Capítulo 130: Chapter 130: Upcoming War
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"This is the newest information we acquired."
In a hidden cave, Pain stood at the highest point and informed the rest of the Akatsuki about what happened between Konoha and Kumogakure.
With the [Mayfly Technique] of Zetsu, their ability to gather intelligence was unmatched in the world.
The information obtained was so detailed that even the other five major ninja villages couldn't compare.
As the information was browsed through by everyone…
Kakuzu was the first to speak as he snorted coldly.
"It's just the five elements of ninjutsu plus some Taijutsu. As for the Wood Style... It's not that Konoha hasn't produced even one before. The last time I went on a mission with Hidan, we even saw a Wood Style user, but his wood style wasn't anything noteworthy. However, his special eyes do require attention." After speaking, he glanced at the silent Uchiha Itachi.
Kakuzu was always very wary of the Sharingan's Genjutsu.
"Hahaha! Kakuzu-san, are you afraid? Then let me do it. Jashin-sama has never received such a high-quality sacrifice before!" Hidan, who was beside Kakuzu, held his scythe and didn't care. He had a fanatic look on his face.
He wasn't like Danzō who had a limited form of immortality.
With the blessing of his evil god, he was immortal.
"AH? What did you say?" Kakuzu flared up and started an argument with Hidan.
Meanwhile, Deidara and Sasori didn't look that impressed.
The artistic duo had no interest in whatever was being said about this new famous Colt; they only pursued their own art.
"Today's issue is not Kamiyo Colt, but the war that may break out in the near future between two of the great villages," Pain spoke slowly, interrupting the immortal duo who were still arguing.
"Now the two-Tails Jinchūriki is in Konoha's hands. If she dies, our plan will be postponed again."
Today's Akatsuki organization was dormant in silence, collecting funds and tailed beasts.
"Do you mean that we should join in and help Kumogakure get the Jinchūriki back?" Kakuzu thought about it for a bit.
"That's fine, but the commission should not be a small amount." Speaking of money, Kakuzu's small eyes shone a little.
In his life, only money was the most important thing. As long as there was enough money, he would be okay with anything, even throwing another kunai at Hashirama.
Pain was also a little interested in this suggestion, but there was a big obstacle to that.
Kumogakure's group of fools would never use external force to deal with Konoha.
Not everyone was as desperate as Ōnoki, who had hired them many times.
Pain's Rinnegan glanced at the group and said indifferently:
"We don't need to intervene in the war. We just need to ensure the safety of the Jinchuuriki's life. Someone is already responsible for this matter. However, this is a warning. Don't go to the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning during this time. We can't risk drawing any attention to ourselves. Now, the meeting is over."
After speaking, Pain's figure flashed and disappeared from the high platform.
Kisame grinned and said with a little teasing: "Our leader is really like an emotionless puppet..."
Konan, who hadn't left just yet, looked at Kisame in surprise, not sure if it was just a random joke or if he had really found something.
However, after observing for a while, nothing unusual was found. She could only regard it as a coincidence.
She then left.
Instead, Itachi who was near him, keenly sensed that Kisame seemed to be... a lot more lively recently…
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The chain reaction caused by Danzō's death was far from over, but it had nothing to do with Colt.
Following those events…
Under Tsunade's resentful eyes, Colt directly claimed that he was injured in the battle and was going to take a few days' vacation.
As for how he would heal those injuries? Of course, he needed his girlfriends warm and fragrant care.
Hinata and Ino had been accompanied by Colt for the past few days, and as for their tasks and missions with their teams, Ichibi would take their place.
At first, Shikamaru and Kiba were a little angry.
It would have been better to just not bring the two girls instead of substituting them for a dog.
Then, after being beaten by said dog in combat, they became extremely well-behaved.
Who could believe that a dog was so strong that even Asuma was beaten to the point of doubting his life?
With such a formidable ally following them on missions, right now, they were basically just collecting free money!
Even Kiba's partner, Akamaru, was very respectful to Ichibi and almost worshiped him.
During this time, Colt also spoke out about Kurenai to the girls.
If he didn't do that, that would have been unfair to Kurenai.
