Konoha - Hokage's Office
Inside the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō slunk away to find the two guards to resolve the problem left by Tobirama.
Sakura poured Tsunade and Kyōai a cup of hot tea. " Lord Hokage, Kyōai- kun, you two continue your conversation, I need to go train."
Tsunade: "Call Ino too, and have her wait for me at the fifth training ground."
"Yes, Lady Tsunade!"
Kyōai watched Sakura's departing figure and said, " Sakura is a very kind person."
Tsunade chuckled, "That's because you haven't seen her other side."
"What?"
"It's nothing, Kyōai. Isn't it a bit premature for you to want to discuss an alliance with Konoha right now?"
Kyōai leaned back leisurely on the sofa. "That's not necessarily true. The task of eliminating the rebels in the Land of Rivers is just a piece of cake for the Nuclear Ninja Village."
Tsunade sneered, "Hey, kid, the Nuclear Ninja Village is just a newly established village. The evil forces of the Land of Rivers have been deeply rooted since the end of the Third Shinobi World War. Aren't you overestimating yourself by saying that?"
Kyōai sat up and picked up her teacup. " Lord Hokage, you're right, but the Nuclear Ninja Village now possesses something that none of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, or even the entire continent, have."
"Oh? What is it?"
Kyōai drew her katana from her waist and held it horizontally in front of her chest. "It's Chakra ninja tool. My katana is called Katen Kyōkotsu. When infused with Chakra, it can directly cause the Chakra to undergo a nature change."
"Hiss."
Kyōai infused a tiny amount of Chakra into the samurai sword, and an extremely sharp Chakra blade began to spread across its blade.
Tsunade, with her keen eye, immediately saw the mystery. " Wind Release: Nature Transformation? You did it so easily?"
"Not only that, when the amount of Chakra injected reaches a certain level, the mechanical formula within the Katen Kyōkotsu will be activated, undergoing a transformation and gaining even greater power—Second Stage!"
"Slap slap"
As Kyōai infused more Chakra, the sound of a mechanism turning and activating emanated from the blade of the Katen Kyōkotsu. The blade widened, instantly transforming into a large sword, and the Wind Blade became almost tangible.
"Okay, that's all."
Tsunade could see the role of Chakra tools on the battlefield. The training of nature transformation could mostly only be mastered by Jonin who had undergone rigorous training. With such Chakra tools, Chunin and even Genin could use nature transformation.
Recalling Shikamaru's words about the outstanding performance of the " Blue Bird Type One " on the battlefield, she had already made up her mind.
Seeing Tsunade remain silent, Kyōai restored the Katen Kyōkotsu to its original state and sheathed it. " Lord Hokage, this brings us back to the issue of the Land of Rivers. The Land of Rivers has a treacherous terrain, full of rolling mountains, but it also has abundant mineral resources. Although the Nuclear Ninja Village has mastered the technology to manufacture Chakra tools, the lack of personnel and sales volume are major problems. Therefore, we will take this opportunity to use the Land of Rivers as a platform to put Chakra tools on the stage of the great ninja villages."
Tsunade chuckled, "So you're considering forming an alliance with Konoha."
Kyōai took a sip of hot tea. "That's right, but it's not just because Konoha is the strongest ninja village."
"Are there other reasons?"
"This choice was made after comprehensive evaluation. The Land of Rivers is just the first step. Elder Ainz of our Nuclear Ninja Village has already gathered comprehensive intelligence on the Land of Rivers, and I have already drafted a battle plan. The Land of Rivers is merely a training ground for our Nuclear Ninja Village, just like the Otogakure of the Land of Rice Fields that Konoha attacked."
Tsunade had just heard Hiruzen Sarutobi mention the name " Ainz," and then confirmed it with Kyōai: "Who is Ainz to your Nuclear Ninja Village?"
Kyōai's eyes gleamed with pride. "Elder Ainz is one of the Five Elders of our Nuclear Ninja Village... oh no, the Fifth Elder."
Tsunade, "Are there four other human Nuclear Ninja Village as powerful as Ainz? That's a bit troublesome."
Kyōai seemed to see through Tsunade's thoughts. " Lord Hokage, you don't need to worry too much. Our Nuclear Ninja Village is just seeking cooperation. Besides, Elder Ainz said that following Konoha is the best option right now."
"Heh, you little brat, you see things quite clearly. It seems your Nuclear Ninja Village has quite the ambition."
Kyōai shrugged. "There's nothing we can do. Although the Land of Spring's Nuclear Ninja Village is isolated from the mainland, it's difficult for them to escape if a war breaks out. Weak countries can only survive or even become stronger by relying on the help of strong countries."
"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. An alliance isn't out of the question, but Konoha has conditions—very harsh conditions."
At this moment, Kyōai also sensed the aura emanating from Tsunade: " Lord Hokage, the Daimyo of the Land of Spring, Lady Kazahana Koyuki, has already formed an alliance with the Land of Wind after the Chunin Ninja Exams. If nothing unexpected happens, my second senior sister, Zenhō, is currently in Sunagakure having the same conversation with the current Kazekage. I hope that Konoha can relax their alliance conditions a bit; at least monopolizing Chakra tools is impossible."
"Bang!"
Tsunade on the table. "What do you mean? Are you planning to threaten Konoha?!"
