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Chapter 142: The Envy-Inducing Mountain Koji!
Chapter 142: The Envy-Inducing Mountain Koji!
Back to the village for a report!
Though the order didn't say it outright, that was the gist of it.
Upon receiving the order, Tohei was not worried; in fact, he was extremely pleased.
Finally, some entertainment!
As a person who thrives on amusement, he couldn't let an opportunity like this pass, especially since lying low wasn't an option.
Before leaving, Tohei said, "I'm leaving Kikyo Mountain in your hands!"
He glanced meaningfully at Nara Den and Shimura Shun.
Even if they knew there was something fishy, it was up to them to be smart enough to handle it.
If they crossed him, he wouldn't hesitate to be ruthless.
He didn't care who they had backing them.
Even the Second Hokage wouldn't be spared, let alone the mere Shimura and Nara clans.
If they were going to cause trouble, they needed to be prepared for the consequences.
"Yes, Lord Tohei!" they both replied, their voices tinged with apprehension.
Clearly, they understood the threat in Tohei's words.
Once Tohei and his team left, Nara Den turned to Shimura Shun.
"Whatever you're planning, I won't interfere unless you have an official order from the village!"
As a smart person, he knew that Shimura Shun had a hidden agenda for becoming the deputy commander through a trade.
"Agreed!"
Shimura Shun hesitated for a moment before nodding.
While his help would make the plan easier to execute, the Nara clan wasn't one to be trifled with, and it was best to avoid unnecessary trouble.
On the other side!
"Tohei, are you not afraid that Shimura Shun will do something after we leave?"
Hyuga Seigetsu asked curiously.
Yes, she and Mountain Koji were also returning to the village this time.
The others were just tagging along for a leave.
Tohei had specifically requested their presence.
As the commander, it was only natural for him to bring some guards, right?
No one thought that someone who had just escaped Onoki's pursuit and injured his "Purifying Flame" would need guards.
But since Tohei had spoken, no one would dare to argue.
Thus, the Southwest Shinobi Army, which had been stationed outside for years with no chance to return to the village, now had a group of "guards."
And it wasn't a small group!
A hundred-person guard detail was the result of Nara Den's suggestion. Otherwise, Tohei would have been perfectly fine with bringing a few hundred.
"If he wants to do something, isn't that a good thing?"
Tohei replied with a hint of anticipation in his voice.
Yes, he was eagerly waiting for Shimura Shun to cause trouble.
He saw the Southwest Shinobi Army as a tool and wouldn't mind if something happened. In fact, it would be entertaining.
"You're right!"
Hyuga Seigetsu nodded, understanding Tohei's thoughts.
With their strength, even if the other side tried to cause trouble, they would only end up in a painful situation.
"By the way, I've brought some gifts. You'll be surprised!"
Tohei glanced at the tightly wrapped bundle on Mountain Koji's back.
If someone were to open it, they would find not a treasure, but a vibrant green branch.
But this tree was no ordinary tree.
The Fusang Tree!
It was Tohei's most prized possession, carefully cultivated by him.
Even the Otsutsuki clan used the "God Tree" to harvest the shinobi world, and Tohei intended to learn from their success.
The branches of the Fusang Tree could be used to create "Nature's Power" potions.
Previously, due to its small size, he had only used it for himself.
Now, he could use it as a resource.
Only he could do this. The three great holy lands would never part with such valuable resources.
For example, Myobokuzan.
The toads there undoubtedly had many valuable items, but Jiraiya and Naruto could only use toad oil within the holy land. What other resources did they get?
From this, one could see how stingy the three great holy lands were.
While Tohei's Yumegahama was far from as developed as the great holy lands, he had full control over his resources and could use the hot springs and Fusang Tree as he pleased.
Here is the rewritten chapter with non-English characters replaced with their English equivalents or transliterations:
Chapter: I Really Don't Want to Try So Hard!
"Three Great Holy Lands? Dream on."
After just half a day, the homesick team returned to Hidden Leaf Village.
"Finally back!"
"Yeah!"
"We owe it all to Captain Dohei!"
...
Various exclamations of relief and gratitude echoed from the hundred 'guards.'
They understood why Dohei had brought them along, so they were grateful.
The two registration ninjas at the gate, unlike before, didn't insist on them completing the registration before entering the village. Instead, they stood respectfully on either side of the gate, welcoming them.
A Shadow-level ninja and the commander of the Shadow Troop, who would be so foolish as to make them register?
But only they were treated this way. If it were the next generation of gatekeepers, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane, things would be different.
Their strength was so formidable that even Pain, who came to Hidden Leaf Village to carry rice, wouldn't dare to storm the gate and had to find another way to attack.
The might of the gatekeepers was truly terrifying!
Dohei would have cooperated with the registration if it were them.
"Dismissed!"
Upon entering the village, Dohei announced the team's dismissal.
The guards immediately scattered, heading home, leaving only the three members of Team 404 on the spot.
"Hoji, Aoi, go back first. Meet at the Hokage Tower tomorrow!"
Dohei gestured for them to leave.
Next, he planned to return to the Uchiha Clan Estate to take care of some business and rest for a day, preparing for the entertainment to come tomorrow.
"Sure!"
Aoi Hyuga turned and left, acting as if they were just ordinary teammates.
Her acting and ability to disguise herself were indeed impressive, making outsiders think she had a strained relationship with the other two members of Team 404.
Hoji Yamashiro handed his belongings to Dohei and then left.
At this point, he was the pride of the Yamashiro Clan.
After all, achieving the rank of Jonin was enough to restore the family's honor.
The only thing holding him back from a Jonin promotion was the complex process involved. Otherwise, he could have been promoted directly.
Jonin!
It wasn't just a symbol of strength but also of power and status.
Every Jonin was considered part of the village's middle management, and their trust was essential even in the selection of the Hokage.
Of course, that was the rule.
Some unseemly individuals bypassed the trust vote and took their positions directly.
But a single Jonin was enough to support a small ninja clan.
The once-declining Yamashiro Clan instantly became desirable.
Many families even offered marriage alliances.
Yes, you heard that right.
Despite being bald, Hoji Yamashiro had multiple attractive girls pursuing him.
Ninjas admired strength!
Strength was the ultimate truth.
So, even though the Divine Ascension Surgery had left him bald, his elite Jonin strength by the age of fifteen was undoubtedly at the 'uper genius' level.
If it weren't for Dohei, who was a transcendent being, Hoji could have been considered the strongest genius in Hidden Leaf Village.
Envy, jealousy, and hatred!
The rest of the village was envious to the point of splitting atoms.
This time, Hoji's return to the village meant dealing with the family's marriage alliances.
And... there was a special task given to him by Dohei.
Poaching!
He urgently needed reliable and promising subordinates.
Where else would he find more talented people than in Hidden Leaf Village?
Being a ninja was a gift.
Ordinary people weren't completely out of the running, but the resources required for them to achieve the same level of improvement were dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of times more than what a Hidden Leaf Village resident needed.
Now, you understand why the proportion of ninjas in the village was so high, while the proportion of ninjas among ordinary people was so low. It wasn't just about resources but also about bloodline and talent.
With Hoji as an example, he could easily attract these declining small ninja clans.
The orphans in the orphanage had a bright future, but it would take some time before they could be of direct use. Using these people to bolster his ranks in the meantime was the best approach.
In a sense, Hoji Yamashiro was an advertisement for attracting talent.
However, while things were going smoothly for Hoji, things were different for Aoi Hyuga.
(End of Chapter)
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