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"what?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked surprised. "Why so suddenly?"
The battle report he received the day before yesterday still indicated that the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Leaf Village were locked in fierce combat, and he didn't know how long the fighting would last.
How come the outcome has already been decided in just two days?
It happened so fast that it felt unreal to him.
"It's all thanks to Lady Tsunade and Lady Kitazawa."
Qing immediately gave a brief account of what had happened last night.
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly froze on the spot.
Even with his knowledge, he was astonished by what happened last night.
The first reason was that Kitazawa's strength exceeded his expectations.
He is proficient in all seven ninjutsu: Water Release, Lightning Release, Wind Release, Fire Release, Earth Release, Genjutsu, and Medical Ninjutsu.
This is practically... the second him!
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that if he were twenty years younger, he would definitely have taken Kitazawa as his student.
After all, it suits him so well.
However, becoming one's own grand-disciple is almost the same.
The second point is that Tsunade unleashed her full power and brutally beat Yagura Karatachi.
This indicates that she is no longer affected by hemophobia.
Kurama Yakumo and Kitazawa's efforts finally paid off.
This is a tremendously good thing for both Tsunade and Konoha.
After all, a Hokage cannot have such a fatal weakness.
The third is that the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was controlled by genjutsu when he launched the war against Konoha.
This made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel alarmed.
If word got out that an incredibly powerful shadow could be controlled, probably no one would believe it.
Fortunately, the Byakugan can detect illusions.
It seems we need to pay more attention to the Hyuga clan in the future.
Hiruzen Sarutobi suggested that Tsunade appoint a Hyuga clan ninja as the Hokage's bodyguard.
Normally, he doesn't use his Byakugan, but if Tsunade shows any unusual behavior, you can check her brain chakra.
"Spread this good news!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi snapped out of his daze and laughed loudly.
Although the fact that the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was under control made him wary, everyone should know about Konoha's victory.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Qing quickly replied.
When will Tsunade and the others return?
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly remembered something and asked again.
"Lady Tsunade didn't tell me."
Qing shook her head and said.
"Contact the Anbu at the front lines and confirm Tsunade's return time."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and said, "Such a great victory deserves to be celebrated by the ninjas and villagers."
Welcoming is one aspect, but creating momentum is even more important.
Although war is cruel, it is undoubtedly the easiest place to produce heroes, or rather, to make a name for oneself.
One of the biggest reasons Minato Namikaze was able to become Hokage was that he made a name for himself during the Third Shinobi World War.
Although the war between Konoha and Kirigakure was not as large as the Third Shinobi World War, it was a great victory worthy of being recorded in history.
In particular, this victory was mainly brought about by Tsunade and Kitazawa.
Kitazawa is also Tsunade's student, and the two will complement each other in terms of fame.
If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to have the entire village of Konoha welcome him again, it would push his fame to its peak.
Even if he announced Tsunade as the Fifth Hokage on the spot, no one would object.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Qing turned and left.
News of Kirigakure's surrender and Konoha's great victory spread throughout the village at an extremely fast pace.
Many ninjas and villagers celebrated.
The settlement of the Shimura clan.
The bustling activity in Konoha Village seemed to have absolutely nothing to do with Danzo Shimura.
He stared blankly at the water in front of him.
"The Hidden Mist Village is truly hopeless!"
Shimura Danzo snapped out of his daze and couldn't help but shout angrily.
He had already sent someone to inform the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, in advance.
The results of it?
Their ambush failed, and they were instead soundly beaten by Tsunade and Kitazawa.
Not only did they beat them badly, but they also surrendered outright, handing Konoha a great victory for nothing.
Danzo Shimura sighed.
The war has been declared over, and he has lost all his means.
He had originally planned to send more information to Kirigakure, but now he only sent it once and had no more chances.
Now, the only hope lies with Kotoamatsukami.
Ninja Academy.
The new semester has begun, and the gifted students are training.
Kosuke Maruboshi and Kakashi Hatake provided guidance from the sidelines.
However, they each have their own focus.
Maruboshi Kosuke focused most of his energy on Haruno Sakura.
He now treats her as his true student and is carefully teaching her Water Release techniques.
Sakura Haruno also lived up to expectations.
Aside from a slight deficiency in chakra, he excels in water-style techniques.
Kakashi Hatake is Bishop Sasuke Uchiha.
He is already learning Lightning Release: Chidori.
"Great news! Fantastic news!"
Just then, Umino Iruka rushed over.
Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively looked at him.
"Kirigakure concedes defeat, we've won!"
Umino Iruka took a breath and said loudly.
Maruboshi Kosuke and Hatake Kakashi exchanged a glance, both sensing their surprise.
It's normal for a war to last a year or two.
The war between Konoha and Kirigakure lasted only two and a half months, which can be considered very swift.
"Great!"
Naruto Uzumaki exclaimed excitedly, "As expected, it's a victory for Konoha!"
"Our Konoha Village is still too strong."
Kiba Inuzuka patted him on the shoulder and said regretfully, "It's a pity I didn't get to join the battle."
"How many years will it take before you join the war?"
Nara Shikamaru remarked, "This is unrealistic."
"In my opinion, we should avoid war if we can avoid it."
Yamanaka Ino shook her head and said, "The battlefield is far too dangerous."
"Then... when will Kitazawa-sensei be back?"
Hinata Hyuga immediately thought of Kitazawa, and her eyes lit up.
"That's right!"
Upon hearing this, Naruto quickly asked, "Iruka-sensei, when will Kitazawa-sensei be back?"
Hinata Hyuga, Ino Yamanaka, Sasuke Uchiha, and others also looked at Iruka Umino.
"I don't know that."
After a moment's thought, Umino Iruka said, "The round trip, plus the cleanup of some war, I estimate I'll be back within this week."
"Great!"
Yamanaka Ino immediately broke into a bright smile.
Hinata Hyuga unconsciously smiled, her heart filled with anticipation.
"I haven't seen Kitazawa-sensei in a long time. He'll definitely be shocked by my increased strength!"
Naruto Uzumaki said with a happy expression.
"That's not necessarily true."
Iruka Umino said with a smile, "In this war, your teacher Kitazawa and Lady Tsunade defeated the Fourth Mizukage together."
"what?"
Naruto and the others stared wide-eyed.
They naturally knew about the Water Shadow.
He is the Kage of Kirigakure, and his status is equivalent to that of the Kage of Konoha.
In other words, even if the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was not as good as the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was not far behind.
"Teacher Kitazawa is amazing!"
Naruto Uzumaki said excitedly.
"This is the kind of youth I've always wanted!"
Rock Lee gave a thumbs up and said.
"Hahaha!"
Kiba Inuzuka laughed and said, "We have a teacher who can defeat the Fourth Mizukage. If word gets out, everyone will be envious!"
"I must learn more ninjutsu from Teacher Kitazawa!"
Yamanaka Ino waved her little fist and said.
The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, was most skilled in Water Release techniques.
Sakura Haruno is also learning Water Release.
Yamanaka Ino felt that with Kitazawa's help, she could keep Kitazawa in check.
Hinata Hyuga unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes.
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