novelraw Chapter 148 Minato Heads to the Front Lines
Chapter 148 Minato Heads to the Front Lines
The Land of Earth, Hidden Rock Village.
On the top floor of the Tsuchikage Building, the short Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, floated in mid-air, holding the intelligence report from the Land of Wind in his hand.
His signature big red nose twitched, and then he let out a strange laugh that sounded like a millstone grinding.
"The strongest Kazekage? Disappeared right on his own doorstep?"
Onoki casually tossed the battle report onto the dusty table, his eyes filled with disdain.
"They can't even find the body of their own Kage, yet they rush to declare war on Konoha. Does Chiyo want to use the blood of Konoha ninjas to wash away the incompetence of Sunagakure? She's getting more and more senile as she gets older."
"Lord Tsuchikage, what should we do?"
A Jonin from Iwa knelt on one knee and asked, "Should we provide support to Sunagakure? After all, we have an alliance..."
"An alliance?"
Onoki snorted coldly, turned around and flew to the ninja world map hanging on the wall, pointing his finger heavily at the border between the Land of Grass and the Land of Fire.
"Sunagakure is like a mad dog now. Let them bite Konoha, that tough nut to crack. Although Konoha has just recovered, Hiruzen Sarutobi is not someone to be trifled with."
"Send the order to the demolition unit, including Hunter and Han."
Onoki's eyes sharpened like knives, revealing a cunning and shrewd nature.
"Assemble the troops and advance towards the border of the Land of Grass. Under the pretext of 'preventing being caught in the crossfire,' as soon as Konoha or Sunagakure shows any weakness..."
Before Onoki could finish speaking, Iwagakure immediately understood what the Tsuchikage meant.
"yes!"
……
The Land of Thunder, Cloud Thunder Gorge.
Amidst torrential rain and thunder, a burly old man, as tall as an iron tower, stood shirtless beneath the waterfall, enduring the onslaught of lightning.
The Third Raikage, A.
"Raikage-sama!"
An ANBU member appeared on the shore in a flash, shouting, "Sunagakure has made its move! They're advancing towards the Fire Kingdom's defense line!"
"So, they've finally started fighting?"
The Third Raikage emerged from the waterfall, his muscles bulging like granite, lightning chakra dancing on his skin. He casually dried himself with a towel, his voice booming:
"Konoha has been living too comfortably these past two years. Selling electronics, creating monopolies, they've made all the money in the ninja world. That so-called technology exchange last time was just making a fool of us, Kumogakure."
"Should we make a move?" the ANBU asked. "Lord Burubi's condition has been unstable lately; the Eight-Tails' chakra is going berserk..."
Mentioning Brubi, the Third Raikage frowned. The current Eight-Tails Jinchuriki's condition was indeed a hidden danger, but that couldn't stop Kumogakure's desire to expand.
"It is precisely because of instability that war is needed to vent frustration."
The Third Raikage donned a large cloak and looked south.
"Have Tsuchitai lead a team to patrol the border of the Land of Rice Fields. A full-scale attack isn't necessary, but we need to put pressure on Konoha."
……
Somewhere in the ninja world, in a dark and damp underground cave.
The aged Madara Uchiha sat withered on a stone chair, his last breath sustained by the tubes connecting him to the Gedo Mazo. Though nearing death, ambition still burned in his single eye.
The ground is crawling, and it will definitely emerge from underground.
"Lord Madara, things are in chaos outside."
White Zetsu said with a grin, "Sunagakure has gone mad, Iwagakure is trying to pick up the scraps, and Kumogakure is sharpening its knives. Konoha is surrounded this time."
"It's good that it's chaotic, it's better that it's chaotic."
Ban's voice was hoarse and dry, like a whisper from hell.
"Only in despair and war will people realize the falseness of reality and yearn for the world of Infinite Tsukuyomi."
"How's it going in Kirigakure?" Madara asked.
