"What I am worried about now is that the Uzushigakure might forcibly take Uzumaki Kushina."
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his cigarette, his expression filled with worry.
Konoha is currently in a period of war, and even his three Disciples have gone to fight on the Amegakure battlefield front line.
Although Konoha still retained some strength at this time to cope with unexpected situations.
But if the Uzushigakure forcefully uses Space-Time Ninjutsu before corresponding sanctions are established, they probably won't be stopped.
Danzo Shimura, who had lost control over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki candidate, also lost interest and said listlessly, "Didn't you say that Lady Mito is here?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes immediately lit up.
That's right, Lady Mito is still here!
Once Uzumaki Kushina is taken back by the Uzushigakure, Konoha will no longer have a suitable Nine-Tails Jinchuriki candidate.
Lady Uzumaki Mito definitely won't stand by and watch this happen!
Since he calls himself the Uzushigakure, they must give Uzumaki Mito some Face, right?
At the very least, Uzumaki Mito's strength cannot be underestimated.
The power of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is no joke.
A few days later.
Land of Grass, Kusagakure.
Uzumaki Haruna accidentally heard news about the Uzushigakure and was immediately filled with pleasant surprise.
She hastily ran to the Grass Ninja Building to apply for resignation and return home.
However, when the application was reported to the Kage of Grass, it was rejected.
Kusagakure was lacking in talent; there were no Families with Bloodline Limits, nor were there any Secret Technique Families.
After finally catching a person with a special Bloodline, how could they easily let her go back?
Did they take the risk of bringing Uzumaki Haruna back just to hand her over to the Uzushigakure?
Kusagakure isn't a charity!
He still wanted to wait for Uzumaki Haruna to grow up and bear an Uzumaki Clan for Kusagakure.
Although the Uzushigakure is currently gaining momentum, as long as Kusagakure says nothing and does nothing, who would know that people from the Uzumaki Clan are hidden in their small ninja village?
But unfortunately, the Uzushigakure already knew.
Chihiro narrowed his eyes and said, "It seems Kusagakure wants to deceive us and get away with it."
He opened the System Panel and stared at the more than 700,000 prestige value.
Since the Uzushigakure defeated the Land of Water half a year ago and shocked the Ninja World, the prestige value on the System Panel had already reached over 700,000.
The remaining scattered prestige value was all provided by the Land of Water.
After all, Hollows occasionally appeared there, and Shinigami would also show their Faces in the Land of Water to purify the Hollows and farm prestige value.
With over 700,000 prestige value, it was time to spawn another wave of Troop Types.
The Uzushigakure had been quiet for half a year; some people had probably forgotten their strength.
If Kusagakure was unwise, Chihiro wouldn't mind helping them remember.
"System, begin recruiting Troop Types!"
Chihiro first spent tens of thousands of prestige value to complete the Sekikan of the various Divisions.
With the remaining 700,000 prestige value, he prepared to recruit two Heroic Troop Types.
"System, consume all prestige value and recruit two Heroic Troop Types!"
With a hum.
The long-unseen senkaimon appeared out of thin air, and two figures stepped out.
They were one male and one female.
The man was tall and handsome, with long black hair and light purple eyes.
He was dressed in a standard shinigami uniform, wearing white fingerless gloves, and adorned on his head and neck with the hair ornament "Kenseikan" and the scarf "Ginpaku Kazahana no Uroko," which only noble persons have the right to wear.
The woman had long purple hair tied back in a ponytail.
She had golden-yellow eyes, brown skin, and wore a tight, orange-yellow top that highlighted her voluptuous figure.
It was Kuchiki Byakuya and Shihōin Yoruichi.
"Kuchiki Byakuya, Captain of the 6th Division, greets Lord Soul King!"
"Your subordinate, Shihōin Yoruichi, greets Lord Soul King!"
[Kuchiki Byakuya]
[Strength: Captain-level]
[Position: Captain of the 6th Division]
[Ability: Zanpakuto, Senbonzakura]
...[Shihōin Yoruichi]
[Strength: Captain-level]
[Position: Former Captain of the Second Division]
[Ability: Shunko]
These were two more powerful Captain-level individuals.
Among them, Shihōin Yoruichi made Chihiro look twice.
Of course, Chihiro was not looking at her figure and striking skin.
He was looking at her Ability.
Unlike others, Shihōin Yoruichi's Ability column displayed Shunko, not a Zanpakuto.
Does Shihōin Yoruichi have a Zanpakuto?
Of course she does.
Every Shinigami possesses a Zanpakuto, but since the System displayed Shunko.
This proves that Shihōin Yoruichi's Shunko is even stronger than her Zanpakuto.
In the Bleach Anime, Chihiro indeed never saw a scene where Shihōin Yoruichi used her Zanpakuto.
Perhaps that is the reason.
Since he had recruited Kuchiki Byakuya and Shihōin Yoruichi, Chihiro naturally made the most efficient use of them.
He immediately assigned tasks to both of them, while also letting them familiarize themselves with this world.
"Yoruichi, go to Kusagakure and deliver a letter to the Kage of Grass."
Diplomacy before force.
If Kusagakure still obstructs Uzumaki Haruna after learning that the Uzushigakure knows she is there, then they shouldn't blame the Uzushigakure for being unreasonable.
"Yes!"
Shihōin Yoruichi accepted the mission and patted Kuchiki Byakuya on the shoulder before leaving.
"Little Brother Byakuya, your big sister will be leaving first."
The next moment, Shihōin Yoruichi's figure disappeared from Chihiro's residence.
Kuchiki Byakuya was unaffected by Shihōin Yoruichi, remaining expressionless and quietly waiting for Lord Soul King's arrangements.
"Byakuya, go to the Amegakure and bring back someone named Uzumaki Nagato to the Uzushigakure. I will arrange others to assist you."
Kuchiki Byakuya replied, "Yes, Lord Soul King!"
Soon, Kuchiki Byakuya also disappeared from in front of Chihiro.
...
Land of Grass, Kusagakure.
The Kage of Grass's Office.
The Kage of Grass, who was processing documents, suddenly paused.
Among the numerous documents, an envelope bearing the Mark of the Land of Whirlpools suddenly appeared!
The Kage of Grass's heart suddenly pounded violently. He abruptly stood up and vigilantly scanned his surroundings.
The Kage of Grass's Secretary asked suspiciously, "Did something happen, Lord Kage of Grass?"
The Kage of Grass saw nothing out of the ordinary, so he could only temporarily suppress the shock in his heart and tossed the Uzushigakure' envelope toward the Secretary.
"Look at this!"
The Kage of Grass's secretary was initially confused, but after seeing the symbol on the envelope, she exclaimed, "This is... the Uzushigakure!"
Startled, she quickly said, "Kage of Grass, I didn't find this letter when I organized the files earlier!"
Hearing the secretary's words, a chill rose in the Kage of Grass's heart.
This means the letter was placed here while he was processing the documents?!
"Have the Anbu immediately check the inside and outside of the building for any anomalies!"
"Yes!"
Ten minutes later, the Anbu reported, "Kage of Grass, your subordinates have not found any anomalies!"
The Kage of Grass sighed in relief. It seemed the sender must have left?
He hesitated for a moment but ultimately opened the envelope.
When he saw the name Uzumaki Haruna, his pupils instantly constricted!
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