"All of Konoha's elite troops were decimated. You can't deny that, right, Chiyo?"
"Yes," Chiyo admitted.
Although the intelligence they gathered was limited, it was true that Konoha's elite forces were ambushed by Iwagakure, and the well-trained team was wiped out in one swift ...
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"Ahem."
Nara Shikako's expression turned slightly awkward. "Yes, Tsunade-sama recently seized a batch of supplies..."
"This batch of supplies isn't related to the camp, right?" Shinki interjected.
"Uh... no, it really isn't," Shikako admitted with a strained smile. "But t...
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The little yellow-haired boy's template was also based on Senju Tobirama, as he was destined to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique. However, unlike Nawaki, the training template for the little yellow-haired boy was more challenging.
To learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, thre...
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The bodies of the fallen lay in the morgue, while numerous injured soldiers were treated in the medical room, having been brought back from the battlefield.
The second lesson in experiencing the harsh reality of war was about to unfold here.
After making necessary preparations,...
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"Good question," Shinki said, snapping his fingers. "The reason we chose the Land of Rain is because Rain Village has been increasingly restless. After the First Ninja World War, while most villages focused on recovery, the Rain Village seized the opportunity to grow. Their leader, Hanzo o...
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"Ahem."
Shiro approached the old ghost and whispered, "The dark-haired boy is Tsunade's younger brother and a disciple of Jiraiya. The blond one is a disciple of Master Shinki. They both want to go to the battlefield, so Master Shinki sent them here to experience the reality of war."...
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"Tsunade sent me a message. She said you two were eager to go to the battlefield, is that right?" Shinki said, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"No, definitely not!" Minato Namikaze shook his head vigorously, feeling a chill run down his spine at the sight of Shinki's smile. He point...
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"Great! Minato, we're finally going to the front line!" Nawaki shouted, hugging Minato Namikaze as he jumped with excitement.
Kushina watched them with a hint of envy before turning to Tsunade, eyes wide with hope. "Sister Tsunade, what about me? I want to go too!"
"You can for...
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The Third Hokage leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes as he recalled all the details about Shinki. The key to the breakthrough still lay with Tsunade.
Outside in the yard, two figures continuously closed the distance, clashing with kunai that sparked with each collision. They p...
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He didn't dare interfere with the Anbu's mission, but he needed to send word to the Third Hokage as soon as possible. Only the Third Hokage could make a decision that would secure the return of all the supplies.
If the supplies couldn't be recovered, the Sarutobi clan would suffer si...
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That evening, Minato and Kushina visited the Uchiha clan. News of the visit, brought by Shisui, left Reiki with a satisfied smile. The Third Hokage's plan to sow discord was proceeding, but with an oversight—Minato's straightforward and open nature.
Minato's exceptional abilities i...
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Reiki chuckled at Tsunade's astonished expression. "Kushina-sama and Mikoto-sama are close friends. With Minato's personality, do you really think he'd refuse or create conflict?"
Tsunade's eyes narrowed as she processed the connection. The relationship between Kushina and Mikoto, an...
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Jiraiya held the scroll tightly, and Tsunade's slight drunkenness quickly dissipated. As one of the legendary Sannin and a master of medical ninjutsu, she could sober up instantly when necessary.
"What's going on?" Tsunade's voice was tense, her instincts te...
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Minato and Kushina's visit to the Hokage's office began with an extended speech on the Will of Fire that lasted over an hour. By the end of it, even Sarutobi Hiruzen looked slightly bewildered. Normally, he was the one delivering these long-winded speeches to inspire others, but hearing it...
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The moment Namikaze Minato was flung through the air, Reiki vanished along with him to ensure he'd be okay.
"Did I hit too hard, Obito?" Kushina looked at her fist, half concerned and half surprised by her own strength.
Obito swallowed nervously. "N-No, sensei is really tough. ...
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Kushina glanced at Namikaze Minato, her determination set. "I trust Reiki. He wouldn't joke about something so serious."
Minato met her gaze, unwavering. "Then go for it, Kushina. Trust Reiki and give it a try."
With a firm nod, Kushina began forming hand seals. "Release!" she ...
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As Reiki's hands made contact with the Nine-Tails, a strange energy coursed through him again. It confirmed his previous suspicion—this unique energy seemed to exist within the soul of every tailed beast, as well as in members of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans. The exception was Uchiha Obito...
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As they wrapped up the day, Reiki handed out resources to Obito, Kakashi, and Rin.
"Obito, you'll come back with me later. Rin, you need more experience with medical ninjutsu, so head to the hospital for practice. I'll inform the teacher," Reiki instructed. "Kakashi, take this time t...
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The night passed without incident.
Early the next morning, as Minato stepped out of his room, he was met with an ominous atmosphere. Kushina was glaring at him with an intense expression, and her chakra was already flaring.
"Kushina, what's wrong?" Minato asked, perplexed. He t...
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Returning to the courtyard, Reiki looked at Tsunade, who had a smile on her face.
Reiki recounted all the events that had happened outside.
"Hahaha..."
"I heard their conversation outside, and I can just picture the dark faces of Danzo and the Hokage," Tsunade said,...
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A powerful repulsive force erupted, sending Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Hatake Sakumo flying out of the rest room. The three of them, still drenched in the slug's mucus and exuding an odd smell, were promptly expelled by Shinki, who had no intention of letting them soil the resting area—esp...
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The ground was slick with mucus, causing Jiraiya to slip and fall, while Orochimaru and Hatake Sakumo managed to stay on their feet.
Standing before the colossal Slug Sage, Orochimaru remained composed, but Sakumo's eyes widened in awe. He had seen many summoning beasts before,...
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Full of frustration, he snapped, "No, you did!" Shinki's eyes met his with a stern expression.
"???" Did I evade my responsibility? Did I? Hatake Sakumo was stunned, while Jiraiya looked puzzled.
"Senior, there is no war without casualties. From the moment we became...
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Mitokado Hamura paused, turning to fix a stern gaze on her.
"I hope you can control your temper before this war ends. Tsunade is not our enemy."
"And what about Hyuga Shinki?"
Koharu Utane's face darkened at being accused of a bad temper. She stood up abruptly. ...
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The Anbu operatives had no idea what their minister, Tsunade, planned to achieve. Nevertheless, once she issued an order, they obeyed without question. Amidst the protests and dissatisfaction, the Hyuga clan elders were locked in the interrogation rooms. After rushing back to the village a...
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The Hyuga clan leader seethed internally. No privileges? Sarutobi Hiruzen, you are the greatest privilege in the village!
He knew full well that the Third Hokage's instructions were a pretense, a thinly veiled attempt to pressure Tsunade without taking direct responsibility....
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Walking out of the command center, Sarutobi Takashi rubbed his face harshly under the heavy rain, leaving his dark skin reddened from the friction.
How did he end up caught in such a complicated situation?
What he initially thought would be a straightforward task turned out to ...
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Why did I give up control of the Anbu so easily? The Third Hokage lamented, realizing too late that taking it back was no longer an option. And even if he wanted to, Tsunade would never allow it.
With the Anbu out of his reach, the Third Hokage had no choice but to mobi...
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Even though Tsunade hadn't been in charge of the Anbu for long, and despite it being an unconventional move to reorganize the Anbu during wartime, her promotion to Minister brought new regulations.
For instance, the Anbu was now required to report to her for approval before undertaki...
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"You… what are you trying to do? You'd better release me, or else… ugh."
Hyuga Xingshi tried to struggle, but his body refused to obey him. Shinki tightened his grip, cutting off any attempt to activate a jutsu.
"Pathetic."
The word echoed in Xingshi's mind like thund...
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