From undercover in Konoha, to I am the Hokage!

Chapter 219 That’s my most important companion!
On the other side, Iwagakure Village.

Located in the newly built central conference hall, 200 meters underground, at the deepest part of the village built in the center of the valley.

Ōnoki looked at the leaders of the villages who had gathered together again and said in a dull voice:
"Hanzo is dead."

"Konoha's speed of action is more decisive than we thought."

"I guess there must be something on that damn floating island that makes them so confident."

"Now, do you have any questions about Konoha's determination to go to war?"

The tall humanoid projection across the table said solemnly, "Ohnoki, are you so impatient to start a war?"

"You know full well that Hanzo didn't die at Konoha's hands."

Now, some time has passed since the battle in the Hidden Rain Village. The well-informed Shadows of each village have already obtained all the information related to that battle through various channels.

It is impossible to conceal the news of a war monster as huge as the Outer Path Demon Statue, coupled with the countless ninjas in the Hidden Rain Village who witnessed the entire process of the war with their own eyes. However, there are very few people who have observed the entire battle process at a closer distance, which is why most of the information they have is incomplete.

However, at this point in time, this small missing part doesn't seem to be that important.

Ohnoki turned to look at Ai and said coldly: "You want to start a war? The reality now is that if we don't take action, we will be divided and surrounded by Konoha and eaten one by one!!"

"What has happened to Kirigakure now? Don't you have eyes, you little brat?!"

On the other side, Scorpion, who was also in the form of a holographic projection, said coldly: "We don't have enough time. The economic situation of Sunagakure has not yet recovered to the level that can support the next war."

"Besides, it is clear what happened during the negotiation. It was the three-member team of the Moon Organization that took the initiative to launch the attack. Perhaps Konoha will still..."

Before he could finish his words, Ōnoki interrupted him:

"A three-person team organized by Yue?"

"Apart from that crazy woman Uchiha Hikaru, who else in the entire Yue organization is worthy of attention?"

"Did you guys find out the truth?"

"There were two traces of battle in the center of the Hidden Rain Village with an attack distance of more than 500 meters. During the battle, a summoned monster larger than the tailed beast appeared!"

"This was clearly the work of Sahara Kiri and his men!"

Oonoki's tone was extremely excited.

After hearing this "evidence", both Scorpion and Ai fell silent.

In fact, even after they received the relevant information, they actually made similar judgments in their hearts.

The reason is also very simple.

Although under the oppression of Konoha in recent years, their villages have been reducing manpower and finances, and continuously investing funds in various research projects for war purposes, and even boldly put the "Four Souls Jade" that obviously has huge side effects into direct use, but except for a very few outstanding results, the output of research in other directions is quite limited.

They gathered the strength of the entire village and only managed to get a few people to the level shown in the intelligence, not to mention the level outside.

The most powerful people in the entire ninja world who are stranded outside are all defected ninjas from a few large ninja villages - the average strength of the ninja world can be seen from this.

Could it be possible that an outrageous monster like Sawara Kiri would suddenly appear from some corner of this vast ninja world?

impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
This is just a dream.

Even Uchiha Hikaru's origins can be traced, and he was even released by people from Sunagakure.

How could a monster of this level appear so easily?

In this case, all the spearheads of this battle will naturally be directed at Konoha, or rather, at Sawara Kiri.

Nowadays, if you encounter something so outrageous that it is incomprehensible, it is said that it was done by Sawara Kiri - this has almost become a kind of thinking inertia among the top leaders of the ninja world.

Nagato's years of forbearance were of some use after all.

However, they thought about it for three days and three nights but still couldn't figure out why Sawara Kiri did such a thing to cover up his mistakes.

But the current situation is like this, and all they can do is face reality.

No one wants to follow in the footsteps of the Hidden Mist Village.

The achievement of Sawara Kiri in annihilating a village in one night was so shocking that if there was any sign that Konoha might attack them, Oonoki and others would not dare to underestimate it in the slightest.

Once the chain of suspicion is formed, it cannot be easily dispelled.

As for why Ai and Sasori denied it, the first reason was naturally because their village was under great pressure from all sides due to the war reparations, and the second reason was that Oonoki's ambition was obvious.

In fact, Ohnoki did not hide his ambitions at all.

The current situation has become increasingly clear. As the weaker party, the three countries must do everything they can to resist Konoha's annexation.

Since they need to unite, there needs to be a leader with sufficient prestige among the three parties.

There is no doubt that Ōnoki is moving in this direction.

He looked at the other two parties who were gradually expressing their opposition with silence, and slowly softened his tone: "It's not that I can't understand your concerns. Compared to how to stop Konoha, your internal problems are equally serious. Layoffs, inflation, economic crisis, military production, these are not things that can be solved with just one sentence."

"But that's why we need a direction."

