Since that attack in February.
The Mist Ninja further strengthened the defenses of this core stronghold. Under normal circumstances, at least two of the four strongest Jonin from the Mist Ninja on the front line— Suikazan Fuguki, Kamijuya Nishizora, Kaguya Mashin, and Minazuki Fuuka— would remain at the stronghold at the same time, while the remaining two would take turns leading teams on missions!
In this way.
Even if Rasa came to launch a strong attack.
Both can ensure victory in the initial stages of the battle!
Under normal circumstances, Suikazan Fuguki wouldn't make a move easily; it's usually the other three who take turns. Today, it just so happens to be Minazuki Fuuka's turn.
"A special puppet technique? Can that really be confirmed? The puppet techniques of the Sand Ninja should be the best in the Shinobi World right now, right? How could a small country that can't even compare to the Land of Rivers have such technology?"
Minazuki Fuuka frowned and asked.
"I'm not entirely convinced either, but since there's such news, it's clearly not unfounded. Besides, the Fourth Hokage has given orders, so we might as well investigate. If it's true, this technology absolutely cannot fall into the hands of Sunagakure!"
"Suikazan Fuguki" said very seriously.
Puppeteer!
This is the signature combat force of Sunagakure. Sunagakure has repeatedly used the power of puppeteers to turn the tide on the battlefield. The most famous puppeteers are Chiyo and Ebizo, who are recognized as having power comparable to the Five Kage at their peak!
If Sunagakure could truly acquire technology to further enhance the strength of its own ninja village's puppeteers!
This is definitely not good news for other ninja villages!
"Yes, that's certainly true!"
Minazuki Fuuka nodded in agreement.
While the puppeteers of Sunagakure may not seem particularly strong on the surface, that's only in comparison to the truly top-tier ninjas of the major ninja villages. Even a Jonin like Fuka would find it quite troublesome to deal with the highly skilled puppeteers of Sunagakure!
If the Puppet Technique of Sunagakure could be further improved...
It will definitely become a nightmare for all the major ninja villages!
Of course, this is currently just a piece of information without any concrete evidence, and even what this new puppet technology actually is has not yet been determined.
There's absolutely no need to be too impatient.
"The specific personnel arrangements are..."
Suikazan Fuguki paused for a moment, its gaze unconsciously lingering on Fuka.
Fuka thought that Suikazan Fuguki wanted her to lead the team, so she readily agreed.
"Then I'll go run the errand!"
"No, Fuka Sang, you've misunderstood. I meant to suggest having Qi Jun make the trip. What do you think?"
However, the Suikazan Fuguki gently shook his head.
"Hmm? Shall we let Qi go?"
Fuka was taken aback.
"Well, judging from the current situation, it seems the Sand Ninja have only made initial contact and haven't taken any further action. We shouldn't make a big move for now and don't need to send too many people. Fuka -san should also know about Qi Jun's strength. Generally, the Sand Ninja wouldn't be a match for Qi Jun. I think it's very appropriate to send Qi Jun to do the initial reconnaissance mission!"
Suikazan Fuguki nodded and said.
Currently, it seems that the Sand Ninja hasn't sent many people to that small country in the north. Whether this technology truly exists is something even the Sand Ninja Suikazan Fuguki might not be entirely sure about.
This creates a gap in reconnaissance time!
This place is really not suitable for sending too many people over.
Firstly, it could easily weaken the frontline fighting force; secondly, it could easily alert the enemy!
Reconnaissance missions are best suited for solo operations, or at most, small team operations!
Kei is only listed as a Chunin, but his personal strength already surpasses that of many Jonin. He is the most suitable candidate in the eyes of Suikazan Fuguki!
Under normal circumstances, if Suikazan Fuguki, as the commander, wants to send a Chunin to carry out a mission, he doesn't need to consult with anyone else.
But after all, Qi is Yuki Clan.
There's a Jonin named Minazuki Fuuka here right now. It might not be a matter of discussion, but at least we should inform her. That's quite important.
"Qi Jun? Hmm, he is indeed very suitable, I think it's a good idea!"
After a few seconds of silence, Fuka nodded slightly in reply.
Whether it's risky or not.
For ninjas, discussing this is pointless.
It's simply a matter of whether it can be done, and whether it should be done.
If this mission is truly as important as the information coming from the village suggests, then Qiqu has no room for argument!
Fuka hesitated for only a moment at the beginning before decisively nodding in agreement.
"Alright, then I'll order Qi Jun to carry out the mission!"
Suikazan Fuguki smiled slightly, then summoned a Mist Ninja and ordered him to convey the corresponding commands!
As long as the outposts are not lost and personnel remain in contact.
Messages from the rear to the front take at most a few hours to travel!
Around noon, just as Suikazan Fuguki and Minazuki Fuuka had finished their discussion, Kei, at the frontline base, received the corresponding orders in the afternoon.
As he looked at the order that came with the Fourth Mizukage's request...
Qi's eyes narrowed slightly.
Because he saw on the scroll that the name of the target country for the mission was Rōran!
" Rōran? Could it be that mission? Judging by the timing, it seems pretty close. Hatake Sakumo died, and it was before the Third Shinobi World War! If that's the case, then this is really interesting!"
Speaking of Rōran!
This brings us to the Dragon Vein, a power source distinct from Chakra and existing independently!
In the original story, this power possesses the ability to travel through time!
Of course, it could also be related to the Sealing Jutsu set up by Minato Namikaze, but it is obvious that the special nature of the Dragon Vein's power is beyond question!
Therefore, the order issued by Suikazan Fuguki was exactly what Qi wanted, even without this incident.
Qi Du is absolutely determined to find an opportunity to test the power of Rōran's Dragon Vein!
Although it may be a waste of effort.
After all, Konoha, Sunagakure, and other ninja villages in the original work did not obtain this power, and there may be other reasons for this. However, the most reasonable guess is that the power of the Dragon Vein is invisible, and none of the major ninja villages have been able to fully control this power at present!
To put it bluntly, they can't do it!
From this perspective...
The reason for sealing the Dragon Vein with Minato is quite reasonable.
If I can't use it myself, then I definitely can't let you use it!
Don't think Minato wouldn't think that way. Don't forget he later became the Hokage of a village. If Minato were truly the kind of person who was extremely sunny and without any guile, could he have become Hokage?!
Don't even think about it!
Including Hashirama Senju, and Naruto later became the Seventh Kage, if they were truly straightforward, how could they have become Kage!?
It may be called a village, but it is still a place where a leader with extraordinary combat power, commanding hundreds of thousands of people, must govern!