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Chapter 129: Shimura Danzo, the Pillar of Konoha! (Part 2)

The intelligence obtained by the Land of Earth also reached the Land of Fire.

Even before Sasuke could arrange for the ninja carrying the secret order to reach the Daimyo's mansion and Konoha village, the news had already spread.

When it comes to disseminating information, Zetsu is an expert.

He can quickly spread news within the Land of Fire, achieving the effect of rapid rumor-mongering.

As soon as this matter came out, the people of the Land of Fire were enraged.

Everyone strongly condemned the Land of Earth's sneak attack, instantly pushing the atmosphere to a peak.

Midnight.

The Daimyo's mansion in the Land of Fire.

The Daimyo, with a fan bearing the character "Fire" on his head, sat in the main seat of the conference room.

In front of the Daimyo was a long table.

Around the long table sat a full complement of advisors, each with a very serious expression.

At this time, everyone knew or had heard about what had happened.

"What do you think of the rumors that are currently circulating?" the Daimyo of the Land of Fire asked.

"Lord Daimyo, I think this should be a rumor. The Land of Earth wouldn't launch a sneak attack for no reason. There may be someone spreading rumors to cause panic among the people in order to achieve some ulterior motive!" One of the advisors said.

"I disagree!" Another advisor directly denied, his expression serious, "There's no smoke without fire, there's no intelligence without reason, especially when it comes to the war between the two countries. From the current point of view, it's better to believe it than not, and we must be prepared early, otherwise once the two countries go to war, we may fall into a passive position."

"Have you ever thought about how much panic it would cause if this information is false and we suddenly take it seriously? Does that mean that in the future, as long as someone spreads rumors that the border has been attacked, we have to take it very seriously?" The advisor argued.

"In the Land of Fire for so many years, only this time has such a rumor appeared, so it is very likely that it is not just a rumor, we must take it seriously!" The two advisors argued with each other, refusing to give in.

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Just then, a series of knocks sounded, and then a samurai walked in.

"We're in a meeting right now, what are you knocking for!" The Daimyo of the Land of Fire reprimanded.

"Reporting to Lord Daimyo, a Konoha ninja from the front line has come to report with a secret letter!" The samurai hurriedly explained.

"Let him in!"

The eyes of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire lit up.

Someone from the front line.

Just in time to know the information!

Now is the time to ask!

"Yes!"

The samurai immediately retreated.

The scene in the conference room also became quiet.

Everyone wanted to know what kind of information this Konoha ninja from the front line would bring.

A moment later.

A Chunin walked in, the same Chunin that Sasuke had fooled.

At this moment.

The Chunin's face was a little anxious, he had heard too much about the Konoha garrison being attacked by Iwagakure on his way here.

"Lord Daimyo, this is a secret letter from Lord Danzo of our Konoha village!"

The Chunin completed the task of delivering the letter very well, directly handing the scroll in his hand to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"Isn't Danzo in Konoha village? Why is his secret letter coming from the front line?"

A question mark immediately popped up in the Daimyo's head.

This is a bit unreasonable!

How close Konoha village is to here!

Why take this scroll to the front line for a spin?

This is not right!

"Reporting to Lord Daimyo, Lord Danzo's secret letter is to be sent out according to the situation. If the situation on the front line is good, it will not be sent out!"

The Chunin said very seriously.

The content of this sentence was made up by him.

It can't be said to be made up.

Strictly speaking, it was his brain supplement!

On his way to the Daimyo's mansion, he had been thinking about this question, why go to the front line and back?

Can't figure it out!

But.

Just when he heard that the Konoha ninja garrison had been attacked, he suddenly figured it out!

So that's how it is!

Lord Danzo must have made two preparations.

If the situation on the front line is not good, immediately send a letter to the Daimyo.

This must be based on the situation on the front line.

There is no way to directly give the Daimyo a secret letter.

If you wait for the front line report and then write to the Daimyo, it will delay the fighter.

As expected of Lord Danzo!

Thinking about things is more comprehensive than others!

This Chunin greatly admired Danzo in his heart.

He was already mentally prepared.

If the battle really changed because of this letter.

Then Danzo would be a god in his heart.

Just......

This Chunin may never know in his life that the author of this secret letter didn't think so much at the time, and even didn't think of this BUG.

"Hmm."

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire felt that this explanation was reasonable and there was no problem.

Immediately.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire immediately opened this secret letter from Shimura Danzo.

