Under the escort of ANBU ninja, Shimura Danzo reluctantly left Konoha.This small squad of ANBU ninja had only one mission: ostensibly protection, but in reality, surveillance.
After Shimura Danzo left, Mitokado Homura looked at Utatane Koharu, stood up and said to the Third Hokage, "Hiruzen, Lady Mito's identity is still too special.Her every move has a great impact.We still need to understand Lady Mito's true intentions."
"Agreed!" Koharu Utatane also agreed with Homura Mitokado's opinion.
The Third Hokage nodded and said, "I understand, En!I will personally visit Lady Mito later."
After everyone left the office, the Third Hokage puffed on his pipe.Suddenly, his expression turned serious.
Danzo Shimura secretly returned to the village from the border, and there must have been people inside the village who were there to meet him.
[It was relatively easy for Danzo to leave the border post.But how did he get into the village without someone to meet him?]
Danzo, oh Danzo, your reach is far too long.
"Tsuru!Give the order to immediately investigate all personnel responsible for entering and leaving the village and find Danzo's spies."
"yes!"
Danzo Shimura returned to the village via a secret passage used by the secret service.Following this route, some of Danzo's spies within the secret service were quickly uncovered.Although it was only a small number, it was enough to cause Danzo Shimura considerable heartache.
According to rumors, Shimura Danzo smashed his own tent to pieces that day.Unfortunately, it started raining while he was setting up a new tent.Because of his stubbornness (his subordinates asked him to take shelter from the rain, but he refused, and they got angry and didn't ask again) and his own impulsiveness, the one-eyed man ended up getting completely soaked.
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As the ANBU squad escorted Shimura Danzo away from the village, Hatake Kaede happily left the Senju ancestral home.This visit had truly been very fruitful for Hatake Kaede.
[Hahaha, I got the Yin Seal!Sigh, even in another world, I still suffer from "insufficient firepower phobia"!Look at Aizen Sousuke from Bleach, he crushed the "Soul King's torrent" with just his spiritual pressure.So enviable!]
[And look at the resurrected First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, even more of a Versailles!The combined chakra of the Nine-Tails and Naruto Uzumaki is barely equal to Hashirama's.Hmph~ I don't need to envy them anymore.I'm going to have chakra blasting!From now on, I'll just blast any enemy I see with Lightning Style!Just thinking about it is awesome!]
That's right, the gift that Mito Uzumaki gave to Hatake Kaede was the "Yin Seal" that Kaede had been longing for, and Mito Uzumaki promised to personally teach him.
Mito Uzumaki said, "Kaede, feel free to come over anytime if you have any questions.It's a bit quiet at home, your presence will liven things up."
Hatake Kaede readily agreed, saying he would often come to ask her questions.Of course, with such a knowledgeable old lady, it would be foolish not to ask her for advice.
Of course, they can't come too often.After all, this is the ancestral home of the Senju clan, and every move here will attract the attention of the Konoha leadership.
Mito Uzumaki was a kind old lady who expressed her goodwill to Hatake Kaede at the dinner table, and afterwards personally taught Hatake Kaede the "Yin Seal".
Hatake Kaede wasn't stupid; he naturally understood Mito Uzumaki's intentions.
First, he hopes his descendants can stay by his side, after all, he is an old man!Second, he hopes that after he passes away, Hatake Kaede can take care of his descendants, especially the seemingly reckless Nawaki.
The earlier issues are manageable; Hatake Kaede can simply refuse Tsunade's requests to freeload on meals from now on.This would save a lot on living expenses and also solve the problem of the elderly woman wanting her granddaughter's company.
The key issue is that Tsunade has an insatiable appetite.Perhaps due to her status as a medical ninja, everything she eats seems to grow in the right places.No wonder Tsunade was later nicknamed "Big Fat Sheep"; it seems it wasn't just her bad luck in gambling and the large amount of money she lost.There must be other issues involved.
The debts of gratitude owed will be hard to repay!Hatake Kaede could sense Mito Uzumaki's kindness.It was precisely because he sensed this kindness that he said the debts of gratitude were hard to repay.
Stroking the scroll in his arms, Hatake Kaede's joyful expression faded, and he sighed, "Ah!The hardest debt to repay is a favor!"
