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Chapter 484: Challenging Konoha's Strongest Taijutsu
Chapter 484: Challenging Konoha's Strongest Taijutsu
"Before we decide on our cooperation, I'd like everyone to ponder a question," Mu Yue said. "What is the most important task for our Ninja Sect at this stage?"
The atmosphere in the room turned quiet as all the ninjas contemplated Mu Yue's question.
"The most important task is to build upon the foundation of the ancient Ninja Sect and bring the ninja world to everlasting peace, isn't it?" Yahiko thought of the ultimate dream of the Ninja Sect.
The ultimate dream of the Ninja Sect was the most magnificent and thrilling aspiration Yahiko had ever heard.
A world of peace, where everyone lived equally, understood each other, and hatred no longer existed—it was a harmonious world.
However, Yahiko shook his head. As grand and inspiring as the ultimate dream was, it seemed a bit unrealistic at the moment. There were too many issues to address, and it wasn't a goal that could be achieved overnight.
As time passed, quiet murmurs began to fill the room.
"The current task definitely isn't to overthrow the daimyo. That would only plunge the Rain Country into further chaos."
As more ninjas joined the discussion, their voices grew louder.
"Nagato, why don't you share your thoughts?" Mu Yue spoke up again, calling on Nagato.
Nagato slowly stood up, his expression hesitant. He felt that Mu Yue should have called on Yahiko instead, as Yahiko excelled more in this aspect.
But seeing the encouraging look on Mu Yue's face, Nagato took a deep breath, and most of his hesitation faded away. He couldn't let Mu Yue down.
"I believe the most important task for the Ninja Sect at this stage is to restore peace in the Rain Country," Nagato began. "Due to various reasons, the Rain Country is currently in a state of chaos. This chaotic environment has become a breeding ground for ninja organizations of all sizes.
These ninja organizations further contribute to the disorder, making it difficult to distinguish between the good and the bad. Coupled with the activities of ninjas from the major ninja villages, the people of the Rain Country live in constant anxiety. It's a sad state for a country." Nagato continued to explain his reasoning.
"We need to bring order to the ninja organizations within the country, drive out the foreign ninjas who are causing trouble, and eliminate the rogue ninjas wreaking havoc. Only by eliminating these factors that disrupt the Rain Country can we restore true peace and allow the Ninja Sect to continue on its path."
Nagato took a breath after his lengthy speech and carefully observed the reactions of those around him, especially Mu Yue and Yahiko.
This was truly how Nagato felt. Having lost his parents to the turmoil, he understood better than anyone else the importance and fragility of peace in the Rain Country.
Yahiko enthusiastically clapped for Nagato. "Nagato, you've said it perfectly! Our top priority is to restore peace. Everything else can wait."
Yahiko shared similar thoughts, although there might be some differences in the specifics.
The other ninjas joined Yahiko in applauding, agreeing with Nagato's perspective.
"The Rain Country has been in chaos for too long. Everyone yearns for peace. If we can bring peace to the Rain Country, our Ninja Sect will surely gain tremendous support."
Mu Yue nodded. "We need to take it one step at a time. We mustn't forget our ultimate goal, but we also have to consider the practical realities. Restoring peace in the Rain Country is what we should focus on for now."
Even Mu Yue wasn't sure how to achieve that ultimate goal, so he wasn't overcomplicating things. For now, he'd do what was within their capabilities.
Hearing Mu Yue's agreement, Nagato couldn't help but smile slightly and sat back down.
Now that they had a clear goal, the question became whether to cooperate with the Rain Ninjas. Could their cooperation bring peace to the Rain Country?
Most of the ninjas in the Ninja Sect had grown up in the Rain Country and were its citizens. While they might complain about Danzo's inaction at times, no one could deny the importance of the Rain Ninja Village to the country.
Without the Rain Ninja Village, the Rain Country would undoubtedly be several times more chaotic than it currently was.
Indeed, there were countries in the ninja world that maintained peace without relying on ninja forces. However, the Rain Country could never be one of them due to its strategic location, bordering three major countries.
"With the numerous Rain Ninjas and strong individuals like Sensei Sou Yuukei in our Ninja Sect, if we truly cooperate with the Rain Ninja Village, we might form a force that even the great countries wouldn't dare to underestimate." One of the Ninja Sect members realized the potential of such an alliance.
If that happened, the warring major countries would be wary of provoking the Rain Country, and they could take advantage of that fear to resolve a series of domestic issues.
"If the Rain Ninja Village sincerely cooperates with us, the strength of the Rain Country will reach an unprecedented peak," Yahiko said, gradually leaning towards cooperation.
Even though he had almost died at Danzo's hands, Yahiko was willing to set aside their differences for a greater dream.
Most of the Ninja Sect members started to favor cooperation.
They might not like Danzo, but they longed for peace in the Rain Country.
Kakuzu's expression remained unchanged. To him, the key to this matter didn't lie with the Rain Ninjas but with the Stone Ninja Village, who was acting as the mediator.
However, Kakuzu believed that the crafty old fox, Sou Yuukei, wouldn't overlook this crucial point, so he didn't feel the need to bring it up urgently.
"Personally, I'm in favor of cooperating with the Rain Ninja Village, but there's a prerequisite and a key point to consider," Mu Yue said, sharing his thoughts.
"The prerequisite for cooperation is equality. We need to be recognized as equals by the Rain Ninja Village. They must acknowledge the legitimacy of our Ninja Sect."
Mu Yue had seen through the Stone Ninja Village's intentions. In order to use the Rain Country as a tool against Konoha, the Stone Ninja Village would be willing to pay a price.
