Chapter 123: Starting the Wood Release Plan
Konoha.
In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Mito Kado En, Utane Koharu and Shimura Danzo, all the top leaders of Konoha gathered.
The war was clearly over, but everyone's face was still heavy.
"Because this war did not unleash ambition and power, the ninja world may seem peaceful, but it is still on the brink of war. All it needs now is a fuse..."
First, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, laid out the entire situation in the ninja world with a serious expression.
In other words, the so-called Second Ninja World War ended with a whimper, but with just a little spark, it would be rekindled.
In this solemn atmosphere, Shimura Danzo directly said in a cold voice:
"Sarutobi, maintain the stability of the ninja world first. The Root will do its best to provoke conflicts among other ninja villages, such as the conflict between Iwagakure and Kumogakure..."
Even Danzo Shimura, a fighter, was well aware of the situation in which Konoha was facing four major ninja villages at once.
To master the darkest root, Danzo Shimura chose the most difficult mission. This scene made Sarutobi Hiruzen look pleased and he nodded solemnly.
"I'm counting on you, Danzo. Meanwhile, the Anbu will cooperate with the Root."
There are dirty people in every major ninja village in the ninja world, and provoking war is what the major ninjas are best at.
Looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo's shared bond in times of crisis, Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu also showed rare expressions of relief.
"But there is one more thing right now! Wood Release Plan!"
However, Danzo Shimura, who had just looked like he was willing to sacrifice for Konoha, suddenly changed his tone, a sinister look appeared in his eyes, and he directly mentioned the key issue at hand.
Facing this matter, Mitomonen and Utane Koharu also looked solemn and said in a deep voice:
"Huruzen! Do you really want to activate it? Once the Senju obtains this power again, under the instigation of the Uchiha, it will probably bring turmoil to Konoha!"
Instinctively, they seem to have become accustomed to putting the blame on Uchiha. As long as it has an impact on them or is related to Uchiha, they will always find an opportunity.
Compared to the two who were hypocritically making excuses for themselves, Shimura Danzo seemed to be a villain. He said coldly:
“Huruzen, although the participation of the Senju clan was in the plan this time, Tsunade unexpectedly agreed. Although the Senju clan is weak now, they are united in this matter.
Once the Senju gets their hands on the Wood Release Plan, this power will be uncontrollable!"
Although they were the ones who proposed the Wood Release plan, according to their previous analysis, Tsunade would never agree to it. Even this opportunity was used by them to split the Senju.
After all, with Tsunade's personality, if she disagrees, those members of the Senju clan who want to restore their former glory will be dissatisfied, and then there will be disagreements.
Unexpectedly, Tsunade agreed, and their plan to split and weaken the Senju's power completely failed.
There is even a vague feeling that it is out of control.
The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen also frowned solemnly at this time, and then said in a deep voice:
"We all know Tsunade's character very well. She would never agree to this. But unexpectedly..."
"Huruzen, are you saying there's someone behind this?" After hearing Koharu Utane's words, everyone in the office's faces suddenly darkened, and they thought of someone.
Uzumaki Mito!
Only she can persuade Tsunade, and only she can have such a great influence!
In the depressing office, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally exhaled a puff of smoke and spoke first.
"The Wood Release Plan must be carried out. Since Tsunade agrees, she should be the person in charge of this plan..."
"Huruzen! This is too dangerous!" Before Sarutobi Hiruzen could finish his words, Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu slammed the table and rejected the proposal.
The power of the Senju clan at its peak, if they could also master Wood Release, all they would have was fear in their minds at this moment.
"Tsunade is so impulsive. If this power is in the hands of the Senju, Konoha and even the ninja world will be in turmoil!"
Mitomon En and Utane Koharu have instinctively regarded this power that does not belong to them and cannot be controlled as a threat to the village.
Instead, looking at the two people's objection, Shimura Danzo sneered twice.
"Are you already afraid of this and that before the plan even starts? Since the Wood Release Restart Plan is led by the Root, Tsunade is just a person in charge. The final results will only be in Konoha's hands!"
When seeing Shimura Danzo's resolute look, Sarutobi Hiruzen breathed a sigh of relief, a rare relief in his eyes.
Sure enough, at critical moments, Danzo is still the one who can be relied on.
Isn't it the responsibility of the root of darkness in charge of Konoha to deal with these shady things?
