Chapter 167: Kirigakure Rebel Army's Actions
Chapter 167: Kirigakure Rebel Army's Actions
Deidara, while recovering his chakra, wracked his brains but couldn't come up with anything. So, he looked up and asked Uchiha Douhuan:
"Hokage Uncle, do you have any suggestions?" Deidara asked seriously.
"I believe that art, most importantly, must express the emotions the artist wants to convey. Although your performance just now was magnificent, I didn't feel what you wanted to express in your performance. Therefore, it felt somewhat empty."
"Is that so?" Deidara stroked his chin and said, "Then how should I express my emotions?"
"That depends on your own exploration. Everyone's art carries its own unique soul imprint; you can only comprehend it yourself," Uchiha Douhuan said. "However, I've also heard a saying: great artists rely on daily accumulation and a flash of inspiration when the time comes. I believe with your talent, you will definitely be able to await the arrival of that opportunity. So, what you need to do now is maintain daily accumulation."
"I understand! Thank you so much! Hokage Uncle!" Deidara slapped his palm, full of confidence.
"Later, I'll introduce you to someone. After that, he will take you to your daily practice venue," Uchiha Douhuan said. "Before that, recover your chakra first, and practice again in a bit."
"Alright!" Hearing this, Deidara said no more and focused on recovering his chakra.
After Deidara finished recovering, Uchiha Douhuan took him to the area that hadn't been completely demolished yet. Deidara said nothing, just silently took out his clay. The sound of explosions once again echoed above Konoha.
After Deidara's chakra was depleted, Uchiha Douhuan sent someone to call Yamato over.
When Yamato arrived at the scene and saw Deidara's masterpiece, an incredulous expression also appeared on his face. Such a large construction site, even if he had applied for exploding tags, according to his estimation, would require at least three days of construction time to complete. Yet now, only a morning had passed, and Uchiha Douhuan had taken care of it.
"Deidara, this is our Konoha's architectural artist. His attainments in architectural art, even I can only bow in defeat," Uchiha Douhuan said.
Yamato: Huh?
Yamato was somewhat bewildered by Uchiha Douhuan's words; he didn't understand what Uchiha Douhuan was up to.
"Architecture? Can that be called art? Only explosions can be called art!" Deidara was dismissive of the title 'architectural artist' Uchiha Douhuan used for Yamato.
"You can't say that. In this world, art comes in more than one form," Uchiha Douhuan said, simultaneously signaling Yamato with his eyes not to speak, while coaxing Deidara. "Working in isolation will never allow you to touch the palace of art. Sometimes, engaging with other art forms can, on the contrary, inspire yourself and allow you to touch that flash of inspiration more quickly."
"Alright." Deidara felt Uchiha Douhuan's words made sense, then extended his hand towards Yamato. "My name is Deidara. A pleasure to meet you."
"My name is Yamato." Yamato understood Uchiha Douhuan's signal, but being truly unskilled at coaxing people, he could only try to speak as little as possible.
"Hehe, Yamato, don't you underestimate this artist guest of ours from Iwagakure," Uchiha Douhuan said with a pleasant chuckle. "See this? This is all his masterpiece."
Hearing this, a trace of smugness also appeared on Deidara's face. At the same time, he felt secretly delighted. This was a feeling he had never experienced in Iwagakure. In Iwagakure, Onoki not letting him display his art was one thing; if he was caught secretly researching art by that old man, he would get a sound beating. How unlike Konoha, where the Hokage personally came to watch his artistic performance, and even when introducing him to others, used the title he loved most: artist.
Although he had only been here for less than two days, he truly loved this place.
And Yamato's expression also changed after hearing Uchiha Douhuan's words. He had also heard the commotion from the explosions here in the village earlier. Did Lord Hokage mean that this crater, which would require three days of non-stop blasting with exploding tags to create, this kid accomplished in just one morning?
With Konoha's development, he would only receive more and more orders requiring deep foundations like this in the future. Then, wouldn't it mean that as long as he maintained a good relationship with this kid, he could even save on the cost of exploding tags? By now, Yamato also finally understood why the Hokage had gone to such lengths to arrange an 'architectural artist' identity for him.
