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Chapter 626: Celebration and Miracles!
Chapter 626: Celebration and Miracles!
Boom!
The Fourth Raikage, A, crushed the intelligence scroll in his hand, slammed the table in front of him, and stood up to give the order.
"Full-scale attack!"
Leading the Cloud Village Ninja Army, he had already marched through the Moon Country and set up camp in the Dew Country, ready to invade the Fire Country at any moment.
Before this, he had been sending small-scale reconnaissance missions to test and gather information.
Now, with the news of the Suna Ninja defeating the Leaf Village Ninja Army, there was no need to wait any longer.
This was an excellent opportunity to strike!
Without hesitation, they charged forward.
A's impulsiveness was in stark contrast to Daimoku, who, upon receiving the intelligence, chose to discuss with the higher-ups before deciding to attack.
However, neither side intended to rush directly to Konoha.
The reason was the same for both.
'Let the other side attract the enemy's attention first.'
Both the Cloud and Stone Village Ninja Armies were hoping the other would serve as cannon fodder, drawing Konoha's forces while they seized the opportunity to advance towards the Leaf Village.
It could be said that the success of the Suna Ninja's counterattack had ignited the fuse for the Fourth Great Shinobi War.
Now, four out of the five great shinobi villages had made their move, leaving only the Mist Village uninvolved.
However, this was merely the prelude to the Great Shinobi War.
The truly intense battles were yet to come.
But everyone could sense the thick tension in the air, like the smell of gunpowder.
In the previous Great Shinobi Wars, the losses suffered by the villages were heart-wrenching, and now, with the evolution of warfare, even ordinary people could participate.
Therefore, this war would undoubtedly result in more casualties and destruction than the previous three wars.
At this critical moment, what was most important for Konoha?
Was it recruitment, preparation, or gathering supplies?
No!
It was to elect a new Hokage, to replace the aging Third Hokage who had been too accommodating to outsiders while dealing heavy blows to his own village.
In the last Great Shinobi War, Konoha's victory was attributed to the presence of Sasuke Uchiha and Uchiha Touhei, the twin stars, and the significant contributions of Uchiha Yae.
But without these advantages this time, allowing Enma Hayate, who had been easily manipulated by the First Hokage during the Chuunin Exams, to remain in the position of the 'Strongest Hokage' was unacceptable.
Change was necessary!
A change in leadership was imperative!
Even without anyone explicitly stating it, this sentiment had already spread throughout Konoha.
In a few days, it would be the day of the Hokage election.
Meanwhile, the Suna Ninja were also celebrating.
With ample supplies and having defeated the invading Leaf Village Ninja Army, how could they not celebrate?
At the same time, this was an opportunity for Ye Cang to declare her position as the Fifth Kazekage to more people.
Moving forward, she intended to transform Sunagakure into a fortress resembling the Heavenly Castle.
Neither the Heavenly Castle nor Ye Cang herself had any doubts about this, as the example of the Mist Hidden Village was more than enough to dispel the concerns of the Sunagakure higher-ups.
Once the 'rotten flesh' was removed, and with the help of the Heavenly Castle, transforming Sunagakure into a thriving village would be a breeze.
The Land of Wind, despite being full of sand, was not lacking in valuable resources.
This was evident in the abundance of black oil and iron ore.
Previously, they lacked the power to develop these resources or the means to exchange them for others.
After all, thousands of kilometers of sandy wasteland had protected Sunagakure but also hindered its development.
However, with the emergence of ground effect flying ships as strategic transport tools, Sunagakure's greatest weakness could be addressed.
Transportation!
Once this issue was resolved, the Land of Wind's status would instantly become incredibly important.
It represented an infinite amount of resources!
The celebratory drinks and food were all paid for by Ye Cang, the Fifth Kazekage.
With the backing of the Heavenly Castle, she was an absolute big spender.
However, there were indeed people who hated her.
The Aristocratic Faction!
Those who colluded with the nobility despised Ye Cang.
The nobility was well aware of the Heavenly Castle's nature, as they completely opposed their class.
If not for this, the Fire Country's Daimyo would not have targeted the Heavenly Castle so intensely, even collaborating with Konoha to block all related information.
They feared that others would follow suit!
If the ninjas understood that they could thrive without the nobility, how could they continue to dominate?
Heresy!
Absolute heresy!