"Danzo, the Wood Release Plan must be carried out. You are responsible for keeping a close eye on it and it must not get out of control."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's firm and ambiguous tone clearly told Danzo to do it with full authority.
The tacit cooperation between the two has long been engraved in their bones, and Shimura Danzo knows it very well. If something goes wrong, the Root will take the responsibility anyway.
"Don't worry, all the Wood Release research projects are being carried out in the Root Laboratory. No one can take anything away from the Root Laboratory!"
Shimura Danzo sneered. It was just right that Tsunade came. It could also speed up the progress of the experiment. As for the results? How could he give them to others?
As long as he masters the power of Wood Release, he will be the Hokage!
Sarutobi Hiruzen also nodded secretly. The power of Wood Release is not so easy to master. The second generation Hokage had studied it before, but gave up in the end.
If there are any results, everything at the root is under the eyes of the Anbu, and the final results are still in his hands.
As for Qianshou?
From the very beginning, he contacted Senju to discuss restarting the Wood Release plan just to look good in front of others. After all, Senju is still alive, and he has to get his consent in public.
Otherwise, with so many powerful esoteric arts families in Konoha, it would be troublesome if they were to conduct private research.
……
A small town in the Land of Rain.
Under the gloomy sky, drizzle continued to fall.
"Nagato, your parents were killed by Konoha ninjas, right?"
The calm voice echoed with a sense of certainty, which stunned Nagato, who had just finished training in the forest. Konan, who was standing beside him, looked anxious, not knowing what to do.
However, looking at Uchiha Ye who was leaning against the tree and looking at him calmly, Nagato felt bitter in his heart. Over this period of time, he really regarded the other party as an important person to him.
"Yes!"
As the hoarse voice echoed, Nagato's heart was filled with bitterness. He didn't know what was waiting for him next, but he didn't want to lie to the person who led him to find the direction of his life.
However, the imagined scene did not appear. Uchiha Ye, who was leaning against a big tree, looked at the gloomy sky with melancholy on his face.
"Wars brought about by greed and desire satisfy the ambitious, but ordinary people are the ones who suffer the most. Nagato, I am sorry for what you have been through."
When seeing that Uchiha Ye did not pursue the matter, Nagato's eyes suddenly became moist for some reason, and Konan beside him showed a look of gratitude.
Uchiha Ya is the most important person to her, and Nagato is also her companion.
"You should have noticed it during this period of time." The calm voice echoed, making Nagato and Konan look gloomy. They must have noticed it.
During this period, Konoha continued to withdraw from the war zone, the Rain Country was in chaos, and Uchiha Ya began to teach them ninjutsu.
The training they had received before to become ninjas was only basic ninja training. Even ordinary people knew the importance of ninjutsu.
"I'm going back to Konoha, you two..."
When he said this, Uchiha Ye slowly lowered his head and looked at the two of them. Finally, his eyes fell on Nagato. He shook his head and said:
"I'm sorry Nagato, I can't take you back to Konoha."
These words made Nagato tremble, but a warm feeling emerged in his heart. He then pushed aside his red hair, revealing a pair of mysterious purple Rinnegan.
"Brother Ye, is it because of these eyes?"
Ever since the Rinnegan was revealed, Uchiha Ye had already told him the legend and power of these eyes, so he knew the reason clearly.
"In this ninja world full of conflicts, even my village may not be as beautiful as you imagine. If I take you back, I will not be able to protect you."
"Brother Ye, if possible, I can give you these eyes!"
Nagato said this sincerely, he had no idea how much impact this sentence would have on the White Zetsu in the dark, his eyes widened.
Can these eyes be given to anyone just by giving them away?
"Don't talk nonsense, idiot."
Uchiha Ye suddenly said with a smile and cursed, then took out a red book from his ninja tool bag and threw it directly over.
"In the latest issue, I wrote that if the legendary Rinnegan appears, it will definitely bring changes to the ninja world. Please don't let me down. Practice hard so that I can see how powerful the legendary eyes that can pacify troubled times are in the future."
Looking at the book in his hand, Nagato's eyes were a little moist, "Brother Ye, I!"
"I have taught you everything I should have taught you. I only have one request of you, that is, since you have these eyes, you must bring changes to the ninja world. So my request is that you should not limit yourself to one village or one country!"
When he said this, Uchiha Ye squinted his eyes and looked at the distant sky. The dark clouds in the distance dissipated, revealing the rising sun.
