Naruto: As a genin, I just want to live a normal life.

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"This...you!"

Granny Chiyo was so angry that she clutched her heart and could barely stand. She was supported by other Sand Village ninjas to prevent her from falling to the ground.

Ye Cang quickly took the envelope and opened it. Her beautiful eyes looked at the declaration of war that had been written inside, as well as Queen Sally's signature. Only then did she fully understand that Loulan had long been prepared for war, waiting for all countries to be exhausted before taking the opportunity to devour the Wind Kingdom!

"This is outrageous! Don't forget, if it weren't for our Wind Kingdom, how could you have developed into the prosperous nation you are today!"

Faced with Yekura's questioning, Sally calmly replied, "The oppression you inflicted on us back then was no less severe. Now you know you regret it? It's too late."

"Someone is coming."

Even after the declaration of war, Sally never considered letting go of a group of enemy ninjas who were still capable of fighting.

Soon.

Suddenly, Chiyo, Yekura, and the others heard a series of booming sounds and footsteps.

Tread-tap-

Before their eyes appeared a group of fully armed and ready-to-go Loulan knights.

In the sky, members of the Loulan Flying Cavalry were using their laser beams, creating countless small red dots that were aimed at their bodies.

It was as if they would all die here if they dared to make any rash moves.

"Queen...you've played a very grand game...back then...even without the all-powerful minister...wouldn't you have considered cooperating with An Lushan to devour our Wind Kingdom?"

“Well, you’ve misunderstood An Lushan… no, he should be called the Sand Village rogue ninja, Mr. Centipede.” Sally said with a smile, “Without the Dean’s appearance, I have always believed in peaceful development, and all countries would live in peace.”

Her tone shifted, becoming somber: "But I was wrong. I was terribly wrong."

Even though we possess inviolable power, you ninja nations still try to provoke us!

Since that's the case, let's just solve it all once and for all!

"We Sand Village ninjas will not surrender so easily!" Chiyo shouted.

Seeing that the opponent was about to summon his puppet, a red beam of light fired without hesitation.

call out--

A powerful beam of light shot through the air, capturing everyone's attention and landing directly on Chiyo's right hand.

puff!

The sound of a high-temperature laser piercing flesh reached the ears of the Sand Village ninja.

They didn't even have time to react, still thinking that Loulan was just spouting empty rhetoric and actually dared not fight. Otherwise, they wouldn't have stayed in the ninja world for three years without sending a single soldier to participate in the Ninja War, and even established a safe zone to show weakness in order to prove that they were a neutral country...

"Ahhhhh!!"

Granny Chiyo clutched the gap in her severed right arm and rolled on the ground, letting out a bloodcurdling scream.

Until now, she believed that the ancient Loulan Kingdom was a cowardly country that possessed power but dared not take action.

This action has undoubtedly shattered Chiyo's preconceived notions.

“Wherever there are people, there will be conflict. That’s what he said.” After Sally finished speaking, traces of her body dissipated, and she added, “Let that genin leave, and lock the rest up in jail to await their fate.”

"Yes!"×N

Yecang clenched her fists. Even when facing a group of Kirigakure ninjas on the battlefield, she would not have shown such restraint. Instead, she attacked and killed them directly.

But now, despite her valiant fighting spirit, she dares not make a move in front of the Loulan border.

Because she knew that even if she took action, it would be pointless.

The Queen of Loulan may have been unable to leave the ancient kingdom of Loulan due to some kind of restriction.

But only within the territory of the ancient Loulan Kingdom.

The Queen of Loulan was an invincible being.

All the Sand Village ninja still held onto a glimmer of hope: that the war would end, their Land of Wind would still exist, and their Sand Village would still be willing to ransom them...

......

Sand Hidden Village.

Inside the Kazekage's office.

After a day and a night of travel, the young ninja painstakingly delivered Loulan's declaration of war to Luosha.

"Damn, damn, damn!!"

As the temporary Fourth Kazekage, Rasa read the contents of the Queen of Roran's letter and, after hearing the Sunagakure genin's account, he tore the envelope into shreds.

"War! Then let's fight! Do they really think we Sand Village are afraid of them?! A mere tiny island nation, just because it has some strength, dares to declare war on our Land of Wind?!"

Luo Sha's anger echoed throughout the office.

Because of the war, the two Sunagakure elders who stayed in the office to discuss strategies with Rasa waited until Rasa calmed down before slowly speaking and beginning to persuade him.

"Luo Sha, don't get so agitated. We don't have the strength to break with Loulan right now. Don't forget, this Loulan is not the Loulan of six years ago. This is Loulan with an all-powerful minister!"

"Yes, if we really declare war, and Sunagakure can't win, wouldn't we have to pay reparations to another country? We're already facing threats from Kirigakure and Konoha, and we're short-handed. We're almost at the point of negotiating peace with those two countries; how can we have the energy to fight another major war!"

Moreover, the ancient kingdom of Loulan is located within the territory of our Wind Kingdom. What would happen if a war broke out between them?

The two elders spoke one after the other, instantly extinguishing the fire in Luo Sha's heart.

Yes. If the war continues, not only will the current war be a very ugly defeat, but the daimyo of the Land of Wind has also sent letters repeatedly demanding that the war continue and that we must defeat any country to save face for him.

But the three-way battle had already exhausted him.

