Chương 16: Vortex Village

Meanwhile, in Konoha.

Even late at night, the Hokage Building was still brightly lit. In the village, on the clan land allocated to the Sarutobi clan, an eight-year-old boy looked at the Hokage Building with a hint of longing and admiration in the depths of his eyes.

"It's time to sleep, Hiruzen." Sarutobi Sasuke's steady voice rang out from outside.

"Father, I still don't quite understand this technique..."

He shook his head, looking slightly helpless, and said, "Don't stay up too late, Hiruzen."

Inside the Hokage Building, Tobirama Senju stared solemnly at the intelligence report in his hand. In front of his desk, a ninja knelt quietly.

After the disappearance of the three members of the Ino-Shika-Cho Yuya group, the village began an investigation.

The first suspected location was naturally the mission site, a small town on the border of the Land of Fire. The matter was quickly investigated and it was found that there was no conflict between the two sides in the town. Apart from the fact that the mayor's family seemed to have been massacred overnight, there was no evidence to suggest that the disappearance of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio was related to the female ninja.

But for ninjas, and for Konoha, a violent organization, such things don't require evidence, only suspicion.

"A ghost..." Looking at the black and white photos of the scene in his hand, even without color, he could feel the cruelty of the scene.

Everyone was beheaded, with clean and swift cuts. The mayor's body was missing, leaving only a human-shaped pile of ashes. The townspeople thought it was a ghost and dared not approach the scene, let alone collect the bodies. By the time the Konoha ninjas arrived, the corpses were all rotten beyond recognition, and the scene was covered in disco.

In Tobirama's hand was such a striking black and white photograph.

"What beautiful swordsmanship..."

In contrast, the colorful portrait of a mountain tribe in his hand seemed to depict him as if he were seeing it in person.

Judging from the painting alone, she is a very sweet-looking girl, a true beauty.

"Yuuma, do you think she's a human or a ghost?" Tobirama asked.

Since he was a skilled knife user, it's strange that no one witnessed him committing the crime.

The witness testified that he saw nothing but the heads of the samurai being severed out of thin air.

The intelligence was full of strangeness.

Its movements were like those of a ghost.

If it's a technique that allows one to become invisible, then it makes sense.

"It's a person, but it looks like a ghost," Yu-zhen said simply and clearly.

Tobirama tapped his fingers lightly on the table. As a ninja who came from the cruel Warring States period, he was used to seeing dead people and funerals. He had personally dressed his younger brother for the last time when he was a child and was severely scolded by his father. So he knew very well that there was a big problem with how this girl was dressed.

A ghost?

We can't find any more information about this guy; we know nothing about his background, purpose, or name.

thus...

The ninja world is so vast, there's no point in continuing the investigation.

"Notify the Ino-Shika-Cho trio to prepare for Yuya and the others' funeral. I'm sorry, we probably won't be able to find their bodies."

"ha!"

Then, Tobirama changed the subject, asking, "How's the establishment of the Anbu going?"

"The basic framework has been established, Lord Tobirama. The clan has selected many capable individuals: Tiger, Blast, Ox, Horse, and Rabbit. The five captains are now in place."

The secret unit consists of a captain and four squad leaders. Each squad has four platoons, and each platoon has a squad leader. Each platoon has four people, so each squad has seventeen people, all of whom are outstanding elites selected from the village.

This was something Tobirama had considered from the very beginning.

"Continue to follow up on this matter..." Tobirama raised his hand and shot out the portrait in his hand. Enveloped in chakra, the paper pierced the floor like a sword with a soft thud. He said, "In that case, register this guy as the first candidate in the Anbu assassination manual. Code name: Oni-hime."

"ha!"

It was enough to make three Jonin, especially the Ino-Shika-Cho trio who were masters of coordinated combat, disappear without a trace, leaving them unable to even escape.

This is something that ordinary Jonin cannot do.

"Special note: This person is extremely dangerous. Once discovered, no one is allowed to act without authorization. At least one squad should be assembled to launch a concentrated attack," Tobirama said solemnly.

"ha!"

"Speaking of which, hasn't my elder brother noticed anything unusual lately?" Tobirama glanced at his younger brother and said, "Hasn't he heard anything about it?"

Yuuma's lips twitched, and he said, "Lord Tobirama, everything is going according to plan."

"very good."

At the same time...

The Land of Whirlpools, specifically Whirlpool Village, is currently the only one in the ninja world established entirely by ninja clans, which hold a dominant position in society, after the five great nations and five great villages of the ninja world have been established.

Calling it "Ninja Village" is inappropriate; it should be called "Ninja Country."

Although it is not large, it is indeed a country.

It represents the final form of ninja culture, but it appeared too early.

Therefore, in the ninja world, Uzushio Village is a complete anomaly, with a delicate and dangerous situation. Even though it has an alliance with the Senju clan, it is not safe. Therefore, in order to protect the homeland where the clan members have lived for generations, it is necessary to add another layer of insurance.

At present, marriage is the only option to further deepen the ties with the Senju clan.

Therefore, Tobirama Senju's request, as the second-in-command of Konoha, was exactly what he wanted.

The bedroom door shattered with a loud crash, and the white-haired old man sat up abruptly from the bed in shock, staring in horror at the girl who had burst through the door.

She appeared to be in her early twenties, young and beautiful, with striking red hair tied in two buns, adorned with two talisman ornaments, a purple diamond-shaped mark between her brows, a golden crown, and a white kimono. Her demeanor was dignified, beautiful, and elegant, naturally exuding the powerful aura of a princess.

vortex...

"Mito..." The old man looked at his granddaughter and chuckled, "You've come." As the founder of Uzushio Village, the old man Uzumaki Ashina was a powerful ninja who was famous throughout the ninja world during the Warring States period, but in front of his beloved granddaughter, he was just an ordinary old man.

Mito was furious. Her pretty face was cold as she asked, "Old man, what do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" the old man feigned ignorance.

"Come on!" Mito snapped, "What do you mean by marrying me off to an old man who already has a wife?! Even if he were the God of Shinobi! I would never tolerate it!"

"Mito, calm down." The old man chuckled dryly, "Hashirama's wife died long ago, but it doesn't matter. You'll definitely be in charge when you go over, and Konoha will all be yours."

"Damn it!" Veins bulged on Mito's forehead as she raised her delicate fist, saying, "He already has kids! Kids aren't just little kids anymore! They're old enough to date me! In a few years, that old bastard will have granddaughters by now!"

"Isn't this great? You can be a mother right now, isn't it good to have a slave to serve you?" the old man chuckled dryly.

"You damned old man!" A massive burst of chakra erupted. Because of her hairstyle, her hair couldn't fly up, and Mito unleashed a merciless punch, gritting her teeth and snarling, "Die, old man!"

The old man jumped up in surprise, only to be chased by Mito, who leaped and dodged with incredible agility, like a monkey, not an old man.

"Mito! Calm down, Mito!"

"I can't calm down! You better let me beat you up! Then I'll listen to your explanation!"

"Wait! Mito! Grandpa's old bones can't take another hit from you!"

Mito was furious. Seizing an opening, she grabbed the old man and started hitting him hard on the head, causing tears to stream down the old man's face.