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Chapter 122: In This World, What Good Is Just Being Strong?
Chapter 122: In This World, What Good Is Just Being Strong?
How dare he!
Everyone on the mountaintop was thinking the same thing.
Even Shikaku hadn't expected Tohei to speak so bluntly.
Apefei Shinno, after all, was the son of the Hokage and the head of the Anbu Department.
Was he angry just because Tohei didn't call him 'sir'?
That was ridiculous!
"What, am I wrong?" Tohei asked, his face full of curiosity.
Now, he was a true Sage. Was it really too much to ask for someone to call him 'sir'?
Apefei Shinno!
He was just an Elite Jonin, and his position as head of the Anbu Department was entirely due to connections. Was it too much to ask for such a favor-seeker to show some respect to a Kage-level powerhouse?
Tohei wanted to teach him a lesson.
The truth only lies within the range of ninjutsu!
If you're not as strong, you need to understand your place.
And while he was at it, he could also test the other's mettle.
"You dare to say that Lord Shinno is impolite!"
Apefei Koko, the female Jonin of the Apefei clan who had previously come to Tohei over the Honda Chamber's easy profits, spoke up.
The Apefei, Shimura, Sento, and Mizuho clans were old allies, and their younger generations naturally formed a tight-knit circle.
Apefei Shinno was the leader of this circle, so Koko's reaction was understandable.
Not only was he the leader of his clan's younger generation, but he was also her lover. Defending him was only natural.
"Why not?"
"Has he ever beaten Yugao or Rosha in battle?"
"With his current strength, he can't even bring himself to call me 'sir.' Is he planning to send the village's ninjas to their deaths?"
...
Tohei let loose, feeling quite satisfied.
He even turned his insults into concerns for the village.
For the village!
This was the favorite excuse of Danzo, whether it was to become Hokage or to deal with the Uchiha. Now, Tohei was mimicking him.
Standing on the moral high ground to insult someone felt great.
Of course, he didn't lay a hand on anyone, nor did he use any pressure.
Apefei Jiraiya had his limits.
He could tolerate a few insults, no matter how annoyed he was.
After all, he was a 'ninja hero' and had the heart to bear it, but if it got worse, he wouldn't be able to hold back.
"Lord Tohei!"
Apefei Shinno suddenly spoke, his expression unchanged.
But his fists were clenched tight!
If he could, he would have punched Tohei in the face.
A lucky brat who managed to master Sage Mode, how dare he mock his strength?
In terms of effort, he was confident he didn't fall short of anyone, but talent was a different matter. What could he do? He was desperate!
Tohei was hitting him where it hurt the most, and he couldn't counter.
It was precisely because of this talent gap that he yearned to become Hokage, to wash away the shame brought by his lack of talent.
If he could complete this mission, he would be one step closer to that position. For now, he was willing to lower his head.
"If you need any help, just talk to Shikaku!"
Tohei stopped provoking him.
He didn't want to push Shinno to the point where he might pull out a kunai and go all out.
But when Tohei turned to Shikaku, the latter's face turned awkward.
"Lord Tohei, I'm also going to send people to support them!"
Yes.
The Southwest Ninja Army wasn't just providing supplies; they were also sending people.
Shikaku was a temporary advisor, so it made sense for him to help, but sending additional support was a different matter.
"..."
Tohei was silent for a moment before nodding.
"Alright."
Too damn unfair.
Even if the village would eventually target him, this was too rushed.
They say 'kill the donkey after it has carried the millstone,' but the village hadn't even let him carry the millstone before trying to kill him. Did they really think he was as naive as White Fang or the Uchiha, unable to see the hidden meaning behind their actions?
Yes, the three great ninja clans had promised not to weaken the Southwest Ninja Army.
But they hadn't weakened it; they had just 'borrowed' some of its forces, which was a reasonable and justified move.
If he were a straightforward leader like White Fang, Jiraiya, Minato, or even Orochimaru, he might have tolerated it, putting the village's interests first.
But not Tohei.
He was the big picture!
If the village wouldn't treat him like a human, he wouldn't hesitate to give them a 'righteous backstab.'
Even if there are casualties, so what?