"Your eyes should be on the entire ninja world, just like the rising sun. Your eyes will surely bring light and dawn to the ninja world!"
dawn!
Uchiha Ye's firm voice echoed, leaving the red-haired Nagato stunned. He had never thought that Uchiha Ye had such high expectations of him.
However, looking at the rising sun in the distance, he was shocked and a little scared at the same time.
He was afraid that he would not be able to meet Brother Ye's expectations of him. He had never changed his dream of the ninja world. He just wanted to protect his companions and then live an ordinary life.
However, Uchiha Ye had a determined look on his face, but when he saw the looks in Konan and Nagato's eyes, he sighed in his heart.
Sure enough, these two people never had such big ideals.
In the original work, it was Yahiko who had ideals and ambitions. After Yahiko's death, Nagato inherited his will only out of painful guilt, and Konan just wanted to protect his companions.
"A parting gift."
At this moment, Uchiha Ye laughed and threw out a crystal box. When Nagato received it, he looked at the gift in a daze.
However, Uchiha Ye smiled and crossed his arms, teasing:
"I specially prepared these contact lenses for you. Remember, before you have the power to change the ninja world, don't expose your eyes to outsiders. Otherwise, it will only bring disaster."
Facing Uchiha Ye's solemn warning, Nagato felt warm in his heart when he looked down at the gift in his hand.
The Rinnegan, the legendary eye of the immortal, but Brother Ye was unmoved and even taught him ninjutsu.
Just then, a funny and hearty laugh was heard from afar, making Uchiha Ye look back speechlessly at the river in the distance.
Yahiko was seen following Jiraiya with admiration on his face, learning ordinary ninja training.
Nagato, who saw this scene, seemed to be on guard, and put on camouflage contact lenses when he lowered his head.
"Yahiko! Jiraiya!"
When he saw the two of them, Uchiha Ye couldn't help but narrow his eyes. Could it be fate?
Yahiko actually met Jiraiya, and it seemed that Jiraiya was obviously guiding him in his training.
"Haha, Uchiha clan kid, I heard you're going back?"
Jiraiya jumped out from the water and couldn't help laughing heartily when he saw Uchiha Ye, while Yahiko who followed behind him was breathing heavily.
"Senior Jiraiya, what are you doing?"
Now that Uchiha Ya has gained so much prestige and strength, he no longer needs to address Jiraiya as "Sir".
Jiraiya didn't care about the title. Instead, he laughed as if it was a matter of course. This was the Uchiha. If they had the strength, they would be on equal footing with you without you having to say anything.
"Haha, Tsunade and Orochimaru are both going back to the village, leaving me alone in the Rain Country, and this child is also a victim of the war, so I accepted him as my disciple and taught him the experience of surviving."
As Jiraiya laughed and said this, Yahiko stood up respectfully and saluted Uchiha Yami, "Master Yami!"
Yahiko then turned his attention to Nagato and Konan, and the three of them wisely chose to leave them some private space.
Leaning against a big tree, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh with melancholy.
"Time flies, but the war is finally over."
Uchiha Ye also nodded slightly, but he didn't think so.
"But this war ended too hastily. The Ninja World seems to have returned to the time before the war. Otherwise, the Rain Country would not have withdrawn its troops so quickly..."
Uchiha Ye bluntly stated the current situation. Konoha did not want to cause trouble, but at the same time was reluctant to give up the resources of the Rain Country.
So many ninjas were publicly redeployed, but in fact some important areas were still controlled by someone.
Plundering resources! The ninja world has always been like this.
Jiraiya sighed dejectedly. This was war, and he had to stay behind to gather intelligence on the Rain Country.
Uchiha Ye looked at Jiraiya calmly. In the original book, this guy stayed and taught three people for three years just because of his so-called kindness?
You have to know that at that time Jiraiya had not yet discovered Nagato's Rinnegan, and the situation in the ninja world was not very good.
So Jiraiya stayed in the Rain Village and was also responsible for the mission of Konoha.
One is responsible for gathering intelligence on the Rain Country, and the other is also the commander in charge of the Konoha ninjas in the Rain Country.
After all, in comparison, Tsunade is from the Senju clan, and Orochimaru has to go back to do other things, so only someone with Jiraiya's personality is the most reliable.
While Uchiha Ye and Jiraiya were communicating, Nagato, Yahiko and Konan were also talking and laughing by the lake.
Thank you brothers for your support.
(End of this chapter)
