Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 207 Yagura's Little Hobby

The Land of Hot Water, the Hidden Mist Command Center.

"Lord Shikura, we've captured a Konoha squad. From the interrogation, we learned that Orochimaru, one of the legendary Konoha Sannin, dispatched ten squads to infiltrate our territory and gather intelligence on our base!"

A Kirigakure ANBU ninja entered the command room and reported to a short ninja inside.

The short ninja has green hair, purple eyes, a scar under his left eye that looks like a stitch, and a baby face.

From any perspective, he is undeniably a cute little boy.

This person was none other than the Fourth Mizukage, who would later suffer a terrible fate.

Despite looking about the same age as Chika, he is actually older than Minato.

If this were in modern times, some people with unusual hobbies would be overjoyed to see Yagura Karatachi, because the law can no longer protect him.

"Orochimaru actually wants to launch a counterattack?"

After listening to the report from the interrogated ninja, Shikura Karatachi, instead of being angry, laughed and said, "Very good. Orochimaru is indeed a cold-blooded creature. In this situation, he still thinks about counterattacking. Does he want to drag the ninjas of Konoha down with him?"

At this moment, the Mist Ninja had joined forces with the Cloud Ninja, and the combined number of ninjas from both sides exceeded five thousand, while Konoha only had a mere two thousand.

Given the disparity in numbers, instead of retreating to a defensive position, Orochimaru seems to be underestimating Yagura.

Moreover, the Mist Ninja are carrying nuclear weapons; if a war really breaks out...

As Yagura watched the Anbu leave, his thoughts drifted far away.

The Third Shinobi World War broke out suddenly, and Kirigakure was not originally prepared to participate.

Because the Land of Water is located in the ocean, it is the farthest from the other four great nations and is separated by sea, so it does not care much about its land territory.

It is in the interests of their Water Kingdom to remain neutral and observe from the sidelines.

However, the Third Mizukage, under the instigation of several major clans, inexplicably chose to participate.

Most importantly, they even managed to persuade Master Yuan.

"The Third Mizukage, to be so easily swayed by his subordinates... Hmph, he's getting old!"

Yagura sighed. When he became the Mizukage in the future, he would never let this situation happen again. He would never be a pawn to be manipulated by others!

"In the end, it all comes down to not being strong enough! Isn't that right, Isobu?"

Yagura Karatachi seemed to find talking to himself a bit boring, so he glanced toward a corner of the command room.

In the corner, a huge seashell was covered with sealing talismans.

The shell shook violently after hearing what Yagura said.

Seeing that the Three-Tailed Isobu had a reaction, Yagura Karatachi also stood up and came to the shell, stroking it and comforting it, "Alright, the Third Mizukage doesn't allow me to become a Jinchūriki, and we need your help in this great battle."

"But don't worry, once I become the Mizukage, I will definitely solve your predicament of being trapped in the seashell!"

"Isobu, you also want to become one with me, don't you?"

Yagura Karatachi kept talking to Isobu Mio, seemingly trying to build a relationship.

"Lord Shikura!"

Meanwhile, Mei Terumi's squad arrived at the command post without stopping. After undergoing multiple checks, they entered the command post.

I happened to see Yagura and Isobu chatting.

Mei Terumi and the other three froze, immediately falling silent.

Yagura, his face expressionless, glanced at Mei Terumi's team and said coldly, "You've interrupted my conversation with Isobu!"

"I'm sorry, Lord Shicang!"

"I have received important information that I need to report to you!"

Mei Terumi's face stiffened, and she apologized softly.

Behind Mei Terumi, Ao stared at Yagura Karatachi with a look of horror.

Because of the Blood Mist policy, most of the ninjas from the Land of Water become somewhat abnormal after graduation.

After all, it's no wonder that someone would be in a good mental state if they had to kill their classmate and friend of many years when they were young.

Moreover, every famous Mist Ninja has more or less their own unusual little hobbies.

For example, Raiga Kurosuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, enjoys holding funerals for people, while Juzo Biwa, the Executioner's Blade, enjoys dismembering his enemies.

These things are perverse, but still acceptable.

But Yagura Karatachi is different. He likes to chat with the Three-Tails and even wants to become its jinchūriki.

"You'd better have some really important information!"

"Mei Terumi, although you are favored by Master Genji, you have disturbed my enjoyment, and even Master Genji cannot protect you!"

Upon hearing this, Yagura walked to the main seat and sat down, ready to listen to Mei Terumi's report.

"Lord Shicang, we were on patrol..."

Mei Terumi ignored Yagura's threat and immediately recounted how she had discovered Chika Uchiha and Asuma Sarutobi.

"Sarutobi Asuma, the second son of the Third Hokage, that's a huge asset!"

Upon hearing this, Yagura licked his lips as well.

Yagura Karatachi didn't pay much attention to Uchiha Chika.

After all, he was a ninja who would become the Fourth Mizukage in the future, so his strength was naturally not bad. He also had his own pride and would not take a genius ninja who was much younger than him seriously.

