MM Racing Chapter 141 Lady Tsunade, shall we open the jar first, or...?
Chapter 141 Lady Tsunade, shall we open the jar first, or...?
Chapter 141 Lady Tsunade, shall we open the jar first, or...?
"Wood Release?!"
Upon hearing this, Hiashi Hyuga narrowed his eyes.
The Root ninja were attacked.
Wood Release.
These two clues are interesting.
"We need to investigate further to find out the specifics."
The Hyuga clan's secret guards respectfully replied, "We should be able to find out the details tomorrow."
"There's no need to explore any further."
Hiashi Hyuga shook his head: "It involves Wood Release, which is not something you can investigate. This matter ends here."
"yes!"
Upon hearing this, the Hyuga clan's secret guards immediately nodded respectfully, indicating that they understood.
"The Root organization, Danzo, is under attack."
Hiashi Hyuga frowned slightly.
Who would dare to attack Danzo in Konoha?
That kid from the ninja tool shop did it once before.
Surely she can't have done it again this time, right?
He shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
And at this very moment.
In the third base of the root.
The atmosphere was oppressive and silent.
Inside the base, in the dark corridors, only faint lights flickered, casting a heavy glow on the cold walls.
In this dark underground space, Danzo returned in a disheveled state.
His body swayed unsteadily, barely able to support himself.
With every step I took, I could feel excruciating pain emanating from deep within my body.
His breathing was rapid and disordered, and his face was as pale as paper.
"Damn it, how could this happen?"
Danzo's heart was filled with rage, a mixture of anger and fear.
He never imagined that he would suffer such a deadly attack!
At the moment the missile exploded, he even thought he was going to die on the spot.
The unprecedented threat of death still lingered in his mind, making it difficult for him to calm down.
too fast.
It was so fast that he couldn't even form hand seals.
As Danzo stepped into the main room of the base, he staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Upon seeing this, several Root ninjas quickly stepped forward to help him up and carefully led him to the treatment table inside the room.
Danzo's body could no longer withstand the strain; his face was filled with exhaustion and dishevelment, and bloodstains from the explosion still lingered at the corners of his mouth.
Several Root medical ninjas quickly surrounded Danzo and began treating his wounds.
The battalion commander's right arm was completely broken, and blood was still seeping from the wound.
The medical ninjas were busy trying to stop the bleeding, but Danzo's injuries were far more serious than they appeared.
"Lord Danzo, please be patient for a moment."
A medical ninja respectfully spoke, quickly using medical chakra to stop Danzo's bleeding and treat his charred and severed right arm.
Danzo's eyes were gloomy. He gritted his teeth and endured the pain, but the anger and fear deep in his heart could not be calmed.
He knew he was walking on the edge of death.
How long has it been?
He had never felt so close to death!
The speed and power of that thing left him no time to react.
If he hadn't used his Wood Release technique to protect himself in time, he would probably be a charred corpse by now!
Thinking of this, Danzo looked at his other arm, which was wrapped in bandages, with a grim expression.
They didn't even have a chance to get out!
"Who...who dares to lay a hand on me?"
Danzo's voice was hoarse, filled with anger and murderous intent.
Despite the excruciating pain in his body, the anger in his heart burned hotter than any injury.
As the leader of the Roots, he had never been so disheveled.
That almost irresistible sense of death filled him with unprecedented fear.
And it's all happening in the safe village of Konoha!
Recalling the explosion at that moment, Danzo's breathing became heavier.
Flames, heat waves, shockwaves.
Every detail was deeply imprinted in his mind!
The invisible pursuit made him feel as if he were in a desperate situation.
He was adept at controlling any situation, but this attack completely shattered his composure, even making him feel that he had no control over life and death.
Such attacks have occurred one after another in Konoha Village.
"Absolutely, absolutely someone is plotting all of this in the dark."
Danzo's heart was filled with anger.
He could sense that this attack was no accident!
