The mobile troops led by Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo had just arrived at the outer security circle of Konoha, and when they crossed a forest to reach the entrance of Konoha Village, a squadron of twelve Anbu blocked the way.
"Sakumo-sama, Tokumitsu Jounin."
To Uchiha Tokko, the hairstyle and voice of the leading ANBU were somewhat familiar.
But this sense of familiarity did not hinder Uchiha Tokko's dislike of him.
Hatake Sakumo was respectfully called "Sir", but Uchiha Tokumitsu was just a "Jounin". This kind of differential treatment made him very unhappy.
Uchiha Tokko's left hand involuntarily pressed the scabbard on his waist.
The thumb of his left hand was also a little disobedient and consciously moved away from the knife.
Hatake Sakumo put his hand on Uchiha Tokumitsu's left shoulder.
He patted him, indicating that he should be calm and calm.
"It's Shinnosuke, what's the matter?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke, the eldest son of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Uchiha Tokko raised his eyebrows and understood.
It was this person who had a brief exchange with Uchiha Tokumitsu during the battle in the Uzumaki Kingdom. Before the Uzushio Battle, he also sneaked into the Uzumaki Hidden Village and picked up Uzumaki Kushina, the legitimate daughter of the Uzumaki clan. , I don’t know how to send someone to convey information to the mobile troops who are fighting endlessly.
"Hokage-sama has an order, please ask Sakumo-sama and Tokumitsu Jonin to go directly to the Hokage Building."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone.
"We have traveled all the way and are exhausted. Not only are we exhausted, but the current situation... It may be a bit indecent to meet the Hokage like this..."
Hatake Sakumo was a little embarrassed. He felt that Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was holding his shoulder, seemed to be making some small movements. "Why don't you wait a moment? Tokumitsu-kun and I will go back and wash up first before going to the Hokage Building." Well, it won’t take much time.”
"Hokage-sama has an order, please ask Sakumo-sama and Tokumitsu Jonin to go directly to the Hokage building after arriving in the village."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke repeated what he said before.
The implication is that it must be done immediately, immediately, immediately, without any further delay.
"Mr. Hiruzen probably can't wait any longer..." Uchiha Tokko suddenly smiled and called the Sandaime by name with a bright smile on his face, "In that case, then go ahead."
Hatake Sakumo moved away the hand on Uchiha Tokumitsu's shoulder.
He saw that Uchiha Tokumitsu had pressed down the staggered blade.
"You should go back to the village first. There is no need to go back to the station." Uchiha Tokumitsu turned around and said to the members of the mobile unit, "Just think of it as giving you a holiday and take a good rest."
All members of the mobile unit responded to the order.
It was just that the jonins of the Uchiha clan had a fierce look on their faces, while the other jonins from the ninja clan looked a bit frightened.
"Let's go."
Naturally, Hatake Sakumo would not interfere with Uchiha Tokumitsu's command of his subordinates, and just spoke to Sarutobi Shinnosuke indifferently.
"Young Master!"
An Uchiha jounin couldn't help but stopped Uchiha Tokumitsu.
"Um?"
The Uchiha Jonin opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.
"Go back with peace of mind, it'll be fine." Uchiha Tokumitsu smiled clearly, and he also knew what his subordinates were thinking, "The Uchiha clan is not dead yet, so what can we do?"
"yes!"
The Uchiha Jonin lowered his head and answered.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke's eyes flickered a little.
"By the way, I stopped by the police station and told my father to prepare some sukiyaki tonight. I haven't eaten it for a long time." Uchiha Tokumitsu added.
"As you command!"
"Let's go." Uchiha Tokumitsu said to Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke turned to the side and made a gesture of invitation.
The other eleven ANBU also silently moved out of the way and stood on both sides.
In this way, Uchiha Tokumitsu and Hatake Sakumo, surrounded by twelve ANBU who seemed to be holding them hostage, arrived at the Hokage Building.
"Hokage-sama, good day, two advisors!"
Hatake Sakumo politely greeted the three Konoha executives in the Hokage's office.
Uchiha Tokko just nodded slightly to show his respect.
In response to the rude behavior shown by Uchiha Tokimitsu, Mito Kadoen and Koharu Koharu had a sullen face and glared at Uchiha Tokumitsu to show their dissatisfaction.
However, the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen turned a blind eye and greeted him cheerfully: "Sakumo-kun, Tokumitsu-kun, thank you for your hard work traveling all the way."
"It's really a blessing."
Uchiha Tokumitsu said bluntly before Hatake Sakumo.
Hatake Sakumo opened his mouth slightly twice and said no more.
No matter how deep the city is, it can't resist such blunt words.
The Sandaime didn't know what to say for a moment.
