Chapter 104: Fame Throughout the Ninja World [220]
Chapter 104: Fame Throughout the Ninja World [220]
The events that transpired in the Land of Wind were far more significant and impactful than the previous probing attacks by Konoha and Iwagakure ninjas on the border of the Grass Country.
The sheer scale of this battle, a full-scale war between two of the five great ninja villages of the ninja world, meant that the entire ninja realm was fixated on this conflict.
While the exact number of casualties was unknown to the other villages, one thing was clear: Sunagakure had lost, and lost badly. They had been defeated in a decisive battle by Konoha, who had only deployed a fraction of their forces!
Additionally, the news of Chiyo's death in battle spread quickly throughout the ninja realm.
Accompanying this intelligence was the name of the ninja who had slain her—a name unfamiliar to most in the ninja world, but a surname that many recognized.
Hatake!
The mere mention of this surname immediately evoked thoughts of the renowned Konoha White Fang, and it wasn't difficult to surmise that Feng Ye was connected to the Hatake clan and had some relation to the White Fang.
What soon left the major ninja villages bewildered was the age of Feng Ye, which, according to all the information and records, was only ten years old!
Ten years old, and he had slain Chiyo!
This news, which seemed like a fantasy, caused almost every ninja village, big or small, to doubt its authenticity at first. They continuously sent out scouts to gather more information.
However, once this intelligence was confirmed without a doubt, the entire ninja world fell into a brief silence.
Alongside Feng Ye, another name also rose to fame throughout the ninja realm—that of Namikaze Minato, who had also achieved remarkable feats in this very same battle.
Countless ninjas began referring to the latter as Konoha's 'Golden Flash' and the former as Konoha's 'Silver Flash'.
And thus,
The name Feng Ye resounded throughout the ninja world!
...
Iwagakure Village.
Tsuchikage Ohnoki sat in his office, perusing the intelligence report on the decisive battle between Sunagakure and Konohagakure. A frown creased his brow as he said, "The Sand Ninjas failed to eliminate that brat, but that's not the main issue. The problem is that Chiyo actually lost to him."
"She must have been caught off guard," Joto, the Kage assistant, remarked gravely.
Ohnoki shook his head, his eyes flickering with light, "No, I've crossed paths with Chiyo before, and she's not the type of ninja who would underestimate her opponent."
Joto mused, "Whether it was due to carelessness or the chaotic nature of the battlefield, the fact that the brat was able to kill Chiyo means we must be vigilant. And from the looks of it, Namikaze Minato is also a highly formidable ninja."
Ohnoki nodded, his voice grave, "Indeed. We must disseminate information about these two individuals and ensure that all ninjas in our village are aware of their appearances."
It was crucial to recognize and remember the powerful ninjas from enemy villages.
While there was no need for regular Jonin to commit such details to memory, it was essential for elite Jonin and clans possessing forbidden and secret techniques to be vigilant and cautious.
"Konoha's strength is overwhelming," Joto said with a worried frown. "With just a fraction of their forces, they crushed Sunagakure. Moreover, Danzo, the Third Hokage, and Orochimaru were not even present on that battlefield. If they were to invade the Land of Earth, we would not be able to withstand them."
Tsuchikage Ohnoki nodded, "True, Konoha's power is indeed fearsome at the moment. However, we are not the only ones who feel threatened. The other villages share the same sentiment."
As he spoke, a glint appeared in Ohnoki's eyes, and his tone deepened, "What do you think? If we were to approach Kumogakure for an alliance at this juncture, do you think the hot-headed Third Raikage would agree?"
"He should," Joto replied solemnly.
No matter how impetuous the Third Raikage might be, he couldn't possibly ignore the shifting power dynamics in the ninja world.
The threat posed by the Konoha Sannin was already considerable, and now with the emergence of Feng Ye and Namikaze Minato from the new generation, coupled with the abundant resources of the Fire Country, Konoha's foundation and overall strength had reached an unprecedented level, making them the most formidable threat.
Ohnoki let out a cold laugh.
Even before this war, he had predicted several possible outcomes, and the current situation was one of them. The only exception was that Konoha's displayed threat far exceeded his expectations.
Not only had Feng Ye, the son of the White Fang, risen to fame by slaying Chiyo, but Namikaze Minato had also achieved shocking victories, revealing an intense threat.
After displaying such terrifying power, it was likely that not only their Iwagakure village but even the Mist Village, separated by the vast sea, would feel threatened. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before they received a message from Kirigakure as well!
"Looks like it's three against one from here on out."
Ohnoki's eyes glinted with a profound light, as if he could already foresee the future.
Prior to this, it would have been difficult for the four great ninja villages to unite against Konoha, and it wouldn't have served much purpose anyway. Combined, their surface-level strength would far surpass Konoha's, leading to a lack of trust and mutual suspicion, with each village scheming against the others.
But now, things were different. Konoha had revealed itself to be too formidable an opponent. Even if two of the great ninja villages joined forces, victory was not guaranteed!
Furthermore, Sunagakure had just suffered a heavy blow and was now in a state of mere self-preservation. This made an alliance between the three great ninja villages feasible because even if they united, no one would consider betraying the alliance or plotting against the others. To do so would be too foolish, essentially handing over the ninja world to Konoha.
For this reason,
Ohnoki was also certain that no village would form an alliance with Konoha.
From now on, Konoha would be viewed with caution and isolated by the entire ninja world, and the subsequent wars would revolve around them!
...
Just as Ohnoki had anticipated,
The invitation for talks with Kumogakure was not rejected. The Cloud Ninja Village quickly accepted the request, and both sides dispatched ninjas to liaise and exchange intelligence.
Around the same time, a messenger from Kirigakure quietly arrived at Kumogakure and Iwagakure, extending an invitation for talks and conveying information.
Everything was happening in secret.
The Third Great Ninja War seemed to be drawing to a close after Sunagakure's defeat, but in reality, a tidal wave was about to sweep through the entire ninja world, and the undercurrents were growing more turbulent by the day.
If not for the existence of Feng Ye, the threat posed by Konoha would not have reached this level, Sunagakure would not have suffered such a crushing defeat, and the situation in the ninja world would have developed into a more complex scenario.
His presence had, ironically, simplified the dynamics of the ninja world.
And at this very moment, as Feng Ye, the one who had altered the course of the Third Great Ninja War, lounged leisurely in Konoha's camp, experiencing the life of an 'injured' ninja...
"Feng Ye, I prepared breakfast for you... Oh, let me feed you."
"Thank you."
"Hehe, it's no trouble at all. You're Konoha's hero now, so you need to take good care of yourself."
"Feng Ye, I brought you breakfast too... Hey, Ino, what are you doing here?"
"..."
A moment later.
Feng Ye, reclining there, looked at the spoon being offered from his left and the one from his right, his expression conveying his helplessness.
While this scene might evoke envy in others, was he, as the person in the middle of it all, truly happy?
The answer was—yes.
As long as he could remain calm and composed, it was indeed a happy occasion.
(End of Chapter)
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