hotmtlnovel Chapter 193 After the battle, an announcement was made.
Chapter 193 After the battle, an announcement was made.
Chapter 184 After the battle, an announcement was made.
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Xingyuan Qianshuo's move cleverly borrowed the fighting strategy of Naruto's shadow clones from the original work—
The moment the palm struck down, the Third Raikage's "One-Shot Hand," which was originally aimed at him, was twisted in direction, and his index finger turned around and pierced straight into his right chest.
The two passed each other.
Lei Ying rushed forward more than ten meters before barely managing to steady himself. Without changing his expression, he raised his hand and pulled out the finger that was stuck in his right chest, drawing out a line of blood.
He applied pressure several times, temporarily stopping the bleeding; his movements were swift and efficient.
"Raikage-sama!"
The Cloud Village ninjas swarmed around them.
"My lord, I will heal you!" A medical ninja hurriedly approached.
"No need, it's just a minor injury." Lei Ying waved his hand to stop him, but his gaze fell on the young man standing motionless opposite him, his brows furrowed.
If it is a mortal enemy, he will never give up and will fight to the last moment.
But at this moment, he had to admit that the opponent's strength was indeed superior to his own.
The sharp pain in his right chest reminded him of the injury he suffered during his battle with the Eight-Tails.
Same location, same wound.
All of this was merely a momentary judgment and counterattack by that person.
"Byakuya Kuchiki?" the Raikage said in a deep voice. "With your strength, you shouldn't be an unknown nobody."
"Lord Raikage, please treat your injuries first," Hoshino Senju said calmly.
He clearly sensed the malice and emotional fluctuations of the Raikage and the surrounding Cloud Ninja, casually took out a golden healing fluff ball, and gestured, "I suppose you've heard about this healing method on your trip? Would you like me to heal your wounds?"
Raikage stared at the fluffy ball, his gaze hardening.
This isn't the bloodline limit unique to the female doctor mentioned in the intelligence report—does it mean that everyone in the Red Cross can use it?
"Okay." He pondered for a moment, then deactivated his Lightning Release Chakra Mode and nodded in agreement.
Xingyuan Qianshuo stepped forward with a calm expression.
He sensed that the Raikage no longer harbored any ill will, but the Cloud Village ninjas around him became increasingly tense as he approached, their hostility surging beneath the surface.
However, for him, who was in immortal mode at this moment, even if these people suddenly attacked, he could easily deal with them.
Lei Yingai watched him approach step by step, secretly praising him: What courage!
Under the tense gaze of the Cloud Ninja, Hoshino Senju gently pressed the healing pom-pom onto the wound on the Raikage's right chest.
The pom-pom disappeared, and the wound healed instantly.
The system then immediately displayed a reward notification message:
[You have healed A's chest injury, and have received the following rewards: Lightning Release Chakra Mode (Mastery), Muscles and Bones +20%, Chakra +2100]
Xingyuan Qianshuo glanced at it and then closed the interface.
"Truly amazing." Raikage patted his right chest and exclaimed in amazement.
Yet, his admiration for the Red Cross Society grew stronger.
Hoshino Senju's eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly spoke, "Lord Raikage, are you even more eager to recruit our Red Cross into Kumogakure?"
"If you join the Hidden Cloud Village, I will give you the highest status and treatment," the Raikage said bluntly.
"I've heard that the Hidden Cloud Village possesses the ninja tools of the Sage of Six Paths," Hoshigen Chisaku said calmly. "Have you ever heard of the Sage of Six Paths' philosophy of 'Ninjutsu'?"
"The Sage of Six Paths and the Ninjutsu sect dedicated their lives to the peaceful use of chakra and ninjutsu, hoping that people could understand each other."
"The ninja world has been in chaos for a thousand years. A ninja is a scourge in the eyes of commoners, and a tool in the eyes of daimyo and nobles. Our Red Cross Society does not participate in wars and conflicts, but only wants to use medical ninjutsu to change the world's perception of ninjas."
"We will not join any ninja village, but we will strive to establish cooperative relationships with various countries and ninja villages so that the concept of peace can be accepted by more people."
After listening, Lei Yingai pondered for a moment before saying, "Kid, that's too naive. If it were wartime, which side would you help?"
"We will establish a neutral zone with all parties, and any injured person can come for treatment," Xingyuan Qianshuo answered frankly.
"This road is not easy to travel." Raikage said noncommittally.
"Someone has to try, right?" Hoshino Senju smiled slightly. "I believe that the majority of ninjas in the ninja world ultimately yearn for peace."
"Lord Raikage, would you be willing to cooperate with the Red Cross Society and allow us to conduct charitable medical services in the Land of Lightning?"
"A bet's a bet." Lei Ying pondered for a moment. "I will send someone to discuss this with you."
His trip did not go as planned, and he did not intend to stay any longer. He would have the local chieftain come to discuss things when he returned.
He was not optimistic about the Red Cross's path—neither the Tsuchikage Onoki nor Konoha's Danzo were easy targets, and what would happen next was still unknown.
"Kid, until we meet again." Raikage A waved his hand. "Kumakushi Village will always welcome you to join us."
