Chapter 846: Roar Off the Arm!
Everything happened too suddenly.
Even the Cipher Pol No. 8 members who were entangled by the thick, long Tree Branches in Mid-air fell into a brief daze.
Where did that giant with red hair go just now?
It wasn't until a Yellow Flash took Gaku Inuzuka and Chamaru away that some people roughly understood what had happened.
Space Ability!
For the Sea Star People, who live in a World where Devil Fruit exists, it's easy to accept and Understand such Supernatural Ability.
Not to mention the World Government has experienced several World, and seen many strange things and Ability.
"Those two have been taken, so the next one is..."
Aramaki's Mindset quickly calmed down. Although he usually seemed sloppy, arrogant, and wild, he always made the most Rational Choice when faced with an Accident.
His Gaze immediately swept towards Hizashi Hyuga, who was lying unconscious at his feet.
As expected.
The moment his peripheral vision swept over, a flash of yellow entered his eyes. It was Minato Namikaze, who had appeared using Flying Thunder God. His Right Hand was reaching towards Hizashi Hyuga.
The entire process seemed to happen in the blink of an eye to outsiders.
However, in Aramaki's 'World', both he and the Opponent were in 'slow' Space-Time.
He could see Minato Namikaze's movements relatively clearly.
He could even meet the other party's Gaze as he looked up. The latter's Gaze was filled with surprise.
But if he relied on his Reaction, whether it was attacking with his hands or feet, he would most likely be unable to stop this damned 'little yellow-haired guy' from touching his 'Merit Points'.
What to do then?
Just watch the other party succeed again?
"How is that possible!"
"I, Aramaki! I am the future Highest Combat Power! An Admiral of the Army Headquarters!"
Rage rose in Aramaki's Heart. The Rage turned into Haki, surging out from within him, forming an invisible Shockwave that swept in all directions.
Conqueror's Haki?
There was no Lightning produced. Oh, it should be Armament Haki Emission. Although the range was far smaller than Conqueror's Haki, this close Distance was enough.
Look.
Minato Namikaze's clear blue Pupil were constricting, clearly feeling the invisible Impact rushing towards him.
The next moment.
A Yellow Flash reappeared. When the Armament Haki Shockwave swept past, it only touched a slight Afterimage of him, while Minato Namikaze's figure appeared by the top floor window of the Central High Tower.
It was the same one as before!
Through the cut in the Wall next to it, one could see the Corpses of Man in Black lying all over the Main Hall, with large amounts of Blood flowing freely on the Ground.
Among them.
Behind a thick Stone Pillar, Gozuchi was actually leaning weakly against the Pillar.
A pool of crimson blood had already formed beneath him, and the Ministerial Arms: Kiriichimonji from the Imperial Arms World was soaked in his Blood.
This cold man, who was formerly from the Imperial Fist Temple of The Empire, the Deputy Commander and Instructor of the Assassination Unit 'Oarberg', and currently a Squad Leader of the World Government's Cipher Pol No. 8.
He actually died in this place before realizing his Ambition. From his dead, unseeing look, one could tell how unwilling he was.
And the Fatal Injury was a Bloody Wound piercing through his Heart from the back!
Not far from Gozuchi, Sheele and Tsukushi were sitting on the cold Stone Slab Ground, covering one of their feet with painful expressions.
Minato Namikaze had been soft-hearted towards these two Girl and didn't kill them directly, only cutting the Achilles Tendons of one foot each.
At the same time, he confiscated their Imperial Arms 'Everything Cutter' and Ministerial Arms 'Prometheus'.
Sara had naturally been taken away long ago as well.
So when Minato Namikaze reappeared by the window, Sheele and Tsukushi were first stunned, then their moods became complicated.
Did he regret it and come back to kill them?
Unfortunately.
Minato Namikaze didn't look at them from beginning to end. His eyes were fixed on Aramaki below, who was also looking up at him, because he could feel that the other party's Strength was extraordinary.
But no matter what, he had to find a Method to take Hizashi Hyuga away.
Because he was the Captain.
And even more so because they were Partner!
The next moment.
Minato Namikaze was seen taking out eight special Kunai from behind, each with a Flying Thunder God Technique Formula attached to the handle, and throwing them out.
At the same time.
Chakra suddenly erupted beneath his feet. With the boost of the Body Flicker Technique, his entire Body plunged downwards at an incredibly fast Speed, clinging tightly to the surface of the Central High Tower.
This made the Army Soldiers in the distance, some holding Heavy Assault Rifle and others holding Nichirin Blade, hesitate.
Because they didn't know if they should attack.
After all, Admiral Aramaki had explicitly told them to just watch from the side earlier.
Those disobedient Cipher Pol No. 8 members were still tied up by the thick Tree Branches.
On the other side.
