Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

Chapter 167 Black Zetsu's Hidden Worries: The Current Situation of the Tanuki

No orders from Madara Uchiha are needed.

After reporting the news from Kirigakure, Black Zetsu quietly left the room.

The spots are solitary.

Although he is now very old and seems to have trouble eating, sleeping and going to the toilet.

But his heart, that of a strongman, still beats powerfully, constantly looking down upon the ninja world!

Therefore, Black Zetsu is very measured.

He would try to minimize his appearances when the other person was vulnerable, so as not to provoke their pride or make them dislike him.

He lay dormant and wandered the ninja world for a full thousand years.

Black Zetsu's understanding of the brothers Ashura and Indra even surpasses that of their biological father, the Sage of Six Paths.

It was precisely because of this understanding that Madara Uchiha never had any doubts about his identity.

If it weren't a manifestation of my own will, how could this dark, indistinct thing understand me so well?

I stepped out of the room.

A white Zetsu quickly emerged from the deck and adhered to the black Zetsu's body, becoming one with him.

"What major events have happened in the ninja world recently?" Black Zetsu asked in a low voice.

Because of Madara's arrangements, he has been focusing on causing trouble in Kirigakure recently and has paid little attention to news from the other four countries. He only instructed White Zetsu to continue to collect intelligence on time.

"Just as you expected—"

White Zetsu recounted, in fits and starts, the major events that had occurred in the ninja world in recent months.

This includes the Chunin Exams in Konoha, the death of Mito Uzumaki, and the renewed war between the Fire and Lightning Kingdoms, etc.

Finally, he concluded: "The only exception is that Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki actually defected, and it seems that Konoha hasn't realized this fact yet, still believing that Kumogakure is behind it all —"

White Zetsu chuckled mockingly, "Those guys are really stupid. No wonder Lord Madara looks down on them."

Black Zetsu didn't care about any of that.

He noticed another element.

"You mean, that female ninja from Amegakure that I was following before, she's also participating in the Chunin Exams?"

"That guy's from the Uzumaki clan too, right?"

Black Zetsu pondered, "Was Kushina's departure from Konoha related to her?"

White Zetsu said awkwardly, "I can't be sure—because before Mito Uzumaki died, for some reason, she spread her sensory chakra like a madwoman, and at that time I didn't dare to approach Konoha at all."

The effects of the Nine-Tails' chakra are already super powerful.

Furthermore, Mito Uzumaki mastered the secret technique Kagura Mind's Eye, making her perception abilities even more exaggerated than Naruto's later abilities!

Black Zetsu was speechless.

Don't even mention Bai Jue, he wouldn't be able to do it either!

"Is that so?"

Black Zetsu muttered to himself, "Well, at least that old woman Mito Uzumaki is dead. That's great news."

Mito Uzumaki's combat power is still far too overpowered in this era.

If she hadn't died, Madara Uchiha wouldn't have dared to leave the Gedo Mazo and launch an operation against Kirigakure.

"By the way, do you think Madara-sama had something in mind when he put Kushina on the ship at this time?"

White Zetsu, unusually, started thinking, his mind wandering: "Could it be that they feel Nagato is growing too slowly and they're going to replace him?"

"Impossible, Lord Madara would never change the owner of the Rinnegan at this time."

Black replied without hesitation, "Putting aside the question of whether changing the owner of the Rinnegan now would cause a rejection reaction, even if it were successfully implanted, Kushina Uzumaki doesn't have enough bonds with her—"

Black Zetsu is a seasoned schemer; he's incredibly adept at this kind of maneuver.

Another thought subconsciously popped into his mind.

This is freckles————

Should we keep a second option besides ourselves?

Or is it that you're overthinking it, and you're simply giving Mito a ride out of respect?

"Uzumaki Kushina————

Black Zetsu muttered the name to himself, feeling inexplicably irritated.

In the past, in search of a vessel for the Rinnegan, Black Zetsu searched the entire ninja world for a suitable candidate, but unfortunately, the Uzumaki clan was extremely rare at that time.

Now that the plan is almost at a critical moment, why are these whirlpools popping up one after another?

Are you Whirlpool Clan storing cabbages for winter?

Does it also have a seasonal availability?

Black Zetsu took a deep breath, suppressing the agitation in his heart. The veteran actor's instincts kicked in again, and he said calmly, "Regardless of what Lord Madara thinks, we just need to carry it out."

Bai Jue looked at him with admiration: "Yes!"

"It's another bright and sunny morning!"

The sun rises.

A series of clear, chirping birdsong came from above, as if they were saying good morning to me.

Ayane Amamiya opened her eyes.

The girl brushed the mischievous little bluebird away from her head, jumped down from the tree branch, stretched in the morning sun, revealing her beautiful body curves.

"Ah! I really miss the dumplings that Minami used to make!"

She patted her stomach, then looked at the few ration pills in her pocket, and instantly lost all appetite.

Before she set off, her thoughtful mother, Xiao Nan, prepared a lot of food for her.

However, while they were traveling, the greedy Ayane Amamiya ate it all.

"I feel like my appetite is getting bigger every day."

The girl touched her head, wondering if this was one of the external manifestations of her bloodline advancing?

How many bowls of ramen did Hinata, the glutton, eat?

Maybe I can give it a try.

"Lord Amamiya, it's time to depart!"

