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Chapter 213: The Yellow Flash Takes the Stage!
Chapter 213: The Yellow Flash Takes the Stage!
Konoha can't hold on any longer!
The Cloud Shinobi Army from the Land of Lightning, ever since killing the Mizukage a few months ago, has been on a relentless offensive.
They even dispatched a unit led by the "A and B" duo, circumventing the front line defenses and striking into the Fire Country from the flank.
Although Minato Namikaze led a force to intercept them,
the enemy was waging guerrilla warfare, avoiding direct confrontation with Konoha's intercepting forces.
With the offensive side holding the initiative, the difficulty of interception is evident.
Unless the enemy is stubbornly pursuing a strategic goal, it's indeed difficult to stop them.
There had been intense battles between the two sides.
Following this battle, Minato Namikaze finally earned his title:
"The Yellow Flash!"
In combat, he single-handedly faced off against the "A and B" duo, the strongest new generation of Cloud Shinobi.
Just like during the battle at Mount Kikyo, where Tang Ping turned the tide and defeated two Sand Shinobi Shadow Level Bodyguards, combined with Konoha Village's full support, his fame quickly surpassed Tang Ping's.
After all, one is strong but has a rebellious nature, while the other is a loyal member of the Hokage lineage. Who would the village choose to support?
Even a second of hesitation would be a lack of respect for the "Will of Fire."
When the other side's fame surged like a tidal wave, it even made Tang Ping, who had been conducting experiments, feel a bit envious.
Originally, he was the brightest star in Konoha, but he was suddenly surpassed.
However, thinking about how he was undermining Konoha's foundations... it didn't matter anymore.
But when Orochimaru and the Third Raikage clashed a few days ago, and due to Daido's sudden ambush, the front line couldn't hold, forcing Minato Namikaze to be recalled.
Thus, the "A and B" duo was free, and during this time, they wreaked havoc in the northeastern region of the Fire Country.
Under pressure, the village decided to send Tang Ping and Team 404 to the Fire-Lightning battlefield to intercept the "A and B" duo, ideally driving them back.
However, given his current status, he couldn't just be ordered around, so it had to be negotiated.
That's why Tang Ping saw this as an opportunity.
An opportunity to bring back the members of the Main Branch and over a hundred civilian shinobi.
Already being suppressed as a Shadow Level Bodyguard, not only was his authority halved, but his fame was also suppressed, and he was tasked with dealing with the Mizukage... He had endured all of this, but they now wanted to "freeload" on him, treating him like a soft target, like White Fang and Fugaku, who were brainwashed by the Will of Fire?
Tang Ping had ample reason to "cause trouble" and didn't care about the bigger picture. So, if the village wanted him to act, they had to offer something in return.
And this something could be in exchange for "releasing" the people he wanted.
Once the Uchiha Main Branch family members were brought out, they would be firmly under his control.
As for the over a hundred civilian shinobi family members, they were just extras; the village didn't pay much attention to them.
Now, you understand why, despite the village hinting at his involvement earlier, he used excuses like "experiments are important" and "feeling unwell" to delay, right?
It was to negotiate terms with the village.
Now, with the village on the verge of collapse, they actively offered to help persuade the Uchiha to allow the Main Branch to relocate from Konoha in exchange for his assistance.
This was because "the meat is still in the pot"; even if they relocated from Konoha, they would still be in the Fire Country, otherwise, there would be no negotiation.
"Let's go, we're heading back!"
Tang Ping, with a smile that even an AK couldn't suppress, said to Hyuga Cangyue beside him.
He then bid farewell to the others, emphasizing the future "pie" to Wailiang before quickly leaving.
Returning to the Tian Shou Pavilion, it was only evening.
But Tang Ping couldn't wait, immediately summoning Yamakai Koji and the Uchiha four-person team.
Yayi, Jingxiang, Sho, and Hachidai.
Among them, Hachidai had entered the core circle due to his strong management skills.
"The village can't withstand the harassment of the Cloud Shinobi Army and wants our team to help drive back the A and B duo. I'm prepared to agree!"
Tang Ping announced his decision as soon as they met.
"The village has been suppressing us so much, why should we care so much?"
Uchiha Sho looked annoyed.
He was a martial combat enthusiast, hoping to overthrow the village leadership with force to elevate the Uchiha, so how could he view the village leadership favorably?
