allendalepharm Chapter 386 Panic
Chapter 386 Panic
Tsunade forcefully suppressed the overwhelming grief in her heart, took a deep breath, straightened her spine, and resumed her usual decisive and efficient demeanor. Her eyes were firm and resolute, as if telling herself and those around her that they could not be defeated by grief and must take immediate action.
She commanded the members of the secret service hidden in the shadows, "Summon the village's high-ranking officials immediately, and also notify the intelligence analysis team to come here!" Her voice was deep and powerful, full of authority.
Upon hearing Tsunade's order, the ANBU members hidden in the shadows instantly snapped out of their shock at the news of Jiraiya's death. Realizing the gravity of the situation, they swiftly obeyed and departed, heading straight to the village to inform its leadership. They knew the immense shock Jiraiya's death had caused the village, and they understood his crucial role in Konoha.
The ANBU members moved swiftly through the village, relaying Tsunade's orders to every high-ranking member. Their movements were ghostly and silent, yet carried a palpable sense of urgency. A tense atmosphere enveloped the entire village; people speculated about what had happened, their hearts filled with unease and anxiety.
At this critical moment, Tsunade demonstrated her decisiveness and leadership as Hokage. She knew time was of the essence and that the village's strength had to be mobilized as quickly as possible to deal with the impending crisis. Jiraiya's death undoubtedly plunged the village into an unprecedented predicament. However, Tsunade was not swayed by grief or fear; with unwavering will and resolute action, she led Konoha towards unknown challenges.
Soon, the Hokage's office was filled with the current high-ranking officials of Konoha. They sat there quietly, their expressions serious and focused. All eyes were on Tsunade, awaiting her announcement of the reason for this urgent summons. They understood that Tsunade wouldn't have so readily deployed the Anbu and urgently gathered them all unless the village faced a major crisis or made a crucial decision.
A tense atmosphere filled the room, as if time had frozen. Everyone silently wondered what could have necessitated such an urgent action? Was it an invasion by foreign enemies, an internal rebellion, or some other unexpected situation? Their eyes revealed anxiety and worry, but also a strong sense of determination and courage. No matter the challenge, they would stand up without hesitation to defend the village.
Finally, Tsunade broke the silence, speaking in a firm and steady voice, "Everyone, I've summoned you here today because our village faces an unprecedented crisis." Her words were like a bomb, instantly igniting the atmosphere in the entire meeting room. Everyone's expressions grew even more solemn; they knew that the next moment would determine the fate of Konoha.
Tsunade knew this wasn't the time to be sad; she had to be strong and tell everyone this painful news. She took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice calm, but the tears in her eyes couldn't hide the sorrow in her heart.
"Jiraiya is dead!" Tsunade's voice was heavy with grief.
Upon hearing the news, those present erupted in an uproar. Their eyes widened, their faces showing shock. Jiraiya was a highly respected ninja, and Konoha's strongest fighting force. His death was unacceptable. Whispers and discussions arose. Some were shocked and incredulous, while others expressed grief and sorrow. The scene became chaotic and noisy, as if the world had suddenly lost its balance.
Tsunade frowned, looking at the chaotic scene before her with a serious expression. She took a deep breath and then shouted in a low but firm voice, "Quiet down!" The entire hall fell silent instantly, and everyone turned their attention to this powerful female ninja.
Tsunade's eyes revealed an undeniable authority and determination as she continued, "I hereby declare that Konoha Village is officially under a state of emergency! This is not a drill, but a real battle! We must do everything in our power to protect our village!"
Then, she quickly issued orders: "First, strengthen defenses and ensure that every corner is adequately guarded. At the same time, expand the perimeter of surveillance and do not overlook any suspicious signs. Department heads, take immediate action, develop detailed emergency plans, and ensure that every ninja knows their mission and responsibilities."
She turned to the members of the intelligence analysis team and said sternly, "Your most important task now is to immediately begin analyzing the intelligence Jiraiya sent back. This information may be related to the safety of the entire village, so you must be accurate and fast!"
Finally, she pointed to the autopsy team and said, "The autopsy team will immediately begin examining the bodies of the enemies defeated by Jiraiya. Carefully analyze their abilities and weaknesses, and try to obtain as much useful information as possible."