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Xingyuan Qianshuo watched them leave and sighed inwardly.
Given the current state of the ninja world, it seems that only enemies like Madara Uchiha, Black Zetsu, and Kaguya can truly unite the major ninja villages.
What he needs to do now is to raise a banner among the ninja villages—to stand up at a crucial moment and transform the superficial alliance into a more solid and lasting political system.
Upon returning to Konoha, Hoshino Senju appeared in Tsunade's office.
"How is it? Is it resolved?" Tsunade asked, looking up.
"It's temporarily resolved. The Raikage has agreed to send someone to discuss cooperation." Hoshino Senju smiled. "Also, it's time for the Red Cross to officially debut in Konoha."
"Yes, Kushina would be very happy to know that there are still Uzumaki clan members alive." Tsunade's eyes crinkled into a smile.
As the two were talking, Danzo, who was being controlled by Xingyuan Qianshuo's avatar beneath the base, put down the intelligence in his hand, slowly got up, picked up his cane, and walked out of the office.
He traveled without any subordinates to the Hokage Building and knocked on the door of the Hokage's office.
"Please come in." Hiruzen Sarutobi was surprised to hear the familiar footsteps—Danzo would actually knock on the door?
"Hiruzen, I have some information to tell you," Danzo said in a deep voice.
"Oh? Tell me about it." Hiruzen put down his pipe.
"An organization called the Red Cross has appeared in the Land of Fields, claiming to provide free charitable medical care with extremely advanced treatment methods." Danzo paused. "Furthermore, there are suspected members of the Uzumaki clan among them."
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Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned: "You discovered the Uzumaki clan members, yet you didn't send anyone to retrieve them?"
"Hmph, this organization suddenly appeared and recruited the undead hunters of the underground black market. It's unknown whether there are even stronger ninjas behind them. How could I act rashly?" Danzo said in a low voice.
"What suggestions do you have?" Hiruzen took a drag of his cigarette.
"Send people to make normal contact and see if we can win over Konoha," Danzo said in a deep voice. "The Uzumaki clan members being left to wander is ultimately a dereliction of duty on our part. Hiruzen, as Hokage, you haven't done a good job in this regard."
"Uh—" Hiruzen Sarutobi stared wide-eyed, scrutinizing the person in front of him.
This is indeed Danzo, not someone else in disguise.
"Ahem, most of the intelligence gathering was handled by Root." If there's any dereliction of duty, Danzo, you bear direct responsibility.
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Hiruzen skillfully shifted the blame.
"Hmph." Danzo snorted coldly. "Hiruzen, over the years, you, me, En, and Koharu have tried our best to cooperate, but we've only managed to barely maintain the status quo. The issues between the Hyuga and Uchiha are deeply ingrained in our generation's prejudices, and they're difficult to resolve."
"The backbone of the village today consists of your three disciples, Hatake Sakumo, and others. They are all over thirty years old and have their own ideas about the village's development."
"Since you intend for Tsunade to succeed as the Fourth Hokage, then stop blocking the path of the younger generation. Step down as an advisor as soon as possible, while you are not yet completely old and can still protect and guide them for a while."
These words completely shocked Hiruzen Sarutobi, as if he were seeing his old partner for the first time.
Before he could ask any more questions, Danzo had already turned and left.
"Hiruzen, the era ultimately belongs to the young. We must have faith in the Will of Fire of the younger generation. Those of us born after the founding of Konoha are perhaps better able to unite people's hearts."
The office door was closed gently, with just the right amount of force and a very soft sound, unlike Danzo.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the door, his emotions churning, and remained silent for a long time.
Could it be that I misunderstood Danzo in the past? Has he already given up his ambition for the Hokage position?
His choice for the Fourth Hokage had shifted from Orochimaru to Jiraiya, and now it had fallen to Tsunade. He had originally planned to serve for another four or five years before retiring, but today Danzo had persuaded him of this.
In the quiet office, he pondered Danzo's words.
In Tsunade's office, Hoshino Senju's lips curled into a slight smile.
Using Danzo's words to unleash a barrage of attacks on Hiruzen was surprisingly satisfying.
Half an hour later, Sarutobi Shinnosuke arrived and told the two to go to the Hokage's office.
Xingyuan Qianshuo and Tsunade exchanged a subtle glance before heading off.
"Greetings, Third Generation." Hoshino Senju bowed.
Tsunade simply nodded in acknowledgment.
"Tsunade, Senju, I have a mission for you to carry out," Hiruzen Sarutobi said bluntly.
"Please speak."
"A Red Cross association has appeared in the Land of Rice Fields, offering charitable medical services with extremely advanced medical techniques. There are also suspected members of the Uzumaki clan among them," Hiruzen explained. "You two, along with Shinnosuke and Murakami Kawano, go and make contact, gather information, and see if you can recruit them to Konoha."
"Understood." Xingyuan Qianshuo replied calmly.
"Uzumaki clan?" Tsunade's acting was on point, her face showing surprise.
