Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 200 Qianhe: He really made me cry.

"Thirty objects?!"

Chiga was also taken aback when she heard this.

Judging from the sheer number of people involved, Chiga felt it was impossible for the Mist Ninja to have done this.

In the chaos of the battlefield, in order to protect their own bloodline limits from being known to outsiders, fellow ninjas would risk their lives to destroy corpses.

Therefore, after a battle, it is rare for a ninja with a bloodline limit to be obtained by the enemy country, and there will be a destruction report if they are destroyed.

Moreover, even if the Land of Water wanted to obtain the Hyuga clan's bloodline limit and specifically targeted the Hyuga clan to acquire the Byakugan, it's impossible that Konoha wouldn't notice until so many ninjas had gone missing.

In an instant, Chiga already knew who had done it.

Tsk tsk, Orochimaru is really ruthless.

He could be so ruthless towards the Hyuga clan, who had never offended him.

On the other hand, if it weren't for my intervention in the Uchiha clan's actions in the Land of Water...

So what has disappeared now are the thirty corpses of the Uchiha clan.

Orochimaru wanted the Hyuga clan's corpses for research, but Danzo was different; he needed the Sharingan to suppress the changes in his body, so he would only be more ruthless.

"I need you to conduct a secret investigation to find out whether it was a Mist Ninja or one of our own! Most importantly, I need solid evidence."

Seeing the expression on Chiga's face, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Chiga had roughly figured out what was going on, so he didn't hold back in his words and almost named who did it.

However, lacking evidence, he couldn't simply accuse Orochimaru.

He also wanted to find out whether Danzo instructed Orochimaru to do this, or whether Orochimaru wanted to do it himself.

"I see!"

Chiga nodded, accepting the task.

"You are solely responsible for this task and must not disclose any information about it to anyone else!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi added another sentence solemnly.

Chiga shrugged, which was taken as tacit agreement. It seemed that Hiruzen Sarutobi still had illusions about his misguided disciple and had left himself a way out.

After explaining the mission, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Chiga meaningfully and said, "I heard that your Uchiha clan, at your suggestion, dispatched one hundred ninjas to the Land of Earth front!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was initially puzzled by the sudden deployment of Uchiha clan ninjas to the front lines.

After thinking for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi roughly understood.

It must be through Chika's network of connections that the Uchiha clan already knows who he prefers to be the next Hokage.

It can be said that the Uchiha clan is currently the only clan in Konoha that knows Minato is a strong contender for the next Hokage.

Other clans only regarded Minato as a talented commoner Jonin!

This is why the Uchiha clan has always wanted to enter the upper echelons of Konoha.

Only a handful of people truly know firsthand information.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was unconcerned about the Uchiha clan's actions, even considering it a good thing.

Minato Namikaze was a commoner ninja. In addition to his own strength and prestige, he also needed the support of a force he could trust to become Hokage.

The Uchiha clan is quite good.

In this way, the Uchiha clan can be completely integrated into the village, which is a win-win situation.

"Contributing to the village is the responsibility and obligation of the Uchiha clan!"

Some things can't be said outright, so Chiga used the same words that Fugaku Uchiha had used to fob him off to deal with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"good!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said, "In that case, I hope that in the future, your clan leader, Fugaku, will be able to assist Minato well and manage the village effectively!"

He no longer regarded Chika as an ordinary Uchiha clansman.

Since Chiga was able to persuade Fugaku Uchiha to give up the position of Hokage, it seems that his influence within the Uchiha clan has increased considerably.

These words were also a promise a Hokage made to a clan.

Upon hearing this, Chiga immediately understood that he couldn't escape the position of an advisor to the Uchiha clan.

This can be considered a reassurance to the Uchiha clan.

Before Chika could even thank Hiruzen Sarutobi, he heard Hiruzen say, "However, with your Uchiha clan sending ninjas to the front lines, won't the Konoha Guard be short-handed?"

"Should I transfer some ninjas from other clans to join us?"

"After all, the safety of Konoha Village is very important, especially during wartime; we can't afford any trouble!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't mind giving the Uchiha clan a high-ranking position, but in return, the Uchiha clan would have to give up some of their own interests to be divided among other clans while gaining greater power.

"Third Hokage, you've solved a major problem for the Uchiha clan! The Konoha police are currently short-handed, and having members from other clans join will greatly alleviate the pressure on the police force!"

"I'll go back and discuss it with Chief Fugaku, and ask him to add a detachment to the Konoha Police Force."

Chiga felt that she could completely accept this.

