Chapter 228：

Now that Kirabi is in coma, the only person who can actually make the final decision is Yukito.

Yuki thought for a moment and asked Xiang Xi: "How many wounded do we have who are unable to fight?"

Xi was in charge of this, and as soon as he thought about it, he came up with the numbers:

"Fifty-three people are unable to participate in the battle, and there may be more today."

Yukito exhaled, it was not easy to build a base on Kirigakure's side.

But with the two Jinchuuriki injured, Kumogakure simply couldn't withstand Kirigakure's attack.

It is also a good idea to abandon the stronghold now, break it into pieces, and wait until the Raikage arrives before regrouping.

The reason why we needed a stronghold in the past was that we didn't know whether Kirigakure's Jinchuuriki were there, so we needed to be steady and steady.

But now, it seems that Kirigakure's Jinchuuriki is indeed gone.

It was necessary to protect the living forces, especially the safety of the two Jinchuuriki.

…

Konoha Village.

Hokage's office.

"Old man, I'm back."

A familiar voice sounded.

He has long black hair, a goatee, and wears a tight-fitting black combat uniform with green jounin mail on the outside.

There are dark red logos tattooed on the shoulders and back. There was a mark of the Fire Nation's crest on his waist, and there was a cigarette in his mouth.

It was Asuma Sarutobi.

The Third Hokage took a puff of cigarette: "It's earlier than expected."

Although Asuma also had a cigarette in his mouth, he did not light it.

"If you hadn't been so anxious to call me back, I wouldn't have been so anxious."

Asma spoke calmly and looked calm. She said she was anxious, but there was no sense of urgency on her face.

Seeing Asuma's easy-going personality now, Sandai also sighed.

If Asuma hadn't been so rebellious before, the burden of Konoha would have been handed over to him long ago.

Now Asma can be said to be the prodigal son who has turned back.

Although the two did not have a complete heart-to-heart relationship, the third Hokage could still see the changes in Asuma.

It’s not too late now, there is still time to cultivate slowly.

For now, let Orochimaru deal with those troublesome Uchiha.

Sandai thought so in his heart and said:

"This time Kumogakure and Kirigakure have already started fighting. I don't know what the future of the war will be like."

"Don't leave the village for now."

"The Ninja School is about to graduate a group of students. You should be the leader."

Asuma didn't ask any more questions: "I understand. I'm going to find Hong first."

The third generation nodded.

Asuma has been pursuing Kurenai for many years, but before, his character was not mature at all, and Kurenai didn't like him too much.

Later, as Asma grew older and matured, her pursuit of Kurenai never stopped. Kurenai was gradually moved by Asma.

I just recently agreed to be with Asuma.

Asma walked out of the office before taking out a lighter and lighting the cigarette.

After taking a deep breath, he slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

Asma is no longer the rebellious young man she once was.

From when he became one of the "Twelve Guardians of Ninja", to finally having political disagreements with Kazuma, and finally the organization split.

After experiencing a lot, Asma gradually understood her father's hard work.

Uchiha has been very active in recent years. To be precise, Uchiha only became active after Natsuki Uchiha appeared.

Every move they made truly strengthened themselves.

The prestige of the Third Hokage has been severely damaged in several incidents.

In particular, Danzo's defection almost eliminated the possibility of Uchiha and Konoha ever reconciling again.

The Third Hokage recalled Jiraiya one after another, vindicated Orochimaru, and accepted Orochimaru back to the village.

Many experts were transferred back to the village.

Asuma thinks that it may not be a matter of war between Kumogakure and Kirigakure.

But the problem of Konoha and Uchiha is imminent.

He took another deep drag on the cigarette.

Asuma also felt a little uneasy.

We can only see what Uchiha plans.

…

Hokage's office.

"Hokage-sama, urgent!"

The ANBU brought up a scroll.

The Third Hokage looked serious and let the ANBU go.

Pulling out the scroll, the mark on it is Morino Hiki's mark.

Sandai read Ibiki's report carefully, his eyes sparkling.

A joy appeared involuntarily.

Kumogakure and Kirigakure are still in a stalemate stage, and it is hard to say what their future development will be.

But the battle between Obito and Natsuki last night revealed the information that the Third Hokage wanted to confirm most.

The Mangekyō Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is indeed flawed!

According to Ibiki's description, both Natsuki and Itachi's eyes bleed when using Susanoo.

And in the end, Itachi fell into a coma.

Ibiki directly confirmed Orochimaru's information.

Orochimaru is trustworthy!

Uchiha Fugaku must have had something wrong with his eyes if he hasn't appeared for so long.

Itachi was also injured.

The only top masters of the Uchiha clan are Natsuki and Shisui.

The advantage is mine!

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Chapter 278 Ready

Konoha Village.

meeting room.

The daimyo's envoy has arrived.

Originally, the special envoy could just go to Orochimaru directly.

However, this time the Third Hokage was actually very considerate and personally accompanied him, which made the envoy a little flattered.

You know, with the power of Konoha, the status of Hokage is actually higher than that of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

There were only the special envoy and two subordinates in the conference room.

The Third Hokage came alone, without any other elders.

But the third generation is very easy-going and easy to talk to.

The special envoy also knew that Orochimaru was a disciple of the Third Hokage.

So before Orochimaru came, the Third Hokage told him the purpose of his trip.

"Lord Orochimaru's plan has been a great success, and the central factory has been successfully established."

"We took advantage of the previously laid out storefront and replaced all the items with Orochimaru-sama's."

"Now the catering profits in the entire Fire Nation are very considerable."

"The daimyo is very happy and specially sent me to commend Lord Orochimaru."

"The other thing is to give Lord Orochimaru a 100 million dividend from this month's profit."

The Third Hokage was stunned: "One hundred million this month?"

The special envoy thought that the Third Hokage was dissatisfied with this number, so he quickly apologized:

"Hokage-sama, please forgive me, our central factory has just been opened, and there is insufficient material and production capacity."

"So there is only 100 million for Lord Orochimaru."

Sandai was shocked, but his face was kind and polite to the special envoy.

It didn't take long for the third generation to get out, and the one-month income of 100 million was because Orochimaru accounted for 30%.

There are another 200 million from the Uchiha clan, which accounts for 60%.

The Third Hokage was shocked by this income.

While thinking about whether Konoha is profitable.

Orochimaru arrived soon.

"Hello, Orochimaru-sama, the daimyo asked me to bring you and Uchiha the first month's dividend."

The special envoy said very respectfully to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru is quite polite to people who come specially to give money:

"Thank you for your trip. Uchiha has something to do and can't come now. Just give me the money."

The special envoy was stunned for a moment, and then waved to the men behind him.

The subordinate behind him bit his finger and formed a seal directly.

Psychic art!

Bang, a lizard appeared in the field.

The lizard is relatively large, sitting up to two meters high.

The length is more than five meters long.

If this wasn't the guest room of Konoha Village, it probably wouldn't fit in.

Although the lizard is large, it is very docile and does not scream or move after being summoned.

His body was covered with thick scales, with many packages placed on top, and there were rope ladders on both sides.

The special envoy's men climbed up from the side rope ladder with quick hands and feet.

I made several trips back and forth to get eight boxes.

The envoy opened the box and showed it to Orochimaru.

It was full of high-denomination banknotes, 40 million per box.

Orochimaru nodded with satisfaction.

"Very good, I received the money. Go back and say hello to the Daimyo for me."

"Materials for the central factory must be collected properly and production capacity must be increased."