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Sōsuke convened this impromptu meeting.
With the majority of the Jonin captains' approval, the infiltration plan against the Sand Ninjas was finally agreed upon.
"Since that's the case, let me take charge of this infiltration plan. I will bear all consequences."
Seeing the majority nod in agreement, Sōsuke's expression became slightly solemn, and he spoke in a deep voice.
Upon hearing his words, the seated Jonin were all momentarily stunned.
Then they looked at Sōsuke with expressions of admiration in their eyes.
Truly, he was the 'Child of Konoha' In terms of the courage to take responsibility, he was undoubtedly a leader among the younger generation of Konoha.
"Hehe..."
Hearing this, the solemn-faced elder, Jizo, chuckled, and his somewhat cloudy eyes glanced at Sōsuke, his voice hoarse.
"Indeed, someone valued by the Third. Kid, if you don't want to stay in this position and instead want to take a risk in infiltrating the Sand Ninjas, is that it?"
In response, Sōsuke looked at him, his face slightly serious, and spoke in a deep voice.
"Since I brought up this matter, naturally, I should lead by example."
Upon hearing Sōsuke's words, Jizo nodded slightly, a trace of appreciation in his cloudy eyes, and he spoke in a deep voice.
"With someone like you in Konoha, good! In this infiltration plan against the Sand Ninjas, count me in. I want to see what capability the Sand Ninja Village has to dare provoke Konoha in such a way!"
Having said this, a cold voice followed suit.
"Count me in."
Jizo, upon hearing this, glanced at him, eyes carrying a hint of mockery, and hoarsely said.
"'Konoha Shura,' right? A kid from the Uchiha clan, not lacking in courage!"
Orochimaru and Tsunade, standing beside him, also spoke in a low voice.
"Us too."
They both looked at Sōsuke, and the meaning in their eyes was clear – they must be part of this plan, even if it meant falling in Sand Ninja Village.
Upon hearing their words, Sōsuke, who had a somewhat serious expression before, now revealed a faint smile on his face and spoke gently.
"Since everyone agrees to this plan... then, let's prepare to set out..."
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Within the borders of the Wind Country.
The swirling sands danced in the air, and the raging winds seemed to want to bury the world in thick dust.
"Huff, huff..."
Accompanying the wailing of the strong wind, several figures slowly emerged from the swirling dust.
Their figures gradually stopped in front of a unique structure located on this red and yellow earth.
Facing the densely packed village that appeared in the yellow sand ahead, determination flashed in the eyes of the people.
Is this... the final destination where we will dedicate everything for the village?
"Jyurou, do you have anything to say..."
At this moment, a voice, as if hoarse to the extreme, sounded low. The voice came from the heavy figure facing away from the others.
Upon hearing this voice, a ninja in the group was momentarily stunned. He then shook his head and said softly.
"Nothing, Captain Sakumo."
After saying this, as if thinking of something, he suddenly chuckled, and his expression pretended to be relaxed.
"If I have to say something, it's that I still hope to eat at Ichiraku Ramen with you and the others again."
"Before... I never really cherished it..."
Upon hearing his words, the others were also momentarily stunned.
The solemn expressions on their faces slightly eased, and one by one, they revealed relaxed looks, as if those words made them forget that they were currently in enemy territory.
However, the figure in front seemed to become even more serious. Without turning around, he continued in a deep voice.
"Zamuto, Magu, do you have anything to say...?"
Upon hearing Sakumo's words, the two mentioned individuals exchanged a glance, smiled slightly, and replied casually.
"We, like Jyurou, if there's a chance... just going to eat at Ichiraku Ramen with you again is enough."
Sakumo did not turn around or respond; he continued to ask.
"Koshika..."
Hearing this, the only female ninja in the team, Koshika, turned her head slightly, lifted her goggles, seemingly wiping her eyes lightly, and spoke softly.
"I am the same as them... Captain Sakumo."
The heavy figure of Sakumo in front seemed to tremble slightly, and after a while, he hoarsely said,
"Let's go. Once this mission is completed, if there's a chance... Captain will treat you all to Ichiraku Ramen again..."
Hearing his words,
The several ninjas in the rear all had a slight smile on their faces, but their eyes carried an extremely determined expression!
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Inside the Sand Village.
Several Sand Ninjas patrolling in the shadows were quite bored.
The Sand Village covered by yellow sand was not as fortunate as Konoha with its advantageous conditions.
In this vast desert, water was incredibly scarce, and vegetation was extremely rare. Their surveillance around the Sand Village was completely meaningless.
Because they could hardly imagine anyone passing through the violent sandstorms just to attack this remote village.
"Kokuyoku, do you think Captain Chitoro is powerful? I heard he survived a fierce battle on the battlefield in the Land of Rain!"
One of the Sand Ninjas, bored, suddenly asked the ninja beside him.
Hearing his words, a Sand Ninja youth named Kokuyoku curled his lips in disdain and said,
"He's just lucky to have picked up his life. I heard he insisted on leaving a group of ninjas to block Leaf's attack!"
"Almost got into a conflict with Chiyo-sama because of it. Look at him now!"
"Except for himself, everyone else died! And he still dares to come back!"
"Didn't you see he was sent to our place now? If he were really formidable, he would have been transferred to the war department long ago. Who would come to attack our rundown place?"
The other Sand Ninja nodded in agreement, feeling that it made sense, and then sighed helplessly.
"Alas... Are Leaf's ninjas really that strong? Even Captain Chitoro only managed to escape with his life from their hands..."
Hearing his words, Kokuyoku turned his head and looked towards the endless yellow desert, muttering.
"Who knows, even if Captain Chitoro is weak, he's still stronger than us. Yet, he ended up like this... Is Leaf Village really that powerful..."
While they were chatting,
On top of a concealed building in the Sand Village, a sturdy and burly figure was sitting cross-legged.
Beside him, a tall figure sat cross-legged as well, their body concealed by black fabric.
The burly figure closed his eyes tightly, lightly touching the ground with his five fingers, seemingly quietly sensing something.
"Swish!"
Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, a pair of intimidating eyes flashing briefly!
"Finally... has it come..."
With his hoarse murmuring, the tall black figure disappeared from its place with a "whoosh"!
At the same time,
In the space between a world filled with swirling sand, several figures were swiftly traversing the raging sandstorm. It seemed that the terrifying phenomenon of this world did not concern them!
"Speed up a bit; otherwise, by the time we arrive, it might be too dark to act!"
The tall figure in front quietly asked.
Upon hearing his words, the several figures behind him all nodded slightly.
"Swish!" "Swish!" "Swish!"...
They immediately increased their speed and quickly disappeared into this desert.
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A/N: I'm sorry for the late updates, I'm sick, my eyes swelled like ping pong balls and itchy as hell, still are btw
