thefictionvixens Chapter 48 Escalating Further
Chapter 48 Escalating Further
Chapter 48 Escalating Further
After a unanimous discussion among close friends and family, everyone agreed that while Shiba Kiyokawa's wisdom was never in question, his taste in naming was truly questionable.
In the end, it was Konan who suggested that his new ninjutsu be named "Wind Breath Triple Flash".
"Actually, I wanted to call it 'Raging Wind Slash'," Shiba Kiyokawa muttered to himself.
Unfortunately, the art of "Wind Release: Hasage" was still too advanced for the current ninja world, and everyone subsequently stripped him of the right to continue naming it.
This reminded Shiba Kiyokawa of a character in the original work who was also frequently criticized for his terrible taste in names: Namikaze Minato.
To be honest, Minato Namikaze hasn't been having a very comfortable time lately.
The storm stirred up by Ryoma Aburame's death eventually reached Konoha Village after a period of silence.
At first, Danzo tried to claim that nothing had happened.
However, since Ryoma Aburame is the highest commander of Root, his loss of contact will inevitably cause a decrease in the operational efficiency of the entire Root.
As time went on, the sluggishness of intelligence work was felt in various places on the front lines, and more and more complaints were heard back in the villages.
In the second phase, Danzo tried to persuade the village: Perhaps something has indeed happened, but we should not take any action.
Out of consideration for their years of friendship, Hiruzen Sarutobi once again chose to trust his old partner.
"Do your intelligence work well, Danzo! I don't want to hear about any more similar accusations coming my way."
Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a casual warning and then let it go.
However, the intelligence gap has not been resolved in the short term!
During this period, rumors even circulated in both Sunagakure and Iwagakure that Konoha was weak and its glory had faded!
This was naturally partly due to the efforts of Shiba Kiyokawa.
Now we've reached the third stage, and Danzo is still claiming: "Perhaps we should take action, but the conditions don't allow it, and we can't do anything."
At this time, Minato Namikaze, who was in the north, was already clearly feeling the pressure!
He tried to alert the village, but to little avail.
Another two weeks passed, and with only three days left until the end of the year, something that Konoha had never expected and felt like falling into an ice cellar finally happened—
Iwagakure takes the lead and declares war on Konoha!
Thus, the Third Shinobi World War officially entered the chaotic battle phase!
Apart from Kirigakure, which is shrouded in blood mist and shrouded in mystery, the other four major ninja villages have all been drawn into the war!
With the arrival of Iwagakure and the arrival of Kumogakure, they launched a pincer attack on the northern part of the Land of Fire from the east and west, leaving Minato Namikaze as nothing more than a firefighter.
Flying around every day, helping out in emergencies everywhere!
Even then, Danzo was still saying: "Perhaps we should have done something back then, but it's too late now."
This approach truly captures the essence of Prime Minister Yeo's governance.
Unfortunately, the other villagers in Konoha didn't buy it.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, practically slammed his fist on the table, roaring, "Danzo! Is this how you handle intelligence work?! Why didn't you gather any information before Iwagakure declared war on us?!"
To be honest, Danzo can't be entirely blamed for this. After all, the attack on Konoha by the four major ninja villages can be said to be a historical inertia and destiny.
Even if the Sage of Six Paths were to arrive, he probably couldn't change this course of events.
But who could have decided that Danzo's roots would falter at this crucial juncture?
Someone has to take responsibility, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself: I can't be the one to take the blame, can I?
Danzo was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth to dust, and his subconscious thought was to blurt out, "You'll regret this."
As a result, this time Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't even give him that chance.
"Danzo, if it is true that Aburame Ryoma has disappeared, why don't you go to the northern border yourself?"
This sentence immediately froze Danzo in place.
Danzo did indeed have the idea of leaving the village to cause trouble; in the original story, he personally went to the Land of Rain.
But that was in the later stages of the war!
Given his personality, how could he possibly be willing to personally go to the front lines when the war was at its most intense?
However, Konoha is indeed in a difficult situation right now.
Even in the original story, this period was Konoha's most difficult and darkest time.
It wasn't until Minato Namikaze and Orochimaru unleashed their full power and won the battles at Kannabi Bridge and Kikyo Mountain, and then Kirigakure was replaced by Dai's final dance after ten years of drinking ice, that Konoha's situation improved.
However, none of the people in Konoha at the moment have the ability to see the future; they cannot foresee the victory that will come next year or even the year after.
Furthermore, due to the interference of Shiba Kiyokawa, the little butterfly that travels through time, their situation is even worse than in the original story.
Therefore, it is an indisputable fact that many civilians and ninja clans in Konoha lack confidence in the current war and are even full of pessimism!
Faced with this situation, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally abandoned all sentimentality and issued an ultimatum to Danzo.
"Danzo, go north and help Minato stabilize the battlefield in Iwagakure."
"I...I disagree! I still need to stay at Root and coordinate intelligence from all sides!"
"Then I will let the Uchiha clan participate in the war."
"..."
Danzo almost couldn't help but want to send a friendly greeting to Hiruzen Sarutobi's family.
In the original story, the Uchiha clan almost exclusively participated in the war against Kirigakure, which was the last of the five great ninja villages to fall.
It is evident that the Uchiha clan was kept hidden by Konoha until the very end.
Unfortunately, in the current timeline, due to interference from Shiba Kiyokawa, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's strategic capabilities are far inferior to those in the original story.
Kakashi's previous trial, which ended inconclusively and was somewhat anticlimactic, had already significantly undermined the prestige of Konoha's leadership. Now, Root's intelligence work has also made a major blunder.
Hiruzen Sarutobi must find a way to regain the public's confidence!
Recently, he has been hearing more and more villagers and ninjas talking about whether things would be so bad now if White Fang hadn't died three years ago.
Every time he heard this, he wanted to strangle Danzo.
Three years had passed, and everyone had almost forgotten about White Fang. Why did you have to provoke Kakashi?!
Danzo was also wronged: Kakashi's mutation started after he returned from the Land of Rain. Didn't I already send people to investigate?
If I don't investigate, you blame me; if I do investigate and the person I investigated dies, you blame me again!
Do you think I deserve to be blamed by Hiruzen Sarutobi?!
After much internal struggle, Danzo could only mutter, "Then let that evil clan offer their final strength to Konoha."
Finally, he didn't forget to try and save face.
"Hiruzen, you'll regret this sooner or later."
Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't going to let him get away with it, and this time he even unleashed a combo attack.
"Danzo, I am now the Hokage! Even if I leave, I will pass the Hokage title to Minato Namikaze!"
Previously it was only one breakthrough, but this time it has evolved into a double breakthrough!
Danzo turned and left, slamming the door shut with extra force this time, making a deafening "bang".
The butterfly effect caused by the Shiba Kiyokawa crossing is now intensifying!
(End of this chapter)