December of Konoha Year 41 is a very delicate time point. The original work does not specify when the Third Shinobi World War broke out, but it is certain that it ended before the end of Konoha Year 47. Naruto was also born in the following Konoha Year 48.
Furthermore, the Third Shinobi World War lasted for several years.
Based on this, we can deduce that the Third Shinobi World War broke out around 42 years ago in Konoha, no earlier than 41 years ago and no later than 43 years ago. The key event was the 'disappearance' of the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure. Regardless of Sunagakure's own actions or the covetousness of other ninja villages, the Third Shinobi World War in the original story broke out directly with this event as the turning point!
The plot of this life has taken a significant turn.
In particular, there were events such as the joint Chunin Ninja Exams and the combined pressure exerted on Konoha by Kirigakure and Kumogakure, but overall, these events did not affect Sunagakure. There was also another key figure – Sasori of the Red Sands!
From Qi's own perspective.
The Third Kazekage will most likely still be killed by Sasori! The timing could be any of the next few months, so if possible, Kei plans to use this mission as a dividing line to adjust Team 7's plans.
Try not to stray too far from the village in the coming period!
However, life is unpredictable, and the large intestine encloses the small intestine!
Things often don't go as planned.
Qi wanted to stay close to the village during this time, but trouble kept coming his way.
Qi had only rested at home for two or three days.
"Knock knock knock!"
One night.
A dull knocking sounded at the door.
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Qi, who was wiping and organizing ninja tools in his bedroom, was taken aback. He then quickly got up, went to the entrance, and gently opened the door.
A sturdy figure dressed in the uniform of Mist Ninja appeared before Qi.
Although they are not people I know well.
This powerful aura.
And there's the 'six-pointed snowflake' logo on the lapel.
This directly proves that the figure is Jonin from their Yuki Clan.
" Minazuki Kei, a summons has been issued!"
"A conscription order?"
Qi Xin was startled and replied instinctively.
"Assemble at the village's main gate at 5:30 AM tomorrow. This is an emergency order. Over!"
The young Jonin clearly had no intention of explaining. After directly presenting the order bearing the seal of the ninja village and the signature of Karatachi Yagura, he conveyed the relevant information to Kei and then vanished from the spot.
Within Qi's perception range, the aura of this Jonin gradually receded, clearly heading towards the core area of their clan's territory, specifically the residence of their clan leader.
'A conscription order? Tomorrow morning?'
An unexpected order!
This is a completely baffling order.
Qi's brows furrowed immediately.
It's not that I don't understand the meaning of the conscription order, but rather that I don't understand why this order would appear at this particular time. Is it for the village? Or for an entire clan?
Any ninja could be suddenly conscripted.
But it's not that I'm bragging; it's just that his current status is somewhat special. Being suddenly given this conscription order without any prior notice inevitably makes it seem a little strange!
It makes one wonder, "Is there something wrong with this?"
Therefore.
It all happened in just a few seconds of thought.
Qi was about to leave home to go to his teacher Qing's house to inquire, but just as he took his first step, he seemed to remember something and suddenly stopped.
Is it special? Perhaps this is the norm, isn't it?
A faint, strange light flickered in Qi's eyes. After taking a deep breath, he turned and went back home.
In that brief moment, Qi abandoned his previous idea.
A ninja's duty is to obey orders.
I am no exception, and I must not overstep the bounds!
Qi, who chose to stay home, was unaware of his conscription order. Qing was also unaware, or more accurately, was not informed at the outset.
Moreover, this conscription order targets a total of seven or eight hundred ninjas from the ninja villages, and more than half of them come from the major bloodline clans within those villages, with the Hozuki Clan, Kaguya, and Minazuki Clan clans bearing the brunt!
Each of them had recruited over a hundred members of their clan!
As for where these people will be dispatched and what orders they will carry out, that's not something ordinary people can know!
To be even more precise, this order itself was information that only a handful of high-ranking members of Kirigakure could learn about!
The next day.
At four o'clock in the morning, Qi's extremely regular biological clock woke him up on time. After having a quick breakfast, Qi picked up his luggage and rushed towards the main gate of the ninja village.
At four o'clock in the morning in December, the sky was still dark.
Only a few scattered lights could illuminate a faint sliver of vision.
However, even in the darkest of times, it has no effect on a ninja, for ninjas are meant to walk in the darkness!
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
In the quiet of the early morning, only a few restaurants were up early to prepare for work, while everyone else was still fast asleep.
Along the way, they encountered almost no one, but as they approached the main gate of the ninja village, different figures would flash and converge from other directions.
'This doesn't seem like a small task. Could something have happened at the border!?'
As he approached the main gate of the ninja village, he saw nearly a hundred Mist Ninja already gathered there, and Qi's pupils constricted slightly as he silently pondered to himself.
With over a hundred ninjas, this was enough to start a small war, not to mention the Mist Ninja Mist Ninja constantly gathering behind them, each of whom exuded a chilling aura.
Each one of them was clearly a highly experienced person.
Most importantly, there were the leaders standing at the very front.
There are five auras that are the most terrifying.
Among these five people, one was clearly dressed in the attire of the Yuki Clan. It was someone that Qi had met a few times in the clan, a rare female Jonin in their clan— Minazuki Fuuka!
The person standing next to Minazuki Fuuka is clearly from the Kaguya Clan.
There were two people I was not familiar with.
But the large figure on the left was someone Qi was very familiar with: the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, a close confidant and one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure, Suigetsu Hozuki!
His appearance, and the Samehada sword he carries on his back, are simply too eye-catching!
This is the lineup configuration.
For Kirigakure, this is already considered luxurious!