hotmtlnovel Chapter 109 Rope Tree: My Great Konoha, is it perfect?
Chapter 109 Rope Tree: My Great Konoha, is it perfect?
The problem is that the total amount of money allocated for the mission is limited, while the desires of the ninjas are limitless.
The united family created a relatively safe village.
A stable environment helps ordinary people pursue higher goals, such as becoming ninjas.
The number of ninjas is constantly increasing, but the number of missions doesn't increase out of thin air.
Therefore, Konoha values the opinions of the daimyo and nobles, and cares about the village's reputation.
Outside the tent, a light drizzle fell from the sky, and occasional flashes of lightning illuminated the faces of the four people inside.
"You can't have it all!"
Yuuki sighed and looked at Tsunade and Jiraiya: "Overly rigid command will only drag the village into a quagmire!"
Orochimaru closed his eyes in deep thought, deeply understanding Tsunade's dilemma and Jiraiya's naiveté.
Compromise is either a one-time event or an endless series of times.
This time, for the sake of the reputation of the nobles of the Rain Kingdom, they chose to hesitate and missed the opportunity to fight.
What about next time?
Should we compromise with every instance of civilian riots, bandit extortion, or kidnapping by enemy villages?
That's what betraying the village really means!
“I agree with Yuuki’s opinion.”
Orochimaru opened his eyes, his hoarse voice echoing through the room once more.
Yuuki raised an eyebrow and smiled at Tsunade. "Lady Tsunade, two to one, we won."
Tsunade clenched her fists. Damn brat, Orochimaru deserves a beating!
"Orochimaru, how could you defy the Hokage's orders?" Jiraiya stared in disbelief, his eyes wide. "You're saying something like that?"
"It doesn't matter."
Orochimaru turned his head away and said, "Jiraiya, send our decision back! Either the Hokage's office should officially announce the dismantling of the Rain Country's defense line, or officially order a blitzkrieg against the Rain Country!"
"Of course, there is a third option: remove me from my position and replace me with someone who can hold the Rain's defense line even if it takes away a thousand ninjas!"
Is there anyone who can replace him?
Orochimaru doesn't believe it!
Of course, he is irreplaceable, not because his strength is ridiculously strong.
Instead, there were no strong individuals under Hiruzen Sarutobi who maintained close contact with Tsunade!
Mitomon Homura, who followed the old man into battle, commanded three thousand ninja soldiers and four thousand logistics troops, and was almost wiped out.
If Hanzo of the Salamander hadn't been worried about angering Konoha and decided to cripple Konoha's logistics, those more than a thousand poisoned ninjas would probably be dead!
Xiaochun, who changed dorms... (skipped).
Danzo Shimura was indeed a tough and capable fighter.
However, the defense line of the Rain Relies on the power of the Senju clan, and sent Shimura Danzo...
Orochimaru feared that the next day he would suddenly find Shimura Danzo's body lying in the camp with twelve kunai stuck in his back, and conclude that it was suicide!
Jiraiya summoned a glittering golden scroll and declared confidently, "Would the old man allow an attack on the Land of Rain? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
As the smoke dissipated, the scroll vanished from its spot.
Jiraiya gently advised, "Let's discuss how to hold the line after we retreat a thousand ninjas. Perhaps there's a way to achieve the best of both worlds?"
Looking at the three serious-looking people, Jiraiya couldn't help but blame the old man for losing his mind!
What conflicts can't be discussed after the war is over?
Tsunade and Orochimaru showed no mercy, mentally rehearsing how to launch a surprise attack on the Land of Rain.
Yuuki maintained his smile and said sarcastically, "Senior Jiraiya, when Elder Mitomon was taken back to the village, he was accompanied by more than a thousand wounded."
"Including the ninja troops that were subsequently added, there are roughly two thousand people left."
"If we retreat another thousand men, how will we contend with the Rain Kingdom?"
"Could it be that Jiraiya-senpai became a Kage-level expert and swept away hundreds or thousands of enemies?"
Jiraiya chuckled and scratched his head. He didn't care about logistics, only intelligence, so he really didn't know about this.
At this stage, Orochimaru and Jiraiya belong to the Great Karami of Konoha Village.
The real "setting sail" and a meteoric rise in status will probably come when Hanzo bestows upon him the somewhat humiliating title of "Sannin".
If it weren't for the fact that he was a disciple of the Third Hokage, and that Mitokado Homura made a huge mistake...
Orochimaru wasn't even qualified to 'settle down' in the command center, let alone serve as the commander-in-chief.