In the holographic projection, Ai crossed his arms and said coldly: "Since you know this, what are you talking about whether to fight or not?"

"Believe it or not, if we announce today in the village that we are ready to go to war, and the economic sanctions imposed by Konoha are imposed the next day, all the pots and pans in the village will be smashed to pieces?"

This is not only Ai's idea, but also Scorpion's idea.

Because of the various agreements signed in the last war that were almost vassal state terms, many industries in their country and village had long been infiltrated like a sieve.

"That's why we have to fight!"

However, Ōnoki's voice was more decisive than ever before.

Although this kid Sawara Kiri is hateful, he does have extraordinary talent.

He has unique insights not only in combat and ninjutsu development, but also in economics and production. Although the two sides are secretly hostile, Ohnoki has already read the Konoha internal reading materials "National Economy Theory" and "War Theory" published by Sawara Kiri a few years ago, and has already had a new understanding of the nature of war.

He is very clear.

This kid's understanding of the means of war has long surpassed those old guys.

"War is the continuation of political relations"

In these books, he particularly advocates this sentence.

But what applies to them now is another sentence.

"Under certain conditions, internal and external contradictions can be transformed into each other in a short period of time."

Under this guiding ideology, Ohnoki knew very well what he should do.

He looked at the projections of Ai and Xie and said calmly, "If you hesitate to make a decision, you will suffer the consequences. If you don't fight, can the money they earn be returned to Kumogakure and Sand Village?"

"In that case, why not just give it up! Instead, use the profits from the war to rebuild your own industry."

"Iwagakure will never abandon any of our companions."

Scorpion frowned and looked at Ohnoki in confusion: "Iwagakure's support?"

"That's right!"

"But it's not the Iwagakure family, it's the three of us."

Ohnoki's tone became more serious: "I propose that during this period of war preparation, we sign the Tripartite Production Alliance Treaty. The Bank of the Land will provide you with sufficient loans, and you can place sufficient orders with the village. Military-industrial enterprises will receive the money and will be able to drive other key support industries. With sufficient industries, there will be enough ninjas."

The ninjas who were laid off were just unemployed, not dead.

Whether it was Scorpion or Ai, the moment they heard these words, they all perked up and stared at Oonoki.

At this critical moment of life and death, could this old guy be so determined?

How much would Iwagakure Village have to pay to support two villages at once?

For a moment, both of them were thinking rapidly.

"Where's the time?"

Scorpion suddenly asked, "If Konoha really did what happened before, will they give us time to support the industry?"

"The people of Konoha are not blind. Once we take action, they will definitely act faster than we think." "So, we still need an opportunity." Ohnoki said in a deep voice, "This is also one of the reasons why I summoned the two of you here."

"Opportunity?"

When Scorpion and Ai heard that the old man Ohnoki's plan was so comprehensive, they couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope in their hearts.

"Yes."

"We need an opportunity to show weakness and strike Konoha." Ohnoki's eyes were deep.

However, these two contradictory goals made them feel confused.

"Next, in order to ease the relationship, I will propose to Konoha to hold a Chunin joint exam." Ohnoki narrated slowly, "In that exam, we should be able to find an opportunity to express our sincerity for peace to Sawara Kiri."

"It's just that there will be some small accidents during the exam."

"For example, the attack on Konoha and the attack on the examination hall just happened to collide with each other."

"Who could attack Konoha with those monsters at their disposal?" Ai asked with a look of distrust.

The Konoha of today is no longer the Konoha in the original novel.

Although the two 'village masters' Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo were missing, Hatake Sakumo, Namikaze Minato and the three ninjas were all there. Even without the anomaly Sahara Kiri, it was still one of the peak eras in Konoha's history.

What's more, the love-hate relationship between Kumogakure and Iwagakure has been going on for so many years that he always instinctively has a glimmer of suspicion towards this sinister old man.

Oonoki did not answer, but simply raised his hand and pointed in the direction beside him.

Soon, a blurry projection appeared in front of the two of them.

The short black figure was still covered in a robe, and his features were blurry.

It was the leader of the Rebel Ninja Guild that they were all familiar with, the man codenamed 'Shiba'.

Otsutsuki Urashiki's voice remained indifferent: "Congratulations everyone, the first stage of the Dark Shibaju Project has now been completed."

"Although it has not yet reached its complete form, it should be enough to destroy Konoha's industrial area in a short period of time."

As for how it compares to Sawara Kiri, he didn't say.

Obviously, this was a very obvious plan to steal the chicken, taking advantage of the time when Sawara Kiri was away.

After hearing this, everyone present understood what was happening and their expressions gradually became serious.

"What is the probability that the plan will be completely successful?"

After a long silence, Scorpion suddenly spoke.

"About 30%." Oonoki responded calmly.

