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Chapter 422: Going Too Far!
Chapter 422: Going Too Far!
"Haha, this is truly amusing!"
Dong Ping crumpled the intelligence report in his hand, turning it into flames.
With his current strength, manipulating flames had become almost instinctual. What once required the Sun Fist Gloves to accomplish was now second nature, and he could do it faster and better than ever.
But this time, he was genuinely furious.
The Byakugan Wolf really thought he was an easy target, daring to attempt to eliminate him and his Skyguard Lineage in one fell swoop.
It seemed that the assassination attempt was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but a well-planned scheme.
Hmm, if they wanted to weaken Konoha, then dealing with the Skyguard Lineage first was indeed a wise choice.
No matter how rebellious Dong Ping was, in the eyes of outsiders, he was still an integral part of Konoha. In Konoha's time of crisis, he would undoubtedly step in.
Furthermore, when it came to dealing with the Skyguard Lineage, Konoha, in its current state of self-preservation, would definitely not offer any assistance.
From Obito's perspective, this move was undeniably the wisest choice.
The problem was that he had no idea how deeply Dong Ping had hidden his true capabilities.
The power he had displayed so far was already incredibly restrained. If he were to unleash his full strength, it would undoubtedly shock the entire Shinobi World.
However, if he did that, the Skyguard Lineage might become a force to be feared by all the great ninja villages.
Including Konoha!
Therefore, when the Skyguard Lineage fought against the Great Lord Ninja Army, they were not just letting them off easy, but completely.
Now, since the Byakugan Wolf had dared to make a move, Dong Ping couldn't blame him.
Dong Ping's original plan was to secretly infiltrate and control the Suna Hidden Village, and then set his sights on Kirigakure.
But since the enemy had taken the initiative, there was no harm in changing plans.
"What do you plan to do next?"
Nara Kujousei asked tentatively, seeking to understand Dong Ping's choice.
Although the enemy was a Konoha ninja, the Skyguard Lineage was also established by them, and he wanted to know what Dong Ping would decide.
If it were someone like Byakuya or Uchiha Fugaku, he wouldn't need to ask; even if their clan was under attack, they wouldn't leave the front lines.
But with Dong Ping's rebellious nature, he wasn't so sure.
"Of course, I'll continue dealing with the Cloud Village Ninja," Dong Ping replied, his face instantly returning to normal as if the previous tension had been a mere illusion.
Hearing this response, Nara Kujousei glanced at Danzo beside him but received no additional information.
Clearly, Danzo couldn't discern Dong Ping's thoughts either.
If he could, Nara Kujousei would have loved to grab Dong Ping by the collar and warn him.
Your home has been infiltrated!
Unfortunately, not only were their strengths vastly different, but the current situation also didn't allow him to do so.
If the Skyguard Lineage faced trouble, it might be a blessing in disguise for the village.
The higher-ups had always sought to restrict and suppress the Skyguard Lineage, and now that an 'outsider' had taken action, they would outwardly express anger and concern while secretly rejoicing.
One shouldn't overestimate the village's integrity.
Even Sarutobi Kazumi, the Hokage, wouldn't side with the Skyguard Lineage.
He was the Hokage of Konoha, not the Skyguard Lineage. The Skyguard Lineage's growth had become too much of a threat to Konoha.
This was evident from their gradual absorption of smaller ninja clans, including the Uchiha Eldest and the Oilada Clan.
And it wasn't just in this aspect; their influence on commerce was even greater.
Currently, Konoha's economy, in data terms, had already declined by nearly ten percent.
Don't underestimate this figure.
It was because the Skyguard Lineage's development period was too short, and Konoha's strength far surpassed theirs, at least in the eyes of merchants, which was why the decline was limited.
If the Skyguard Lineage continued to grow, this share would keep increasing, making life difficult for Konoha.
Given these threats, it was no surprise that Sarutobi Kazumi, as the Hokage, would make such a choice.
So, he had always tacitly approved of the Root Division's actions against the Skyguard Lineage.