Just then, a sense of crisis flashed through Hatake Kaede's mind.But he remained silent, calmly preparing for battle.He quietly gripped the kunai in his hand, and his sensory ninjutsu was already at its maximum.
This was a dimly lit street, the streetlights on both sides dim and weak, as if they might go out at any moment.The street was deserted, save for the occasional stray cat passing by.After a brief pause, the cats would quickly disappear into the distance.
Because this place is far from the city center, the surrounding buildings appear somewhat dilapidated and old, giving it a sense of being forgotten.
In that instant, a cold light flashed like lightning from behind Hatake Kaede, aiming straight for his back!This sudden attack was like the scythe of death, catching him completely off guard.
However, Hatake Kaede's reaction speed was lightning fast.Like a ghost, he dodged to the side, avoiding the fatal blow at an extremely tricky angle.At the same time, the kunai in his hand seemed to come alive, instantly enveloped in a layer of blue lightning.
With a flick of his arm, Hatake Kaede sent the lightning-infused kunai hurtling towards the attacker like an arrow.
The attacker clearly did not expect Hatake Kaede to retaliate so quickly.Upon seeing this, he hurriedly raised his ninja sword in an attempt to block the attack.
With a crisp clang, the kunai and the ninja sword.They collided violently in mid-air.In an instant, sparks flew everywhere.
Although the attacker successfully blocked Hatake Kaede's kunai, the lightning power on the kunai severely damaged his ninja sword.The once incredibly sharp ninja sword was actually chipped with a huge nick upon impact with the kunai!
The attacker glanced down at the broken ninja sword in his hand, his eyes narrowing slightly.Clearly, he was somewhat surprised by the sword's damage.
However, he didn't hesitate for long.The next moment, he unhesitatingly threw the broken ninja sword aside, as if it were no longer of any use to him.
The attacker wore an ANBU mask and ANBU attire.Although Hatake Kaede couldn't see the attacker's face, he still sensed a fleeting killing intent emanating from them.
The attacker said, "As expected of Hatake Sakumo's son, the Third Hokage admires you and wishes to meet you.Come with me!"
The attacker turned around, only to find that Hatake Kaede hadn't made any move at all, so he said again, "That was just a little test, kid, you shouldn't mind, right?"
Hatake Kaede let out a sigh of relief, looking at the attacker with a helpless expression, and said, "Uncle, do you think I'm an idiot?"
The attacker's eyes turned cold.He glared fiercely at Hatake Kaede and said in a low voice, "What did you say?"
Seeing this, Hatake Kaede's lips curled into a disdainful smile.He met the attacker's gaze without flinching and immediately cursed, "Damn it, are all Danzo's lackeys this brainless?What are you pretending for?The Third Hokage wants to see me?Bah!I'll spit your snot in the face!Why don't you just say I'm your grandpa?Get lost, you damn lackey!"
Hatake Kaede was so furious because he had just met Uzumaki Mito.Before understanding Mito's true intentions, the Third Hokage would never act rashly, much less send out the ANBU to deal with him.So, what other possibility could this sudden attacker be besides being Danzo Shimura's subordinate?
Faced with Hatake Kaede's insults, the attacker's anger was completely ignited.He roared furiously, "You're asking for death!"
However, Hatake Kaede was not intimidated by his imposing manner.Instead, he responded in an equally loud voice, "I'm looking for death?Fine, come and kill me then!You damned lackey!"
"Hmph~" The attacker sneered, his face full of disdain, "You ignorant brat, you have no idea about Lord Danzo's great ambition!Only Lord Danzo is the one who can truly lead the village to strength!And you, a mere brat, dare to insult Lord Danzo so shamelessly, you're simply asking for trouble!In that case, then die!"
With that, the attacker swiftly slashed his wrist, and a long ninja sword reappeared in his hand like lightning, a flash of cold light.
The attacker, wielding a ninja sword, mercilessly slashed at Hatake Kaede's head with lightning speed.However, Hatake Kaede remained remarkably calm in the face of this sudden attack.
Without any haste, he flicked his wrist, and a flash of cold light appeared as a kunai shot out like a meteor, precisely blocking the attacker's ninja sword.
With a crisp clang, the kunai and the ninja sword collided, sending sparks flying.
