Chapter 101: Awaiting Opportunity, Flute In The Forest

Half a month quickly passed. Uchiha Tonan did nothing during this time. After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen was still full of anger, and he didn’t want to enter his line of sight to avoid attracting any misfortune. A qualified hunter must know how to wait for an opportunity before getting into action. Must be able to bear loneliness, restrain impulse, and …

Chapter 100: A Visiting Elder, Situation Subsides

Uchiha Tonan had barely returned home, putting a few incense sticks in front of his several wood carvings, when the Great Elder, much like an old dog that smelled a familiar scent, came knocking at his door. He entered the house and sized Tonan up, finally sitting down at the tea-table. Brewing some tea for him, Tonan said, “Great Elder, …

Chapter 99: Teaching Empathy, Filling The Void

Uchiha Tonan adjusted his glasses and frowned. He continued with a serious look, “I didn’t feel anything was wrong in the beginning. But after what happened that night, I carefully read his information again. However, there was very little to go on. The only useful things are the two photos.” Sarutobi Hiruzen observed Tonan’s look, and seeing that he too …

Chapter 98: Utterly Helpless, Returning Home

Mitocado Homura and Utatane Koharu looked at each other and raised their hands silently. Sarutobi Hiruzen counted, “Three to one — the vote is passed. Dispatch ten Anbu squads immediately to the Fire Capital.” Since the matter was already decided, Danzo snorted, “Hiruzen, you are muddled by your rage. The Land of Fire will definitely fall into internal disorder by …

Chapter 97: Eliminating Disaster, Enraged Hiruzen

Fukuda Masaki cautiously took the book and flipped through it. He understood at a glance that everything recorded in it was a political achievement. It was a good thing. Not long after the new Daimyo succeeded to the throne, the officials would definitely be shuffled. With these political achievements in his hands, he might be able to get the highest …

Chapter 96: Zetsu’s Traces, Handling Aftermath

Sometime later… Crackle, crackle, crackle~ Lightning illuminated the dark forest and the three tomoe in Uchiha Tonan’s eyes spun rapidly. He suddenly stopped, maintaining a rushing forward posture while holding the chakra tanto tightly in his right hand. Behind, a tropical pitcher plant was cut in the middle, and the upper half slowly slid down… At that instant, the lower …

Chapter 95: Slaying Asuma, One Can Be My Teacher

Deep in the Land of Fire’s forest, Sarutobi Asuma was running desperately. This place was far from the Fire Capital. The full moon in the night sky was like a goddess’ eye, coldly looking down at Earth. Coo coo The forest was filled with terrifying chirping sounds of insects and birds, as well as the roars of wild beasts. Some …

Chapter 94: Heavenly Lightning Tribulation, Exterminating Shinnosuke

As Uchiha Tonan raised his hand, the lightning between heaven and earth seemed to receive a direction. It condensed into a big lightning ball, peeking out from the dark clouds. The lightning ball shone with bright white radiance, like a small sun, illuminating the entire Fire Capital. Everyone was blinded by this dazzling light. They couldn’t even see the people …

Chapter 93: Konoha’s Green Sprout, Tonan Makes A Move

Sarutobi Shinnosuke’s residence was located about ten miles to the east of Naruko’s study. At this moment, Sarutobi Asuma was sleeping. Suddenly, a deep hole burst open in the room’s floor and Shinnosuke jumped out of it. Asuma was startled awake and jumped off the bed, thinking it was an enemy attack, and he was prepared to fight. He breathed …

Chapter 92: Daimyo’s Death, Shifting Blame

At this moment, in the First Highness’ study, Naruko was holding the Daimyo’s corpse and crying, while two root ninjas were guarding beside him. On the other hand, Sarutobi Shinnosuke was forced into a corner by the other eleven guardian ninjas. A while later, a group of ministers rushed over after hearing the news and seeing the Daimyo who had …