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**Chapter 836: Developing Personal Interests!**
Ninja World.
Just as Crocodile was causing trouble in the Land of Wind.
The Cloud Hidden Village of the Land of Lightning and the Stone Village of the Land of Earth.
had already secretly reached an alliance agreement, but it had not yet been publicly announced.
At the same time.
The five thousand Ninja Unit of the Cloud Hidden Village menacingly crossed through the Land of Moon and stationed themselves at the northernmost point of the Land of Hot Water, bordering the Land of Fire.
This aroused high vigilance from the Konohagakure side.
Considering the jungle environment of the Land of Hot Water's border, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
ordered the Newly Promoted Clan Leader of the Aburame Clan, Shibi Aburame, to be the Commander, leading three thousand Ninja Unit to go and confront them.
Adding the several hundred Patrol Ninja near the Border, it was also sufficient.
Furthermore.
Both sides knew full well.
Their primary target was that Nameless Expert in the Land of Wind, so this battle definitely wouldn't start.
However, necessary precautions were also needed.
During this time, the Konoha side explicitly stated to the Cloud Hidden Village that they had never dispatched Ninja to Roran.
In order to prove this point.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also told the Cloud Hidden Village about the fact that the Informants of the Root Ninja all had the 'Tongue-Restricting Curse Mark'.
The implication was that if they were truly Root Ninja, they absolutely would not reveal anything about Danzō.
The reason he was so actively clearing suspicion was precisely because he felt a strong sense of Unease regarding that Nameless Expert.
Capturing the Third Raikage Alive, and routing over three thousand Cloud Hidden Ninja in one fell swoop.
This had already surpassed the Strength level of those like them, the 'Kage'.
If he had to describe it, then only that Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage from the generation before last could possibly achieve it.
The reason for saying possibly was because they were still too young at that time.
[Bang!]
Inside the Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly slammed the Tabletop, and he also stood up from his chair, looking with a face full of astonishment at the Intelligence Letter in his hand that Danzō had personally delivered.
The Content of this Intelligence was more shocking than the last.
Crocodile's Name, his claimed origin, and a Portrait sketched with simple lines.
What was crucial was that he claimed to be the King of the Desert, the Founder of the Land of Wind, an Immortal God Existence who contended with the Sage of Six Paths in the same Era!
Then came his subsequent actions.
Easily defeated Rasa one-on-one, who was already confirmed to be promoted to Fourth Fukurokuju.
Even made Rasa kneel on one knee before him and submit!
The next day.
Arrived at the Capital City of the Land of Wind, in the Identity of the First King of the Land of Wind.
In front of all the High Officials, Nobility, Samurai, and Civilians Inside the City, he demanded the incumbent Daimyo step down.
When Crocodile saw that the Daimyo not only refused but also ordered the surrounding Samurai and Hidden Guard Ninja to capture him.
First, he rebuked the Daimyo as an Unworthy Descendant, then he made a move, grabbing the Daimyo's neck and lifting him to Mid-air, in front of everyone's eyes, he sucked all the Moisture from his entire body, turning him into a skin-and-bones Mummy, even the Robe on his body turned into dust and dissipated.
Everyone on the spot was scared silly.
The Daimyo is dead?
And he was even killed by his own ancestor, so what should they do?
In short, the current Land of Wind has already fallen into Crocodile's hands, however, the Situation is still a bit turbulent.
Presumably, with his Strength and Means, it won't take long for peace to be restored.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could already imagine how huge a Public Opinion Tsunami the matter of the Daimyo being killed would stir up in the Various Countries of the Ninja World.
As expected.
At this time, in the outside world.
Even the Peddlers and Porters, after hearing this News, first couldn't believe it, and after confirming it, were even more plunged into a long stupor.
After all, that was a Daimyo, something that had never happened in a thousand years – a Daimyo being killed by someone.
At least, on the surface, that was the case.
Then.
His second Letter appeared on his Office Desk.