"Ahem, Yamato, since you've met a new kindred spirit, how about showing off a little in front of your new friend?" Uchiha Douhuan coughed twice and then reminded.
"Yes!" Yamato nodded, then came before this huge deep pit, rapidly formed hand seals, and slammed them heavily onto the ground.
"Wood Style! Serial Pillar Housing Technique!"
The bottom of the deep pit, which had just been blasted into barren land, suddenly burst with life. Countless giant trees erupted from the earth and joined together, forming the prototype of a huge building.
"Amazing!" Deidara couldn't help but exclaim. Although in Iwagakure stories, Senju Hashirama might not be a positive figure, he had heard the legends of Senju Hashirama and Wood Style. However, this was also his first time witnessing the marvel of Wood Style firsthand. Furthermore, this giant commercial center Yamato was currently constructing was something that completely transcended current architectural models in the ninja world. Although it was just a prototype, in Deidara's eyes, it also solidified Yamato's identity as an architectural artist.
"You two chat properly. I'll head back to handle official duties first," Uchiha Douhuan said after entrusting Deidara to Yamato and nodding.
...
After Deidara settled down in Konoha, Konoha's construction speed rose to another level. Onoki probably never imagined that his original intention was to dump his own trouble onto Konoha to disgust Uchiha Douhuan, but under Uchiha Douhuan's coaxing, Deidara became the chief demolition expert for Yamato Group. Apart from the villagers basically hearing a few loud explosions every day, it could be said that it caused no impact whatsoever on Konoha's development. Uchiha Douhuan, on the contrary, made a hefty profit through Yamato Construction Group.
As for Iwagakure, their days weren't so good. The stalemated situation on the battlefield left Onoki and Uesugi Hidekoshi焦头烂额 (jiāotóulàné - with a burning head and a rotten forehead / in a terrible fix) every day. Not only did their goal of swiftly conquering the Land of Waterfall not materialize, but they also lost a Tailed Beast.
The people Onoki sent to negotiate with Akatsuki and Hanzō also brought back no news. After Akatsuki participated in this war, the Land of Rain directly entered a state of self-imposed isolation.
The only good news was that Pain, after capturing the Five-Tails, hadn't shown his face on the battlefield again, and Roshi, who had left the village, also returned after learning of the village's plight.
During this period, battle reports were transmitted throughout the ninja world daily, though these reports looked somewhat chaotic. Both sides were constantly announcing their own victories to the ninja world, as if there were no losers in this war.
Time passed day by day like this, and Konoha Year 58 quietly arrived.
On the first day of the New Year, after attending the village's celebration and returning to the office, Uchiha Douhuan had just sat down when Black Zetsu and Tobi emerged from the office floor.
"Happy New Year, Ancestor, and Tobi," Uchiha Douhuan greeted the two with a smile.
"Wishing Lord Douhuan a Happy New Year! Loyalty!" Tobi stood at attention and saluted, simultaneously shouting full of spirit.
"Loyalty!" Uchiha Douhuan returned the salute.
Saluting Uchiha Douhuan seemed to have become an essential ritual for Tobi every time he met Uchiha Douhuan. And each time, Uchiha Douhuan would patiently play along with Tobi, and the relationship between the two also grew increasingly better.
"Stop playing!" Black Zetsu, seeing this, said somewhat anxiously.
"Ancestor, has something happened on Kirigakure's side?" Uchiha Douhuan asked.
"Correct. The rebel army on Kirigakure's side has already surrounded the entirety of Kirigakure. They plan to launch a general offensive against Kirigakure three days from now," Black Zetsu reported.
"So quickly?" Uchiha Douhuan said in surprise.
"That woman Terumi Mei, learning from your operations in Konoha, has already raised an army sufficient to contend with Kirigakure's Anbu. Furthermore, they have also found Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki previously listed as a rogue ninja by Kirigakure. Yagura Karatachi, currently under our control and unable to fully utilize the Three-Tails' power, is no match for him. It's only a matter of time before Kirigakure is defeated."
"Even the Six-Tails Jinchuriki was found by them?" Uchiha Douhuan chuckled lightly. "It seems this cheap disciple of mine still has some ability."
"Aren't you worried at all?" Black Zetsu asked. "If they succeed, all our arrangements will have been in vain."
