Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

Konoha Village.

Today is the day when the Third Mizukage leads his team back. The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Konoha high-level officials see him off at the village entrance.

"Then, send it here."

The Third Mizukage's expression did not look very good.

During the negotiations over the past few days, the Hidden Mist Village did not gain much advantage.

All this was because of the previous Chunin Exam, when the new generation of Konoha Village demonstrated a power that was feared by everyone.

However, you won't be happy for long.

He looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face, which was smiling like a chrysanthemum, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Before the Sand Village took action, it greeted all the other ninja villages except Konoha.

This is also why the Third Mizukage chose to come to Konoha at this time, just to take the opportunity to exert pressure and extort some benefits.

However, the blackmail failed...

He secretly made up his mind: after returning to the village, he must strengthen the selection criteria for students and fully implement the elite education model!

After all, he brought out elite ninjas for this exam, but they were still no match for Konoha's new generation. If he doesn't take measures to improve his strength, he will probably be completely suppressed by Konoha!

"Haha...you're welcome to come often in the future. We won't see you off for long distance."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was still like a kind old man, waving goodbye to the Third Mizukage with a smile on his face. After their figures were completely gone, the smile on the Third Hokage's face slowly disappeared, revealing a solemn look.

The Sand Shadow Ninjas were already attacking from the front, although they had a great advantage at the beginning and perfectly covered most of Konoha's scouting team.

But there are always Konoha ninjas who desperately pass the information back to the village. However, at present, only the Konoha high-level officials know this news in order to prevent unrest among the villagers.

"It's really not reassuring at all..."

He sighed.

Teacher, the burden you leave behind is really heavy.

Even Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little tired when faced with these major events happening one after another.

"Hiruzen, we must come up with countermeasures as soon as possible. The front line has basically collapsed now. Only a few experienced masters have formed small teams to barely fight back."

Mitomon En next to him reminded: "Let Orochimaru go. Whether in terms of prestige or ability, he is qualified for the position of front-line commander."

"Yeah, I thought so too." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded: "Tell him immediately and give him half a day to prepare."

"And..." Utane Koharu beside him also spoke up: "Orochimaru alone may not be able to handle the whole thing. He needs some assistants."

"The poison of Chiyo from Sand Village is very strong. I heard that Tsunade's medical ninjutsu is very strong and may be of some help. In addition, Kato Dan's ninjutsu is also very suitable for fighting those puppets of Sand Village without contact."

The advice they give is very pertinent, and when it comes to not engaging in internal strife, the Hokage think tank is still very reliable.

"Makes sense."

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little more relaxed: "Also, Danzo, your Root organization has been established for some time, right? This is a good opportunity to test the results."

"The Root Organization will play their due role on the battlefield."

Danzo looked unhappy: "But last time, in order to fight against Hanzo of the Salamander, the Root organization suffered heavy losses. I need some fresh blood to replenish it."

As expected, he wants someone again...

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a while before saying, "You can, but you can't go too far, and you must volunteer to join the Root organization. Do you understand what I mean, Danzo?"

"Humph, of course I understand. I don't need those unwilling traitors." Danzo snorted coldly, as if he remembered something, and his face became even darker.

"Also, let Sakumo go too."

Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

"This battle...cannot be delayed."

“It has to end quickly.”

On the other side, there is a shared house in Konoha.

The early morning sunlight shines into the room through the window, and the air seems to be filled with the scent of sunshine.

"Well……"

Lying on the soft bed, Toru Ito frowned slightly, then slowly woke up.

"what--"

He stretched, then slowly sat up and rubbed his eyes sleepily.

"What time is it..."

Looking at the alarm clock next to him, it was only 8:30 in the morning, so Toru Ito got up calmly, washed up simply, and prepared to go out to find something to eat to fill his stomach.

squeak-

When Toru Ito opened the door, he was suddenly startled.

"Teacher Orochimaru! Why are you here?"

I was quite frightened when I saw Orochimaru when I opened the door early in the morning...

"Haha, I'm here to tell you a piece of news..."

"The Sand Nation has begun its attack, and the war between the Wind Nation and the Fire Nation has broken out."

Orochimaru casually revealed the news that made Ito Toru's scalp tingle.

"Ah this..."

He didn't know what to say for a moment.

"And, I was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the front line."

Orochimaru seemed to see through his thoughts, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile: "The Third Elder gave me half a day to prepare, which means that by noon, I will set out for the battlefield."

"Then... Mr. Orochimaru, do you have anything to tell me?"

Ito Toru asked with the last bit of hope.

"of course."

Orochimaru extended his hand: "Let's go to the battlefield together, Ito, I need your talent, come with me and end this war!"

His words were plain, but they carried a special kind of charm, which convinced people and made them admire him. If Kimimaro were here, he would probably have shouted something like "Ahhhhh Lord Orochimaru, I want to live and die with you!" and then accepted it with tears in his eyes.

It has to be said that Orochimaru has the charm of a natural commander.

However, this charm had no effect on Ito Toru, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

He knew that as long as he said he didn't want to go, Orochimaru would never say anything and would just leave quietly.

Then, there was a brutal battle just like in the original work. Nawaki and Kato Dan died in the battle, Tsunade left Konoha due to hemophobia, the Konoha White Fang became famous in the Sand Village, the rift between Jiraiya and Orochimaru gradually widened, and Orochimaru slowly began to step into the dark abyss.

Can I just watch all this happen?

"..."

Ito Toru was silent for a long time, and Orochimaru was waiting for his answer.

Neither of them spoke, only time passed slowly.

"I..." Ito Toru took a deep breath, his eyes slowly becoming firm: "I'll go with you, Teacher Orochimaru."

"very good."

Orochimaru showed a relieved smile on his face and patted Ito Toru on the shoulder: "You don't have to leave now, just follow the follow-up troops. I will push the front line back before you arrive."

There was a strong sense of confidence in his tone!