Starting as a working person from Naruto

Chapter 97 I Might Not Give You Another Chance in the Future (Third Update)

Obito Uchiha was really not a mature leader.

If Obito Uchiha had any experience leading projects, he should have known that at this point he had to find a way to win over his subordinates to prevent them from defecting from his project.

However, the first project that Obito Uchiha led was the Eye of the Moon Project, which was the longest-running and largest-scale project in the history of the ninja world.

His first leadership position was to impersonate Madara Uchiha and assume the role of the biggest villain in the ninja world. He was parachuted in as the project director and was in charge of the specific execution of the entire Eye of the Moon project.

This led to Obito Uchiha becoming arrogant and believing that his goals and future were too great for others to understand, so he didn't care about the opinions of his subordinates.

"This kind of personality will cause you trouble sooner or later..."

Kagura Akihara always thought that her boss, Obito Uchiha, was not very capable.

Especially after he transmigrated to the ninja world, the Moon Eye Project was slightly affected, which directly triggered a chain reaction.

Well known.

The project preparation period is extremely critical.

Even a small setback could lead to the bankruptcy of the entire project.

The future ninja world will certainly face many more problems. Can Obito Uchiha, a boss who doesn't even know how to bribe and appease his subordinates, really control the storms in the ninja world?

As a working person, Akihara Kagura couldn't expect a promotion or raise in front of this kind of boss. She could only hope that the rewards from the system's work tasks would be more generous and that they wouldn't reward her with a technique like [Earth Dragon Concealment Technique], which could only be used as an auxiliary skill.

"Karin".

Akihara Kagura returned to the small inn, and the first thing she did was to lecture Karin: "When you become someone's boss in the future, you must not act arbitrarily. You must listen to your subordinates' opinions, pay attention to their needs, and understand their thoughts. Do you understand?"

"..."

Karin nodded blankly.

For a child who had never been to a ninja academy, this kind of leadership-level education was still a bit too profound for her.

"Kagura-kun".

Itachi Uchiha returned to the small inn, looking somewhat nervous: "The members of the intelligence department have probably all left already, and what about Kakashi-senpai..."

Akihara Kagura glanced at Uchiha Itachi: "You stay here to take care of Karin, and I'll go meet him. Is that difficult?"

"How long will it take you to get back?"

Itachi Uchiha felt a bit of pressure.

Because he was carrying out a mission to kill someone, it was impossible for him to bring a child with him while carrying out the assassination.

"If I'm lucky, I'll be back soon."

Kagura Akihara continued slowly, seemingly indifferent, "If you're unlucky, you might never be able to come back in this lifetime."

"Kagura-sama!"

Karin quickly stood in front of him and volunteered, "I'll go with you. I can help. My eyes can see people, and my blood can help heal you!"

"You can come along too."

Akihara Kagura casually remarked that she possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique and didn't really believe there could be any significant danger.

"And you?"

Akihara Kagura looked at Uchiha Itachi.

"I…"

Uchiha Itachi was strangely caught in a dilemma.

If you go with Akihara Kagura to rescue Hatake Kakashi, there's a high probability that some trouble will arise during the process, which could potentially delay things considerably...

Time is running out.

I haven't found out the location of the Tuhe Canyon yet.

If he cannot reach the Tuhe Canyon before March 16th and kill the two intelligence officers who are about to defect, it means he will fail Danzo's test, which will affect his plan to become a double agent for Konoha and the Uchiha clan...

This was the first task that Danzo Shimura gave him.

If I can't even pass this assessment, how can I gain the trust of Shimura Danzo and the Konoha leadership in the future? How can I become a bridge between Konoha and the Uchiha clan?

Peace between Konoha and the Uchiha clan was a mission that Itachi Uchiha had to accomplish, and he had long ago decided that he would do whatever it took to achieve it.

The death of a teammate...

I've already seen it all...

An Uchiha should be used to this kind of thing, otherwise how could he awaken the Sharingan? Even his father, Fugaku Uchiha, didn't pay attention to those deaths.

Itachi Uchiha stood still, clenching his fists: "Kakashi-senpai's order was for us to wait for his news."

"You want to live? For the position of Root leader?"

Akihara Kagura looked at Uchiha Itachi with a mocking smile: "This invitation is an opportunity to choose your life, Uchiha Itachi."

You wouldn't understand.

Uchiha Itachi shook his head slowly but firmly.

"Let's go, Lady Kagura."

Karin clung tightly to Akihara Kagura's clothes, fearing that the two would fight there, since Kakashi Hatake, who could suppress their conflict, was no longer there.

"Uchiha Itachi".

"I may not give you another chance in the future."

Akihara Kagura picked up Karin by the collar, carried her on her back, and slowly walked out of the hotel room without looking back.

"If you manage to come back alive..."

Uchiha Itachi calmly stood still and responded, then watched them leave the inn before lowering his head to begin packing his ninja tool bag.

"Those who want to kill, choose to save."

Uchiha Itachi stood in front of the inn's mirror, straightened his clothes, slowly drew his ninja sword, and then quickly sheathed it.

"Those who wanted to save lives chose to kill instead."

Uchiha Itachi slowly walked out of the inn. Akihara Kagura and Karin were nowhere to be seen outside. He could only see a somewhat noisy market.

"The world of ninjas is always full of irony."