And since he mentioned one already, he went for it and mentioned Koyuki.
Although Hinata was aggrieved at first, she was fine after being coaxed by Colt for a while.
But Ino was enraged.
She was livid! Even if she was ready to accept the situation, couldn't she be the second at least or third after Hinata?
Now she was going to be the third or possibly the fourth… how can she not be angry? That wouldn't do, she then almost attacked him right then and there that night.
That made cold sweat fall from Colt's forehead.
While Colt was taken aback by Ino's boldness, Konoha executives also gathered together.
Konoha had received news that Kumogakure was ready to rush to the front line.
The mobilization of the ninja army was not as simple as the task of a few squads. Sufficient food and housing were the top priorities, which gave Konoha enough time to deal with it.
"Let's talk about it, whether this battle is to be fought or not," Tsunade said, folding her hands. She did not take the lead in expressing her opinion but let the people below speak freely.
In this meeting, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado did not appear, wisely choosing to semi-retire.
"The Hyūga clan completely obeys Hokage-sama's orders. As long as you give an order, we will do our best," Hiashi Hyūga was the first to express his position, and it was no surprise.
Everyone knew about the feud between Kumogakure and the Hyūga clan, and Hiashi's murderous eyes and words were obviously because he was rearing for revenge.
"Hokage-sama, this battle must be fought. Kumogakure is definitely not bluffing this time but will come prepared," Shikaku said.
"Since it is inevitable, then we must also take the initiative of the war into our own hands."
The Ino-Shika-Chō had always been advancing and retreating together, and Inoichi's meaning was also obvious.
"Alright!" Tsunade was very satisfied.
She knew very well why everyone was so active at this meeting.
"Then it's settled. Shikaku, you are to lead the war this time as the commander, and the Sarutobi and Shimura clans will be the main force in this battle. As for Kamiyo Colt, he'll be your deputy."
Tsunade looked around the audience, her resolve evident, and with a few sentences, she had set the tone of the war.
Capítulo 131: Chapter 131: Kakashi and the Raikage Competing in Lightning Style?
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Sarutobi Asuma and the current head of the Shimura family exchanged wry smiles.
Did they dare to disagree with Tsunade? They knew Tsunade was sort of punishing them and diminishing the strength of their two families, but they didn't dare to voice their concerns.
Asuma was relatively unconcerned.
At any rate, he had a strained relationship with his father since childhood and had never paid much attention to his family's affairs. In his youth, he had chosen to become one of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas, distancing himself from the Sarutobi clan.
He only succeeded as clan head due to his status as the third Hokage's son.
The Shimura family, on the other hand, lived in constant fear because of Danzo's actions, worried that Tsunade might seek retribution on them one day. However, they hoped that if they proved their worth in this mission, the Shimura clan might be able to secure its future.
Tsunade was satisfied with the situation.
If it weren't for Colt's "casual" remarks, she wouldn't have realized how much the Shimura and Sarutobi clans, which had long been allied with the Senju, had grown.
This presented an excellent opportunity to weaken their influence.
These folks were all over the most important and hidden positions…
As the Hokage, she was all about maintaining the balance.
"Hokage-sama, I wish to join the front lines as well!" Hiashi stood up, volunteering.
He had been waiting for this day for a long time.
'It's time, brother…'
Tsunade considered for a moment before agreeing to his request.
"I'll allow it!"
The war, was really… happening.
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Early the next morning, the advance troops set out to construct border fortifications and gather intelligence.
Colt departed with the main force on the third day.
Before leaving, Ino and Hinata watched him with tears in their eyes, like young brides seeing their beloved off to war.
Colt gently patted their heads. He couldn't help the helpless smile that sprung on his face.
"When I return from this battle, I'll spend more time with you both."
In the distance, Kurenai also silently observed him.
"Be careful..." she whispered.
"Uncle Hiashi, Uncle Inoichi, Uncle Shikaku, Uncle Chōza," Colt greeted the seasoned shinobis in the army.
Everyone here had a close relationship with him, either as future in-laws or as the parents of his friends.
Seeing Hiashi and Inoichi together made him feel slightly guilty.
