Under the leadership of Goju Yagura, thousands of Kirigakure ninjas quickly landed and attacked Konoha's border defense forces in the northeastern part of the Land of Fire.

Due to Kumogakure's massive attack, Konoha is very concerned about the situation in the northeastern part of the Land of Fire.

So he quickly noticed Kirigakure's approach.

Kirigakure's combat style is quite unique, and you can recognize him even without looking at his attire.

Originally, Sarutobi Hiruzen was very happy recently. A second Wooden ninja appeared in the village, and it was Mu Yue, a super genius. He was basically a youth version of Senju Hashirama, and he was expected to regain the glory of the ninja god.

As a result, less than two weeks later, news of Kirigakure's invasion of the Fire Country reached his office.

Along with this came the dissatisfaction of the Fire Nation daimyo.

Probably because recently many ninja villages have broken through the defense lines and entered the Land of Fire. The Daimyo of the Land of Fire specially wrote to Sarutobi Hiruzen, asking him to quickly deal with the invading enemies and ensure the security of the country.

Although the daimyo was only nominally higher than the Hokage, this time Sarutobi Hiruzen could only admit his mistakes and make a guarantee.

Because the basis of the cooperation between Konoha and the Fire Nation is that Konoha, as the military force of the Fire Nation, protects the Fire Nation and failed to stop the ninja enemies, that would be Konoha's fault.

"Everyone is really good at choosing the time." Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned slightly.

He originally thought that Kumogakure in the Fire Country had been dealt with, and he could devote some of his energy to investigating the death of Shimura Danzo, but Kirigakure came in again.

Let alone dealing with the death of Shimura Danzo, protecting the country is not an easy task. Another five major ninja villages have joined the battlefield.

Looking at the closed door of the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed slightly.

When he learned of Danzo Shimura's death, he was greatly shocked, but the sadness in his heart was not as great as he imagined.

The really uncomfortable moments were when I was taking a break after finishing my work. I was too tired to think, so I subconsciously came up with the idea of ​​why Danzo had been so peaceful recently and didn't even come to the Hokage's office, but he immediately realized that Danzo had died.

At the moment when you react, you will feel endless melancholy in your heart, and you will feel regret and sadness because you think of the past.

"Inform the two advisors to come to the Hokage's office." Sarutobi Hiruzen called the ANBU and ordered.

As Hiruzen Sarutobi, he must avenge Danzo Shimura, but before becoming Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was the third generation Hokage of Konoha.

As Hokage, the highest priority is always ensuring the safety and interests of Konoha.

After a while, there was a knock on the door of Sarutobi Hiruzen's office.

"Enter."

The two advisors walked into the Hokage's office. The ANBU did not come in. They just closed the door silently and stood guard outside.

"Kirigakure joined the war again and sent ninja troops to land in the northeast of the Land of Fire." Hiruzen Sarutobi did not waste time and explained the information directly.

"How dare they? They weren't beaten painfully last time." Xiaochun said with a stern face when he went to bed.

"The daimyo is dissatisfied with this and requires us to deal with the invading enemies as soon as possible." Sarutobi Hiruzen continued.

"Then we really need to pay special attention to it." Mito Menyan showed a serious expression.

If the problem cannot be solved, the Fire Nation daimyo has every reason to reduce military expenditures for Konoha.

"In order to deal with the incoming Kirigakure as quickly as possible, I think it is necessary to have a senior leader lead troops on the battlefield to boost morale." Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the two of them and said.

Namikaze Minato was sent to the battlefield of Yuno Kuni the day before. Compared to Kirigakure, Kumogakure was an enemy worthy of attention, so Sarutobi Hiruzen was not prepared to transfer Namikaze Minato back to the Land of Fire to form a ninja force.

Mu Yue was originally a good choice, but Mu Yue had just developed Wood Release not long ago and needed time to practice. Sarutobi Hiruzen did not want to send Mu Yue to the battlefield for the time being.

Since neither Namikaze Minato nor Mugetsu can be selected, there are not many people to choose from.

As for Mito Kaden and the others, as high-level officials in Konoha, they are naturally qualified, and they may even have special effects.

"this……"

After going to bed, Xiaochun hesitated to speak. She felt that the current war situation was not bad enough to require high-level officials to go to the battlefield. After all, other high-level tasks were also important.

However, when Koharu went to bed, she was worried that telling her would make Hiruzen Sarutobi think that she didn't dare to go to the battlefield for too long.

"Isn't Mu Yue still in Konoha? He has also mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, and his other abilities are even stronger than Minato.

He deserved a lot of credit for defeating Kirigakure Muyue last time, he should be able to complete the mission." After sleeping, Koharu recommended Muyue.

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head and refused:

"Mu Yue has developed the Wood Release, and it takes time to practice."

