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Chapter 666: Prelude to Sasuke's Betrayal!
Chapter 666: Prelude to Sasuke's Betrayal!
Bang!
Sasuke knocked down Naruto, who had missed his attack.
"Looks like I'm still the stronger one, you know!" Sasuke said as he prepared to leave.
However, after taking only a few steps, he came to a halt.
The giant water tank that Naruto's Rasengan had hit was not significantly damaged on the front where it was struck, but on the other side, there was a large, distorted hole, and water was slowly flowing out.
If the Rasengan had hit him instead of the tank, it could have been life-threatening.
'So, was it intentional?' Sasuke wondered.
He had thought it was a mistake when Naruto's Rasengan had veered off course just before hitting him, but now it seemed that it was intentional.
"Naruto, you're my best friend!" Sasuke said, leaving after saying this.
The strength of his revenge target was too great, and he couldn't see any hope of catching up. Now, even being surpassed by Naruto, his mindset began to spiral out of control, and he thought of Orochimaru's invitation.
Initially, he had been hesitant, but after this battle, he had made his decision.
Not far away, Dou, watching this, smiled lightly.
The time to reap was ripe! His target, in pursuit of power, would willingly walk into Orochimaru's embrace.
Hokage Tower!
Tong Ping signaled to Mizu to leave with the others, while he stopped one person alone.
"Tsunade-sama, would you like to have a meal with me?" he asked directly, not caring about the surrounding gazes.
Even if they saw, what could they do? He wasn't afraid of Konoha framing him with a trumped-up charge.
"Sure!" Tsunade agreed without hesitation.
Regarding Tong Ping, her junior, she was actually very curious.
Initially, she had only given him some medical ninja resources because she saw his hard work and affinity, never expecting him to grow to such an extent.
Although they had never fought, Tsunade knew she might not be a match for him.
Not only could he use Sage Mode, but he had also killed the Toad Sage on Myoboku Mountain, making his strength unfathomable.
Such a powerful individual naturally piqued one's curiosity.
Many people were watching their actions, and the news spread quickly.
However, neither Tsunade nor Tong Ping cared about others' opinions, so they openly left the Hokage Tower together.
"Tsunade-sama!" Shizune approached, holding the pink pet pig Tonton, but her movements froze when she saw Tong Ping.
She was well aware of the terrifying nature of this seemingly teenage boy.
The famous 'Purification Flame', 'Lord of the Tenkudo Tower', and even the conqueror of Myoboku Mountain, one of the three holy lands, who had killed the legendary Toad Sage.
Such a formidable record, achieved by the handsome and fresh-faced youth before her, was unbelievable.
"Let's go and get something to eat first!" Tsunade took the lead.
She loved drinking, and discussing matters in such a place was also a good idea.
Tong Ping didn't mind; with his methods, he wasn't afraid of being overheard wherever they talked.
Most of the villagers on the streets had dispersed, but it was still lively.
Especially at places like izakaya and yakiniku shops, which were almost full at this time.
It was an opportunity to celebrate the new Hokage's ascension.
However, occasionally, one could hear the villagers' dissatisfaction and complaints about the Hokage lineage.
After all, the continuous exposure of insider information had shaken their 'Will of Fire'.
Especially the thousands of ninjas from the Ape Clan!
It was like a nuclear bomb.
Everyone knew that Konoha lacked military strength, but the Ape Clan had so many ninjas that weren't recruited. Instead, they recruited private armies from other ninja clans, which seemed rather unreasonable.
People were curious about how such a large ninja force was built.
This number was already larger than the ninja population of a typical ninja village.
Another topic of criticism was the treatment of the Fourth Hokage's son, who was treated like a dog.
After all, the Fourth Hokage couple had died to save the village, but Monkey King Enma had raised him like a dog, shaping him into his own image. How could people not criticize this?
"I never thought the old man would fall to you!" Tsunade glanced at Tong Ping.
Even without any evidence, everyone knew that these rumors were spread by the other side.
"I didn't, I haven't, stop talking nonsense!"
