Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 176: NZNT: Chapter 176

While Yusuke led a Konoha delegation to Sunagakure, a Kumogakure delegation led by Dodai arrived in Konoha. Dodai’s visit followed Yusuke’s

While Yusuke led a Konoha delegation to Sunagakure, a Kumogakure delegation led by Dodai arrived in Konoha.

Dodai’s visit followed Yusuke’s agreement to allow Kumogakure to redeem Killer B and Yugito. He was sent by the Fifth Raikage, Darui.

Yusuke’s letter to Darui stated that Konoha had retrieved the tailed beasts from Killer B and Yugito. To save their lives, Konoha left a trace amount of the tailed beast’s chakra within them, rendering it unusable for combat.

Therefore, Kumogakure could only redeem ordinary ninjas, no longer possessing tailed beast power.

However, ”ordinary” was relative to Yusuke’s power. Even without the tailed beasts, Killer B and Yugito were formidable, and their return would significantly bolster Kumogakure’s weakened forces.

After Samui returned to Kumogakure with intel about the Konoha attack during the joint Chunin Exams, the Kumogakure leadership was initially incredulous.

While Yusuke had defeated the Fourth and Fifth Raikage and Killer B, this was still within the realm of ninja capabilities. However, defeating Rinnegan users, obliterating a massive meteor over Konoha, and controlling a colossal warrior far exceeding the size of any tailed beast were beyond comprehension.

Some Kumogakure ninjas even dismissed Samui’s report, claiming she was either exaggerating out of fear or had been bribed by Konoha.

Samui faced considerable pressure during this period.

However, as news of the Konoha attack spread, ninjas from various villages confirmed Samui’s account. Those who doubted her fell silent, forcing Kumogakure’s leadership to reassess their foreign policy towards Konoha.

Konoha was now an undeniable force to be reckoned with, a potential ally, certainly not an enemy to be trifled with.

”Advisor Dodai, I am Uchiha Itachi, overseeing the negotiations for Killer B and Yugito’s return. Please follow me to the inn to rest. The Hokage will host a banquet for you this evening,”

Itachi greeted Dodai. Itachi, instead of his usual katana, now carried the Gunbai fan, acquired from Madara Uchiha.

Upon seeing Itachi, Dodai was instantly reminded of their battlefield encounter six years prior. At that time, Itachi was merely an eleven or twelve-year-old boy, barely more than a child, yet he had already achieved feats beyond the reach of most ninjas throughout their entire lives.

Itachi, now significantly more mature and composed than six years ago, exuded an air of authority honed by years managing Konoha’s police force.

Impressed by Konoha and the Uchiha clan’s abundance of talent, Dodai responded with a smile, ”I appreciate your assistance.”

On the way to the inn, Dodai observed Konoha’s streets, now fully restored, finding it hard to believe the village had recently endured such an intense battle.

The confidence radiating from the faces of Konoha’s villagers and ninjas was unlike anything he had ever witnessed, a palpable sense of pride in their village.

This confidence stemmed from Konoha’s overwhelming strength and its unparalleled reputation within the ninja world.

”Konoha now possesses not only the strongest ninja in the world, Uchiha Yusuke, but also boasts superior overall strength and a level of societal development far exceeding any other village. It is clear that Kumogakure must significantly accelerate its pace of reform, lest it soon find itself lacking even the qualification for equal dialogue with Konoha,”

Dodai mused to himself, silently resolving to strengthen Kumogakure while simultaneously fostering a strong and mutually beneficial alliance with Konoha.

The day after Dodai’s arrival, Kumogakure successfully redeemed Killer B and Yugito.

Konoha, already in a position of absolute dominance, demonstrated a commitment to peaceful development, proposing a remarkably fair and reasonable price.

Seeing Konoha’s approach, Dodai refrained from further negotiation; both parties readily agreed to the terms, bringing a wave of relief and profound gratitude to Dodai and the Kumogakure delegation. They pledged that Kumogakure would become Konoha’s most steadfast ally.

As Dodai departed from Konoha with Killer B and Yugito, he was astonished to find over one hundred Konoha ninjas assembled to bid them farewell, among them several ninjas of considerable renown throughout the ninja world. Most strikingly present was the Fourth Hokage’s son, Naruto Uzumaki.

It turned out that this outpouring of support was specifically for Killer B. Despite his confinement within Konoha’s police force, Killer B had been treated remarkably well.

His imprisonment had unexpectedly provided him with the opportunity to fully dedicate himself to his passion for rap, resulting in the creation of numerous popular and critically acclaimed works.

News of Killer B’s musical endeavors had spread throughout the police force, attracting numerous aspiring rappers who sought him out for guidance, among them Naruto himself.

At Konoha’s gates, the Kumogakure delegation found themselves unexpectedly surrounded by Killer B’s newfound circle of rap enthusiasts, temporarily preventing their departure.

Witnessing the tearful farewells of these impassioned Konoha ninjas, the Kumogakure delegation found themselves caught between amusement and heartfelt emotion.

”Killer B, stay in Konoha!” the Konoha rap enthusiasts chanted in unison.

”Killer B-sensei, without you, Konoha’s rap scene would be utterly devoid of soul!” Naruto exclaimed, his eyes still red from weeping.

Killer B himself was overcome with emotion, deeply moved by the bonds he had forged with his fellow rap enthusiasts during his time in Konoha. However, he knew that a permanent stay in Konoha was not feasible; he would always be Kumogakure’s Killer B.

In the end, a deeply moved Killer B, before departing, delivered a heartfelt rap expressing his gratitude and well wishes to his newfound friends in Konoha.

The Kumogakure delegation, having set out from Konoha at dawn, successfully departed from the village gates by midday.

With the exception of Killer B, every member of the Kumogakure delegation wore an expression of wistful resignation, a stark contrast to Killer B’s unrestrained weeping.

Once beyond Konoha’s borders, Killer B, though his eyes remained somewhat swollen, had regained his composure.

Observing Killer B’s tear-stained face, Dodai furrowed his brow, sensing a subtle undercurrent of something amiss, though he was unable to pinpoint the source of this unease. He attributed it to the natural sense of detachment that arises after a prolonged period of separation.

”Killer B, do you harbor any resentment towards Konoha? You are aware that your elder brother perished on the battlefield during the conflict with Konoha,” Dodai inquired.

Killer B shook his head decisively, ”Not at all. My elder brother was a true warrior, and to meet one’s end upon the battlefield is the inevitable destiny of every warrior. Such is the nature of war; blame cannot be attributed to any single individual, nor will I seek retribution against anyone in Konoha.”

”However,” Killer B continued, ”when I deem myself worthy of facing Uchiha Yusuke in combat, I shall issue a challenge to him as a true warrior should.”

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