Naruto: Nawaki was already dead, how could you bring him back to life?

"Ok?"

At this moment, Kosuke returned along the same route, carrying two large fish, and fell into deep thought as he looked at the original location of the wooden house.

"I'm getting old, and my memory is getting worse. I remember the cabin should be in this direction... right?"

……

After having dinner together, Chiba gave Nagato a private counseling session.

Nagato has found the trigger information that caused her traumatic pain. As long as Nagato can be desensitized and rebuild positive cognition and positive emotional feedback, Nagato's PTSD will be cured.

With the reward within reach, Chiba plans to work even harder!

Just then, Rope Tree suddenly jogged over and interrupted the two of them with a serious expression.

"Chiba, things have changed at the front; we need to get back as soon as possible!"

Chapter 24: A deadly trap set for Chiba!

"Something has happened at the front; do we need to return as soon as possible?"

Upon hearing Nawaki's words, Chiba frowned, a hint of repulsion creeping into her heart.

To be honest, he could already see the generous rewards beckoning him, and at this point, he had no desire to leave.

"Is the source of this information reliable?" At this moment, Kosuke walked over after hearing this.

“Of course, the communications guy just told me this,” Rope Tree nodded in response.

The Communication Ape is a very special type of spirit beast in Flower Fruit Mountain, specializing in transmitting information over long distances.

Those who can contract with the Communication Ape are all from powerful clans, and those who can use spells to transmit messages to Flower Fruit Mountain must be from Konoha.

"Chiba, Kosuke-senpai, let's set off immediately! Since we've managed to contact the communications officer, it must be a very urgent situation!"

Rope Tree couldn't wait any longer. He had been here for more than half a month and was getting bored. He wanted to tatapai, tatapai!

"I always feel a little weird."

Chiba frowned and said, "Our team's current status at the branch should be 'currently carrying out an A-level mission,' right? Even if there's something going on at the front, why would they specifically call the three of us back?"

"Oh, you're overthinking it, Chiba. This summons is definitely not just for the three of us, but for all Konoha teams stationed outside."

Nawaki put his arm around Chiba's shoulder and laughed, "Besides, what problems could there be with messages coming from our own communications unit?"

"Hmm, what you said makes sense. Maybe I'm overthinking it."

After a moment of contemplation, Chiba nodded.

"Since Shimura Danzo isn't here, surely no one in Konoha would dare to harm their own people?"

After much deliberation, Chiba was still somewhat uneasy, so he frowned and looked at Nawaki.

"Nawaki, why don't you relay this matter to Lady Tsunade and the others remotely, and let's ask for their opinions before we proceed?"

"it is good!"

Nawaki scratched his head and did as he was told, but the three of them waited for a long time without receiving a reply from Tsunade and the others.

With no other option, the three of them headed to the battlefield first. Unless there were special circumstances, disobeying orders would be considered as being a rogue ninja.

"Chiba-kun, Nawaki-kun, and Kosuke-san, you guys have to be careful!"

Upon learning that the three were returning to the battlefield, the three little ones looked reluctant and worried.

"Don't worry, we'll be back soon."

After saying goodbye to the three children, the three packed up quickly and set off on their way back to the front lines.

……

The words are divided into two parts.

Not long ago, in the southern part of the Land of Rain, a small battlefield was set up between Iwagakure and Konoha.

Hundreds of Konoha ninja gripped their weapons tightly, ready for battle, staring at the front with the tension palpable.

From the neatly arranged Iwagakure army ahead, only one person stepped forward and slowly approached them.

More precisely, he was a small old man who was only 1.3 meters tall and had white hair and beard.

In front of a group of burly Konoha ninjas, he looked like a ridiculous toy.

But this old man, who was about the height of a child, walked calmly toward them, and hundreds of Konoha ninjas didn't dare to breathe loudly!

This is because he is the current Tsuchikage of Iwagakure—Ōnoki of the Two Scales, the only being in the world with the power of "Kekkei Tota"!

In the face of a powerful being like him, who possesses the ability to fly and the means to launch large-scale attacks, numbers have become meaningless.

"My patience is limited, I'll say it one last time."

Onoki raised his hand and conjured a small, transparent cube, saying casually, "Hand over the culprit who murdered my nephew, and I might spare your lives."

Because Onoki has the power, he can openly break the rules and make the other party pay for their crimes in blood without any reason!

buzz~

Onoki shook the transparent cube in his hand, and wisps of annihilation aura emanated from it.

Many sensory ninjas were so frightened by the terrifying energy contained within the cube that their legs trembled after just a brief examination.

No one doubted Onoki's words; one of the sensory ninjas even said in a trembling voice.

