**Chapter 836: Developing Personal Interests!**
Ninja World.
Just as Crocodile was causing trouble in the Land of Wind.
The Cloud Hidden Village of the Land of Lightning and the Stone Village of the Land of Earth.
had already secretly reached an alliance agreement, but it had not yet been publicly announced.
At the same time.
The five thousand Ninja Unit of the Cloud Hidden Village menacingly crossed through the Land of Moon and stationed themselves at the northernmost point of the Land of Hot Water, bordering the Land of Fire.
This aroused high vigilance from the Konohagakure side.
Considering the jungle environment of the Land of Hot Water's border, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
ordered the Newly Promoted Clan Leader of the Aburame Clan, Shibi Aburame, to be the Commander, leading three thousand Ninja Unit to go and confront them.
Adding the several hundred Patrol Ninja near the Border, it was also sufficient.
Furthermore.
Both sides knew full well.
Their primary target was that Nameless Expert in the Land of Wind, so this battle definitely wouldn't start.
However, necessary precautions were also needed.
During this time, the Konoha side explicitly stated to the Cloud Hidden Village that they had never dispatched Ninja to Roran.
In order to prove this point.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also told the Cloud Hidden Village about the fact that the Informants of the Root Ninja all had the 'Tongue-Restricting Curse Mark'.
The implication was that if they were truly Root Ninja, they absolutely would not reveal anything about Danzō.
The reason he was so actively clearing suspicion was precisely because he felt a strong sense of Unease regarding that Nameless Expert.
Capturing the Third Raikage Alive, and routing over three thousand Cloud Hidden Ninja in one fell swoop.
This had already surpassed the Strength level of those like them, the 'Kage'.
If he had to describe it, then only that Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage from the generation before last could possibly achieve it.
The reason for saying possibly was because they were still too young at that time.
[Bang!]
Inside the Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly slammed the Tabletop, and he also stood up from his chair, looking with a face full of astonishment at the Intelligence Letter in his hand that Danzō had personally delivered.
The Content of this Intelligence was more shocking than the last.
Crocodile's Name, his claimed origin, and a Portrait sketched with simple lines.
What was crucial was that he claimed to be the King of the Desert, the Founder of the Land of Wind, an Immortal God Existence who contended with the Sage of Six Paths in the same Era!
Then came his subsequent actions.
Easily defeated Rasa one-on-one, who was already confirmed to be promoted to Fourth Fukurokuju.
Even made Rasa kneel on one knee before him and submit!
The next day.
Arrived at the Capital City of the Land of Wind, in the Identity of the First King of the Land of Wind.
In front of all the High Officials, Nobility, Samurai, and Civilians Inside the City, he demanded the incumbent Daimyo step down.
When Crocodile saw that the Daimyo not only refused but also ordered the surrounding Samurai and Hidden Guard Ninja to capture him.
First, he rebuked the Daimyo as an Unworthy Descendant, then he made a move, grabbing the Daimyo's neck and lifting him to Mid-air, in front of everyone's eyes, he sucked all the Moisture from his entire body, turning him into a skin-and-bones Mummy, even the Robe on his body turned into dust and dissipated.
Everyone on the spot was scared silly.
The Daimyo is dead?
And he was even killed by his own ancestor, so what should they do?
In short, the current Land of Wind has already fallen into Crocodile's hands, however, the Situation is still a bit turbulent.
Presumably, with his Strength and Means, it won't take long for peace to be restored.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could already imagine how huge a Public Opinion Tsunami the matter of the Daimyo being killed would stir up in the Various Countries of the Ninja World.
As expected.
At this time, in the outside world.
Even the Peddlers and Porters, after hearing this News, first couldn't believe it, and after confirming it, were even more plunged into a long stupor.
After all, that was a Daimyo, something that had never happened in a thousand years – a Daimyo being killed by someone.
At least, on the surface, that was the case.
Then.
His second Letter appeared on his Office Desk.
Inside was an Order from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
demanding that they immediately organize a Ninja Army to campaign against Crocodile.
The wording was extremely intense, and the Writing was also very sloppy.
Presumably, it was personally written by the Daimyo himself under circumstances of extreme Anger.
Meanwhile.
The Daimyo of the Land of Earth, Land of Lightning, and Land of Water also issued similar Orders to their own Ninja Villages.
Clearly, Crocodile had completely angered the Daimyos.
Because they felt an unprecedented danger.
The death of the Feudal Lord of the Land of Wind made these high and mighty individuals suddenly realize that they too could be killed by someone.
"Eh—how could the Matter turn out like this?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself.
He now thought that this Crocodile, perhaps his Strength wasn't necessarily Stronger than Madara Uchiha or the First Hokage back then.
But his nerve was certainly infinitely bigger.
He surprisingly didn't have the slightest bit of reverence towards a Daimyo?
Could it really be the First King of the Land of Wind?
