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Chapter 861
Chapter 856: Konoha Prepares!
Ninja World.
In the border forest between the Land of Fire and the Country of Rivers to the west.
Nara Shikaku, who was ordered by the Third Hokage to meet Minato Namikaze and the others and Arrest the one impersonating the First Hokage, was standing on a thick Tree Branch of a Large Tree with Yamanaka Inoichi and the Hyuga Clan's New Clan Head, Hyuga Hiashi.
Around them, Konoha Ninja wearing Green Vests and serious expressions could be seen.
"Everything is set up. Based on Minato Namikaze's Speed, they should arrive here in about two hours."
"Alright, thank you for your hard work."
Nara Shikaku, with his arms crossed over his Chest, merely nodded after hearing Yamanaka Inoichi's words, appearing very calm. It was as if he was completely unconcerned about the impending Combat.
However, Yamanaka Inoichi, who was most Familiarize with him, could tell that Nara Shikaku's Heart was actually very heavy.
Or rather, everyone who knew the Intelligence Content couldn't feel relaxed right now.
Yamanaka Inoichi sighed softly, "I hope our preparations will be effective."
A shocking Body Size of three meters, powerful Martial Arts Fist Force, and the ability to use the legendary First Hokage's Wood Release.
Their Strength was so great that they could shatter Hizashi Hyuga's Rotation with a single blow, take Gaku Inuzuka's Clan Taijutsu Secret Technique Fang Wolf Fang head-on, and heavily injure both him and his dog.
Furthermore, Minato Namikaze even concluded that the opponent possessed a powerful Sensory Ability capable of predicting his Flying Thunder God's Landing Point.
Besides that, the opponent's Wood Release could even heal others' Injuries. Hizashi Hyuga and Gaku Inuzuka, who were heavily injured, were said to have recovered at an extremely fast Speed after only being pierced by a Tree Branch for a short time.
This meant the opponent could potentially heal themselves during Combat.
Honestly, a Wood Release Powerhouse with such comprehensive Abilities, who seemed proficient in everything.
If it weren't for the Third Hokage, as well as Danzō and the two Advisors, flatly denying the opponent's Identity, and even taking out the First Hokage's Portrait to compare with the opponent's Face sketched by Minato Namikaze...
...they might have actually thought it was the 'God of Shinobi', Hashirama Senju, reappearing in the world.
So, who could the opponent be? This question had actually been considered within Konohagakure.
Among them, Homura Mitokado, one of the Advisors, suggested referencing Crocodile's self-introduction and wondered if it could be the First Clan Leader of the Senju Clan.
In his view, the opponent's Wood Release was absolutely genuine, so they must be related to the Senju Clan by Bloodline.
Although even within the Senju Clan, only Hashirama Senju possessed Wood Release, a Bloodline Limit is a Bloodline Limit, and its essence is still inherited through Bloodline.
However, a single sentence from Danzō during the Meeting left Homura Mitokado speechless.
"If the opponent is a former Powerhouse of the Senju Clan, then why would they pretend to be the First Hokage in front of Minato Namikaze and approach our Konohagakure with this Identity?"
Everyone could understand the deeper meaning in Danzō's words.
That is, regardless of whether this person was related to the Senju Clan or not, they clearly harbored ill will towards Konoha.
Nara Shikaku, who also attended the Meeting, strongly agreed with this point.
He even thought the opponent was a bit foolish.
If they wanted to approach Konohagakure and gain their Trust, they shouldn't have impersonated the First Hokage.
If they had simply claimed to be the Old Ancestor of the Senju Clan, like Crocodile did, then there would have been practically nothing for them to Doubt.
But things had come to this point. Since it was confirmed they were an Enemy, they had to find a Method to take them down first, and then find a Method to extract more Intelligence and completely tear apart the mystery surrounding them.
Nara Shikaku, based on the Intelligence transmitted by Minato Namikaze, first judged that in the face of the 'fake First Hokage's' Wood Release Ability, having a large number of ordinary Lower Level Ninja was meaningless. It would only increase Casualties and subsequently affect the Entity Morale.
