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Chapter 91 Cheng, you are destined by heaven!
Chapter 91 Cheng, you are destined by heaven!
"The entire reconnaissance force of Konoha has been destroyed?!"
"Yes, Lord Juzo, Lord Raiga."
The Chunin sent by Yagura to fetch the man excitedly told the two Ninja Swordsmen who had just come off the battlefield, "Lord Makoto infiltrated the enemy's territory alone, directly destroying the entire Konoha reconnaissance force, and also engaged in a fierce battle with Danzo's Root."
"After that, he even tried to sow discord among the Uchiha! Now, the entire Hidden Leaf Village is probably in complete internal strife and unable to take care of itself!"
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"Lord Yagura is very pleased, and the intelligence department sent the news back to the village immediately. Now, please proceed to the Jonin meeting!"
"this!"
Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
As the only two remaining ninja swords and the absolute main force on the front lines of Kirigakure, the two have been fighting alongside Yagura on the front lines ever since their last plan to infiltrate the heart of the Land of Fire failed and they were relegated to the status of the "lucky trio".
They knew very well just how powerful Konoha's fighting force was, how impenetrable its defenses were, and how disgusting and troublesome its reconnaissance units were.
Especially the white-eyed insects, oily insects, etc.
Yagura tried more than once to gather his forces and take Konoha's position in one fell swoop, but he failed every time. The reason for this was these annoying reconnaissance ninjas!
They wanted to send an elite squad to assassinate these guys, but Konoha's protection measures for them were so good, it was practically like a city wall.
Do you understand city walls?
Dude, does Naruto have a ninja called "wall"?
Although they achieved considerable success in today's battle, they are still far from breaching the city wall. However, Makoto Karatachi actually bypassed Konoha's city wall and wiped out their reconnaissance team!
How on earth did that?!
Could it be that everyone has their own specialty, and the Mist Blade Squad specializes in targeting the backline?
"I understand, we'll be there in a bit."
Suppressing his shock, Kizo Biwa nodded to the Chunin.
The Chunin bowed respectfully and went to inform the other Jonin, leaving behind two ninja swordsmen who were already shocked by the news.
The two ninja swordsmen exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes. Just a month and a half ago, Makoto Karatachi was a well-known spoiled brat in the village, and even a gilded young master who was carrying out a reconnaissance mission.
How come he became the absolute core of this war just one month later? Su Po has become a big shot!
By the time Gouju Cheng arrived, almost everyone in the camp had already gathered.
Besides Yagura and the Ninja Swordsmen, there were probably dozens of others. These people were all elite Kirigakure members, Jonin-level beings, and were the backbone of Kirigakure in this war!
Of course, the three little ones and Xue, as members of the Mist Blade Squad, were also exceptionally qualified to enter.
Upon seeing Makoto Kujira arrive, the three little ones winked at each other, clearly having heard about their captain's heroic feat.
"Yakura-sama!"
The term "cousin" is naturally reserved for private conversations. In this formal setting, Makoto Karatachi would naturally address him as "Lord Yagura."
"Um.
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Yagura nodded slightly.
After waiting for a few more minutes, and seeing that almost everyone had arrived, Yagura looked around. Although he had a serious expression, he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
"According to statistics, we have annihilated a total of 376 Konoha ninjas and wounded countless others. More importantly, we have successfully crippled their frontline sensory system and sown discord within Konoha, especially between the Uchiha clan and the higher-ups, where an irreparable rift has emerged. Their morale will inevitably suffer a devastating blow!"
"This battle is the most glorious and strategically significant victory that Kirigakure has achieved since the outbreak of the war! It has completely reversed the previous passive situation and firmly grasped the initiative in the war!"
A suppressed murmur of approval rose from inside the tent.
Everyone's face was filled with excitement and pride, and the gloom of the days of hard-fought battles seemed to have been largely dispelled by this resounding victory.
Yagura changed the subject, his gaze landing precisely on Makoto Karatachi, who was standing at the front of the crowd.
"And at the heart of all this is Jonin Makoto Karatachi!"
Brush brush!
Almost everyone's eyes instantly focused on Gouju Cheng.
There was amazement, admiration, envy, and a touch of indescribable complexity.