Aramaki didn't have the time to care about their thoughts. At this moment, his eyes were closely following Minato Namikaze's movements, while his Observation Haki was constantly Perceiving the surrounding Environment.
As for the flying Kunai, they were knocked down by the Trees along the way in Mid-air.
At this moment.
With the Central High Tower as the Center, strangely shaped Trees and lush Grass Court had turned the Zone below into a small Jungle.
This was also the place that caused Minato Namikaze the most Scruple.
"Wood Release... I never thought I would one day fight against this kind of legendary Ability..."
Thinking of this, his Heart instead grew interested. Next, he not only had to rescue Hizashi Hyuga but also try to extract more Intelligence from the other party.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
While maintaining High-Speed Movement, Minato Namikaze quickly performed Hand Seal with his hands in front of him, which was quite rare, and then spewed out a rapidly expanding horizontal Storm from his mouth.
Immediately, the fierce Gale crashed into the Forest full of Trees, destroying all the thick Trees along the way like rotten wood.
For Minato Namikaze.
It had been a long time since he had used such a conventional Ninjutsu in Combat.
Because in previous Ninja Combat, Flying Thunder God combined with Kunai could solve most Opponent. If it was a bit tricky, he would use Rasengan to Roar.
But the current Situation clearly couldn't rely solely on Flying Thunder God.
He needed to clear these Trees first, otherwise, the Kunai wouldn't be able to fly around Aramaki.
[Whoosh----]
Just like that, using the cover of Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, Minato Namikaze Body Flickered into the Jungle without any obstruction from the Trees.
He was getting closer and closer to Aramaki.
[Swish swish swish swish!]
He again held eight special Kunai between his fingers and threw them out like Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers.
However.
The Gale gradually dissipated, and a large number of thick, long Tree Branches grew out from the Ground again, like a dance of demons, baring their fangs and claws.
Finally, they all turned into massive wooden fists and hammered towards Minato Namikaze. But another Yellow Flash appeared, and all the Heavy Punch Roar on the empty Ground, raising a deafening Commotion.
"Rasengan!"
Minato Namikaze, who had already appeared in front of Aramaki, calmly Manufacturing a rapidly rotating blue Energy Sphere in his Right Hand under the latter's playful Gaze.
He wanted to see how much Effect his Rasengan could have...
"Good timing!"
Aramaki's eyes flashed with ruthlessness.
Before, this 'yellow-haired brat' had been Teleporting around, making him, who knew he couldn't keep up with the Speed, only able to choose to stay firmly by Hizashi Hyuga's side and wait for the rabbit.
And now, he actually wanted to engage in a Collision with him once?
Since that was the case, he would take this opportunity to severely injure the other party in one go, and Roar off his Arm along with it!!
(End of this chapter)
## Chapter 847: Hashirama Senju?
Buzz—
As Strength gathered in Aramaki's sturdy right Arm, Veins bulged, his muscles coiling as if ready to burst. A layer of dark black luster quickly dyed its surface.
He didn't use Element Transformation to make his arm undergo Gigantification.
Because Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God was too fast, it didn't give his arm time for Gigantification at all.
But it didn't matter.
The passive Ability of the Woods-Woods Fruit, Photosynthesis, could not only replenish the Body's Nutrition by absorbing Sunlight Energy but also gradually Enhance his Physique.
This was why he, an Ordinary Person from the bottom, could possess such terrifying Aptitude now.
Moreover,
The Sunlight Energy absorbed into his Body could also be actively called upon when he needed it, which could both accelerate the Body's Self-healing Speed and further augment his own Strength.
Coupled with the Martial Arts he had honed at the Army Headquarters over the past few years.
All of this was enough to give this punch an Unimaginable and terrifying Power. Aramaki was confident that with this punch, the opponent's frail Body would absolutely be unable to withstand it.
Indeed,
The moment Aramaki's punch, emitting a faint Green Light, was thrown, it created a Sound Burst and a circle of White Mist Air Current in the Air.
The Ground beneath him was even shaken with cracks from a distance.
"This punch, thirty years of Skill, I ask you, can you block it? Ah! Yellow-haired brat!"
Aramaki roared at Minato Namikaze, who was pressing forward with a Rasengan. Minato Namikaze, seeing such a punch with astonishing Momentum, indeed showed a shocked Expression.
The next moment,
The Black Fist emitting Green Light collided with the Energy Sphere emitting faint Blue Light.
Boom!!
Like a thunderous Rumble In the Court, the powerful Air Current Fluctuation immediately blew down and tore apart the surrounding Trees and Branches and Leaves, and the cracks on the Ground became even more obvious.
However, none of this could compare to the scene where Minato Namikaze's Body was severely injured after the Rasengan was blasted apart by a single punch.
Just as Aramaki had imagined before, his entire right Arm was smashed by the terrifying Fist Force.
Bang!
