I don't believe in the will of fire

"What's going on? Why so slow?"

When Akio followed Master Tianhai to the courtyard where the daimyo was, he was scolded by the daimyo as soon as he entered.

Akio was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to explain it, but Master Tianhai said calmly: "They had a little conflict with the child, so they wasted a little time."

"Child?" The daimyo was stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses, frowned and asked, "What's going on?"

Akio had no choice but to briefly talk about what happened. Of course, it was inevitable that the cause of everything would be blamed on Shenyue. However, after speaking, the Daimyo did not seem to have the slightest intention to blame anyone. On the contrary,

He asked with bright eyes.

"So, both He Zai and Hao Er were defeated by that child."

"No, Daimyo, it's because Hezai and Koji saw that he was just a child, so they were unprepared and didn't notice..."

"Trash, don't explain yourself. You can't even beat a child, and yet you call yourself a Jonin!"

But the daimyo didn't listen to his explanation. After scolding him, he turned around and asked Master Tianhai.

"Master Tianhai, what do you think of that child?"

"Even if it's not as good as my old man, I'm afraid it's not much different."

"How can it be..."

The one who reacted the most intensely was Akio, who knew how powerful Master Tianhai was. The daimyo looked shocked and fell into deep thought.

"So, I was wrong to blame Hiruzen. That kid is really that powerful."

After that, he asked Akio: "I ask you, is there any possibility of winning over that child to our side?"

"This this...."

Seeing Akio's hesitation and inability to answer, the daimyo lost hope in him.

"Forget it, you don't need to answer. I'm here to discuss another matter with you."

The daimyo then got down to business and said angrily.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen is no longer as respectful to me as before. The reason why I am willing to take the risk to come to Konoha this time is because I hope that Konoha can cultivate more ninja power for the Daming Palace. Although you protect the power of the twelve ninjas,

It's powerful, but in terms of quantity, it's still too small, but I didn't expect that he refused it without even thinking."

"Damn it, I shouldn't have supported him at all at that time. Even if I supported Danzo, that dog, it would be better than supporting the old fox, Sarutobi Hiruzen. So, I'm going to change to another Hokage now."

"Change Hokage!"

The daimyo's words shocked Akio, but then his face became happy. As the most loyal ninja to the daimyo, could it be...

But then, the daimyo's words made him fall into the abyss again.

"Starting from today, the eight of you will fully support Sakumo, whether it is manpower or material resources, so that he can gain enough reputation. Once this war is over, I will find a way to make Sarutobi Hiruzen step down and let Sakumo

Become the Fourth Hokage. Do you understand? Don’t worry, as long as Sakumo becomes Hokage, I will support you to become the top leader of Konoha, and then Danzo’s position will be yours.”

Akio's face turned pale, but in the face of the daimyo's coercion and inducement, even though he felt too much unwillingness in his heart, he could only nod in agreement.

"I see."

"That's good. You can pass on what I mean, but remember to keep it secret. If you let me know, it gets out."

The daimyo's eyes suddenly became sharp and he looked directly at Akio.

"I...I understand."

"Okay, then you can go down. I still have something to say to Master Tianhai."

"yes."

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At dawn, the convoy protecting the Daiming left the Fire Temple and continued towards the Daming Mansion.

Shenyue continued to follow the back of the convoy like yesterday, but what made him a little strange was that there was such a friction last night, but when they met again today, the eight ninjas responsible for protecting the Daimyo seemed not to have any at all.

Seeing him, everyone looked bitter and resentful, especially their leader, Akio, whose eyes were bloodshot, as if he hadn't slept all night.

"It seems like what happened last night?"

Shenyue is somewhat interested in this, but not to the point where she really wants to know.

Then during the lunch break, a samurai who was protecting the daimyo suddenly came over and said that the daimyo asked him to pass.

"?"

"You are Uzumaki Kamizuki. I heard about what happened last night. It's true that a hero comes from a boy. You have such a powerful power at such a young age."

Yes, as soon as the name opened his mouth, Shenyue had already guessed something.

"You are exaggerating. I am just an ordinary ninja."

Sure enough, I heard the daimyo continue speaking.

"You are such a humble boy. I came to you to ask if you have any idea of ​​joining the Guard of the Twelve Ninjas. I am in short supply of young talents like you here. If you are willing, what do you want?

I can give it to you."

Don't tell me, after hearing what the Daimyo said, Shenyue actually wanted to agree.

After all, he has no sense of identification with Konoha, so it would be good to change his boss. In addition, if he establishes a ninja village in the future, he will need all kinds of material and financial support. If he can get the approval of the Fire Country Daimyo, it seems to be a good idea.

Road.

But Shenyue still didn't agree.

The big name in front of me doesn't seem to be a good boss. You can tell by the looks of the eight people.

Secondly, Shenyue is no longer willing to be a little brother to others. Since he can be a human being, why should he be a dog?

"Sorry, Lord Daimyo, I have no such plan at the moment."

It was obvious that the daimyo in front of him was not a person who could express his emotions and anger. After hearing Shenyue's rejection, his expression immediately changed. However, he did not have an attack and just said.

"You Konoha ninjas really have the same bad temper. In this case, let's go."

So, after a break at noon, the convoy slowly started moving again...

But not long after we left this time, things suddenly became strange.

A faint mist suddenly appeared in the air visible to the naked eye, and the temperature began to drop.

"This is?"

Although it is thin, the presence of chakra can still be felt in it.

Shenyue turned on her perception, and instantly, a large group of ambushed ninjas appeared two kilometers in front of the convoy. There were eight ninja teams, and a somewhat familiar chakra.

"Why is Jue here, could it be..."

At this time, the eight jounin who protected the daimyo also felt something was wrong, because the fog was getting thicker and thicker, and in just a few breaths, the world in front of them had turned into a vast expanse of white, and the visible field of vision was

Less than two meters.

"careful!"

Akio shouted out, and everyone immediately picked up their weapons, surrounded the Daimyo's carriage, and looked around cautiously.

"what happened?"

The daimyo stuck his head out in panic, but Akio persuaded him to go back.

"Lord Daimyo, don't come out. This is the Kirigakure technique of the Mist Ninja. Everyone should stay together to protect the Daimyo."

As the leader of several people, Akio instantly identified the source of the mist.

And just as his voice fell, the moisture in the air slowly condensed together, turning into thousands of thin water drops, falling from the sky...