Inside was an Order from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
demanding that they immediately organize a Ninja Army to campaign against Crocodile.
The wording was extremely intense, and the Writing was also very sloppy.
Presumably, it was personally written by the Daimyo himself under circumstances of extreme Anger.
Meanwhile.
The Daimyo of the Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Water also issued similar Orders to their own Ninja Villages.
Clearly, Crocodile had completely angered the Daimyos.
Because they felt an unprecedented danger.
The death of the Feudal Lord of the Land of Wind made these high and mighty individuals suddenly realize that they too could be killed by someone.
"Eh—how could the Matter turn out like this?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself.
He now thought that this Crocodile, perhaps his Strength wasn't necessarily Stronger than Madara Uchiha or the First Hokage back then.
But his nerve was certainly infinitely bigger.
He surprisingly didn't have the slightest bit of reverence towards a Daimyo?
Could it really be the First King of the Land of Wind?
But why is he the First King, and not the First Daimyo?
There's no Method.
Even the Historical Records preserved by the Five Great Nations can only barely be traced back to the Warring States Period.
Matters before that were only passed down through word of mouth.
For the current people of the Ninja World, the Sage of Six Paths is completely an ethereal Myths and Legends.
It's similar to the impression Earthlings have of existences like Jesus or Siddhartha Gautama.
"Hiruzen, what are you still hesitating about? It's time to issue the Order!"
Danzō urged him sternly.
He was very unhappy now, not just because he was inexplicably framed.
But also because the two Root Squads he had dispatched suddenly lost contact not long after arriving in the vicinity of Roran.
"It can only be like this."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a heavy heart. The Daimyo's Order had already been issued; he no longer had any room to maneuver.
"Someone!"
Instantly, a Whistling Sound rang out.
Five Anbu Ninja darted in from the Windows opened on both sides, kneeling on one knee on the Ground in unison.
After they finished listening to the Third Hokage's Order, they again turned into Afterimages and disappeared with a 'swish swish swish' sound, heading to the clan territories of the various great Ninja Clans to deliver the orders.
"Danzō, we can't just think about how to attack, we also need to prepare for our own Protection."
Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head, looking at the Intelligence on the Tabletop, and said thoughtfully, "It's mentioned on here that that Crocodile directly appeared in Sunagakure, and he also brought a Sandstorm covering the entire Village."
Danzō nodded in deep agreement.
"According to what that Elder of ours who infiltrated Sunagakure said, the other party possesses a Sand Transformation Technique similar to the Ghost Moon Clan's Water Transformation Technique."
"He certainly turned into Sand and swept past the Defense Line on the Ground from the air!"
Speaking of which, this Elder Undercover Agent was still developed by his Root, which shows that Danzō's Ability in this regard is indeed outstanding.
"Mmm, this needs to be guarded against, but it's not easy..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said somewhat worriedly, "Especially according to the Intelligence, the Sensor Ninja in Sunagakure, and also in the Cloud Hidden Village, completely did not sense any Chakra Signature on the other party."
Danzō's expression was grave.
Without a Chakra Signature, coupled with the Sand Transformation Ability.
Then wouldn't he be no different from Nature's normal Sandstorm?
Only that this mass of Sandstorm possessed Human Consciousness.
For a moment, neither of them could think of any good Method.
"Sigh, in any case, first let the Barrier Team set up. If the other party really Attacks the Village, then let them activate the maximum range Four Violet Flames Formation!"
"And also immediately send someone to call back Jiraiya and Tsunade!"
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzō had no objection.
At the same time, he thought to himself that after going back, he would find Orochimaru and ask him, to see if he had any Method.
At present, Danzō had not yet developed Personal Interest on the point of Konoha's Protection.
In fact, the Means of the various great Ninja Villages in the Ninja World in terms of Air Defense were truly too few.
Everyone is welcome to imagine.
If you all were the Kage of the various current Villages, how would you respond facing this Situation? Remember, you do not have God's Eye View, all information comes from the existing Intelligence.