But Minato Namikaze's Body suddenly burst into a ball of White Smoke and scattered. At the same time, a Yellow Flash appeared behind Aramaki, reaching out his Hand towards Hizashi Hyuga on the Ground again.
Shadow Clone!
"Hmph, I saw it long ago, brat~"
Aramaki didn't turn around, but a cold sneer was on his Face. Minato Namikaze, on the other hand, reluctantly withdrew his Palm again and instantly left the spot using Flying Thunder God.
The next second,
A dark black Fist, identical to the attack that had just blasted the Rasengan, heavily struck Minato Namikaze's Afterimage.
Swish!
Minato Namikaze pulled back the Distance, appearing on a thick, long Tree Branch dozens of meters away.
Upon closer inspection, he found that on Aramaki's back, a lifelike third Arm had grown at some point. Only the part not covered by that black color revealed the Material and color of Wood.
"Just now, he seemed to know I would appear at that Position..."
Minato Namikaze pondered inwardly with a solemn Expression. Could it be the Sensory Ability with Action Prediction mentioned in the Intelligence?
But his Flying Thunder God didn't have any actions; how could the opponent predict it?
"Let's try again!"
Swish!
Minato Namikaze disappeared without a trace before the nearby Tree Branches could whip over. Next, he was no longer in a hurry to approach Aramaki.
Instead, he constantly changed Position or used High-Speed Movement around the opponent using Flying Thunder God and Body Flicker Technique, occasionally throwing an Explosive Tag or using Wind Release Ninjutsu to attack.
Amidst this chaotic Offensive, he would occasionally flash towards Aramaki, attempting to take Hizashi Hyuga away first.
But every single time, truly every single time.
No Matter which Direction Aramaki faced, even if he was in his Line of Sight's blind spot, he could accurately predict when he would appear next to Hizashi Hyuga.
Several times, sharp Wood Spikes even directly emerged from the Ground, almost causing him to crash into them and die on the spot.
Fortunately, his Reaction nerves were reliable enough, and he instantly burst out Wind Release Chakra.
Using a ball of Hotei rotating around his Body, he cut all the approaching Wood Spikes into pieces.
Then, at the critical moment when Aramaki's Heavy Punch, which would surely result in losing Combat Ability if hit, was about to strike, he managed to leave in time.
From then on,
Minato Namikaze no longer dared to easily use Flying Thunder God to appear next to Hizashi Hyuga. The thought that he might not be able to take the opponent away had already arisen in his Heart.
At the same time, he had basically confirmed a Speculation.
"The opponent isn't predicting my actions, but Precognition!"
Minato Namikaze affirmed in his Heart, "Could it be that this person is possibly the resurrected First Hokage Lord?"
Yes.
From seeing Wood Release Ability of such Scale, he had suspected whether the Aramaki before him could be that famous 'True God of Shinobi'.
Hashirama Senju?
As for why he added the word 'True'...
Because according to the Intelligence received before, Crocodile, who had Captured Alive the Third Raikage and killed the Feudal Lord of the Land of Wind, claimed to be some founding King of the Land of Wind.
So, it didn't seem strange for there to be a First Hokage of Konohagakure now.
As for the appearance.
What could be recognized from a vague Face Statue?
The key was the opponent's powerful Wood Release, coupled with formidable Martial Arts Fist Force, and the Sensory Ability that could predict the location of Flying Thunder God flashes. Everything seemed similar to the Legend of the First Hokage.
Also, the opponent kept calling him a brat, so his Age must be very old.
The Core reason why Minato Namikaze somewhat believed Crocodile's words and even suspected that the Aramaki before him was Hashirama Senju was actually that he had witnessed the Power of the Dragon Veins!
Minato Namikaze, who had not Self-sealed his Memory, knew that the Dragon Veins indeed had the Ability to send people from the Future to the Past.
Then, conversely, was it possible for it to send people from the Past to the Future, which is now?
This Logic seemed to have no problem.
As for the Matter of him having sealed the Dragon Veins, it was also easy to Consider. He had only sealed the current Dragon Veins, but whether the Dragon Veins of the Past had been tampered with was unknown.
Therefore, his Sealing could at most prevent people from the present from opening the Dragon Veins again, but it could not prevent people from the Past.
"Excuse me, are you the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju Lord?!"
Minato Namikaze's thoughts became clear.
While using various Unimaginable actions or Means to dodge the dense Tree Branch attacks, he shouted loudly towards Aramaki In the Court.
"Huh?"
Aramaki's Gaze under his Black Sunglasses immediately showed surprise.
But just as he was about to subconsciously deny it, a Flash of Inspiration suddenly struck him.
He had also heard about the Identity Crocodile had fabricated for himself in the Ninja World before coming here. At the time, he had mocked the other party in his Heart for only pretending to be a God or Demon, not knowing what he was talking about.
But thinking about it now,
If he could impersonate the First Hokage, the Hashirama Senju who was said to be invincible throughout the Ninja World with his Wood Release, wouldn't he have a chance to directly enter that Konohagakure?
