Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Isn't This Targeting the Uchiha Too Obviously?

Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Isn't This Targeting the Uchiha Too Obviously?



Despite only following orders to chase down targets, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen didn't continue to provoke Yagura.

As much as they didn't want to admit it, Yagura was genuinely stronger than them.

If they pushed Yagura too far and he decided to deal with them first, it wouldn't be fun anymore.

As much as they loved to provoke, their lives were still important.

Even so, Jūzō Biwa remained stubborn.

"You won't live to see that day. Once I encounter Takuya Yagami, I'll personally chop off his head with my Executioner's Blade, and show you, Yagura, that so-called geniuses are nothing but a joke."

"I hope you can deliver on that."

Yagura looked at Jūzō Biwa like he was an idiot.

Even in Konoha, there was plenty of internal conflict.

In Mist Village, where killing your own comrades was easier than slaughtering pigs, internal strife was even more intense. It was perfectly normal for people to be dissatisfied with Yagura.

If everyone obeyed Yagura without question, that would be the real surprise.

Yagura was fully aware that many didn't respect him, but he didn't care.

Because he held the power.

As long as these people didn't cross a line, he would simply ignore them.

The door to the Hokage's office swung open as Tsunade walked in, yawning.

"Old man, what's so urgent? The logistics department is going crazy. If it's not important, don't bother me."

Usually idle, but during wartime, constantly busy-that was the nature of the logistics department.

During war, every piece of supplies needed Tsunade's personal oversight.

Not to mention, Takuya had instructed her to keep a close watch on things, leaving no room for Danzo to seize any advantage. This only made Tsunade's workload heavier.

"You're doing a great job. However, Orochimaru sent a message requesting that Takuya's squad accompany the third batch of reinforcements to the front lines. He needs Takuya's squad as the spearhead to break through Mist Village's chain of defense and force them into a direct confrontation."

The Third Hokage handed Tsunade the scroll from Orochimaru.

Tsunade opened it, skimming the contents while making a sarcastic remark:

"Is Orochimaru not worried about someone stealing his glory this time?"

Cough cough!!

The Third Hokage cleared his throat, pretending not to hear that.

After his compromise with Tsunade, the Third Hokage stopped interfering with anything related to Takuya. He also stopped any attempts to target Takuya.

In fact, whenever Takuya was involved in something, he directly approached Tsunade rather than contacting Takuya himself.

As for Orochimaru's ambitions, the Third Hokage knew but chose not to address them.

It wasn't strange that Orochimaru wanted to compete for the Hokage position.

After all, Orochimaru was his disciple. Was there anything wrong with him wanting to compete for Hokage?

This was expected.

The Third Hokage also favored Orochimaru's potential.

At least, until Tsunade made a move, Orochimaru had a strong chance.

Though, truth be told, the Third Hokage had no intention of retiring anytime soon.

"I understand. I'll go talk to them. That's all. I'm so busy and exhausted," Tsunade said, waving dismissively as she took the scroll and left the Hokage's office.

"Let's hope everything goes smoothly," the Third Hokage muttered, glancing in the direction of the coastline.

Anyone with half a brain could figure out what happens when a bunch of Fire Release users go

up against Water Release specialists.

Water beats Fire-it's not just a saying.

Even though many Uchiha had Lightning Release as their second chakra nature...

"Danzo is really up to no good."

"He's never been a good person. He's always trying to monitor me and keep me under the

control of the Root division."

Kushina chimed in, listing her grievances against Danzo.

If she had to pick the one person she hated most in Konoha, it would undoubtedly be Danzo.

Even Minato and Nawaki disliked Danzo's presence.

Yet somehow, Danzo managed to maintain his position in Konoha's leadership circle.

Hearing Kushina's complaints, Takuya grinned and teased her:

"The next time he tries something, just have Kurama fire a Tailed Beast Bomb at the Root headquarters. I bet after a few hits, he'll stop messing with you."

"That's actually a pretty good idea."

Kushina looked intrigued.

"Where is the Root headquarters, anyway?"

"Kurama will find it. Trust in him."

If anyone could find the Root headquarters, it would be Kurama, with his incredible sensory

abilities.

Are you out of your mind? Encouraging Kushina to do something like that!

Minato and Nawaki were speechless, though the idea was strangely tempting.

If the Root headquarters were blown up, it would be quite the spectacle.

Danzo would probably be furious!

Who knows, maybe a single Tailed Beast Bomb could wipe out Danzo entirely.

"Enough already! It's one thing to joke about doing that outside the village, but you can't just

throw a Tailed Beast Bomb inside the village!"

Tsunade had a headache.

Was Takuya really encouraging Kushina to do something like that, right in front of her?

And worse, Kushina seemed to be seriously considering it!!!

Tsunade was genuinely worried that one day, if Kushina had a bad day, she might actually

unleash a Tailed Beast Bomb on the Root headquarters.

That would be quite the disaster.

And it wasn't like Kushina was someone you could easily control.

If she got angry enough to let Kurama take over her body, the results would be... well, let's

just say it wouldn't be pretty.

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