Chapter 233 Tsunade: Now I declare that the war is over!
Konoha Village.
Two dusty figures came here.
Two Konoha chunin who were responsible for guarding the door came over and invited them to register their information. When they saw them taking off their cloaks, they revealed their true faces.
"Jiraiya-sama!"
"Akihara Kagura Chuunin!"
A look of surprise suddenly appeared on the faces of the two chuunin.
"Did anything big happen in the village?"
Jiraiya raised his hand to write his and his disciple's names, and asked casually, hoping to get some information from the two chuunin.
"No big deal, right?"
"It seems like it's really nothing serious..."
"But recently, many Jonin who performed missions have returned..."
The two chunin guarding the gate shook their heads.
"Jiraiya-sensei, let's go eat a bowl of ramen first."
Akihara Kagura felt that she had left this place and had gone out to practice for nearly two years, but the village still looked unchanged.
"good."
Jiraiya frowned and followed Akihara Kagura towards the direction of Ichiraku Ramen: "It's nothing important. Why did the old man ask us to come back so early?"
"I only know how to kill people."
Akihara Kagura seemed to have made no progress, and answered casually: "Maybe the Sandaime Hokage asked me to come back to help kill people."
"You little brat, you haven't made any progress at all!"
Jiraiya supported his forehead, thinking that he still had a long way to correct this child's thoughts: "At least calm down a little!"
On the commercial street of Konoha Village.
A young couple who looked to be thirteen or fourteen years old were shopping while holding bags of food.
The couple were both wearing round collars and long sleeves with the Uchiha clan emblem painted on the back, and they were wearing Konoha ninja forehead protectors on their heads. They were Itachi Uchiha and his girlfriend Izumi Uchiha.
Uchiha Izumi held the food bag, and seemed to be able to tell that her boyfriend was a little worried. Without talking too much about the products sold in the roadside store, he asked carefully: "Itachi-kun seems to be very tired! Is it because of the recent mission?
Is it very hard?”
"fine."
Uchiha Itachi shook his head.
During this time, the behavior of the Uchiha clan became more and more radical, but Uchiha Itachi was unable to stop this, not even his father Uchiha Fugaku could influence it.
A few days ago, Itachi Uchiha reported the intelligence of the Uchiha clan to the top management of Konoha, hoping that the top management of Konoha would not want to start a war and would be willing to relax restrictions on the Uchiha clan.
Perhaps it was for reasons that Uchiha Itachi couldn't explain, or maybe even if Uchiha Itachi was willing to speak out, the higher-ups in Konoha would not be willing to listen to his opinion due to his low status.
Konoha high-rise…
Be more wary of the Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha clan is also more hostile to the top management of Konoha.
Continue like this…
Sooner or later there will be an internal war.
Just as Uchiha Itachi was thinking, Uchiha Izumi's voice fell into his ears again: "Hey, when did that guy named Akihara Kagura return to the village?"
"What?"
Uchiha Itachi was still a little lost in thought.
When Uchiha Itachi heard Akihara Kagura's name clearly, he saw his former rival and a tall white-haired man walking towards them.
"Jiraiya-sama..."
Itachi Uchiha said hello politely.
"I heard that you were rivals in the past?"
When Jiraiya saw Uchiha Itachi, he didn't have any hostility. He even mocked his disciple with a smile: "Kagura, you lost to someone else this time. Everyone else already has a girlfriend. Youdu."
Thirteen years old and still single!”
"Someone is almost fifty and still single..."
Akihara Kagura broke through Jiraiya's defense with one sentence.
Jiraiya shook his fists angrily and talked about how attractive he was when he was young: "When I was thirteen, the pile of love letters I received was higher than you, a brat! A bunch of little girls were chasing after me.
Send a love letter!”
"What's there to show off about this kind of thing..."
Akihara Kagura frowned, seeming to find the teacher's words a bit boring: "Then why are you almost fifty years old and still single?"
"Didn't you say you were going to eat ramen?"
Jiraiya dragged Akihara Kagura away with a furious look on his face.
After the master and apprentice left, Izumi Uchiha said curiously: "Their relationship seems really good..."
"Quan, let's go back first."
Uchiha Itachi's expression became serious.
This matter must be reported to his father.
Anyway, it is impossible to hide this matter from Uchiha Fugaku. I believe that his father will be aware of the attitude of Konoha's higher-ups and suppress the Uchiha clan's idea of rebellion.
Ichiraku Ramen.
When Akihara Kagura came here.
