Chapter 343: Let's Change the Name
"Earth Release: Seven!"
Tobirama Senju formed a hand seal and slapped the ground. The earth surged forward like a wave, as if the ground were a large quilt being shaken. Wherever the wave passed, soil and rocks were overturned. When the "quilt" settled back down, the soil was loose, and the rocks had been thrown to the sides.
Ignoring the rugged terrain, Tobirama walked forward and sifted through the soil.
He checked very carefully. After a while, he said, "Although chakra consumption is reduced, the depth is not up to standard. Also, there are still stones inside."
Dana was also checking the field. He crushed a stone casually and said, "It doesn't matter if there are some residual stones; farmers probably don't mind picking them out themselves. After all, we've saved them 90% of the effort. But insufficient depth is troublesome. If rework is needed, it's a waste of effort, and the workload is huge."
A staff member nearby recorded various details and data.
Tobirama moved to another piece of wasteland.
"Next, let's try Earth Release: Eight."
Only three days after the inspection, Tobirama had already developed prototypes for numerous agricultural ninjutsu. His efficiency was simply terrifying.
What needed to be done now was to find the optimal solution among these prototypes, delve deeper along that path, and optimize the combinations.
Tobirama's efficiency shocked even Dana. At this rate, everything would be done in less than a month.
He felt that for Tobirama, developing ninjutsu was as simple as molding clay. As long as he had an idea, he could combine things at will.
But thinking about it, this was the master of forbidden jutsu. He developed bug-level jutsu like Flying Thunder God and Edo Tensei from scratch. Agricultural ninjutsu, being merely the integration and improvement of several basic jutsu, was naturally a piece of cake for a master.
If not for the requirement to simplify the new jutsu to Genin level and Tobirama's unfamiliarity with agriculture, it would probably have been an afternoon's work for him.
"Earth Release: Eight!"
Changing the hand seals, the thin layer of ice covering the ground in front of Tobirama melted instantly, emitting massive steam, then froze again instantly. After repeating this three times, it returned to normal.
"Three consecutive cycles of instant high and low temperatures theoretically destroy most insect eggs and weed seeds hidden underground. However, the chakra consumption requires at least Chunin level... Too high..."
Dana grabbed a handful of soil. "Repeated high and low temperatures evaporated a lot of moisture. The soil is a bit sandy... This jutsu... won't work..."
Tobirama nodded.
"Then let's try this one. Earth Release: Nine!"
The wasteland in front of him turned into a swamp, then re-solidified. The stones sank, and the soil became soft.
Just as Dana was about to check it, a voice came from the Communication Snail.
"Consul-sama, received a transfer request from the Ashen Bandits."
The Ashen Bandits didn't have golden slugs, but they carried battlefield-use red slugs.
The red slug was larger and could function as a relay station, allowing frontline personnel to contact headquarters.
"Transfer approved."
In the next moment, Hiroto's voice appeared in Dana's mind.
"Dana, we met a guy named Kakuzu here. You should know him. He says he has something important to report to you. I verified with the old members of the Ashen Bandits, and you indeed cooperated before."
Dana was stunned. It had really been a long time since he heard news of Kakuzu.
"What? Just pinch this thing and talk?"
Kakuzu's raspy voice came through.
After adjusting for a while, Kakuzu finally understood how to use the Communication Snail. His first words brought good news.
"Regarding the 'Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique' you mentioned before, I have a lead recently. A guy who might possess the training method for the Super Light-Weight Rock Technique has come to the Land of Rivers. He seems to represent Iwagakure, delivering intelligence to Sunagakure."
"But this guy always moves in a group and rarely comes out. I haven't found an opportunity. If I wait any longer, I'm afraid he'll go back. Can you ask the Ashen Bandits to cooperate with me?"
Dana's heart moved. He had wanted the Super Light-Weight Rock Technique for years...
But the Ashen Bandits had their own plans... Instead of letting the Ashen Bandits act, it would be better to send support directly via Heavenly Transfer. Robbing Iwa didn't need to be hidden anyway.
Conversely, the Ashen Bandits' identity was best kept secret.
Just as he was thinking, he heard Kakuzu say, "By the way, although you helped, my commission won't be less, right? ...If worst comes to worst... I'll personally pay 5,000 ryo as a subsidy for everyone."
