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Chapter 105: Breaking a Sweat, Danzo?
Chapter 105: Breaking a Sweat, Danzo?
"Are you sure the information is correct?"
Danzo sat in the commander's chair, flanked by a member of the Aburame clan, who was completely concealed in a high-collared cloak and dark sunglasses. He scrutinized the figure before him.
"Absolutely certain!"
Mitsukai Shisei declared with conviction. He had risked everything to return with this vital information.
Unfortunately, the person who had assigned him the mission, Uchiha Dohei, would never know about this intel (Dohei: Sorry, your information is outdated!).
"The Sand shinobi's supplies are being sent to the front lines instead of back to Suna?"
Danzo pressed, his eyes narrowing as he read the report. This detail was crucial. Everyone knew that Suna was struggling and that their attack on Fire Country was a desperate measure. If the supplies were not being sent back to the village but instead to the front lines, it could only mean one thing: they were planning something big.
"Yes, and the security is extremely tight!"
Mitsukai Shisei recounted everything he had observed but refrained from making any judgments. That was the commander's job, not his.
"Continue gathering intelligence. No matter the cost, we need more information as quickly as possible!"
Danzo, despite his usual caution, recognized the gravity of the situation and decided to allocate more resources to uncover the Sand shinobi's plans. Once Mitsukai Shisei left, Danzo immediately turned to Aburame Shizune.
"Have the 'Wandering Priestess' gather more information. We need to confirm the Sand shinobi's movements!"
Root had a few aces up its sleeve. While the ninja world might be technologically behind, shinobi had their own methods of communication, ensuring that information could be relayed quickly.
"Yes, sir!"
Shizune nodded and left. He was one of Danzo's most trusted lieutenants, the other having been killed in the Root base battle. Now, he was Danzo's sole confidant.
Once alone in his office, Danzo's composure wavered, and a hint of unease crept onto his face. In the past, Hiruzen Sarutobi had always been the one facing the front, while Danzo operated in the shadows. This was the first time he was in the spotlight, and the pressure was beginning to show.
"Is this a coincidence, or..."
Danzo murmured to himself, his eyes scanning the empty office. The timing was suspicious—Dohei had just been demoted, and now the Sand shinobi were launching an attack. But he knew it was impossible for Dohei to have any foreknowledge of the Sand's plans, as even Root had been in the dark. It had to be a coincidence.
Elsewhere, Dohei was fishing by a stream not far from Mount Kikyo.
Fishing!
Yes, after being demoted to warehouse manager, he hadn't even bothered to show up.
This was a clear jab at his dignity. Given his current status, Danzo's move was a blatant attempt to undermine him.
If he were one of the 'good boys,' he would have grudgingly accepted his fate, keeping any complaints to himself. But Dohei wasn't about to play along. He ignored the assignment completely, not because he was being watched and couldn't embezzle, but because it was a position, not a mission. If he refused a mission, it could be seen as treason. But refusing a position was like refusing to go to work; the worst the company could do is 'dock his pay,' not declare him a traitor.
Fishing!
For Dohei, this was far more important than being a warehouse manager. Training in Sage Mode required precise chakra control and the ability to sense natural energy, both of which he could practice while fishing.
"Breaking a sweat, Danzo?"
Dohei's face was a mask of smug satisfaction. He knew Mitsukai Shisei had returned, and there was only one reason he would have rushed back: he had discovered the Sand shinobi's plans!
Danzo would be on edge once he received the news of the Sand's movements. In terms of raw power, Danzo was no match for Orochimaru, and his leadership skills were even worse.
In internal politics, he was a master, but in external warfare, he was a liability. It was a mystery what Leaf Village had done to deserve such a 'hidden dragon.'
Regardless, for the other shinobi villages, anyone from Leaf was fair game—except for Danzo.
Context: Naruto (matched setting to ensure accurate terms)
Rewritten Text:
Without him, Konoha would have already swept through the other shinobi villages.
Who says those standing in the light are the true heroes?
The other villages have managed to survive for so long, and Danzo deserves some credit for that.
Now, Philip Tang is curious to see how Danzo, who is tough in internal conflicts but weak in external battles, will handle the Sand shinobi.
How exciting!
He's just going to sit back and enjoy the show.
It's great to have someone else holding up the sky.
As for his teammates?
They are still out on missions. Once they return, they should be able to earn an A-rank mission contribution.
His most important task right now is to become as familiar as possible with the Sage Mode.
Because when the Sand shinobi army attacks, it will be his stage.
Will his plan cause significant losses for Konoha?
The same question.
Why should it?
Just because he ended up in Konoha, does that mean he has to treat it as his homeland?
As long as it's not his own people suffering, he can only promise not to sabotage the others and maintain a baseline of decency.
Respect others' fates and let go of the urge to save everyone!
Philip Tang lies down with a clear conscience, not the slightest bit worried about Danzo or Konoha.
By the way, his progress with Sage Mode is excellent.
After all, he created it himself, unlike the three great holy sites, which were designed for their own races but had to be modified for human use, leading to problems.
The Great Pillar has the 'Sage Body' and 'Alien Bloodline,' two major cheats, allowing him to ignore these drawbacks.
But for ordinary shinobi trying to learn the Sage Body, the pitfalls are numerous.
Just look at how Jiraiya's Sage Mode causes him to take on a 'toad-like' appearance to see how many issues there are.
Philip Tang, on the other hand, has a Sage Mode specifically designed for humans, which is both easier to learn and more powerful.
He has now far surpassed Jiraiya.
After learning Sage Mode, Jiraiya didn't continue to practice but instead used the 'Twin Technique' to have two Toad Sages assist him, so he didn't have to put in the effort.
Compared to Philip Tang, even though Jiraiya learned it earlier, he has spent far less time and effort on Sage Mode.
It is precisely because of his progress in Sage Mode that Philip Tang has the confidence to stand against the Sand shinobi.
If the village gives him a clear and fair temporary leadership position and doesn't 'kill the horse that has pulled the cart,' he will step up.
Unfortunately, their reaction has already shown their true intentions.
They really are planning to 'kill the horse that has pulled the cart'!
It's no wonder; the Konoha F4 never fail to disappoint when it comes to letting people down.
If it weren't for Philip Tang being a Transmigrator, he would have been completely misled by them.
A few days after Danzo became the commander of the Southwest Shinobi Army, the Sand shinobi began to gather their forces.
Leaving some behind to maintain their occupation, the rest of the Sand shinobi gathered.
More than three thousand Sand shinobi, a number that clearly shows they are going all out.
No one can understand why they are doing this.
By acting as the vanguard and cannon fodder for the Rock shinobi, the Sand shinobi are putting themselves at a disadvantage.
But there must be a hidden agenda behind this.
However, such confidential information is known only by the high-ranking officials of the two villages, making it impossible to gather.
The upcoming Kikyo Mountain offensive will be a decisive battle that could determine Konoha's survival.
If the Sand Village occupies Kikyo Mountain, they can launch a direct attack on Konoha at any time, or at the very least, hold a strategic stronghold to control the western region of the Fire Country.
This significant strategic importance has made Konoha very anxious.
They have dispatched the third batch of reinforcements, including some ungraduated academy students, and have also called upon private armies from various clans, led by Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado to provide support.
Clearly, neither side can afford to lose this battle.
If the Sand shinobi lose, their momentum will plummet, and they will shift from a strategic offensive to a strategic defensive.
So, the Sand shinobi will hold nothing back in this battle.
And Konoha has also revealed a trump card.
A trump card no one expected.
(End of Chapter)
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