Chapter 324 - 322 Konoha VS Kumogakure

News of the alliance between Konoha and Sunagakure quickly spread throughout the Ninja World.

Akagitsune and Eryu were given their own work under the arrangement of the Konoha Higher-Ups.

The kindness of the Konoha people dispelled the couple's anxiety, and they settled down in Konoha, thinking it would be good for their future child to be born in such a beautiful environment.

Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village.

Upon learning of the alliance between Konoha and Sunagakure, Third Raikage A, seeing that Kumogakure had yet to achieve results on the front lines against Iwagakure, immediately recalled the Cloud Ninja fighting Iwagakure and instead led his Kumogakure forces to attack Konoha.

Land of Earth, Iwagakure.

Kumogakure's retreat eased the pressure on Iwagakure. Ōnoki was eager to immediately attack Konoha to avenge the Ninja of the fallen Iwagakure supply unit. Not only he, but also the Iwagakure Higher-Ups felt the same way.

However, he suppressed the urge to attack Konoha and, overriding all objections, did not rashly give the order to act. He believed that Iwagakure now needed rest. Wouldn't it be better to let those muscular brutes from Kumogakure exhaust Konoha's strength and then reap the benefits?

It was Konoha being besieged now, not Iwagakure, so what was the rush?

The Iwagakure Higher-Ups had some complaints, but due to Ōnoki's authority, they did not dare to suggest sending Ninja forces to attack Konoha again. After careful consideration, the Tsuchikage's words were not without reason.

Konoha was at its strongest now, so why not let Kumogakure and Hidden Mist exhaust Konoha's strength?

What was Iwagakure rushing for!

Land of Water, Hidden Mist Village.

On the Hidden Mist side, after learning of Kumogakure's actions, Third Mizukage dispatched powerful Bloodline Limit Ninja and sent Ninja forces by sea to intercept the Sunagakure Ninja forces supporting Konoha.

Since Sunagakure was Konoha's ally and had only recently formed the alliance, it would definitely send Ninja forces to assist Konoha. Rather than waiting for Sunagakure to assist Konoha, Hidden Mist preferred to intercept them midway.

Land of Fire, Konoha, Hokage Building, Command Room.

The Konoha Higher-Ups, who were constantly monitoring the movements of the Various Ninja Villages, learned that Third Raikage A was leading Kumogakure forces through the Land of Frost, heading directly for Konoha.

"I will personally lead the Konoha forces to meet them."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words carried an undeniable resolve. He knew how vulnerable ordinary Ninja were before a Kage, and he would never allow Konoha Ninja to face an enemy they could not possibly defeat.

"Hiruzen, I must go to the battlefield this time too. Facing Third Raikage's Nintaijutsu, you alone won't be enough."

Danzo Shimura unwrapped the bandage covering his right eye. He had already removed the Three-Tomoe Sharingan and replaced it with his own eye.

At this moment, he had a slight regret. When facing Third Raikage's Nintaijutsu, the Sharingan's insight and dynamic vision would clearly be more useful.

However, since he had already switched it back, he couldn't possibly run back to the Root's base to put the Sharingan back on.

"I never thought we would fight side by side again."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not refuse Danzo Shimura's suggestion to go to the battlefield this time. He knew how troublesome the enemy he faced was.

Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu, uncharacteristically, did not object to them. They naturally knew how strong that formidable person who could clash head-on with the Eight-Tails was.

With Assistant Hokage Danzo Shimura assisting and Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, personally going to the battlefield, they could feel a little more at ease.

"We're not just facing Kumogakure, but also Hidden Mist. According to the intelligence Ninja from the Land of Water, Hidden Mist has dispatched several Ninja to the battlefield; they should be Hidden Mist's elite Ninja."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of the intelligence sent back from the Land of Water. Since intelligence Ninja found it difficult to enter Hidden Mist, they could only observe Hidden Mist's actions from a location close to the Hidden Mist Village.

"So, should we send Jiraiya and Tsunade to the Konoha and Hidden Mist battlefield?"

Utatane Koharu notably did not mention Orochimaru's name. With the advent of liquid contact lenses, she was even less willing for such a research talent to go to the battlefield.

"Koharu, even if you say that, once Jiraiya and Tsunade go to the battlefield, Orochimaru will definitely propose going to the battlefield."

Homura Mitokado knew very well why Utatane Koharu didn't want Orochimaru to go to the battlefield.

The problem was, if Orochimaru wanted to go to the battlefield, how could they stop her?

"Don't you understand Orochimaru's importance? Her research achievements have brought about such great changes to Konoha and played a crucial role in enhancing Konoha's strength!"

Utatane Koharu's gaze swept over Homura Mitokado, Danzo Shimura, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, finally resting on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Koharu, don't look at me. Even I would find it difficult to change Orochimaru's will, even as Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spread his hands helplessly. It wasn't that he didn't want to persuade, but that he simply couldn't.

"Sigh..."

Utatane Koharu sighed and stopped speaking. A research talent insisting on going to the battlefield, and one who couldn't be persuaded, what else could she do?

At Orochimaru's home, Tsunade, with clear anger on her face, changed into her combat uniform and armor.

"Tsunade, I'm very sorry."

Orochimaru was combing Tsunade's hair.

"Hmph! What do you have to be sorry for!"

Tsunade knew her intuition wouldn't be wrong; that Snake Princesses sage from Ryūchi Cave indeed had ill intentions!

"Tsunade, can you put this on for me?"

Orochimaru took out the First Hokage's necklace. She believed Tsunade wouldn't refuse her.

"Damn it!"

Tsunade's cheeks puffed out slightly as she put the necklace on Orochimaru, then wrapped her arms around her neck, pushing her onto the sofa, biting her lip hard, and then kissing her.

Orochimaru wrapped her arms around Tsunade's waist, feeling a slight pain in her lips.

"Ah!"

Nawaki walked into the living room and happened to see this scene. He gasped, covered his eyes with his hands, and ran out with a red face, saying as he ran, "I didn't see anything! I didn't see anything!"

Tsunade watched Nawaki run out of the living room, breathing slightly, the blush on her face either from holding her breath or from shyness.

"Forgot to breathe again?"

Orochimaru caressed Tsunade's cheek.

"No way..."

Tsunade awkwardly turned her head away, secretly scolding herself for being weak. Every time she got angry with Orochimaru, she would be easily appeased by her.

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