There were no dangers encountered along the way.
The three successfully escorted the merchant convoy to Iwagakure in the Land of Earth.
It was a time of peace; with Senju Hashirama, the Ninja God, in existence, there weren't even minor skirmishes between the Five Great Nations.
No other nation was willing to provoke Konoha's Ninja.
After Renye and the others registered at the gate, they followed the convoy into Iwagakure.
This was their first time in Iwagakure, and they curiously looked around.
It was precisely because it was peacetime that the strictness regarding Ninja movement between Ninja Villages was relaxed.
If it were wartime, the moment the three entered the Village, they would be surrounded by a group of Iwagakure Ninja.
Now, only two Iwagakure Ninja followed from a distance, monitoring their actions to prevent any malicious intent.
Renye's gaze fell upon the architecture of Iwagakure; cliff-like rocks were carved into various buildings.
The tallest and most central building was the Tsuchikage Building.
A strong wind blew, instantly kicking up yellow sand everywhere.
"In this environment, won't they inhale a lot of dust?" Renye muttered to himself.
He wondered if the villagers of Iwagakure had bad lungs.
It seemed that in the future, when facing Iwagakure Ninja, he could try attacking their lungs to see if it would be effective.
"Renye-kun, stop daydreaming. We'll leave as soon as we resupply," Utatane Koharu urged.
This was Iwagakure's territory, and it wasn't good for them, as Konoha's Ninja, to stay here too long…
"Got it," Renye quickly caught up with the two.
The three arrived at a Commercial Street in Iwagakure to purchase the necessary supplies.
Just then, Renye suddenly sensed a malicious gaze fixed on him.
He instinctively turned to look, and after seeing the owner of the gaze, he was slightly startled.
"This guy is…"
In the distance stood a short, thick-browed, big-eyed young man with a red, prominent nose.
At this moment, the short young man was staring at him with undisguised disgust.
His distinctive appearance immediately allowed Renye to recognize the young man's identity.
Wasn't this guy the future Third Tsuchikage and the long-lived elder of the Ninja World, Ōnoki?
Renye was a bit confused; this was their first meeting, so why was Ōnoki so malicious towards him?
Ōnoki, with his short legs, approached Renye, his face showing undisguised disgust.
"Are you from the Uchiha Clan?"
Upon hearing this, Renye suddenly realized that the clan crest on his clothes had given him away…
No wonder Ōnoki had such strong malice towards him.
"I am Uchiha." Renye did not deny it, nor could he.
It seemed that in the future, it would be better not to wear clothes with the clan crest when going out.
Although the Uchiha Clan members were unwilling to have too much contact with Renye, Renye was still an Uchiha, and he would not lack any of the resources that other clan members had…
Renye was quite satisfied with the Uchiha's approach; at least they didn't treat him differently.
Upon hearing Renye's admission, Ōnoki instinctively clenched his fists.
Uchiha Madara's face involuntarily appeared in his mind.
… … … …
A few years ago, Iwagakure heard that the Ninja God, Senju Hashirama, was willing to ally with other nations.
So, Ōnoki followed his teacher to Konoha, hoping to form an alliance with Konoha.
The person who received them at that time was not the First Hokage, but Uchiha Madara.
Madara, upon learning their intention, refused without mercy.
Ōnoki was also puzzled and asked, "Why? It's not what was said before. Lord Hashirama, he…"
Before he could finish, Madara interrupted him with a gloomy face.
"There is no such thing as an alliance. In the face of Konoha's power, all you can do is submit." Madara narrowed his eyes, and the Three-Tomoe Sharingan in his eyes transformed into a Mangekyo, "Also… don't mention that guy's name in front of me!"
Feeling the immense power of Uchiha Madara, Ōnoki, though shocked and fearful, was a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger.
He stepped forward and questioned, "Can such a forceful approach truly bring peace?"
Ōnoki's questioning displeased Madara.
Since when did even ants dare to question him?
Madara instantly activated Susanoo, and its immense power made Ōnoki and Mū involuntarily kneel to the ground, with Mū even too terrified to speak.
But Ōnoki was unwilling; he struggled to get up from the ground, his gaze fixed on Uchiha Madara.
Then he fell into Madara's genjutsu, developing a psychological shadow of Madara from then on.
He was dispirited after returning to the Village until he learned of Madara's death last year, only then emerging from the shadow.
Seeing Renye made him involuntarily recall that scene.
Thus, he developed intense malice towards Renye…
"Konoha's guy, who allowed you to come to Iwagakure?" Ōnoki's voice was cold.
Upon hearing this, Renye frowned in displeasure.
This shorty was looking for trouble, wasn't he?
Although Ōnoki was only one meter three tall, he was already eighteen or nineteen years old, and his strength had reached the Jonin level.
If they really fought, Renye and the others would definitely not be his opponents.
After all, he had mastered the powerful Bloodline Limit of Dust Release.
But Renye knew that Ōnoki wouldn't dare to make a move.
After all, Senju Hashirama was still alive.
However, a grudge had been formed between the two sides…
"What do you want, you bastard?" Danzo Shimura looked at Ōnoki unhappily, "Iwagakure's guys are getting more and more arrogant!"
Since Ōnoki was the one who came looking for trouble first, Danzo, with his hot temper, wouldn't tolerate him…
"You!" Ōnoki glared at Danzo.
He was talking to an Uchiha; why was this guy jumping in?
"What 'you'?" Danzo looked down at Ōnoki from above, "Does Iwagakure want to start a war with Konoha?"
Upon hearing this, Ōnoki's face turned red with anger, almost unable to resist making a move.
Renye looked at Danzo with some surprise, secretly giving him a thumbs-up.
Danzo was a guy who wasn't afraid of causing trouble, nor was he afraid of dealing with it.
Perhaps he could truly become Hokage…
"I'm sorry, we'll leave as soon as we resupply!" Utatane Koharu, seeing the tense atmosphere, quickly stepped forward to explain.
After speaking, she pulled Renye and Danzo and hurriedly left.
Ōnoki watched the three leave with a gloomy face, Renye's Uchiha Clan crest on his clothes appearing particularly glaring.
"Uchiha… One day, I'll make you pay!"
He couldn't defeat Uchiha Madara, but could he not defeat Uchiha Madara's clan members?
And that bastard who jumped out, he wouldn't let him off either!
… … … …
Iwagakure Gate.
"You two really scared me to death!" Utatane Koharu looked at the two with some complaint.
She was truly afraid that the two sides would start fighting.
After all, this was Iwagakure's territory, and they would be the ones at a disadvantage if a fight broke out.
"Hmph, that shorty started it first," Danzo snorted.
"Exactly, exactly." Renye unusually agreed with Danzo's point.
He knew Ōnoki wouldn't make a move; a person who could become Tsuchikage in the future would have that much composure.
Ōnoki wasn't a hothead like A…
Utatane Koharu sighed helplessly; she couldn't do anything about her two teammates.
With the mission completed, the three headed towards the Land of Fire.
Utatane Koharu was worried and scared the whole way, fearing that Ōnoki would retaliate against them, but fortunately, her worries were unnecessary.
They didn't encounter any danger on the way until they returned to the Land of Fire.
PS: Starting with three updates, please don't just add the book to your library, everyone!