The Uchiha clan's arrogant and conceited attitude makes them utterly despicable for holding positions in the security force.

This would be a good opportunity to bring in ninjas from other clans, allowing the Uchiha clan to learn how other clans operate in this position.

The ninja world isn't just about fighting and killing; it also involves human relationships and social interactions.

Seeing that Chiga understood his meaning, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled with satisfaction.

With the official business concluded and the covert exchange of benefits completed, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression immediately relaxed.

He waved his hand and sent Chiga away.

Hmm, perfect timing to use my telescope to get a peek at these lively young ladies!

After leaving the Hokage's office, Chiga first gathered Sarutobi Asuma and the other two, told them that they would be heading to the Land of Water battlefield in three days, and asked them to bring what they needed to prepare before dismissing them.

Afterwards, he went to Kushina's house. Before leaving, he had something he needed Kushina to do for him.

"Kushina-sensei, I'm going to the Land of Water front in three days."

Chiga, familiar with the place, went straight to Kushina's living room, sat down, and said to Kushina.

"The Land of Water? That means it's under Orochimaru's control."

"What was that old geezer thinking, letting you go over there?"

Kushina was shocked to hear this, as the two of them had offended Orochimaru quite badly.

Going there at this time would be giving Orochimaru an opportunity!

"The Third Hokage probably thought that with Sarutobi Asuma in my team, Orochimaru wouldn't target me specifically."

"Besides, it won't be that easy for him to beat me up!"

Chiga said nonchalantly, because with Hiruzen Sarutobi's instructions, Chiga couldn't give Kushina detailed information.

To be honest, he actually went there to cause trouble for Orochimaru.

"Alright, then be careful. I can tell at a glance that Orochimaru isn't a good person. Don't let him scheme against you."

Upon hearing this, Kushina could only give Chiga a brief instruction.

"I see."

Chiga said, then took out a list from her ninja tool bag.

"What is this?"

Kushina took the list and looked at it for a long time. It was full of names of high-tech instruments, and she couldn't understand what they were used for.

"Hehe, I was wandering around the village the other day and found a few hidden laboratories."

"I personally enjoy researching interesting things, but the equipment I need is just too expensive."

"So, I'll have to trouble you, Ms. Kushina."

At this point, Chiga gave Kushina a knowing look.

Kushina asked in surprise, "If I remember correctly, most of these laboratories are managed by Orochimaru, right? If these equipment are lost, we'll have to ask him for compensation."

"No, I specifically asked. Orochimaru bought these devices himself. This list is full of Orochimaru's personal belongings!"

Chiga corrected him, saying that stealing from the public is a serious crime, and Chiga could not afford to take the blame.

However, I'm sorry about Orochimaru's personal belongings.

Orochimaru, true to his reputation as a scientist in the ninja world, actually paid for the high-tech equipment that the village didn't have the budget to buy.

And if you're going to buy something, you should buy the best!

Orochimaru's heart was devoted to Konoha without any hesitation!

He really... I'm crying my eyes out!

"Now it seems I'm not worried about you being tricked by Orochimaru."

"You'll take all of Orochimaru's possessions."

Kushina retorted, "And what's more, I have to take the blame. You really are my good disciple!"

Chiga laughed awkwardly, "Haha, I just saw that Kushina-sensei was bored staying in Konoha Village, so I thought I'd give you something to do, wouldn't that be better?"

"Thank you so much!"

Kushina rolled her eyes at Chiga, but still put the list away.

I have to say, it's been a while since I've caused any trouble, and then suddenly something big happens, which is quite exciting.

Chiga chuckled; he knew Kushina wouldn't refuse.

In this way, I can save myself a lot of money.

Once Jiraiya finds a secret realm for himself, he can save a lot on crow feed.

I'm finally going to escape the "living paycheck to paycheck" lifestyle.

"By the way, Kushina-sensei, please be careful in Konoha these days!"

"Some time ago, I sensed some prying eyes around you."

Kushina's identity as a Jinchūriki has become public knowledge after the great battle on the front lines, and the village is basically aware of it as well.

Although there haven't been any assassination attempts in the past two weeks, there have been quite a few people secretly watching over him. Qianhe even sensed several malicious gazes a few days ago.

However, before he could even make a move, those malicious attacks vanished completely, indicating that the secret agents protecting him were quite capable.

"Yeah, you too. Don't push yourself too hard on the front lines. Orochimaru won't take care of you like Tsunade did!"

Hearing this, Kushina nodded.

(End of this chapter)