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Chapter 66: Suppression and the Sand Hidden Village's Outburst!
Chapter 66: Suppression and the Sand Hidden Village's Outburst!
Danzo Shimura!
I didn't expect him to be the commander of this border camp, the one in charge.
Yeah, if it were wartime, this position would be a hotbed of conflict, only suitable for top-tier ninjas like the Three Legendary Sannin or the White Fang. But in peacetime, it's an excellent place to build credentials and reap benefits.
The Shimura clan, from which Danzo Shimura, one of the "Konoha's Four Strongest" (F4), hails, was originally a small clan. However, as Danzo rose to power, the clan expanded like a balloon, now numbering over a thousand members, making it a significant Ninja Clan.
This just goes to show how hollow the "Will of Fire" really is, as it disproportionately benefits the upper echelons while leaving the lower ranks to suffer.
But that's not the main issue. No matter how well the Shimura clan does, it has nothing to do with Tohru.
However, there is one thing that ties them together: the healing potion.
Danzo Shimura oversees the medical department, so it's no surprise that he knows who developed the potion and how it's distributed through the medical department.
He's been trying to get his hands on the healing potion, as it's a valuable asset that can sustain a clan's prosperity for a long time.
During Tohru's time at the Konoha Hospital, he received no shortage of hints. If he handed over the formula for the healing potion, he would receive the Shimura clan's friendship and protection.
Hell no!
Tohru couldn't possibly agree. He doesn't care about the formula itself. The real issue is the special seaweed required for the potion, which needs to be cultivated with blood. This is a secret he can't afford to reveal.
So, he naturally 'offended' the Shimura clan.
That's right.
When a high-ranking official wants something from you, and you, a low-level ninja, refuse to hand it over, it's considered an offense.
Fortunately, Danzo Shimura isn't like Danzo. He won't just outright steal it.
But now, Tohru is in their hands.
During his time at the border camp, they can make his life miserable at any moment.
Now you understand why Tohru's face darkened, right?
"Uchiha Tohru, Chunin, this is your next mission!"
Danzo Shimura handed over a mission scroll as if it were a routine task. In the anime, only those with connections or high-ranking ninjas get missions with a friendly tone. For Chunins and Genins, it's more like being treated as tools.
Especially for Genins!
They are cannon fodder on the battlefield, and it's not uncommon for them to die in large numbers.
Tohru took the mission scroll, which detailed a patrol mission.
But...
'They want me dead!'
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
While Honda Taka's patrol mission is to prevent the Sand shinobi from invading, Tohru's mission is to infiltrate the western region, the Land of Wind, and gather intelligence.
He could encounter Sand shinobi at any moment!
Logically, such a dangerous mission shouldn't be given to a newly promoted Chunin who isn't familiar with the area. But they gave it to him anyway.
"Tohru, as a genius of Konoha, this mission is perfect for you!"
Danzo Shimura praised him enthusiastically after Tohru finished reading the mission details.
Cruel!
Using the 'genius' label as an excuse, he silenced any potential complaints.
After all, if you're a genius, you should shoulder the heavy burdens. Otherwise, what's the point of giving you special treatment?
"Commander, you flatter me. I'm no genius; Kakashi is the real deal!"
Tohru quickly passed the buck to Kakashi. He doesn't want the 'genius' label; he wants fame.
Fame is what makes the Root organization hesitant to act against him, needing to lure him out of the village first. For a regular ninja, they would have just struck within the village, which they've done plenty of times.
Inside the village, Tohru would have many concerns, but outside... does he really think being an Uchiha means he has the same hesitation when facing the village's higher-ups?
Action over talk—that was his style.
"However, if you're not willing, I won't force you. There's also a support mission at the medical unit..."
Danzo picked up another mission scroll from the long table, his intention clear: he was letting Tang Ping choose for himself.
Would he take on the incredibly dangerous mission, or the easy and safe one?
Most people would go for the latter.
But it came at a cost.
The recipe for a healing potion!
Danzo didn't need to say it out loud; his meaning was obvious.
It seemed that everything in anime was just a lie.
In anime, it's all about passion, bonds, and effort. But the world Tang Ping had crossed into felt more like a dark and cruel realm.
"I'm tired of the smell of disinfectant."
Tang Ping waved the reconnaissance mission scroll and turned to leave. He planned to rest for a day before starting the mission. After all, it wasn't urgent, so there was no need to rush.
For other Chunin, this mission was indeed dangerous. But for Tang Ping, it wasn't.
His combat skills were already strong, and with his two powerful summon creatures, Taiichi and Chubei, the reconnaissance mission was a piece of cake.
Especially Taiichi!
Just because he hadn't shown his reconnaissance capabilities before didn't mean he didn't have them.
With two summon creatures at his disposal, Tang Ping had no worries about his safety.
The next day!
After leaving the camp, Tang Ping began forming hand seals.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
With a croak, a massive, pitch-black three-legged crow appeared before him.
"Let's go!"
Tang Ping jumped onto its back. The smooth black feathers were completely waterproof, making it impossible for an ordinary person to stay on. But as a ninja, with chakra, standing firm was no issue.
Not even a ninety-degree cliff face was a problem, let alone just standing on Taiichi's back.
With a flap of its wings, Taiichi took to the sky, riding the wind.
Aerial superiority!
That was Tang Ping's greatest confidence.
In the future, Deidara's ability to fly allowed him to decimate the Sand Village and forcibly capture Gaara. If he couldn't fly and had to attack from the ground, even with two Akatsuki members, they might not have succeeded.
"Let's head out!"
Tang Ping directed Taiichi to fly towards the Land of Wind. Flying at over a thousand meters, there was no need to worry about ground threats, at least not yet.
But before he could fully relax, his eyes narrowed.
A distress signal!
It came from a Konoha patrol team.
After a moment of hesitation, he signaled Taiichi to lower their altitude to get a better look.
Now, he truly understood the benefits of the Byakugan. It was like a super radar. He was envious, to say the least. If he had the Hyuga bloodline, he would definitely get a pair for himself.
As they descended, the sandy desert below became clearer.
A Konoha squad was fleeing, pursued by several Sand ninja teams.
He had hit the jackpot!
Tang Ping immediately realized that this Konoha squad must have obtained some important information, or they wouldn't be pursued by so many Sand ninja teams.
But as his gaze extended further, his heart felt like it was being gripped by something.
In that direction, a large number of black shadows were rushing like a pack of wolves, as if intent on tearing everything apart.
The Sand ninja army!
For a ninja, even a low-ranking Genin could easily slaughter a hundred ordinary people. So, a thousand ninjas gathered together was indeed an army.
The number of Sand ninja in Tang Ping's field of vision was definitely more than a thousand.
And that meant one thing.
The Great Shinobi War had finally begun.
(End of Chapter)
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