I, The New Hokage of Konoha - Chapter 253
“Thanks to the annual ‘Best Allies’ Madara and Obito’s complete lack of action, it’s still unclear whether our Hanzo is dead. The Hidden Rain Village has already changed its course under the ever-changing sky. Onoki is unhappy with the Rain Ninjas, who haven’t received any response for so long.
I know you’ve been isolating yourself, but in the current situation, you, who are right in the middle of the great war’s whirlpool, think you can continue to hide safely?
Have you forgotten the experience of the Second Great Ninja War?
“They say Hanzo’s will has waned over the years, and now it seems to be true!”
Onoki shook his head.
Nevertheless, what needs to be urged must be urged.
Unlike other small nations, the Hidden Rain Village, led by Hanzo, is still formidable.
Although he suffered great damage when he faced three opponents during the Second War.
But similarly, Konoha, Rock Ninjas, and Sand Ninjas also suffered heavy losses, and the number of people who died at Hanzo’s hands is countless (just like the birth of Konoha’s three ninjas in the First War, apart from Tsunade and her three comrades, everyone else died).
The name ‘Half-God’ back then wasn’t just empty words.
Even though Hanzo is now old and weakened, with the strength of the Rain Ninjas that has been rebuilt and developed over the years, in the current showdown between Konoha and the Five Nations Alliance, almost equal in strength, Onoki does not want to choose to intrude like he did during the Second War and push the Rain Ninjas to Konoha.
“Tell Hanzo again if Konoha wins against the Rain Ninjas, they will be expelled, but the Five Nations Alliance won’t do that. He should know what choice to make if he still has his wits about him. Tell him not to delay any longer; the Five Nations’ patience is limited!”
Onoki instructed one last time.
When his subordinates delivered the message, the tall figure of Kitsuchi walked in and said, “Lord Tsuchikage, the Rock Ninjas have all assembled.”
“Then let’s go!” Onoki firmly slammed the table with both hands and said, “I’ve been waiting for this battle for a long time!”
…
Soon.
The Rock Ninja Army did not stop for a moment and quickly moved toward the Land of Grass, and naturally, Konoha received the news.
Although they were surprised by Rock Ninja’s determination to act immediately regardless of the consequences, the Konoha leadership, led by Minato, quickly prepared to respond.
Orders were sent out from the Grass Village headquarters to various locations.
Fifteen thousand Konoha ninjas also quickly moved.
“The plan against the Mist Ninjas at Shisui has been very successful, so you can inform the village that the following two thousand reinforcements are unnecessary.”
Inside the main tent, Minato, who had already completed the preparations, looked at the other battle information coming from the village and said with a calm smile.
“Since we have a lot of pressure here, we can inform the village to send the vacated two thousand people to our location. Kenichi, go ask the village for instructions right away.”
“Yes!” Yamanaka Kenichi, the head of the communications team, immediately nodded.
At this moment, Akimichi Choza on the side said to Minato, “One more thing. Since the main Rock forces are in action, can we allow the hidden Rain Ninjas to act covertly?”
Before the departure, Yuki Senju had already informed the key members of Rock, including Minato, about the fact that the Rain Ninjas had already sided with Konoha.
“Rain Ninjas… ” Hearing Choza’s words, Minato, after a moment of contemplation, shook his head and said, “Just inform Jiraiya-sensei, who is staying in the Hidden Rain Village, about all the details of our information about Rock and leave it to him. Compared to you and me, Jiraiya-sensei, who has more experience in major battles, will know when to take action.”
“Leave it to Jiraiya-sensei? His abilities can indeed be trusted,” Choza agreed.
After completing the work.
Before setting out, Minato looked at Choza and said firmly, “Next, let’s focus on dealing with Rock. Just like we used to.”
“Us in the past?” Choza’s face showed a touch of nostalgia. “Unfortunately, Shikaku and Inoichi are not by our side this time.”
Minato: “Even though they’re not with us, they’ve been replaced by more new faces. In the future, we hope to have more people. It’s what Konoha desires the most.”
“That’s true.” Hearing this, Choza nodded in agreement.
“So, for Konoha, peace, and the future, it’s time to give it our all!”
“Haha! It should be that way!”
…
Just as the Rock and Konoha forces began to move.
At the same time, inside the Rain Village, which was under surveillance by both sides.
The continuous heavy rain did not decrease as it used to when the man who could control the rain, as the legend went, died. In the Rain Land, where there were over 300 rainy days a year, the people were already used to it for at least 300 days.
The only one who couldn’t adapt was Jiraiya, who was an outsider.
Sent by Yuki Senju to the Rain Village and meeting the grown-up Konan, paying his respects to Yahiko and Nagato, Jiraiya had been staying in the Rain Village ever since. Originally, in his style, wherever he went, he had to collect material and leave his own mark.
But now, the village’s leader was Konan.