This young master, who was secretly despised by many as a spoiled brat just a few months ago, has now become as dazzling as the sun, becoming an indispensable variable and hero in this war.
"Captain Cheng infiltrated behind enemy lines alone, precisely destroying Konoha's crucial reconnaissance unit and removing their eyes from the surveillance of our forces!"
Yagura's voice was full of admiration: "Furthermore, amidst the enemy's encirclement, he fought fiercely against Shimura Danzo and his elite Root forces, not only escaping unscathed but also inflicting a double blow to Konoha, especially the Uchiha clan, both spiritually and physically, with his extraordinary wisdom and courage!"
With each word he spoke, the gasps of astonishment within the tent grew louder.
They only knew that Makoto Kujira had destroyed the reconnaissance force and disrupted the rear, but they never expected the results to be so remarkable and the difficulty to be so high!
The three little ones straightened their backs, feeling proud.
A faint smile flickered across Mizuki Yuki's usually cool and aloof face. A hint of pride shone in her blue eyes.
Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki stood behind Yagura, looking at Makoto Karatachi, their feelings the most complicated.
As the only remaining members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, they were once the symbol and pride of Kirigakure's martial prowess.
But now, a young man they might not have given a second glance to before has achieved an astonishing feat that even if they joined forces, they might not have been able to accomplish. The feeling of being thoroughly slapped on the beach by the next generation, mixed with the relief that the village has successors, left them speechless for a moment.
"In addition to his previous destruction of the Cangnan supply depot and Fengming Valley, Captain Cheng's achievements are extraordinary!"
Yagura's voice brought everyone back to their senses. He looked around at everyone and said with a smile, "After discussion at the command headquarters, and after an urgent report to Lord Mizukage and Elder Master Genji, the decision is as follows."
"Jonin Makoto Karatachi, a member of the Guard Department, has distinguished himself in battle and is hereby appointed as the Vice Minister of the Police Department. He is also awarded the title of 'Hero of Kirigakure,' and his achievements will be recorded in the annals of Kirigakure for posterity!"
The very first sentence sent a jolt through everyone present.
Deputy Minister of the Security Department!
In reality, given Makoto's current position and the existing system within the ninja village, it would be quite difficult to reward him for his contributions.
Makoto Karatachi is already a Jonin, having reached the pinnacle of the normal ranking system.
Above them are the Jonin class leader, elders, and Mizukage advisors.
These positions are special; they require not only strong abilities and profound achievements, but also seniority!
Therefore, most of the positions are now occupied by the village's top experts or senior ninja clan figures. Even though Kirigakure adheres to the principle of the strong being the most powerful, and even though Makoto Karatachi has made tremendous contributions, his age and seniority limit his chances of promotion.
Fortunately, Makoto Kujiri has other positions.
Security Department!
Originally, Makoto Kari was an ordinary squad leader in the security department, with four people under him. Above him were the platoon leader, the captain, and the department head.
The police department of the Hidden Mist is basically equivalent to the Dark Division, with a total of four captains who are in charge of operations, intelligence, logistics, and justice respectively. However, their powers overlap to some extent, and it mainly depends on the mission assignments from above.
Each team leader has four squad leaders, and each squad leader manages four sub-teams.
Makoto Goji was promoted directly from team leader to vice minister. What does this mean?
One step to the sky!
The deputy head of the guard department is the second-in-command of the guard department, which is a position of absolute power in the entire Hidden Mist Village.
However, compared to the title of Deputy Minister of the Security Department, the people present were more concerned about another title.
Heroes of the Mist!
This title is extraordinary. Since the founding of the village, Kirigakure has had countless titles, but no one has ever been called a hero, and no one has ever used the village's name as a prefix.
Without a doubt, it is more than just a title; it is a tremendous honor and privilege!
This represents the village's absolute trust and recognition of you. Even if Gouju Cheng does not have other positions in the future, he can still use this title to mobilize some of the village's strategic resources. In some cases, this title is almost equivalent to a death-exempt certificate!
But that's not all!
Yagura paused for a moment, and after everyone had digested the first wave of information, he continued to speak.
"At the same time, in recognition of the outstanding contributions of all members of the Mist Blade Squad in this war, squad members Hozuki Mangetsu, Hoshigaki Kisame, and Ringo Ameyuri have been promoted to Chunin without meeting the usual requirements."
