Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

After observing for a moment, he asked:

"What's your name?"

Kagura remained expressionless in response to Hanzo's question, but still replied:

"Uchiha Kagura".

"Uchiha Kagura?... "

I've never seen that lightning release technique you just used before. Did you create it yourself?

Hanzo, who had already confirmed the Kagura clan's identity through his Sharingan, was not surprised by his name. Instead, he brought up the ninjutsu that interested him.

The Chidori (also known as Raikiri) is a ninjutsu created by Kakashi. Kakashi wasn't even born yet, so this ninjutsu has never existed.

After thinking for a few seconds, Kagura nodded.

Although I didn't create it myself, the system gave it to me, so it's not unreasonable to acknowledge the invention rights.

Seeing Kagura's response, a hint of appreciation flashed in Hanzo's eyes, and he continued:

"The Uchiha clan is indeed an enviable clan."

Every generation produces astonishing geniuses.

He added some more firewood to the fire in front of him, then looked up at the crowd and continued:

"Don't worry, I never intended to kill you."

But you'll need to stay with me for the next two days. Once I've brought this person to the target location, I'll let you go.

Your people are all outside now. If we let you leave now to inform others, it will attract the people of Konoha.

"That would be a huge headache for me."

Sure enough, Kagura's face showed a knowing expression.

Hanzo's idea was the same as his deduction.

However, after hearing what Hanzo said, Shota Futata's expression turned ugly.

He looked at Hanzo with a somewhat fearful gaze and said:

"Why not just kill them? Wouldn't that be easier?"

If you feel the compensation for the task is too low and doesn't include these points, I can add more in my personal capacity.

However, Hanzo didn't even glance at Shota Futata's request, continuing to pok at the fire in front of him as he said:

"I'm just the one carrying out the mission. If you have any objections to the mission details, go to Amegakure and discuss it with someone there yourself."

Now, my only responsibility is to get you safely to the designated location.

Faced with Hanzo's merciless words, Shota Futata's facial muscles twitched slightly, but he still forced himself to calm down.

Having traveled this far, he knew the strength of the man before him.

In his view, even powerful ANBU members couldn't withstand a single move from him, so there was no need to compare him to Chunin.

While treating Jiraiya, Tsunade kept an eye on the situation.

The unfortunate Jiraiya's wound, which had begun to heal, was injured again by Hanzo's attack, and he started bleeding again.

Fortunately, having already learned from her experience, Tsunade easily stopped the bleeding this time and was using healing techniques to accelerate the healing of the wound.

Upon hearing Hanzo's words, her tense heart relaxed.

There was no other way; after the brief battle just now, she knew perfectly well that Hanzo was not on the same level as them.

Even Kagura, who is usually the strongest, couldn't last a single round against him.

At this point, they didn't have a strong sense of ninja responsibility; for them, survival was the primary concern.

When she heard Hanzo refute Shota Futata's words, she finally couldn't help but laugh.

In the tightly closed cave, her laughter sounded so abrupt, echoing throughout the entire space.

Shota Futata, already displeased, felt his anger surge again upon hearing the laughter. He glared at the source and said viciously:

"Humph!

"Even if Hanzo refuses to help, I can handle you lowly ninjas myself."

As he spoke, he made a move to stand up, seemingly intending to actually do it himself.

At this moment, Kagura, who had closed her eyes, opened them again, and the Sharingan in her eyes slowly rotated.

A cold gaze swept over, and Shota Futata felt a chill run down his spine, looking warily at Kagura.

Kagura felt no goodwill towards the person in front of him, and he coldly said:

"If Hanzo hadn't been there, you piece of trash would have been in serious trouble."

They had already returned to the village with us under my control.

Upon hearing Kagura's disdainful words, Futada Shotai was furious and was about to say something.

At this moment, Hanzo finally looked at him with an expression as if he were an idiot and interjected:

"Sit down!"

You can't even judge the strength of your opponent?

Don't be unconvinced, that kid was telling the truth.

Upon hearing Hanzo's words, Shota Futata's expression hardened.

If it were just that brat, he would simply take it as a provocation from a teenager.

But if it's Hanzo who says it, he trusts the other person's judgment.

He sat down again, seething with resentment. As if remembering something, he looked at Kagura with a disgruntled expression and said:

"What could a brat like you possibly know?"

As genin, you are nothing more than tools in the hands of those people in Konoha.

"This so-called mission you carried out was nothing but a lie."

Kagura frowned upon hearing Shota Futata's words.

Before he could speak, Tsunade, who was standing to the side, preemptively asked:

"What do you mean?"

Looking up at the four kids in front of him, and seeing the question in their eyes, Shota Futata finally smiled again and said:

"What do I mean?

I mean you were all fooled by that Hokage and Danzo.

The instructions you received were that I stole the Forbidden Book, so you were to come out and arrest me, right?

Yes, I did steal it, but what I stole wasn't some forbidden book at all.

At this point, he seemed to have thought of something, and gritted his teeth as he continued:

"That was a bait!"

It was bait set up by your higher-ups to lure spies hiding in Konoha.

They used this method to lure us out, and then quickly eliminated us.

This was all part of the newly appointed Hokage's scheme to purge internal corruption.

Hearing Shota Futata's explanation, Kagura felt that all the confusion she had felt over the past few days had been resolved.

Why was this forbidden book, considered a treasure, so easily stolen by spies?

Why were the higher-ups able to react so quickly after the incident, even dispatching all the Jonin to block the retreat route immediately?

Why hasn't the system assigned me any tasks yet?

The specific content of this A-level mission is: to capture Shota Futata and retrieve the forbidden book from his possession.

Since he doesn't have the Forbidden Book at all, this mission is naturally not a genuine A-level mission.

This is why the system did not issue the task together this time.

Although somewhat surprised, Kagura did not think there was anything wrong with the actions of the Konoha leadership this time.

Isn't it normal to uncover spies in the village and purge the internal environment?

The only unexpected thing was that even Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't expect Kagura and the others to encounter an enemy like Hanzo on the outskirts.

After hearing what Shota Futata said, Tsunade and the others exchanged glances and showed expressions of understanding.

Just then, Hanzo waved his hand forward, extinguishing the fire in front of him, and stood up.

After looking around, he addressed the crowd:

"Alright, let's move on."

"Hey kid from Konoha, I'll have to trouble you to follow me for a while."

Chapter 33 Hanzo VS Danzo

Faced with Hanzo's "invitation," Kagura and the others clearly had no right to refuse.

Without saying much, the crowd silently followed the two out of the cave.

Jiraiya, still recovering from his injuries, could only move forward with the help of Orochimaru and Kagura.

The rain, which seemed to never end, gradually lessened and eventually stopped.

Although the sun was still nowhere to be seen and the sky remained overcast with dark clouds, the long-awaited rainless weather lifted Kagura's spirits somewhat.

Hanzo naturally didn't pay special attention to Jiraiya's footsteps; he continued walking at his own pace toward the unknown destination.

Kagura and the others, who were at the back of the group, consciously tried their best to keep up.

Although Hanzo did not urge them or look back at them.

However, Kagura and the others knew very well that if they used Jiraiya's injury as an excuse to leave the group, it would be a disaster.

This seemingly kind enemy might just turn his blade on Jiraiya's head any second now.