(End of this chapter)
Ninja World.
Just as Crocodile was causing trouble in the Land of Wind.
The Cloud Hidden Village of the Land of Lightning and the Stone Village of the Land of Earth.
had already secretly reached an alliance agreement, but it had not yet been publicly announced.
At the same time.
The five thousand Ninja Unit of the Cloud Hidden Village menacingly crossed through the Land of Moon and stationed themselves at the northernmost point of the Land of Hot Water, bordering the Land of Fire.
This aroused high vigilance from the Konohagakure side.
Considering the jungle environment of the Land of Hot Water's border, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
ordered the Newly Promoted Clan Leader of the Aburame Clan, Shibi Aburame, to be the Commander, leading three thousand Ninja Unit to go and confront them.
Adding the several hundred Patrol Ninja near the Border, it was also sufficient.
Furthermore.
Both sides knew full well.
Their primary target was that Nameless Expert in the Land of Wind, so this battle definitely wouldn't start.
However, necessary precautions were also needed.
During this time, the Konoha side explicitly stated to the Cloud Hidden Village that they had never dispatched Ninja to Roran.
In order to prove this point.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also told the Cloud Hidden Village about the fact that the Informants of the Root Ninja all had the 'Tongue-Restricting Curse Mark'.
The implication was that if they were truly Root Ninja, they absolutely would not reveal anything about Danzō.
The reason he was so actively clearing suspicion was precisely because he felt a strong sense of Unease regarding that Nameless Expert.
Capturing the Third Raikage Alive, and routing over three thousand Cloud Hidden Ninja in one fell swoop.
This had already surpassed the Strength level of those like them, the 'Kage'.
If he had to describe it, then only that Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage from the generation before last could possibly achieve it.
The reason for saying possibly was because they were still too young at that time.
[Bang!]
Inside the Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly slammed the Tabletop, and he also stood up from his chair, looking with a face full of astonishment at the Intelligence Letter in his hand that Danzō had personally delivered.
The Content of this Intelligence was more shocking than the last.
Crocodile's Name, his claimed origin, and a Portrait sketched with simple lines.
What was crucial was that he claimed to be the King of the Desert, the Founder of the Land of Wind, an Immortal God Existence who contended with the Sage of Six Paths in the same Era!
Then came his subsequent actions.
Easily defeated Rasa one-on-one, who was already confirmed to be promoted to Fourth Fukurokuju.
Even made Rasa kneel on one knee before him and submit!
The next day.
Arrived at the Capital City of the Land of Wind, in the Identity of the First King of the Land of Wind.
In front of all the High Officials, Nobility, Samurai, and Civilians Inside the City, he demanded the incumbent Daimyo step down.
When Crocodile saw that the Daimyo not only refused but also ordered the surrounding Samurai and Hidden Guard Ninja to capture him.
First, he rebuked the Daimyo as an Unworthy Descendant, then he made a move, grabbing the Daimyo's neck and lifting him to Mid-air, in front of everyone's eyes, he sucked all the Moisture from his entire body, turning him into a skin-and-bones Mummy, even the Robe on his body turned into dust and dissipated.
Everyone on the spot was scared silly.
The Daimyo is dead?
And he was even killed by his own ancestor, so what should they do?
In short, the current Land of Wind has already fallen into Crocodile's hands, however, the Situation is still a bit turbulent.
Presumably, with his Strength and Means, it won't take long for peace to be restored.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could already imagine how huge a Public Opinion Tsunami the matter of the Daimyo being killed would stir up in the Various Countries of the Ninja World.
As expected.
At this time, in the outside world.
Even the Peddlers and Porters, after hearing this News, first couldn't believe it, and after confirming it, were even more plunged into a long stupor.
After all, that was a Daimyo, something that had never happened in a thousand years – a Daimyo being killed by someone.
At least, on the surface, that was the case.
Then.
His second Letter appeared on his Office Desk.
Inside was an Order from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
demanding that they immediately organize a Ninja Army to campaign against Crocodile.