There happened to be a female ninja and two little guys nesting here and eating deliciously. They were still cursing and saying something: "Naruto, this little idiot finally passed the exam. It's not in vain that I worked so hard to help you with your homework."
!”
"How did you do on the phosphorus test?"
Akihara Kagura took the opportunity to sit next to them.
"Kagura-sama!"
Kagura, who had been sitting there quietly eating ramen, suddenly became excited. He suddenly raised his head and looked at the sudden appearance of Akihara Kagura with wide eyes!
"Uh uh... uh uh uh..."
Uzumaki Naruto was still swallowing ramen hard in his mouth, and it was difficult to speak. He could only wave his chopsticks to indicate that he was saying hello!
"Why are you back?"
Mitarashi Anko looked at Akihara Kagura and muttered angrily: "Hang Phosphorus is still second. If I had known better, I shouldn't have agreed to help these two brats make up lessons. If you want revenge, just take revenge on me! I
I finally understand why the teachers at the ninja school are always angry..."
"You have been a tutor for two years."
Akihara Kagura acted like an adult and talked to Mitarashi Anko about the issue of sunk costs: "If you give up at this time, two years will be in vain. When they graduate successfully in the future, you will be completely liberated..."
"..."
Mitarai Anko angrily picked up her chopsticks.
"correct."
Akihara Kagura looked at Mitarashi Anko, who was still angry, and mentioned a name that stunned Mitarashi Anko: "I have some interesting news for you. I met Orochimaru when Teacher Jiraiya and I were practicing. I
I heard that Orochimaru used to be your teacher, and your teacher has been having a hard time recently..."
"..."
Mitarashi Anko put down her chopsticks and slowly narrowed her eyes. She hadn't heard this name for a long time, and whispered: "Orochimaru... When I see him in the future, I will definitely kill him!"
"..."
Jiraiya, who had been standing outside the door, was speechless.
What kind of evil has Orochimaru done?
"I wish you success."
Akihara Kagura sincerely congratulated Mitarashi Anko and took this opportunity to educate her: "So when you teach students, you must be sincere, lest in the future the students will want to kill the teacher when they grow up. If you don't teach Xiang well,
Phosphorus and Naruto, if they follow your example in the future and want to kill you like you wanted to kill Orochimaru, what should they do if they want to kill you?"
"Yeah?"
Mitarashi Anko looked at the two little ghosts beside her with a smile.
"I won't kill Sister Hongdou!"
Uzumaki Naruto looked at Mitarashi Anko who was smiling but with murderous intent. He quickly raised his arms and showed his loyalty to the elder sister who had been giving him extra lessons!
"I...I don't have this idea..."
Xiang Ling shook his head cautiously and whispered: "If someone wants to kill Teacher Hongdou in the future, I will save you..."
"Xiang Phosphorus is so good."
Anko Mitarashi rubbed her red hair with a smile, patted Uzumaki Naruto's head, and pinched Uzumaki Naruto's little face: "You kid wants to kill me, but it's a hundred years too early.
It’s the next year! You must continue to guarantee me a pass next time…”
Mitarai Anko still looked at Uzumaki Naruto with a smile, but a hint of gloomy murderous intention loomed: "If your grades go backwards, I will kill you first!"
"I know...I know..."
Uzumaki Naruto stuttered in response.
"What an extreme education method..."
Jiraiya stood next to Ichiraku Ramen and shook his head helplessly. He did not disturb the gathering of his disciples and old friends, and hid in a place by himself.
It wasn't until Akihara Kagura finished eating ramen with them and watched Mitarashi Anko leave with Uzumaki Naruto and Karin that she found Jiraiya's location.
At exactly this time, the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen learned the news that Jiraiya and Akihara Kagura had returned to Konoha, and immediately sent ANBU to order them to go to the Hokage Tower.
The person who came to deliver the order was Kakashi Hatake.
After not seeing each other for two years, Hatake Kakashi still wore a mask when conveying orders, but beside him was a purple-haired female ninja who also wore a mask.
Akihara Kagura and Jiraiya were buying pear juice when they saw them, and asked Hatake Kakashi casually: "Long time no see, Captain Kakashi, would you like a drink?"
After Akihara Kagura finished asking, she looked at the purple-haired female ninja and continued to ask: "Captain Kakashi, you have a new teammate by your side. Has my establishment in the ANBU been canceled?"
"Akihara Kagura Chuunin."
The female ninja with purple hair on one side wore a mask, and seemed to have kept in mind Kakashi Hatake's teachings, and whispered: "Please do not call the ANBU ninja by his real name when the ANBU is performing a mission."
