Chapter 335: Lord Fox
Orochimaru also looked at Danzo and nodded slightly to him.
The willingness for their cooperation reached the highest level.
Hashirama Cell Transplantation Technique in exchange for the Scroll of Seals!
Danzo ignored Kiiroinu’s suggestion, seemingly unconcerned about the Anbu Deputy Minister position, and asked Fox: “Fox, tell us in detail about the performance of your Wood Style Ninjutsu.”
Orochimaru thought to himself, hurry up and inspect the goods, once inspected, I can take what belongs to me.
Yoru glanced at Orochimaru and then said:
“I’ll first talk about Uchiha Madara’s Wood Style.
Uchiha Madara’s Chakra Amount is enormous, instantly trapping all of us in Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence.
In Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence, it is Uchiha Madara’s home field, behind him, under his feet, above his head, everywhere are growing tree trunks that can crush us at any time.
Only Wood Style can counter Wood Style.
Before I left the village, I went to Lord Orochimaru’s laboratory to pick up the experiment progress report, and Lord Orochimaru gave me a few injections.
I luckily obtained Wood Style.
Facing Uchiha Madara’s Wood Style, I spread my Chakra across the ground.
The ground crazily grew big trees, propping up Uchiha Madara’s Wood Style and saving all of us.
Then I released the Thorn Technique on Uchiha Madara. Uchiha Madara seemed very afraid of the wooden spears of the Thorn Technique and used Susanoo to block the Thorn Technique.”
Yoru summarized: “I believe I can hold out in front of Uchiha Madara for at least 3 minutes.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded repeatedly.
Holding out for three minutes in front of Uchiha Madara is enough to protect their own personnel for retreat or to buy time for teammates to release their trump card.
Danzo also rarely nodded.
He was very satisfied with the practical effect of Wood Style.
What Danzo lacked were means against large-scale enemies: Tailed Beasts, giant Summoning Beasts, Susanoo, all were Danzo’s weaknesses.
The upper limit of Wind Release was too low.
If Fox was already this strong after obtaining Wood Style, then wouldn’t he be even stronger after obtaining it?
Kiiroinu was not giving up and asked again: “I recommend Fox for Anbu Deputy Minister. Do any of the high-ranking officials have any opinions?”
Seeing that Danzo was not speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly said:
“The enemies of Anbu are becoming more and more terrifying, and a powerhouse is needed to leave the village to deal with troubles. I agree with Fox becoming Anbu Deputy Minister.”
Danzo thought slightly; he had no one left to push forward.
The Shimura Clan only had one last Elite Jonin, Shimura Kaho left.
Forcing the recommendation of Shimura Kaho, Shimura Kaho was not a match for the two traitor ninjas Uchiha Madara and Heinosuke Sarutobi either.
As for Root, it was even more depleted of talent.
Uchiha Suiju had just been recruited into Root and was not yet trustworthy; when facing the Uchiha Clan, one must always be on guard.
Yoru gratefully looked at Kiiroinu; it seemed there was a chance?
This was called united front value. Konoha Village’s power could solve most people, but could not solve true strong individuals.
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked again: “What do you all say, how should we deal with Uchiha Madara and Heinosuke Sarutobi in the next phase?”
This topic was exceptionally heavy.
The Land of Grass was manageable; sending a large force of 500 ninjas, the Daimyo of the Land of Grass wouldn’t say anything.
The Land of Rain was troublesome; it wasn’t possible to persuade Hanzo, you stop first and let me go in and out.
Hanzo, who called himself the Half-God of the Ninja World, was extremely proud and would not agree.
Danzo spoke: “Sending a large force into the Land of Rain is not realistic. Let Anbu handle Uchiha Madara entirely and kill Uchiha Madara within the time limit.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kiiroinu exchanged a glance; Danzo was no longer fixated on the Anbu Deputy Minister position and instead pressured Anbu.
It seemed Danzo had conceded, had no choice but to concede.
Hiruzen Sarutobi: “Uchiha Madara cannot be left unkilled, but we should plan carefully to avoid major casualties.
The pursuit and killing of Uchiha Madara will be handled by Anbu.
Fox is promoted to Anbu Deputy Minister, mainly responsible for chasing and killing traitor ninjas!”
Yoru felt excited inside.
He was finally a member of Konoha Village’s power core!
Lord Fox sounded pretty good.
After leaving the Hokage’s Office, Yoru quickly caught up behind Kiiroinu.
“Thank you, Lord Kiiroinu, for recommending me! Without Lord Kiiroinu’s constant promotion, without Lord Kiiroinu’s push at this critical moment, I don’t know when I could have crossed this step!”
Battlefield Commander and Deputy Commander, each department’s Minister and Vice Minister, were all Konoha’s high-ranking officials; ninjas had to address them as Lord upon seeing them.
Among them, Battlefield Commander and Deputy Commander were not permanent positions; each department’s Minister and Vice Minister were Konoha’s usual power core.
Kiiroinu said contentedly: “Last time I strongly advocated for you to become Vice Minister, but unfortunately, Lord Danzo insisted on making Lynx the Vice Minister.
This time, Lord Danzo can’t say much anymore.”
Yoru said: “Lord Kiiroinu, if there are any dangerous missions leaving the village, please let me complete them. Although I am now Vice Minister, I am still the most proactive Captain under you, Lord!”
Yoru’s barrage of flattery made Kiiroinu bloom with joy.
What Kiiroinu wanted was someone to carry out dangerous missions for Anbu.
He himself lacked confidence against enemies of the level of Uchiha Madara and Heinosuke Sarutobi.
The two had just arrived downstairs when they saw a person rushing from afar.
Tsunade, wearing a deep V green dress, cracked the ground in front of the Hokage Building and stopped her momentum.