A short while later, the scroll was returned.
Its golden exterior has completely lost its luster.
Jiraiya chuckled as he opened the scroll, glanced at it a few times, and then his smile froze on his face. "Old man, you agree to the lightning strike on the Land of Rain?!"
...
"Hiruzen, I never expected you to agree to Orochimaru's radical tactics!"
Danzo Shimura was in a good mood, and his tone was unusually gentle.
After Tsunade seized power, Hiruzen Sarutobi took several opportunities to reminisce with Lady Mito about the past and contemplate the future.
With great difficulty, Shimura Danzo was finally released to atone for his crimes.
Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his forehead. "I have no choice but to agree; the village can't afford to wait any longer!"
An agreement reached with Lord Mito.
The defense line of the Rain is managed by the 'Senju Ichi-shi', so the village does not need to mobilize too many resources.
This is equivalent to elevating Tsunade's status, and also provides an opportunity to accumulate war experience.
Indeed, Orochimaru and Tsunade's combined defense was impenetrable.
Everything seemed perfect.
The problem is that Senju didn't actually mobilize any resources from the village.
They simply used connections to approach the daimyo and siphoned off half of the capital's aid supplies!
Is this a joke?
Danzo Shimura snorted coldly and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, "This is the attitude Konoha should show!"
"Leave the Iwagakure defenses to me! I will definitely kill all those damned Iwagakure ninja!"
Danzo Shimura was getting anxious.
The younger generation, including Orochimaru and Tsunade, made a name for themselves on the battlefield.
Especially Sakumo Hatake, they even came up with a title?
Leaf White Fang?
What a boastful tone!
I must never fall behind others!
Otherwise, how could he have become Hokage?
Danzo Shimura secretly sowed his anger, "Also, Orochimaru and his gang are guilty! They actually questioned the village's decisions. Hiruzen, this kind of behavior can't be allowed to continue!"
"I know, we'll talk about everything after the war. Next, what about Iwagakure..." Hiruzen Sarutobi went through the process in his mind.
Currently, Konoha has many talented individuals capable of shouldering great responsibilities.
Excluding Hiruzen Sarutobi himself and Mito Uzumaki.
Elite Jonin such as Akimichi Torifu, Nara Shikashin, Uchiha Setsuna, Kurama Hisakatsu, Senju Naema, and Hyuga Shinsho are perfectly capable of serving as commanders-in-chief.
Unfortunately, not all of them are on our side.
Danzo, whose strength had reached the level of a Kage, was even more reliable after being tested in the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Hiruzen Sarutobi made up his mind: "Danzo, the Iwagakure defense line is in your hands!"
"Alright!" Shimura Danzo's expression softened slightly as he prepared to leave the office to prepare for battle. Just as he reached the door, he said, "Hiruzen, Uchiha Yuuki must have ulterior motives. We should eliminate him as soon as possible!"
"Not all Uchiha have ulterior motives. Trust your teacher's judgment!" Hiruzen Sarutobi warned, "Danzo, stop doing anything unnecessary! Focus on dealing with the Iwagakure attack!"
You'll regret this!
"I am the Hokage!"
boom!
"Ugh!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head helplessly. He believed in Yuuki's Will of Fire, but also thought that the child had other intentions.
but...
From the current perspective, the so-called 'thoughts' have not done anything bad for the village.
Will he personally destroy a child who has inherited the Will of Fire and cherishes his companions?
Hiruzen Sarutobi was having a headache and was very conflicted.
Forget it.
Let's put it off for now.
Hiruzen Sarutobi used his telescope technique to look at another, even more troublesome child.
"Napaki, wouldn't it be better to just be a carefree young master who enjoys eating, drinking, and having fun?"
Why make trouble during wartime?
The rope tree sitting by the river was completely unaware that it was being spied on.
He was sullen, picked up a flat stone, and threw it into the river, creating a neat row of skips.
Nawaki has been conducting research on various topics.
However, the visits and investigations in the village revealed a significant discrepancy with the previous findings.
Every villager they encountered praised the Hokage, commended Senju's sacrifice, and offered their blessings for the village's well-being.
It seems... Konoha has suddenly become perfect!
That's not right!
"Child, you're still young. Don't be so foolish as to jump into the river. There's nothing you can't overcome."
An aged voice rang out from behind the rope tree.
He turned his head and saw an old fisherman wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat, carrying a fishing rod, walking to the riverbank with a smile.
"Uncle fishing, I don't intend to jump into the river." Rope Tree looked at the strange fishhook on the fishing rod.
Who fishes with a straight hook?