"There is no need to persuade this guy."
Kakashi Hatake interrupted his subordinates helplessly and looked at Akihara Kagura: "Your ANBU staff are still there. Come with us to the Hokage Tower first. The Third Hokage has been waiting for you. Maybe
There is something important."
Hokage Tower.
Sarutobi Hiruzen seems to be older.
The Hokage has been in power for too long, and the recent internal troubles in Konoha have made him mentally and physically exhausted. When he saw Jiraiya and Akihara Kagura coming in, his mood seemed to improve a little.
"Kagura has grown up a lot..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen held his pipe in his mouth and saw that Akihara Kagura had obviously grown up a lot. After saying hello casually, he gave instructions: "Kakashi, go and take Akihara Kagura to learn about Chunin.
The assessment task for promotion to Jonin..."
"yes."
Hatake Kakashi nodded and took Akihara Kagura out.
"Hey, old man."
Jiraiya looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and seemed to know his teacher very well. He grinned and said softly: "Is it because you are calling us back in such a hurry just to promote Kagura to become a jounin? The task level performed by this little guy is enough?
"
"This is a special promotion from the Hokage."
Sarutobi Hiruzen has his own power to select Jonin, and even he has good reasons: "Kagura has made great contributions to the relationship between Konoha, Kirigakure and Iwagakure. These contributions are enough for the little guy
Promoted to be a Jonin..."
Whether in war years or in peace times, Akihara Kagura's strength and achievements were enough for Konoha to promote him to Jonin.
In other words…
It would be strange if he was not promoted!
"Let's get down to business."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Jiraiya, his eyes becoming particularly firm: "There is a possibility of rebellion in the Uchiha clan. Promoting Kagura to become a Jonin is of great significance, so that the Uchiha clan understands that the village's senior officials have power over them.
Absolute suppression made them realize that their rebellion could not succeed..."
For these things…
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't hide Jiraiya.
Because as long as Jiraiya stayed in the village for two days, he would be able to keenly notice that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the village. ANBU ninjas frequently appeared around the Uchiha clan. The ninjas of the Uchiha clan frequently gathered for gatherings and even prepared their armaments.
.
"If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have brought Kagura back..."
Jiraiya shook his head and sighed, not wanting his disciple to become a tool pawn for Konoha's top brass, especially a pawn used to suppress the internal forces.
"Jiraiya."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Jiraiya and said solemnly: "This is to ensure peace in the village. I issued a summons order to both you and Tsunade. Tsunade ignored my handwriting..."
"This is normal."
Jiraiya understands the thoughts of his old teammate very well: "Are you asking Tsunade to deal with the ninjas in the village as enemies? Tsunade is a medical ninja, there is no way she will agree to you..."
"but…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his disciples and continued in a deep voice: "Facing the Uchiha who may rebel, the village must have overwhelming power to promote the peaceful resolution of the problems between Konoha and Uchiha..."
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, is not a person who likes to use force to suppress, but he cannot do without force, because force is the basis of negotiation.
Konoha has reached a historical bifurcation point.
Any power is extremely important to Konoha today. For this purpose, Hiruzen Sarutobi specially recruited two of his disciples and many ninjas who were performing missions outside.
If something goes wrong and the Uchiha clan's rebellion causes huge losses, Konoha may be doomed.
It would be best if the Uchiha problem could be solved peacefully...
If there are no more problems within Konoha by then, coupled with Konoha's huge diplomatic advantage now, there will be no external war.
Konoha will usher in a long period of complete peace.
"I hope it can be resolved peacefully!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood by the window, sighed softly, and said: "Don't leave Konoha for a while, Jiraiya..."
"Forget it, I'm not interested!"
Jiraiya shook his head, frowned and said: "It's enough to let Kagura stay in Konoha. I have completed the task you gave me well. That little guy has learned the magic of immortality!"
"oh?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes lit up.
If this is the case, that little guy Akihara Kagura can learn the more powerful celestial arts left by the first Hokage!
Thus…
Konoha will be more confident in solving the Uchiha clan's problems!
Even if the Uchiha clan is really determined to rebel, there is still a hidden Mangekyō Sharingan inside, and there are still people in the village who can compete with it!
If the Uchiha clan really spared no expense to secretly capture the three-tailed jinchuriki, the fourth generation Mizukage Gou Tachibana Yagura and the nine-tailed jinchuriki Uzumaki Naruto living in Konoha, Akihara Kagura learned what the first generation Hokage left behind
