Reborn wind shadow: Attack the country of fire in the beginning

Tuanzang's straightforward words caused a drastic change in Fugaku Uchiha's expression, and the expressions of others present also turned ugly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, seeing the big trouble Tuanzang had caused, could only try to cover for him and said apologetically to Fugaku Uchiha.

"Fugaku, Tuanzang is not wrong, but please rest assured that there is no personal agenda here. It's all for the village. Even the research on the cells of the First Hokage was started by Teacher Tobirama. It's just that after many failures, I ordered it to be stopped. I didn't expect Tuanzang..."

Seeing Fugaku Uchiha's angry and humiliated expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that if he didn't end this topic, it would really cause big problems, so he decisively said.

"Tuanzang, in view of your unauthorized research on the First Hokage's cells and Sharingan, as well as your failure in this battle with Sunagakure, you are stripped of all your positions in the village, and you should also step down from the position of leader of Root."

Tuanzang did not refute, because this was already a good result for him.

"The village has suffered such a huge loss this time, it is indeed my fault, and I am willing to bear it. In addition to this, I have a way to alleviate the current crisis in the village?"

"? ? ?"

Except for Fugaku Uchiha, everyone else cast curious glances.

Tuanzang said with hatred in his eyes.

"You can tell Sunagakure and Iwagakure, and even Kirigakure, about my arm being taken away..."

As soon as Tuanzang said this, everyone suddenly understood, but Fugaku Uchiha's expression became even more humiliated.

Unfortunately, Hiruzen did not give Fugaku a chance and directly made the final decision.

"I will have the Anbu handle this matter. You can leave now, Tuanzang. The punishment for you will be carried out immediately."

After speaking, he said to Minato again.

"Minato, I'm counting on you for the matters on the front line. I've made a decision. I'm already old, so you will now serve as the commander-in-chief of the front line!"

At once, everyone seemed to have forgotten their displeasure and revealed shock and unconcealable joy. Even Fugaku's expression improved a little, only Tuanzang and Orochimaru had gloomy expressions.

Minato's expression was very calm.

"I understand, Lord Hokage, I will definitely drive Sunagakure and Iwagakure out of our Land of Fire!"

"Yes, thank you, Minato!"

Speaking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi also sighed and said with a tired face.

"The future of the village depends on you young people!!!"

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Konoha.

In the dark forest where Root is located.

Tuanzang and Orochimaru, who had been relieved of all their duties, walked slowly here.

Orochimaru's signature eerie voice sounded.

"Heh heh heh, I thought Elder Tuanzang would tell Lord Hokage all the information about this Fourth Kazekage."

Tuanzang walked on the grass, his steps did not stop, and said with a cold face.

"What if I told him? Not to mention that I don't have conclusive evidence, even if I did, what does the victory or defeat of this war have to do with me now? On the contrary, it's you, Orochimaru. It seems that Hiruzen has chosen Minato as his successor. He abandoned you, his disciple, but chose Jiraiya's disciple. Are you really willing to accept this?"

Orochimaru's snake pupils shrank, and then he let out a cold laugh and said.

"I don't have a special obsession with the position of Hokage like Elder Tuanzang!"

The two of them were silent for a while.

After a long time, seeing that they were almost at Root's base, the two stopped.

Tuanzang turned his head and said coldly to Orochimaru.

"Root was established by me from scratch. Hiruzen's words cannot remove me from my position. Now, Root's spies have infiltrated Sunagakure and are approaching the Kazekage's wife. As long as we confirm that Sunagakure's Kazekage really has the ability to deprive others of their bloodline limit, then we can take action, but I can't do it alone. Orochimaru, I need your power..."

"Oh, Elder Tuanzang is still not giving up?"

Tuanzang's eyes were sharp.

"It's not just me who's not giving up, Orochimaru. Aren't you interested in the Sunagakure Kazekage's strange ability? That's a power that can even suppress the First Hokage's cells."

To this, Orochimaru just showed a strange smile.

Seeing this, Tuanzang felt that everything was under control.

"I will notify you when I have news."

After saying that, he turned around and left alone, heading to Root.

Orochimaru just watched.

After an unknown amount of time, the movement in the forest attracted Orochimaru's attention.

A small white snake crawled out of the forest, climbed up Orochimaru's sleeve and leg, and onto his arm, raising its head and making a proud voice like a loli.

"Orochimaru, how is the matter that the White Snake Sage told you to do going? Have you found the person that the White Snake Sage asked you to find? You have been dragging it on for too long."

Orochimaru's face showed a little excited smile.

"No... I haven't found him, but I probably already know who the White Snake Sage is looking for?"

"Who is it?"

"Heh heh heh, before I answer your question, can you answer a question for me?"

The little white snake said with a slightly disgusted expression.

"Don't even think about it, Orochimaru. You can't learn the Sage Arts of Ryūchi Cave. It's because you messed up your body yourself, otherwise with your aptitude..."

Orochimaru's face showed a little regret, but he quickly shook his head firmly.

"No... I just want to know, why are you looking for that person?"

"!!!"

A trace of thought flashed in the little white snake's vertical pupils, and then it said in a deep voice.

"I don't know either, but the White Snake Sage said that the fate of this world has once again reached a turning point. The last time was the Sage of Six Paths, but unfortunately, the toads of Mount Myōboku seized the opportunity first. This time, we must not let those toads take it away."

Orochimaru's eyes lit up.

"Sage of Six Paths, interesting... However, you can rest assured this time. The toads of Mount Myōboku will definitely not be able to take it away."

"Why?"

"Because according to the information I know, the person you are looking for this time should be the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure. Sunagakure and Konoha are mortal enemies now, and Jiraiya's disciple should soon inherit the position of Hokage."

The little white snake's snake pupils also lit up and said excitedly.

"So that's how it is. That's great. Can the snakes of our Ryūchi Cave finally become real dragons!!! Orochimaru, well done. I'll go back and tell the White Snake Sage. Don't worry, the thing I promised you, the White Snake Sage's scales, will be sent to you soon."

After saying that, it disappeared on the spot with a bang.

Only Orochimaru was left savoring the words just now.

"Interesting, a real dragon, what is that..."

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And in the other direction.

Minato and Jiraiya were leaving the village and heading towards the battlefield.

Minato suddenly said to Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya-sensei, if we can really get our wish this time and temporarily stop the war, I want to take this opportunity to go to Mount Myōboku to practice Sage Arts..."

This made Jiraiya stunned, and Minato calmly explained.

"Although Lord Tuanzang didn't go into details, it can be confirmed from the mouths of the surviving comrades that the Kazekage of Sunagakure has become stronger again after defeating Elder Tuanzang so quickly. I can't stand still..."

Hearing this, Jiraiya immediately understood and felt the changes in his disciple during this period. He nodded heavily.

"I understand, Minato. No matter what you do, I will support you..."