"How should we respond, Lord Hokage? Don't get angry. After all, the Land of Rivers is located between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire. It's difficult for us to only take care of one side. If I were in your position, Lord Hokage, I would probably make the same choice."
Regarding the issue of the Land of Rain, although Hongshi and his Nuclear Clone knew the plot, they did not intend to reveal it. Therefore, even the exceptionally intelligent Kyōai could not see the threat posed by the Land of Rain. It can only be said that Nagato hid it too well.
Tsunade thought about it and realized it made sense, "So, what will you do after you establish a ninja village in the Land of Rivers?"
Kyōai didn't hide anything. "First, we'll establish a port to create convenient transportation with the Land of Spring. Then, leveraging the Land of Rivers' abundant mineral resources, we'll begin mass production of Chakra tools within our territory. Konoha will provide the manpower, but the Land of Wind will do the same. You can learn the Chakra tool manufacturing technology back, but you must continuously maintain the supply of manpower. Of course, your protection of us is also indispensable."
Tsunade's eyes darted around. "Kid, since you're so smart, I'll ask you a question. If you can come up with a good solution, I'll tentatively agree to your alliance request. Of course, whether or not the alliance is ultimately formed will be decided by the Konoha High Command."
Seeing Tsunade's expression, Kyōai knew that what she was talking about was something she couldn't solve, and smiled, "I can try. Of course, I'll forget what I'm about to say after I leave the Hokage's office."
Tsunade tapped the table. "Heh, kid, not bad at all."
So Tsunade told Kyo and Kyōai what had happened in Kusagakure: "If you were me, what would you do?"
Kyōai and said, "Well, we can do it this way. The information we have now is only unofficial, and its authenticity needs to be confirmed. Moreover, even if it is released, Takigakure or even Iwagakure can simply deny it."
Tsunade: "Continue."
Kyōai held up three fingers. "There are three methods... baba."
"I see."
Tsunade seemed to have received a perfect answer and stood up, "Very good. Then, let's leave it at that for now. I'll discuss the alliance with the Konoha High Command. I'm sure they'll agree."
Kyōai stood up and Temari to Tsunade: "Then, Lord Hokage, I shall take my leave."
After Kyōai left, Tsunade checked the time. "Hmm, it's time for my date... oh no... training."
at the same time
Coastal Land of Spring Country
Four people were standing
Three of them were members of the Thirteen Nuclear Guardian Pillars: Sōretsu Yachiru from the Assault Team, Hitsugaya Tōshirō from the Ninjutsu Team, and Komamura Ujin from the Taijutsu Team. The leader was Captain Jack, one of the " Seven Ninja Warlords Under the Shadow ".
Ujin, wearing an iron helmet that revealed only his yellow eyes, was a man of fifteen years old but as tall and strong as Hongshi. He carried a massive sword, as large as a door panel, on his back. " Captain Jack," he said, "Why did Nuclear Shadow make me... uh, make this old man dress like this?"
Tōshirō was short and handsome, with one red and one blue eye, and white hair. " Nuclear Shadow is just so eccentric. Look, he even dyed my hair white! What a twisted sense of humor!"
Sōretsu Yachiru is a girl with long, black hair that almost reaches the ground, but she keeps her eyes closed. "Oh dear, it's not easy to leave the Land of Spring for a while, don't be so picky. Look at Captain Jack, he's always dressed like this in this disgusting outfit, and he hasn't said anything."
Captain Jack: "(dish) I look really cool in this outfit, okay?!"
"(°ー°)... Never mind."
Thinking he had eased the awkwardness, Jack said, "Hehehe, after this period of rigorous training, you have grown into quite a few ninjas. Your next mission is to go to the Land of Rivers and, together with the Four Elders, wipe out all the rebels within its borders! Hahaha, leave no one alive, shred them all to pieces!"
Ujin: "Huh? We're going to kill them all?"
Tōshirō rolled his eyes. "Oh, Captain Jack, when we came here, Teacher Yuhan was afraid you'd make things up, so she told me about the mission, and it's completely different from what you said!"
Sōretsu: "I knew it. Captain Jack is just as unreliable as Nuclear Shadow. Sister Yuhan is much gentler."
Ujin: "Oh, I also want to be in the same class Yuhan."
Captain Jack: "Tch, just remember, ninja battles are all about life and death. Don't hold back and hurt yourselves. This isn't just sparring with the boss's Shadow Clone; it might really... kill people! (_) People might die!"
Seeing the enormous purple phantom appear behind Captain Jack, Tōshirō turned around to face the sea. "Alright, alright, I can't stand it anymore, let's set off! Blue Bird Type Seven, activate!"
"Bang bang bang"
The three activated the large Chakra Furnace on their chests, and straight wings unfurled behind them. Four cylindrical devices were attached to the wings, from which flames shot out. The enormous recoil propelled the three into the sky.
Lord God: "So... you have airplanes now?"
"Wow, flying feels so good!"
"Whoosh! Land of Rivers, here we come!"
Hmm, I wonder what good food we'll have!
Captain Jack watched the three figures fly away rapidly, then shouldered his Kubikiribōchō and walked back to where he had come from. "Tch, those ignorant brats, still so naive. So... how should we get rid of the boss's head? Hmm! Let's practice Oni Giri to the point of a thousand consecutive hits first."