But why is he the First King, and not the First Daimyo?
There's no Method.
Even the Historical Records preserved by the Five Great Nations can only barely be traced back to the Warring States Period.
Matters before that were only passed down through word of mouth.
For the current people of the Ninja World, the Sage of Six Paths is completely an ethereal Myths and Legends.
It's similar to the impression Earthlings have of existences like Jesus or Siddhartha Gautama.
"Hiruzen, what are you still hesitating about? It's time to issue the Order!"
Danzō urged him sternly.
He was very unhappy now, not just because he was inexplicably framed.
But also because the two Root Squads he had dispatched suddenly lost contact not long after arriving in the vicinity of Roran.
"It can only be like this."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a heavy heart. The Daimyo's Order had already been issued; he no longer had any room to maneuver.
"Someone!"
Instantly, a Whistling Sound rang out.
Five Anbu Ninja darted in from the Windows opened on both sides, kneeling on one knee on the Ground in unison.
After they finished listening to the Third Hokage's Order, they again turned into Afterimages and disappeared with a 'swish swish swish' sound, heading to the clan territories of the various great Ninja Clans to deliver the orders.
"Danzō, we can't just think about how to attack, we also need to prepare for our own Protection."
Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head, looking at the Intelligence on the Tabletop, and said thoughtfully, "It's mentioned on here that that Crocodile directly appeared in Sunagakure, and he also brought a Sandstorm covering the entire Village."
Danzō nodded in deep agreement.
"According to what that Elder of ours who infiltrated Sunagakure said, the other party possesses a Sand Transformation Technique similar to the Ghost Moon Clan's Water Transformation Technique."
"He certainly turned into Sand and swept past the Defense Line on the Ground from the air!"
Speaking of which, this Elder Undercover Agent was still developed by his Root, which shows that Danzō's Ability in this regard is indeed outstanding.
"Mmm, this needs to be guarded against, but it's not easy..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said somewhat worriedly, "Especially according to the Intelligence, the Sensor Ninja in Sunagakure, and also in the Cloud Hidden Village, completely did not sense any Chakra Signature on the other party."
Danzō's expression was grave.
Without a Chakra Signature, coupled with the Sand Transformation Ability.
Then wouldn't he be no different from Nature's normal Sandstorm?
Only that this mass of Sandstorm possessed Human Consciousness.
For a moment, neither of them could think of any good Method.
"Sigh, in any case, first let the Barrier Team set up. If the other party really Attacks the Village, then let them activate the maximum range Four Violet Flames Formation!"
"And also immediately send someone to call back Jiraiya and Tsunade!"
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzō had no objection.
At the same time, he thought to himself that after going back, he would find Orochimaru and ask him, to see if he had any Method.
At present, Danzō had not yet developed Personal Interest on the point of Konoha's Protection.
In fact, the Means of the various great Ninja Villages in the Ninja World in terms of Air Defense were truly too few.
Everyone is welcome to imagine.
If you all were the Kage of the various current Villages, how would you respond facing this Situation? Remember, you do not have God's Eye View, all information comes from the existing Intelligence.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 837: Lahahahaha!
The international situation in the Ninja World was rapidly hurtling towards a dangerous direction.
However, no matter how it developed, it still required a period of transition. After all, the Ninja World was still a planet.
Whether it was the Mobilize of the Ninja Villages of various countries or the communication between them, it clearly required a considerable amount of Time.
After all, they didn't have Den Den Mushi yet.
Therefore, after the Land of Fire, Land of Lightning, Land of Earth, and Land of Water officially issued Declare War against the Land of Wind, the entire Ninja World returned to a state of calm.
The Civilian at the bottom could only live their difficult lives in fear under this oppressive Atmosphere.
In fact, at first, the Four Great Nations' Daimyo primarily targeted Crocodile himself.
So, they also expressed to Sunagakure through the Kage of their respective Ninja Villages that as long as their Stance was consistent with their own, meaning they were willing to jointly issue a Punitive Order against Crocodile.
They promised that everything would return to normal after dealing with Crocodile and supporting a new Feudal Lord of the Land of Wind to take office.
But who knew that the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, who had just taken office a few days prior, would surprise everyone.
He boldly declared to the outside world that Sunagakure unconditionally supported His Majesty Crocodile's Rule.
It was completely an Attitude of willing subjugation.
Even the well-known Advisor Chiyo in the Ninja World chose to Support him. This immediately enraged the Daimyo, who directly Promotion the Punitive Order to a Declaration of War.
They clearly stated that the Goal of this War was to destroy Sunagakure and remove the Land of Wind from the ranks of the Great Country!
And the many Small Country squeezed between the Great Country.
Some immediately expressed Support for the four Daimyo, willing to Dispatch Ninja to assist in the Battle, while others Choice silence, feeling Unease. Everyone could sense that the Three Great Ninja Wars was about to arrive.
While the Four Great Nations may seem united under the orders of the Daimyo now.