It was not a planned assassination!
The objective is clear, but the methods are mysterious!
The enemy's strength and methods far exceeded his expectations, even making him feel that the roots he had painstakingly built over the years were no longer an impregnable fortress.
Even with a healer by his side treating his wounds, Danzo still felt a sense of oppression and fear in his chest.
At this moment, his thoughts were filled with a growing sense of crisis, and countless guesses and doubts flashed through his mind.
Who is it?
Why did they have to hit him so hard?
He stayed in Konoha Village but didn't do anything.
Some guys might want to get revenge on him, but they'll never have the chance.
These successive attacks are definitely the work of a person with a specific purpose.
However, there are only a handful of Jonin capable of attacking him in Konoha.
But none of them have such methods!
If the first two attacks hadn't taken place inside the Root base, they would have been killed without a doubt!
This time, hiding in the third root base, they encountered nothing.
But I had only been out for two days when I encountered such a horrific attack.
Thinking of this, Danzo's twisted face showed a painful expression, and the fear deep in his heart rose to its peak.
Death was so close to him, so close that it was almost impossible to resist.
"Lord Danzo, your wounds have been treated, but I'm afraid you'll need some time to recover."
At this moment, the doctor said softly, a hint of worry in his expression.
They had never seen Danzo in such a disheveled state.
The fact that his right arm was almost completely destroyed, in particular, is enough to demonstrate the severity of the attack.
Danzo raised his gaze from the dim light, his pupils burning with barely suppressed rage.
"Find the person who attacked me, at all costs."
"I refuse to believe there are no traces. Thoroughly investigate any other ninjas who have recently entered the village."
His voice was deep and cold, filled with murderous intent; every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
Despite being filled with anger and fear, Danzo forced himself to calm down.
Death was imminent, but he had not yet lost.
He must find that enemy and eliminate all threats in order to regain control of the situation.
Otherwise, he would have no choice but to hide here.
Forced to hide in the root base and unable to go out.
He wanted to stay in the root base and didn't want to go out.
These are two different things!
Upon hearing Danzo's words, the Root medical ninjas quickly went down to inform the rest of the Root ninjas.
In just a few seconds, Danzo was the only one left in the room.
Danzo lay on the bed, his body trembling slightly.
Despite simple bandaging and treatment, his broken right arm still caused him immense pain and weakness.
Danzo's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his breathing was still rapid, but his cold eyes always revealed determination and madness.
"I can't stay here with this injury."
"We must restore our strength and find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible!"
"My arm must grow back!!"
Danzo gritted his teeth, his voice low and hoarse.
As Danzo struggled and growled, he slowly channeled the chakra within his body, concentrating it at his severed right arm.
In an instant, the cells hidden within the body began to stir, as if a long-dormant power was gradually awakening.
As Danzo mobilized all his chakra, a sharp, piercing pain began to emanate from the base of his severed arm, as if tens of thousands of tiny needles were simultaneously piercing his bone marrow.
"what!"
Danzo's face was contorted with rage. He gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, his eyes wide, veins bulging on his forehead, as if he were nailed to an abyss of agony.
"Ugh!"
Danzo let out a low groan, his body trembling slightly with pain.
But his gaze remained fierce, as if he were trying to forcibly control his body through willpower.
He could already feel the cells at the base of the severed arm dividing and reorganizing frantically.
slowly.
The bones begin to extend and the muscles begin to intertwine.
Skin then grows out.
A few minutes later, a new arm appeared on his right arm!
The arm was fully formed, but the skin color was strangely pale, frighteningly white, as if it had never seen sunlight and was completely bloodless.
At this moment, Danzo's forehead was covered in sweat, and his pained expression gradually eased.
But this did not make him relax in the slightest.
Slowly raising the newly formed arm, I felt my fingers stiff and sluggish, as if they didn't belong to me.
Danzo stared coldly at the new arm, as if examining a monstrous object.
