manynovel Chapter 181 Orochimaru is transferred back to serve as the vice minister of Konoha's logistics
Chapter 181 Orochimaru is transferred back to serve as the vice minister of Konoha's logistics
Meanwhile, far away on the Kusanagi defense line, Orochimaru, who was on guard against Iwagakure, was changing the defense plans for the outposts.
After so much probing, Iwagakure has basically figured out Konoha's arrangements.
Just then, he put down his pen, and a Chunin from the intelligence squad strode in.
"Lord Orochimaru, latest intelligence: Takigakure in the Land of Waterfalls appears to have been persuaded by Iwagakure to attempt to cross Yefeng Town and invade the northern part of the Land of Fire!"
"Takigakure?" Orochimaru's cold, serpentine eyes narrowed. Even Takigakure couldn't suppress its ambitions anymore?
Not only is Takigakure Village geographically unique, with a huge waterfall hiding the village, its terrain is treacherous and difficult to conquer.
They have always maintained good relations with Konoha. During the first Tailed Beast Tournament, Takigakure auctioned off the Seven-Tails.
Even a small ninja village like Takigakure cannot successfully obtain a tailed beast if the relationship is not right.
However, Orochimaru had anticipated the estrangement from Takigakure.
Back then, Hanzo of the Salamander declared war on the Land of Iron, attempting to fight his way through the Land of Grass and the Land of Waterfalls.
Konoha offered almost no help.
Now, isn't it time for Takigakure to try to 'repay' Konoha?
"I understand." Orochimaru forced a smile. "Gekikou Nakafu Chunin, you've worked hard. Go back and rest early."
A hint of surprise flashed across Gekko Meifu's face. He hadn't expected that the illustrious Lord Orochimaru would actually remember his name.
Just as he was so excited he was dizzy and about to leave.
Orochimaru suddenly called out to him again.
"Is it alright to call you Nakaze Chunin? The Gekko Clan is famous for its swordsmanship and the Transparent Release technique."
As he spoke, he took out a small scroll: "It was truly not easy for you to lead a team to infiltrate the Land of Waterfall on your own. I have always remembered your contributions. This Konoha Style: Water Blunt Blade Sword Technique from the Second Hokage should inspire you."
"Thank you, Lord Orochimaru!" Gekko Meifu was flattered and accepted the scroll with both hands.
Lord Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura are completely different!
That's incredibly generous!
He was active in the Land of Waterfalls for more than three years, on and off!
Danzo Shimura was in charge; they took the intelligence from him without even saying thank you!
He casually dismissed him, returned to the Land of Waterfalls, and continued to lie low, waiting to be awakened!
Unlike Lord Orochimaru, who is so extravagant.
"Also, how can you make a living if you don't earn more money while you're in a foreign country?" Orochimaru handed Gekko Meikaze a prepared resource list and gestured for him to sign it.
After signing, he immediately approved the note, indicating that Moonlight Mingfeng should go to the logistics department to collect the money and rations.
Looking at Tiaozi, Yueguang Mingfeng felt like he was dreaming.
Money comparable to a year's income and enough supplies for ten people to live comfortably, just like that, they got their hands on it?
His face flushed red, and he looked as if he wished he could die for Orochimaru!
Orochimaru smiled and watched as Gekko Meikaze left the tent.
He took out another note, wrapped it together with more notes into a 'compressed package', and renamed it 'Funds and Losses of Undercover Personnel'.
The note handed to Moonlight Wind was prominently featured, with the number simply increasing tenfold.
After finishing everything, Orochimaru let out a sigh of relief.
Falsifying accounts... Pshaw, fabricating frontline data is also a skill.
Also, Yuuki-kun's "money-sharing" method really works!
Carefully select, then pay.
Orochimaru recruited many talented individuals from the ninja forces and invited them to join his ranks.
He sat down again, showing no concern whatsoever about the suspected attack on Takigakure Village.
That area is not under his jurisdiction!