But they were all Ninja and had experienced the First Great Ninja War and the Second Great Ninja War. They clearly Understand the character of these Great Ninja Villages.
Once they saw an opportunity in the War, they would certainly Backstab their Friendly Forces.
The Four Great Ninja Villages themselves knew this Principle, so it was absolutely impossible for them to truly Cooperation sincerely. Mutual vigilance was inevitable.
Therefore, this War targeting the Land of Wind could turn into a free-for-all between various countries at any Time, and these Small Country would be the best Battlefield.
Of course.
The Four Great Ninja Villages also knew that the top priority was to first eliminate Crocodile, whose Strength was somewhat out of line!
So...
What was Crocodile doing?
After confirming his Position as King, he immediately contacted the World Government in Rōran, asking them to send Professional Government Officials and Sea Ninja to assist him in the Management of the Land of Wind.
Although if given some Time, he fully has Ability to Management well using various Means and his own Strength, utilizing the Land of Wind's own Officials.
But thinking about it, why bother?
He was now an Admiral Candidate of the World Government and was confident that he would be officially Promotion to Army Headquarters Admiral before long. He had no interest in playing the Game of Politics with these Mortals.
On the other side.
Although Crocodile's Requirement was somewhat unexpected, the Otherworld Strategy Committee quickly Mobilize a Team of one hundred Personnel.
This included Officials, Experts, and Scholars from various Domains such as Administration, Economy, Finance, Medical, geology, Environment, and Society, as well as around one hundred thirty Sea Ninja led by Tengen Uzui.
Now, with the help of the 'Star Sea Den Den Mushi System', the Efficiency of Government Affairs had been Promotion by countless times.
Every day, a large number of low-level Officials were being freed up, resulting in more and more Personnel in Administration.
A portion of these freed-up Mid-to-Low Level Officials joined the Development and construction of the Sea Star Mainland, while another portion was used to strengthen the Management and Control of the Conquered Otherworlds.
These hundred Experts, who had changed into Ninja World Style Clothing, ignored the existing Officials as soon as they entered the Capital of the Land of Wind. They split into their respective Professional Teams and entered a working state.
Those who needed to check finances checked finances, and those who needed to count the Population counted the Population.
Personnel related to Administration and Society, in order to appease the somewhat panicked Citizens, immediately opened the Granary and distributed Food and Water to the Common People of the entire City.
This naturally caused dissatisfaction among the local Officials.
But before they could do anything, they were all imprisoned by the Sea Ninja. Most of the Citizens' Attention was focused on the distribution of Grain and Water. Apart from the relevant Family Members, not many people cared about what happened to these Officials.
There was a Group of Samurai full of Loyalty who drew their Blades at their Waist to Protection these Officials. The Result was naturally that they were cleaned up by the Sea Ninja as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.
To avoid startling the Citizens outside, they even specifically didn't use the newly equipped Automatic Rifle.
These Sea Ninja had already tasted the benefits of Firearms...
At the same Time.
The Citizens who received the heavy Grain and Clean Water immediately felt at ease. They obediently followed the subsequent various Arrangements and instructions, no longer discussing matters about the Daimyo.
They answered politely when Officials came to inquire about their Family situation, and then allowed the Doctor to check their Body with a Full of Smile.
In just under a week, it seemed everyone had forgotten about the Daimyo and those Officials.
When they had Time, they would go to the City Gate to watch the Carriages loaded with various Grain, Vegetables and Fruits, Clean Water, and Meat continuously drive in from outside the city.
Some Citizens of the Capital of the Land of Wind couldn't help but have their Eyes filled with tears as they watched.
Having suffered from Sandstorm, drought, intense heat, lack of Food, and lack of Water for many years, they felt so at ease, satisfied, and moved at this moment.
They still remembered how their Family gathered around the table yesterday, looking at the Roast Meat and large cups of Clean Water on the table, and the several bottles of various Medicine on the heated bed, crying profusely.
The people of the Land of Wind were suffering!
All of this made the Citizens of the Capital support and love and respect Crocodile's Rule without reservation, and some people began shouting "Long live His Majesty" on the Street.
Whenever such shouts appeared, more people would echo them, causing them to ring out two or three times Inside the City almost every day, one after another.
Crocodile had completely become the Hero and wise ruler in the Hearts of the Nation's Citizens!
And this Influence was also Radiation to the Cities living on other Oases, because the World Government would always bring cartloads of Food and Clean Water.
At the same Time, they would truthfully tell them that the Ruler had changed, and the Stubborn Elements among the local population would be secretly dealt with by the Sea Ninja.
To put it bluntly.
The World Government was simply relying on its almost Infinite Resources, completely using 'money' to win over the Citizens of the Land of Wind.
Meanwhile.
Sunagakure was naturally not treated unfairly. Similarly, cartloads of Food, Clean Water, Meat, Vegetables and Fruits, and even Medicine and Clothing...