Danzo, who was in a difficult position, also needed to ease the tension with the Ninja Sect, and he'd be willing to make concessions.
As long as the Ninja Sect agreed to cooperate and their demands weren't excessive, the Stone Ninja Village and the Rain Ninjas would do their best to make it work.
This was a rare opportunity for the Ninja Sect. Even if they only achieved a semi-official status, it would still make their future endeavors much easier.
"The key point is that this cooperation is temporary. It can only be a temporary arrangement, because a truly peaceful Rain Country doesn't need the coexistence of the Rain Ninja Village and our Ninja Sect!"
For the Ninja Sect, the Rain Ninjas could be won over, but the Rain Ninja Village must eventually be eliminated.
The reason the Ninja Sect wanted to cooperate with the Rain Ninja Village was that, for the time being, their existence contributed to peace. However, once the Ninja Sect's power grew, the coexistence of two large ninja forces would become a threat to peace.
"Tsk, I knew you had ulterior motives," Kakuzu said, his expression conveying his lack of surprise.
He didn't believe that Mu Yue would simply let the Rain Ninja Village off the hook after they had almost destroyed the Ninja Sect.
Mu Yue's proposal for cooperation was merely a temporary truce. As long as their strength was insufficient, they'd maintain a harmonious relationship, but once they became powerful enough, they'd directly wipe out the Rain Ninja Village.
"If that's the case, then this cooperation has great potential," Chouzaya said, finding Mu Yue's idea perfect.
While Chen's taijutsu was not necessarily the undisputed best in Konoha, he was undoubtedly among the top few. Might Guy believed that if he could defeat Chen, he would be one step closer to becoming the strongest.
"Hey, Hibiki, what do you think? Does Guy have a chance?" Gengo Hibiki's student, Genkai, couldn't help but ask his companion.
The image of Might Guy fighting the Four Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist while using the Sixth Gate and the Rock Lee's Chakra Mode was still fresh in their minds. Even with Chen, known for his taijutsu prowess in Konoha, as his opponent, Genkai believed that Might Guy wasn't entirely without a chance.
Pushing up his sunglasses, Hibiki replied, "It's hard to say. Chen has a wealth of experience in taijutsu. In a real fight, Guy might not necessarily have the upper hand."
Although Might Guy was exceptionally strong, Hibiki still thought that the seasoned Chen would come out on top due to his extensive experience.
"If he wins, it would be amazing! He would truly be the strongest taijutsu user in Konoha," Genkai exclaimed, once again feeling the disparity in their world.
Back on the Eastern Front, their squad of seven was the only group of Chunin-level shinobi.
Pa!
As Might Guy finished warming up, Chen closed the book he was reading, setting it aside, and assumed a battle-ready stance.
"Guy, you're already a Jonin. I won't hold back in this fight," Chen warned.
Chen's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Ever since the bell test, he had known that Might Guy possessed extraordinary talent in taijutsu and that he would surpass him one day.
However, Chen never expected Might Guy to progress so quickly. At just eleven years old, Might Guy already had the strength to challenge him.
"A battle of youth should be fought with full enthusiasm!" Might Guy flashed a brilliant smile, giving Chen a thumbs-up.
Chen also smiled, feeling proud to have such a disciple.
"Begin!" Hibiki shouted as he saw both of them ready themselves.
"Eight Inner Gates, Fifth Gate, Du Gate, Open!" Facing Chen, Might Guy dared not be careless and immediately entered the Fifth Gate of the Eight Inner Gates.
Might Guy was well aware of Chen's strength—his robust physique and exceptional taijutsu skills. Without utilizing the Eight Inner Gates, he knew he wasn't qualified to spar with Chen.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Both of them burst forth, their chakra blazing, and their speeds incredibly fast.
The two figures swiftly crossed paths, their hook punches and knife hands colliding. Immediately after, they both retreated, kicking out with a whirlwind kick.
Bang! Bang!
Their fists and feet clashed relentlessly, like a fierce storm, the impact of their blows causing the leaves on the treetops to rustle violently.
Genkai and Hibiki could barely follow their movements. Just when they thought they had caught a glimpse of their actions, they realized it was only an afterimage.
"As expected of Chen," Might Guy exclaimed, feeling the fiery pain in several parts of his body, but he couldn't help but laugh.
On the surface, they seemed evenly matched, but in reality, Might Guy was at a disadvantage. While he hadn't landed a single hit on Chen, Chen had successfully struck him several times.
Fighting Chen reminded Might Guy of his first battle with Kakashi Hatake, who had the Sharingan. His attacks had been completely seen through, and he could do nothing but endure the onslaught.
The difference between the two situations was that Kakashi had the Sharingan, while Chen had decades of taijutsu experience.
Might Guy knew he couldn't continue like this and decided to use his trump card.
Silently, he closed the Fifth Gate and focused his breathing to enter the Rock Lee's Chakra Mode.
As soon as he entered this mode, his aura skyrocketed, and his body's strength and speed increased dramatically.
Chen narrowed his eyes, gathering more chakra in preparation.
Swoosh!
Might Guy's speed was so fast that he appeared as a green blur as he rushed towards Chen.
Bang!
Chen firmly caught Might Guy's fist with his palm.
This level of strength was still within the range of what he could handle.
Huff! Huff!
The impact of their fist and palm caused their hair to be pressed back. Chen grabbed Might Guy's fist and threw him away.
"Konoha Dragon God!"
Might Guy grabbed onto a tree branch to stabilize himself and then gathered a large amount of chakra, kicking out with his renowned ultimate taijutsu move.
(End of Chapter)
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