"Enough, Koharu."
The Third Hokage, unable to listen any longer, intervened.
"There's no use in getting angry. If Shinki's puppets are truly as Orochimaru described, then we need to control them."
"And how exactly do we control them?" Utatane Koharu retorted, her tone edg...
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As Chiyo had anticipated, Konoha's offensive momentum slowed, and their defensive positions steadily retreated. The decimation of the elite unit and the near-death of three of their most formidable warriors had dealt a significant blow to Konoha. Many of Nara Shikako's strategic plans had ...
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Tsunade, initially ready to hear out the Hokage, felt her expression darken.
Did he seriously think he could just take things for free? And with no form of compensation whatsoever!
She was reminded of the medicines and drugs she had developed over the years, only for them to be...
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Nara Shikako closed the scroll, rubbing his temples with a weary sigh.
"Orochimaru, please recount the details of what happened. I need to report this to the Hokage."
Orochimaru began to explain the events involving the elite troops. Hatake Sakumo's command was sound, and Nara ...
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The strength of puppets can reach the level of a jonin, but this is only an estimate based on the materials used to create them. It doesn't mean these puppets truly possess the abilities of a jonin.
Puppets, after all, are merely tools and cannot be compared to human capabilities.
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Before Iwagakure's forces could react, dozens of puppets surged toward them like shadows in the night.
"Everyone, stay sharp! The enemy's puppets are attacking!" Huang Tu shouted, his voice commanding but laced with tension.
The humanoid puppets wielded standard kunai—cost-ef...
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Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Hatake Sakumo had been ambushed by Iwagakure forces, suffering heavy losses. Now, they were being relentlessly hunted. Their current state was dire, and a rescue was essential.
"Wait…" someone in the command center called out, but there was no trace of Shin...
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Under normal circumstances, the elders did not wield such significant power. However, during the First Ninja World War, the Third Hokage made concessions to other members of the elite council to secure his position, granting them substantial benefits and rights.
Now, reclaiming that ...
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"I'll give it a try."
Persuading Hanzo might not require the daimyo's involvement, but the village would need to offer substantial benefits. Considering the character of the Third Hokage, it was likely that he would entertain the idea. At this stage, he still had some boldness. The r...
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Once he entered Sage Chakra Mode, as long as the battle wasn't too taxing, Shinki could maintain this state for an extended period. Unlike others, who could only activate it in critical moments and would exit the mode when their energy was depleted, Shinki's situation was unique.
The...
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Hanzo of the Salamander pursued the Sand Village relentlessly, akin to a mad dog. Chiyo had anticipated this response. After all, the Sand Village's raids on the Rain Country had provoked retaliation, which was only natural.
Even demigods have their pride, although that pride might n...
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Jiraiya pounded his chest a few times, swallowed the meat in his mouth, and shouted at Orochimaru:
"It was my suggestion, but didn't you agree? Why are you blaming me now?"
"Because you eat in the most revolting way," Orochimaru muttered disdainfully.
Shinki turned to Hat...
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"In the future, unless a perfect opportunity arises, don't bring up releasing Danzo again. Every time you mention it, it provokes Tsunade. And when discussing village matters, don't bother going to Fatty or Tsunade directly."
The Third Hokage offered a final word of caution to his ad...
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If Tsunade took over the selection, training, and mission execution of the Anbu, then the Third Hokage would be left with only the nominal power to mobilize them.
The Anbu would effectively become Tsunade's personal force.
"Impossible!!"
The Third Hokage said sharpl...
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"Yes, the Anbu. You can retain some departments within the medical system and allow Koharu to manage the rest. This is my final concession."
Tatsune Koharu was not known for her patience. If her influence were to be cut off for too long without hope of recovery, she might resort to d...
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Ever since Akimichi Tofu was promoted and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio was marked with Tsunade's approval, Akimichi Tofu had been engaging in strategic debates and struggles, opposing one thing today and another tomorrow.
This weakening of her influence left Utatane Koharu deeply dissatisf...
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This isn't even the most surprising part.
You should know that in the Rain Country, it rains heavily all year round. There are no tents on the battlefield for resting; essentially, you find a spot and rest wherever you can.
So, when did he find the time to write a book?
W...
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Konoha had played its part in shaping the chaos engulfing the Land of Rain. If it hadn't sought to drag Rain Village into conflict, the region might not have suffered as it did.
Orochimaru, seated next to Shinki, wore a faint smile tinged with mockery. He noticed Shinki glancing at h...
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"Fortunately, I managed to drag my half-dead body back to the camp. Most people wouldn't have that kind of endurance."
The three Sannin didn't suffer as much when they faced Hanzo, but they were a trio. Hatake Sakumo fought alone. His return, even in such a state, was remarkable.
...
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The Rock Village felt unjustly caught in the conflict. They had no intention of engaging in war but were dragged into the Rain Country's turmoil by both the Sand Village and Konoha.
Moreover, tensions between the Rock Village and Cloud Village were consistently high, with the powerfu...
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"Again!"
Surrounded by the Slug Sage and countless little slugs, there was no risk of permanent petrification as long as he didn't absorb too much natural energy at once. Shinki gritted his teeth and persisted.
Petrified.
"Again!"
Petrified.
"Again!"
"Da...
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I hadn't noticed it while working at Konoha Hospital, but camp life was utterly exhausting.
Medical ninjas may not step directly onto the battlefield, but their work in the camp is relentless. Unfortunately, few understand how overwhelming it can be.
Especially when the number ...
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The team that Kakashi and Obito belonged to was unique. If it had been a regular team, they might have gone their separate ways much earlier.
Had the team disbanded sooner, the tragic fates of these three individuals could have been avoided.
The young, yellow-haired boy found h...
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After two days of rest in the camp, the reinforcements began to receive their assignments, and teams of ninjas quickly left to join the battlefield.
Large-scale battles were rare in the ninja world. Most conflicts involved small teams, and if a battle had dozens or even hundreds of p...
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"Huh?"
The ninja who was about to deliver the antidote paused in confusion.
"Sir, we've been handling the remains of our comrades strictly as instructed. We only use the sealing scrolls when the number reaches a certain threshold. Using them too frequently would waste a signifi...
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The team arrived at the border camp three days later. The reinforcement group was scheduled to rest there for one night before heading to the new camp being set up in the Rain Country. The border camp was too small to accommodate all the reinforcements and was primarily a transit point for...
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Orochimaru, having long grown accustomed to Jiraiya's antics, remained unfazed, giving him only a half-smile.
But Shinki had his limits.
Jiraiya, with his shameless persistence, could be a nuisance, especially when he loitered too close. To make matters worse, he hadn't bathed ...
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Forget it. I can't bring myself to hit this girl, so I'll let her stab me in the heart for now. I'll deal with her when she grows up.
Tsunade sighed, conceding to Kushina's emotions.
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Walking into the crowd as the team departed the village, Shinki greeted Nara Shikako....
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Nawaki and Minato Namikaze couldn't understand why Shinki was being sent to the front lines so soon. Given his circumstances, it didn't seem necessary.
"Silly girl, it's because the village needs me. If the war hadn't escalated, I would have stayed in the village. As a ninja, it's on...
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They acknowledged that Shinki's medical skills were exceptional, but what about his other abilities? Why were they so eager for Tsunade to head to the front lines?
Besides Tsunade's expertise in medicine and her skill in preparing remedies, wasn't the real motive to activate Shimura ...
2024-11-14 10:11:51 +0000 UTC
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