"Damn it!"
Danzo cursed under his breath, feeling a stinging pain and discomfort in his arm.
Although the arm has been regenerated, its color and texture are significantly different from a normal arm.
His eerily pale skin seemed to be mocking him silently.
He was also reminded that while the arm was powerful, it was also fraught with instability.
As time went by, Danzo gradually adapted to his newborn arm.
He gritted his teeth and tried to move his fingers.
Although it is still somewhat stiff, the strength and function of the arm have been largely restored.
Danzo began to try clenching his fist, feeling the power gradually returning to his arm.
Just as Danzo was trying to get used to the arm, the door was suddenly pushed open gently, and a Root ninja strode in.
Upon entering, he immediately knelt respectfully on the ground and whispered, "Lord Danzo, the Hokage has sent word that he hopes you can go to the Hokage's office immediately. He has important matters to discuss with you."
Upon hearing this, Danzo's eyes suddenly turned cold, filled with disdain and ruthlessness.
He slowly raised his head, coldly looking at the Root ninja kneeling on the ground, his tone filled with undisguised anger: "Tell him I've been attacked and can't leave the Root base. If he wants to talk business, he can only come to me!"
"Also, give him a good question: why is Konoha Village being attacked one after another?"
"He who will behead me today must give me an explanation!"
Danzo's voice was full of determination and toughness, showing no respect whatsoever to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
At this moment, the anger and resentment in his heart had surpassed everything else.
No matter what arrangements Hiruzen Sarutobi makes, he refuses to submit!
Especially in this weak and disheveled state.
Upon hearing this, the Root ninja hesitated for a moment, but quickly lowered his head and respectfully replied, "Yes, Lord Danzo, I will truthfully inform the Hokage's Anbu."
With that, he quickly left.
Danzo, however, gave a cold smile, his gaze remaining icy, as if he were looking directly through the wall into the Hokage's office.
He slightly raised his right hand and continued the activity.
Although it is not yet flexible enough, the new arm is gradually regaining its strength.
"Who exactly attacked me?"
"This method is like spacetime, could it be..."
Danzo suddenly seemed to realize something, and a hint of sinister ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
"There's still a lot to do with this arm."
Danzo muttered to himself, slowly moving his fingers, his eyes gradually becoming firm and cold.
"Danzo is seriously injured?"
The Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the returning Anbu member and frowned upon hearing his words: "He didn't even see the attack's method?"
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
The ANBU ninja respectfully replied, "According to the medical department's investigation, the deceased ninja was a Root ninja."
"Danzo and the Root ninja were walking on the streets of Konoha when they were suddenly attacked. The attack was very strange and suspected to be carried out by Wood Release ninjas."
"But then there was another violent explosion, seemingly caused by the detonation of explosive tags. With so many explosive tags exploding, it's impossible for Danzo to have missed it."
"Furthermore, during the explosion, Danzo could have easily used the Body Flicker Technique to escape, but he was seriously injured instead. There are still many suspicious points that need to be investigated."
"But Danzo's advisors are not cooperating, so we don't know how to continue the investigation."
"Um"
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his cigarette and remained silent.
After a long while, he slowly said, "Cooperate with Danzo's Root organization to mobilize Anbu personnel for patrols. This situation must never happen again."
"People from other ninja villages have been arriving over the past few days. If the attackers are ninjas from other villages, it will be even more troublesome."
"In short, martial law is in effect. Report any situation to me immediately."
"yes!"
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the ANBU ninja immediately went to make arrangements.
In the time to come.
The ninjas of the Anbu were mobilized, and the number of ninjas patrolling the streets also increased.
Even though ninjas from other villages were gradually arriving in Konoha to register, they were all intimidated by the tense atmosphere and proceeded with extreme caution.
This went on for five days straight, until the day of the Chunin Exams, without any suspicious clues being found.
"Lord Hokage."
The Hokage's office.