The three little ones' eyes instantly lit up like light bulbs!
Chunin!
And it was a promotion that broke the usual rules!
This means that not only were their strengths recognized, but they also skipped the tedious assessment process and directly obtained the qualifications, benefits, and privileges of Chunin!
For these clan geniuses, the speed of their promotion to Chunin is not important; what matters is the significance behind this exceptional promotion!
"Special Jonin Minazuki Yuki is promoted to Jonin. Jonin Ao is additionally awarded the title of 'Eye of the Mist' and corresponding stipend for his outstanding reconnaissance and support in this battle!"
Ao and Mizuki Yuki calmly agreed, but their eyes couldn't hide their excitement.
A chorus of heartfelt congratulations echoed from inside the tent.
Yagura raised his hand to suppress the sound, his gaze becoming more solemn, even carrying an unprecedented sense of reverence.
"This is the village's commendation for the Mistblade Squad."
"Furthermore, given Makoto Karatachi's exceptional tactical insight, formidable personal skills, and ability to dramatically alter the course of the battle—"
He paused, then spoke clearly, word by word.
"With the special permission of the Mizukage and the Elder Council, Jonin Makoto Karatachi is granted another privilege."
Yagura's gaze swept over everyone present, lingering for a moment on the faces of Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki, before he announced loudly.
"The right to dispose of the ninja sword!"
"The right to dispose of a ninja sword?"
Everyone was taken aback.
What does this mean?
Makoto Kuraki raised an eyebrow and looked at Yagura, waiting for him to continue.
Yagura took a deep breath and explained.
"This authorization is primarily for the four ninja swords that are currently unclaimed due to the death of their former owners: [Dual Blades - Hiramekarei], [Sewing Needle - Long Sword Sewing Needle], [Blunt Sword - Helmetslash], and [Exploding Sword - Frozen Blade]."
"Jonin Makoto Karatachi has the authority, based on the needs of the battle and his personal judgment, to propose and temporarily appoint wielders of these four ninja swords from among qualified ninjas, exercising supervisory duties to ensure that the power of the ninja swords is maximized on the battlefield!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned by this sudden appointment with astonishingly broad authority.
This is like giving Makoto Karatachi four ninja swords!
It's important to understand that the Seven Ninja Swords are not just weapons; they also represent a system of inheritance, a symbol of status, and a vast network of interests and power!
In the past, the ownership and inheritance of ninja swords were always the result of repeated bargaining, negotiation, and even struggle among the village's higher-ups, various clans, and the original members of the ninja swords.
Now, this power has been concentrated and given to Makoto Koji alone!
Juzo Biwa and Raiga Kurosuki exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming even more complex.
These four ninja swords were once the swords of their comrades.
However, because of a certain Konoha genin, the once glorious Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were reduced to only three. They knew that a successor would appear, but they never imagined that the power to decide their next master would fall into the hands of Makoto Karatachi.
"Sincerity!"
Yagura looked at Makoto Karatachi, his tone serious.
"The Seven Ninja Swords are the most important weapons of Kirigakure, symbolizing both power and strength. The village places high hopes on you; this is not only a power, but also a responsibility. We hope you will use this power wisely to select the most suitable wielder for Kirigakure, so that the name of the Kirigakure swords will once again resound throughout the ninja world!"
All eyes were on Makoto Gojibana, waiting for his response.
Gouju Cheng stepped forward, his face serious.
"Thank you for your trust, Lord Mizukage, Lord Yagura, and all the elders. I will certainly live up to your expectations."
He didn't utter any grand pronouncements, but his brief promise carried a heavy weight.
Yagura nodded in satisfaction, his serious expression softening into a smile. "Alright, business is done. All units, immediately adjust your deployments based on the latest battle situation, consolidate your gains, and prepare for any possible counterattack from Konoha. Meeting adjourned!"
"By the way, Cheng, please stay here."
After the meeting, everyone dispersed with mixed feelings of excitement, shock, and a sense of awe.
Makoto Karatachi was left behind by Yagura.
"Please sit down."
Yagura pointed to the chair next to him, his smile fading and his expression turning serious.