Then, if he could take it down in one fell swoop, this Merit would definitely be greater than that guy Crocodile's!
"Ahem, that's right, This Old Man... This Old Man is Hashirama Senju, but what is Konoha Hidden Village, and why do you call me the First Hokage?"
Aramaki asked, feigning Doubt.
"So that's it. It seems this First Hokage is from the Warring States Period before the founding of Konohagakure. It's not strange then that he didn't recognize our Headbands and attacked..."
Minato Namikaze suddenly understood in his Heart.
When he was at the Ninja School, he was an honor student with full marks in all subjects, and he was also good at History.
"It seems I need to let him understand what Konohagakure is first, otherwise, I definitely won't be able to take Hizashi away."
Minato Namikaze didn't think he could defeat this 'God of Shinobi'.
Chapter 848: Mutual Thoughts!
Imperial Arms World, Noah's Ark.
"What?"
"Aramaki was mistaken for Hashirama Senju by Minato Namikaze and went with him to Konohagakure!"
Im looked at the Report in front of him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. What kind of bizarre development was this?
But thinking about it carefully, Aramaki couldn't possibly fool Konohagakure.
Whether it was the current Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, or that Shimura Danzō, they had both seen Hashirama Senju with their own eyes when he was alive.
"Should I have someone call Aramaki back?"
Im thought for a moment, then finally smiled freely. Sitting in the Study Room, he said softly, "Forget it. I'm not their babysitter. Since Aramaki thought of it himself, let him face it himself."
He had already informed the World Government of much of the Ninja World's Intelligence in advance.
The World Government had also promptly distributed the Intelligence to High-Level Combatants like Aramaki. So, he had already done what he needed to do in this regard.
Launching a Conquest against the Star Sea Myriad Worlds, how could it be that easy?
He then lowered his head and continued reading other Intelligence reports. Although the World Government had opened the Star Gate to the Ninja World, the development situation in the Sea Star Mainland and other Otherworlds was also ongoing.
Ninja World, outside Roran.
Aramaki was walking through the Desert with Minato Namikaze and Hizashi Hyuga. They were heading in the Direction from which the latter four had come earlier.
Among them, Hizashi Hyuga had originally suffered severe Injuries.
But after Aramaki personally admitted that he was Hashirama Senju, in order to further gain Minato Namikaze's Trust, he specifically used the Woods-Woods Fruit Ability to inject him with Life Force, allowing him to recover from most of his Injuries in a short Time.
As expected.
Aramaki saw a look of Delight appear on Minato Namikaze's Face, and his Gaze towards him became more friendly.
He even proactively explained his actions in the 'Future' to him, such as reconciling with the Uchiha Clan, founding Konoha Hidden Village, distributing Tailed Beasts, and a series of other great deeds.
Aramaki had some understanding of these things, but he still used his somewhat clumsy acting to put on an Attitude of surprise, followed by relief.
"This person..."
However, he didn't notice that deep within Minato Namikaze's Gaze towards him, a hint of Doubt still flickered.
He had blurted out the question earlier, asking if the other person was the First Hokage.
There were probably two reasons for this.
One was a genuine Speculation that the other person was the individual sent by the Dragon Veins, and the other was the hopeful thought that if it was, then Hizashi Hyuga could be saved.
If he guessed wrong, there was nothing he could do.
He could only Choose to leave directly, and then first take Choza Akimichi, Gaku Inuzuka, and Sara back to Konohagakure.
But who would have thought this person actually admitted he was Hashirama Senju?
Initially, Minato Namikaze's mood was very happy. He was happy to meet this 'God of Shinobi', and also happy that Hizashi Hyuga was safe.
He could even get more Intelligence about Rōran's Situation and that Crocodile from the other person.
Especially after the other person quickly healed Hizashi Hyuga using Wood Release, this Trust became even stronger.
But now, Doubt had appeared in his Heart.
Because Minato Namikaze had once seen a full-body Statue of the First Hokage at the Valley of the End. If the Face Statue on the Konoha Hokage Rock was very blurry, then this full-body Statue was much more detailed.
In terms of appearance, there was no problem.
After all, this Hashirama Senju in front of him was a person from the Warring States Period who didn't even know what Konoha was.
So, it was normal for there to be some differences compared to the First Hokage after Konoha was founded. After all, who would maintain the same appearance their entire Life?
This Height of nearly three meters was surprising. However, with Crocodile appearing earlier, and given that he still didn't know what the World Government was.
So, he speculated that perhaps the Legend Powerhouses of the past truly had Body Sizes different from ordinary people. Maybe even that Madara Uchiha was three meters tall?
The key problem lay in the contours of the Face. The Gap seemed a bit too large...
Therefore, Minato Namikaze had begun to Doubt that Aramaki might not be the First Hokage.