As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived, an Anbu ninja was already waiting, respectfully saying, "We haven't found any useful clues these past few days, and Lord Danzo hasn't provided any leads either."
"Okay, I understand."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly and instructed, "For now, let's focus on today's Chunin Exams."
"Both the written exam in the morning and the second exam in the afternoon require a lot of manpower, so the original plan has been cancelled."
After searching for five days without finding any clues, Danzo, though frustrated, had no choice but to slowly accept the situation.
The Chunin Exams are here now, and I don't have time to waste on Danzo's antics.
However, it is indeed a good thing that Danzo's roots have completely disappeared in just a few days.
Even if Root ninjas were out investigating, it would be pretty much the same.
He's still very curious about it.
Who exactly is launching these repeated attacks on Danzo?
"Yes"
Upon hearing this, the ANBU member nodded and said, "We have already arranged the venue for the Chunin Exams written test, and candidates are already entering one after another."
"By the way, Hokage-sama."
As they were talking, the ANBU ninja suddenly remembered something and quickly whispered, "Yesterday, we received news from outside the village that Lady Tsunade is heading towards Konoha and is expected to arrive today. Should we go and meet her?"
"Huh? Tsunade's back?"
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback.
Why is Tsunade back all of a sudden?
This is so sudden.
"Need not."
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head slightly and said, "Don't pay attention to that. She must have something to do when she comes back. Don't disturb her."
"Yes."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the ANBU ninja immediately left.
Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on a cigarette, looking quite puzzled.
Why would Tsunade suddenly return to the village?
Is it for the Chunin Exams?
But this is not Tsunade's style.
While Hiruzen Sarutobi was deep in thought and confused.
Konoha Village.
Shizune and Tsunade stared at the gate in front of them, their eyes narrowed.
They're finally back.
"Lady Tsunade!"
The two ninjas stationed at the entrance of Konoha Village also saw Tsunade and Shizune arrive, and their eyes widened in surprise.
He immediately greeted them respectfully.
"Um."
Tsunade nodded and led Shizune directly into Konoha Village.
The ninja guarding the gate hurriedly ran to report.
"Um?"
As soon as she entered the streets of Konoha Village, Tsunade saw seven or eight ninjas patrolling back and forth. She immediately raised an eyebrow and said, "Why are there so many ninjas patrolling?"
Even for the Chunin Exams, there shouldn't be so many ninjas patrolling a single street.
After all, the Chunin Exams had just begun, and there weren't many spectators yet.
Moreover, she could sense that the atmosphere in the village wasn't quite right.
"Speaking of which, today is the Chunin Exams, right? It's a pity I don't know what the Chunin Exams are like."
"Compared to that, I'm more curious about what that commotion was a few days ago."
"I don't know, maybe it's some outsiders causing trouble."
Villagers from Konoha were walking along, whispering amongst themselves, and their voices reached Tsunade's ears.
"Lady Tsunade, shall we go back first, or...?"
Shizune, who was standing next to Tsunade, whispered, "Going straight to that mysterious jar shop as soon as we enter the village seems a bit too conspicuous. It's so early, I don't even know if the shop is open yet."
"Furthermore, we also need to gather information and intelligence to understand the current situation."
"The atmosphere in the village is very tense; it feels like it's more than just the Chunin Exams."
"Hmm, no need to go back."
Upon hearing Shizune's words, Tsunade laughed heartily and said, "Let's go straight to Ichiraku Ramen and find out what's going on."
With that, Tsunade led Shizune to Ichiraku Ramen.
soon.
When the two women arrived at Ichiraku Ramen.
There weren't many customers in the ramen shop.
Hand-kneading is skillfully kneading the dough.
Noticing someone enter, he immediately laughed heartily and said, "Welcome! Please wait a moment."
"Uh, Lady Tsunade!?"
Upon seeing the familiar Tsunade, Tezuka exclaimed with delight, "You're back!"
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