Chapter 424 The Wind Rises

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little regretful when he heard Kakashi say that one needs to have extraordinary cardiopulmonary functions.

To be honest, Sarutobi Hiruzen attaches great importance to the full sword form of Thunder Breathing used by Chiba and Kakashi because it is so powerful.

If the Konoha ninjas could master it in large quantities, Konoha's strength would definitely increase greatly.

As a doctor of ninjutsu, Sarutobi Hiruzen also analyzed and studied the full sword form of Thunder Breathing, but he did not figure it out.

Because no matter how Sarutobi Hiruzen studied it, the full sword form of Thunder Breathing was a ninjutsu, and it was a very mature ninjutsu, without any missing parts.

Now, hearing Kakashi say that one must be born with extraordinary cardiopulmonary function is equivalent to excluding most ninjas.

Sarutobi Hiruzen did not dwell on this issue and said to Kakashi, "Kakashi, you should know about Minato's awakening. Minato and Naruto have recognized each other. When we are on the mission, Kakashi, you should keep an eye on him. If there is anything wrong with Naruto, report it to me immediately."

Kakashi pretended to be confused and asked, "Something wrong? Is it the Nine-Tails? When Naruto was fighting the rebel ninja Momochi Zabuza in Wave Country, the seal of the angry Naruto loosened and leaked the Nine-Tails' chakra."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes narrowed slightly: "Has the seal of the Nine-Tails loosened?"

Kakashi then said, "But Sandaime, don't worry too much. I checked Naruto's seal afterwards and there was no problem. It may be that when Naruto saw his companion Sasuke injured and fell to the ground, his strong anger resonated with the Nine-Tails Chakra, which led to the Nine-Tails Chakra being drawn out.

In the Land of Waves, Naruto performed very well, had a strong sense of teamwork, and valued his companions. I believe Naruto will become an extremely outstanding Konoha ninja in the future."

Hearing Kakashi's comments on Uzumaki Naruto, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled: "Really?"

Then Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "But what I said is not..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice stopped abruptly. Kakashi had a high opinion of Uzumaki Naruto, and it seemed not good to let Kakashi monitor Uzumaki Naruto anymore. It seemed as if he did not trust Uzumaki Naruto at all.

Sarutobi Hiruzen changed his tone: "Yes, I am talking about the Nine-Tails. Naruto is very important to our Konoha as a Jinchūriki, so Kakashi, if you find any problems with Naruto's seal, you must report it in time."

Kakashi nodded, "I understand."

After Kakashi left the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen sat alone in a chair, smoking silently.

Both Nara Shikaku and Kakashi said that there was no problem with Uzumaki Naruto.

Is he thinking too much?

Sarutobi Hiruzen did not feel relaxed at all. Instead, it seemed as if a huge rock was pressing on his heart.

At this time, a gust of wind blew in from the window, dispersing the smoke from Sarutobi Hiruzen's pipe, and the documents on the table were also blown to the ground.

A sentence suddenly appeared in Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind for no reason.

'I don't know where this wind will blow.'

This sentence...is what Orochimaru used to like to say the most.

Sarutobi Hiruzen murmured: "Orochimaru..."

...

The next day.

Namikaze Minato began to teach Uzumaki Naruto how to practice, and Nara Shikaku accompanied him throughout the process.

Kakashi communicated with Chiba through the ring, and Chiba told Kakashi about Orochimaru and his plan.

Kakashi rubbed his temple.

I just gave him a surprise in the Land of Waves, but I didn’t expect that there would be another surprise so soon.

But at least I told him this time in advance, so he could be mentally prepared.

Kakashi came to a relatively hidden training ground in Konoha.

Hyuga Neji was training alone in the training ground.

Kakashi deliberately let Hyuga Neji notice him. Hyuga Neji walked to a tree and sat against the trunk, seemingly taking a rest.

Kakashi, who was standing on the tree trunk, said to Hyuga Neji, "Sensei Chiba will be coming to Konoha soon to assist Lord Orochimaru in a plan called 'Collapse of Konoha'."

Hyuga Neji was surprised and asked, "Could it be that Senba-sensei is going to destroy Konoha together with Lord Orochimaru?"

Kakashi replied, "No, that's not the case. Orochimaru's target is Sarutobi Hiruzen. Chiba-sensei is an assistant and has no intention of destroying Konoha. I met Chiba-sensei last time in Wave Country. This time Chiba-sensei is coming to Konoha, and Aonagi will also come. You can meet them then."

A smile appeared on Hyuga Neji's stern face: "I can finally see the teacher and Aonagi, I really missed them."

Then Hyuga Neji's smile gradually disappeared and he seemed to be lost in thought.

Kakashi noticed Hyuga Neji's thoughtful expression and asked, "What's the matter? Is everything almost done on your end?"

What Kakashi was asking about was, of course, the plan that Hyuga Neji had been working on.

Hyuga Neji came back to his senses and nodded, "Well, it's almost time. Over the years, I have convinced all the clan members who can be convinced, a total of 14 clan members. If I give me more time, I basically can't convince the remaining clan members. So I'm thinking, should I take this opportunity to ask the teacher to help us leave Konoha, Kakashi-san, what do you think?"

Kakashi thought for a while and then said, "I think if you have convinced everyone, then you should leave as soon as possible. After all, no one knows if there will be any accidents in the future. You should think about it carefully. There is still some time before the Chunin Exam begins. But if you have made up your mind, contact the teachers and let them prepare to receive your people."

Hyuga Neji nodded: "I understand. I will take this time to think about it carefully."

"Okay, I'll be leaving now. If you have any questions, contact me using the ring and I'll come find you."

Kakashi used the instant body movement technique to leave here.

Hyuga Neji returned to the venue and practiced while thinking.

...

the other side.

Chiba, Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi arrived in the Land of Wind.

Along the way, Kabuto left many marks, hoping that Scorpion would see them and contact Kabuto.

After stepping into the desert of the Kingdom of Wind.

Chiba asked, "Teacher Orochimaru, how are you going to lure Rasa out?"

Orochimaru smiled easily and replied, "It's very simple. Just tell him that you and I are planning to attack Konoha and cooperate with the Sand Village. Luosha will definitely be tempted. After all, Konoha has always been the biggest competitor of the Sand Village."

Orochimaru summoned a snake, wrote a letter on a scroll, and let the snake swallow it. Then he set out to sneak into the Sand Village to deliver the letter to Rasa.

"Okay, let's find a secluded place and wait for Luo Sha to come to us."

Chiba, Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi found a very secluded place in the desert and waited for Rasa.