".....A business worth 100 million ryo, and you're giving everyone 5,000?"
"....That's 5,000 total... not per person...."
Kakuzu also reported the encounter with the masked person. Dana told Hiroto to cooperate with Kakuzu first to verify the authenticity of the intel but not to attack rashly.
If support was truly needed, Cloud City could send it directly via Heavenly Transfer. The Ashen Bandits should prioritize their original mission.
However, the appearance of the bone-masked person mixing with Suna ninja confirmed some of Dana's previous speculations.
That masked person fought Tetsuo Okine's squad in the capital. Strength was decent, mastered Wood Release, but didn't gain much advantage. Suspected to be related to Black Zetsu.
Most importantly, this masked person once announced their name as Yotsuki Teru (Kaguya)... This incident attracted the attention of the Cloud high command and the Yotsuki clan, but in the end, no missing clan member was found.
Um... although the probability is extremely small, it doesn't rule out a bloodline lost outside.
Dana couldn't help but look at the field edge. A certain goggle-wearing guard squad member was sticking his butt in the air, searching for insect eggs in the mud.
"That person is probably Black Zetsu's new pawn... After all, Obito is already by my side, and he's an idiot. It would be hard for him to turn dark..."
Feeling Dana's caring gaze, Obito straightened up and scratched his cheek, smearing mud all over his face.
"Consul-sama? Is there something on my face?"
Dana: "....There is the brilliance of your wisdom..."
Obito: "???"
Tobirama walked over. "Earth Release will be tentatively like this for today. I'll go back and summarize. Next is the Water Release part."
Dana clapped his hands. "Senpai, do you think Lightning Release for pest control is feasible?"
"I think it's worth a try..."
Top Floor of the Cloud Spire.
In the "Military Headquarters," on the same level as the "Administrative Headquarters."
The Raikage's secretary placed a thick stack of documents on the Third Raikage's desk.
"Grand General, the plan is ready."
At the top of the document, the word "Top Secret" was written.
The Third Raikage grinned. "Finally here..."
Opening the first page, Yotsuki Dana's name was prominently written.
Yotsuki Dana:
Strength: S
Speed: S
Ninjutsu: S
Taijutsu: S
Genjutsu: B
Sensory: S
Overall Assessment: S+
Mastered: Sage Mode, Sage Lightning Art, Takemikazuchi Bloodline, Yin Seal.
The Third Raikage looked at the content, smiling unconsciously, then turned to the second page.
It had his own name.
Strength: S
Speed: S
Ninjutsu: A
Taijutsu: S
Genjutsu: B
Sensory: C
Overall Assessment: S
Mastered: Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Lightning Release Armor, Hell Stab, Black Lightning.
Like Dana's data, it was very generalized. Sub-techniques weren't recorded, only the overall abilities that significantly affected combat strength.
Flipping a few more pages, other names appeared.
Hiroto Uzumaki:
Strength: B
Speed: B
Ninjutsu: S
Taijutsu: B
Genjutsu: A
Sensory: A
Overall Assessment: A+
Mastered: Uzumaki Bloodline, Five Elements Ninjutsu Mastery, Sealing Curse Cloak, Sealing Jutsu.
Basic information for many people was recorded in this plan.
Some were already famous powerhouses, while others were high-potential youths.
Not only Dana and the Third Raikage, but others like Arashi, Blue Bee, Hiroto, Nagato, Konan, etc., were all included. It wasn't clear what for.
The Third Raikage closed the plan and asked the secretary, "Is everything else ready?"
"Everything is prepared. By the way, sir, do you want to give this plan a name?"
The Third Raikage slapped the table. "I thought of it long ago! Let's call it the 'Thunder Roar Super Lariat Hot Sun Chiyo' Plan!"
The secretary sucked in three breaths of cold air...
"Grand General-sama, although we are at war with Sunagakure, we still need to pay attention to the impact... Let's change the name..."
Third Raikage: "???"
A breeze blew, flipping a corner of the plan on the desk.
On the second page, at the very bottom of the Third Raikage's assessment level, there were a few lines of small print.
Phase 1 Goal: Eight Inner Gates...
Phase 2 Goal: Sage Mode
Phase 3 Goal: Yin Seal
Flipping slowly, it seemed every person's page had a few lines at the bottom...