"There are no outsiders here, so tell me the truth. What exactly happened with Fugaku, and those eyes of yours... are they really a copy of Fugaku Uchiha's Sharingan, the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan?!"
The fact that Fugaku was not present was a huge help in making this operation so successful for Kirigakure.
At first, Yagura thought that Konoha had some kind of strategic plan, such as having Fugaku, like Makoto Karatachi, steal a piece of their logistics.
After all, Konoha is an old hand at this. In the battle against Iwagakure at Kannabi Bridge, it was the Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze, who led the team to cut off Iwagakure's supply lines.
Therefore, during the battle, Yagura was always concerned about Fugaku, worried that something might happen to him.
Who knew that as soon as the battle was over, someone told him that Fugaku was dead, and that it was Makoto Karatachi who killed him. Yagura was completely dumbfounded!
What is all this nonsense?!
"I'm not lying, cousin, it's really true."
Makoto Kōki shook his head and repeated what he had said behind Konoha: "Fugaku Uchiha was fighting with the Root guys, and I took advantage of the situation. Although I'm also very curious why the two of them would fight under these circumstances."
"But it is precisely because of this that I had the opportunity to replicate those Mangekyou Sharingan—"
"Yes, it's because of the Mangekyou Sharingan!"
"What?"
Seeing Makoto Karatachi's somewhat bewildered expression, Yagura, who had already figured things out, took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.
"Makoto, you used to be too focused on yourself, and you probably didn't know much about the outside world, especially the situation in Konoha."
"Although the Uchiha clan is the first ninja clan in Konoha and the founding ninja clan of Konoha, their situation in Konoha has always been awkward, especially after the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, came to power, this situation has become increasingly worse."
"Ever since the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, established the police department and confined the Uchiha clan to the village's security posts, the seeds of isolation and suspicion have been sown. The Uchiha clan possesses great power, yet they are excluded from the core decision-making circle, and this contradiction has deepened over time."
"By the time of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the situation had reached a delicate peak!"
"Although Hiruzen Sarutobi verbally proclaims the Will of Fire and emphasizes balance and bonds, he fundamentally inherited his teacher's personality. While he claims to be a righteous and benevolent person, he secretly and unconditionally supports Danzo's suppression of the Uchiha clan!"
"There are very few Uchiha members in the Anbu, and the decision-making for important missions and the command of the front line are rarely given to the Uchiha."
Fugaku became one of the commanders on the Eastern Front more because of his own strength and the Uchiha clan's irreplaceable fighting power on the front lines, rather than because of the Third Hokage's and the advisory group's trust.
As Yagura spoke, his thoughts became clearer and clearer, his eyes sharp as knives.
"Fugaku Uchiha has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, which is a great joy for the Uchiha clan. It means that they have peak combat power comparable to or even surpassing the Kage level, and they are expected to restore the clan's prestige."
"But for the Third Hokage and Danzo, this is a sword hanging over their heads!"
"A powerful ninja clan, already unruly and resentful of the village, suddenly has its leader acquire a forbidden eye power that is said to be able to change the course of the war and even threaten the Hokage's position—can they still sleep at night?"
"Most importantly, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's son, Shinnosuke Sarutobi, just died at your hands!"
"The Uchiha clan's power has always been something they fear, and now their leader has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan—this means the Uchiha clan may possess the power to disrupt the current balance. Especially with Shinnosuke's recent death, the Hokage lineage's prestige damaged, and the frontline situation unfavorable, could the Uchiha take advantage of this opportunity to do something?"
"Even if the Uchiha do nothing, they absolutely cannot tolerate the continued existence of an Uchiha clan leader who possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan and may harbor ulterior motives!"
"Even during wartime! Even though they still need Fugaku's strength to maintain the balance of power on the front lines!"
"Therefore, Danzo made his move!"
"However, Fugaku wasn't one to be easily bullied, so he naturally stood up and fought back, which led to a conflict between the two sides—"
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Yagura looked at Makoto Karatachi, his eyes filled with approval and a hint of lingering fear.
"And you, just at that exact moment, appeared in that place, witnessed and even intervened in this internal purge of Konoha's upper echelons! And with your abilities and—luck—you became the ultimate winner."
"Cheng, you are destined for greatness!"
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