Konoha's attention remained focused on the other four major ninja villages.
Takigakure, which relies entirely on its geographical advantage, is not taken seriously by Konoha.
Orochimaru was curious: who gave Takigakure the courage to test Konoha's attitude?
Has the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki come of age?
Or did a powerful figure like Hanzo the Salamander, capable of wiping out an entire party, emerge?
Orochimaru pulled out a bunch of scrolls from under the table and slammed them onto it.
"Has Tsunade's reply arrived yet?"
The thought of reading those long and tedious "admonitions" from the so-called "elders" of the village gave him a headache!
Too many people are trying to secure a position or two on the seemingly smooth Grassland Defense Line.
"Hehehe." Orochimaru suddenly laughed out loud while flipping through the scroll.
If those old guys knew the true state of the battle here, they would look utterly ridiculous.
It's so rotten.
Konoha is like a windmill that is gradually coming to a standstill; it needs fresh air to keep spinning.
After searching for a long time, Orochimaru found Tsunade's reply.
The official written statement: After rigorous experiments, no corresponding antidote has been found. Frontline medical ninjas are requested to attempt to neutralize the toxin from Iwagakure using conventional methods.
After deciphering: Hey, Orochimaru, you look like the antidote! At least send some poison, just to make it look like an antidote!
Toxins are truly terrifying things.
Orochimaru's memories drifted back to the battlefield of the Land of Rain.
Life is truly an incredibly fragile thing!
"Hmm? The scroll from the Hokage's office?"
Orochimaru stood next to the map and picked up the scroll, opening it.
What other problems could there be?
It was nothing more than inquiring about the battle situation and reporting on the losses.
As the intensity of the war strangely decreased, there were fewer and fewer inquiries in the office.
"Hmm?" After looking at it carefully several times and pondering for a moment, Orochimaru's lips curled into a strange smile.
Old man.
It seems the Uchiha clan is putting a lot of pressure on you!
The scroll reads:
The current plan is for Sakumo Hatake to defend Iwagakure.
Orochimaru returned to the village and became the vice minister of Konoha's logistics department.
The Third Hokage personally led the operation against Sunagakure.
...
"The Third Generation Lord is personally leading the battle?"
"Should I go and guard against Iwagakure?"
Having just wiped out a wave of Sand Ninja and completed an S-rank mission, Hatake Sakumo, covered in dust and blood, sat in the command center.
He put away the scroll without questioning or asking any questions.
I didn't think that much about it at all.
As a ninja in the village, he is an ANBU under the Hokage.
Complex problems can be left to the Hokage.
Sakumo Hatake simply carried out the orders.
He put away the scroll, wrote a reply, and handed it to his former comrade-in-arms in the secret service.
Sakumo Hatake returned to the command room and looked at the complete defense line of the river.
Even though we're about to leave this battlefield, we want to leave a deeper memory for Sunagakure!
“These oases can be cleaned up when we have the chance.”
Since Hanzo the Salamander popularized the tactics of deterrence and blitzkrieg, he has gradually developed and popularized them.
Konoha, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure are all exploring related tactics.
However, the Iwagakure forces mainly consist of Explosion Release and Earth Release techniques, which are not suitable for highly mobile and destructive tactics.
The Sand Village's forces are alright, but they lack a Kage-level wielder who can deliver the decisive blow.
Only Sakumo Hatake mastered the essence of the three-point blitzkrieg.
Alone, he infiltrated the enemy camp!
Slay the leader and make a graceful retreat!
Iwagakure's sealing techniques are weak, and they don't have many sensory ninjas, so they can't confront Sakumo Hatake head-on when he launches a sneak attack.
The troop commander temporarily hid in various places to reduce the possibility of his own death.
However, this is not a solution.
Hatake Sakumo memorized the target on the map, then sat quietly on the rock in front of the tent.
He took out his ancestral short knife and gently wiped it with a special cleaning solution.
The blade gleamed with a cold light!
A chilling, murderous aura was faintly visible!