From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 17 S-level mission

The next day.

With dark circles under his eyes, Uchiha Muneki rubbed his sleepy eyes and yawned as he walked out of the Anbu building.

The powerful chakra that suddenly erupted at the Uchiha clan's compound last night, along with the obvious signs of battle, could not possibly have escaped the notice of the Anbu.

Especially during this sensitive period, the Hokage and Danzo focused almost entirely on the Uchiha clan.

So, they summoned him to the secret service that very night to write a report, recounting in detail what had happened the previous night.

I wrote the report all night long!

You write materials before time travel and reports after time travel, right?
Damn it! Uchiha Muneki was full of resentment and was about to go back to catch up on his sleep when someone blocked his way.

"Owl, the Hokage wants to see you in his office." The person who stopped him was none other than the Hokage's personal guard, 'Shō', whose tone remained cold.

"Yes, I'll go right away." Uchiha Munezuki said expressionlessly, just like a working person who goes to work at eight in the morning.

At that moment, his resentment soared to the heavens.

The elephant opposite him shivered inexplicably and gave him a strange look: "Forget it, just remember to take it with you."

As he spoke, a mask was handed over.

On the white mask, an animal image of an owl is depicted in black ink.

Does the mask mean he's to carry out a mission as a member of the Dark Guard?
Uchiha Muneki took the mask, put it on, and walked away without saying a word.

The Hokage Building, office.

Boom boom boom!
After a brief knock, Uchiha Munetsuki pushed the door open and entered: "Hokage-sama, it is Owl."

"Hmm, you've come at the right time, Owl." The Third Hokage sat behind his desk, smoking, with a thick stack of documents beside him. Seeing him enter, he rubbed his temples and said, "I've already heard about what happened last night from Fugaku. Can you tell me how you found him?"

As expected, it's related to Black Zetsu. Uchiha Munetsuki understood and said, "Reporting to the Hokage, it's the Sharingan. Perhaps it's because I'm more skilled in genjutsu that I'm so sensitive to chakra."

"The Sharingan."

The Third Hokage fell into deep thought, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

This whole affair was shrouded in mystery, making him wonder who was behind it all.

Especially now, at this very sensitive and critical juncture.

The election for Hokage has drawn out a series of people, and even Danzo is getting impatient.

"It just so happens to happen at this time." The Third Hokage had a headache. He gently pressed his temples, which were throbbing slightly, and casually took out two reports from the drawer: "These are the reports from Jiraiya and Orochimaru this morning. Take a look, and then tell me your thoughts."

He already knew the result without even looking at the report.

Although Orochimaru failed to stop Black Zetsu, he used a sealing technique to directly seize half of Black Zetsu's cells, intending to conduct secret research on them later.

To be honest, he wasn't surprised by the result.

After all, that's Black Zetsu, the most filial son. He was born from Kaguya-hime, so he must have some skills.

However, he still needed to put on a show in front of the Third Hokage.

The reports were basically the same, the only difference being that Orochimaru concealed the fact that he stole Black Zetsu's cells, as well as information about Black Zetsu's identity and origin.

Closing the report, Uchiha Muneki pretended to ponder for a moment before saying, "Hokage-sama, I suspect it's a spy sent from another village with the aim of seizing the Uchiha clan's bloodline limit, stirring up internal conflicts in Konoha, and then launching a war when we are at our weakest!" His speculation was based on future plot developments combined with the chaotic political situation within Konoha.

As for revealing Black Zetsu's identity?

Only an idiot would do that; revealing that guy's identity prematurely would only cause him to lose his advantage in the plot.

Even worse, in order to maintain the plot, who knows if the Sage of Six Paths, who has been hiding in the Pure Land, will intervene?

As a qualified viewer, you can appropriately 'guide' the plot, but you must never tear up the script.

"Plop~ You're absolutely right."

After hearing this speculation, the Third Hokage gave an approving look, then flicked away his cigarette ash, blew out a smoke ring, and said, "However, I am worried about something else."

"Another thing?" Uchiha Muneki was stunned.

"That's right, that's why I called you here."

The Third Hokage reached into a drawer and took out an ancient-looking scroll, handing it to him.

This scroll is quite old, covered in dust and showing signs of damage, indicating that it was not well preserved.

"The Warring States Period: The Sealing History Scroll?" Uchiha Munetsuki stared at the words on it, even more confused for a moment: "Hokage-sama, what is this?"

"This scroll contains records of dangerous figures from the Warring States period who were sealed away by the major clans of Konoha." The Third Hokage put his pipe aside, crossed his arms, and frowned, a worried look on his face. "Originally, I had almost forgotten about this, but the person who appeared last night suddenly reminded me of it."

"You mean, that person is very likely a dangerous figure sealed away during the Warring States period?" Uchiha Munetsuki looked surprised.

Unexpectedly, his mistake of tricking Black Zetsu led to a new discovery.

The Warring States period sealed history scroll—this thing never appeared in the original work, nor was it mentioned at all, and there was no mention of any dangerous figures being sealed away.

"Judging from Jiraiya and Orochimaru's reports, it's very likely," the Third Hokage said in a deep voice. "A person skilled in using Yin Release ninjutsu is rare in the ninja world today. While it's possible that he's a spy from another ninja village, I suspect he might also be a dangerous person sealed away by our ancestors."

"what do you mean?"

Uchiha Munetsuki roughly guessed the task the Third Hokage intended to give him: "Is it to check whether these seals are still there, according to the locations on the scroll?"

“Indeed, only you can complete this task.” The Third Hokage showed an approving look and said, “Although the Warring States period is a long time ago, those who were sealed away may have died long ago, but we still need to investigate before we can be at ease.”

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Uchiha Munetsuki readily accepted the task: "I will investigate the sealing situation according to the locations marked in the scroll."

"This mission is at the S-level."

The Third Hokage picked up his pipe again, took a deep drag, and let the smoke billow around him: "So, I've also sent someone to assist you. He's waiting for you right at the gates of Konoha."

"Yes, Lord Hokage, I'll set off now to meet him." Uchiha Munetsuki carefully put away the scroll that recorded the location of the seal, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

What they say sounds nice, is it assistance or surveillance?

However, thinking about it, it's actually quite normal. Given Hiruzen Sarutobi's personality, how could he possibly send only one Uchiha clan member for such an important mission?
Politics is an art, but unfortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi only learned the basics.

Uchiha Munetsuki left the office, clutching the scroll in his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips: "The History of the Sealing of the Warring States Period, huh? Interesting. Let me think about how to use it."

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