Chapter 133: The Uncle Was Right

After three months, Lian Ye returned to Konoha.

On the way back, he saw Nara Motoya and others patrolling the border.

Nairan Benhe was exceedingly doting on his son Nara Motoya…

As war was about to break out, he sent him to the rear to idle.

No need to fight to the death on the front lines, facing the risk of death.

Thus, the kid Nara Motoya was still not satisfied.

He kept complaining to Lian Ye that rear‑line life was too boring, wanting to go to the battlefield to kill enemies, but his old man wouldn't allow it.

Lian Ye could only placate him with cheap words and act obedient.

If circumstances allowed, who would want to go to the battlefield?

You can loaf in the rear, without having to keep your head on your hips, and enjoy yourself covertly.

Life on the front line wasn't easy for them…

Their bodies and minds were constantly on high alert, with small‑scale battles possibly erupting at any moment.

While Konoha suppressed the Sand Ninja on the Southwest Battlefield, the overall casualty rate was also very high.

Although the Sand Ninja's poison was ineffective against Konoha, being pierced by a Kunai would still be fatal.

But it was considerably better than before…

If Nara Motoya went to the battlefield, a slight slip would mean death.

Unless Konoha reached a dire emergency, Nairan Benhe would not let him go to the battlefield.

"Lian Yejun, you don't know…"

Lian Ye watched Nara Motoya constantly venting, and his mouth twitched.

Haven't seen him for a while; why does his mouth sound all broken?

Seeing the other keep talking, Lian Ye hurriedly interjected.

"Enough, we still have to return to the village; let's talk later at the appointed time."

Before the words finished, they fled like the wind away from the border.

Watching the three's departing backs, Nara Motoya couldn't help muttering softly.

"Geez, Lian Yejun really… can't even complain anymore."

He certainly understood his father's well‑meaning intentions, but just wanted someone to confide in.

Unfortunately, Lian Ye and the others were unwilling to give him that chance.

Hinata Yuki, who was not far away, heard it and gave him a cold look.

"Huh? Yuki‑kun, what do you mean?"

Hokage Office.

Qianshou Feijian held the latest battlefield intelligence in his hand, feeling very pleased.

Since the war began, this was the first time he had been so happy.

The reason was simple: the situation in Fire Country was improving.

Perhaps it won't be long before the war ends completely.

All of this was thanks to Kirigakure Village and Iwagakure Village…

Looking at the intelligence before him, Qianshou Feijian's mouth twitched slightly upward as he murmured softly.

"Konoha's situation isn't as bad as imagined…"

Suddenly, he sensed three familiar chakras and instinctively looked toward the doorway.

After an unknown amount of time, the office door was violently pushed open.

People never knock when entering the Hokage Office; you can tell who it is without thinking.

"Uncle, why did you call us back?"

Lian Ye swaggered into the office, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin's eyelids twitched wildly, as Lian Ye's audacity kept increasing.

They wouldn't dare be so rude, and respectfully called him "Teacher".

Qianshou Feijian didn't mind Lian Ye's impolite behavior, and said softly, "Tuan Cang, Xiaochun, you both sit."

Hearing this, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin finally pulled chairs and sat down.

"Uncle, why did you call us back?" Lian Ye asked again.

Qianshou Feijian, that old youngster, wouldn't bring them down from the battlefield without cause.

No need to guess; there must be another mission to assign.

Most likely they're being sent to another battlefield…

Qianshou Feijian didn't rush to explain, but handed the intelligence to Lian Ye.

"Take a look."

Lian Ye frowned, not knowing what this old kid was selling, and took the intelligence to examine.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin hurriedly gathered to watch.

When the three saw the contents, their pupils suddenly contracted, showing shocked expressions.

The intelligence read: 【First Water Shadow abdicated, succeeded by Guideng Huanyue as Water Shadow; after becoming Water Shadow, Guideng Huanyue halted the attack on Fire Country and redirected the army to attack Earth Country's forces.】

【Meanwhile, First Earth Shadow passed the Earth Shadow title to Wu; Wu immediately ordered the forces on Fire Country's front line to cease attacking Konoha, and instead began attacking Kirigakure.】

After reading the intelligence, Lian Ye didn't know what to say.

Iwagakure Village and Kirigakure Village were clearly attacking Konoha together; how did they suddenly start fighting each other?

The two countries are 108,000 li apart, one in the upper left corner of the map, the other in the lower right corner.

He really can't figure out the reason the two nations went to war…

Could it be that Guideng Huanyue found the pressure of Fire Country fighting four at once too great, so it halted its attack and turned to strike Earth Country to relieve that pressure?

In that case, this guy is still a good person!

Of course, it's only Lian Ye's speculation; even he doesn't believe it himself.

As for why Kirigakure and Iwagakure would fight, it's always been a mystery.

But the truth doesn't matter…

That's a tremendous boon for Konoha; it only has to face Cloud Hidden and Sunagakure.

And Sunagakure is being suppressed on the Southwest Battlefield.

So, Konoha's only remaining enemy at present is Cloud Hidden.

If we defeat Cloud Hidden, the war will end!

……

Qianshou Feijian saw the three's shocked expressions and couldn't help the corner of his mouth lift.

He had the same expression when he first saw the intelligence.

Regardless of why Iwagakure and Kirigakure fought, it's a good thing for Konoha.

With the two nations halting their attacks on Konoha, the troops from the southeast and northwest battlefields can be deployed to the southwest and northeast battlefields.

Especially since Konoha has gained the upper hand on the Southwest Battlefield, it needs little reinforcement, and the remaining forces can all rush to the Northeast Battlefield.

I'm sure it won't be long before the war is completely finished!

Qianshou Feijian had thought the war would last many years, but after only three months, Konoha already saw the dawn of victory.

Thanks to Iwagakure and Kirigakure…

If they hadn't suddenly fought, Konoha would still be surrounded by enemies.

……

"You've also seen that Kirigakure and Iwagakure went to war, halting their attack on Fire Country."

Qianshou Feijian said to the three, "We only need to defeat Sunagakure and Cloud Hidden to end the war!"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin's faces were excited, and the two exclaimed in unison:

"The teacher is right!"

They seemed to have already seen the scene of Konoha's victory.

Seeing their reaction, Qianshou Feijian nodded with satisfaction.

He immediately turned his head toward Lian Ye, as if wanting to see the other's excited expression.

Lian Ye's calm gaze met Qianshou Feijian's, and he lightly nodded.

"Hmm, the uncle is right."

Qianshou Feijian: "……"

Why does this kid have that reaction?

Shouldn't he have been extremely excited upon learning the news?!