"Why did he develop the Wood Release? Wait! What did he develop?" Koharu came to his bed and asked Hiruzen Sarutobi with a look of disbelief.

Rather than Mu Yue developing Mudun, she would rather believe that she heard it wrong.

"Mu Yue, he has mastered Wood Release now?" Mito Monoyan on the side also asked with a shocked expression.

For him, this surprising degree was much greater than Kirigakure's attack on the Land of Fire.

The reaction of the two consultants was as expected by Hiruzen Sarutobi. After all, this was the Wood Release, the second ninja to independently develop the Wood Release.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded calmly and replied: "You heard it right, he did develop Wood Release. Just ten days ago, I saw him use Wood Release with my own eyes."

"A second Wooden ninja appears in Konoha."

"How could it be possible? Could it be that his mother is a member of the Thousand Hands clan?" After sleeping, Xiaochun subconsciously felt that Mu Yue had the blood of the Thousand Hands clan.

Although it still sounds outrageous, it is a little more reasonable.

"No one in the descendants of the first generation has Wood Release. Do you think an ordinary Senju bloodline can be useful? Maybe Wood Release is the exclusive bloodline limit for unique geniuses." Sarutobi Hiruzen denied Koharu's bloodline theory.

"Mu Yue's ice escape was also developed by him. Maybe he is the kind of genius that is rare to see in a hundred years." Mito Kadoyan said after thinking about something.

Excluding other factors, then the remaining result, no matter how impossible it is, is still realistic.

"In this case, Mu Yue is really not suitable to go to the battlefield now."

"I'll go." Mito Menyan thought for a while and volunteered.

Mu Yue needs to practice and develop, and Koharu doesn't want to go to bed. As the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen certainly can't go out easily, so it can only be him.

"Yan, be more careful on the battlefield." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in agreement and reminded.

Mito Gate is a good choice. In addition to his identity and qualifications, Mito Gate is also a ninja with strong strength.

"Don't show off on the battlefield. You are no longer the Mito Kadoyan who practiced every day." Koharu also reminded him when he went to bed.

After becoming senior leaders, they not only stayed away from the battlefield, but also neglected training, so their strength must have declined.

"I will pay attention and wait for my good news." Mito Menyan said with a faint smile.

After the ninja troops had discussed a series of matters, Mito Monohan and Koharu, who had transferred to the dormitory, left the Hokage's office.

"Don't let any more accidents happen." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed in the office.

Now he just wants to end the war quickly and avenge his old friend, and pass on the position after Mu Yue has fully grown up.

…

Southern Forest.

Mu Yue is instructing the disciples on their practice.

He deliberately staggered part of the teaching time so that he could take care of both sides, not leaving behind the disciples' practice, but also ensuring the progress of the training team.

"Teacher Muyue, has Shisui been busy with anything lately? I feel like I rarely see him now." Obito asked casually while taking a break.

"He joined the training team..." Mu Yue replied.

"What department is the training team? Training ninjutsu?" Obito heard about this department for the first time and couldn't help but curiously asked.

"With this function, you can think of the training team as a special version of ANBU."

Although it is a confidential department, not all information needs to be kept confidential.

When Kakashi heard the word ANBU, he couldn't help but look over with a surprised expression.

He didn't think ANBU was that great, but ANBU was indeed a very mysterious department for ordinary ninjas, and Shisui was not an ordinary ANBU when he joined.

"It's actually an ANBU!" Obito showed an expression of surprise and worry.

"I've read a ninja novel with a plot like this. The protagonist joins the ANBU, performs a secret mission and discovers the secrets of high-level officials, and then..."

"So that's a novel." Kakashi said with a speechless expression.

He didn't know much about the ANBU, but the ANBU was a department directly under the Hokage. If the higher-ups were really found, it would be the Hokage's will.

"I didn't say that Shisui would definitely encounter something like this. It's just quite unexpected that Shisui suddenly joined such a mysterious department." Obito retorted.

Boom!!

While the two were bickering, bursts of roaring sounds suddenly came from not far away.

"Is Akai trying out new physical skills again?"

Obito stood up and looked towards the source of the sound, only to see Metkai making eagle claws with his hands, constantly attacking the surrounding trees and ground.

"The combination of the Eight Door Dungeon and the Breath of the Rock is too violent, and a simple swing of the claw is very powerful." Obito couldn't help but say.

Since the potential of Metkai exploded on the Kirigakure battlefield, his strength has greatly increased, and he has directly dominated the civil war among his disciples, ranking first in the rankings for a long time.

Only Kakashi made the battle more possible after he understood the Thunder Breath Chakra mode, not Metkai who was absolutely number one.

But only Kakashi can slightly threaten Metkai, and the other disciples have a slim chance of winning against Metkai.

The good brothers who used to win against each other took the first place in the rankings. Obito was happy but unwilling to do so.
To be continued...