However, Aramaki's Wood Release, Martial Arts, healing ability, Sensory Ability, and various other aspects had astonishing similarities to Hashirama Senju, so he was half-believing and half-doubting.
But regardless, on the surface, he still maintained an enthusiastic Attitude.
After all, Hizashi Hyuga was safe, which was worth being happy about. Secondly, he planned to take Aramaki to Konohagakure and find an opportunity along the way to inform Konoha about the Situation in advance.
He remembered that the Third Hokage had met the First Hokage.
If it was truly him, then it was naturally a good thing.
If he was fake, they could also have more Strong Personnel for an Encirclement and Suppression of this person.
After the previous exchange, Minato Namikaze already felt it would be difficult for him to deal with Aramaki alone. The latter's powerful Strength was actually a major reason why he suspected him to be Hashirama Senju.
Although he was always humble, he clearly understood his own Strength...
"Minato!"
"Ah, why did even this Bastard come over!"
Before long, using Aramaki's status as an Admiral, the three of them were able to pass through without obstruction.
Soon, near the Edge of the Desert, they met with Choza Akimichi and the other two people and one dog who had been sent over by Minato Namikaze earlier.
Among them.
Choza Akimichi was holding a huge Large Scissors in his arms. That was the Imperial Arms 'Everything Cutter' that originally belonged to Sheele.
And Gaku Inuzuka, who was still severely injured and had a look of Suffering on his Face, stood beside Sara, holding a delicate white Pistol in his hand.
That was the Ministerial Arms 'Prometheus' that originally belonged to Tsukushi.
However, as soon as they saw Aramaki, the Smile on their faces froze, and then their expressions quickly turned ashen. They each adopted a Combat Posture and became Vigilant.
Chamaru was also lying on the ground, baring his teeth and whimpering, looking ready to pounce and bite at any moment.
"Don't be Nervous, he's one of us!"
Minato Namikaze instantly used Flying Thunder God to appear beside the two of them, patting their Shoulders to remind them.
He then told them that Aramaki was Hashirama Senju from the Warring States Period.
"Wh-What..."
The more Choza Akimichi and Gaku Inuzuka listened, the wider their mouths opened. This guy with an absurdly tall Body Size, terrifyingly Strong Strength, and who could use Wood Release was the First Hokage?
Huh... it seems there's no problem. Aren't these the characteristics of the First Hokage in the Legends?
It's just that this person looks a bit strange.
But when Aramaki casually treated Gaku Inuzuka's Injuries, Inuzuka E immediately believed him. Choza Akimichi, who was beside him, also chose to observe in silence, half-believing and half-doubting.
"Alright, take me to Konoha. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of Village I will create in the Future!"
Aramaki, in a cheerful mood, laughed heartily.
"Yes."
"I believe everyone in the Village will also be very surprised to meet the First Hokage!"
Minato Namikaze replied with a Smile on his Face, then walked at the front, heading in the Direction of Konohagakure.
Until Night Descent.
Everyone gathered around the bonfire. Minato Namikaze curiously asked about Rōran and Crocodile.
But just as Aramaki was about to tell the Lie he had prepared along the way.
Minato Namikaze suddenly acted as if he had thought of something.
He said with annoyance, "Ah, I actually forgot. I should have notified Konoha in advance, so that the Third Hokage would have Time to prepare to welcome your arrival!"
Aramaki, whose thoughts were interrupted, raised an eyebrow.
He thought about it and felt it was quite good.
Everyone gathered together, it would be convenient to take them all out at once.
"Lahahaha, it's not too late now, go and notify them quickly!"
"Alright, First Hokage."
Minato Namikaze naturally Stand Up, walked to the Stream nearby, and used Summoning Jutsu to summon a small Toad...
# Chapter 849: Aramaki's Lie!
Country of Rivers.
A medium-sized country nestled between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire.
Because its upstream, the north, borders the Country of Rain, which is rainy all year round, a large amount of rainwater flows into its territory, forming a geographical environment full of rivers and jungles.
Therefore, it is also called the 'Land of Rivers' by many people.
This place has always been a 'dream paradise' for the neighboring Land of Wind, and all the people of the Land of Wind yearn to live here.
Unfortunately.
In the previous two wars, the Sunagakure ninja were strongly repelled by the Konoha ninja. As a result, they could only look longingly at the Country of Rivers, unable to obtain it.
However, when the people from the Land of Wind need water, they occasionally come here in groups to take some of the river water.
Regarding this situation, as long as they do not stay for a long time, Konohagakure also turns a blind eye.
As for the opinion of the Country of Rivers and Hidden Hot Spring Village, it's not important.
Without the help of Konoha ninja, the Hidden Hot Spring Village ninja's Strength is simply no match for the Sunagakure ninja.
It is worth mentioning that in the 'Canon future'.
