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"Hokage-sama, Tsunade-sama."
Kitazawa spoke up promptly, saying, "I have an idea: let's try diplomacy first, then resort to force."
"What do you mean?"
Tsunade's attitude softened somewhat, and she asked.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed something subtle.
Why did he feel that in Tsunade's eyes, he, as her teacher, was not as important as Kitazawa, an outsider?
"The Uzumaki clan is an ally of Konoha. Our rescue mission is fulfilling our alliance, and no one can find fault with it."
Kitazawa said with a smile, "First, write a letter to Kusagakure, explaining the cause and effect, and ask them to hand over the Uzumaki clan ninja."
In fact, what Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted was a legitimate reason for his attack.
But Tsunade was in a hurry to save people, and because of her personality, she didn't bother to think about it.
"This is a good idea."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up slightly as he spoke.
If Kusagakure releases the person immediately after receiving the letter, it will save trouble and also demonstrate Konoha's prestige.
If they don't release them, then it's their fault.
After all, Konoha Village has always been very polite.
"In that case, get someone to do it right away!"
Tsunade snorted coldly and said, "The longer it is delayed, the more she will suffer."
"You should handle this matter."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled gently and said, "Just like when I rescued Kabuto Yakushi last time, I'm temporarily handing over command of the Anbu to you."
"Again?"
Tsunade's lips twitched, and she asked, "Am I that easily fooled?"
"How can this be called being scammed?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "What I mean is that you personally lead the Anbu to deliver the message."
"I go?"
Tsunade's face showed surprise.
"We must consider the worst-case scenario."
Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly said, "That's Kusagakure destroying evidence and forcibly denying this matter."
Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.
It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi, as Hokage, was indeed very thorough in his considerations.
"can."
Tsunade nodded.
What Hiruzen Sarutobi said wasn't entirely impossible.
Just in case, she should probably go.
"I'll write a letter now. Go to the secret service and gather men."
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, then reminded them, "We're going to rescue people, not attack Kusagakure. We don't need too many people."
He was genuinely worried that Tsunade had taken all the Anbu ninjas with her.
"I'm not a child."
Tsunade pursed her lips and said, "I'll just take two classes."
"Well."
Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately shouted, "Haru, immediately select eight Anbu ninjas to accompany Tsunade to Kusagakure."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Qing quickly replied.
Seeing this, Tsunade was too lazy to go to the Anbu and simply sat on the sofa to wait.
Kitazawa didn't stand on ceremony and sat down next to her.
Shizune didn't sit; she stood behind Tsunade, just like a secretary.
In fact, she was indeed a secretary.
After Tsunade became Hokage, her job was similar to that of a secretary.
Qing acted quickly, and in the blink of an eye, she brought eight Anbu ninjas to the Hokage's office.
Kitazawa spotted Kakashi Hatake immediately.
After all, that head of white hair was really eye-catching.
Kitazawa winked at him, meaning that they were doing a mission together again, which was fate.
Kakashi Hatake also noticed Tsunade and Kitazawa, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
But Kitazawa's gaze immediately fell on the ANBU member next to him.
Both the body shape and the eyes visible behind the mask were very familiar.
Kitazawa was certain he had seen the true face of this ANBU ninja.
"Lady Tsunade."
Qing introduced, "These are the two ninjas leading the Anbu team, Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Itachi."
It turns out it's Itachi Uchiha. No wonder he looked so familiar.
Upon hearing this, Kitazawa raised an eyebrow.
It must be said that Qing's talent for selecting people is top-notch.
With Tsunade, Kakashi Hatake, and Itachi Uchiha, they could conquer not only Kusagakure, but even Kumogakure.
Kitazawa suddenly thought of Yamato again.
He discovered that Tsunade had not seen this Wood Release ninja during her two temporary administrations of the Anbu.
Is it a different mission for Yamato, or was it deliberately hidden by Hiruzen Sarutobi?
If Tsunade knew about Yamato's existence, she would definitely investigate the Wood Release experiments.
Although Orochimaru has already fled, Danzo Shimura is still alive.
There will inevitably be another big storm then.
The Hokage's office fell silent, save for the sound of Hiruzen Sarutobi writing.
Itachi Uchiha's gaze fell on Kitazawa.
Theoretically speaking, he was the only outsider among everyone present.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, Shizune, and members of the Anbu all belong to the Hokage lineage.
Kitazawa, a ninja academy teacher, seemed out of place when he infiltrated the area.
But in Itachi Uchiha's eyes, this proved his worth.
He did indeed have a very close relationship with Tsunade.
The Uchiha clan also made the wrong bet.
"Alright, the letter is finished, Qing."
Hiruzen Sarutobi casually handed the letter over.
Haru quickly stepped forward, took the letter, and handed it to Tsunade.
"Let's set off now."
Tsunade didn't read the contents of the letter; she simply put it away.
"Lady Tsunade, I'll go with you."
Kitazawa coughed lightly and spoke.
Aren't you in class?
Tsunade countered with a question.
Kitazawa glanced around, walked up to her, and whispered a few words in her ear.
"Your idea is quite good."
Tsunade chuckled and said.
"...?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
Is there some secret that I, the Hokage, cannot hear?
But when it came to Tsunade, he didn't ask any more questions.
Kitazawa looked at the four lines of text that appeared before him and was overjoyed.
A genius should make a name for themselves in the ninja world. Take that first step and let the ninjas of Kusagakure feel your formidable strength.
[Current Mission: Safely escort Karin and her daughter back to Konoha Village.]
[Quest Reward: Fire Sealing Seal]
【Whether to accept? 】
This is indeed similar to the rescue of Yakushi Kabuto.
The reward is also the sealing technique that Kitazawa hoped to see.
The Fire Sealing Seal is a sealing technique of B-level difficulty.
Its effect, as the name suggests, is to seal flames, but it requires a special sealing scroll as a carrier.
In the original work, it is the only sealing technique that can directly counter Itachi Uchiha's Amaterasu.
Although Amaterasu didn't perform well in the original work, it was still an ability at the level of the Mangekyou Sharingan.
The sheer absurdity of sealing techniques is evident.
Kitazawa chose to accept.
As for the two sentences he just said to Tsunade, they were very simple.
If Tsunade, as one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, were to deliver the message, it would definitely frighten the Hidden Grass Village, and they might just hand over Karin and her daughter.
But if Kitazawa were to deliver the message, it would be hard to say.
If he adds a few more words and exaggerates the situation, he can directly anger the Hidden Grass Village, making them even less likely to hand it over.
As long as Kusagakure doesn't hand it over, Tsunade will have a reason to take action.
Tsunade agreed for a simple reason: she wanted to vent her anger.
After all, Karin's mother was treated that way, so she wouldn't be happy unless she beat up the ninjas from Kusagakure.
Kitazawa's suggestion was exactly what she wanted.
As soon as they left the Hokage's office, the eight Anbu ninjas disappeared.
As members of the secret service, they are naturally skilled at operating in the shadows.
Tsunade didn't say much, and headed towards Kusagakure with Shizune and Kitazawa.
When night fell, they set up tents on the spot to rest.
Kitazawa was able to chat with Kakashi Hatake and Itachi Uchiha for a while, and also learn about the situation in Kusagakure.
The village of Kusagakure is now divided into two factions: one called the Fruit of Grass and the other called the Flower of Grass.
Kusanagi is a proponent of war and hopes to use the Bliss Box, which can grant any wish, to rule the ninja world.
The movie version of Hozuki Castle is actually Kusanagi no Mi.
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