The wording was extremely intense, and the Writing was also very sloppy.
Presumably, it was personally written by the Daimyo himself under circumstances of extreme Anger.
Meanwhile.
The Daimyo of the Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Water also issued similar Orders to their own Ninja Villages.
Clearly, Crocodile had completely angered the Daimyos.
Because they felt an unprecedented danger.
The death of the Feudal Lord of the Land of Wind made these high and mighty individuals suddenly realize that they too could be killed by someone.
"Eh—how could the Matter turn out like this?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself.
He now thought that this Crocodile, perhaps his Strength wasn't necessarily Stronger than Madara Uchiha or the First Hokage back then.
But his nerve was certainly infinitely bigger.
He surprisingly didn't have the slightest bit of reverence towards a Daimyo?
Could it really be the First King of the Land of Wind?
But why is he the First King, and not the First Daimyo?
There's no Method.
Even the Historical Records preserved by the Five Great Nations can only barely be traced back to the Warring States Period.
Matters before that were only passed down through word of mouth.
For the current people of the Ninja World, the Sage of Six Paths is completely an ethereal Myths and Legends.
It's similar to the impression Earthlings have of existences like Jesus or Siddhartha Gautama.
"Hiruzen, what are you still hesitating about? It's time to issue the Order!"
Danzō urged him sternly.
He was very unhappy now, not just because he was inexplicably framed.
But also because the two Root Squads he had dispatched suddenly lost contact not long after arriving in the vicinity of Roran.
"It can only be like this."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a heavy heart. The Daimyo's Order had already been issued; he no longer had any room to maneuver.
"Someone!"
Instantly, a Whistling Sound rang out.
Five Anbu Ninja darted in from the Windows opened on both sides, kneeling on one knee on the Ground in unison.
After they finished listening to the Third Hokage's Order, they again turned into Afterimages and disappeared with a 'swish swish swish' sound, heading to the clan territories of the various great Ninja Clans to deliver the orders.
"Danzō, we can't just think about how to attack, we also need to prepare for our own Protection."
Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head, looking at the Intelligence on the Tabletop, and said thoughtfully, "It's mentioned on here that that Crocodile directly appeared in Sunagakure, and he also brought a Sandstorm covering the entire Village."
Danzō nodded in deep agreement.
"According to what that Elder of ours who infiltrated Sunagakure said, the other party possesses a Sand Transformation Technique similar to the Ghost Moon Clan's Water Transformation Technique."
"He certainly turned into Sand and swept past the Defense Line on the Ground from the air!"
Speaking of which, this Elder Undercover Agent was still developed by his Root, which shows that Danzō's Ability in this regard is indeed outstanding.
"Mmm, this needs to be guarded against, but it's not easy..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said somewhat worriedly, "Especially according to the Intelligence, the Sensor Ninja in Sunagakure, and also in the Cloud Hidden Village, completely did not sense any Chakra Signature on the other party."
Danzō's expression was grave.
Without a Chakra Signature, coupled with the Sand Transformation Ability.
Then wouldn't he be no different from Nature's normal Sandstorm?
Only that this mass of Sandstorm possessed Human Consciousness.
For a moment, neither of them could think of any good Method.
"Sigh, in any case, first let the Barrier Team set up. If the other party really Attacks the Village, then let them activate the maximum range Four Violet Flames Formation!"
"And also immediately send someone to call back Jiraiya and Tsunade!"
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzō had no objection.
At the same time, he thought to himself that after going back, he would find Orochimaru and ask him, to see if he had any Method.
At present, Danzō had not yet developed Personal Interest on the point of Konoha's Protection.
In fact, the Means of the various great Ninja Villages in the Ninja World in terms of Air Defense were truly too few.
Everyone is welcome to imagine.
If you all were the Kage of the various current Villages, how would you respond facing this Situation? Remember, you do not have God's Eye View, all information comes from the existing Intelligence.
(End of this chapter)
