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Chapter 794 : Shikaku makes a move!
🕑 Added 2024-11-09 01:49:19 +0000 UTCJust like in Sunagakure, the council met in Konoha. In the absence of Hiruzen and his successor, the head seat was left empty. Fujin's seat was also empty, as were the seats of the civilian council members.
Koharu started the meeting by asking, “Did Suna receive the message?”
Shikaku nodded, “They should have received it by now. Their reply should come in a few hours. There isn't much suspense as to what it'd be.”
Everyone agreed. Under the current circumstances, there was no way Sunagakure would refuse to talk. Senju Hiromasa asked, “Shikaku, were you the one who started the discussion currently happening throughout the village?”
Shikaku answered, “Yes, though it wasn't my decision entirely. Lord Third had asked me to do it before the attack.”
Hiromasa replied, “Thought so, this feels like his work. Spread it outside of the village as well, especially in the Land of Wind. Though it won't have a direct impact on Sunagakure's council, it'll reinforce the fear in the hearts of their ninjas. Though intangible, it'll increase the pressure on their council, which would help us during the negotiation.”
Shikaku smirked and said, “Don't worry, it is already set in motion.”
Hiromasa chuckled and replied, “I should have expected that.”
He turned his gaze towards others and said, “Now then, it's time to discuss whom to send to negotiate with Sunagakure. Have you thought about it as well, Shikaku?”
Shikaku nodded, “Yes. As the two most experienced ninjas as well as the ones who have dealt with such matters the most, I believe Elder Homura and Elder Koharu would be the optimal candidates to lead our team. In addition, we'll also need to send a few Clan Leaders. Any of you want to volunteer?”
He turned his gaze to his fellow Clan Leaders. Tsume was the first one to speak up, “I'll go. I want to see what those geniuses were thinking to attack us.”
Inoichi said, “Well, I doubt they'd risk sending anyone important due to my clan's abilities. So, chewing them won't get us any useful intel, though I suppose it'll be great for applying more pressure. I'll go too to add to the pressure.”
Hiromasa said, “I'll go as well. It's been a long time since I left the village. I want to see what this generation of Sunagakure's leaders are like.”
Shikaku said, “Alright, that should be plenty. Fujin will join the negotiating team as well. You can meet him directly at the Fire Capital. I have already explained to him his role. It'll be similar to what he did against Kusagakure, except he won't be leading the team.”
Tsume suddenly sighed and asked, “Are you trying to give away my job, Shikaku? How am I supposed to chew them off if he scares them?”
Shikaku chuckled and said, “It'll be good to have a partner in crime once. Be careful though, his threats generally cross several lines at the same time. I'm sure Elder Homura can attest to that.”
Everyone glanced at Homura, who immediately recalled the nightmarish moment he experienced in Kusagakure. His expression alone was enough to make the council wary of Fujin. Thankfully, there wouldn't be any direct danger this time. Shikaku added, “I have asked him to rein himself in, but I'm not sure how much he'll follow. However, he usually has a positive impact on the village at the end of the day. So, he shouldn't be too much of a problem.”
Everyone nodded, not thinking too much about it. Unknown to them, Shikaku sighed internally, ‘Finally, someone else will have to endure that troublesome kid. Even though he was the one who conducted the operation in the Land of Rice, I was the one who spent several sleepless nights to ensure that nothing went wrong. Even if he does something crazy in the Fire Capital, I'll push the responsibility and work on the Elders. Let them deal with his crazy ideas for once. If they do a good enough job, I'll let them deal with his future shenanigans too.’
For the first time since the meeting began, Hiashi asked, “Have you decided how to approach the negotiations? Fujin's recent expedition to the Land of Rice should have increased the pressure on Sunagakure's council. So, drawing out the negotiations would be a good way to make them buckle under pressure.
However, there is a hidden risk. As good as the move to eliminate Otogakure was, it was also a huge slap to the Tsuchikage's face. In addition, Kumogakure has been very unstable for some reason. The Raikage might look for a war to divert the focus of their public. There is a possibility of a three-way alliance between Sunagakure, Iwagakure and Kumogakure if we stall too long.”