For such a major plan that determines the fate of an entire country and a village, this probability is already terribly low, but it is also true - because no one can predict whether Sawara Kiri will have any backup plans, and the probability of this monster suddenly going crazy must also be taken into account.

However, compared to the previous situation where there was no hope of winning, this probability is already high enough to push them to take a gamble.

The arrow is on the string and must be fired.

Having a 30% chance of hitting the target is better than being completely powerless to resist.

"It's a bet!"

Across the holographic projection, Ai’s fist slammed down on the table.

Konoha, an alley in the outer city.

At the edge of the deep shadow, a pair of dark yellow eyes suddenly opened and stared straight outside.

After confirming that there was no one within the perception range, the shadow then silently crossed the streets, moving underground like a fish, avoiding the detection of all the surrounding Anbu and perception ninjas, and headed towards the center of Konoha.

A whole week has passed since the battle with Yuyin and the day when Konan was arrested.

Since Black Zetsu learned from White Zetsu's spy stationed in Konoha that Konan was not dead and even gained a certain degree of freedom, he wanted to delay for a while before coming back.

However, Nagato's reaction to this matter was extremely firm. If he refused to take any action, then Nagato would obviously go on strike, and the idea of ​​going to the moon would naturally become nonsense.

In desperation, Black Zetsu dragged on until now and had no choice but to come to Konoha in person.

If he had a choice, he really didn't want to appear in front of Sawara Kiri in person.

The variables brought by this monster are really too great.

Until now Black Zetsu still couldn't understand it.

This guy is obviously not the reincarnation of Ashura and Indra, and has never had any contact with Otsutsuki Hagoromo. The Six Paths bloodline in his body only has a thin part of the Kaguya branch. I really don't know where he got such an outrageous power from.

It’s a pity that reality is always beyond human control.

"Where is Xiaonan being held now?"

Just as Black Zetsu was looking worried, a muffled voice came from his body.

"Almost there, almost there." Black Zetsu responded with a rather helpless tone, "But we agreed that we only want to take a look!"

"That woman is now being taken care of by Sahara Kiri. If you do something tricky, don't drag me into it."

“I’m a noncombatant.”

Nagato, who was wrapped in Black Zetsu, did not say anything, but just waited quietly.

In order to avoid being caught, and also out of Jue's "strong suggestion", he came this time with only a wooden clone, and his purpose was to determine Xiaonan's current situation.

Fortunately, Zetsu had injected those White Zetsu bodies into his body before, otherwise he would not have been able to create such a good memory carrier.

However, compared to this small matter, Nagato is more worried about Konan's current situation.

Just as Konan herself understood the miserable situation that a defeated and captured female ninja might face, Nagato had been in the Moon Organization for many years, and although he had never shown his strength, he had enough vision.

He also knew very well what kind of miserable situation Xiaonan might face.

As early as when he came, he had agreed with Yahiko that no matter what happened to her, they would help her through it.

After all, Xiaonan is their most important partner!
As he was walking, Nagato, who was wrapped in Black Zetsu's body, suddenly realized that the direction was wrong.

"Here, why are we getting closer and closer to the center of Konoha?"

"The chakra beacon you created is pointing to this area." Jue said as a matter of course, "Didn't I tell you long ago that the woman is always with Sahara Kiri, and she is inseparable from him. At this time, she is probably in the Hokage Building."

"Maybe I've already become that guy's plaything?"

Upon hearing this, Nagato felt a sudden pain in his heart:
"Xiaonan."

However, Black Zetsu didn't care about the guy's inner changes at all. He circled around the Hokage Building like a shadow. The surrounding barrier was quite tight. Ordinary people would be discovered even if they got close. Even he couldn't guarantee whether Konoha had any new technology that could sense his chakra fluctuations.

"It seems that I can only take a look from a distance in this vicinity."

"Don't think too much. That woman is actually quite favored now. She will definitely not die."

These light words made Nagato's blood boil.

He looked at the nearby Hokage Building and said hastily: "That's not what our agreement said. You have to at least let me meet her!"

"No, that won't do. Hey, hey, hey! Don't move around inside me!"

The part of the body belonging to White Zetsu sensed Nagato's impulse at this moment and immediately started shouting.

Nagato simply couldn't care less about all that.

He couldn't calm down at all just thinking about how Konan was being wantonly abused by that bastard Sawara Kiri and crying all day long.

That's his most important companion!
Under such fierce resistance, Zetsu had no choice but to take some risks and slowly approach the direction of the Hokage Building, constantly testing the outer alarm barrier.

Fortunately, his Mayfly Technique seems to have not been cracked by Konoha yet.

He suppressed all his breath as much as possible, and swam into the barrier outside the Hokage Building like a dead object, and was about to go up the stairs to follow Konan's trail.

Suddenly, a shrill alarm sounded in my ears.

“Beep!!!!”

(End of this chapter)