Gaara, who became the Fifth Kazekage, died after the One-Tailed Shukaku was extracted from him in a certain mountain in this Country of Rivers.
Also, Sasori of the Red Sand was killed by Haruno Sakura and Chiyo teaming up in this Country of Rivers.
And now.
Night Curtain descended.
That Moon, formed by the Sealing of their Mother by two 'great filial sons', hung quietly in the Cosmic Star Sea, watching this Earth with cold Gaze.
Somewhere in the Forest.
Aramaki, who claimed to be Hashirama Senju, Gaku Inuzuka, Choza Akimichi, Hizashi Hyuga, Sara, and Chamaru sat around a Bonfire.
Two Wild Rabbits and a Wild Deer caught by Chamaru were hanging over the Bonfire.
Choza Akimichi swallowed his saliva while personally manipulating a wooden stick, slowly rotating their sizzling, oily Bodies.
Gaku Inuzuka occasionally curiously looked at Aramaki's astonishing Body Size, opening his mouth as if to say something but hesitating and remaining silent, only able to glance at the Back View of Minato Namikaze, who had gone to the River to summon Toads.
Because he was still somewhat uncertain about Aramaki's Identity.
After all, this was the First Hokage!
Meanwhile, Hizashi Hyuga found a corner for himself, sat cross-legged on the ground, and closed his eyes to rest.
He was feeling very distressed right now, still bothered by Aramaki being able to smash his Rotation with a single palm.
He had always thought that the Hyuga Clan's Rotation was the Absolute Defense of the Ninja World, and no matter who the Opponent was or what Ninjutsu they used, the User would be completely safe during the duration of this Technique.
Even if the opponent was the Third Hokage!
This had become one of the Hyuga Clan's prides, but today, this pride was shattered.
At the same time.
Sara, who was off to the side, just buried her Head between her knees. The others didn't pay much attention, thinking that the Queen of Rōran was worried about her Nation and Citizens, so no one disturbed her.
Even Aramaki only looked at her curiously before continuing to look forward to arriving at Konohagakure soon.
He had already decided in his Heart that he would first play a trick on them when he got there, then take down all the Ninja in Konohagakure in one fell swoop under everyone's shocked Gaze, and then notify the follow-up Troops to come and take over.
But what no one knew was that Sara was currently trapped in boundless conflict.
"What should I do, what should I do? Should I tell them or not? If I don't say it, but if I do say it..."
She was conflicted about whether to reveal that Aramaki couldn't possibly be the First Hokage.
Sara had already learned the general information about the World Government through the 'introductory video' that Tsukushi had shown her before.
How could this Otherworlder possibly be the former First Hokage of the Ninja World?
So this unknown Officer of the World Government must be lying. But if she revealed this Matter, it would definitely ruin his Plan.
She, Rōran, and all the Citizens of the country were previously protected by the World Government, which allowed them to escape disaster from the brutal invasion of the Third Raikage and Cloud Hidden Ninja.
Her Heart was filled with gratitude for this, so Sara didn't want to be an ungrateful person.
But if she didn't say anything, Konohagakure might be harmed. Although the Memory from back then had been Sealed, she had roughly understood what happened that year through the accounts of many Citizens.
The Konoha Ninja helped Rōran defeat Minister Anrokuzan, who had killed her Mother, tried to kill her, enslaved the Citizens, and plundered the Nation.
This was also a great kindness!
Not to mention Minato Namikaze's blond hair and gentle temperament, which were so similar to the Hero in her dreams, that she was even starting to confirm it was him in her Heart.
So Sara really didn't want Konoha to be deceived because of her concealment.
But great kindness versus great kindness...
What should she do?
Speak, or not speak? If she remained silent, wouldn't that be choosing not to speak?!
Sara's Head was about to explode.
"Lord First Hokage, I have written your Matter on a Scroll and sent it to Konohagakure via Toad. I believe Lord Hiruzen Sarutobi will be very surprised."
Just as the Atmosphere around the Bonfire became extremely strange.
Minato Namikaze slowly walked over and naturally stood behind Sara, smiling at Aramaki, who was sitting on the Wooden Chair he created using his Ability.
"Oh, oh, Hiruzen Sarutobi, that's the Third Hokage, right? Not bad, I'm really looking forward to meeting this excellent junior~"
Aramaki responded with a chuckle, conveniently creating a Wooden Chair behind Minato Namikaze as well. "Sit down and talk. If you want to know anything, you can ask."
He knew that Minato Namikaze and the others must be full of questions about Rōran's Situation.
Especially the Army Overcoat he hadn't had time to change out of, which Aramaki saw as the biggest 'loophole'. After all, there were also some Officers among the Army that surrounded these few people at the time.
Clearly, Aramaki didn't realize that Sara, sitting there with her Head lowered and not speaking, was the biggest 'loophole'.