Therefore, he immediately made the Decision to only lead thirty Jonin, twenty Special Jonin, and fifty Chunin from the Great Ninja Clans.
Don't look at them as just Chunin. These are Ninja who either possess a Bloodline Limit or a Clan Secret Technique. In other Great Ninja Villages, they would at least be considered Special Jonin, and in Small Ninja Villages, they would be sufficient to hold the position of Jonin.
This was basically a consensus among all Konoha Ninja. Even if other Ninja Villages were unhappy, they could only curse in secret, and no one openly questioned it.
After all, in the previous two Great Ninja Wars, Konohagakure had indeed defeated the other Ninja Villages single-handedly.
Not to mention that even the Tailed Beasts within the Village were voluntarily distributed to them by the First Hokage.
Therefore, the Ninja Unit led by Nara Shikaku was equivalent to one hundred Jonin Rank Ninja in the entire Ninja World.
And their Target was only one person. This shows the extraordinary Importance placed on this mission. One must know that even Great Ninja Villages with relatively fewer Ninja, like Sunagakure and Kirigakure, would not have more than one hundred Jonin, including Special Jonin.
This was Konohagakure's Deep Foundation.
"Have everyone get into position, but remind them not to harbor Killing Intent before taking action, and there's no need for excessive obvious hiding. Just act like you're normally keeping watch around the area."
Nara Shikaku reminded all the Ninja around him through his Earphone.
"The opponent possesses extremely powerful Sensory Ability, so no matter how we hide, they will likely discover us easily."
"Therefore, it's better to first pretend to be a Guard Squad here to welcome them."
This was also the Benefits of him only bringing one hundred people. This number was neither too many nor too few; it was perfectly reasonable to call it a Guard.
The opponent was impersonating the First Hokage, so it was also reasonable for their Konohagakure to be a bit more formal.
No one replied through the Earphone, but they all began to consciously relax their Body and Mind.
Some who had already hidden, after Consideration for a few seconds, then naturally walked out of their hiding places, or voluntarily stopped using Invisibility, Earth Release, and other Ninjutsu that seemed ill-intentioned.
Everyone present was an experienced old Ninja, and naturally understood Nara Shikaku's meaning.
They even Rapportly adjusted their respective positions into a two-layered inner and outer Protection Formation, which made Nara Shikaku smile casually upon seeing it.
"You truly are reliable, everyone..."
Seeing so many excellent Colleagues, his Heart suddenly felt less heavy.
"Even if you aren't, even if you truly are the First Hokage, or some First Clan Leader of the Senju Clan, as long as you harbor hostility towards the current Konoha, we will definitely be able to stop you!"
Nara Shikaku slowly clenched his hands into fists, secretly gave himself Encouragement in his Heart. The Gaze fixed in the Direction of the Country of Rivers was filled with determination.
On the other side.
Inside Konohagakure, the current Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was standing by the Office window wearing his Hokage Hat. He was also gazing in the Direction where Nara Shikaku and the others were.
Rōran, Crocodile who performed the Capture Alive of the Third Raikage, and this Powerhouse who clearly wasn't the First Hokage but possessed powerful Wood Release Ability.
All of this gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a Feeling of unease.
"Old man, I'm back."
Suddenly, the The Gate behind him was pushed open, and a tall, white-haired man walked in. It was Jiraiya, one of the 'Sannin'.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, his brow seeming to relax slightly. He smiled and said, "How was it? Did the Great Toad Sage see anything?"
"The Sage just told me one thing... 'Good thing'." Jiraiya replied with a look of confusion.
"Good thing?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was startled for a moment. What did that mean? Why was it a good thing...?
At the same time.
In the Room of the Konoha Intelligence Analysis Team.
Orochimaru, wearing a Konoha Alias, was examining a Large Scissors and a strangely shaped Pistol he had just received.
His Gaze was no different from the three Special Jonin around him; it was filled with Doubt.
Because Orochimaru found that he actually couldn't understand...
Thank you very much to Hall Master nil Prison Yama for the 5000 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
(End of Chapter)
Ninja World.