Now, with the Kirigakure ninja attacking the Skyguard Lineage, if he had sufficient strength, he wouldn't mind lending a hand.
But with Konoha already stretched thin, there was no spare capacity, and naturally, they couldn't intervene.
Only to say, the Byakugan Wolf truly seized a golden opportunity.
The squad scattered and left the valley.
After silently advancing for several hours, the time reached the final dark hours before dawn.
Bang, bang!
Signal flares lit up the night sky, indicating that the reconnaissance team had encountered the Cloud Village Ninja.
The ninjas' mobility was too formidable!
Once they knew the location of the remnant Leaf forces, they would naturally rush to the scene without delay.
"It seems we're surrounded. Lord Dong Ping, do you have any suggestions?" Nara Kujousei asked.
Among those present, he was the most familiar with the enemy's capabilities.
After all, when the enemy served as the main general of the Southwest Ninja Army, they had made a remarkable comeback against all odds, defeating a stronger opponent.
When facing such a formidable foe, it would be foolish not to seek their counsel.
The reason he hadn't done so earlier was that the situation was still under control, and Sarutobi Shinzo was the main general. Asking for advice would be akin to handing over command.
But now, with Sarutobi Shinzo in trouble and the ninja army in disarray, someone needed to step up and take charge.
He was self-aware; he lacked the charisma, strength, and authority for such a role.
As for Danzo?
While he was undoubtedly skilled in plotting and scheming, Nara Kujousei would have to be out of his mind to hand over command to him.
"Are you sure you want to hear my thoughts, Kujousei?"
A dangerous glint flashed in Dong Ping's eyes.
Initially, he had planned to slack off, and he had been doing so.
But the Byakugan Wolf had gone too far, treating him like an easy target, and the Cloud Village Ninja's advantage was overwhelming. If left unchecked, the Leaf Village might suffer a severe blow, forcing the Skyguard Lineage to bear the brunt of the attack, which was not something he wanted to see.
Therefore, he decided to take a stand without further probing into Sarutobi Kazumi's or the Leaf Village's hidden cards.
If he didn't act decisively, he would be playing the part of a pig too well.
"Of course!"
Nara Kujousei nodded emphatically.
He had no other choice, and any potential consequences would have to be dealt with later.
Danzo, who was standing by his side, remained silent.
Although he had a peculiar personality, he wasn't foolish. He understood that in such a situation, only someone like Dong Ping could 'turn the tide'.
Thus, even with his ambition for the general's position, he never considered vying for it at this critical juncture.
It could only be said that Danzo's mindset had undergone a significant shift.
Initially, in the Hokage's office, he had set his mind on undermining Sarutobi Shinzo and seizing command.
But upon learning that the Cloud Village Army had annihilated the Leaf Village's border forces, he adopted a wait-and-see attitude.
Now, his stance had transformed into one of outright avoidance.
The general's position had become a massive pitfall, where one wrong move could lead to complete annihilation.
Under such circumstances, how could he possibly oppose Nara Kujousei's power transfer?
In his heart, he might even secretly wish for Dong Ping's misfortune.
"Engage the Cloud Village Ninja head-on and let them know that even if they can annihilate us, it will come at a tremendous cost!"
Dong Ping solemnly stated his insane plan.
Yes, it was as crazy as it sounded.
He was ready to take on the enemy with just a fraction of their numbers.
"Uchiha Dong Ping, are you trying to sacrifice us all?"
Danzo couldn't help but speak up in protest.
Dong Ping's suggestion was unreliable, essentially a suicide mission.
Dong Ping didn't immediately explain or retaliate as he usually would; instead, he calmly observed Nara Kujousei, awaiting his reaction.
Despite the madness of the proposal, Nara Kujousei didn't immediately object. Instead, he asked, "What is your plan, Lord Dong Ping?"
It seemed that if Dong Ping could convince him, he would agree.
Hearing this, Danzo looked at the two with disbelief.
Only Mountain Clan Houshi, who was silently following alongside, seemed to understand something in his eyes.
Soon, Dong Ping revealed his reasons for proposing such a reckless plan.
(End of Chapter)
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