"What's the rush? Isn't there still three days' time?" Uchiha Douhuan said unhurriedly. "However, as their good neighbor, our Konoha naturally must also go and add some fuel to the fire. Just right, let's take this opportunity to get our hands on the Six-Tails as well."
"What do you plan to do?" Black Zetsu asked.
"Come pick me up in two hours. I'll arrange some things. This time, my real body will personally make a trip to Kirigakure," Uchiha Douhuan said seriously.
"Alright," Black Zetsu nodded and disappeared into the office along with Tobi.
"Inahi, please bring Kakashi over," after the two left, Uchiha Douhuan called out loudly.
After a while, Kakashi arrived at the Hokage office.
"Calling me over at this time, is there something you need?" Kakashi asked after arriving at the Hokage office.
"Kirigakure's side seems quite lively recently," Uchiha Douhuan chuckled.
"Kirigakure?" Kakashi frowned. "Did you receive some news?"
Currently managing the Security Department, Kakashi was mainly responsible for affairs within the Land of Fire, so he wasn't as clear about intelligence concerning the wider ninja world.
"Yes," Uchiha Douhuan nodded. "A rebel army organization has recently emerged on Kirigakure's side, planning to launch a coup d'état within Kirigakure."
"Coup d'état?" Kakashi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. "It really has been a long time since I've heard that term. What do you plan to do?"
"I would like to do something, but we currently have no standing to participate," Uchiha Douhuan said. "However, to prevent their coup from affecting our Land of Fire, I plan to send you and Guy with a team of elite Anbu to support the border troops over there."
"I understand," Kakashi nodded.
"Of course, if a suitable opportunity arises, you can also make your own decision whether to cross the border. However, everything must prioritize Konoha's interests. Understand?" Uchiha Douhuan stated.
"Opportunity?" Kakashi glanced at Uchiha Douhuan, nodded, "I understand. When do we depart?"
"As soon as possible. The eastern coast of the Land of Fire has several of our Land of Fire's important factories; we cannot afford any losses," Uchiha Douhuan, seeing Kakashi understood his hint, said with a smile.
"Alright, I'll take people and depart shortly," Kakashi nodded.
"Need to bring Jirai?" Uchiha Douhuan turned to look at the sword rack beside him, then asked.
"No need," Kakashi shook his head. "This time Guy and I will both be there; we shouldn't need to use this sword for bluffing."
"Moreover," a sharp glint flashed in Kakashi's exposed eye, "if the opportunity you mentioned truly arises, I would prefer to personally settle accounts with Kirigakure."
"Alright," Uchiha Douhuan nodded.
An hour later, Kakashi, along with Might Guy and a team of elite Jounin, left the village and headed towards the eastern border of the Land of Fire.
Uchiha Douhuan, meanwhile, waited quietly in the office for Tobi and Black Zetsu's arrival.
After a while, Black Zetsu and Tobi arrived at the Hokage office again as promised.
"Let's go," Uchiha Douhuan nodded upon seeing the two. He formed hand seals, leaving a shadow clone in the office, then allowed Tobi to attach to him. Afterwards, the three set off together towards the Land of Water.
Two hours later, Uchiha Douhuan arrived at the small house from last time. Tobi had already helped him complete his disguise. Uchiha Douhuan came before a mirror, looked at this balding face, his mouth twitching slightly, then said, "If there's another chance like this next time, could you try to get me a non-balding identity?"
Before Tobi could reply, a knock came on the door of this house.
"Jounin Satake, the leader has summoned everyone for a meeting!" a voice came from outside the door.
"Got it, I'll be there right away," Uchiha Douhuan replied casually.
After speaking, Uchiha Douhuan checked his disguise, then went out the door and walked towards the Kirigakure rebel army's underground base.
After entering the base, Uchiha Douhuan quickly spotted several familiar figures: Momochi Zabuza, carrying the Executioner's Blade on his back, and Hoshigaki Kisame, carrying Samehada. And in a corner of the base, a long-haired man dressed in loose robes was nonchalantly blowing bubbles. This person was none other than Utakata, the Jinchuriki of the Six-Tails Saiken, formerly a Kirigakure rogue ninja.
(End of Chapter)
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