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Chapter 90

"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 edged with frustration. "Tsunade won't support us, and Hyuga Shinki has already refused to hand over the puppets."

Without the core secrets behind the puppets, simply possessing them would be of li...

Chapter 89

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 to be adjusted.

In such dire circumstances, Konoha had no choice but to adopt a defensive posture, avoiding large-scale engagements and waiting for reinforcements from the village.

After a...

 Chapter 88

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 taken by the village without payment. The Third Hokage's rationale was always "for the good of the village."

Well, he had grown accustomed to acquiring things without cost and now seemed prepar...

Chapter 87

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 Shikako's battle plan had no flaws. No one anticipated that Iwagakure would unleash such a well-orchestrated ambush.

It caught everyone by surprise.

"Ah!" Nara Shikako sighed, his voice he...

Chapter 86

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.

For example, Orochimaru is a jonin. For him, hunting powerful creatures with jonin-level strength is relatively effortless. This highlights the significant gap between a puppet and a living shinob...

Chapter 85

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-effective and perfect for combat use. Shinki had no intention of equipping these expendable tools with anything more costly. They were, after all, just a means to an end.

"Die!" yelled one Iwagaku...

Chapter 84

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 Shinki left. He had already disappeared.

Nara Shikashin, still trying to process what had just happened, wondered aloud, "How did he know they were ambushed? How did he find out they were being hunt...

Chapter 83

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 power was difficult.

"I will let Shinki inform Senior Shukako that the proposal was not approved, so he should not dwell on it any further."

Although the elders were opposed, Tsunade could...

Chapter 82

"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 real challenge would be the village elders, especially Koharu Utatane, who was notoriously difficult to deal with.

"Senior, be prepared for rejection. Even if Tsunade steps in, success isn't guar...

Chapter 81

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 Slug Sage observed Shinki closely, leaning down with curiosity. After a careful look, it finally reached a conclusion.

"Little Shinki, your eyes are truly special, perfectly suited for the Sage...

Chapter 80

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 not mean much to the five great ninja villages. 

The Sand Village's pillaging of towns and villages in the Rain Country demanded a response. As the leader of the Rain Village, Hanzo had no c...

Chapter 79

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 Hatake Sakumo and said, "Senior, don't feel out of place. This is how we get along."

"No, no, it's just that..." Hatake Sakumo responded with an awkward smile, unable to find the right words.

Chapter 78

"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 advisors.

Don't act recklessly, or things will only get more complicated for everyone.

"Why?"

Tsunade held considerable power, and with Akimichi Tofu serving as the Hokage's assistant,...

Chapter 77

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 sharply, "Tsunade, the Anbu is a direct unit under the Hokage. You're trying to strip it away and control it entirely yourself."

"So what?" 

Tsunade calmly placed her hand on the table and ...

Chapter 76

"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 drastic measures.

The Third Hokage wanted to avoid that scenario at all costs.

Understood.

Tsunade frowned, stayed silent, and continued eating with her chopsticks.

The Third Ho...

Chapter 75

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 dissatisfied.

Now, with another voice rising in opposition and offering criticisms, it was no surprise she found it difficult to bear. Her temper remained as fiery as ever.

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Chapter 74

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?

Where did he create?

The manuscript is still pristine, untouched by the relentless rain.

Shinki truly admires Jiraiya.

For the sake of his writing and portraying the character of the ...

Chapter 73

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 him and turned his head slightly. The two exchanged knowing smiles.

Good, they shared an understanding: once a course of action was taken, there was no need to seek excuses or vie for an honorabl...

Chapter 72

"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.

"Oh, it seems I should congratulate him," Orochimaru said with a playful smirk. He took the glass tube handed to him by Shinki and raised an eyebrow. "A new type of poison?"

"Yeah," Shinki re...

Chapter 71

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 powerful Cloud Village always poised as a potential adversary. This deterred the Rock Village from initiating any declarations of war.

While conflicts could be fought, openly declaring war was seen as ...

Chapter 70

"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!"

"Damn it, again!"

Whoever said I had great talent? How many times have I petrified tonight?

Shinki cursed silently, unaware that the Slug Sage was watching him with astonishment.

Is lit...

Chapter 69

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 of wounded spikes—there isn't even time for a meal.

But still, Hyuga Shinki was the chief medical officer in the room. Whenever a difficult case came in, he was the first one sought out.

Chapter 68 

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 himself running across the battlefield, burdened by three teammates.

After glancing at the task scroll in Jiraiya's hand, Shinki asked, "Did you get the mission?"

"Huh?"

Jiraiya was m...

Chapter 67

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 participants, it was already considered large. The specialized skills and limited numbers of ninjas made it impractical for them to fight on the grand scale typical of conventional armies.

As mor...

Chapter 66

"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 significant number of scrolls."

"Do as I say! Go and report this," Shinki commanded firmly.

He would rather waste some sealing scrolls than risk Orochimaru meddling with the bodies of their own p...

Chapter 65

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 supplies.

Continuous rain drummed heavily on the tents, adding to the general irritation. The wooden shelters were overcrowded, so most people had to cram into tents. Even Shinki couldn't rest ...

Chapter 64

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 or changed his clothes for days, probably after spending all his money entertaining young women.

Shinki sighed, surrendering to end the annoyance. 

"Stop pestering me. I know how to m...

Chapter 63

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. 

"Hello," Shikako responded politely, though there was an odd look in his eyes.

Shinki was used to it by now. Look all you want. It's not the first time you've thought of me this...