People are in Konoha, reopen immediately

A mountain col in the Kingdom of Rain.

Two jounin teams were discussing tactics.

Three days ago, Hanzo received news that a suspected elite team led by Jiraiya, the jounin of Konoha, was cleaning up ninja strongholds in the Land of Rain. Five strongholds had been cleared, and a total of 13 jonins had lost contact.

In the ninja world, losing contact usually means death.

Hanzo immediately sent people to verify. Konoha Jiraiya was the direct disciple of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and a well-known figure in the ninja world.His sudden appearance in the Kingdom of Rain shows that Konoha has decided to intervene in the affairs of the Kingdom of Rain.

For Hanzo, who aims to build a rain ninja village and make the country of rain the most powerful country among the five major countries, Konoha's attitude must be understood immediately.

Hanzo has long been mentally prepared to face the intervention of the five major powers, but it will always go smoothly.

Soon, the information that came back made him frown.

The elite team does exist, and Jiraiya is also among the leading ninjas. To Hanzo's expectation, not only is Jiraiya leading the team alone, but Hatake Sakumo is also the leading jounin of that elite team.

Hanzo started to have a headache.

Hatake Sakumo plus Jiraiya, this elite team is obviously up to no good.

After weighing the situation, Hanzo decided to first send two jounin teams, with a total of eight jounin teams to contact this elite team to find out their purpose of coming to the Land of Rain.

If he really intends to prevent himself from establishing Yuyin Village...

Hanzo's eyes suddenly became dangerous.

……

"Clap."

Hinata Hiashi broke a branch with one foot and reported to Jiraiya Hatake Sakumo: "No trace of the rain ninja was found within 500 meters ahead."

"Keep going."

Jiraiya made a gesture, and then disappeared, following Lu Ping and the others from a distance like Hatake Sakumo.

Let Lu Ping and the other three be responsible for the main attack. This is the new tactic discussed last night.

Firstly, it will reduce the team's attention, and secondly, it will also allow Lu Ping and the others to truly grow rapidly.

Although Rain Country is rainy, it is not covered with dense vegetation like Konoha. Most of them are bare rocks. Looking at the appearance, it is more like the landform of Earth Country.

Suddenly, Hinata spoke to Hizu.

"One thousand and five hundred meters ahead, eight jounin..."

Eight jounin?

Uchiha Fugaku and Lu Ping both stopped, and Uchiha Fugaku drew his ninja sword.

"What else is there? Say it quickly." Lu Ping urged.

Hinata and Hinata hesitated for a moment before saying, "They lined up in front of us. It doesn't look like an ambush, but more like..."

His tone became hesitant, unable to find any suitable adjectives.

"They're here to negotiate."

Jiraiya's voice suddenly came from above. He and Hatake Sakumo were standing on a higher branch at the same time, "Sakumo-senpai, what do you think?"

"Unfortunately, it seems we have to retreat."

Hatake Sakumo took a deep breath. The situation now was clear. They had been discovered by Hanzo's men and blocked their way.

It's not impossible to push forward regardless, but doing so would be a formal declaration of war.

At least for this time, Konoha still had to maintain a superficial image.

So we can only retreat back to the Country of Fire first, and we still have to listen to the arrangements of the third generation in the future.

"Captain, they seem to be retreating."

Discovering that the five-man team was quickly leaving his perception range, the sensing ninja Tajima immediately reported to Jonin Captain Mu.

Is this gone?

Mu frowned and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Before he came, Hanzo had told him to focus on negotiation and communication, and it was best not to do anything unless necessary.

After all, they are Jiraiya and Hatake Sakumo. Although Mu is confident that he can definitely keep Hatake Sakumo and Jiraiya with eight jounin, their damage will not be much lower.

The most likely thing is that Hatake Sakumo and Jiraiya died in the battle, and he was the only one left among the eight jounin to return to his life.

The next thing the Rain Kingdom has to face is the Konoha elites coming out in full force.

Not to mention the establishment of the Rain Ninja Village, thank God if the Second Ninja War didn't break out.

"Let them go, let's quickly go back to Master Hanzo."

The remaining Jonin breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes."

……

The monotonous scenery of the Land of Rain quickly receded, and the five people from Class [-] were driving at high speed.

"Did I make you very confused just now when I asked you to retreat without a fight?"

After the speed slowed down a little, Hatake Sakumo asked, "No need to explain, I think you all have such doubts."

"In the Ninja Code, completing the mission is always the first criterion."

Hatake Sakumo continued talking to himself, "But few people would think about how to complete the task if there is no life?"

"So I've always been very confused."

"What is the mission supreme?"

"Or is a ninja's life better?"

As if talking to himself, he told the roadside, "Later I understood that the mission is indeed paramount, but compared to the lives of my companions, it is still a little bit behind."

As he spoke, Hatake Sakumo stretched out the thumb and index finger of his right hand and made a gesture: "It's probably just a little bit different."

"Ah, is that just a little bit?" Jiraiya suddenly exclaimed: "I thought that after spending so long together day and night, companions are undoubtedly more important than the mission!"

"That's right, what Sakumo-sensei said makes me a little sad." Hinata Hinata continued to be funny.

"Yeah, I thought Teacher Sakumo would say that companions are irreplaceable, but it's a pity." Lu Ping was not willing to be left behind.

Even Uchiha Fugaku also complained: "Ah, anyway, we are just companions who are a little stronger than the mission."

Hatake Sakumo couldn't laugh or cry for a moment: "For example, I'll treat you to barbecue when you get back!"

"Okay!"

……

Inside the Hokage office.

"That's right. It seems that Hanzo is determined to establish the Rain Hidden Village this time."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was smoking a cigarette and was very concerned about the eight jounin mentioned in Hatake Sakumo's report.

Jonin has always been the core combat force in the wars of great powers. In ordinary small countries, jounin is already considered the top combat force. As long as they do not seek death, the employment of nobles and businessmen will allow jounin to live an unimaginable luxurious life.

And with such top-notch combat power, Hanzo dispatched eight of them at once, which at least shows that the number of jounin available to Hanzo must exceed double digits.

A double-digit jounin is more than enough to support a small country like Rain Country.

Then, we can only change our strategies to further amplify Hanzo’s desires and ambitions...

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a while and told Hatake Sakumo: "Okay, I know everything. Team [-] will rest first and wait for the new mission notification."

"Yes!"

With a respectful salute, Hatake Sakumo left the Hokage's office.