But he had just come out of the Star Gate when he encountered Minato Namikaze's infiltration and Attack, so he didn't know Sara at all, let alone that she already had a certain understanding of the World Government.
This was the Result caused by unequal Intelligence.
"Okay, then I'd like to ask, looking at the Coat you're wearing, it seems to be the same type as the Army inside Lou Lan City. What's the reason for that?"
Although Minato Namikaze's voice was soft, it attracted everyone's attention. Even Hizashi Hyuga, who was not far away, opened his eyes and looked over.
I knew he would ask this!
Aramaki muttered inwardly, but he showed no sign of being flustered on the surface, bringing out the reason he had already thought of.
"They... are actually an organization called the Sea Ninja Village."
"When they found me, they said they were from the Future Ninja World, and the Sea Ninja Village is a product of the Five Great Ninja Villages merging together to fight against an Alien Race called the Otsutsuki."
"Because the enemy's Strength was too powerful, even gathering all the Ninja in the entire Ninja World couldn't resist them, so they thought of using the Strength of the Dragon Veins to summon the Powerhouses of the Past Ninja World to their era."
"Before, I had just been sent here, and I saw you all causing a ruckus in the City, so I thought you were the enemies they spoke of and directly launched an Attack."
This was the origin story Aramaki had concocted himself using the Ninja World-related Intelligence that the World Government had shown to High-Level Combatants like him.
"As for the rest, I don't know. You'll have to ask the Higher-Ups of the Sea Ninja Village in Lou Lan City."
"But I always feel that this Dragon Veins thing sent us to the wrong place. This is clearly not the Future they spoke of, although for me, it counts as the Future too, lahahahahaha!"
He couldn't help but throw his Head back and laugh heartily, clearly very confident in this Explanation that had quite a few problems.
"So that's how it is..."
Minato Namikaze put on a look of sudden enlightenment after listening, suppressing the many questions that arose in his Heart.
"No wonder that Crocodile claimed to be the Founder of the Wind Country. It all makes sense now!"
Choza Akimichi and the others were even more shocked.
Sara also slowly raised her Head and looked at Aramaki with a complex expression, muttering inwardly, "A Lie mixed with truth and falsehood..."
Chapter 850: Hanzo's Requirement!
Aramaki's Operation is underway.
At the same time. From Stone Village, the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki personally led ten thousand Iwagakure Ninja and have arrived within the Land of Birds, which borders the Land of Wind.
And Ay, who is the future Fourth Raikage. Leading five thousand Cloud Hidden Ninja, the now twenty-five-year-old Ay traveled all the way through the many Small Country nestled between the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire: the Land of Moon, Land of Hot Water, Land of Sound, Land of Iron, Land of Waterfalls, and Land of Grass. They officially entered the Country of Rain next to the Land of Birds.
This time, not having to take a large detour via the Sea made their journey much more comfortable. After all, this time the Daimyo of the four Nations jointly issued a Declaration of War against the Land of Wind, so for now they don't need to worry about other Nations obstructing their passage through the Ninja World.
As for the Small Country along the way, some chose to ignore them, such as the Land of Hot Water, which adheres to pacifism and is known as the 'War Forgetters', and the Land of Iron, which is a neutral Nation. Others actively cooperated, such as the Land of Grass and the Land of Waterfalls. Not only did they provide Food, Clean Water, and Medicine, but they also requested to Dispatch some Ninja to participate in this subjugation.
The intentions of these two Nations were very simple. They simply felt that with the Four Great Ninja Villages Team Up, the Land of Wind would definitely have no chance of winning. Therefore, by contributing a little Strength, they might receive Resource Allocation from the Great Country afterwards. To put it bluntly, they held the idea of kicking a man while he's down.
Ay was quite disdainful of the Actions of these two Nations. However, they did have a combined total of seven to eight hundred Genin and a few Jonin who clearly only had Chunin level Strength but claimed to be Jonin. They were quite good to use as Cannon Fodder, so he allowed them to follow the Team.
What surprised Ay, however, was that Kusagakure had actually brought out a middle-aged Women of the Uzumaki Clan, obtained from somewhere unknown.
Her exposed Arm and calves were covered in various bluish-purple Bite Mark, and her Expression was already numb, truly unbearable to look at.
But the Hidden Grass Ninja still introduced her proudly, saying she possessed a special Physique: as long as her Body was bitten forcefully, whether it was Chakra or how severe the injury, she would recover extremely quickly.
That's right. These foolish guys were showing off, indicating to Ay and Cloud Hidden Village that their Kusagakure's role was not small, unlike Waterfall Hidden who were useless!
Very good. Ay expressed with satisfaction that he was very pleased with this gift. Immediately, he had Jonin Dodai arrange a Residence for this Women of the Uzumaki Clan, and also find a few female Ninja to help her wash up. At least she should look like a Human, shouldn't she?