"Is the village offering you something in exchange, sir?"
Uchiha Hachidai probed tentatively.
What a smart person!
Uchiha Jingxiang is also smart, but her talent is all in genjutsu, not in internal affairs.
"Great, the higher-ups have agreed to help us 'persuade' the Uchiha, to move the Main Branch out of the village!"
Tang Ping announced this good news.
It truly was good news for the Uchiha! They were a remnant army that couldn't return home, and now they could reunite with their families, which would undoubtedly make them very happy.
"Really!"
"Fantastic!"
Xiang and Hachidai couldn't help but show their excitement.
"But will the village so easily fulfill this agreement?"
Uchiha Jingxiang raised a question, reminding Tang Ping that the village might try to play some tricks.
"Don't worry, I'll get the village to agree before we leave. When the time comes, Yayi, you will lead the team to bring the people out, and you must complete the task as quickly as possible!"
Tang Ping, of course, understood that when it came to not treating people as humans, the village leadership was never human, so he was well-prepared.
Money first, then action! As long as the matter wasn't resolved, he wouldn't move.
Moral coercion and the greater good were useless against him.
He was an entertainer, hoping for bloodshed, and even if Konoha were destroyed, he would only be disappointed that he had no place to feed on, never feeling any sympathy.
Entertainers fear nothing!
If it were someone like White Fang or Minato Namikaze, they might prioritize the village, thinking they must resolve any issues before anything else.
That's why they were manipulated to death by the village.
"That's good!"
Uchiha Jingxiang strongly agreed.
Once the Main Branch was brought out, they would be completely free.
The key was that they would still be within Fire Country, and the village would not act without a good reason, nor could other shinobi villages do anything.
An event like the Uzumaki Clan's destruction in Whirlpool Country would not happen to them.
"After we leave, Hachidai, Xiaolin Ping, and Yebi Daxiong will be responsible for..."
Tang Ping gave instructions for what to do after they left.
In short, after they left, the Southwest Shinobi Army should focus on defense and not create any trouble, even if it meant defying the village's orders.
He was genuinely afraid that once he left, the village might take advantage of the situation.
Uchiha Yayi and the others would also go with him to Konoha to bring the people out.
He was worried that 'someone' might disguise themselves as bandits or shinobi from another village and directly eliminate the migration team, which would make him cry.
It wasn't an unfounded worry.
With Danzo's 'brain-dead' personality, he might genuinely think that the Main Branch would pose a future threat to the village and actually carry out such a despicable act.
He dared to assassinate the Hokage, so what wouldn't he do?
In terms of boldness, Danzo was truly the strongest in Konoha.
After finalizing the plan, they didn't worry that the Main Branch in the village wouldn't want to leave.
Head of the household power was that significant, and staying in the village would only mean being marginalized.
With Uchiha Yayi and the others in the Tian Shou Pavilion, neither the village nor the clan would treat the Main Branch well.
The clan would marginalize them out of guilt.
They had just agreed to 'sacrifice' them, but then found out they were still around, which would be a stain and a disgrace. Seeing the Main Branch would remind them of this, so they wouldn't have a good attitude.
Therefore, from start to finish, neither Tang Ping nor Uchiha Yayi and the others believed the Main Branch would refuse to relocate.
After all, they would still live in Fire Country, not abroad, and there was no need to worry about acclimatization.
After discussing, they sent the news back to the clan to prepare the Main Branch.
The next day!
Tang Ping and Team 404, along with nearly two hundred 'private troops,' began their journey.
The Tian Shou Pavilion was left to the Southwest Shinobi Army.
As for trading with the Land of Water, it was handed over to Yebi Daxiong, to be handled as a regular mission.
In other words, they would pay for it!
As part of the Southwest Shinobi Army, they had the authority to do so.
With the route secured, the danger was greatly reduced. Sending a few small teams with an elite jonin in charge would ensure everything went smoothly.
Once they entered the Land of Water, they would have support from the Terumi and Uzumaki Clans, so there was little danger.
Would they be suspected of a backdoor deal?
Please, the trade was conducted by the 'United Fruit Guild,' with no connection to Tang Ping. If anyone spreads rumors, I'll sue them for defamation!
(End of Chapter)
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