"Colt, the outcome of this battle depends on you," Shikaku then said.
"If you have any ideas, feel free to share them."
Shikaku knew that although Tsunade had named him the commander-in-chief, the real master of the battlefield was Colt. The essence of this war was to earn more recognition for him.
Shikaku didn't mind this at all; on the contrary, he was pleased to see Colt succeed.
With Colt's strength, any amount of credit would be enough to secure the position of Hokage. Given Colt's good relationship with the Ino-Shika-Chō families, their smooth development would be assured when he became the Hokage.
"Uncle Shikaku, you're joking. You are the commander-in-chief this time, you know what's best to do,"
"But, if we talk about suggestions, I do have a modest one," Colt responded humbly, then looked mischievously at Kakashi.
This was Tsunade's first major battle since taking office. She absolutely had to win, and win decisively.
As one of Konoha's top Elite Jōnin, Kakashi naturally joined the team as a result.
Kurenai had wanted to come as well, but Colt persuaded her to stay behind.
Her Genjutsu specialty skills wouldn't be as effective on such a large battlefield, and she could easily get hurt.
"Kakashi-sensei is Konoha's foremost Lightning Style expert. Let him compete against the Raikage in Lightning Style techniques. If he wins, it will be a tremendous blow to the Cloud shinobi's morale."
Kakashi felt resigned.
'This kid…'
Of course, it had to be him. Did this mean Colt wanted him to die faster?
Everyone laughed, understanding that Colt was teasing Kakashi.
Due to the large amount of supplies they were transporting, the entire force moved slowly.
After exchanging greetings, Colt approached an Anbu team.
He had another task: to guard Yugito, the two-Tails Jinchūriki.
Seeing Colt approach, a flicker of fear passed through Yugito's eyes.
She couldn't forget what this man had done to her when they fought.
It had been so intense, so fast, so painful.
He showed no mercy at all. In the end, she had passed out from the pain!
Colt glanced at Yugito without any sympathy.
They were enemies; why should he pity her? In fact, the more he saw her, the angrier he became.
If it weren't for her, none of this would have happened.
He decided he needed to add something to her body, to make some adjustments.
With this in mind, Colt instructed several Anbu.
"Stay alert and don't let anyone disturb me."
Then, under Yugito's terrified gaze, he approached her step by step.
"What are you doing?" she cried.
"Be patient for a while. You'll be fine soon," he replied.
It took two full days for the large force to arrive near the border. They set up tents as a temporary headquarters.
Shikaku took the information sent by the advance troops and sat in the main seat, with Hiashi and Colt, the two highest-ranking individuals, on either side.
War was complicated, but it was essentially a game of intelligence and power.
When the enemy attacks, you defend. When they defend, you strike.
When you're about to fall, you quickly recover.
In short, it's necessary to respond reasonably and play your cards calmly.
Shikaku frowned after reading the intelligence gathered over the past few days. The situation was not optimistic.
The commander of the Cloud shinobi was Darui, the well-known right-hand man of the Raikage.
However, their true central figure was the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki, Killer B, who was said to be able to perfectly wield the power of his Tailed Beast.
Shikaku quickly made a decision and assigned the tasks.
Hiashi and Chōza were to lead the troops from the Sarutobi and Shimura clans, respectively, to hold the two flanks. Kakashi would lead an elite squad as a mobile force to provide support where needed.
As for Colt and himself, he would remain at the headquarters for the time being.
"Leave the medical matters to me. I am quite a good medical ninja," Colt said with a smile.
Shikaku slapped his forehead, remembering that Colt was indeed Konoha's medical expert.
This kid had so many talents that it was easy to overlook some of them.
"Colt, you have the [Wood Style] and the [Sharingan]. You should always be ready to face the Eight-Tails. Don't take it lightly however and be careful and vigilant," Shikaku reminded him earnestly.
On today's battlefield, Colt was the only one who could compete with the Eight-Tails. The rest of them could only use their lives to slow it down if it came down to it.
"Don't worry, Uncle Shikaku. The Eight-Tails will be a good learning experience for me but nothing more than that," Colt assured him confidently, putting many minds that were nearby at ease.
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