Chapter 127: Chapter 127: The Third Hokage Cancels His Plans in Rage

Chapter 127: Chapter 127: The Third Hokage Cancels His Plans in Rage



Orochimaru admitted that Takuya had influenced him in some ways. In the past, he wouldn't have hesitated to kill those three kids, thinking it would be a mercy to send them to the next world. After all, if they survived, they'd only face more suffering.

"Yeah, right. Like I'd believe that," Jiraiya said, flipping Orochimaru off.

Orochimaru ignored him and continued walking away.

Unfazed, Jiraiya just shrugged it off. Orochimaru had always been that way-cold and unapproachable. Looking back at the cave where the kids were hiding, Jiraiya muttered, "Hang in there, kids. It's not your fault, it's the war's."

Meanwhile, Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato were still hungrily devouring the food they had found.

As he chewed, Yahiko spoke up, "I wonder if we'll ever see Takuya-sensei again. If the war ends, he'll probably go back to Konoha."

"Let's finish eating and find a place to train. Nagato's already using jutsu, so we can't fall behind," Konan added.

Among the three, Nagato was the most talented. With just a few pointers from Takuya, he had managed to extract chakra and use jutsu in no time, much to the envy of Yahiko and Konan. Unfortunately, they didn't have Nagato's natural talent, so they had to work even harder to catch up.

Their paths were already diverging from what was written in the original story. Without Jiraiya's direct guidance and moral teachings, their personalities were slowly but surely taking a different shape.

Back in Konoha, the Hokage's office was still brightly lit. The usual hustle and bustle had been replaced by an eerie silence. Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado sat in silence, their expressions grim.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked even worse.

Chiyo's successful raid on their camp felt like a slap in the face, leaving Hiruzen and his advisors stunned.

"Danzo was too careless," Koharu finally said, breaking the silence. If it had been anyone else, she would have been the first to lash out, calling them useless. But Danzo was a special case. Criticizing him would be like criticizing herself and Homura because it was their influence that had secured Danzo's position as the commander of the frontlines.

Blaming Danzo would be the same as admitting their own mistake.

Turning to Hiruzen, Homura spoke up, "Hiruzen, the most important thing now is to organize a team of medical-nin and send them to the frontlines. There are still many injured waiting for treatment; this can't be delayed."

"I know that," Hiruzen replied, his face darkening further as he let out a frustrated sigh. "I've already ordered some of the wounded to be sent back. If all of them are crowded in the camp without proper treatment, it will only lead to more problems as time goes on."

"But the real issue is..."

As he spoke, Hiruzen's frustration reached a boiling point. He slammed his hand on the table, his voice rising.

"Danzo's negligence led to the camp being breached by the Sand ninjas. And as if that wasn't bad enough, he's so focused on his own glory that he's ignored everything else! Now, the medical unit has been wiped out. Do you realize how difficult it is to train medical-nin?"

"We're already stretched thin in the Land of Rivers, and now we're supposed to pull together a team of medics to send to him?"

"It's bad enough that his carelessness cost us the medical unit, but then he recklessly chased after the enemy, got himself surrounded, and only managed to escape after losing an eye and an arm."

What the hell is wrong with you, Danzo?

was nothing—Minato had nearly lost something far more precious.

"Ha! That's too funny," Nawaki said, bursting out in laughter himself.

But his laughter was cut short when Minato smacked his injured arm, making him wince in

pain.

You're evil!

It was just a joke-did you really have to hit me where I'm hurt?

"Takuya,"

After a while, once the laughter had died down, Nawaki suddenly spoke up.

"When all this is over and we're back in the village, will you train with me? I want to work on

my taijutsu and kenjutsu."

The more time Nawaki spent with Takuya and Minato, the more he realized his own

shortcomings. He wanted to get stronger.

"As long as you don't mind getting beat up, you're welcome to join us," Takuya shrugged. "Another punching bag wouldn't hurt."

I've been beating up Minato for years now-might be nice to have a change.

Minato shot Nawaki a sympathetic look.

"Yagami Takuya!"

Just as they were talking, Takuya was thinking about what to make for dinner when an ANBU

ninja appeared.

"What's up?"

"This is a mission from Lord Danzo, assigned to your squad. Prepare to depart in two hours."

Handing Takuya a mission scroll, the ANBU ninja then left the tent.

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