Chapter 143: Return Home
A large group of ninjas appeared near the official road of Sunset Mountain.
"Akaya, you should return to the Yuhi clan's territory first. As for the reward, send someone to the Hagoromo clan's territory to collect it tomorrow." Shigeru looked at Yuhi Akaya and said.
Akaya, who was standing next to him, nodded, "Yes!"
After saying that, he turned and left, heading towards the ninja troops behind him.
Seeing this, Shigeru continued to lead the Hagoromo clan ninjas into the Hagoromo clan territory, while the Yuhi clan split up and was led by Akaya and returned to the Yuhi clan territory.
Not long after, the Hagoromo clan's ninja troops appeared at the foot of the eastern slope of the clan's territory.
At the clan gate, clan leader Hagoromo Ryokawa and second elder Kazuo had already heard the news of the clan members' return, so they brought the clan members out half an hour in advance and waited here.
This morning, some clan members brought the confiscated materials to the Shimura clan, which made everyone rejoice for a long time. The news that the Shimura clan had been exterminated made the members of the Hagoromo clan let out a fierce sigh of happiness.
The Shimura clan took advantage of the crisis a few years ago to lay siege to the Hagoromo clan, and now they have finally taken revenge.
Of course, what makes the clan members most happy is the performance of the young clan leader, Shigeru.
By leading the clan on an expedition for the first time, he was able to exterminate the Shimura clan.
After this incident, the members of the Hagoromo clan are even more convinced that in the future, under the leadership of the young clan leader, Shigeru, the Hagoromo clan will become stronger and more likely to survive in this war-torn world.
"Welcome!"
Someone shouted loudly, and then all the other clan members shouted loudly.
Seeing this, Ryokawa walked down the hill with a smile on his face, the other high-ranking ninjas also followed the clan leader with smiles on their faces.
As for the other members of the clan, they cheered and slowly walked down the slope to welcome the heroes.
Seeing the clan members clapping to welcome him, a kind of sincere joy unconsciously arose in Shigeru's heart.
His clan members cheered him and the ninja troops he led. If he hadn't been reincarnated, he probably would never have experienced this feeling of receiving the sincere support of others in his life.
This was the second time he had experienced that feeling since he traveled through time.
The first time, he, Zetō, Mizuki, and two jonins of the Hagoromo clan staged a surprise attack on the Sarutobi and Shimura clans and experienced it after returning victorious.
It's a pity that the two jonins died on that occasion. Only he, Zetō and Mizuki were able to experience this kind of cheering.
And this time the applause will be experienced by him and the ninja troops he leads.
This time, it was no longer just three people who were welcomed as heroes.
Ryokawa led the clan members up the slope and Shigeru led the ninja troops who had returned from the expedition up the slope. Soon the two groups met.
"Welcome home!"
Ryokawa did not utter a single word that inspired astonishment. Just four words had already expressed everything he wanted to express.
Shigeru smiled and replied, "We lived up to our expectations."
Although this expedition did not destroy the Sarutobi clan, which made people feel a little regretful.
But the purpose of this attack was originally to destroy the Shimura clan, avenge the clan members who died a few years ago, and avenge Kazuma who had just died.
As for the attack on the Sarutobi clan, it was just a whim as he wanted to wipe out this enemy immediately.
So there's nothing wrong with Shigeru saying that it lived up to his expectations.
After all, in this kind of situation, he couldn't say something disappointing like "The task is not complete."
"Oh--"
After Shigeru said those words, the clan members standing behind Ryokawa cheered loudly. And behind Shigeru, the ninjas who had returned from the expedition also had sincere smiles on their faces.
Seeing the clan members cheering in front of him, Shigeru discovered the figures of many children. They were all brought by their parents. They were all born after the Hagoromo clan was besieged by the Senju clan a few years ago and a large number of clan members sacrificed their lives.
It is foreseeable that as soon as these children grow up, the overall strength of the Hagoromo clan will return to the level it was before the war.
"Shigeru-San! "You lied to us!"
Suddenly, two children angrily approached Shigeru's side.
Shigeru lowered his head and looked: "It's Kinkaku and Ginkaku. What did I lie to you about?"
Kinkaku pouted angrily, "Didn't you say that you would take us with you after you recognized our strength? To avenge Grandpa, why did you go to avenge Grandpa first?"
"That's right! Shigeru-San, you lied to some children, you went too far!" Ginkaku waved his fist angrily to the side.
Shigeru looked at the two children in front of him and said with a smile, "I didn't lie to you. I told you that one day, when I recognize your strength, you will be qualified to avenge Grandpa."
"Yes, yes, that is what you promised us. How could you go back on your word?"
"I didn't break my word, what I said was that one day I would recognize their strength and that they could take revenge then, but they don't have that strength yet, how can this be considered breaking my promise?"
Shigeru spread his hands and showed an expression that said
"We were bullied for being young and actually deceived!"
After hearing Shigeru's explanation, Kinkaku and Ginkaku were about to explode with anger. They waved their fists one by one, and their eyes trembled.
Seeing this situation, Shigeru also decided not to make fun of them and then said, "It's okay, they actually still have a chance for revenge."
"What do you mean?"
Kinkaku and Ginkaku looked at each other, showing great doubts.
Shigeru said, "Actually, the Shimura clan has not been completely wiped out, the son of the Shimura clan patriarch had a son and a few days ago they went to celebrate his birthday at the Sarutobi clan, so they were saved.
These two members of the Shimura clan, the remnants, are called Shimura Itachi and Shimura Danzo respectively. When they grow up, they may seek revenge against them.
By then, you two will be able to defeat them, how great will that be."
Hearing this, Kinkaku and Gibkaku couldn't help but fantasize and then said with a silly smile "We like the idea."