Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

"..."

She remained silent, with a trace of resentment in her heart.

"That Konoha White Fang, at least add..."

"Granny Chiyo, the war is over."

Luo Sha stopped her from continuing.

"No one wants to continue fighting. Sand Village can no longer withstand the war."

"The current conditions are already the best conditions. If we continue to fight, it is likely to be worse than the current situation."

"..."

Granny Chiyo remained silent, but her body seemed to have been drained of all strength.

Even with the soundproofing, she could still hear the Sand Ninjas outside the tent happily chatting and their expectant and joyful voices.

"Okay, I'll figure it out myself."

"Chiyo!"

Luo Sha looked stern.

"Do you want to destroy the Hidden Sand Village?"

"I don't think so, old lady."

Granny Chiyo hung her head and said, "I will live in seclusion after I return. I won't ask anything and I won't care about anything."

She was disappointed.

"Nothing special, don't look for me."

"As long as the Konoha White Fang doesn't show up in the Hidden Sand Village, I won't do anything."

"But as long as I live, my hatred for him will never stop!"

"……whatever."

After a long silence, Luo Sha could only say this.

His mission was simply to declare the end of the war.

He could also understand Grandma Chiyo's feelings.

After all, it’s not a pleasant feeling to lose a child in old age.

But this is war.

The howling sandstorm was blocked by the dense forest that acted like a green guard.

In the forest, the Konoha camp also learned the news of the upcoming ceasefire.

"The war is over..." Someone breathed a sigh of relief.

"I can finally go home."

"We won!" someone said confidently.

"It's really a difficult war..." Some people sighed with emotion.

It had lasted for so long that no one wanted to continue fighting.

Looking at these companions, Jiraiya seemed to be thinking about something.

He had just been to the Hidden Sand Camp not long ago, and the other party had shown a similar performance.

Obviously no one wants war, so why do wars still break out?

He couldn't quite understand this.

And inside the tent.

“…These are the insights I have summarized.”

Orochimaru is arranging the next defense work.

"Although the Sand Village as a whole wants a ceasefire, and there is a high probability that no conflict will break out again, it is still just in case."

"The previous defensive thinking has not kept up with the times, which is why our battle line was quickly shrunk at the beginning."

"As long as my arrangements this time are strictly followed, the news can be passed on even under the worst conditions."

"I understand. Leave it to us, Lord Orochimaru!"

The ninja captains who were assigned to stay behind took it carefully and watched and read it together.

"Orochimaru is really getting more and more impressive."

Ding Zuo and Mu Mu Gong Dao, who had been arranged to return to the village together, were communicating nearby.

"Maybe, he can really..."

"Who says he isn't? After all, he is a third-generation disciple."

"And he is a comrade-in-arms. I support him."

"I support it too."

The two people's whispered discussions were quietly carried to Orochimaru's ears by the wind, causing the corners of his mouth to slightly curl up, and he felt relieved.

And in the medical class.

Shengshu was giving instructions to the last injured person.

"Just continue to recover, it's not a big problem."

"I see. Thank you. I feel very well taken care of here. I will always remember you."

After watching the injured leave, Nawaki breathed a sigh of relief and turned to thank the children who were packing up medical equipment and supplies:

"thanks everyone."

The children responded quickly.

"Don't be so polite, Brother Shengshu."

"If it weren't for you, we wouldn't know what we would do."

"You're as reliable as Lady Tsunade, the Dean, Sister Anko, and Brother Ito!"

"I believe you can become Hokage!"

"Ok!"

After hearing these warm words, especially the last one, Nawaki's mature and steady look completely disappeared, replaced by a silly smile.

"Hehe... I feel embarrassed by what you said."

"Oh, by the way, where's Ito-nii?"

"Lady Tsunade just told him to get out, along with Anko-nee."

"Oh, that must be something. Let's continue."

Outside the medical team's tent.

"Ah? Let me go to Konoha Hospital?"

Ito Toru had a somewhat conflicted expression.

You should have said it earlier!

Now I'm about to join the Root with Orochimaru.

If I go to Konoha Hospital again...

Seems like that's ok?

After all, Nono is still in Konoha Hospital.

"Yes, and I hope you can replace me and become the main force of Konoha's medical ninja."

"Ah? Lady Tsunade, how can I replace you? Besides, when you say that, it's as if..."

"Yes."

Tsunade smiled and played with her hair.

"I have decided to leave Konoha temporarily and travel outside."

"Why--why is it so sudden?"

"It's not too sudden. Mainly, I'm very disappointed with the Third Hokage now, and I don't really want to get involved in what's going to happen next."

"But……"

Toru Ito didn't know what to say for a moment, but he quickly thought of one.

"That big brother Duan..."

"That's one of the reasons why I traveled. I wanted him to be able to become a ninja again."

"I'll have to trouble you to take care of him while I'm away, Ito and Nawaki."

"I, I'll try my best."

Ito Toru's face turned bitter.

If someone else said this, he would have just refused, but he learned a lot from Tsunade.

Apart from anything else, just the Yin Seal alone is a favor that I cannot repay...

The art of staying young forever, how many female ninjas dream of it!

Of course, Hongdou next to her probably doesn’t want it that much.

"Yes! Don't worry, Lady Tsunade!"

Hongdou nodded vigorously beside her.

"Although Ito is afraid of trouble, he is very reliable when things really get tough!"

"And if all else fails, there's still me!"

"I believe in you, you are all good kids"

Tsunade smiled and patted their heads.

"Okay, it's almost time, you guys should go get ready."

"It should be a matter of a few days before we leave."

"it is good."

When we are at a critical historical juncture, most people don’t even know they are at it.

Just like now.

The Konoha ninjas who were rejoicing over the end of the war had no idea that this was just the beginning of an era of chaos.

The shadow of war has only dissipated slightly.

And an even more turbulent wave is slowly rising under the undercurrent.

Only a few people can see the subtleties.

"Ito!"

After saying goodbye to Red Bean, Ito Toru was about to pack his things when he was stopped by Jiraiya.

"what?"

He turned back in confusion.