As a Hokage, he has long been accustomed to the respect of his ninjas and the respect of other countries. He has long forgotten how to face an iron-headed boy like Uchiha Tokimitsu who is strong in his own power and has a profound background.
The expressions on Mito Kadoyan and Koharu's face became increasingly gloomy.
"The battle between the northern border of the Land of Grass and Iwagakure really showed the majesty of Konoha and the strength of Konoha ninjas."
The Sandaime took a puff of his pipe to calm down and changed the topic.
"This is all our duty as Konoha ninjas!"
Hatake Sakumo was afraid that Uchiha Tokumitsu would do something fancy again, so he hurriedly spoke first.
"After this battle, the border of Grass Country will have ten years of peace." Hatake Sakumo's response made the Sandaime find a familiar rhythm, "This is all the work of the two commanders."
"I dare not pretend to take the lead. The glory of victory belongs to Konoha; the hard work of my companions is the key to victory in the battle."
Hatake Sakumo was as humble as ever.
"Is such that."
The Sandaime's face became solemn and he said seriously: "Although the war against Iwagakure was successful, for the sake of the overall situation of the village, public opinion cannot yet make a big deal about it. I also hope that the two commanding jounin can understand the village's difficulties."
Hatake Sakumo bowed his head in response.
Uchiha Demitsu remained silent.
"After this battle, the mobile troops have indeed worked hard, especially Tokumitsu-kun. He led his troops into battle at a young age and won many battles. He is truly a hero in the village."
"Thank you for the compliment, Hokage-sama."
Uchiha Tokumitsu was not modest and accepted it directly.
"...However, the current situation facing the village is indeed not optimistic." The third generation Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to be choked by the thick smoke from his pipe. He coughed a few times before spitting out all the smoke in his mouth.
"So, there is a special combat mission that needs to be carried out by mobile troops..." Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen looked solemn, "I would like to ask you two to think about the village..."
"Lord Hokage, please clarify what kind of combat mission this is?"
Hatake Sakumo also said with a solemn expression.
Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't have time to answer, so he had to give up.
"The northern border of River Country."
The Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up a pen from the table and flicked it at the map of the ninja world on the wall.
"sieve!"
The pen happened to be inserted in the northern part of the Kingdom of Kawa, on the border with the Kingdom of Rain.
"The combat goal is..."
The Sandaime said word by word.
"Sunagakure and Ame Ninja!"
…
The Rain Ninja Village in the Land of Rain at this time.
The sky was gray and it was raining as usual.
The continuous rain is like the endless suffering and tears of this miserable country caught between the three major countries.
The tall iron tower shows stains of rust everywhere, and traces of repairs can be seen everywhere.
Just like the scars in this country, although it continues to try to heal, new wounds keep appearing and it never fully heals.
The most fortunate person in the Rain Ninja Village is to have a strong man like Sanshouyu Hanzo.
He held up the sky of Rain Ninja Village and even the Land of Rain.
Under the leadership of Sansho Hanzo, the originally mediocre rain ninjas quickly grew in strength and fought everywhere, annihilating the underground forces that disobeyed the rain ninja village in the Land of Rain, and actively sent troops to attack small surrounding countries in an attempt to plunder resources and expand. territory.
The most unfortunate thing about Yu Ninja Village is also because of the strong man Hanzo of Sanshouyu.
The powerful and arrogant Sansho Hanzo has worked for half his life for the rise of the Rain Ninja Village and the strength of the Kingdom of Rain, and has a high prestige in the Kingdom of Rain that no one can match.
At the same time, we also ushered in the malicious covetousness and temptation of the three great kingdoms of fire, earth, and wind.
The big powers really don't want to see the rise of Rain Ninja, which was originally used as a battlefield.
Even more unwilling to see the emergence of the "sixth great country" that Sanshouyu Hanzo has pursued his whole life.
So, war comes.
"They're coming... They're coming with swords and evil intentions!"
Standing on the top of the tallest iron tower in Yuren Village, Sanshouyu Hanzo's loud voice echoed throughout the village.
The Yu Ninja and the villagers stood solemnly in the rain, looking at the Yu Ninja hero on the top of the tower with endless admiration and fanaticism.
In the Yu Ninja Village, which is soaked in endless rain all year round, Sanshouyu Hanzo, known as the "demigod", is the brightest light.
His ideals illuminate the future of the Rain Country; his guidance leads the Rain Ninja Village to expand and grow.
It was because of his presence that the generation of rain ninja was not afraid of hardships and sacrifices. In front of the powerful ninjas, he bravely pulled out the fish knife to show his ferocity and edge.
"Whether it's Sunagakure eating sand in the desert, Iwagakure mining in the ravine, or even Konoha living in the sacred land, they are all watching us with eager eyes!"
Sanshouyu Hanzo’s words sounded again.
