Hokage Sends Troops, Chiba Returns To The Village

Chapter 25: Hokage Sends Troops, Chiba Returns To The Village

After scolding the three of them, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face turned red with anger, and his neck bulged with rage.

Receiving the Hokage's scolding, Homura and Koharu calmed down.

The two of them regained their composure, but Danzo had no outlet for his anger.

It was clear that the two of them had surrounded and beaten him, yet Sarutobi Hiruzen actually claimed that the three of them had a big fight. Had Danzo attacked them? He had been the one being beaten all along.

However, the other three seemed to have completely forgotten about Danzo's anger. Danzo remained silent, watching the scene unfold.

He knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen was warning him by beating him up, a warning from the ancestors of the Sarutobi clan. But this kind of warning was difficult for Danzo to accept.

"Homura, tell me your opinion," Sarutobi Hiruzen said, looking at Mitokado Homura and speaking slowly.

Knowing that Homura's son had gone to supply station No. 1, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked him first out of consideration for his old partner's feelings.

"We should immediately send someone to the supply station to confirm the situation, and also capture Luo Sha," Homura replied.

"I agree," Utatane Koharu added.

Sarutobi Hiruzen then turned his gaze to Danzo.

"Danzo, what do you think?"

In his heart, Danzo cursed the ancestors of the Sarutobi clan more than a dozen times, facing Hiruzen's inquiry. Danzo was seething with anger.

"What do I think? You've already made up your mind and now you ask me? What do I think? I think you're a piece of shit!"

Of course, that was what Danzo thought in his heart. He couldn't say it out loud, so he had to keep it to himself.

Danzo's complexion changed several times, and in the end, he could only nod helplessly.

Homura and Koharu looked at Danzo and snorted coldly.

Although they were consultants, they had no real power or backing in the village.

Hokage held command over all the ninjas in the village, backed by his family and the Anbu, making his power the strongest.

Danzo's Shimura clan also held considerable power and had their own Root organization, making them a force to be reckoned with. But Homura and Koharu had no such support.

Without any backing, they could only align themselves with one side.

That was also why Danzo underestimated them.

Of course, Homura and Koharu understood this reality.

If it weren't for the life-and-death situation involving Homura's son this time, Mitokado Homura would never have taken action against Danzo.

Finally, after unanimous approval from Konoha's senior management, Sarutobi Hiruzen issued the order.

"Summon Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade immediately."

Within moments, three young figures appeared in the Hokage's office. Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade stood before their teacher and Homura.

"Sensei! Homura-sama!" the three exclaimed in unison.

"I have an important task for you," Sarutobi Hiruzen said, looking at his proud disciples with a serious tone.

"Sensei, please tell us," Orochimaru responded on behalf of the three.

"You will set off immediately to supply station No. 1. If it has been destroyed, you will proceed to inspect supply stations No. 2 and No. 3. And after inspecting these

 three locations, you will search for Rosa within our territory," Sarutobi Hiruzen explained the mission.

"Rosa?" Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade glanced at each other, suddenly taken aback.

"The Sand Shinobi who claims to manipulate gold dust?"

"A disciple of the Third Kazekage?"

Since the Third Kazekage dared to send his disciples to the Land of Fire, Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to send his own to capture them. He wanted to see if his disciples were stronger than theirs.

Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled to himself, seemingly forgetting that he had sent out three disciples while the Third Kazekage had only sent one.

Just as the three were about to leave, Mitokado Homura spoke up.

"If you come across Fujiki's body at supply station No. 1, bring him back."

After speaking, Homura tossed out a sealing scroll.

"A sealing scroll?" Orochimaru remarked as he caught the scroll.

...

The ox cart slowly made its way toward Konoha Village.

Originally, the supplies on the cart were meant to be transported to the supply station, but now they had to be brought back to the village.

"What's wrong with this cow?" Fujiki asked, feeling puzzled by the ox's behavior.

The old ox would occasionally stop and walk, grazing on the grass by the roadside, showing no signs of diligence.

"Don't make a fuss. It's just getting used to it," Chiba replied, leaning against the cargo.

Fujiki hurriedly responded, "Senior, you're awake."

"Obviously, how could I talk if I weren't awake?" Chiba rolled his eyes at Fujiki and adjusted his body, preparing to take a nap.

With nothing else to do on the road, passing the time by sleeping was the only option.