As for the source of these things.
Crocodile directly said that they were taken from his Treasury in the Rōran Underground. He had Sealing a massive amount of various Supplies before his Battle with the Sage of Six Paths.
This was actually implicitly stating that he had anticipated his own Failure back then, which also made the whole Matter seem more reasonable.
Rasa, Chiyo, and others were naturally pleasantly surprised.
As for verifying it, they did think about it, but Crocodile had made it clear that Rōran was his exclusive Territory, and they didn't dare to act recklessly at the Risk of offending him.
Just at this Time, inside the Rouran Kingdom Underground Palace.
A muscular figure, also nearly three meters tall, with messy, long, black curly hair, wearing a Black Justice Coat, walked out from the gleaming Star Gate.
"Finally got the Approval, that's right, why should only that guy Crocodile get the chance to earn Merit?"
"When it comes to Loyalty to the Celestial Dragons, I am number one! The Position of Army Headquarters Admiral should also be mine, lahahahaha!"
(End of this chapter)
# Chapter 838: Dean of the Hospital!
His vision was a little blurry.
He opened his eyes hazily and saw a pure white, smooth ceiling. The reason he thought it was a ceiling was because there was a hanging lamp emitting White Light there.
After his Sense of Sight, his Sense of Smell awoke. A somewhat irritating Scent rushed into his nose, making him frown uncomfortably, and his Vision also began to clear.
He quickly found himself lying on a bed, covered by a white quilt.
[Swish!]When his Consciousness fully cleared, the burly Elderly man with waist-length yellow hair and a long beard almost instantly got out of bed, stood up, and assumed a Vigilant Posture.
"Where is this?" The Third Raikage vigilantly scanned the ward environment, while also looking down at his slightly itching chest.
He immediately saw that the Wound on his chest had already healed, leaving only shallow X-shaped scars. This also made him quickly recall everything that had happened before.
It seemed he had fallen into a Coma after his Defeat and was then sent here for treatment. So, this is Rōran?
But this thought immediately vanished, because through the brilliant Sunlight streaming in from the window, he could see an azure Sky without any Yellow Sand. There were also white buildings that were clearly different from the Rōran style. Obviously, this was not Rōran at all!
[Clatter.]Suddenly, the sound of a door opening caused the Third Raikage's muscles to tense up. His Gaze also became extremely sharp, and his rough hands were itching for action.
He knew the other party had saved him and certainly had no Malice, but at a time like this, he had to show his Aura.
"It seems you're almost fully recovered, Mr. Ai." The person who entered was a young man about the same Height as him, wearing White Coats and teal three-quarter length pants. Only the other party's head shape and Hair Style were very interesting.
"Pineapple?" The Third Raikage subconsciously blurted out a word.
Immediately, the other party's Smile froze, and his steps stopped in place. The two young nurses following behind him were stunned for a moment, then their faces turned red as they suppressed their laughter.
"Hehehe, very humorous. It really doesn't quite match your image..." The young Doctor shook his head helplessly. He seemed to have a very gentle Personality. Then he smiled and said, "My name is Marco. I am the Dean of this World Hospital. I was the one who healed your injuries~"
"Mm, sorry." The Third Raikage also knew he had just been rude. Although he looked rough and had a hot temper, he was actually a very kind Grandfatherly figure on the inside.
Of course, this was mainly towards the juniors of Cloud Hidden Village.
But now, the Situation was unknown, and Marco seemed to have no Malice, so he wouldn't act like a madman cursing everyone he saw.
"But can you tell This Old Man where this is?" The Third Raikage pondered what kind of thing a World Hospital was. Why had he never heard of it?
"Alright." Marco was always very polite to elders and could understand the other party's current state of Mind. While having the nurses pack things up, he gestured for the Third Raikage to sit down on the Sofa and chat.
"This is a branch of the World Hospital located on the Canberra Continent in the Titan World, under the Medical Academy affiliated with the World Government. You were sent here for treatment after being defeated by Vice Admiral Crocodile."
"..." The Third Raikage's eyes were unfocused. He felt his Brain was a bit blank. Wh-what was that? The Information Volume was too large, he didn't understand.
"Can you say that again?"
"This is a branch of the World Hospital located on the Canberra Continent in the Titan World, under the Medical Academy affiliated with the World Government. You were sent here for treatment after being defeated by Vice Admiral Crocodile."
Marco repeated it word for word.
"Dean, we're finished packing." At this moment, a nurse walked over and said softly. Seeing that the Third Raikage was still trying hard to process, Marco smiled gently at them and said, "Okay, thank you for your hard work. You can go out first."
"Alright." The two young nurses looked curiously at the Third Raikage, then walked out of this special single ward, gently closing the door behind them.
"This Old Man understands a little." The Third Raikage said thoughtfully, "In short, this place is a Hospital. So the key is, what is the World Government, and what does the Titan World refer to?"
