Chapter 1066: , This Is My War

As Hanzo of the Salamander's words fell, the hearts of the Sannin sank to the bottom simultaneously.

In this instant, the Sannin thought of a question almost at the same time.

The Rain-nin were indeed crippled now, but was the weakening of the Rain-nin really as severe as imagined?

The reason the Rain-nin dared to actively declare war on a hegemon of the Ninja World like Konoha was, frankly, because they relied on Hanzo of the Salamander, this hero of the Ninja World, not the few stragglers in the Rain Village.

Without Hanzo of the Salamander, let alone declaring war on three major nations including Konoha—

even the weakest of the Five Great Nations, Sunagakure, would not have spent much effort to wipe out the Rain-nin.

Conversely.

Did the combat power of the Rain Village really provide that much support to Hanzo of the Salamander?

The answer is no.

Although there is a saying, a fence needs three stakes, and a hero needs three helpers.

But when the level of both sides reaches a certain difference, this group of extra guys are not helpers, but "burdens."

Imagine, after abandoning this group of "burdens" from the Rain Village.

How terrifying a "Demigod of the Ninja World" without any scruples would be!!

Ninja battles are not like samurai, where soldier fights soldier and general fights general.

Assassination, poisoning, sneak attacks…

These methods are all commonplace for ninjas.

A powerhouse who has reached the peak of the Kage level, especially one like Hanzo of the Salamander who stands at the pinnacle of the Ninja World.

If he really threw away all scruples and set himself against Konoha.

Almost no lone Konoha ninja would be able to escape unscathed.

Likely even the Third Hokage himself would not be able to sleep well facing the assassination threat of Hanzo of the Salamander.

But likewise.

No matter how powerful Hanzo of the Salamander is.

He is still just a "human," not an invincible "god."

Humans get tired and have "weaknesses."

They die when their necks are cut or their hearts are pierced.

Fighting the Ninja World hegemon Konoha single-handedly, even for Hanzo of the Salamander, would likely not lead to a good result in the end.

In the end, only death would await Hanzo.

Therefore, this move by Hanzo of the Salamander is purely self-destructive and benefits no one.

It even looks quite a bit like he is seeking death with no regard for his own life.

After figuring all this out.

Tsunade was the first to react and rebuked Hanzo of the Salamander angrily.

"Hanzo of the Salamander, are you crazy?!"

Tsunade stared fixedly at Hanzo of the Salamander before her, her green eyes almost spitting fire.

Regarding Hanzo of the Salamander's "seeking his own death," she naturally wouldn't care about Hanzo's life or death.

What Tsunade cared about was that once Hanzo of the Salamander actively sought death, she didn't know how many Konoha ninjas would be implicated and killed.

In Tsunade's view, such behavior by Hanzo of the Salamander was completely meaningless.

She couldn't understand at all why Hanzo would do this.

Facing Tsunade's rebuke, Hanzo remained unmoved.

Not only did he appear unmoved on his face, but there was even a hint of a smile in his eyes.

Yes.

At this moment, in Hanzo's heart, he faintly wanted to laugh.

Because the "Princess of the Senju clan" before him would likely never imagine that all of this was driven by the man she was longing for.

"Tsunade-hime of Konoha."

"And the other two."

"I have said what I needed to say."

"Next, please welcome this war that belongs to me."

Hanzo of the Salamander took a deep look at Tsunade before him and said in a calm tone.

As if the words in his mouth were not a declaration of war, but trivial small talk.

After speaking, Hanzo of the Salamander did not drag it out at all.

He quickly raised his hands and performed hand seals.

"Boom!!!"

In an instant, smoke rose, and Hanzo of the Salamander's figure had disappeared from where he stood.

Clearly.

Hanzo of the Salamander did not intend to start a war with Konoha directly today.

His arrival was only to announce his determination to Konoha.

Watching Hanzo's departing figure, the Sannin did not rashly pursue.

·· ····Seeking flowers··· ····

The three looked at each other and saw the gloom in each other's eyes.

"This matter must be made known to the teacher quickly."

Orochimaru said first.

Because Hanzo's behavior far exceeded his expectations, Orochimaru was still somewhat surprised and gloomy in his heart.

To this, Jiraiya and Tsunade also agreed deeply, and both nodded helplessly.

The incident was sudden, and Konoha's original withdrawal plan could only be postponed.

"Why would he do this?"

Jiraiya frowned, and after being silent for a long time, he suddenly blurted out this question.

Facing Jiraiya's question, Orochimaru gave a bitter smile.

"Heh."

"Who knows…"

"Perhaps it's unwillingness, or perhaps he just wants to seek death."

Orochimaru, who found it difficult to guess Hanzo of the Salamander's purpose and motivation, said in a low voice, his tone also carrying a hint of uncertainty.