At the same time, Hatake Kaede's other hand was not idle either.A flash of lightning appeared in his palm, instantly coalescing into a purple lightning spear.
"Purple Lightning Sharp Spear!" Hatake Kaede shouted softly, and the lightning spear in his hand pierced straight towards the attacker's heart with lightning speed.
The attacker was clearly caught off guard by Hatake Kaede's sudden use of such a powerful ninjutsu, and was momentarily taken aback.Despite his desperate attempts to dodge, he was still struck in the shoulder by Hatake Kaede's ninjutsu.
"Ah!" the attacker screamed as a sharp pain shot through him, causing his body to tremble involuntarily.He clutched the wound on his shoulder tightly, blood seeping through his fingers and staining his clothes red.
However, the attacker did not back down.He gritted his teeth against the excruciating pain and let out a vicious roar from behind his mask: "You little brat, you've got some skills!But don't think you can defeat me like this!"
"Wind Style: Vacuum Blade!"
The attacker's ninja sword was imbued with Wind Style chakra, making it appear even sharper.With a casual swing, cuts appeared on the surrounding walls.
"You brat, this is a ninjutsu bestowed upon you by Lord Danzo.To die from this move is a life well-lived!" With that, he swung his ninja sword and continued his attack.
Hatake Kaede dodged and rolled his eyes.Damn it, it's just a ninjutsu, as if it can kick Madara.
In this dimly lit street, all was quiet except for the crisp sound of kunai and ninja swords clashing together, and the faint hissing sound of lightning and wind chakra constantly dissipating in the surroundings.
The attacker's face was sinister, and his voice seemed to come from hell, revealing endless malice: "You little brat, just obediently accept your death!I'll cut you into pieces and hand you over to that guy Hatake Sakumo.I think your old man will be very happy to see you in this miserable state."
Faced with such vicious words, Hatake Kaede's heart burned with rage, but he was not intimidated by the other party's imposing manner.He gripped the kunai tightly in his hand and retorted without showing any weakness, "Old dog, is your skill only in words?If you're so capable, then really fight me!"
The attacker was indeed very powerful, possessing top-notch strength, speed, and skill.However, compared to Hatake Kaede, the difference in their strength wasn't too significant.
Hatake Kaede's keen insightRealizing this, he understood that the attacker could be an excellent opportunity to improve his physical skills.Therefore, he did not hesitate to treat the attacker as a whetstone, constantly engaging in combat with him to hone his skills.
As time went on, the attacker gradually realized Hatake Kaede's intentions.He was surprised to see that this seemingly immature kid's physical skills were constantly improving in his fight against him.
At first, Hatake Kaede's physical skills seemed somewhat rusty; his movements weren't fluid enough, and his use of power wasn't precise enough.But with each exchange, his progress was remarkable.He began to be able to flexibly respond to the attackers' attacks, and even occasionally launch some clever counterattacks.
By now, Hatake Kaede's physical skills had reached a whole new level.His movements had become swift and precise, each attack imbued with immense power.Furthermore, he could quickly detect his attacker's weaknesses and deliver a fatal blow.
The attacker felt immense pressure; he found himself completely overwhelmed by Hatake Kaede.This brat he had once looked down upon had now grown into a formidable opponent.
Just as Hatake Kaede realized that he had completely suppressed the attacker in front of him, he understood that this whetstone, which had once been a whetstone, was now of no use.
The attacker was desperately trying to defend against Hatake Kaede's fierce attacks, each block proving incredibly difficult.However, at this critical moment, Hatake Kaede suddenly vanished like a streak of purple lightning, disappearing from the attacker's sight in an instant.
For a moment, time seemed to freeze.The attacker stared in astonishment at where Hatake Kaede had been standing, and before he could react, a chill ran down his neck.
He looked down in horror and saw a thin line of blood spreading across his neck like a venomous snake.Immediately afterward, a wave of excruciating pain washed over him, and his body shuddered violently.
The attacker's legs seemed to have lost their support, and he collapsed to his knees.His hands hung limply at his sides, as if all his strength had been drained away in an instant.
His consciousness began to blur, the world before his eyes gradually darkened, and finally, his body collapsed onto the cold ground like a lump of mud.
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