Chapter 88 - 88 (1/2)
After the Rock's retreat, Konoha's Ninja's cheered. They have been in the Earth Country's battlefield for over a year and eating loss after loss. Some of them even fell into tears of joy because of the victory.
”Ryo, I'll go back now. Call me at any time!” Gamahiro went back to Mount Myoboku.
”Orochimaru, remember my 200 sacrifices!” Manda disappeared as well.
”Orochi san, your summoned beast is really… different!” Ryo has always hated Manda's character, and took the chance to badmouth him.
”Don't worry about it; he's always been that way.” After finishing his words, Orochimaru returned to the battlefield, to arrange Konoha's Ninja's retreat.
On that night, Konoha's camp celebrated the victory. During this battle, they managed to take the lives of nearly the thousand Rock Ninjas at the cost of 700 injuries and a few deaths. On the Rock side, injuries were countless.
The joy of this victory wasn't only limited to Ordinary Ninjas, but in Orochimaru's tent, even the clan representatives were full of excitement and Joy.
On the other side, the Rock camp was gloomy, and the elites of the Rock had a meeting.
”Tsuchikage sama, I can assure you that there's another Kage tier in Konoha's camp along with Orochimaru.” Gari was really upset and ashamed of his escape.
”Yes Gari, I met him on the battlefield today, and he is indeed incredibly strong. He was even able to block my Dust Release attack!” Said Onoki, nodding in agreement.
”Tsuchikage sama, is he the one that had that immense summoning?” A Jonin asked.
”It should be him. When I saw him, the kid was sitting on top of his head.”
”Tsuchikage sama, is this Toad the one that Jiraya the Sannin is famous for?” Another jonin asked.
”It's the same kind of beast, but not the same one. And this kid is not on par with Jiraya yet either.”
”Tsuchikage sama, would you like to call Roshi into this battlefield?” Said Gari after some hesitation.
”I agree!”
”I agree!”
Seeing everyone's agreement, Onoki could only promise to send someone to find the Yonbi Jinchuriki.
Konoha's Ninjas had no idea about the Sand's plans, and Ryo had no idea that he was meeting his sworn enemy so soon.
The next day, Ryo's medical team was assigned into treating the minor injuries, while Ryo was assigned by Orochimaru to teach Anko.
Orochimaru himself was too busy because of repercussions of the battle.
However, she saw Ryo's performance yesterday, and that did not feel good!
She had graduated over a year and a half ago, and she was one of Orochimaru the Sannin's disciples. Now, her strength is just that of a Chunin.
However Ryo, without having Orochimaru the Sannin as a teacher, is now at least Kage Tier. Her old classmate was far ahead of her, making her envious and filling her heart with doubts.
”Hey, Ryo can I ask? At what tier are you now?”
”I'm on the tier that Orochi san is on. Still, I'm not as strong as him.” Ryo had nothing to hide from his old classmate, and this was no secret anyway.
”You're Kage tier! I remember you were just one year older than me! You're really a freak!” She was a bit embarrassed as she said that to Ryo.
”Hey we're classmates, you're going a bit far aren't you?!”