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Chapter 184: Taking Over Gosei... Chashan!
Chapter 184: Taking Over Gosei... Chashan!
What a disaster!
It turns out to be the entire Sarutobi family.
Sarutobi Shinno, Sarutobi Kikyo, Sarutobi Asuma, and Uzuki Yuhi.
I've really stirred up the Sarutobi hive.
Wait a minute!
Yuhi doesn't have the Sarutobi surname anymore.
Oh, well, that's fine then.
Over time, she's grown even more beautiful.
(16-year-old state, currently under 11 years old)
Asuma really needs to die!
Using his status as the son of the Hokage to chase after girls, he's completely lost all sense of shame.
"Uchiha Dohei!"
Sarutobi Shinno's smile froze.
He hadn't expected to run into this guy while out with his girlfriend and brother.
And the armor on Kanzaki Koji—could it be the legendary ninja tool of the Kanzaki clan?
"I'm glad you recognized me at first glance," Dohei said, shaking his head lightly. "But it really irks me that you didn't even call me 'sir'!"
The same old excuse, the same old reason.
He didn't even need to think of an excuse to get angry.
And Dohei had never hidden his disdain for the Sarutobi clan.
He was just that bold.
In anyone else's case, they'd be dead and buried.
But he, being a powerful Kage-level ninja who didn't care about the village, had the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, completely at a loss.
Because Dohei had already shown his rebellious streak.
He was truly a rebel at heart!
And yet, Konoha couldn't afford to lose him, especially during the Great Shinobi War.
So, instead of punishing him, Sarutobi Hiruzen warned the clan not to provoke Dohei.
Now, Shinno found himself in a difficult position.
Dohei's words made his fists clench, and he wanted nothing more than to punch him in the face.
But his rational mind told him not only to refrain from doing so but to swallow his pride.
Dohei wouldn't hold back, and if Shinno made a move, he might end up with a FACE-PLATE to the face, ruining his social life.
"Dohei-sama!"
Sarutobi Shinno kneeled quickly, not that he hadn't done so before.
"Hmm," Dohei nodded approvingly, then delivered a line that made Shinno's blood boil, "Actually, I don't like all this formality either!"
You really don't?
Shinno wanted to spray him with a mouthful of salt water, but the gap in strength and status kept him in check.
"By the way, what conditions did the village use to get you... all back from the Sand ninjas?"
Dohei asked curiously.
Though it was officially a prisoner exchange, anyone with a modicum of intelligence knew there was more to it.
The Sand ninjas weren't in the charity business, and they wouldn't just let a Hokage's son go.
"This has nothing to do with you, right?"
Before Shinno could answer, Kikyo stepped in to protect her husband.
Their relationship was obvious to anyone with eyes.
It seemed the future brat, Sarutobi Konohamaru, would be their child.
"I'm just curious. Jiraiya's ramen is really good, so why don't you sit down and have some, if you're not afraid of me!"
Dohei threw in a jab and then pointed to the long bench.
Without that last sentence, the group might have fled immediately. But because of it, they had no choice but to sit down.
Slurp!
As time passed, their expressions changed.
They realized that Team 404 was a concentration of monsters.
Ignoring the core member, Dohei, who was already a Kage-level ninja and village elder at such a young age.
The other two teammates were also remarkable. One, the same age as Dohei, was an elite Jonin specializing in taijutsu, a true prodigy.
The last member, a Hyuga branch family member, was unremarkable in every way but could eat dozens of bowls of ramen, stacking them higher than his head, and still keep eating.
Terrifying!
If not for the Byakugan confirming it, they might have thought he was from the Akimichi clan.
They waited patiently for Hyuga Aoi to finish eating, and only when he was about 80% full did Dohei stand up to pay the bill, giving Asuma and the red-eyed beauty beside him a displeased glance.
If he had an excuse, he would have beaten Asuma every time he saw him.
Asama lowered his head silently under the intense gaze of Tang Ping.
He used to be the one bullying others. When did he ever become the one being bullied?
But the man in front of him was truly capable of striking fear into his heart, so he instinctively felt wary.
"Let's go!"
Tang Ping led the way out of the ramen shop, achieving his purpose of having Sanjikan Koji's new appearance seen by the villagers.
Next, he had to take up his new post.
The Southwest Shinobi Army!
By now, it must have been properly organized.
Only after everything was in place would he, as the 'commander,' be allowed back into the army.
Otherwise, with him stationed there, Danzo wouldn't be able to do anything.
Yes, a well-laid plan!
If it weren't for his desire to head to the new defense zone, he would never have complied with the village's higher-ups.
The southernmost region of the Land of Fire, bordering the Land of Rivers and the sea, was a prime location, often referred to as the 'foundation of kings.'
In the future, that area would be his base. Once he developed it, he could use his power to act independently while still nominally following orders.
He wasn't foolish enough to openly oppose Konoha; instead, he would gradually erode their influence.
Other transmigrants either raised the banner of rebellion and fought the village or found a secluded corner far from Konoha to start anew, completely wasting their resources.
Konoha itself was the best resource.
Talent, resources, and territory were the best in the shinobi world. Not using them to strengthen himself would be sheer folly.
The small shinobi clans that had pledged allegiance to him had already begun building bases, gathering people, and conducting preliminary surveys in their assigned areas.
The Honda Trading Company was continuously raising funds and purchasing various supplies for him.
In the future, those bases would belong to him, not Konoha.
After all, he was the only Konoha shinobi; the forces under his command were not, and thus could act without Konoha's direct control.
There were precedents for this.
The major shinobi clans had numerous industries throughout the Land of Fire.
Did anyone really think they were all confined to the village?
Indeed, while the shinobi-related activities were in the village, their trading companies and industries were spread throughout the Land of Fire.
Now, Tang Ping was preparing to follow their example.
Soon, Tang Ping's leave ended, and he received orders to head to his assigned defense zone.
He left the village immediately, without hesitation.
Did he really enjoy playing 'house' with these LYBs (Lazy, Young, and Boring)?
This time, he wasn't just leaving with his 404 Squad (the others had already left earlier). There were also numerous caravans and a large number of civilians from the small shinobi clans.
They had no future in the village and preferred to take a chance with Tang Ping.
The caravans were also laden with a significant amount of supplies, many of which were sponsored by his 'top benefactor.'
Without a proper excuse before, this was the perfect opportunity to take them along.
The large number of caravans successfully left the village.
"Taking up my post in... Tea Mountain City!"
Tang Ping almost said it out loud as he left the village.
Tea Mountain City!
It was the location he had chosen for the Southwest Shinobi Army's base.
Despite its name, the city had a population of less than a few thousand and was in a remote area.
Tang Ping would first go to Kikyou City, pick up half of the Southwest Shinobi Army assigned to him, and then head to the base.
He didn't need to worry about the caravans' safety.
After all, with Hyuga Aozuki and Sanjikan Koji protecting them, even a Kage-level attacker would be repelled.
And that was with their hidden strength.
If they revealed their full power, even if a powerful shinobi like Onoki attacked, they would be caught off guard and forced to retreat.
However, what Tang Ping didn't know was that as he left the caravans, a message appeared in the black market of various money changers.
Someone was offering a bounty to raid the caravans and had mentioned the significant amount of wealth they carried.
"Such a good opportunity?"
A figure with beady eyes and numerous scars from surgery put away the paper money and saw the bounty.
After a moment, he accepted the bounty and left the money changer.
Bounty hunters in other locations also began taking up the offer.
(End of Chapter)
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