In the border forest between the Land of Fire and the Country of Rivers to the west.
Nara Shikaku, who was ordered by the Third Hokage to meet Minato Namikaze and the others and Arrest the one impersonating the First Hokage, was standing on a thick Tree Branch of a Large Tree with Yamanaka Inoichi and the Hyuga Clan's New Clan Head, Hyuga Hiashi.
Around them, Konoha Ninja wearing Green Vests and serious expressions could be seen.
"Everything is set up. Based on Minato Namikaze's Speed, they should arrive here in about two hours."
"Alright, thank you for your hard work."
Nara Shikaku, with his arms crossed over his Chest, merely nodded after hearing Yamanaka Inoichi's words, appearing very calm. It was as if he was completely unconcerned about the impending Combat.
However, Yamanaka Inoichi, who was most Familiarize with him, could tell that Nara Shikaku's Heart was actually very heavy.
Or rather, everyone who knew the Intelligence Content couldn't feel relaxed right now.
Yamanaka Inoichi sighed softly, "I hope our preparations will be effective."
A shocking Body Size of three meters, powerful Martial Arts Fist Force, and the ability to use the legendary First Hokage's Wood Release.
Their Strength was so great that they could shatter Hizashi Hyuga's Rotation with a single blow, take Gaku Inuzuka's Clan Taijutsu Secret Technique Fang Wolf Fang head-on, and heavily injure both him and his dog.
Furthermore, Minato Namikaze even concluded that the opponent possessed a powerful Sensory Ability capable of predicting his Flying Thunder God's Landing Point.
Besides that, the opponent's Wood Release could even heal others' Injuries. Hizashi Hyuga and Gaku Inuzuka, who were heavily injured, were said to have recovered at an extremely fast Speed after only being pierced by a Tree Branch for a short time.
This meant the opponent could potentially heal themselves during Combat.
Honestly, a Wood Release Powerhouse with such comprehensive Abilities, who seemed proficient in everything.
If it weren't for the Third Hokage, as well as Danzō and the two Advisors, flatly denying the opponent's Identity, and even taking out the First Hokage's Portrait to compare with the opponent's Face sketched by Minato Namikaze...
...they might have actually thought it was the 'God of Shinobi', Hashirama Senju, reappearing in the world.
So, who could the opponent be? This question had actually been considered within Konohagakure.
Among them, Homura Mitokado, one of the Advisors, suggested referencing Crocodile's self-introduction and wondered if it could be the First Clan Leader of the Senju Clan.
In his view, the opponent's Wood Release was absolutely genuine, so they must be related to the Senju Clan by Bloodline.
Although even within the Senju Clan, only Hashirama Senju possessed Wood Release, a Bloodline Limit is a Bloodline Limit, and its essence is still inherited through Bloodline.
However, a single sentence from Danzō during the Meeting left Homura Mitokado speechless.
"If the opponent is a former Powerhouse of the Senju Clan, then why would they pretend to be the First Hokage in front of Minato Namikaze and approach our Konohagakure with this Identity?"
Everyone could understand the deeper meaning in Danzō's words.
That is, regardless of whether this person was related to the Senju Clan or not, they clearly harbored ill will towards Konoha.
Nara Shikaku, who also attended the Meeting, strongly agreed with this point.
He even thought the opponent was a bit foolish.
If they wanted to approach Konohagakure and gain their Trust, they shouldn't have impersonated the First Hokage.
If they had simply claimed to be the Old Ancestor of the Senju Clan, like Crocodile did, then there would have been practically nothing for them to Doubt.
But things had come to this point. Since it was confirmed they were an Enemy, they had to find a Method to take them down first, and then find a Method to extract more Intelligence and completely tear apart the mystery surrounding them.
Nara Shikaku, based on the Intelligence transmitted by Minato Namikaze, first judged that in the face of the 'fake First Hokage's' Wood Release Ability, having a large number of ordinary Lower Level Ninja was meaningless. It would only increase Casualties and subsequently affect the Entity Morale.