Uchiha Itachi carefully ascertained the location of the Tuhe Canyon and sped towards it. The best way to assassinate the enemy was undoubtedly to lay an ambush.

the other side.

On the road leading from the border town to Iwagakure Village.

With Karin on her back, Akihara Kagura ran straight toward Iwagakure, like a pitiful boy wandering with his younger sister on his back.

that is…

Something seemed off about their conversation.

"Neither of us knows the way around Iwagakure. We need to figure out a way to capture the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, and have him guide us..."

"Didn't Mr. Kakashi forbid us from doing this?"

"Iwagakure is so big, it's a miracle that Captain Kakashi doesn't get lost."

"How does Lady Kagura know that Iwagakure is so big?"

"If Iwagakure is so small, why has Kabuto Yakushi never met the person he's looking for?"

Just as Akihara Kagura said, Yakushi Kabuto was going crazy with worry.

In order to find Yakushi Nonou before the deadline of the Tsuchiwa Canyon mission on March 16, reunite with the Dean, and ask the Dean if he had received the same mission, Yakushi Kabuto dared not stop for a moment.

however…

There was absolutely no chance.

The entire Hidden Rock Village is practically a cluster of fortresses built on rocky mountains; it's impossible to find it without searching one by one.

Even if you're searching along the fortress...

Kabuto didn't dare go too far, as that might expose his identity.

Just as Kabuto was about to head back to his lodgings, exhausted, thinking he might only be able to reach the Tsuchi River Canyon on March 16th, he bumped into a man wearing a hat and knocked the hat off.

"Um?"

"Um?"

In that instant, their eyes met.

Kabuto Yakushi stared in astonishment at the man opposite him with his full head of white hair.

"We... seem to have met somewhere before?"

Kakashi Hatake picked up his hat somewhat awkwardly and quickly put it on his head, covering his full head of white hair.

"You probably haven't seen this before, have you?"

Kakashi Hatake carefully tried to avoid it.

"We definitely haven't seen it in the ramen shop."

Kabuto slowly nodded, clarifying Kakashi Hatake's identity with a negative statement, indicating that he was a friend, not an enemy, before turning to leave.

"etc."

Kakashi Hatake grabbed Kabuto Yakushi's arm and asked in a low voice, "Kabuto Yakushi, can you tell me where the Five-Tails Jinchuriki is being held?"

Can anyone tell him?

Why is the map of Iwagakure so big, with steps and mountain paths everywhere, fortress-like houses all around, and you can't even find a road!

"..."

Kabuto slowly narrowed his eyes.

Kakashi Hatake is a Jonin of Konoha Village and an extremely excellent Anbu ninja. If Kagura Akihara really wants to kill him and Dean Nono Yakushi, Kakashi Hatake's combat power should be able to help, right?

Kabuto nodded in agreement to Kakashi Hatake's request, and then added his own condition: "After your mission is over, help me stop someone from killing someone."

"Feel sorry."

Kakashi Hatake was silent for a moment, unsure how to explain his predicament: "I'm not sure if I can get out of here alive, because I have to make contact with the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, which might expose my identity."

"That's impossible."

Kabuto quickly shook his head, thinking that Kakashi Hatake was daydreaming: "Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, is loyal to Iwagakure. Once he discovers your true identity, he will arrest you immediately. You are doing something meaningless."

After saying all this, Kabuto Yakushi felt he had done everything he could and didn't intend to continue trying to persuade Kakashi Hatake. Instead, he returned to his residence to think of a solution, such as trying to lure a group of Iwagakure troops to the Tsuchikawa Canyon...

"etc…"

Kakashi Hatake grabbed Kabuto Yakushi's shoulder and whispered, "If you want to stop someone from killing, you can get another person to help you. His strength is definitely enough to stop this from happening, and you two happen to know each other..."

"Who?"

Kabuto sensed that Kakashi Hatake was about to say a familiar name.

"Akihara Kagura".

Kakashi Hatake uttered a name that Kabuto Yakushi was all too familiar with.

"..."

Kabuto Yakushi stared at Kakashi Hatake, a bitter smile playing on his lips: "The person I need to stop is Kagura Akihara..."

"Akihara Kagura wants to kill you?"

Kakashi Hatake glanced at Kabuto Yakushi with some surprise, then nodded quickly: "That's right, I've heard that guy mention wanting to kill you quite a few times..."

Kakashi Hatake seemed to have gained the upper hand in the conversation, and even began to seriously consider: "Since Kagura wants to kill you, it won't matter who helps you, right? With that guy's current strength, unless you can find the Five Kage to save you..."

"..."

The pharmacist's smile became even more bitter.

"Alright, alright, that's enough joking around."

Kakashi Hatake patted Kabuto Yakushi on the shoulder, comforting him, "Kagura Akihara was just joking, she wouldn't possibly want to kill you. You're all from Konoha's orphanage..."

"That's why Kagura wanted to kill me."

Kabuto interrupted him, saying with a displeased expression, "Go ahead and die. I'm going back to rest because I need to find a way to survive!"

"Don't rush off."

Kakashi Hatake frowned, holding onto him tightly and refusing to let go: "Kagura has always wanted you and Nonou Yakushi to leave Root, and she's been secretly vying with Itachi Uchiha for the position of Root's future leader. How could she possibly want to kill you?"

Third update!

10,000 words finished today!

(End of this chapter)