"To Lord Daimyo:

In the past period of time, the Land of Earth has been moving conspicuously, so I deliberately paid attention to it.

After my investigation.

The Land of Earth has been secretly expanding its samurai, manufacturing armaments, and constantly demanding that Iwagakure oppress the border.

Every request made is related to the economy.

I seriously suspect that the Land of Earth has the idea of invading the Land of Fire.

Please be careful, Lord Daimyo.

Based on the principle of striking first, I hereby order a surprise attack on the Land of Earth!

Shimura Danzo."

After reading the secret letter, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire silently put away the scroll.

"Everything is clear."

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire recognized Danzo's handwriting at a glance, although the use of words was slightly different, but these seemed insignificant during this war.

"This is not a simple sneak attack!"

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire widened his eyes, his voice resounded through the conference room, making every advisor dare not speak at this time.

"The Land of Earth has been plotting against the Land of Fire for a long time, and Shimura Danzo of Konoha village has already discovered it!"

Whoa!

As soon as the Daimyo of the Land of Fire said this, there was an immediate exclamation at the scene.

It turns out that this is true!

The Land of Earth really has an idea!

It's going to war!

The faces of these advisors all turned ugly. In this era of war, peace is precious. If they can choose peace, they don't want war to happen in their own country.

But......

Who can choose in troubled times!

"Shimura Danzo has anticipated this incident and made the most reasonable response, worthy of being the pillar of Konoha village!"

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire greatly praised Danzo.

Suddenly.

Every advisor followed suit and praised Danzo.

......

Land of Fire, Konoha Village.

The same thing happened in the Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, had already heard this information, and his face was very serious.

"Lord Third Hokage, how should we respond?"

Shikaku Nara asked, he had to know the Third Hokage's position first before he could give the best response strategy based on the position.

"Wait."

The Third Hokage only gave Shikaku one word, then turned around, pushed open the window, and looked outside, leaving Shikaku with his back.

(End of chapter)

Chapter 130: You're Very Honored!

"Wait...wait for what?" Shikaku Nara asked, puzzled.

"Shikaku, you can leave first. Let me have some quiet time," the Third Hokage said softly, not answering Shikaku's question.

"But..." Shikaku Nara's eyes flickered with urgency. "We're about to go to war! How can we wait?"

"I'm waiting for other news." The Third Hokage didn't elaborate, clearly showing his unwillingness to continue the conversation.

"Yes, sir!" Shikaku Nara knew it was pointless to press further, so he got up and left.

After Shikaku Nara left, Hiruzen Sarutobi was alone in the Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage picked up his pipe, lit it, took a deep puff, and blew a smoke ring towards the window.

"Iwagakure actually launched a surprise attack. I really didn't expect this."

He took another deep puff and exhaled another smoke ring.

"Second Hokage-sama, please bless Konoha with your spirit in heaven, and let Sasuke die at the hands of Iwagakure ninja!"

The Third Hokage stared at the statue of Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, on the Hokage Rock and prayed silently.

What he was waiting for was news of Sasuke's death.

Whether it was by explosion or in battle, as long as Sasuke died at the hands of Iwagakure ninja, everything would be fine!

Now was not a good time to send reinforcements. If the reinforcements accidentally saved Sasuke, the mission would fail.

"Success or failure depends on this!"

The Third Hokage took another deep puff from his pipe.

He still remembered that night, Uchiha Itachi's eyes and the warning he gave before leaving.

He still dreamed about it sometimes.

It was like a fishbone stuck in his throat, but there was nothing he could do!

...

Underground in Konoha, in the Anbu headquarters, Root.

Danzo Shimura leaned on a crutch, standing in the same posture in a place where the sun couldn't reach.

"Is that really what people are saying outside?" Danzo Shimura asked.

"Yes."

The one who answered was an Anbu ninja wearing a cat-faced mask.

"You will leave immediately for Orochimaru's hideout and tell him not to attack Konoha recently!" Danzo Shimura said coldly.

"Yes, sir!"

The ninja with the cat-faced mask flickered and disappeared.

"Humph!"

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly, looking up at the dark ceiling as if he could see the sunlight outside.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, in the end, I still have to clean up your mess!"

Danzo slammed his crutch on the ground.

He wanted to be Hokage, not destroy Konoha.

If Konoha had to deal with Orochimaru while facing Iwagakure's attack, the village would be attacked from both sides, and that was not what he wanted to see.

