DreamersGN Chapter 174: The candidate for the envoy, the murderer
Chapter 174: The candidate for the envoy, the murderer
On the south side of the Kannabi Bridge, the nearly Sengangakure ninjas were divided into four teams, each with 200 people. They were all chuunin and above, among which jounin (including special jounin) actually accounted for [-]%.
There are also nearly 200 people, and [-]% of them are jounin. They are mobile troops and travel to and from the four defensive positions.
Two days ago, the Iwagakure ninja army attacked the Kannabi Bridge with an absolute numerical advantage. Before the Namikaze Minato team could resist, they formed a formation and formed a fan-shaped defensive position to protect the Kannabi Bridge behind them.
On both sides of the Kannabi Bridge are natural cliffs stretching for nearly a hundred miles.
On the other side of the bridge, there are also signs of a small number of Iwagakure ninja activities, and they are constantly transporting war supplies and supplying them across the bridge to the nearly a thousand elite Iwagakure ninjas on the front line.
To the south of the Iwagakure formation, dozens of miles away, the Konoha jounin and Mimura Hazaki were leading nearly a hundred Konoha ninjas, stationed here, but they were helpless against the Iwagakure army in front.
Namikaze Minato led Kakashi and the three of them around the edge of the battlefield, looking for a gap to break through the Iwagakure formation.
However, two full days have passed, and apart from killing several Kumogakure teams that went out to investigate, no opportunity has been found.
The task of blowing up the bridge is really difficult.
The Uchiha Buyi team was several miles away from the four people behind Namikaze Minato, moving with them in case of emergency.
After the Iwagakure army crossed the Kannabi Bridge, they were not in a hurry to attack the hinterland of the Fire Country. Instead, they attacked slowly, gathering supplies and resting their ninja strength.
Thousands of Iwagakure ninja troops on the northwest side lined up in front of the Konoha frontline army led by Jiraiya, forcing Jiraiya to not dare to retreat to support.
In the Kingdom of Thunder, with the support of Kirabi and a group of the Third Raikage's cronies, the son of the Third Raikage ascended to the position of Raikage in just a few days and became the Fourth Raikage Ai.
The fourth generation Raikage Ai left behind Todai (the famous Dodai, one of his eyes was blinded by Eita's sneak attack) and several trusted jounin to sit in Kumogakure Village and stabilize the rear area.
He went into battle in person again and returned to the frontline battlefield with his foster brother Kirabi, joining the two teak men to put pressure on the Konoha frontline camp.
In the Konoha Hokage Building, high-level executives F4 are intensely discussing strategies to break the situation.
For the villagers of Konoha, as well as the citizens of the entire Fire Nation, this period of time has been like a roller coaster. From the quagmire of war at the beginning to the joy of victory in defeating the two earth and thunder countries some time ago, the celebrations have not stopped. All sides were invaded into the Kingdom of Fire.
It's really...the world is changing so fast!
"The current plan is to sign an armistice agreement with Kumogakure and Kirigakure as soon as possible, so that we can have enough ninja troops to repel the invading enemies of Iwagakure and Sunagakure."
Mito Kadenyan said firmly.
"Hmph, I and Genbu worked hard to break through the Iwagakure Alliance and make the two countries attack each other. It's a good thing for Jiraiya that he just let go of such a good opportunity and caused no major casualties to Iwagakure. Today’s dilemma.”
Danzo did not understand Jiraiya's original decision. With Danzo's character, he would definitely lead hundreds of Konoha ninjas and fight to the death to cripple the Iwagakure army.
Of course, it was the Konoha ninjas who fought to the death, and Danzo was very protective of his own life.
"It is meaningless to say this at this time. How to deal with the current situation is the focus."
Sarutobi Hiruzen said dissatisfied.
I just gained a reputation for Jiraiya a few days ago, and now I'm being slapped in the face. It's strange to be in a good mood.
"I agree with what Men Yan said, we must cease the war with Kumogakure and Kirigakure as soon as possible, call back the frontline ninja forces, and defeat Iwagakure and Sunagakure."
"Well, do you have any candidates for the envoy?"
"I have something to say first. In order to crack the Yanyun Alliance, some roots have been lost. I even personally went to the Country of Grass. This time, it is your turn."
Danzo looked at Koharu and Mito Kaden with meaning. As for Sarutobi Hiruzen, they all knew that in the current situation, the Third Hokage must stay in Konoha.
Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous if a small group of elite enemy troops were to attack Konoha.
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not express his approval or rejection.
The other two advisory elders were quite dissatisfied with what Danzo said. They had been retreating behind the scenes for many years, and they did not have subordinate forces like Anbu or Genbu. Should they be allowed to go on their own?
dong~dong~
Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped the table with one finger, as if he was deep in thought.
Mito Kadoyan on the side subconsciously looked under his tapping finger, which was the family information book of the Uchiha clan, and suddenly an idea flashed.
"The Uchiha clan and the Hyuga clan have always claimed to be the best ninja families in Konoha. Why not let them send enough senior family members to serve as envoys to Kumogakure and Kirigakure respectively?"
"Yes, it occupies so many resources in Konoha, so it's time to contribute to this!"
After going to bed, Xiaochun responded quickly.
As everyone knows, the real big cake of Konoha's resources today has long been divided up by the four of them and the forces behind them.
Some of the remaining resources were given to pro-Hokage ninja families like the Inogacho.
Danzo remained silent on this, as long as he was dealing with the Uchiha clan, he would give his full support.
"That's it, I will personally discuss this matter with Uchiha Gourd and Hinata Hizashi. Koharu, Men Yan, you must pay close attention to the situation in Konoha, and there must be no chaos inside."
"Yes."
The two of them felt relieved and took the order to leave.
"Danzo, what are the results of the investigation of the team whose roots were lost?"
A group of root ninjas were killed under Konoha's nose. This could not be hidden.
"The murderer has not yet been discovered."
"What about that child? There should be people from the mountain tribe at the root. Have you ever tried the secret technique of reading memories?"
"The child is temporarily placed in the orphanage. He has fully confessed. The murderer wears a mask and his goal is to assassinate the roots and obtain information about Konoha. I am not interested in him as a child."
After Danzo finished speaking, he found that the Third Hokage was still waiting for his explanation, so he continued,
"This child has some talents, which I will be of great use to. Reading the memory will damage his brain. Such a young child cannot hide from the root interrogation."
Danzo said confidently, but little did he know that the boy did not tell Genbu about the beast's blood-red eyes, and did not arouse the suspicion of Genbu's interrogating ninja. He was really a smart boy.
"Well, we will continue to investigate the information about this mysterious ninja from the roots, and we can't let up on the information about Kumogakure and Kirigakure."
Hiruzen reminded that as for Iwagakure and Sunagakure, he had arranged for his direct ANBU to investigate. After all, the other party had already invaded the Land of Fire and had not yet reached Konoha and his own ruling authority, so his cronies were more reliable.
"The old man understands, leave!"
After Danzo left, he began to arrange for the root ninja to spread out over a dozen miles outside Konoha Village, looking for traces of the murderer who killed the root team.
Judging from the traces of the battle at the scene and the remaining chakra aura, the opponent was a ninja who was good at wind escape, and was most likely a powerful ninja sent by Sunagakure Village with the intention of disrupting Konoha's rear.