Chapter 83 - 3 S-rank shinobi (1/2)
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(1 week ago)
In Konoha's conference room...
”Iwagakure finally sent us the list of their shinobi coming for Chunin Exam,” Hiruzen spoke to elders and clan leaders in the conference.
”So that confirmes all Great shinobi villages, exclude Kiri, sent their shinobi to Chunin exam, huh?”
”So they finally sent the list to us now? Hmph, paranoid idiots.”
”How many of them are coming, Hokage-sama?”
”Is there anyone we should be careful of?”
”When will they arrive here, Hokage-sama?”
”Everyone, calm down a bit. I will let my secretary report.” Hiruzen spoke.
Hiruzen's secretary stepped up to the conference and started reporting.
”According to Iwa, they sent 22 shinobi total, including 4 Genin teams, 2 Iryo shinobi, 1 Sensor, 2 Chunin, and 5 Jounins.
Here is our Bingo book intel on them.
Genji is an S-rank shinobi (promoted one year ago). He is known as an Eagle-Lightning Bomber and one of the top genius ever seen in Iwagakure.
He is excelled in Earth release, Lightning release, and Explosion release. It is confirmed as he mastered and created several powerful ninjutsu such as Rasengan, Earth bloody spikes. In Taijutsu, he is one of the best swordsmen in Iwagakure, creating his own style at an early age.
His Genjutsu, Iryojutsu abilities are unknown. But we suspect he has decent skill in Iryojutsu due to his mother's influence, who is ex-head of Iwa General hospital.
He contributed heavily to Iwa's escape on the final battle in the Last Great ninja war. He is mainly responsible for Dan and Nawaki Senju's death. He has fought several powerful A-rank Shinobi and came out victorious.
2 years ago, he and Tsunade-Hime (princess) had a direct clash. During the battle, Tsunade-Hime confirmed that she went all out. She even used the Strength of Hundred-seal and her Summoning animal.
Despite all of her effort, she only dealt a bit of damage to him and ended in a draw as Tsunade-Hime retreated to find her student, Shizune. We ȧssume that he has become much stronger now.
On to the next one is Shuji. He is A-rank Iwa shinobi, whose specialty is Taijutsu. His primary weapons are Knucklers. He is also excellent in Earth release, Water release, and Wind release. We have confirmed that he is a bit weak in Genjutsu. We have no info about his Iryo skills.
He has a deep hatred for Konoha as his father Masashi is killed by our Hatake clan head Sakumo Hatake in the Last Great Ninja war. We ȧssume this was a trigger for his frightening power raise.
He killed several A-rank such as .......”
Hiruzen's secretary continued to report about other remaining Iwa shinobi's intel to the members of the conference. None of them made any noise and quietly listened to the secretary with grim faces.
After the secretary finished his report, Hiruzen looked around to ask for their opinions on Iwa's motive.
”Well, their motive should be the same as other Great Shinobi villages. Iwa wants to show their superiority and their powerful talents to wealthy nations and merchants. I think this is why Onoki sent Genji, a young-powerful S-rank youth, as head of the delegate.” Nara clan head gave his view.
”Tsk! I can't believe another monster is coming to our village. I don't like this at all. We already have our hands full to deal with two S-rank shinobi, and now there comes another one.
Rasa from Suna, A from Kumo, and now Genji from Iwa!!
Letting these 3 S-rank enemies to our Konoha is too dangerous, Hokage-sama.”
”This is why I warned you not to invite other villages, Hokage-sama! Because of your foolish peace ideology, you let Konoha in danger!” Danzo spoke his mind.
Although Danzo was rude to Hiruzen, nobody said anything to him as he was correct. They never let 3 S-rank enemies into Konoha before. This was the first time ever.
”Enough with blaming. We can't turn back now. Shall we discuss who to keep watch on Iwa delegates?” Homura spoke.
”Since they have S-rank, we need the same S-rank shinobi to keep an eye on them. How about Orochimaru-sama?” monitor
”No, he is tasked to monitor Suna delegate, especially Rasa. Forcing him to watch on Iwa shinobi is too much.” Hiruzen's secretary told.
”Then how about Jiraiya-sama?”
”Jiraiya-sama is currently not in Konoha. He should probably arrive in 2 days later to watch the Kumo delegates. So he is also not available.”
They didn't even think about suggesting Tsunade. They were not an idiot and knew all too well what kind of consequences it will be if Tsunade hosted Iwa delegate.
”Danzo, how about you do your old friend here a favor and watch on Iwa shinobi?” Hiruzen asked Danzo.
”Heck no. I am not here to clean your mess. Also, I don't want to entertain some young brats.” Danzo quickly refused.
He had his own problem with creating Root. There was no way he would waste his valuable time on such things.
Since Danzo refused, all members turned their eyes on another S-rank shinobi participating in the conference.
”Well, that leaves... Sakumo-san, can you do it?”
”If it is your order, I won't mind keep an eye on them, Hokage-sama.” Sakumo accepted politely.
Seeing this, Hiruzen gave out a breath of relief and glad that he had Sakumo on his side.