"They, the powerful ninjas who are full of intrigues, are thinking every moment to break the backbone of the Rain Ninjas, to eat the flesh and blood of the Rain Country, to seize our resources, and to enslave our children!"
The faces of the rain ninjas were full of sadness, and it was hard to tell whether they were tears or rain.
The sufferings of the Land of Rain come from the countless atrocities committed by the powerful ninjas in the Land of Rain, both covertly and covertly.
"Heroic rain ninjas, do you agree or not?"
Sanshouyu Hanzo’s voice became louder and louder.
"Never agree!"
With endless hatred and sorrow, the rain ninjas waved their weapons and shouted fervently.
"Our people are enduring the torture of famine, paying taxes, and providing us with food and grass. Although the rice balls in your hands are not delicious and may even be moldy, all of them belong to us, the people of the Country of Rain. It was dug out bit by bit from between the teeth.”
The grain store owner, who was usually seen as unscrupulous and unscrupulous by the rain ninjas, burst into tears.
"Our people lack the most basic living materials, but they are still hungry, running around in those barren minerals, looking for every piece of ore that can extract metal, and creating these poor ninja tools for us. "
The grumpy blacksmith quietly dropped the hammer he was holding tightly in his hand, covering his rough cheeks with his strong hands as he burst into tears.
"Our villagers give us the children they nurture, hoping that we will teach them to become talents and let them fight for our future!"
"Then, the children also died in the battle..."
Countless couples, suffering from the pain of losing their children, hugged each other and cried.
"We are poor, but we struggle endlessly. Even though the rain washed away the farmland that was built with great effort, destroyed the factories that were built with great effort, and spies destroyed our arsenal countless times, we still stood up strong every time Got it!"
Staring at the rain ninjas at the peak, their breathing gradually became heavier.
The hand holding the weapon was shaking.
Sanshouyu Hanzo also quickly covered his gas mask and calmed down his rapid breathing caused by excitement.
"We ate those moldy rice balls, brandished poor ninja tools, and performed half-baked ninjutsu. We were on the border, in the city, in the fields, in the rain forest, and everywhere in the Land of Rain, with the intention of destroying the rain. The powerful enemy of the country and the rain ninja village will not stop fighting!"
"Even if their ninja tools are more sophisticated than ours, even if their ninjutsu is more powerful than ours, even if their supplies from afar are more abundant than those of our local rain ninjas..."
"But so what!"
Hanzo, who looked like a crazy Sanshouyu, waved the chain sickle in his hand and shouted to the sky with all his strength, "So what!"
"kill!"
The emotions of everyone in Yu Ninja Village were aroused to the extreme. The ninjas waved their weapons wildly and roared with revenge after being extremely sad.
"Heroic rain ninjas, would you rather live on your knees or die standing on your knees?"
"Fight to the death!"
The almost overwhelming battle cry resounded throughout the world.
"The enemy is a well-equipped and well-trained ninja from a powerful country. Are you afraid?"
"Fight to the death!"
"You may not be as skilled as others, or you may die in obscurity in the ravines. Are you afraid?"
"Fight to the death!"
"Your children and family may die in endless fighting because of the war. Are you afraid?"
"Fight to the death!"
The loud roar seemed to disperse the thick clouds in the sky that had persisted for years.
"You may die, and I may die..."
Sanshouyu Hanzo's words made everyone in the rain ninja village suddenly quiet.
Everyone was looking at the hero of the rain ninja.
"But the spirit of the endless rain will guide us to fight to the end!"
"Demigod! Hanzo!"
An old rain ninja with only one leg and a cane suddenly threw off the cane, and with a "plop", he half-knelt down and knelt down. Regardless of the rain on the ground, he knelt towards the Sansho Fish Hanzo on the top of the tower. The head was removed.
The rain ninjas knelt down on one knee in tacit agreement and paid the highest respect to the "demigod" Sanshouyu Hanzo.
"I declare—"
Sanshouyu Hanzo raised his chain scythe high, his momentum almost reaching the sky.
"Declaring war on Sunagakure of the Land of Wind!"
"Declaring war on Iwagakure of Earth Country!"
"Declaring war on Konoha, the Land of Fire!"
"Heroic rain ninjas, please follow me and fight to the death!"
"Fight to the death!"
With sadness, hatred, and an indomitable will to die, the battle cry of the united Rain Ninjas resounded through the clouds.
A ray of sunshine broke through the heavy obstruction of the clouds and fell on Hanzo, the Sanshouyu who was wielding his sickle and roaring.
Like a god.
As I write this, I unknowingly develop more feelings for the rain-shrouded village of Rain all year round, and for the tragic Sanshouyu Hanzo.
The memories of suffering and the high-spirited fighting spirit will remain unforgettable whether in the real or virtual world.
(End of chapter)