To maintain his last bit of dignity as a teacher in front of his disciples, Jiraiya restrained his desires and instead focused on various tasks for the upcoming Rain Ninjas operation.
Because of this, there were occasional croaking sounds in Jiraiya’s residence during this time.
Those were the various pieces of information that Gama Sennin had passed on from Myoboku Mountain.
“So, Rock is really here so quickly? It’s not at all in line with Onoki’s usual style.”
At this moment, upon receiving the latest news from Minato, Jiraiya, stroking his chin, contemplated.
“Allow me to act as I please? That kid Minato really has high expectations of me!”
Afterward, Jiraiya chuckled when he saw Minato’s message, entrusting the Rain Ninja’s operation to him.
He naturally had no pressure after experiencing the Second and Third Ninja Wars. It was just a rare occasion for him to have his disciple’s trust and not go to rescue fallen women, instead focusing on
Various tasks for the upcoming Rain Ninja operation.
As a result, during this time, there were occasional frog calls from Jiraiya’s residence.
It had been many years since he had last seen Minato. As for Naruto, he had only held him once when he was a child, and now he didn’t know what he looked like.
Thinking about the seal on his body, Jiraiya sighed lightly.
However, he quickly rekindled his fighting spirit and cheered himself up:
“Let’s see what happens this time! The Hokage will allow me to go back as long as I achieve some merit.”
“It’ll be time to see Minato, Naruto, Kushina, the Third Generation Teacher, Tsunade… Oh, and her daughter. It’s hard to imagine that the former Slug Princess has a daughter. Is it Tsunade? I really want to meet her! In addition, I heard Konoha today has undergone earth-shattering changes compared to the past…”
Jiraiya’s eyes were full of anticipation.
There was no doubt that Yuki Senju’s punishment had hit him where it hurt the most. Being unable to return for five years was undoubtedly a torment for him, a wanderer who had placed all his emotional attachments in Konoha.
After all, collecting material was enjoyable for a while, but the status of being a safe haven was of utmost importance in the heart of a wanderer like him.
The emperor’s rule was temporary.
Jiraiya now understood the true meaning of this phrase.
With this five-year lesson, he will no longer dare to act recklessly when he returns.
Things like the child of destiny are no longer mentioned.
After all, in the past two years, the Great Toad Sage had had new dreams and told him that the child of destiny no longer existed.
If it didn’t exist, it didn’t exist.
Just like Jiraiya said, the Great Toad Sage had become increasingly muddy.
If there really was a child of destiny, based on the current ninja world, his own Fourth Hokage was undoubtedly the most qualified.
Thinking of this, Jiraiya couldn’t help but shake his head.
At this moment, Konan’s quiet voice outside the room rang out, “Jiraiya-sensei.”
“Oh, it’s Konan. Come in.” Jiraiya quickly adjusted his expression.
In the next moment, Konan, dressed in the style of Yahiko’s time and wearing a black Akatsuki cloak, walked in and got straight to the point, “Jiraiya-sensei, just now, a special envoy from Rock arrived in the Rain Land, requesting that Hanzo send troops to Konoha as soon as possible.”
Since Jiraiya’s arrival, she had proactively allowed him to participate in the affairs of the Rain Land. She even entrusted him with command of the Rain Ninjas in the upcoming operation. After all, as a powerful ninja, she had no experience in commanding an army.
In addition, she didn’t care about the power struggle; she had already decided to hand the entire Rain Land over to Konoha.
Hearing Konan’s words, Jiraiya was slightly surprised. “Hanzo? Does Rock Ninjas still think that Hanzo is the leader of the Hidden Rain Village?”
“That’s right,” Konan nodded with an unchanged expression.
“Among those outside who know the truth about the Hidden Rain Village, there are also Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito,” Konan added.
When she mentioned the names of these two people, her tone became noticeably heavier.
“Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito?”
Just like when he heard the news that Orochimaru was still alive when he heard the names of legendary figures and someone he was somewhat familiar with, Jiraiya was shocked.
Of course, after receiving the news, he wasn’t as shocked as before.
Jiraiya pondered for a moment and quickly made up his mind.
As for where Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito were currently, Konoha didn’t know.
They would be clear Only when Yuki Senju returned and reported the information they obtained from Uchiha Madara and the Five Nations Alliance.
But even so, it didn’t matter.
Since Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito had treated them with such contempt, considering them worthless, they probably wouldn’t even consider the term “Rain Ninjas.”
If Rock still thought that Hanzo was in charge, then it would be better to go along with their understanding, and when the time came, they would catch them off guard.
Even if it was exposed, it wouldn’t cause much loss.
“In that case, we’ll agree to Rock’s request to join forces with Konoha in the name of Hanzo, and then…”
Jiraiya revealed a sly smile, and in the time that followed, he and the unopposed Konan quickly developed a plan.
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