Danzo was helpless, but some things only he could do, and he had to do them.

...

Whether in the Land of Earth or the Land of Fire, these changes all happened overnight.

Even Uchiha Sasuke, the catalyst for all this, didn't expect things to develop to this point.

At this moment, the forest had become a battleground for ninja from both sides.

After the initial surprise attack, Iwagakure ninja became aware of the Konoha ninja's offensive and had already launched a counterattack.

Neither side was happy, each believing the other had attacked first!

The hatred that erupted was almost irreconcilable!

Sasuke stood on a tree branch, silently using his Sharingan to observe Kakashi's assassination techniques, learning from his experience.

The three-tomoe Sharingan could see more clearly than the two-tomoe.

Sasuke could add points without chakra, so he didn't need to worry about chakra consumption. He could keep his eyes activated all the time.

This continuous eye activation state made Kakashi envious.

Kakashi wasn't envious of being able to keep his eyes activated all the time because he could do that too. He was envious that Sasuke could do it and still have chakra left.

Swoosh!

Just then, a gust of wind sounded behind Sasuke. An Iwagakure ninja was rapidly approaching him from behind.

"Hahahahaha, there's a little kid hiding here! Your life ends here!"

This Iwagakure ninja held a huge axe in his hand, which looked particularly intimidating.

Swish!

The Iwagakure ninja swung his axe directly. The blade shone with a dazzling cold light under the moonlight. He raised it high and chopped down, seemingly wanting to split Sasuke in half.

"You'll be my first blood!"

Sasuke calmly watched the Iwagakure ninja rushing towards him, completely unfazed.

The Iwagakure ninja was fast, but his movements seemed to slow down many times in Sasuke's three-tomoe Sharingan. Everything was clearly visible to Sasuke.

+10

The numbers in front of Sasuke's eyes jumped, considered by the system as showing off.

At that moment, Sasuke took out a kunai in his right hand.

There was an explosive tag tied to the handle of the kunai.

The kunai immediately attracted the Iwagakure ninja's attention.

An explosive tag tied to the handle?

The Iwagakure ninja almost laughed.

This kid had no common sense at all!

Such an explosive tag wouldn't even kill himself!

"Little brat, die!"

At this moment, the Iwagakure ninja completely relaxed his vigilance towards Sasuke. He thought this was just a child forced onto the battlefield, and a genin at that.

The giant axe slashed down, aiming straight for Sasuke's head.

Just as the axe blade was about to hit Sasuke's forehead, Sasuke's small hand flicked, throwing the kunai out.

The kunai spun directly, seemingly harmless.

"Hahahahahahahaha!"

The Iwagakure ninja laughed wildly. In his eyes, the scene just now was just this little brat being so scared that he couldn't even hold the kunai.

"Don't worry, I'm fast. You won't feel any pain!"

The Iwagakure ninja slammed his giant axe down.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, Sasuke's figure disappeared.

The giant axe chopped down on the tree branch without any obstruction, causing a loud crash.

Hmm?

The sudden change made the Iwagakure ninja's mind fill with question marks. He couldn't understand what had happened.

"Have you heard of Konoha's Yellow Flash?"

An indifferent voice sounded from behind the Iwagakure ninja.

Then, he felt a chill on his neck, as if something had brushed past it.

+15

The numbers in front of Sasuke's eyes jumped again, right when he said those words.

Puchi!

A line of blood sprayed from the Iwagakure ninja's throat, staining the night.

Impossible!

How could this be!

How could he die at the hands of a little brat!

And...

It was that stupid kunai with the explosive tag that slit his throat.

What was going on?!

Yellow Flash?

Why mention the Yellow Flash?

Wasn't the Yellow Flash already dead?

As the Iwagakure ninja's consciousness faded, he heard a faint voice in his ear.

"Let me formally introduce myself."

"I am Konoha's Black Flash!"

"To die by my hand..."

"You're very honored!"

+20

As soon as Sasuke said this, the points in front of his eyes increased again!

Sasuke didn't look at the Iwagakure ninja again.

He was already a corpse.

Sasuke pulled out the kunai and kicked off the Iwagakure ninja's corpse with both feet, using the force to propel himself into the air.

Whew!

Sasuke threw the kunai in his hand directly at a tree trunk not far away, accurately piercing it.

Swoosh!

Sasuke's figure flashed and appeared directly at the location of the kunai, retrieving it.

(End of chapter)