"What he said is true. That technique is beyond my comprehension. If it were to be used on us, we would probably be completely wiped out in an instant!"

"Heh." Onoki sneered as he looked at the Konoha ninjas who were now silent in fear.

He dispelled his dust escape technique, signaling to the Iwagakure army behind him not to come forward, and sat cross-legged on the ground alone, closing his eyes to rest.

No secrets stay hidden forever. Locating the murderer of Kugo is not difficult for him. Now, he only needs to wait for Konoha to hand the person over so that he can execute him.

If you don't pay.

He then flew to the rear of the Konoha army, used Dust Release + Gangjutsu, and, together with the Iwagakure army there, slaughtered everyone in Konoha.

At this time, Konoha's main force is on the main battlefield. There is no one here who can restrain him. Surely no one would delay the battle and turn back for the sake of these three soldiers?

……

Meanwhile, the Konoha command and communications center at this battlefield was in complete chaos.

"As high-ranking officials, we must consider the overall situation. This move is not a compromise with the enemy, but a necessary sacrifice to prevent the Tsuchikage from intervening by exchanging three people!"

"You're talking nonsense! Compromise is compromise. When has Konoha ever needed to survive on the mercy of our enemies?!"

Two senior officials from the communications department got into an argument on the spot, and their differing opinions represented the disputes of most people present.

"War always results in death. The entire 18-man squad that was tasked with luring the enemy was killed, but we managed to kill dozens of Iwa ninja. So, that sacrifice was worthwhile!"

The first high-ranking official argued forcefully, "Perhaps if those three were here right now, they would also be willing to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of Konoha. Isn't that the unique Will of Fire that is characteristic of the people of Konoha?"

It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi's later decision to hand over Hyuga Hizashi to Kumogakure in order to avoid war was also a manifestation of the Will of Fire.

"Fuck you! Is what you gain by betraying your own people really profit? It's a disgrace!"

The second high-ranking official was an elderly man with white hair and beard. Unable to contain his temper, he rolled up his sleeves and punched the first high-ranking official in the face.

"I think you're just afraid of sacrifice, so you'd rather believe Onoki's nonsense!"

"Bullshit, this is strategy, strategy!"

Two high-ranking officers started fighting, and the rest of the members were leaderless, talking amongst themselves, making the entire communications command center as chaotic as a vegetable market.

"I think we shouldn't hand them over, but rather ask Lord Sakumo, who is closest to us, for help!"

"Will it work? Unless the Hokage himself comes, who can stop Onoki? Not to mention there's a group of Iwa ninja watching him like hawks!"

Among the crowd, a Konoha ninja with a small mustache glanced at the three people's information and complained.

"Are the lives of the powerful families valuable, but our lives are worthless? They're the ones who caused this trouble, so why should we bear the consequences!"

The mustachioed ninja's words instantly gained the approval of many people.

One of the Konoha ninjas spoke up even more irritably, "But even if we wanted to hand him over, he's not here with us right now!"

Seeing that everyone had been successfully swayed, a hint of joy flashed in the mustachioed ninja's eyes. He hadn't expected the mission to be so easy.

"If anyone has the authority to contact that young master, why not just find a way to lure them over?" the mustachioed ninja suggested.

"What do you mean by 'tricked'? That's such a harsh way of putting it."

A Konoha ninja chimed in, "We just called them over to ask what they think. Maybe they'll be willing to sacrifice themselves..."

"You have a point."

"So, shall we do it this way?"

……

Time returns to the present.

Chiba and his two companions sped along at top speed and finally arrived at the battlefield where the branch was located.

"Brothers, we've come to your aid! Where are the enemies?!"

Before even reaching their destination, seeing the dense mass of friendly forces ahead, Rope Tree excitedly shouted and yelled.

They ran for so long, but the battle still hadn't started. Were they waiting for Lord Nawaki to unleash his power?

"Rope Tree, be careful, something seems wrong."

Chiba slowed his pace and whispered a reminder, while Kosuke's expression also became extremely serious.

From their perspective, there were no enemies ahead.

However, hundreds of Konoha ninjas, armed with swords, stood in neat formation, seemingly possessed, which was clearly abnormal!

Swish!Swish!Swish!

Upon hearing Rope Tree's voice, hundreds of people turned their heads in unison, their eyes filled with surprise, regret, or indifference, but each one looked at the three with the same gaze one would give a dead man.

"Okay, something does seem a bit off!"

This time, even the slow-witted Rope Tree realized something was wrong. He subconsciously took two steps back, feeling a little uneasy under the strange gazes of the crowd.

"You've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for a long time!"