lerbook #146 - Chapter 146: Cloud and Rock Operation
#146 - Chapter 146: Cloud and Rock Operation
Sunagakure Village, the sky was just beginning to lighten.
The entire Sunagakure Village was still immersed in sleep.
Inside a certain room within a certain building.
The group from Iwagakure Village had already gathered together.
Leading them was the son of the Third Tsuchikage: Kanki.
His expression was serious, and the room was eerily silent. The five ninjas below didn't dare to say a word.
Just like that, after who knows how long, when the first golden rays of dawn shone on everyone's faces, Kanki slowly raised his head from the silence, looking at the ninjas below, and said.
"Today's Sunagakure Village festival time has been ascertained. At ten o'clock, the shrine maiden from the Land of Demons will arrive at Sunagakure Village. Following that is a three-hour festival. These three hours are our best opportunity to act. While it's crowded and chaotic, I want you to use every means possible to gather information about Sunagakure Village within these three hours. Are there any problems?"
The five simultaneously lowered their heads and responded.
"No problem, Captain Kanki!"
"Yes, this three-hour operation will focus on gathering intelligence. When it gets to the evening, the banquet time from eight to ten o'clock will be when we truly act. During this time..."
Saying this, Kanki looked at a ninja with a small braid on top of his head.
"Gantai, your mission next is crucial. During this time, I need you to attract the attention of the Sunagakure villagers as much as possible. Any method is acceptable."
Hearing Kanki's words, the ninja named Gantai immediately became excited.
"Don't worry, Lord Kanki, I've long been displeased with these Sunagakure ninjas."
"Yes! In that case, everyone prepare yourselves and let's begin the operation!"
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Meanwhile, in another building.
In a certain room where the Kumogakure Village ninjas were staying.
The same order was also given by Toroi to a ninja named: Samui.
"Samui, your task is very simple, which is to buy us time for our next operation!"
The ninja named Samui was equally excited. He was an absolute combat enthusiast, and naturally disagreed with this kind of alliance. Being able to cause trouble in Sunagakure Village, how could he not be satisfied?
Moreover, at this crucial moment of the three-nation alliance and the Land of Demons' visit, even if he caused a big disturbance, Sunagakure Village could do nothing about him, which made him even more excited.
It's just that he didn't see the trace of regret in the eyes of Toroi, the captain, after he gave this order.
And just like that, the time slowly came to ten o'clock.
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"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!"
Along with the earth-shattering sound of celebratory cannons, Sunagakure Village's azure sky was instantly dyed with various colorful colors, countless ribbons fell from the sky, followed by lively cheers and the clamorous sound of various footsteps.
Sunagakure Village's main street had been completely renovated at this time. Like the previous festival, various banners were hung on the street, various flowers were placed, and the villagers of Sunagakure Village spontaneously came to the street, looking eagerly towards the line of sky at the entrance of the village. The ninjas in the village served as guards, diligently maintaining order.
Sunagakure Village, on the rooftop of the Kazekage Residence.
As the three high-ranking officials of Sunagakure Village, Rasa, Yekura, and Mikawa appeared here in grand attire.
Rasa wore the standard Kazekage robes, Yekura wore a tight-fitting black miniskirt, and Mikawa wore a long robe.
Originally, the two only needed to attend tonight's banquet, but after a day of private lessons, Yekura, who successfully sensed Senjutsu energy, was in a good mood, and participated in this welcome celebration under the pretext of giving face to Rasa, the Kazekage.
Since Yekura attended, Mikawa, as Rasa's right-hand man, naturally wouldn't miss it either.
Just then, along with the sound of various musical instruments, the three were able to see a long, luxurious procession appearing at the entrance of Sunagakure Village, in the direction of Sunagakure Village's line of sky.
Shingu also appeared next to Rasa in a timely manner and said.
"Lord Kazekage, the shrine maiden's carriage from the Land of Demons has entered Sunagakure Village!"
"Yes, thank you, Shingu. Next, follow your arrangements!"
"Okay, Lord Kazekage, then I'll go down to prepare!"
"Yes!"
As Shingu left, Mikawa looked at Shingu's departing figure and said with emotion.
"Miss Shingu is doing better and better in the village. I have to say, Lord Kazekage's ability to recognize talent is really outstanding, first Miss Shingu, then Miss Hanataba and Honoka!"
Hearing this, Rasa turned his gaze back and glanced at Mikawa, saying.
"Shingu is doing well, but I heard that there are some complaints in the village?"
Rasa's words attracted the attention of Yekura and Mikawa.
Mikawa said without any hesitation.
"Yes, everyone thinks that Lord Kazekage, you trust outsiders too much."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere among the three suddenly became strange. Rasa calmly asked.
"Then what do you think, Mikawa?"
Mikawa's answer was also very decisive.
"Miss Shingu is not an outsider. With the current development speed of the village, more and more people will join our Sunagakure Village in the future. Miss Shingu is a living example, proving that our Sunagakure Village does not reject outsiders!"
Rasa nodded in satisfaction.
In terms of political wisdom, Mikawa is indeed outstanding.
If Rasa didn't have the knowledge accumulated by the transmigrator and the understanding of the plot, he might really be inferior to Mikawa.
Mikawa's words also attracted Yekura's attention. Yekura also realized that Rasa trusted this queen from Roran so much, and there was such a consideration.
She thought it was just because Shingu was good-looking?
After all, this queen of Roran is really beautiful. Although she already has a daughter, she also exudes a charming femininity that even Yekura can feel. There are also some gossips in the village because of this.
However, thinking about it this way, all the people Rasa brought to the village so far seem to be women, and each one is more beautiful than the last!?
Thinking of this, Yekura suddenly asked.
"This shrine maiden, Mirei, is very beautiful, right! ?"
Yekura's sudden and inexplicable words stunned both Rasa and Mikawa.
Rasa thought for a while and said.
"Yes, she is a very beautiful young girl, somewhat similar to Shingu, but younger."
Mikawa also added.
"I also heard that the successive shrine maidens of the Land of Demons are all amazing beauties."
Seeing the two men singing in harmony, Yekura inexplicably snorted coldly, which made the two big men feel inexplicable. Mikawa asked curiously.
"Lord Kazekage, you are welcoming this shrine maiden with such a grand formation, there should be other reasons, right?"
"Yes!"
Rasa did not hide his purpose.
"I received news from the Anbu left in the Land of Demons that some ministers of the Land of Demons seem to be planning to overthrow this shrine maiden!"
"! ! !"
As soon as these words came out, both Yekura and Mikawa were shocked.
"Why?"
Yekura was a little puzzled.
"It's very simple, the reason why the shrine maiden of the Land of Demons can have a status comparable to that of a daimyo is because of the existence of Moryo, but now that Moryo has been destroyed, those men will naturally not let such a girl stand on top of their heads..."