Moreover, based on the intelligence, Uchiha Chiga's strength was not enough to make him take it seriously.

"However, why would Sarutobi Asuma undertake such a high-risk mission as infiltration?"

Yagura, puzzled, muttered to himself.

Hearing this, Mei Terumi also became puzzled.

If it were just Uchiha Chika alone, they wouldn't have any questions, but it's different with Sarutobi Asuma along.

Sarutobi Asuma's identity is too special; even if the Third Hokage, that old fox, is up to something...

Mei Terumi understood the idea of ​​sending Sarutobi Asuma to the battlefield.

This move can boost the morale of the Konoha ninja and make the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, appear even more selfless.

"Never mind, let's catch them first!"

"However, that Uchiha Chika knows the Flying Thunder God Technique, so we'll have to plan this carefully!"

Unable to figure it out for the moment, Yagura Karatachi stopped thinking about it and immediately prepared to order the encirclement and capture of this Konoha squad.

Outside a base in Kirigakure, Chiga opened his Sharingan, observing the situation inside the base while recording it into a scroll.

However, none of the Kirigakure ninja inside the Kirigakure stronghold noticed Chiga and his group of four outside.

"Alright, intelligence gathering complete for this outpost, next!"

After Chiga finished writing it down, he spoke to the three people behind him, including Sarutobi Asuma.

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma and the other two immediately placed their hands on Chiga.

Swish!

Soon, Chiga and the other three used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave the base and head towards other bases.

Although Kirigakure's defenses are very tight, they are not enough against the Sharingan with its observational abilities. In addition, with Chiga's Flying Thunder God Technique, it is very difficult to track down the four of them.

A day later, Chiga saw that she had collected about a quarter of the base's intelligence, and then said to Sarutobi Asuma and the other two:

"Alright, that's enough for today!"

"Based on the number of outposts we've identified today, we should be able to complete our mission in about three days!"

"Yay!"

In this kind of covert mission, Sarutobi Asuma and his two companions didn't have much room to maneuver, especially since the weather in the Land of Hot Springs was just too harsh.

They will really have a hard time adapting in a short period of time.

Hearing that he could leave in just three days, he excitedly shouted out.

Afterwards, Chiga and the other three headed towards their lodgings.

On the way, Sarutobi Asuma asked, "Chiga, we've completed today's mission, so how about we go experience the hot springs of the Land of Hot Springs?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Kurenai and Shizune looked at Chiga with expectant eyes.

Because of the war, Sarutobi Asuma and his two companions had never actually been to the Land of Hot Springs.

Now that they have the rare opportunity to come to the Land of Hot Springs due to a mission, they naturally want to experience the unique hot springs of the Land of Hot Springs.

"Alright."

Chiga also appropriately fulfilled the requests of Sarutobi Asuma and the other two.

Upon hearing Chiga's agreement, Sarutobi Asuma and the other two burst into laughter.

"Haha, I've been wanting to experience the hot springs of Yu-no-Kuni for ages!"

"Yes, I've heard that the hot springs in the Land of Hot Springs are absolutely amazing."

"Now that it's winter, soaking in a hot spring is absolutely a treat!"

The four chatted idly as they returned to the entrance of the town.

Before even entering the town, Terumi Mei walked right towards us.

"Little brother~ So you're here! I've been looking for you for so long!"

"Sister, after I got back yesterday, I couldn't stop thinking about you, and I couldn't sleep all night."

Mei Terumi's eyes lit up as soon as she saw Chiga, and she took a few steps forward to try and pull him away.

The time has come to test Mei Terumi's acting skills. After planning, Kirigakure believes that the simplest way to capture Chika's team is to separate Uchiha Chika, Sarutobi Asuma, and the other two.

Their main target was Sarutobi Asuma; as long as they captured Sarutobi Asuma, the others were irrelevant.

Uchiha Chika's escape is no big deal; a ninja who isn't even a Kage-level ninja can't affect the overall situation.

However, the current Hokage's son is different; he will inevitably make the Konoha ninjas hesitant to act against him.

Moreover, if they capture Sarutobi Asuma, Uchiha Chika won't be able to explain himself when he returns, and might fight them to the death, which could potentially kill Uchiha Chika.

Mei Terumi's task at this moment was simple: to lure away Chika Uchiha and prevent him from having the opportunity to activate the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Sister, I've already said, if you only take me in, I won't go back. You have to bring my brother with you!"

Chiga also had a headache. Was this girl out of her mind? Was she really that lusting after his body?

Faced with Chiga's insistence, Mei Terumi feigned a tearful expression and said:

"So, I agree. Your younger brother can come with you and me!"

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Qianhe was taken aback and immediately sensed something was wrong. Although he was confident in his looks and could indeed make these infatuated girls swoon.

But to be so infatuated that it includes Sarutobi Asuma is just ridiculous!

(End of this chapter)