If it weren't for the All-Powerful Minister stopping the attack from Iwagakure three years ago, allowing Sunagakure to temporarily halt its war with Iwagakure, Sunagakure would probably have been defeated long ago.

“You’re right. But the Queen of Loulan has already sent us a declaration of war, stating that from this day forward, she will become an enemy of our Sand Village… no, the Land of Wind. What should we do?”

"this..."

At this point, neither of the two elders knew what to do.

But just then, one of the elders seemed to have an idea. He stroked his white mustache and said in a somber tone, "In that case, let's make those captured Sand Village ninjas wanted criminals. They haven't been Sand Village ninjas for a long time. Then we'll explain this to the Queen of Loulan..."

Upon hearing this, another elder, though somewhat displeased, shook his head and said, "But what if the other ninjas find out? Wouldn't that be bad?"

"All of this is for Sunagakure! Rasa, don't hesitate, just follow this plan! This is the only way to prevent Sunagakure from having another powerful enemy!"

Although inwardly pleased, Rasa feigned indifference and said, "Since Elder Okawa has said so, let's settle it then. All of this is for the sake of Sunagakure!"

Elder Okawa nodded in affirmation, "That's right, all of this is for Sunagakure!"

The other elder beside him sighed deeply, his heart heavy with unease.

How could he not see that Rasa's aim was to eliminate Yekura, who had distinguished himself on the battlefield of Kirigakure and threatened him to become a candidate for Kazekage after the war?

Chiyo was a veteran of the ninja village, and even though Chiyo wanted to criticize his work, Rasa didn't dare to say a word in rebuttal.

Is this still the Sand Village I knew? How is it any different from the village that has completely become the center of political struggle?

Chapter 209 I'm just an innocent post-operative doctor, why are you doing this to me?

Restlessness and unease have arisen within the vast Land of Wind.

A single daily newspaper from the ninja world reignited the ninja war that was on the verge of being put on hold.

Loulan has finally declared war!

The six large characters occupied the pages of the Ninja World Daily in every country, and began to be printed and published rapidly, handed to everyone who wanted to know the news.

"Loulan has actually declared war! Isn't that supposed to be the most peaceful and neutral country in the ninja world? Why has it suddenly changed its mind?"

"You ask me who I'm asking!"

People in various places who received the newspapers began to discuss the matter of Loulan's participation in the war in taverns, teahouses, izakayas, and other similar venues.

Loulan has always demonstrated its formidable strength, yet it has never actually made a move.

Only a handful of people have ever made a move.

such as.

The absolute defense of Loulan, the overt ruler of the ancient Loulan Kingdom, Queen Sali of Loulan.

The head of the Loulan Safe Zone, a masked Wood Release user, is rumored to be the Senju clan leader who disappeared from Konoha Village, Senju Nawaki.

In the ancient kingdom of Loulan, any hunter who hears someone with a bounty speaking ill of Loulan will be gone the next day. The other person's head will turn into cold bounty money and fall into that person's bank account. A regular at the gold exchange, he is a man of no blind spots.

Three years ago, she was still active in the outer city, in charge of the outer city's order. She liked to sit on high places to bask in the moonlight and was known as the Holy Maiden under the Moonlight, the watcher of the ancient Loulan Kingdom, the spirit who controlled the sand, and the woman known as the Sand Spirit.

Now, with the outer city bustling with activity, the woman in charge of maintaining order in the outer city has been transformed into a fire spirit with long, black hair, who will burn the evildoers who destroy the peace of Loulan. Her code name is Pure Light, and she is known as Miss Light.

Besides the five powerful individuals mentioned above, there is another one, whose strength no one dares to claim to be stronger than. He is the strongest person in the ancient kingdom of Loulan, and some have said that he is the all-around minister of Konoha, a genin who has betrayed his country. His name is Shirahoshi.

However, Shirahoshi and the Sand Spirit had not been active in the ninja world for three years, which led many people to suspect that the two had died at the hands of the Queen of Loulan due to internal strife within Loulan.

But think about it carefully.

How could the Queen of Loulan be strong enough? Even if you include others, they shouldn't be as strong as Bai Xing, right?

Listening to the whispers around him, Kakuzu, sitting calmly drinking in the izakaya, revealed a mocking smile.

"They're even fighting amongst themselves."

"The Queen herself was worried to death. For three years, she sent people every day to inquire whether anyone had appeared at the dragon vein, and even if an extra stone appeared, it had to be reported."

There was nothing there. It was as if that kid Shirahoshi had already died in the future.

Or perhaps we're trapped in the future.

Tapping.

at this time.

Inside an izakaya (Japanese pub) in the prosperous city of Uzui in the Land of Fire, someone suddenly pulled open the door frame.

The group of drinkers all turned their gaze toward the doorway, where the night outside, along with the moonlight and the city lights, came into their view.

"Kakuzu, the immortal ninja of Loulan, we have just received orders from the village to prohibit all armed forces of Loulan from entering the Land of Fire."

Please leave immediately!

"Tch. What a hassle. I should have known better than to enter the city through the proper channels." Kakuzu put down his wine cup and looked at a group of Uchiha members at the gate: "I remember that Uchiha ninjas should be guarding their villages. How come you have time to come to Uzu-en City and help the city lord guard it?"

"That's none of your concern."