Chapter 144: Nano Bomb
This was the most humiliating day for the Third Tsuchikage, Ohnoki. He had never imagined he would be held by the nape of his neck, his spine broken, and taken captive.
The last time he felt this way was when he, not yet Tsuchikage, met Uchiha Madara alongside the Second Tsuchikage.
His overwhelming power trampled the pride of Iwagakure beneath his feet.
Decades later, he never expected to fall into the hands of two youngsters who weren't even as strong as he was.
This was a tremendous insult to him.
Kakashi and Shisui headed straight for the Land of Rain. In their sensory perception, the pursuing Iwagakure shinobi trailed ten li behind them.
"These guys won't dare to approach, not if they want the Tsuchikage to stay alive."
"Captain, you don't really intend to kill the Tsuchikage, do you?"
Shisui looked at the unconscious Tsuchikage, a feeling of unease persisting in his heart. The Uchiha Clan and Amegakure lacked the ability to resist a full-scale invasion from the Land of Earth. If the Tsuchikage were to die, Amegakure Village would suffer a devastating blow.
"There's no better hostage than him; I absolutely won't kill him."
Safely back in the Land of Rain, all high-ranking officials were gathered for an emergency meeting, the purpose of which was how to handle Ohnoki.
He couldn't be killed, couldn't be harmed. Releasing him was a certainty. On this point, Yahiko was very firm.
"What we advocate is understanding and peace. Bloodshed is indeed unavoidable, I understand that, but this isn't a reason for us to hold the Tsuchikage hostage in exchange for peace with Iwagakure. Such a false peace would be worse than war."
"So you've finally seen the light? Good. I'll go kill the Tsuchikage now and start a war with Iwagakure."
Kakashi smiled, raising a gleaming kunai. Everyone present knew he was joking, but their expressions still changed.
"Hatake Jonin, now is not the time for such unrealistic talk. You brought him back, so I assume you have your own solution, don't you?"
The Uchiha Clan Head remained calmer. Uchiha Itachi stood beside him, listening in, also there to see his master return from the Land of Earth.
"Yes, I do have a solution."
The silver-haired young man's gaze fell upon Nonō Yakushi. This gentle woman had been tirelessly treating patients recently, even risking her life to return to the Land of Fire and visit an abandoned Root branch for research materials. She hadn't forgotten Kakashi using her as a test subject to research Hashirama Cells, and some progress had been made.
The white-robed nun had no smile nor did she squint her eyes at this moment; instead, she met everyone's gaze directly.
She knew this was a demanding task. In fact, the Third Tsuchikage, Ohnoki, had been taken straight to the medical team's operating table as soon as Kakashi brought him to Amegakure.
Her two disciples, Nohara Rin and Sara, were currently performing the surgery.
After this meeting concluded, she too would have to immediately go and continue the surgery.
It wasn't that Ohnoki was in immediate danger; his body was covered in chakra sealing tags. Rather, it was his lumbar spine that likely wouldn't hold out much longer.
"Iwagakure has sent an envoy requesting negotiations; their ninja are gathering outside Amegakure Village."
Konan ran into the meeting room through the rain, interrupting their discussion. Hearing this news, it wasn't Yahiko who stood up first, but Nagato.
"Do they intend to attack?"
"Not yet, for now. Someone named Kitsuchi has entered Amegakure Village and is requesting to see the Third Tsuchikage."
"Tell them not to act rashly. We are currently treating the Tsuchikage, and we will only give them a response once he has recovered from his injuries. Before that, I do not wish to see any Iwagakure ninja enter Amegakure. We will consider it a provocation, and the Tsuchikage's life will be in their hands."
Nagato calmly finished speaking and sat back down, his Rinnegan obscured by his hair. Had it not been for the imposing aura just now, Kakashi would have almost forgotten the presence of a Rinnegan wielder here.
"Alright."
Konan used Paper Person of God Jutsu to fly out the door, informing Iwagakure of Amegakure's decision.
"First, have Nonō Yakushi heal Ohnoki. Of course, don't heal him completely. We must leave some room for maneuver."
The white-robed nun had done this countless times in Root. She nodded, indicating she understood.
Healing and saving lives was a doctor's duty, but she hadn't forgotten that before being a doctor, she was a ninja.
Ninja must experience darkness. This requirement was child's play compared to Danzo's previous demands.
"Control-type ninja cannot implant anything into the Tsuchikage's mind. Such a ninja with strong willpower can only have his movements temporarily restricted by sealing jutsu. I observed his injuries earlier; even with full healing, hidden damage will remain."
"That's good. Before he leaves Amegakure, let him remain in a wheelchair."
"Then… meeting adjourned!"
"Oh, and everyone, don't leave the village for a while, especially you, Yahiko. Pull Konan back from the border; she's not suited for communicating with Iwagakure. I think this matter can be entrusted to Nagato or Obito."
"Leave it to me."
Obito, who hadn't contributed much until now, voluntarily took on this responsibility.
"Hm."
Nagato glanced at him, then left.
In an instant, everyone had left, the room empty. All were laden with worries, bearing many tasks. Ohnoki was both an opportunity and a bomb; handled well, they would never have to worry about Iwagakure again. Handled poorly…
It was impossible to handle it poorly.
Kakashi dismissed that thought. He had just consulted the system about items or skills that could control minds.
They existed, but their prices were ridiculously high, consistent with the system's usual nature.
So, he settled for the next best thing: a bomb that could be hidden inside the human body.
This one was relatively cheap.
Comparable to Deidara's later C4 bomb, a nano-level bomb would remain inside the body, with the detonation device kept in hand. This would effectively prevent Ohnoki from betraying them.
Moreover, as a system-issued item, there was no need to worry about others discovering it.
"[Nano Bomb Pill Set. Exchange Requirement: 15 large units of chakra.]"
Cheap. Buy!
Kakashi pressed the confirmation button without hesitation. A black pill and a remote control appeared in his hand.
"[Exchange successful.]"
This item gave him a slight sense of déjà vu. The silver-haired young man racked his brain but couldn't recall what it resembled, so he simply took the pill to the medical team. At this time, the white-robed nun had also entered the operating room to treat Ohnoki.
The entire hospital was permeated with a faint chakra used for healing.
When Sara, midway through, became exhausted and ran out of chakra, stepping out of the operating room to rest, Kakashi handed her the pill.
"Later, put this pill into Ohnoki's mouth. Hmm… it's best if Nonō Yakushi doesn't see it; I'm afraid her compassion might overflow."
"Master isn't like that."
Sara shook her head and accepted the pill.
At the same time, a new mission appeared in the system notification bar.
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