Early the next morning, Yoru received an official notice.
Because of his actions the previous day—intercepting the Rain ninja ambush and ensuring the logistics team safely reached the Konoha camp—
And for personally killing:
Rain Jonin Nishimura JōjiThree Special JoninDozens of Chunin
He had rendered outstanding service.
Promotion granted: Chunin.
Appointment: Special Tactical Advisor to the Combat Division.
As for how Nishimura Jōji was identified despite being reduced to ashes—
It was determined through eyewitness reports and his signature technique: Water Dragon Jutsu.
After all, in a small village like Amegakure, anyone capable of such a high-level technique was far from an unknown figure.
When Senju Senluo heard the confirmation—
He was overjoyed.
This Nishimura Jōji had led multiple ambush squads targeting Konoha units.
More than ten Konoha teams had already fallen to him.
Yet due to his cautious and cunning nature, he had always evaded elimination.
And now—
He had died at Yoru's hands.
Yoru's Growing Influence
Gradually, Yoru gained significant influence within the combat division.
Why?
Because the existing tactical level was… terrible.
There was no real coordination.
No multi-unit strategy.
No proper battlefield structure.
Orders were simply:
"Deploy squads. Complete missions."
That was it.
"War is not just about fighting!"
"It's about logistics! About supply lines!"
"If we locate the Rain Village's supply storage and burn it down—victory will be inevitable!"
Inside the war meeting tent—
Yoru stood before a board, pointing with a stick, passionately explaining his ideas.
Below him—
The strategists, including Senju Senluo, were stunned.
Some even took out notebooks and began writing everything down.
"Yoru… you're a genius."
After he finished, Senju Senluo sighed in admiration.
"You'll definitely become an outstanding commander in the future."
"Haha, you're overpraising me, Senluo-nii."
"Then we proceed according to Yoru's plan."
"Yes, Lord Senju!"
The advisors quickly dispersed, rushing to deliver orders to their respective units.
A Message from the Hokage
"Yoru," Senju Senluo said with a smile, "I've received a letter from the Third Hokage."
"He said…"
"…even he cannot harm you."
"And told me to assign you missions without concern."
This shocked Senju Senluo deeply.
Even someone like Hiruzen Sarutobi—
A legendary powerhouse—
Admitted he couldn't injure Yoru.
That could only mean one thing:
Yoru was a monster.
But Yoru still had one major weakness—
He lacked real battlefield experience.
The Truth of War
True power is born in blood.
A strong ninja rises—
By stepping over countless corpses.
Kill one — you are a criminalKill ten thousand — you are a hero
War is a sieve.
It filters out the weak—
And leaves only the strongest standing.
"Senluo-nii, just give me a mission," Yoru said with a smile.
Senju Senluo's expression turned serious.
"This will be a hunting mission."
"You already know—Konoha is avoiding large-scale war for now. We're operating in small squads against Amegakure."
"But this is their home ground."
"They ambush weaker teams and flee from stronger ones."
"Our losses are significant."
Then he looked straight at Yoru.
"I won't assign you any teammates."
"With your strength, they'd only hold you back."
"You will act as a mobile strike force."
"Whenever you encounter Rain ninja—"
"Kill them all."
His eyes flickered with killing intent.
The war had already taken many Senju lives.
Hatred was building.
And Senju Senluo—
Was no exception.
Yoru's Path to Fame
This mission…
Was exactly what Yoru wanted.
To control Konoha in the future—
He needed one thing above all:
Overwhelming fame.
And the fastest way to achieve it?
Kill.
Kill until the Rain ninja fear his name.
Kill until the entire ninja world trembles.
Just like Minato Namikaze—
His title, The Yellow Flash, sounded glorious—
But it was earned by instantly killing dozens of elite Iwa Jonin.
One battle—
And his name shook the entire world.
Yoru smiled.
"Don't worry, Senluo-nii."
His eyes turned cold.
"I'll make it so that when the Rain ninja hear my name…"
"…they run before I even appear."
"Good!"
Senju Senluo laughed loudly.
"I'll be waiting to celebrate your victory!"
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