She looked at Fox behind Kiiroinu and said: “Orochimaru said you have mastered Wood Style?”
Tsunade was excited unwillingly; Wood Style was the Senju Clan’s signature secret jutsu, the culmination of the Senju Bloodline Limit.
There were so many Senju ninjas, but historically, very few had mastered Wood Style.
Whether against Tailed Beasts or large-scale Summoning Beasts, Wood Style’s adaptability and flexibility were unrivaled in the Ninja World.
Knowing that Anbu had a Wood Style ninja, with Tsunade’s personality, it was impossible for her not to react.
If Tsunade didn’t come to find Yoru, the village high-ranking officials would suspect something between the two.
Yoru looked at Kiiroinu without answering himself.
The leader was present; at this time, he should follow the leader’s arrangements.
Seeing Tsunade blocking here was affecting things poorly, Kiiroinu said: “Fox, demonstrate your Wood Style a little.”
“Yes! Lord Kiiroinu!”
After Yoru formed hand seals, a big tree grew on the side.
A big tree covered with red maple leaves, two stories high, not exceeding the third floor of the Hokage’s Office.
The details had to let the Third Hokage catch a glimpse in his peripheral vision without being too ostentatious.
Sure enough, the Third Hokage came to the window and saw Kiiroinu and Fox below being stopped by Tsunade.
Tsunade looked at this maple tree manifested by Chakra, her eyes dazed.
Once she thought her brother Nawaki would definitely master Wood Style.
Nawaki’s Earth Release and Water Style were equally strong, with innate dual-attribute Chakra.
Unexpectedly, she saw Wood Style here.
Tsunade’s eyes changed, and she sneered inwardly: the high-ranking officials wouldn’t think it was really Orochimaru’s experiment that let Fox master Wood Style, would they?
Fox’s physique was extremely special; only those who had inscribed Sealing Jutsu on him could know that Fox’s Chakra carried extremely strong sealing attributes.
Barring accidents, Fox was a Senju clansman with thick Uzumaki Clan Bloodline, one of the backhands left by his father Senju Rinki before his death.
Not only was Tsunade a bit excited, other ninjas passing by saw the Wood Style and felt invigorated too.
The perennial Genin Maru Seiko Guke had just completed a D-rank mission.
He looked up at the First Hokage’s face on the Hokage Rock, then turned to look at the maple tree created by Wood Style, and in a daze, Konoha seemed hopeful to return to the era when it dominated the Ninja World.
Tsunade said to Fox: “Use Wood Style well, don’t fail its reputation.”
With that, Tsunade turned and left.
Kiiroinu thought to himself, Tsunade wasn’t trying to win over Fox with Wood Style, was she?
She wouldn’t think that Fox mastering Wood Style meant he had ties to the Senju Clan, would she?
Back at Anbu, Kiiroinu notified downward that in one hour, the Third Hokage would come to Anbu to announce an important appointment.
Purple Cat hurriedly came to Fox’s office, eyes filled with surprise, and said: “Fox! I heard you’re becoming Vice Minister?”
Yoru quickly supported Purple Cat’s heavy belly and said: “Don’t run fast, your belly is so big already, why be in such a hurry?”
Purple Cat held her own belly and said: “Ninjas are different from civilians; we’re not that fragile.”
“It’s due next month, right?”
“Yes, I’ll take maternity leave next month.”
Yoru stroked Purple Cat’s hair and said:
“I’ll soon become Anbu Deputy Minister. Starting today, you take maternity leave. When you return, you’ll be the assistant to the Anbu Deputy Minister.”
Purple Cat happily said: “Good! After attending your promotion ceremony, I’ll apply to Anbu Deputy Minister Lord Fox for maternity leave!”
Yoru said: “Yamakaze sacrificed, I got promoted, Anbu has two Squad Leader spots open. I need to discuss Anbu Squad Leader candidates. See you later, Deputy Head Assistant.”
Anbu had a Minister’s office, but Kiiroinu didn’t come often; he mainly stayed in the underground office in the Hokage Building.
Sitting opposite Kiiroinu, Yoru said:
“Lord, Hippopotamus is an Anbu veteran. I think Hippopotamus can take over Yamakaze’s position as Squad Leader.”
Hippopotamus was Kiiroinu’s direct subordinate from when he was Captain.
Hippopotamus was also a ninja of the Akimichi Clan in Ino-Shika-Cho, even more trusted by Kiiroinu.
Kiiroinu highly agreed and asked again: “What about the Squad Leader spot you vacated?”
Yoru said: “For the original Fox Squad, I recommend Aries as Squad Leader.
Yak can go to the new squad with Hippopotamus too.
Hanashika, Lynx, Yagura, Kurozaru as Squad Leaders.
Additionally, I want to recommend Lynx, Yagura, and Kurozaru for promotion to Jonin.”
Kiiroinu not only didn’t reject but also praised them highly.
Fox was the village’s newly promoted Kage Level Ninja, and Anbu’s Kage Level Ninja.
With Fox’s current status, recommending a few Anbu Jonin, no one would oppose.
Except for the Jonin Squad Leader, ordinary Jonin didn’t even know who was in Anbu.
Kiiroinu gained Fox’s support and could send Fox on dangerous missions in the future.
He also newly gained the Hippo Squad, greatly increasing his influence within Anbu.
At this point, Danzo had almost no overt forces left in Anbu.
“Fox, let’s go to the training hall.”
Among Anbu ninjas, except for Nine-Tails and the surveillance squad in the Hokage Building, all gathered in the Anbu hall.
They saw on the presidium the seated Third Hokage, Kiiroinu Minister, and standing Fox.
There was also a chair on the presidium, which seemed prepared for Fox.
