dmims Chapter 51 Sneaking into the Village, Don't Fire a Shot
Chapter 51 Sneaking into the Village, Don't Fire a Shot
"Brother Cheng, who did you kill?!"
Hozuki Mangetsu stared wide-eyed.
Everyone else stopped what they were doing, their eyes all fixed on Makoto Koji, their faces filled with shock.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke!
The meaning behind this name was clear to everyone present.
The son of the Hokage, a role model for the new generation of Konoha, and a genius Jonin who is very likely to inherit the position of Hokage in the future!
"You heard me right, it's that Sarutobi Shinnosuke, and there was a Jonin named Gekko Kazama with him, whom we also took care of." Makoto Karatachi chuckled, "We ran into them at the central warehouse, and we had no choice but to fight them, so we sent them on their way. Otherwise, why do you think I would have come all this way?"
The main room fell into a deathly silence.
Even a seasoned Jonin like Qing was stunned into silence for a long time by this news.
He only knew that the captain had caused a big commotion in the central warehouse and killed two Jonin, but he never expected that he had killed such a heavyweight figure!
Mizuki Yuki's cool face showed a slight blankness, her red lips parted slightly, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Killing the Hokage's son is not merely a successful military operation; it's an act of utter devastation! Konoha's retaliation will be relentless and relentless, with the most extreme pursuit and killing intent ever!
"Wow! Captain, really?! You actually killed the Hokage's son?!"
After the initial shock, Ringo Ameyuri's eyes lit up with excitement: "That's amazing! Those guys in Konoha must be furious!"
"Ame Yuri!"
Ao gave a low shout, signaling her to calm down. He then looked at Makoto Karatachi and said in a deep voice, "Captain, this is no small matter. Shinnosuke Sarutobi's identity is too special. Konoha will never let this go. I'm afraid that the kill order and the highest level of wanted notice for us have already been sent to the entire ninja world."
"I know."
Gouju Cheng nodded, but there was no nervous expression on his face. Instead, he picked up his teacup and took a sip.
"That's why I brought you to the Land of Hot Springs."
"This place is neutral, a melting pot of all sorts of people, with fast information flow and easy to hide. Plus, the war between Konoha and Kumogakure is nearing its end, so it's definitely safe."
"In addition, I reported this information via reverse communication during the retreat. The feedback from the village should arrive soon. We'll see what to do next then."
After receiving confirmation from Gouju Cheng, the three women exchanged a glance and completely erupted in chaos.
This is the son of the Hokage!
Since the start of the war between Kirigakure and Konoha, no, since the outbreak of the entire Third Shinobi World War, this should be the highest-ranking and most important person to die in Konoha!
"This is... way too exaggerated."
Kisame Hoshigaki couldn't hide his shock: "Captain, once this news gets out, we'll probably become a thorn in Konoha's side, and the bounty will be terrifyingly high."
"What's there to be afraid of?"
Although Ringo Amuri was also shocked, she was more excited.
"We'll kill any Konoha bastards who come, two at a time! We've already killed their young master, what are we afraid of with the rest of the underlings?"
"That's not how you say it."
Ao shook his head, his expression grave: "Konoha's strength far exceeds our imagination. Killing Sarutobi Shinnosuke means we will no longer be facing ordinary pursuers, but the most elite Anbu, possibly even the Root, and the Hokage's own wrath."
"root?"
"That's a force under Danzo of Konoha's Hidden Leaf Village, similar to the Anbu, but even more ruthless and decisive in their actions!"
"Alright, alright, stop scaring the kids."
Goji Makoto waved his hand and smiled, "Just relax these few days, soak in the hot springs, and try the local food. Don't think too much."
"However, there is still trouble here. The ninjas from Konoha and Kumogakure haven't completely retreated, so you should try not to cause any trouble. What are you laughing at? I'm talking to you, Amegyuri!"
He gave Ringo Ameyuri a particularly glaring look.
"Okay, okay."
Ringo Amori pouted, but did not refute.
She also knew that these were extraordinary times.
"Qing, I'm leaving the perimeter security and intelligence gathering to you."
"Yes, Captain."
"Alright, everyone disperse. Remember to keep a low profile, sneak into the village, and don't fire a shot."
Everyone went back to their rooms to rest.
The series of fierce battles and intense marches had left even them feeling deeply exhausted.
Makoto Kujira returned to his room, closed the door, but did not rest immediately.
He walked to the window, gazing at the city of Chitang at dusk, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
Killing Sarutobi Shinnosuke brought far more trouble than just being hunted down by Konoha.
The war between Konoha and Kirigakure could escalate and become even more brutal as a result. Within Kirigakure, this would put me in the spotlight, making me the focus of attention for various factions, and even a threat that some might want to eliminate.
However, risks and opportunities coexist.
After this battle, the prestige and combat capabilities of the Fog Blade Squad will be greatly enhanced, their influence in the village will rise accordingly, and the huge amount of supplies seized will be a valuable asset!
Thinking of the treasures in the Divine Might Space, Makoto Goji's lips curled into a smile!
It's time to cash out most of these things!
The intelligence he reported to the village was that he had directly destroyed Konoha's Cangnan supply depot, and that was the impression he gave to the outside world.
The five warehouses were completely destroyed by the explosive tags, but he managed to collect all the supplies inside into his Divine Might Space.
This is some extra income!
However, these supplies are too numerous and varied, and many of them bear obvious Konoha markings. Using them directly would easily cause trouble, and Makoto Karatachi doesn't need so many things anyway.
He doesn't engage in any military or armed forces.
He's a direct descendant of the Kirigakure clan, and the future Mizukage is my brother!
Therefore, the best way is to exchange them for more universal resources through black market channels.
Money, intelligence, and special materials.
or……
Certain special services!
For the next two days, the members of the Mistblade Squad strictly followed Makoto Karatachi's orders, staying indoors and resting at the hot spring inn.
The warm and humid climate and comfortable hot springs of Chitang City truly allowed them to relax and recover, sweeping away the fatigue of the past few days.
Using his Byakugan abilities, Ao cautiously gathered information about the city without attracting attention, focusing on several Konoha ninja and Kumogakure outposts.
On the evening of the third day, an encrypted scroll, transmitted through a specific channel, was delivered to Gouju Cheng.
It was a reply from the village.
Gouju Cheng quickly broke the seal and unrolled the scroll.
The first item inside was an official commendation order from the Third Mizukage, which highly praised the achievements of the Mist Blade Squad, awarded the entire team an S-rank mission rating and generous rewards, and reiterated that the Mist Blade Squad was granted the highest level of autonomy for frontline operations.
Next came a secret letter from the clan chief, Gouju Hui.
Besides expressing his relief and reminding him to be careful, the letter also revealed two important pieces of information: First, the village decided to temporarily suppress some details of Sarutobi Shinnosuke's death and keep it vague to the outside world in order to reduce the pressure on the Mist Blade Squad.
Secondly, we want Goujucheng to do a good job. The village's reward is one thing, but the clan will also give him another reward when he returns home.
At the same time, he was told to be cautious and prudent. He had gained merit and prestige in one fell swoop, and his priority in the next battle was to protect himself. If he needed assistance, he could go to the front line to find Yagura at any time.