Therefore, he immediately made the Decision to only lead thirty Jonin, twenty Special Jonin, and fifty Chunin from the Great Ninja Clans.
Don't look at them as just Chunin. These are Ninja who either possess a Bloodline Limit or a Clan Secret Technique. In other Great Ninja Villages, they would at least be considered Special Jonin, and in Small Ninja Villages, they would be sufficient to hold the position of Jonin.
This was basically a consensus among all Konoha Ninja. Even if other Ninja Villages were unhappy, they could only curse in secret, and no one openly questioned it.
After all, in the previous two Great Ninja Wars, Konohagakure had indeed defeated the other Ninja Villages single-handedly.
Not to mention that even the Tailed Beasts within the Village were voluntarily distributed to them by the First Hokage.
Therefore, the Ninja Unit led by Nara Shikaku was equivalent to one hundred Jonin Rank Ninja in the entire Ninja World.
And their Target was only one person. This shows the extraordinary Importance placed on this mission. One must know that even Great Ninja Villages with relatively fewer Ninja, like Sunagakure and Kirigakure, would not have more than one hundred Jonin, including Special Jonin.
This was Konohagakure's Deep Foundation.
"Have everyone get into position, but remind them not to harbor Killing Intent before taking action, and there's no need for excessive obvious hiding. Just act like you're normally keeping watch around the area."
Nara Shikaku reminded all the Ninja around him through his Earphone.
"The opponent possesses extremely powerful Sensory Ability, so no matter how we hide, they will likely discover us easily."
"Therefore, it's better to first pretend to be a Guard Squad here to welcome them."
This was also the Benefits of him only bringing one hundred people. This number was neither too many nor too few; it was perfectly reasonable to call it a Guard.
The opponent was impersonating the First Hokage, so it was also reasonable for their Konohagakure to be a bit more formal.
No one replied through the Earphone, but they all began to consciously relax their Body and Mind.
Some who had already hidden, after Consideration for a few seconds, then naturally walked out of their hiding places, or voluntarily stopped using Invisibility, Earth Release, and other Ninjutsu that seemed ill-intentioned.
Everyone present was an experienced old Ninja, and naturally understood Nara Shikaku's meaning.
They even Rapportly adjusted their respective positions into a two-layered inner and outer Protection Formation, which made Nara Shikaku smile casually upon seeing it.
"You truly are reliable, everyone..."
Seeing so many excellent Colleagues, his Heart suddenly felt less heavy.
"Even if you aren't, even if you truly are the First Hokage, or some First Clan Leader of the Senju Clan, as long as you harbor hostility towards the current Konoha, we will definitely be able to stop you!"
Nara Shikaku slowly clenched his hands into fists, secretly gave himself Encouragement in his Heart. The Gaze fixed in the Direction of the Country of Rivers was filled with determination.
On the other side.
Inside Konohagakure, the current Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was standing by the Office window wearing his Hokage Hat. He was also gazing in the Direction where Nara Shikaku and the others were.
Rōran, Crocodile who performed the Capture Alive of the Third Raikage, and this Powerhouse who clearly wasn't the First Hokage but possessed powerful Wood Release Ability.
All of this gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a Feeling of unease.
"Old man, I'm back."
Suddenly, the The Gate behind him was pushed open, and a tall, white-haired man walked in. It was Jiraiya, one of the 'Sannin'.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, his brow seeming to relax slightly. He smiled and said, "How was it? Did the Great Toad Sage see anything?"
"The Sage just told me one thing... 'Good thing'." Jiraiya replied with a look of confusion.
"Good thing?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was startled for a moment. What did that mean? Why was it a good thing...?
At the same time.
In the Room of the Konoha Intelligence Analysis Team.
Orochimaru, wearing a Konoha Alias, was examining a Large Scissors and a strangely shaped Pistol he had just received.
His Gaze was no different from the three Special Jonin around him; it was filled with Doubt.
Because Orochimaru found that he actually couldn't understand...
Thank you very much to Hall Master nil Prison Yama for the 5000 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
(End of Chapter)