Hisashi pointed out the worst-case scenario for Konoha. He wasn't incorrect. With Konoha winning three wars in a very short time, the pressure on other villages would increase. It could force them together. Of course, all three villages had a lot of hatred between them, making any alliance between them brittle. However, the risk to Konoha was real.
Considering that the main reason they weren't attacking Sunagakure was to avoid a three-front war, the negotiations would be pointless if they were to result in the same. Shikaku replied, “Yes, I have already calculated. From my analysis, the three villages should be contacting each other right now.
However, a proper alliance is unlikely at this moment. Neither Sunagakure nor Kumogakure are in a position to start a new war. And, Iwagakure wouldn't lead the war. So, the only danger is if Kumogakure launches a suicidal attack. Fortunately, that is very unlikely unless something else changes.
So, we have time to stretch the negotiations. Preferably, we could extend it to 3-5 rounds in the span of 2-3 weeks. Any longer, it'll become disadvantageous for us. I'll keep an eye on the movements of other villages and keep the negotiating team informed.”
Homura and Koharu nodded. The council began finalizing their demands for the first round. Needless to say, at the start of negotiations, quite a few of their demands would be rather unreasonable, so Konoha would have some space to negotiate.
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While the council discussed the demands, the people in Konoha were discussing some matters as well. In a bar, a group of ninjas were enjoying themselves when one of them said, “Did you hear? Councilman Fujin led an army to the Land of Rice and annihilated Otogakure!”
“Ha, who hasn't heard of that? I heard from my clan leader that he eliminated over 700 Otogakure ninjas! Orochimaru's forces are finished!”
“Yeah, I heard even Orochimaru tucked his tail between his legs and ran away when Councilman Fujin reached his base. Order should be restored soon in the Land of Rice and we'll likely get all the missions from that country. Hehe, Councilman Fujin surely is great.”
The group laughed, realizing that plenty of high-income missions would soon be available to them.
One of them said, “I used to think the rumors about him were exaggerated. Now, it seems like even they didn't do him justice. Councilman Fujin is insanely good. No one even knew that he made a move against Otogakure until it was over. His moniker is truly appropriate. A swordsman who appears and disappears like a ghost. Whoever called him ‘The Spectral Swordsman’ did a very good job.”
The Nara ninja in the group shook his head and said, “While the name is good, we can't use it. Besides, why should we use the name our enemies gave him?”
Everyone looked at the Nara ninja as he continued, “When Orochimaru interfered in the second round of the Chunin Exam, Councilman Fujin faced him alone and forced him to retreat.
When the village was attacked by the combined forces of Sunagakure and Otogakure, Councilman Fujin stepped up and annihilated 3 divisions before they understood what was happening. He also stopped the Edo Tensei summons and sealed all of them. He even stopped the legendary White Fang and protected us.
And, he also led our forces to swiftly take revenge for the injuries Orochimaru inflicted on Lord Third. No matter who our enemies are or what the situation is, Councilman Fujin strikes them down. He is the sword that strikes fear in our enemies. We should call him Konoha's Sword instead! Only such a title could do justice to what he has done for our village!”
The ninjas around him were moved by his passionate speech and immediately agreed. The ones around them heard the passionate speech too and soon the entire bar cheered to Konoha's Sword.
Similar discussions were happening throughout the village due to Shikaku's moves. By the end of the day, everyone had heard the title and referred to Fujin by it. It would soon spread throughout the Land of Fire and the ninja world.
Fujin, who reached close to the Fire Capital with his army, was completely unaware of the two new monikers he gained. Only time would tell how he'll react to this move made by Hiruzen and Shikaku.
[A/N: Break tomorrow.]
Comments
Tathagata Das
It looks like the author will upload the next chapter in a few minutes
Rubén López
With Tsunade it is like going back to the initial levels only with all the special powers unlocked, already having a position, who knows how Fujin and Tsunade interact
Devil Hex
Around an hour from now
Aman Ramnani
Fujin:"If I was a ninja from Kiri, I would just be considered fast. If I was from Kumo, I would be considered just strong. But because I'm from Kohona, I am made out to be evil! One could argue that I'm too Nice!"