They had to eliminate the Heavenly Castle, by any means necessary.
If they knew the Heavenly Castle's combat strength wasn't so overwhelming, and they weren't seeking abuse, the nobility might have launched another purge.
Now, with the support of the Heavenly Castle, Ye Cang had risen to a higher position, and it was no surprise that the aristocracy was furious.
But even if they were enraged, they had to find a way to pull Ye Cang away from the Heavenly Castle, thus severing their influence.
To this end, the aristocrats offered a plethora of conditions and benefits.
However, in the face of these offers, Ye Cang accepted the benefits but made no promises in return.
She was now in the form of Tang Ping, and with the influence of the Fiery Sun's will, not immediately using Inferno Style to roast the aristocrats into mummies was already the utmost restraint.
It was only to avoid suspicion of her connection with the Heavenly Castle that she had to slightly conceal her true intentions; otherwise, she wouldn't even bother discussing it.
Just as the celebration banquet was in full swing, not far outside the Sunagakure Village.
Under the bright moonlight, several people gathered together.
Tang Ping, Hyuga Tsukimi, Izumi, Chiyoki, and Hai Ryozen, along with a figure shrouded in a black robe.
"Let's begin!"
After observing the group and receiving a nod of confirmation from Hyuga Tsukimi, Tang Ping began to move.
He formed hand seals.
"Summoning of the Dead!"
He directly used this forbidden technique.
This forbidden technique was too dangerous, so Tang Ping didn't even include it in the Heavenly Castle's exchange system."
It's not that the technique is flawed, but if it's overused, it might spell disaster for everyone."
Because this technique involves stealing from the Pure Land.
Would the Sage of the Six Paths be so naive as to allow them to dig up graves?
Orochimaru and others... I mean, the Sage allowed it for his grand plan, and even if he found out, he would pretend not to know.
But if someone unrelated to the Otsutsuki used it and was discovered, the consequences would be severe. So, to avoid being found out by the Sage, Tang Ping naturally had to ensure the technique wouldn't be abused.
Buzz! Two coffins emerged from the ground.
Newton's coffin lid... no, the lids of both coffins fell forward, revealing the figures inside.
With Chiyoki and Hai Ryozen present, obtaining the corpse of the couple was a breeze.
When the couple who had died under the White Fang appeared before Chiyoki again, even the usually iron-willed Chiyoki broke down.
The death of her son and daughter-in-law was the greatest pain in her life.
Her grandson's personality had drastically changed due to their deaths, and he even defected, causing Chiyoki's heart to turn to ashes.
If not for her love for the village, she might not have been able to bear these blows.
Now, seeing her son and daughter-in-law reappear before her, even though she knew they were just 'corpses,' Chiyoki was still overwhelmed with emotion.
"Sister!"
Hai Ryozen, understanding Chiyoki's feelings, tried to stop her from speaking when he saw her about to open her mouth.
Because what was about to happen was crucial, and even if her emotions were running high, she couldn't disrupt the resurrection process.
In fact, Chiyoki was the developer of the technique, and there were many aspects later on that required her abilities. Otherwise, Tang Ping wouldn't have performed the resurrection in front of her.
This was a show of sincerity.
"It's your turn!"
Tang Ping turned to Izumi beside him.
The latter nodded slightly, and two ninjas in Heavenly Castle uniforms with ordinary appearances emerged from the shadows.
They were White Death! But to conceal their identities, they had changed their appearances.
Upon closer inspection, one could see a faint red glow flickering in their eyes.
It was the glow of the Mangekyo Sharingan!
'What's this?'
As a Shadow-ranked expert and a medical ninja whose skills were only slightly inferior to Tsunade, Chiyoki naturally sensed the immense life force within the two White Death.
The two White Death didn't waste any time and immediately began using the 'Rebirth Technique' on Chiyoki's son and daughter-in-law.
A massive life force flowed from their palms into the Impure Bodies.
Hiss! Wisps of white mist, representing life force, emanated from the cracks in the Impure Bodies, transforming them into living beings.
What shocked Chiyoki the most was that this was clearly the Rebirth Technique, but it was different from the one she had researched, and it was more efficient and powerful.
The key was that there were two such powerful individuals willing to sacrifice their lives.
This was something she had never expected.
Finally.
After a few minutes, a miracle occurred.
(End of Chapter)
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