"Hmph..."
Senju Tobirama impatiently shook his head, and continued coldly, "There's no unnecessary need for this, the right course of action is for you to promptly take action and end this war!"
"Let the youngsters of this era witness..."
"Wars in the Warring States Era were not child's play like they are now. Let them understand the power of the Wood Release that ended the chaotic times, and realize the terror of Konoha. Unconditional surrender to Konoha is what you should make them do!"
"Wait..."
Tsunade, not quite understanding, looked shocked at the expressionless Hokages: "Second Grandpa, are you suggesting that Kagura goes alone?"
"More than sufficient."
Senju Tobirama gazed at Akihara Kagura and spoke deeply: "Kid, do you really need a team to cheer for you?"
"I understand."
Akihara Kagura looked toward the other Hokages, seemingly searching for something. Something seemed a bit odd, as there were no missions received, only a characteristic from Tsunade.
[System Prompt]: [You have a new supervisor (Tsunade), receiving a newbie entry gift package, and unlocking a new characteristic.]
[Medical Saint Hand (enables extremely precise control over body's Chakra, making medical ninjutsu techniques highly advanced.)]
Medical ninjutsu is barely useful.
But this precise control over Chakra is the most useful.
Even though Akihara Kagura had specifically trained in this aspect, it was far inferior to the characteristic brought by having Tsunade, a Medical Ninja, as a supervisor.
Akihara Kagura had always relied on vast amounts of Chakra in battle, now he could precisely control it, improving his control over his body, which is invaluable for advancing his taijutsu.
"Wait..."
Tsunade hastily wanted to stop Akihara Kagura, but could not keep up, as she saw Akihara Kagura's figure vanish from the spot.
"Tsunade."
Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head, gently advising: "Do not worry about Kagura's safety. When Kagura was eleven, he captured the Mizukage of the Hidden Mist Village and nearly breached the village on his own. I read the reports from that time..."
Back then...
Even Akihara Kagura could achieve such a feat.
Now, according to Sarutobi Hiruzen's observations, perhaps even annihilating the Land of Water is not an issue!
Within three days.
Konoha should receive news of the Hidden Mist Village's surrender.
As long as the Hidden Mist Village chooses to surrender, the Hidden Sand Village cannot resist either, with no One-Tailed Jinchuriki and Fourth Kazekage, the Hidden Sand Village has no ability to resist.
"We still need to hold a council meeting..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Tsunade, gently suggesting: "The ninjas in the village might have opinions on the war. Take the time in these few days to comfort them and prevent panic in the village due to the war, that's a Hokage's responsibility..."
"..."
Tsunade's eye twitched.
In fact, she as the Fifth Hokage was more panicked than anyone else in the village!
"I'll first get the village prepared for war..."
Tsunade sighed and headed to the conference room alone.
Land of Water.
Outside the Hidden Mist Village.
Akihara Kagura traveled quickly, the [Golden Flash] brought unparalleled speed, allowing him to reach here before the sun even set.
"Akihara Kagura?"
Ao from the Hidden Mist Village immediately used his Byakugan to detect Akihara Kagura's arrival. While sending someone to notify Terumi Mei, the temporary person in charge of the village, he himself rushed over to greet Akihara Kagura, intending to probe whether Konoha had set any conditions.
The Hidden Mist Village had continually sent emissaries to Konoha, proposing peace talks, hoping for forgiveness concerning being deceived by Orochimaru and Shimura Danzo.
However, Konoha had not given a clear response, each time evading with the issue of the new Hokage not being instated yet...
Now...
Is there a result?
"No need to come over."
Akihara Kagura saw Ao stepping out to welcome him, raised his hand to halt Ao's steps, and spoke: "This afternoon, Lady Tsunade was instated as Konoha's Fifth Hokage."
"In light of the Hidden Mist Village's collusion with Orochimaru to stir chaos in Konoha and the conspiracy to assassinate the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, Lady Tsunade, upon taking office, officially declared war on the Hidden Mist Village."