"Ah, that's a long story. Fortunately, I was prepared, or rather, those people were prepared." Marco took out a 'Star Den Den Mushi' from the pocket of his White Coats.
Although this kind of Den Den Mushi that could connect to the 'Star Sea Network System' was still rare, with his Identity, he naturally had priority access.
Soon.
A World Government introduction video, meticulously produced by the Propaganda Department, was vividly projected as a Holographic Virtual Image in the Mid-air above the Coffee Table.
This Scene startled the Third Raikage for a moment, but he maintained his Calmness and did not make any overly surprised gestures.
The entire Footage lasted exactly ten minutes.
And these ten minutes, from a three-dimensional perspective, showcased the main locations of the World Government, the Sea Star Mainland, and the scenery of several conquered Otherworlds.
It also included several War scenes they had experienced before.
For example, the tide-like Kabane Black Mist Army, the Modern Naval Fleet in the Demon Slayer World, the tens of millions of troops and later the Rumbling Giants in the Titan World, the Explosion scene of the Five Paths Revolving Furnace in the Imperial Arms World, the Divine Beast-like Super Dangerous Beast...
Then, through the professional narration.
The Third Raikage learned the basic Concepts of Terms like World Government, Other World Conquest, and Star Gate. He also learned that Crocodile was an Army Headquarters Vice Admiral under the World Government.
Just an Army Admiral!
According to the introduction just now, besides the Army Headquarters, the World Government also had the Marine Headquarters, the Air Force Headquarters, and innumerable Auxiliary Legions.
Not to mention there were more than ten Admirals as Strong as Crocodile!
Above the Admirals, there were even Admirals representing the Highest Combat Power!
Damn it, there wasn't just one Admiral either. Each Military Branch had as many as three Admirals, and further up, there were three Fleet Admirals, and above the Fleet Admirals, there was a Commander-in-Chief!
The Third Raikage's Mindscape felt as if it had been struck by five bolts of Thunder. He only felt an unimaginable amount of Information Volume madly pouring into his Brain...
Silence.
The ward fell into a deathly silence.
Marco on the opposite side also waited patiently and silently. He now somewhat understood why the Otherworld Strategy Committee specifically asked him to be the guide.
After all, for the Third Raikage, who held strong Vigilance.
If a group of cold-faced black-clothed Agents or Soldiers suddenly made contact with him, it would definitely have a negative effect, for example, stronger defense and resistance.
But he was a Doctor.
He was also the Doctor who personally saved the other party. Plus, the White Coats he wore happened to provide good psychological comfort, and the other party would accept it more smoothly.
Of course.
It was also because his own Strength was not afraid of this Third Raikage doing anything impulsive. Although he was now serving as the Dean of the Hospital, he still held the Military Rank of Air Force Headquarters Vice Admiral.
Surely no one thinks he really only has the Strength of a Vice Admiral, right? Surely not, surely not?
This was the frontline Military Base Camp of the World Government's Other World Conquest, the Canberra Continent in the Titan World!
Marco had never relaxed his Training/Exercise and would often Sparring with the Vice Admirals and Admirals who came here.
Honestly.
This Third Raikage before him really might not be able to beat him, the Dean of the Hospital...
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(End of this chapter)
# Chapter 839: Already Old!
"Hiss----Huff----"
The Third Raikage stood alone by the window, some warm golden sunlight spilling onto his muscular Chest.
He was originally wearing a top specifically for patients, but he disliked it and took it off, throwing it onto the Sofa. He put back on the single-shoulder white coat that the nurses had washed and folded in the wardrobe.
It always had a fragrant Scent on it, which made him feel a bit uncomfortable.
So he lit a Cigarette for himself, hoping to use the smell of smoke to cover up this overly feminine fragrance.
*Cough cough.*
Actually, the stimulation he received was just a bit too great, and his craving for Cigarettes kicked in.
He simply told Dean Marco that he wanted to be alone for a while and asked for a pack of Cigarettes.
He actually really wanted a Cigar, but Marco didn't smoke Cigars, so he could only try this 'Water Pipe' which was quite popular among the middle and upper echelons of the World Government.
Its Characteristic was that the smoke inhaled would give a soft, water-like Touch Sensation, and the smoke exhaled would turn into small Bubbles in the Air.
It was said to originate from a place called Fish-Man Island on the Sea Star Mainland, where nearly a million Fish-Man Tribe and Merfolk Tribe members, who only existed in stories, lived.
Marco even used something called a Star Den Den Mushi to find Footage of the Fish-Man Tribe and Merfolk Tribe for him on some Network.
He even said he would be able to see them when he went out later.
However, the Third Raikage felt that he didn't really like this Water Pipe.
Trying it out of novelty for the first time was fine, but if there were Cigars, he definitely wouldn't choose this again.
Enough about the smoke.