Tsunade's gaze swept over everyone, emphasizing, "Time is of the essence, but we cannot panic. Everyone must remain calm, have faith in each other's abilities and teamwork. As long as we stand united, we will definitely overcome this crisis!"
Everyone responded in unison, expressing their determination to carry out Tsunade's orders. Subsequently, each department quickly sprang into action, engaging in their respective tasks in a tense yet orderly manner.
Just as Kakashi Hatake was about to leave, Tsunade suddenly spoke up, "Kakashi, wait a moment, I have something to tell you." Hearing this, Kakashi immediately stopped, turned around, and walked back to the table, quietly awaiting Tsunade's instructions. He understood that Tsunade had specifically kept him behind because she had an extremely important task or matter to entrust to him.
Tsunade took several deep breaths to calm her turbulent emotions before slowly speaking, "Kakashi, I urgently need you to bring Naruto here and keep a close watch on him. You should know that the Akatsuki's target is very likely Naruto, so we must protect him with utmost care."
She paused, then continued, "I have already spoken with Fukasaku, the sage of Mount Myōboku, and they are willing to take Naruto in and hide him there. This will ensure Naruto's safety and prevent him from being found by the Akatsuki. In addition, Naruto can take this opportunity to learn Sage Mode on Mount Myōboku and improve his strength to better cope with any future crises."
Kakashi nodded, indicating that he understood the importance of the mission. He knew that Naruto's safety was related to the future of the entire Hidden Leaf Village, so he would do his best to complete this mission.
At this very moment, within the Hyuga clan's base in Konoha, the atmosphere was tense and solemn. Clan members gathered, their expressions grave as they read the newly delivered intelligence. Upon learning the seriousness of the situation, their faces showed shock. However, time was of the essence; they had no time to dwell on their astonishment and acted swiftly. They understood that this intelligence was crucial for the entire clan and must be transmitted back to their training grounds as soon as possible so that the clan leadership could make decisions and take countermeasures. Therefore, without hesitation, they activated the emergency communication system, sending the intelligence back to the clan headquarters through special channels.
The atmosphere in the conference room at the training grounds was heavy and oppressive. Almost all the high-ranking members of the Hyuga clan were present, each with a serious expression. Even Orochimaru, who was currently training, was urgently invited to the conference room to review intelligence reports from Konoha.
The first thing Orochimaru saw upon opening the intelligence scroll was the news of Jiraiya's death. His pupils contracted slightly, and his face showed shock and disbelief. He had never imagined that Jiraiya would die in battle; after all, Orochimaru had a deep understanding of Jiraiya's strength. In the entire ninja world, there were few who could defeat him, let alone kill him. However, when he saw that the enemy possessed the Rinnegan, he roughly understood what had happened.
Nevertheless, Orochimaru felt a deep sadness welling up inside him. He and Jiraiya had interacted many times, and although they had disagreements, he had always considered Jiraiya an important friend. Now, upon learning of Jiraiya's passing, he couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness and loss.
However, this sadness didn't last long. Orochimaru's anger gradually rose, replacing his previous grief. He knew that now was not the time to wallow in sorrow, but to complete his breakthrough as quickly as possible. The Rinnegan had already appeared, so the even more powerful Sage of Six Paths would likely appear soon as well.
At this moment, Orochimaru understood what Hyuga Kanan meant by "time is running out." He was now filled with urgency. Although his strength had greatly improved since his transition, Orochimaru knew he was still far from surpassing the Kage level. However, once he completed this breakthrough, he would truly transcend the Kage level.
The Hyuga clan's high command all turned their attention to Hyuga Neji. As Hyuga Kanan's disciple, Neji had been the primary contact person for him. Now, with such crucial information, their first instinct was to let Kanan know. After all, the death of even a powerful figure like Jiraiya had left them uneasy. Only Kanan, the strongest member of the Hyuga clan, could give them peace of mind.
Unfortunately, Hyuga Neji calmly replied, "Our teacher has already gone into seclusion and told me long ago that no matter what happens, I shouldn't disturb him. Also, you don't need to worry too much; the enemy's strength is far less than you think."
Seeing Hyuga Neji's calm expression, everyone's mood gradually calmed down. Although they weren't entirely clear about the exact extent of Hyuga Neji's current strength, they could still feel a powerful pressure emanating from him.