"Sensei, you..." Kagami gritted his teeth and asked.
Because he was Tobirama's most favored student, no matter what the teacher wanted to do to him, he could grit his teeth and endure it!
He just hoped it wouldn't be too cruel.
"Don't think too much, get up if you can move. I shouldn't have been so rough on you, but there's no time for rest now."
"Get ready. At dawn, the main force must depart."
Tobirama stood up and said firmly.
Another war was about to happen, but he had no hesitation in his heart. He just wanted to defeat all the enemies as soon as possible!
"Sensei, should I also go with the main force?"
"No, the main force is led by Saru. As the vanguard, you and I must start it first."
Initially, Tobirama planned to be the vanguard alone.
After all, he was fast and flexible enough. When in full condition, he was not afraid of any enemy.
Moreover, by acting alone, he could conceal the important information that he was still alive and give the Iwagakure Village a big surprise!
But now, after seeing Kagami's new abilities, Tobirama temporarily changed his mind.
As long as he wore Kagami, he would be in an invincible and perfect form!
"Okay!"
Kagami was not confused and nodded heavily.
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Ten minutes later, Hiruzen brought Torifu and the others to Kagami.
"Kagami, are you alright?"
"I heard you were attacked?"
"Wait, why are you getting out of bed?"
Kagami smiled, while wearing the equipment, he replied: "I'm fine, and I'm going on an expedition with Tobirama-sensei soon."
Only a few people like Hiruzen and the others knew about the 'house theft plan' prepared by Tobirama. Although the ninja forces were gathering in the village, no one knew who the specific target was.
This was also to avoid leaking secrets as much as possible.
"Are you really okay?"
"It's okay. I'm in good shape now. Don't worry."
"By the way, where's Danzo? Is he really staying in Sunagakure Village? Is he going to be alright?"
"There is danger. But I'm sure he can handle it. Danzo also asked me to give you a message, saying that he will definitely surpass you!"
"Hahaha, he's still as competitive as ever! But I'm the Hokage, and I won't lose to him just like that!"
"Of course, you are the Third Hokage, so many people in the village rely on you!"
Homura and the others next to him also teased.
Hiruzen was greatly amused.
He was already the Third Hokage and had to shoulder more responsibilities.
He must not disappoint Tobirama, his teammate, and the villagers!
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Two days later.
The southeastern border of Earth Country and the area bordering Rain Country.
A force of 5,000 ninjas consisting of sand ninjas was waiting here.
This was of course the main force led by the Second Kazekage Shamon. As per agreement, they arrived at the border of Earth Country on time and were ready to join Konoha's main force.
Set a time and attack the Iwagakure Village's nest together!
Shamon looked at the time, turned to Danzo beside him, frowned and asked: "Konoha's forces haven't arrived yet?"
Danzo pretended to put on a cold face, but his heart was always tense.
"They should be arriving soon. What's the hurry?"
Shamon glared at Danzo and secretly admired him.
Danzo only had one eye left, and he still had a bad temper. Senju Tobirama had a good way of training ninjas!
Soon, Danzo, who was restless in his heart, saw a flash of light, it was a small monkey jumping out of the dense forest!
There was no doubt that it was one of Hiruzen's summoning monsters.
The small monkey from the Sarutobi Clan, specifically used to convey information.
The small monkey skillfully ran to Danzo's feet, climbed onto his shoulder, and handed him a letter.
Danzo opened it, scanned it quickly, and understood.
"Konoha's main force will arrive in an hour. Their journey was delayed by Amegakure Village, but it's now been handled."
"Amegakure Village? Do they dare to get involved in a war between major countries?"
In Konoha's 17th year, Hanzo had not yet risen, and the entire Amegakure Village had only been established for a few years.
The Konoha army overwhelmed them, and could hold them off for half an hour, there was no resistance at all.
After all, the First Ninja World War was a game between the five major countries. No small country or village could sit and eat, and everything was on the dinner plate!
Even in the future, only a few small countries could join.
Even though unique geniuses like Hanzo and Nagato emerged one after another. Amegakure Village also had to tiptoe to barely get on the dinner table, and could be kicked off at any time.
For now, there was no qualification to serve at the table.
While the Sunagakure forces were waiting quietly.
There was a sound of a brief battle in the distance ahead.
Soon, the Sunagakure team returned to the main force with the corpses of two Iwagakure ninja spies.
"Kazekage-sama, two Iwagakure ninjas were found and have been dealt with."
Chiyo was the team leader, controlling two puppets and throwing the corpses in front of Shamon.
"Not bad, good work." Shamon praised.
There was a smile on his face, but because of his fierce face, the smile looked more like a sneer.
Chiyo was very talented in the field of puppetry, and Shamon greatly admired her and taught her unconditionally.
Although there was no nominal student of his, Chiyo could be said to be his half-student.
Currently in Sunagakure Village, Chiyo's puppetry was second only to Shamon's.
"Wait, is this it?"
"The white secret technique puppet developed by the ancestor of the puppeteer Chikamatsu Monzaemon, White Secret Technique: Chikamatsu's Ten Puppet Collection!"
As a puppet developer, Shamon's research in this field was reaching its peak, and he could see the details of Chiyo's puppet at a glance.
"Yes!" Chiyo glanced at Danzo not far from Shamon, with a hint of provocation and arrogance in her eyes.
"Your family is really willing to spend money! You can even find the lost treasure puppets..."
Shamon sighed.
To be honest, he was very interested in the legendary Ten Chikamatsu Puppets.
After all, this was the masterpiece of the ancestor of the puppeteer, and far better than the puppets developed by later generations.
Besides, the "Puppet Technique" developed by Shamon was originally summarized through the evolution of the puppeteer lineage.
"Have you mastered controlling these puppets?"
"Initially proficient."
"But I can barely control two puppets now. If I want to control ten puppets simultaneously, I'm still far off..."
"My goal is to skillfully control all ten original Chikamatsu Puppets at the same time!"
Chiyo was very excited, full of hope and enthusiasm for the future.
"Okay, I'm also looking forward to that day!" Shamon was very satisfied.
He knew very well how powerful the Ten Chikamatsu Puppets were.
Just one puppet was comparable to an elite Jonin. If ten puppets were fully controlled at the same time and cooperated with each other, their power would be even more amazing!
This little girl's puppet talent is truly amazing!
Chiyo was very impressed with the Second Kazekage's praise.
She turned and looked at Danzo again, showing her disgust.
Danzo frowned slightly, feeling insulted.
What puppets?
They were all just toys.