Devil Hex
Not sure. I'll update here
Aman Ramnani
eta?
Milos
Sadly no staying up for it tmrw . Fever hittin Hard, gl!
Kelevra
Can’t forget it will be 2 new members of the council who will be in the lead of the convo. Which for me automatically means they will concede to fire and take a more vulnerable position. So the sand is Starting weak
SnowFairyAsuna
I disagree, but that's alright. We all have our opinions.
Slade
the sword of konoha ain't even that corny, most nicknames are corny and this one is pretty tame. It even sounds like it'd fit in this world. Making the "shield" JUST cause you want to pair it up with konohas sword? that's even worse.
SnowFairyAsuna
I do agree. But I would add that being the "sword" is already corny
Slade
having a shield counterpart is too corny. Just konohas sword is enough. it's honestly unnecessary to make someone "shield" just so there's someone to go with the sword lol
T5p6
I have a feeling that Konoha will squeeze from Suna huge benefits,only for Tsunade to become Hokage and offer them white peace under the influence of talk no jutsu from Naruto. After what Fujin done at last two months,he better properly rewarded. Four different rewards for four achievements 1.Kumo massacre 2.Konoha crush 3.land of the grass war 4.orochimaru force elimination
Devil Hex
😅
Kelevra
Also wanna say I’m hoping for a convo between Hiromasa and Fujin, with Fujin perhaps getting some senju techniques or refinements of his existing Senju style taijutsu, I’m assuming him to have some more in depth knowledge of Tsunades strength technique
Kelevra
It doesn’t sound that epic I agree, it sounds more like a Title similar to the Sannin in some ways. Which I think is what Hiruzen was going for when he named him that
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Many thanks for the chapter 🙂
Rubén López
To be honest, Konoha's sword doesn't sound that epic, but I guess that's what you're looking for in a protector. The truth is that it would be funny to me to think that Naruto is the real Calamity of the Wind, XD. Apart from that, it sounds curious, from the comments that it was Hoka, the Shield. Apart from that, with everything that Sasuke goes through, he is between feeling envious of Naruto or just being amazed by what he does, because Naruto has shown more skill for a long time, in the program, it seems that from Sasuke's perspective, he gained power very abruptly, although it depends on what happens after the coma, that is the key to the events, because Orochimaru seems to no longer be able to offer what he had before, and Fujin already has a more prominent image, plus there is Kakashi who seeks strength. Although there was always something strange about Sasuke and Itachi, why not train someone to finish off an S-class renegade. Although I suppose that the danger would be the main reason, since even Team 10's thing was more on their own initiative than a mission (from which they would possibly die, for Kakuzu).
Nyd. Studio
Meh. Spectral swordman better
Kelevra
Oh yeah I can see that now, went back and checked the authors note 😅
Kelevra
Maybe his old team mate will end up getting that moniker 🤔
Devil Hex
Umm, that was never the original plan 😅 He was referring to Fujin's attacks on their bases (i.e. the 650+ missing ninjas). He doesn't know that Fujin was behind them, and was just bluffing to avoid a confrontation.
SnowFairyAsuna
So if Funin is their sword (which I'm not a fan of, but meh), who is their shield?
José Roura
Me too!
Kelevra
Konoha’s sword I like it a lot. I’m very happy you ended up not calling him the Wind Calamity as was your original plan after the chunin exams. So when orochimaru got confronted by the Kumo shinobi, people were very certain he was talking about the base attacks and not the 200 shinobi missing, which was it or both? 🤔
Duskmar Mckay
I am just waiting for when Fujin is forced to reveal that he has the Flying Thunder God combat ready.
J.Rogue
Great stuff enjoy your Saturday off have fun!
nivlek
Enjoy the break, take care!
StinkyFard
yet another moniker for our boy haha
Jorge Leon Castanos
PEAK
Mersh
Enjoy the break!
V STAN
The new monikers lol, Sand Slayer and Konoha's Sword. I can't wait to see Fujin's reaction to them
