The Hokage, having traveled here, of course he'd unify the ninja world!

Chapter 43 New Sprouts

The Hyuga clan's territory, the branch family compound.

"Lord Guangxin, we have found a large number of explosive tags in the old district."

"This is a distribution map of the detonating tags."

In a very short time, Hyuga Souta had drawn the distribution diagram of the explosive tags.

Guangxin took a pen and made a few marks on it, discovering that most of the covered area was the old neighborhood.

However, it also covers part of the new district, and even the Hokage Rock.

Guangxin held the first detonating tag, examining it carefully with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Then he asked, "How many of these detonating tags can still be activated?"

Cangtai's eyes flashed: "These explosive tags are of very good quality. I estimate that about 90% of them can be activated."

What is the expected range of impact from the explosion?

Sota pointed to several blocks on the map: "These blocks will disappear completely, and the Hokage Rock will also be blown up."

Guangxin began to ponder.

It would be difficult to destroy Konoha with just these explosive tags.

But now is a critical moment in the confrontation between the Uchiha and Konoha.

Could we make a fuss about this?

If I choose to do it, I'll definitely lose my life afterwards.

But is there still hope for a family split?

After thinking for a long time, Guangxin recalled the teachings of Nichiji.

"In order for a ninja to survive, he must be able to see the future situation clearly."

During the years of the Third Hokage's rule, the Senju clan was wiped out, and the Uchiha and their Hyuga clans gradually declined.

Even when the Cloud Village invaded and was killed, they still made the clan leader pay with his life.

Finally, under the elder's coercion, they had no choice but to make Lord Hizashi pay with his life.

A light called conviction shone in Guangxin's eyes:

"Souta, how many people know about this? Does any of the Anbu know?"

Sota's heart skipped a beat:

"Lord Guangxin, these explosive tags are all disguised. Some are even inside the wooden beams of the building, so only those with the White Eye can see them."

"Currently, only 18 people know about this."

"Yes, they're all our people."

Sota emphasized that all of their people were from separate families.

Guangxin instructed, "Remember, you have completed the investigation and reported to me. You know nothing else. Instruct the others as well."

Sota's expression shifted, but he remained silent.

Guangxin glared fiercely at Sota: "Did you hear me?"

Sota lowered his voice and said:

"Lord Guangxin, these things won't cause any damage to Konoha!"

Guangxin said with a serious expression, "I am your superior. Once you report it, it has nothing to do with you anymore."

With that, Guangxin took the diagram and prepared to leave.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed his arm, and there was a pleading tone in Sota's voice:

"Lord Guangxin, our New Sprout Project has not yet been implemented. You cannot act impulsively."

Guangxin turned to look at Cangtai, whose eyes were filled with deep reluctance, anxiety, and fear.

"Lord Mitsushin, Lord Hizashi has already passed away, and there is no one left in the branch family."

"you……!"

When Guangxin saw Sota's gaze, his tone softened:

"The New Sprout Project has been in place for too long; it will take at least another ten years."

"With the situation in Konoha so tense right now, whether it's the Uchiha taking power or... Konoha being destroyed, it's all an opportunity for us."

"My health isn't very good; I might not live for another ten years."

Cang Tai advised, "Lord Guangxin, the Hokage faction and the Uchiha are still at a stalemate. We cannot be too hasty."

"You're the one who taught us this."

Guangxin patted Sota's hair: "You've grown up, kid."

"These explosive tags hadn't been discovered for over twenty years. If it weren't for someone attacking Konoha this time..."

"I'm afraid that even in another ten years, no one will know about these explosive tags."

"Although I don't know how so many of these explosive tags were arranged."

"But now that we've discovered it, it can naturally be used by us."

"I will make thorough preparations beforehand. I will not take action if I am not confident."

Guangxin's words put Sota at ease.

"Do you know who the most important person on the Uchiha side is in this conflict?" Mitsushin asked Sota.

Without hesitation, Sota replied, "Uchiha Shitora."

Guangxin shook his head: "No, it's Uchiha Chiyo."

Cang Tai was somewhat surprised, but he still calmed down and listened to Elder Guangxin continue.

"Although Si Hu is assertive, this is a bit different from his previous style."

"If Fugaku and Itachi had that kind of courage, things wouldn't have turned out this way."

“Qianyao comes back from missions outside, and he does things with a lot of purpose.”

"All of the Third Hokage's responses were within Chiyo's expectations."

Mitsunobu recalled the previous standoff between the two sides, during which Fugaku and Shitora were watching Senyo's every move, and knew that Senyo was not simple.

"Uchiha Chiyo will be quite active in the future, but it's hard to say whether he will step into the limelight."

“Be careful of this person, and don’t make enemies with him.”

"Let's put the matter of the explosive tags aside for now. You should continue your normal surveillance of Konoha."

"The Third Hokage may have other powers that we are unaware of."

"You go down first."

After bowing to Mitsunobu, Sota withdrew.

Guangxin's gaze returned to the detonation tag placement points on the table, and he whispered:

“Sota, you are the new sprouts…”

……

Sunagakure Village.

Fengying's office.

"Lord Kazekage, Gaara has lost control again."

Luo Sha heard Ma Ji's report and his face showed impatience.

"Has it been subdued?"

Sunagakure now has a perfected method of control, so Rasa is no longer needed by their side.

Maki replied, "Gaara's rampage wasn't serious. The sealing squad was nearby and has already subdued him."

Luo Sha said with a gloomy face, "As expected, it's a failure."

Two years ago, Rasa ordered Yashamaru to corner Gaara and lied to Gaara, claiming that Karura hated him.

Rasa decided that if Gaara wouldn't go berserk this way, then they would postpone dealing with Gaara.

However, Gaara discovered that Yashamaru, who had loved him for years, did not love him back, so he also went berserk.

In the two years that followed, Gaara continued to frequently go berserk, and the number of people who died at his hands had already reached double digits.

Luo Sha's patience with him was gradually running out.

Upon hearing Rasa's words, Maki sighed inwardly. Two years ago, when Yashamaru was still around, Gaara rarely went berserk.

Rasa insisted on forcing Gaara, and after Yashamaru's death, Gaara went berserk more frequently, and caused much more damage than before.

But since things had come to this point, Maki didn't have any better options, so he passed another document to Rosa.

"Lord Kazekage, we need to purchase another batch of supplies."

The Land of Wind has a harsh environment, and many supplies need to be purchased in order for Sunagakure to function properly.

However, Sunagakure was very poor, especially since the tailed beasts often went out of control, so the Daimyo of the Land of Wind provided even less funding.

Luo Sha sighed and took his robe down from the wall:

"I understand. Tell Yura, who went to Konoha, to send back any information he has immediately."

"Yes, I understand, Lord Kazekage."

When Maki saw Rasa step onto the sand mat and fly away, he knew that Rasa was going to pan for gold again to supplement the Sunagakure Village's finances.

Based on this alone, Rasa's position in Sunagakure is unshakeable.

……