After Marco left, he stood alone by the window for a long time. From his Viewpoint as a Higher-Up, he could see the scenery of people coming and going outside.
Among them were many figures that looked quite fantastical.
Their appearances were strange and varied, but they were basically humanoid marine creatures. These should be the so-called Fish-Man Tribe.
Their Attire was mostly the same Black Military Uniform, except some of them wore a Black Coat draped over their shoulders with the word 'Justice' written on the back in white lettering.
It was exactly the same as the Crocodile from before. After all, he couldn't understand the Shoulder Insignia or anything like that right now.
Besides that.
He also saw figures with very long arms or very long legs, or those that looked like upright walking Land Beasts. These were probably the Mink Tribe mentioned in the previous Footage?
He even saw two Giant Tribe members who were estimated to be twenty to thirty meters tall!
The Third Raikage stared at them while smoking the Water Pipe, falling into deep thought.
His Brain was currently painfully repairing and restructuring his Worldview, because the introductory video from before, caught him completely off guard and directly shattered his original Worldview.
So this World was like this. There wasn't just one World. And he was such a Frog in a Well?
He finally understood the vastness of the Universe and the Infinite Space-Time!
What was the Ninja World?
The Five Great Nations, the Five Great Ninja Villages, what were he and the other Kage?
Thinking about it now, they were just Ants, mere dust.
What First Great Ninja War, what Second Great Ninja War.
They were just squabbles within the small Ninja World, how ridiculous. And he was still pursuing being the Strongest in the Ninja World?
Strongest my ass!
Even Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju from back then seemed so insignificant when placed under the Worldview of the World Government.
The more the Third Raikage thought about it, the more his hand holding the Water Pipe trembled.
He seemed to have already seen the Outcome of the Ninja World being targeted by the World Government. As the Raikage of the Cloud Hidden Village in the Land of Lightning, he could say he had a sufficient Understanding of the overall Strength of the Ninja World.
For example, the Quantity of Ninja, the Strength of Ninja, the types of various Ninjutsu, and the Strength of those Kage-level individuals.
No matter how he thought about it, they would be completely overwhelmed.
It wasn't that he underestimated the Kage and Jonin of other villages. Since he himself was easily Captured Alive, those guys would only be even more pathetic. The Third Raikage was very confident about this point.
He firmly believed that he was the top Combat Power in the contemporary Ninja World!
"But this doesn't seem like a bad thing..."
The Third Raikage began to figure it out. If you can't beat them, join them. The World Government wasn't trying to destroy the World, but to conquer the Ninja World.
This might be difficult for the Daimyo and High Official Nobility of those Nations to accept.
But for Ninja like them, it was just changing rulers. Of course, psychologically, it would definitely be a bit uncomfortable and unaccustomed at first.
However, thinking about being able to follow the World Government to conquer Other Worlds, it seemed that with some Effort, he could overcome and adapt.
Mainly.
He really couldn't see any Hope for the Ninja World to resist the World Government, unless the Sage of Six Paths from the myths descended...
The Third Raikage's mood gradually relaxed.
[Knock knock knock]
Just then, the Door of this ward was gently knocked.
The Third Raikage raised an eyebrow and slowly turned around, his back to the increasingly scorching sunlight as noon approached.
Dean Marco had said before.
Such good weather was becoming increasingly rare on the Canberra Continent. Most of the time, Dark Clouds covered the sky, as if even the Sky was affected by the Military Camps on the Earth.
This sounded like a joke to him. What kind of Military Camp could affect the weather?
"Hello, Third Raikage of Cloud Hidden Village. We are Agents from the Otherworld Strategy Committee. We hope to invite you to our Branch here for a detailed discussion."
Three Men in Black with serious demeanors walked in, one in front and two behind.
"Alright, lead the way."
The Third Raikage nodded. He had already heard Marco say that people from the relevant Departments would come to take him away later.
In his Understanding, these Men in Black were probably similar to the Anbu Members in the various Ninja Villages.
"Please."
Next, under the escort of the three Men in Black Guards, the Third Raikage passed through the Corridor of the World Hospital and then took the Elevator to the first floor.
The moment the elevator doors opened, surging human voices rushed towards him.
"It's actually this big..."
The Third Raikage stepped out of the elevator car, staring dumbfounded at the lobby that was large enough for Giant Tribe members to walk around freely.
This Domain was too high, too big!
When he was upstairs before, he really didn't realize that this World Hospital was so ridiculously big. It must be half the size of Cloud Hidden Village?
And the Fish-Man Tribe in the crowd, the Merfolk Tribe who could float and move with Bubbles around their Waists.
The Winged Human Race with a pair of wings on their backs, and even people with red or Blue Light emitting from their Chests.
The dense crowd, each with their own Characteristics, made him feel a bit dazzled.
Mainly, viewing from a distance and close-up contact were different in terms of visual effect and physical and mental Feeling.