Dong Ping directly denied it three times.
Some things can be done but not spoken of.
Even if everyone knew that the rumors were spread by him, he couldn't admit it.
Just like with the Hyuga Clan's affairs, many suspected him, but due to the lack of evidence, he pretended not to know.
"Is that so!"
Tsunade entered a large izakaya in the central area without confirming or denying it.
"Lady Tsunade, please come in!"
The boss, who obviously knew Tsunade, greeted her enthusiastically from behind the counter.
Soon, they were led to a seating area separated by bamboo curtains.
Shizune was arranged to be in a separate area.
It was clear that the two had something important to discuss, and Tsunade didn't want her to overhear, so she made this arrangement.
It can be said that Tsunade, despite her bold personality, is meticulous in her actions.
If she weren't like this, she wouldn't have been able to quickly develop Konoha after becoming Hokage in the original storyline.
Anyway, Do Ping was determined not to let her become the Hokage.
He would rather let Jiraiya or Ashama, whom he had a grudge against, take the position, because their abilities were not suitable for the Hokage role, and the gap in governing capabilities was too great.
No, that's not right!
It should be said that among ninjas, those with administrative or governing abilities are pitifully few.
The only one with such skills was the Second Hokage.
It was because of the foundation he laid that Konoha was able to develop and become the leader of the Five Great Ninja Villages, with an incredibly rich heritage.
As for the Fourth Hokage, his governing ability was negative.
Under their governance, Konoha was actually regressing, but because of the excessive accumulation of resources, it created the illusion that the Third Hokage was doing well.
But it's not surprising that it turned out this way.
Ninjas are tools for combat, not governance.
It's only because the scale of the ninja villages isn't too large that they can barely manage. If ninjas were to govern a country, it wouldn't be surprising if they caused it to collapse on the spot.
It is precisely because ninjas are self-aware of this that they 'obey' the nobility and daimyo, content to be combat tools and mercenaries.
Tsunade and Do Ping, in terms of administration and management, belong to the 'open' type.
Do Ping, aware of this, was determined to stop Tsunade from becoming the Hokage by any means.
Soon, the food and drinks arrived.
There were even foods like seaweed and seafood among them.
"Since the advent of airships, even in Konoha, we can enjoy some delicacies that were previously unavailable. You've done well in this regard!"
Tsunade took a sip of her drink and praised.
Her words were heartfelt.
With the emergence of airships, the transportation efficiency in the Ninja World underwent a revolutionary improvement.
Even seafood from the coast could be quickly transported to various regions.
And all of this was brought about by the 'monster' before them.
"Lady Tsunade, you're too kind. Without your help back then, I wouldn't have been able to achieve any of this!"
Do Ping spoke humbly.
"Alright, I also have something to ask you on behalf of someone else!"
Tsunade didn't want to waste time with pleasantries and got straight to the point.
Dong! Do Ping lightly tapped the table.
A faint glow instantly enveloped the area, blocking prying eyes and sounds.
"As expected, your sealing technique is even stronger than Kurone Nanae's. You're truly a monster..."
Tsunade had a good grasp of sealing techniques, so she could tell what Do Ping's skill represented.
The Konoha upper echelons had anticipated this.
After all, to enter Myoboku Mountain, one must have sufficient sealing technique prowess; otherwise, it's simply impossible.
So, while Tsunade was astonished by Do Ping's prowess, her emotions didn't fluctuate too much.
"I wonder what Lady Tsunade wants to ask on someone else's behalf?"
Do Ping already had the answer in mind.
There were only a few people who could give Tsunade orders, and even fewer who would ask him. Guessing wasn't difficult.
"Shui Tu Xian Ren wants to know if you have any intention of attacking the Bone Forest."
Tsunade put down her drink and looked at Do Ping seriously.
She also wanted to know the answer! After all, one of the three sacred lands had already been lost, and the remaining two would definitely be on guard and anxious.
If it were anyone else, it wouldn't matter, but since they could attack one, it meant there was a chance to attack the remaining two.
So, she wanted a definite answer.
(End of Chapter)
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