Huang Tu walked over from the side and reminded us, "The journey from the Land of Iron to Iwagakure is not short, we'd better set off as soon as possible."

Although Onoki issued the mission to Amegakure, it was impossible for the group to go back to the Land of Rain again.

Therefore, it was agreed beforehand that after capturing Rōshi, the two would directly escort him to Iwagakure and settle the mission in the Land of Earth.

"no problem!"

Ayane Amamiya waved her hand: "Since we're going to Iwagakure, you can lead the way from here on out."

Huang Tu laughed heartily: "Speaking of which, is this your first time visiting Iwagakure? Once you arrive in the village, I will certainly give you a good welcome!"

Although Ayane Amamiya is almost two cycles younger than him.

However, the strength the girl displayed in this battle had truly shocked him.

Therefore, Huang Tu addressed him respectfully as "Your Excellency" repeatedly.

Ayane Amamiya smiled but remained silent upon hearing this.

She thought to herself: Actually, I've already been to Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village), and I even secretly pulled off a big heist there, you just don't know it.

After dealing with the loess, the group immediately set off.

a few days later.

The Land of Earth, Hidden Rock Village.

Onoki, who had returned earlier, waited for Ayane Amamiya and the others in the Tsuchikage's office.

"Old Zi, you actually know how to come back?!"

Despite his potato-like physique, Onoki can be quite formidable when he gets angry.

He angrily jumped up from his chair and began listing the other person's faults.

"Do you even realize how much trouble your sudden departure from the village has caused?"

"Do you know how much manpower and resources the village has wasted, and how many golden opportunities we've missed, in order to search for you?"

"Do you know how many nights I haven't dared to close my eyes, fearing that the Four-Tails would be left to wander the world forever?!"

Onoki listed his sins.

Finally, in a fit of anger, he slammed his fist on the table: "Old Zi! Do you have anything else to say?!"

Old Zi is also the type of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than force.

Upon hearing this, she turned her head away, presenting only her profile to him, and said, "I have nothing more to say!"

Onoki was so angry at his "stone in the latrine" attitude that his back ached.

He yelled "Ouch!" and clutched his aching back in anger, then looked at Huang Tu and shouted, "Go! Lock him up in the secret police's dungeon for a year or two!"

Huang Tu was so frightened that he dared not speak. He hurriedly responded and led Lao Zi out of the office.

They left.

Onoki's expression changed instantly, becoming as gentle as a spring breeze.

He smiled and said to Ayane Amamiya, "Your Excellency, please remove the seal on Old Purple's body—"

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The girl blinked in surprise.

Just now, Onoki and Ooshi were having a heated argument, acting like mortal enemies, but who knew that they would turn around and...

What a pair of old rivals who love and hate each other!

Onoki was not a stingy person, and directly stated his price: "I am willing to add two million taels to the fee, as payment for your assistance."

Ayane Amamiya stopped there and nodded in agreement.

This "money for unlocking" is something you can earn, but taking too much of it won't look good.

Onoki then extended a warm invitation, saying, "You must be tired from your journey. I have prepared a feast for you—"

Ayane Amamiya smiled.

The girl politely declined, directly and tactfully refusing the offer.

Onoki had no choice but to exchange a few more polite words before ending the conversation.

"That old bastard Hanzo the Salamander, I really don't know what kind of crazy luck he had—"

Watching the girl's departing figure, Onoki's eyes reddened with envy: "So strong, she knows sealing techniques, she's still young, and she's utterly loyal to the village! How come I never encounter a genius like her?!"

The more I thought about it, the angrier I got.

He slammed down his pen and shouted, "Anbu!"

"Lord Tsuchikage!"

"Tell Huang Tu, if I still can't hold my grandchildren next year, I'll send him and Lao Zi to jail together!"

The ANBU ninja was sweating profusely and could only meekly reply, "Yes!"

Ayane Amamiya left the Tsuchikage's office.

She slightly relaxed her senses and surprisingly found no trace of the ANBU ninja following her.

Onoki acted quite magnanimously in this regard.

The girl hesitated for a moment, then turned and walked towards a certain place.

Shimamura Furniture Store.

This is where the Rain Shadow spy, Tanuki, is hiding under an assumed name.

Six months ago, when Ayane Amamiya secretly infiltrated Iwagakure, she met with the spy (the landlady) there.

As we left the village.

To help the tanuki continue its safe hiding, she even wreaked havoc here, attempting to divert Iwagakure's attention.

Some memories flashed through my mind like lightning.

Ayane Amamiya stepped into the store.

Welcome!

A gentle female voice came from the side.

The girl turned her head and saw a raccoon holding a baby, standing behind the counter, slowly calculating accounts by flipping through the ledger.

The baby babbled in her arms, making incoherent sounds, but she looked blissful and showed no sign of annoyance.

"What would you like, sir? I have some newly arrived solid wood furniture."

The raccoon had never seen her true face and assumed she was a new customer.

They enthusiastically advertised, "Whether you buy a lot or a little, delivery is free!"

Ayane Amamiya shook her head: "No, I just came to take a look—"

She suddenly took a few steps closer.

The baby in the raccoon's arms turned its big eyes to her and giggled.

Ayane Amamiya couldn't help but smile.

The girl intended to reach out and tease the baby, but she stopped halfway through the movement and ultimately just waved to the raccoon before turning and leaving.

"What a strange person he is—"

The proprietress watched her departing figure with a puzzled expression.