But the scene he saw next made the Third Raikage, who felt he had already become numb, once again stand dumbfounded, completely bewildered.
"This... this is..."
He was currently riding the Small Craft that came to pick him up, flying at a Height of about five hundred meters from the Ground, while the three Men in Black silently stood guard behind him.
The Third Raikage's Viewpoint allowed him to overlook the scene on the Earth.
The boundless black military camps, the intersecting Trench Tracks.
The dense Fortress Strongholds, the thousands of Cannon Barrels pointing high into the Sky like a forest of Steel.
And the Helicopters, Fighter Aircraft, and various types of Flying Warships with different Functions constantly flying past at different Heights.
All of this formed an invisible yet extremely magnificent Aura.
It rushed towards him like a fierce Wind Pressure, pressing down on him and making it hard to breathe.
Perhaps this was the so-called Military Aura.
The Scale of these military camps was simply too big, too big.
He suddenly understood now why Marco said that the weather would be affected.
Gradually, the Third Raikage's Toughness muscles were clearly trembling, and his face unconsciously revealed a gnashing-teeth Expression: "What a World Government..."
"But why did you only come now?"
His Chest rose and fell violently. He only felt extremely unwilling. His Age was too old, and he could feel his Body gradually declining every day.
This Old Man is already old!!!
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(Scratching head, helpless) Do you like the Ninja World arc so far? The average subscription has been dropping recently, seems like I've angered some Naruto fans.
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Chapter 840: Four-Person Squad!
Ninja World.
Within the Land of Wind, the vast Sand Sea, with its undulating Sand Dunes, was subjected to the Scorching Sun day after day.
The excessively high temperature made the Air somewhat blurry, and occasionally, one could see the Commotion caused by Snake or Lizard crawling past.
This place.
It was less than two kilometers from Rōran. Walking a bit further and finding a Sand Dune with a higher slope would allow one to overlook this thousand-year-old Capital City dotted with Spires.
However, compared to its previous emptiness, as the World Government 'secretly' occupied Rōran, simple Watchtowers seemingly made of Earth had appeared one after another in the surrounding area.
On top of each Watchtower were two Black-Clad Soldiers wearing full Army Combat Equipment, holding heavy Automatic Rifles, and with Sandstorm Masks on their faces, constantly scanning the sector they were responsible for.
Their appearance was filled with a Sense of Incongruity in This World.
"How is it, Hizashi?"
Behind a Sand Dune about five hundred meters from this Watchtower, four Ninja wearing Konoha Alias and Uniforms and a large brown-yellow furred Ninja Dog were sitting together.
The one Speaking, a handsome young man with blond hair and blue Eyes, was the Captain of this Mission Squad, Minato Namikaze.
The person he was asking was a young man with white Eyes and long black hair, with a large number of Veins bulging around his Eyes.
He was facing the hot Sand Layer, looking as if he was observing something intently.
This person was Hizashi Hyuga from the Branch Family of Konohagakure's prestigious Hyuga Clan.
The other two were Choza Akimichi from the Akimichi Clan and Gaku Inuzuka from the Inuzuka Clan.
All four of them were Jonin.
And this Mission had been designated as Super S-Rank by Konohagakure, meaning a 'Top Secret Mission Matter of cross-country level importance'.
The Mission Content was to find a Method to infiltrate Rōran, gather all effective Intelligence, and bring it back to Konohagakure.
In the eyes of these Konoha Higher-Ups, Crocodile had already been confirmed to be residing in the Capital City of the Land of Wind.
Therefore, there was a possibility of infiltration on the Rōran side.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, combining the failed process from Danzō's side, not only gave Minato Namikaze more important Intelligence obtained with the Root Ninja's Life.
He also assigned him Hizashi Hyuga and Inuzuka E, who possessed different Sensory Ability.
This could be considered the top Configuration for Konoha's four-person Group (Unit).
"Besides the two Gun-wielding Soldiers on the Watchtower, there are also two Gun-wielding Soldiers and a man in a Suit who appears to be unarmed on the first floor inside the Watchtower."
"He has two Pistols at his Waist, a Short Sword on his back, and many small things similar to Pills and Snails in his pocket. He should be the Man in Black mentioned in the Intelligence who is skilled in Martial Arts."
"Then, on the South Side of the Watchtower, about a hundred meters away in the Sandy Ground, there is a hidden figure with a Pistol and a Short Sword at their Waist, holding a Spear in their arms. Their Clothing is very thin, so they should be a Secret Sentry."
"However, be aware that there is a Watchtower with the same Configuration about five hundred meters to the North, South Side, and West. Furthermore, there is a taller, larger Watchtower at the Edge one kilometer to the West."
"There are four Soldiers on it, each holding a Firearm with a longer Gun Barrel and a thicker Gun Barrel. They are also occasionally scanning the surroundings with something on the Gun that resembles a Monocular Telescope."
