I, The New Hokage of Konoha - Chapter 272
“Full speed ahead! Everyone, prepare for battle!”
Without hesitation, the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, immediately issued orders.
Upon hearing this, the people on the ship swiftly took action.
Seeing this, Yagura Karatachi could only set aside thoughts of conversing with Hagoromo and focus on the impending major battle.
Soon, a louder mechanical roar sounded, and the small boat, with full horsepower, began to pursue the aircraft carrier at full speed.
Not only that, but the Mist Ninja also used chakra to enhance the Water Release, speeding up the ship under their feet.
With this dual combination, in no time, Mei Terumi and her group caught up with the tracking team led by Ao. After pulling them onto the ship, they no longer concealed their intentions and headed fiercely toward the end of their field of vision, the Konoha Village’s aircraft carrier.
Meanwhile, the Konoha Village’s ninja aboard the aircraft carrier, observed by Byakugan, also immediately spotted the unexpected visitors and reported it.
“The Mist Ninja this time are truly formidable.”
Inside the aircraft carrier’s command center, as the information reached the commanding officer of the Konoha Village’s aircraft carrier fleet, Ao spoke while looking through a telescope at a distant small dot, maintaining a calm tone without any signs of panic.
Simply because the Konoha Village was prepared for this.
“Indeed! Lord Shisui, your predictions have come true,” he continued, lowering the telescope and turning to face Uchiha Shisui, who shouldn’t have been there, with a tone filled with admiration.
“If possible, I wish my predictions didn’t come true,” Shisui responded, standing tall. He walked over to Ao and, gazing at the Mist ships approaching, shook his head slightly.
For him, it would be best if the Mist Ninja remained confined within the Land of Water without any unexpected incidents, achieving the maximum outcome with the least cost.
However, the Mist Ninja were determined not to yield.
“How did you foresee the Mist’s attack, Lord Shisui?” Ao curiously inquired.
Shisui humbly replied, “It was just a prediction based on gathering various intelligence and understanding the current situation better.”
As the overall commander of the current Mist battlefield for Konoha, second only to the Kage, Shisui had not only been focused on the Mist but also received all intelligence reports from other battlefields within the Konoha Village. This allowed him to have a clear understanding of the ninjas world’s situation.
Upon learning that the Rock and Sand Ninja, unlike the previous Ninjas World War’s early stages, were relentlessly attacking Konoha from the start, aiming to eliminate it without relenting, Shisui understood the urgency.
The Third Tsuchikage Onoki and Fourth Kazekage Rasa clearly shared a common understanding. They couldn’t afford delays and hoped to eliminate Konoha as swiftly as possible.
As allies, it was obvious that the Mist Ninja had also reached a consensus.
Even though their ships were destroyed, they couldn’t remain inactive forever.
They needed to make their stance clear, not just for their allies but also for the citizens of the Land of Water, who were restricted and trapped on the island unable to leave.
Based on these considerations from the Mist’s standpoint, Shisui had predicted significant moves from them recently.
And when the news of the Mist’s rapid reconstruction of their fleet was effortlessly transmitted back by Konoha spies within the Land of Water, Shisui’s suspicions grew stronger.
The Mist probably aimed to eliminate the Konoha’s carrier fleet, which possessed long-range strike capabilities, by deliberately attracting them. Hence, the Mist’s recent large-scale actions might present them with an opportunity to wipe out their adversaries.
Therefore, Shisui personally stationed himself on the carrier this time.
Moreover, he brought along two significant aides.
If the Mist indeed arrived, the Konoha would give them a massive surprise.
If they didn’t come, it wouldn’t matter much as the aerial assault mission had already been completed; it would simply be a wasted trip for them.
Thinking this through, Shisui turned back to glance at the two individuals he had specifically assigned from within the Konoha Village.
One of them, a muscular man with dark skin, was casually wearing headphones, lying on the couch and listening to records.
The other, a fair-skinned woman exuding a fierce aura, sat upright.
Upon noticing Shisui’s gaze, she subtly inquired, “Is it time for us to act?”
“Not yet, Yugito,” Shisui gently shook his head, addressing her with kindness. “The specifics of what to do next will still be under the guidance of Ao. After all, you’re more familiar with both carriers and naval battles.”
“Rest assured, Lord Shisui,” Ao promptly nodded without hesitation.
As for the fair-skinned woman, a former ninja of the Hidden Cloud Village, now aligned with the Cloud, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Yugito, returned to her composed posture. Unnoticed by others, she exerted slight pressure on Killer Bee, who was nearby.
“Killer Bee, what’s wrong?” Killer Bee, startled by the sudden pain, quickly stood up and asked Yugito in a normal tone.
Ever since the death of his elder brother, Killer Bee, in a bad mood, not only lost interest in his favorite rap, he even dropped his habitually quirky tone.
However, even though he didn’t sing, he still listened to music. Just like now.
Yugito wasn’t pleased with this behavior.
A few days before departing, Tsuchikage specifically emphasized to her and Killer Bee the importance of showcasing their value in the upcoming war for the future of the survivors in Konoha.
In the current absence of the Hidden Cloud, those like them marked with Cloud symbols needed to prove themselves in battle for future recognition, even without the name of the Hidden Cloud.
Yugito had taken those words seriously.
Determined to fight for the future of the 4,000 ninjas and tens of thousands of villagers, she diligently followed Konoha’s orders, aiming to present her best as a ninja to everyone in Konoha.
However, Killer Bee, her companion, seemed to never be serious.
Would this kind of behavior leave a good impression among the higher-ups in Konoha?
At this moment, facing Killer Bee’s inquiry, Yugito gave him a significant look.
Killer Bee understood her message but remained nonchalant, saying, “Chill out, Yugito! I’ve said it so many times. You don’t have to be so serious all the time.”
Compared to his days in Konoha as a prisoner, Killer Bee caused much trouble in the Konoha Village.
Thus, for many in Konoha, especially the higher-ups, he was well-known, and he wasn’t worried about drawing any dissatisfaction with his behavior.
“Don’t worry; it’s just like how we used to be in the Hidden Cloud. No need to be so uptight. Right, Shisui and Mr… What’s his name,” Killer Bee gestured toward Shisui and Ao.
“This is Ao,” Shisui reminded with a slight smile and nodded, adding, “As Mr. Killer Bee said, both of you are now part of our team. Treat Konoha as your home; there’s no need to feel like outsiders.”
‘You see! I was right!’ Killer Bee immediately gave Yugito a triumphant glance.
Yugito: “…”
But regardless, her posture had softened a bit compared to earlier.
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