"Yes. When the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, Konoha searched for the Uzumaki clan members who had been lost, but unfortunately, they were not found." Hiruzen exhaled a puff of smoke, his tone gentle. "The Land of Whirlpools is gone, and Konoha is the home of the Uzumaki clan. You should try your best to bring them back."
"Let's give it a try. Maybe they're doing well outside and don't want to come," Tsunade said casually.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eye twitched; he sensed something was amiss in those words, so he added, "This organization recruits undead hunters from the underground black market," implying their strength is unpredictable. You should negotiate first, and then proceed as the situation unfolds."
"Yes," Xingyuan Qianshuo replied.
"The mission isn't urgent, you can leave tomorrow morning," Hiruzen said. "Discuss the itinerary with Shinnosuke and Kawano."
"Third Generation Leader, could you please inform Kushina about the Uzumaki clan?" Hoshigen Chisaku pondered for a moment.
"Let's talk about it when you get back, since the news hasn't been confirmed yet," Hiruzen said thoughtfully.
Afterwards, Hoshino Senju, Shinnosuke, and their ANBU comrade Murakami Kawano agreed to meet at the Konoha gate at 8:00 AM the next morning, and then took their leave together with Tsunade.
As soon as she left the Hokage Building, Tsunade couldn't hold back her laughter, and only burst into laughter after leaving the area of the Hokage Building.
"Qian Shuo, you actually let yourself investigate yourself, that's really—"
"Jiraiya and Minato are busy training in Sage Mode, and there aren't many ninjas in the village suitable for this mission. Especially since it involves medical care, we're the most suitable to go," Hoshigen Chisaku said with a smile.
"Then you'd better make sure to talk to Emi, Saori, and Honoka beforehand, so you don't give yourself away in front of Shinnosuke," Tsunade reminded her.
"Yes, that's true."
The two returned to the office, and Xingyuan Qianshuo formed a hand seal to create a shadow clone, which instantly teleported to Tianzhiguo.
Although there is a communication ring, it is safer to explain in person.
The next morning.
At the gates of Konoha, Shinnosuke and Murakami Kawano met up with Hoshino and Tsunade.
Although the Third Hokage was informed that he had learned the Flying Thunder God Technique on his own, the matter of setting up the Flying Thunder God Mark could not be revealed, especially the one that led directly to the Land of Rice Fields.
Therefore, they could only move like ordinary ninjas.
Fortunately, the mission wasn't urgent, so we camped in the wilderness for the night.
Tsunade used Wood Release: Four Pillars Technique to build two wooden houses, which drew gasps of amazement from Shinnosuke and Kawano.
The four arrived at the Red Cross headquarters at 10 a.m. the next day.
After a "secret" investigation, Hoshino Senjuu asked Shinnosuke and Kawano to stand guard outside as a precaution, while he and Tsunade went into the medical building to discuss things face to face.
However, when Hoshino Senju saw himself transformed into Unohana Retsu's shadow clone, he belatedly realized a problem: this form was not suitable for Tsunade to expose.
As expected, Tsunade paused for a moment when she saw Retsu Unohana, and turned to Chisaku, asking, "Chisaku, you didn't tell me that there was such a woman in the Red Cross?"
"Ahem, this—it's my shadow clone that transformed," Hoshino Senju said apologetically.
"Oh?" Tsunade, upon hearing this, not only didn't let him off the hook, but her eyes narrowed as she continued, "Then, Chisaku, why did your shadow clone become a woman like this?"
"Ahem, Tsunade, I'm absolutely devoted to you. This appearance was purely accidental," Hoshino Senju quickly explained.
"Hmph." Tsunade snorted lightly and did not continue to pester him.
Xingyuan Qianshuo shook his head helplessly and led her into his office here.
Tsunade saw Kuchiki Byakuya, the shadow clone, pretending to be serious in the office again.
"Ahem, this is also my shadow clone," Xingyuan Qianshuo quickly said.
"Tsk tsk tsk—Chisaku, you look pretty cool." Tsunade exclaimed with amusement.
Before she could examine it closely, Xingyuan Qianshuo quickly made the shadow clone revert to its original form.
"No way, this image isn't even half as handsome as me," Xingyuan Qianshuo said with a slight smirk.
"Hehe, you're actually jealous?" Tsunade laughed.
"You are my wife, how can you casually praise other men?" Hoshino Chisaku smiled.
"Alright, alright, he doesn't even have half your aura," Tsunade said immediately. "Speaking of which, your Red Cross headquarters is quite well-built, it's just that there are too few staff members."
"Yes, I plan to cooperate with various ninja villages and allow them to send people here to learn medical ninjutsu, as a prototype for a future medical school," Hoshino Senju replied.
"In that case, many people will probably return to their own villages after learning medical ninjutsu," Tsunade said.
"Yes, they are free to come and go here, but I believe they will also bring the concept of peace back to their own villages," said Xingyuan Qianshuo. "They are like sparks, igniting the yearning for peace in the hearts of many more people."
The two chatted for half an hour before leaving the office building. They then called Shinnosuke and Murakami Kawano and met Emi, Saori, and Honoka, three members of the Uzumaki clan, in a meeting room.
The three naturally declined the invitation to visit Konoha.