This is Ay's Personality. Very much like his Father, the Third Raikage. On the outside, he appears rough and irritable, but inwardly, he is an upright man who cares for others.
In Ay's view, this Women of the Uzumaki Clan could have a better Life in Cloud Hidden Village, and her Ability indeed had Value.
Of course. Ay understood very well that the other party's tragic Plight was inseparable from their Cloud Hidden Village. Although he was only in his teens at the time and did not participate in the Operation, what he knew was more than many Ninja who participated in the Mission.
If this Women later showed Hatred towards Cloud Hidden Village, then he would just have someone deal with her.
However, Ay's Action of 'snatching love with a Blade' naturally caused strong dissatisfaction from Kusagakure. But facing five thousand Cloud Hidden Great Army, and the Waterfall Hidden Ninja who were gloating over them. They could only lower their heads with faces full of unwillingness, watching helplessly as the Red-Hair Women, whom they had bitten countless times and molested countless times, was taken away.
Ay had no interest in caring about the mood of the Grass Hidden Ninja and the Anger in their eyes. Because after entering Amegakure, they had to face an extremely troublesome figure.
The Current Leader of Amegakure. The man regarded by many Ninja in the Ninja World as the Ninja standing at the apex of this Era, and who, after defeating Konohagakure's Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, bestowed upon them the Epithet of 'Konoha Three Sannin'.
Hanzō of the Salamander!
In Ay's impression, his Father was quite Scruple of this Hanzo. Although he often expressed disdain for this person, during the first invasion of the Land of Wind, he chose not to go through this 'gap' between the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire. It was actually somewhat related to the Scruple he had towards this Hanzo in the Country of Rain.
Once Hanzo's Ability is unleashed in Combat, especially his large-scale Poison Smoke, it is very likely to cause their Cloud Hidden Troops to lose more than half of their Ninja before entering the Land of Wind.
Of course, the main concern was still being attacked and surrounded by Stone Village and Konohagakure.
At this moment. Within Amegakure, the Heavy Rain continued to fall day and night. The dense Cloud Layer made the entire Village appear incredibly dim and oppressive.
The towering Spire built mainly from Steel and Stone Material had some visual similarities to Rōran. Only the large and small, thick and long drainage Pipeline, like Python on a cloudy day, made the Cloud Hidden Ninja who had just arrived here feel somewhat depressed.
"Can you give us a reply now?"
Inside the top floor of the tallest Spire within Amegakure, the youthful-looking Ay sat on a cushion, looking at Hanzo seated at the head and asked in a deep voice.
Two days ago. In order to get the other party's Support, he brought out the Intelligence regarding Crocodile.
Because in Ay's view. Facing an enemy who could easily defeat his Father, relying solely on the Third Tsuchikage, and the Third Hokage who may or may not come, was not enough. But if this 'Half-God' could also Team Up, the chances of winning would definitely greatly increase.
Three Kage-level existences, no, if Kirigakure also arrived later, there might be four Kage-level existences. If they also brought a few Jinchuriki...
He didn't believe they still couldn't deal with one Crocodile?
As for Sunagakure. Heh heh.
Ay was confident that even if he couldn't defeat that Newly Promoted Fourth Kazekage, he could still tie him down with his Speed.
Because he had witnessed Rasa and his Father's Combat before, he had some understanding of Rasa's Strength.
"To be honest, This Old Man is quite interested in the Human who could capture the Third Raikage."
Hanzo spoke slowly. Compared to ten years ago, his Face had already begun to show a bit of signs of aging. It would likely become more obvious in another three or four years, and then he would truly become an Elderly. So he was now considered to be in the final peak period of his Life.
"Then!" Delight appeared on Ay's face, but then he heard Hanzo say: "However, this is ultimately unrelated to This Old Man, and also unrelated to our Amegakure. To have This Old Man help you, shouldn't I receive the appropriate Reward?"
"Naturally. May I ask what you want? Money, or what Resources?" Ay nodded. He didn't have much objection to Hanzo's words. Small Country and Small Ninja Village are definitely in urgent need of many Resources. Fortunately, in this regard, their Cloud Hidden Village is also considered wealthy and powerful.
"Money, Food, Medicinal Herbs, Weapon, Ninjutsu, these Resources are indeed good things." Hanzo looked at Ay with an Expressionless Face and spoke slowly.
"But there is something that our Amegakure needs more compared to these, and your Cloud Hidden Village indeed has it."
"..." Ay's Gaze suddenly narrowed, and his brows furrowed tightly. He thought to himself, 'Not good, this Old Thing couldn't possibly want...'
"A Tailed Beast." Hanzo got straight to the point.
"This Old Man knows that your Cloud Hidden Village's Two-Tails does not yet have a Jinchuriki, so you need to send it over. At that time, This Old Man and Amegakure will definitely fully assist you in rescuing the Third Raikage!"
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(End of this chapter)