Naruto Time Control

Chapter 128: Heading for the Land of Rain

Once Hiruzen left, Tsunade came in.

"What did the old man say?"

Entering the tent, she immediately asked sharply, not hesitating to call Hiruzen as "Old Man".

Yeruashi calmly replied, "Not much, I have to go to the rainy country in the next few days."

"He didn't mention the Kumogakure matters?"

There was concern in Tsunade's voice.

Yeruashi smiled and said, "You mean the terms of the peace talks presented by Kumogakure? I mentioned it, but do I look like an idiot who would do it on his own initiative? Heh, heh."

Tsunade visibly relaxed.

After the death of her younger brother in the Second Ninja World War and other events, Tsunade began to adhere to the opinion that sacrificing her life for the sake of the village is nothing but stupid behavior.

She was worried that Yeruashi believes it is right to sacrifice himself for the sake of ending the war. Although such an act might lead to peace, and countless people would remember Yeruashi as a true hero, but what good would it do to be remembered when one was dead?

Besides, Kumogakure could not be trusted, if they refuse to negotiate after the condition is met, Konoha will not be able to do anything about it.

"You're right, we can't trust Kumogakure, and even if we could, only a fool would choose to trade his life for peace."

Tsunade spoke with a slight hint of sarcasm.

After a few seconds of silence, she turned to Yeruashi and said, "When are you going to the Rain Country?"

"In a few days."

Yeruashi reflected and said, "There really is no hurry. Our forces have already retreated, even if Amegakure and Iwagakure join forces, they won't dare to chase Orochimaru-sensei into the Fire Country."

Tsunade nodded and said earnestly, "I cannot go to the Rain Country with you. Be very careful, Hanzo of the Salamander is extremely dangerous."

"Don't you dare underestimate Hanzo just because he is able to defeat the Third Raikage. If these two will clash, the Third Raikage will not necessarily emerge victorious!"

Tsunade warned Yeruashi.

As a person who has fought against him in the past, Tsunade is well aware of how strong and dangerous Hanzo, called a Ninja Demigod, is. During the Second Ninja World War, he almost single-handedly defended Amegakure, caught in the middle of a clash of three Great Ninja Villages at once!

"You can rest assured, Sensei."

Yeruashi nodded solemnly.

That's right, it's hard to say who will win in case of a collision between the Third Raikage and Hanzo, because the former is famous for his impenetrable defense, and the latter used deadly poison, in a battle against Hanzo it's dangerous to even breathe.

In fact, Hanzo could cause great trouble to the Third Raikage, but Yeruashi had nothing to worry about.

Hanzo's strongest weapon is poison, but poison poses no threat to Yeruashi, because the ability to reverse the flow of time can safely be called an absolute antidote!

"You can go in, both of you!"

Providing details to Yeruashi about Hanzo's abilities, Tsunade spoke at the entrance of the tent.

Kurenai and Shizune entered together, Kurenai lowered her head, still feeling some pressure in front of Tsunade.

Tsunade threw a glance at Kurenai and then looked at Yeruashi, this guy is good at everything he does and has a good character, the only downside is that he is too popular.

But Yeruashi was very young, so there was no problem, besides, he is much better than Jiraiya's behavior.

"Tsunade-sama's aura is, as always, terrifying." josei

Kurenai looked at Tsunade who was leaving, sighed in relief and whispered, "Good thing she didn't find out about our card game, otherwise, we all would have been scolded"

"Oh, Kurenai, you just don't know what Tsunade-sensei's nickname is."

Yeruashi spoke to Kurenai and spoke with a strange smile.

Kurenai asked, puzzled, "Which one is it?"

Yeruashi said slowly in a mysterious voice, "A lot of people call her.... The Legendary Loser!"

"She was called that because of her incredible ability to lose money when playing any gambling game."

Kurenai looked at Shizune in shock and disbelief as the latter nodded a little awkwardly, the majestic image of Tsunade in her heart shattered instantly.

...

Three days later.

Due to the assassination of the Third Raikage, Hiruzen officially approved the promotion of Yeruashi's rank, promoting him from Jounin to Elite Jounin.

Elite Jounins represent no more than five percent of the total number of Jounins in Konoha.

In the anime, at the time of the Chuunin examination, Kakashi was an Elite Jounin, and Kurenai and Asuma were ordinary Jounins, there was a significant difference in strength between them.

The so-called Elite Jounin is actually the captain of Jounins.

An Elite Jounin will be designated as the Captain of an elite squadron made up of Jounins.

Elite Jounins tend to hold very important positions, such as commander of the intelligence forces, commander of the Konoha Guard Force, deputy commander of Anbu, and so on.

But Yeruashi was not entrusted with any major responsibilities.

Hiruzen did not want to give Yeruashi power and subordinates, because given his strength and prestige, once he took command of a department, it would not be long before another independent force like Danzo's Root would emerge.

Besides, there are no vacant positions at the moment and Yeruashi is too young, so it was quite appropriate to leave him as an Elite Jounin, just now at the rank of Elite Jounin.

Of course, no one objected to this promotion.

Yeruashi is the representative of the Hatake Clan and has monstrous power and impressive military services.

It was enough to be promoted to Elite Jounin, even though he was too young.

Getting his status raise, Yeruashi immediately left the camp to go to the Land of Rain.

....

A few days later.

Yeruashi arrived at Konoha's temporary frontline camp.

"You have already become so strong, in the past, I never thought that I would ever be surpassed by my own disciple, ke-ke-ke!"

Orochimaru exclaimed, watching Yeruashi enter the tent.

His disciple's growth rate surpassed even Orochimaru's wildest expectations, after being sent to the border of the Wind Country, Yeruashi's power increased too fast, successively killing the best puppeteer in the ninja world, Chiyo and the Third Raikage.

Okay Chiyo, but the Third Raikage?

Based on his understanding of the Third Raikage's power, it's safe to say that Yeruashi, capable of killing such an opponent, has ascended to the top of the ninja world!

Above the current Yeruashi, there are only legends of the past.... Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama!

"Without their wise guidance, I wouldn't have been able to reach this level so quickly."

Yeruashi took a step forward and looked at the map on the table, saying, "What's the situation at the front, Sensei?"

"It's not all very optimistic..."

Despite the difficult situation, Orochimaru wasn't too affected, his lips, as always, curved into a barely noticeable demonic smile, "Hanzo and the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki are extremely dangerous opponents, we barely managed to secure the retreat of the forces."

"But with your arrival, everything changes, ke-ke-ke.... It won't be hard for you to stop one of them now, will it, In that case, I'll join forces with Danzo to take care of the other one."