Chapter 331: The Shimura Clan's Standpoint! He is the Faith! Countdown to May Day!
Land of Rain, Konoha Camp.
Thunder rumbled, and the rain grew heavier.
"Very good, Uchiha Clan, Kurama Clan!"
"And any other Shinobi Clan that doesn't agree with Lady Tsunade's and my views, and wishes to refuse participation in this rescue operation… now is the time to step forward."
"Cough… Lord Orochimaru, my Mito Clan… refuses to participate in this operation."
Under Orochimaru's cold gaze, a Jonin from the Mito Clan gritted his teeth and stepped forward… "My Torifu Clan likewise…"
"Lord Orochimaru, my Torifu Clan unconditionally obeys your and Lady Tsunade's decision to participate in this rescue operation…"
Just as the Torifu Clan's Jonin received a hint from the Mito Clan's Jonin and was about to state his position,
Torune Ryoui walked over with a gloomy expression… Her icy gaze lingered on the Torifu Clan's Jonin for only a second.
It was enough to scare that Jonin from the Torifu Clan into immediately shrinking back.
It was evident that as Torune Ryoui's influence and status within the Medical Division continuously rose, her say within the Torifu Clan also grew significantly.
"Lord Orochimaru, my Yuhi Clan also unconditionally obeys your and Lady Tsunade's decision to participate in this rescue operation."
The speaker was Yuhi Shinwa. It could be said that from the moment Yuhi Shinwa learned of the heavy losses among the juniors of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans, he had already made his stance clear.
"The Aburame Clan, like the Yuhi Clan, unconditionally obeys the two Lords' decision!"
"Cough… The Hatake Clan is willing to participate in this rescue mission…"
"The Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi Clans are willing to obey the two Lords' decision…"
"The Sarutobi Clan is willing to participate in this operation!"
"The Shimura Clan will also participate in this operation…"
Meeting those gazes filled with deep meaning, the Shimura Clan's Jonin's face darkened.
Not to mention the strong Shinobi Clans, even he… was very curious why Danzo would order the Shimura Clan Ninja to provide assistance to Fujiwara Tetsuya… and those brats from the three clans when necessary… In just a few minutes, twenty strong individuals from Shinobi Clans successively declared their stance.
Aside from a few weaker Shinobi Clans that agreed with Uchiha Fugaku's viewpoint… the rest of the Shinobi Clans basically gave Orochimaru, Tsunade… and Fujiwara Tetsuya, who was far away in the Land of Rivers, a little face.
"I am not a power-hungry person. Since all of you have already represented your respective Shinobi Clans and stated your positions, then we will proceed according to the results of the vote just now…"
"Shinobi Clans unwilling to participate in this rescue mission, take all your clan members… and guard the front gate of the camp. You are not allowed to retreat without my command."
"As for the other Shinobi Clans, dispatch all strong individuals who have reached Jonin-level… and follow Lady Tsunade and me to raid the Sunagakure Camp."
… "Orochimaru, about those brats… you should tell Tetsuya-kun as soon as possible."
Inside the tent, Orochimaru and Tsunade were making preparations before the raid. Military rations pills, explosive tags, shuriken, and various Ninja tools and supplies almost filled their Ninja tool pouches.
After everything was organized, Tsunade's tone paused slightly, and she turned to look at Orochimaru.
"I know… I have already sent a white snake from Ryūchi Cave, responsible for delivering messages, to Tetsuya-kun."
"It will tell Tetsuya-kun everything that happened to those brats, without missing a single detail…"
"Speaking of which, Tetsuya-kun still owes me a favor from last time… Adding this one, Tetsuya-kun will probably have a headache from now on."
Thinking of Fujiwara Tetsuya's subtle attempts to maintain distance, Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his dry lips… his expression seemed to become increasingly interesting.
"Orochimaru, this is not the time for such jokes…"
"Although we have drawn a lot of elites from various Shinobi Clans, the Third Kazekage, and the puppet unit led by Chiyo, are not that easy to deal with."
"If we are careless, we will not only kill those brats but also sacrifice ourselves."
… Sunagakure Camp.
After the Sunagakure Ninja who raided the Konoha Camp returned, they immediately sealed the Chakra of Fujiwara Aiko, Tanaka Miyako, Fujiwara Tomomi, Uesugi Mako, and others, and casually threw them into a damp tent.
At least for tonight… there was no inclination towards interrogation.
"Waaah~ Aiko, do you think… those Sunagakure Ninja will kill us?"
"Teacher said that the intelligence division people in Hidden Sand Village are all perverts…"
Ultimately… Fujiwara Aiko, Tanaka Miyako, and the others were all just brats who hadn't yet shed their childishness.
After the Sunagakure Ninja cursed fiercely and left, Tanaka Miyako, Fujiwara Tomomi, Uesugi Mako, and the others could no longer suppress the fear and unease deep within their hearts… and began to cry.
"Miyako, Tomomi, Mako… We must be strong. Don't forget Big Brother Tetsuya's teachings…"
"Even if we die, the juniors of our Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans should carry on the glory passed down by our ancestors…"
"We absolutely cannot… let those bastards from Hidden Sand Village look down on us."
Facing those anxious gazes, Fujiwara Aiko's small face was also pale with fear… Yet, even so, Fujiwara Aiko desperately suppressed her inner fear, continuously cheering on Tanaka Miyako, Fujiwara Tomomi, and Uesugi Mako.
"Aiko, do you think… if Big Brother Tetsuya knew we were kidnapped by Hidden Sand Village, would he come to save us?"
"With Big Brother Tetsuya's strength, he can definitely do it…"
At the mention of Fujiwara Tetsuya, a certain longing rose in Tanaka Miyako's eyes.
After all, for the brats of Fujiwara, Tanaka, and Uesugi, they were witnesses to Fujiwara Tetsuya's creation of legends.
They witnessed every step of Fujiwara Tetsuya's journey from weakness to strength… In a sense, Fujiwara Tetsuya… was the faith of this group of brats.
"Miyako, you idiot, Big Brother Tetsuya is currently in the Land of Rivers, and we are in the Land of Rain. Even if Big Brother Tetsuya could defeat the Third Kazekage and that old hag Chiyo, he wouldn't be able to arrive in such a short time…"
"Furthermore… with such a great distance, how would Big Brother Tetsuya know the news that we were kidnapped by Hidden Sand Village Ninja?"
"That's right! Mako… you're right."
"Big Brother Tetsuya… he won't know."
"Mako, Aiko, Tomomi… I'm not afraid of death, I'm really not afraid of death."
"I just can't bear to leave my mother, I can't bear to leave Uncle Jiro… I can't bear to leave Big Brother Tetsuya."
"Tanaka Miyako, you disgusting fellow… can you be quiet?"
"Do you really think our current situation isn't dangerous enough? Do you want to attract those vicious Sunagakure Ninja?"
Looking at the teary-eyed, snot-nosed Tanaka Miyako, several brats from smaller Shinobi Clans who were also captured here spoke with disgust.
"Kenji is right, Tanaka Miyako… you'd best calm down!"
"Even if you four have had enough of living, we… haven't had enough. Teacher said… as long as we try our best to live, we will see new hope."
"You weaklings, you are not worthy of calling Lord Tetsuya 'Big Brother'."
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