Black Zetsu took over the conversation, his voice somber: "Our spies planted in the Hidden Mist's Anbu and among the higher-ups have already begun to move. Although we haven't been able to completely control the Third Mizukage yet, it's not difficult to incite those belligerent Seven Ninja Swordsmen to attack Konoha's rear."
"very good."
Ban nodded slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of the stone chair.
"Although Konoha appears prosperous now, its foundation is unstable. As long as it fights on multiple fronts, there will inevitably be casualties."
"Keep an eye on the battlefield."
A glint of light flashed in Ban's murky eyes.
"My body can't hold on much longer. I need a substitute. Let's find one on the battlefield."
"Find me...the perfect chess piece."
To Madara now, Obito and Rin are nothing more than ants among the many genin of Konoha, not even worthy of his knowledge.
He was waiting for fate, or rather, Black Zetsu, to deliver the right prey to him.
……
Although Konoha Village remains bustling, the oppressive atmosphere of impending doom has already made the sensitive villagers sense a sense of unease.
"Wind, earth, thunder..."
Nishikawa Tetsu was holding a copy of the latest intelligence report, which he had obtained from Shikaku.
"Sure enough, once the balance is broken, all the wolves will swarm in."
"Sunagakure is the vanguard, Iwagakure is the cunning old fox, and Kumogakure is the warmonger."
"As for Kirigakure..."
Nishikawa Toru looked towards the eastern sea, his brows furrowed slightly.
Although Kirigakure joined the war relatively late in the original story, the situation has changed now, and no one can guarantee what kind of crazy things those radicals infiltrated by Madara might do.
"Watergate".
Nishikawa Tetsu turned around and looked at Namikaze Minato, who was organizing his ninja tool bag behind him.
"Are you ready?"
"Um."
Minato raised his head, and his usually gentle face now showed the determination of a Jonin.
"The Third Hokage has given me orders to lead several squads to patrol the northwestern border and guard against Iwagakure."
"Iwagakure, huh...?"
Nishikawa Tetsu nodded.
"You're already very skilled with the Flying Thunder God Technique; you can defend yourself without any problem. But..."
Nishikawa Tetsu thought of those three brats from Class 7.
Obito before he awakened his powers, Rin with her strong personality, and Kakashi, who was a genius but still young.
"Taking three greenhorns to the battlefield, being a babysitter isn't easy."
Don't worry.
Minato flashed his signature sunny smile and patted the specially made kunai at his waist.
"I will protect them. Besides, Kakashi is more reliable than I thought. Rin is also equipped with an electromagnetic gun and has passed the test to obtain a medical ninja license. Obito is a bit impulsive, but I believe he will grow in critical moments."
"I hope so."
Nishikawa Tetsu didn't say much.
He couldn't very well tell Minato that his stupid subordinate would become the villainous boss in the future, could he?
"Oh, right, take this."
Nishikawa Tetsu pulled out three specially made amulets from his pocket and threw them to Minato.
"This is a new gadget developed by the research institute, with a built-in miniature chakra battery. Once activated, it can transmit signals to radios within a 50-kilometer radius."
"Give one to each of those three brats, and tell them not to be stingy with them."
Minato took the amulet and held it tightly in his hand.
"Thanks, Che."
"Come back alive."
Nishikawa Tetsu watched Minato's departing figure and said softly.
He also needs to make some careful plans and figure out how to deal with Obito, the future BOSS.
To be honest, if you haven't read the original work, Nishikawa Tetsu thinks it's hard for Obito to turn evil given his current personality. To everyone else, Obito is just a kind-hearted young man, provided you don't mention that his surname is Uchiha.
If we want to prevent Obito from turning evil, the most important factor is that Rin Nohara cannot die.
But here's the problem: according to the plot arranged by Director Ban, Rin is destined to die, even if she doesn't want to.
In other words, in the end, he still has to go toe-to-toe with that cunning old fox, Ban.