"No..."
Ao's pupils immediately widened, and he hurriedly tried to explain: "We want to maintain peace with Konoha, just tell us the conditions, even reparations can be negotiated..."
Not so fast, right?
At least talk a bit first!
Why is Konoha's new Fifth Hokage so extreme!
And no matter what conditions Konoha proposed now, the Hidden Mist Village could agree, because it's improbable Konoha would demand territory cessions.
Because the Hidden Mist Village is in a state of headlessness, and members of the Seven-Swords Ninja, Hozuki Mangetsu and Hozuki Suigetsu, are still detained in Konoha!
"Conditions for peace, huh?"
Akihara Kagura furrowed his brows, pondering that Senju Tobirama seemed to have mentioned conditions for peace between the two villages: "The Hokage of Konoha mentioned that for peace, the Hidden Mist Village should probably unconditionally surrender and be subjected to Konoha's will?"
"That's impossible..."
Ao instinctively rejected.
This is too unreasonable!
Both Konoha and the Hidden Mist Village are Hidden Villages of the Five Great Countries!
Unconditional surrender means being at others' mercy, allowing Konoha to seize the Hidden Mist Village's survival soil—what would they do then?
Just at this moment, the current acting person in charge, Terumi Mei, received the message, immediately leading a group to the village entrance, hearing the exchange between Akihara Kagura and Ao.
"Don't be impulsive, Ao."
Terumi Mei coldly reprimanded Ao and stood before Akihara Kagura. Her appearance had matured a lot compared to before, and her demeanor had become somewhat temperate: "If the Hidden Mist Village were to unconditionally agree to peace talks, how would Konoha deal with us?"
"It's not peace talks, it's surrender."
Akihara Kagura shook his head and continued, "The Third Hokage was Lady Tsunade's teacher, and she is extremely angry about this incident. The Hidden Mist Village would surely face a terrible price..."
"We were deceived as well..."
Ao still wanted to defend.
"But you did participate..."
Akihara Kagura did not accept Ao's defense, sighed, and continued: "I'm just responsible for delivering the declaration of war to the Hidden Mist Village, and to bring back the news of the Hidden Mist Village's unconditional surrender to Konoha."
"What... does that mean?"
Ao looked at Akihara Kagura with an expression of bewilderment.
"It's literal."
Akihara Kagura slowly clasped his hands together.
"You're going to attack the Hidden Mist Village alone?"
Ao's eyes trembled as he looked at Akihara Kagura, seemingly witnessing something unbelievable: "Attack the Hidden Mist Village alone?"
No!
This isn't something that has never happened before!
Ao and Terumi Mei's memories immediately flashed back to six or seven years ago, when Akihara Kagura, this Wood Release Ninja, nearly breached the Hidden Mist Village single-handedly, leaving them with immense humiliation!
At that time, Akihara Kagura was accompanied by two others...
Though it was no different than if he had done it alone...
"Alert!"
A hoarse shout came from Ao's throat!
Because Ao didn't believe he and Terumi Mei could stop Akihara Kagura!
The ninjas inside the Hidden Mist Village immediately relayed the alert order!
Terumi Mei, highly alert, watched Akihara Kagura's movements, quickly rushing toward him to attempt to stop him from using ninjutsu!
Bam!
Akihara Kagura's punch landed on Terumi Mei!
Terumi Mei's body was directly knocked back, feeling as if she'd been hit by a heavy hammer the moment she collapsed, she spit a mouthful of blood!
Ao immediately wanted to aid!
Akihara Kagura stomped his foot on the ground, causing the ground beneath him to crack, directly sending Ao flying!
"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
Akihara Kagura raised his head, looked at the walls of the Hidden Mist Village, and suddenly clasped his palms together, vines sprouting from beneath his feet, spreading toward the village!
"Hopefully... the Hidden Mist Village can give me a satisfactory result."