The ninja world is a grand stage—come if you dare!
Once you choose to step onto the stage, you must be prepared to pay with your life.
The atmosphere then became a bit strange.
To Hei looked relaxed, while Nara Shikaku was visibly uneasy.
The group of three men and one woman—Sarutobi Saiko, Koharu Utatane, Sento Nomaru, and Mizuhito Ameno—looked smug.
Sarutobi Shin no Suke wore an expression of genuine pleasure, as if he had encountered something delightful.
You think you’re tough?
In this world, you need power and connections. Being good at fighting is just a joke!
That was pretty much how he felt.
Before long, the group left under Nara Shikaku’s lead.
"Do you want to?"
The moment they turned, Hyuga Aizuki’s sweet expression turned dark and terrifying, her aura of killing intent almost tangible.
It was all an act!
It was her instinct.
Without this ability, she would never have survived within the Hyuga clan after her parents' incident.
She had been playing the role of a background character, and even Nara Shikaku, the intellectual powerhouse of Konoha, hadn’t noticed her.
She couldn’t take it anymore.
She could endure it if it was against her, but if it was against To Hei, she couldn’t stand it.
So what if he’s the Hokage’s son?
Want to take him down?
As long as To Hei nods, Hyuga Aizuki guarantees he won’t see the next sunrise.
With her current strength and the assistance of the Byakugan, assassinating the Hokage’s son would be a breeze.
By the way, her only concern had always been To Hei; the others didn’t even register in her mind.
"No need. A ‘well-meaning’ person will step up to uphold justice soon enough!"
To Hei wasn’t angry.
He had anticipated that the Konoha F4 would act this way and had already taken steps to thwart them (by sparing Yugao and Rosha, and the Sand ninja army), so there was no reason to be angry.
His outburst just now was not only to vent his frustration but also to test the intentions of this ‘Konohamaru’s’ father.
Konohamaru!
His reputation was significant; he was the crown prince of the Sarutobi clan, the one everyone in the clan supported.
But To Hei didn’t like him at all.
Because he had always been spoiled and, due to his special status, no one could discipline him.
Don’t use age as an excuse; being a ninja is a profession that matures you quickly.
A five-year-old prodigy can ‘think like a Hokage,’ and Konohamaru was the type of brat who was completely spoiled, and his past misdeeds were all forgiven and forgotten.
It was really disgusting!
That’s why To Hei wanted to test his father and see what kind of person he was.
The result could only be described as ‘mediocre.’
If he were a regular ninja, he would be considered ‘excellent,’ but as the ‘son of the Hokage,’ he was woefully inadequate.
Just look at his strength.
The Sarutobi clan would have poured countless resources into his training.
Yet, at over twenty years old, he was merely an elite Jonin. His talent was clearly lacking.
People like Onoki were Kage-level, the Fourth Raikage and Bee were Kage-level… there was simply no comparison.
Kage-level!
It’s not something you can achieve just by piling on resources.
However, there are several special techniques that can help someone break this barrier.
For example, the Uchiha’s Mangekyo Sharingan, the Sand ninja’s Magnet Release, the Rock ninja’s Dust Release, and the Cloud ninja’s Lightning Release Chakra Mode… and so on.
But the Sarutobi clan didn’t possess any of these.
"Well-meaning person?"
Hyuga Aizuki retracted her killing intent and resumed her innocent and pure act.
"Someone who not only helps me get even but also gives me benefits. Isn’t that a well-meaning person?"
After saying this cryptic statement, To Hei gave her a task.
Nighttime!
Two kilometers from the Sand ninja camp.
Hyuga Aizuki, lying in wait, occasionally activated her Byakugan to scan the surroundings, preventing patrol teams from discovering her.
"Am I supposed to monitor the Sand ninja to help the village?"
She didn’t understand why To Hei wanted her to do this.
In her view, since the village wanted to take their power, it would be a miracle if they didn’t side with the Sand ninja, let alone help them.
But even with her doubts, she didn’t question the task and executed it diligently.
Soon, Hyuga Aizuki saw a familiar massive chakra signature enter her field of vision and quickly approach along the marked path.
When the person arrived, she saw their peculiar attire.
(End of Chapter)
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