Hizashi Hyuga habitually lowered his voice and described everything he saw with his Byakugan.
Minato Namikaze and the other two did not interrupt, listening silently, taking careful notes, and simultaneously thinking about the subsequent Operation Plan.
Until Hizashi Hyuga said the words 'That is all'.
"What a Professional Defense Line arrangement. This way, no matter which Watchtower is disturbed, the other side will discover it. Are these actually a group of non-Ninja?"
Minato Namikaze slightly furrowed his brow.
In their fixed mindset, Ordinary People did not possess such high Military Acumen, not even the Samurai who wielded Blades.
Choza Akimichi said, "Perhaps we can infiltrate using Invisibility?"
"We can try, but according to the Intelligence obtained from the Cloud Hidden Ninja, some of their personnel seem to possess very strong Sensory Ability, even capable of Predicting Movements during Combat."
Hearing Minato Namikaze say this, Inuzuka E helplessly Shake Head: "Predicting Movements in advance, it sounds like the Sharingan of those Uchiha Clan guys. It's a bit tricky."
"Hmm, however, it seems that not many people possess this kind of Sensory Ability, so the first step is to test whether the people in this Watchtower have this Ability."
After Speaking, Minato Namikaze quickly performed Hand Seals, creating two Shadow Clones beside him.
"Then we'll go!"
The two Shadow Clones said softly in unison.
Because when he performed the Jutsu, Minato Namikaze had transmitted his Thoughts to the Manifestations.
So these two Manifestations didn't need many instructions. One used Transformation Technique to turn into a Desert Lizard and burrowed into the Sand Layer, while the other used Invisibility Technique to leave silently.
In order not to expose this Position, he first moved horizontally for about a hundred meters before walking 'openly' towards the Watchtower's location.
Meanwhile.
Hizashi Hyuga continued to relay the movements of these two Shadow Clones and the Situation of the personnel inside the Watchtower to Minato Namikaze and the other two using his Byakugan.
Inuzuka E and his Ninja Dog 'Chamaru' occasionally used their noses to pay attention to the Scent in the Air.
On the other side.
The 'Lizard' hidden beneath the Sand Layer had already reached the front of the Watchtower because it hadn't taken a detour.
"The personnel inside have no Reaction." Hizashi Hyuga said with a Smile of Delight.
"The opponent might have that Sensory Ability, but they can't detect Transformation Technique or the slight Commotion beneath the Sand Layer, or perhaps this Sensory Ability needs to be actively used?"
"Of course, there's another possibility, which is that the opponent doesn't possess that Sensory Ability..."
Minato Namikaze had taken out a Pen at some point and was writing Intelligence on a blank Scroll.
A moment later.
The Shadow Clone using Invisibility Technique approached the Watchtower with Footwork that made almost no Sound and left no obvious Footprint. Hizashi Hyuga nervously observed the Reaction of the two Gun-wielding Soldiers on the Watchtower.
After five seconds.
"Captain, the personnel above and inside have no Reaction!"
"Is that so? That's great. It seems they don't have that Sensory Ability. If they did, the possibility of not detecting Invisibility Technique is too low."
Minato Namikaze speculated thoughtfully.
The other three nodded repeatedly in strong agreement. Invisibility Technique was an extremely Foundation Ninjutsu. If they couldn't even sense this, what kind of Sensory Ability would that be?
So the greatest possibility was that the people inside the Watchtower did not have Sensory Ability.
"Thinking about it, it makes sense. They couldn't possibly have that powerful Sensory Ability for everyone, and it's even less likely they'd be sent to this outermost area to serve as Sentry."
"However, we need to be careful when we get close to Rōran City. There will definitely be Powerhouses with this kind of Perception!"
While reminding his Teammates, Minato Namikaze also started to worry about Queen Sara of Rōran, hoping she wasn't in Life danger.
Yes.
Minato Namikaze had not erased the Memory of his experience in Rōran back then.
Because he believed he would not do anything that would affect the Space-Time Balance, and it was also a Father's small Personal Interest, wanting to keep the early Memory with his Future Son.
Honestly, if it weren't for the series of large Matters that had happened recently.
Minato Namikaze would have considered refusing this Mission, just to avoid coming to Rōran again and causing any unnecessary problems.
"What should we do next?" Inuzuka E asked.
"Infiltrate!"
Minato Namikaze collected his Thoughts, his pair of azure Eyes Scan his three Teammates, revealing a reassuring Smile.
"Choza-san and I will be in front, Hizashi-san and E-san will be in the back, maintaining a Distance of fifty meters from each other. If necessary, contact each other using this at any time!"
He took out a Radio Headset from his chest that Konohagakure had only recently invented and was still strictly in the Experiment phase, and put it in his right Earphone.
"Yes!"
After Choza Akimichi, Hizashi Hyuga, and Inuzuka E agreed, they all put on their Earphones.
"Operation!"
(End of this chapter)
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