced with this Toad, somehow gave him a feeling Hashirama Senju back then?
Years of combat experience have instilled in him a strong belief in his own intuition.
However, as the invitee, he maintained the proper etiquette and offered greetings befitting his status.
Looking down at the two people below, as the lords of Mount Myōboku.
Gamamaru was well aware of the true worth of the Contractor teacher!
After all, there are quite a few Toad in Konoha, and there is no shortage of relevant information!
It nodded slightly and said, " Hokage, you're too kind. I had Jiraiya summon you today because there's something important to discuss."
" Jiraiya should have told you what he meant by that!"
Although it was a question, it was very clear that it had definitely been answered.
Otherwise, how could Hiruzen Sarutobi have arrived so quickly?
" Jiraiya has already informed us!" After responding, Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing a straw hat, frowned slightly and asked, "But Jiraiya didn't say much, Great Toad Sage. I still have some questions about the prophecy."
"Is the endless war referring to the war between us and the Senju?"
"Loss of hope? What does that mean? Have you seen us lose?"
Could you please provide more details about the situation?
Although he didn't believe in prophecies, since he was already here, it wouldn't hurt to find out more.
That way, when discussing cooperation later, it will be easier for me to pin more evil on the Senju!
Blinking his enormous eyes, Gamamaru waved his arm and said, " Shima, take Jiraiya out for a bit!"
It understands who the person opposite it is, and therefore knows what to say to that person.
Jiraiya believed those things before, but someone Hiruzen Sarutobi never tells the truth.
Gaining trust and cooperation would be difficult, and it wouldn't want to send the Toad out to fill the hole for nothing.
Mutual trust is essential for successful cooperation between the two parties; only then can Hiruzen Sarutobi give it his all!
Hearing the great immortal's words from the side, he knew that the immortal didn't want him to hear them.
But Jiraiya was also very interested in the questions the teacher asked!
But when he turned to look at the teacher, he found that the teacher had no objections either.
This is... the act of building a bridge and then dismantling it once people have crossed it.
Jiraiya shook his head speechlessly.
He glanced at the smiling Sage Shima before him, then followed the sage out of the palace!
After everyone disappeared, Gamamaru moved his massive body and sat up.
It looked at the man in the straw hat opposite it, its expression turning serious, and said, "This endless, life-or-death war is not just your struggle against the Senju, it refers to the entire Shinobi World."
"Losing hope means that all those who are not on the Senju side have lost hope."
"The future Senju Wood Release will be very strong, even stronger than the Hashirama Senju you've ever seen!"
I could hear the Toad, so different from its previous lazy sound.
Upon hearing this Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression involuntarily turned serious!
He understood the other party's meaning perfectly; it was a prelude to their conflict with the Senju.
Furthermore, the conflict between our side and the Senju is not worthy of the words "endless" or "life-or-death."
But since the other party didn't reveal the key point, he didn't ask any questions and instead became a good listener!
He noticed a change in the expression on the face below before regaining his serious demeanor.
Gamamaru nodded in agreement.
This is the kind of person it wants to cooperate with.
Either they're easy to manipulate, like Jiraiya and those two brothers.
Either they actually have a brain!
It wouldn't cooperate with those half-baked, shaky types to send out the Toad.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression gave it the urge to continue, "The matter of the Senju Wood Release also happened once a thousand years ago, and there is actually a great connection between them!"
"There are no records of this in the Shinobi World, but I'm informing you of it today. However, you must not spread this information!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi had heard Jiraiya mention the age of the Great Toad Sage opposite him.
It is said that this Toad is something that has lived for thousands of years!
The name "Mount Myōboku " already appeared in records from several hundred years ago by the Sarutobi Clan.
Therefore, he had no doubt about the age of the Great Toad.
He already knew from the ape clan that ninja beasts lived long lives!
So when he heard that the matter of the Senju Wood Release was closely related to a thousand years ago...
The requirement in the second sentence!
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded decisively and agreed, " Great Toad Sage, please rest assured, I will not divulge what you have told me today!"
Although the Sarutobi Clan was also very prominent, their history spanned only a few hundred years.
He was also very interested in learning about events from a thousand years ago.
Whether you take these things seriously or just listen for fun, it doesn't really matter.
All things considered, once I go back and record it, it will fill in the Sarutobi's knowledge accumulated over several hundred years!
Back then, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Sarutobi spanned a thousand years!
Having received a reply, he ignored the thoughts of those below.
Gamamaru nodded slightly and continued, "Thousands of years ago, this continent didn't have anything like Chakra; it was the domain of samurai."
"Then one day, a Clan called the Ōtsutsuki came from space and planted a tree in the present Shinobi World. At first, no one paid any attention to it."
"It wasn't until the tree grew so large that it absorbed the life force of the entire Shinobi World as nourishment that we realized what was happening."
"So, in this life-or-death crisis, I joined forces with the Sage of Six Paths and his brother to seal away that person named Ōtsutsuki."
"However, the battles were too intense, causing the land of the Shinobi World to shatter and the environment to become harsh. In order for the survival of humanity, the Sage of Six Paths began to travel throughout the Shinobi World and spread a power called ' Chakra '."
That era was also known as the Ninshu Era. The Ninja emerged to restore the earth and bring new life to it!
Hearing what the Toad told him...
Although its authenticity was unknown, the content caused Hiruzen Sarutobi in astonishment.
The Sarutobi Clan did not have a lineage spanning a thousand years, but clan records indicate that their Chakra originated from the Ninshu.
The Ninshu was founded by the Sage of Six Paths!
Such ancient events, which are impossible to verify, are mostly regarded as legends by most people.
Unexpectedly, the Sage of Six Paths really existed, and his Chakra truly did originate from him?
Was the birth of Ninja meant to make the earth a better place?
But upon closer reflection, Hiruzen Sarutobi realized the problem with what the Toad had said.
He knew that Toad possessed power before the existence of Chakra, and that such power was called Natural Energy.
But where did the Sage of Six Paths Sage of Six Paths his brother, who is not recorded in any documents, get their power?
Is it also Natural Energy?
Doesn't this thing need to be mixed with Chakra during cultivation?