My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 29 Viper

As expected, it was about Jiraiya. Hyuga Yuto's mind raced, but his expression remained completely unchanged.

"Who is it?"

"The Toad Sage".

"Oh... Jiraiya-sama?" Hyuga Yuto said softly.

"I am a Konoha ninja, and I must know what your purpose is in seeking out Lord Jiraiya."

There's nothing wrong with what they said. If Yahiko and the others had delivered the letter on official business, it would definitely have reached Jiraiya. The fact that they entrusted it to a Konoha ninja in private clearly shows that they didn't want outsiders to know. As a Konoha ninja, Hyuga Yuto should ask about it both logically and emotionally.

Yahiko nodded and said the words he had prepared beforehand:

"The three of us spent some time with Jiraiya-sama, and we're old friends."

"How can I prove it? I couldn't possibly forward a letter of dubious origin to Lord Jiraiya."

"It's alright, I won't make things difficult for you." Yahiko chuckled.

"Just pass on a message for us. I trust you have the technique to communicate quickly with Konoha. Once you receive Jiraiya's reply, you can deliver the message with peace of mind."

Tell me about it.

"So, in other words, [the frog board has been flipped over]," Yahiko's smile was warm and nostalgic.

"Don't worry, we are Jiraiya-sama's friends."

"Frog board" is a secret code between Jiraiya and Amegakure, known only to the four of them.

"Alright, I will use a summoning jutsu to send those words back to Konoha."

"Thank you, this is very important."

"It's nothing, I'm on vacation anyway."

"In return, Hyuga-kun, we won't let you work for nothing." Having built the Akatsuki organization over the years, Yahiko had developed the magnanimity and skill of a leader. He stepped forward, faced Hyuga Yuto, and said earnestly:

"What does Hinata-kun want? We'll do our best to fulfill your request within our capabilities."

"Hmm..." Hyuga Yuto turned his head to the side, glanced at the indifferent Konan, and then looked at Nagato, who was standing with his head down:

"Do you have any money?"

Konan narrowed her beautiful eyes. As the person in charge of intelligence and money in the Akatsuki organization, she was now a complete miser, preferring to risk her life rather than spend money.

"Money is not important to Hyuga no Tama. Offering money as a thank you gift is disrespectful." Konan's voice was cold, but her words were quite eloquent, suggesting she had experienced quite a few ups and downs over the years.

Well, it seems the money to build the base will have to be saved up painstakingly. Hyuga Yuto clicked his tongue inwardly and changed his request:

"Do you have anyone who is proficient in chakra nature transformation? I have a technique that I haven't finished yet."

Yahiko's eyes lit up:

"Okay! No problem, Nagato."

Standing at the final vortex opening of the long gate, the voice was very gentle:

"I understand, Hinata-kun. I will guide you."

"You?" Although he knew that Nagato Uzumaki was an unparalleled genius, possessing not only the Rinnegan like the Sage of Six Paths, but also mastering six chakra nature transformations that no one else could possibly have, making him a top figure in the field of "techniques," Hyuga Yuto still had to feign ignorance and pretend he didn't know this information:

"You don't look that much older than me... Is it really okay?"

"Please trust him, Hyuga-kun." Yahiko's tone was brimming with undisguised pride.

"My brother, Nagato, is the most talented ninja I have ever seen."

"Alright, I doubt the leader of the Akatsuki would lie to me." Hyuga Yuto yawned.

"While waiting for Jiraiya-sama's reply, I..."

"Stay here, Hyuga-kun. We'll find you a room so Nagato can give you more guidance."

……

A few minutes later, Hyuga Yuto was led out by Asano Kaoru, while the Amegakure trio stood still, showing no intention of leaving.

"Hyuga Yuto... Tsunade's disciple..." Yahiko pondered the conversation, reflecting on it with a sigh.

"If everyone were so willing to communicate, there wouldn't be so many tragedies and conflicts in the world."

"But Yahiko," Konan began:

"Isn't he trusting us a little too much? He just followed Shigen in. Would a Hyuga genius be so unguarded? He..."

"It's normal for Tsunade's disciple to know about us. Her teacher has met us and might have mentioned us sometime." Yahiko turned around, touched Konan's cheek, and pinched it slightly, chuckling.

"Don't overthink it, it's too tiring. Relationships between people shouldn't be that complicated."

"Hmph..." Xiao Nan spat at him, her face flushed, but she wasn't angry.

Nagato smiled with his arms crossed, watching the two of them with amusement, without saying a word; he was a professional sugar-eating expert.

"Alright, you..." Xiao Nan coughed lightly and sighed:

"Should we really ask Jiraiya-sensei for help? Won't that cause him trouble...?"

"It's just seeking advice. We've never encountered this situation before, and we need an experienced elder to tell us how to break this deadlock." Yahiko seemed to realize something, and scoffed.

"The Akatsuki is growing larger and its composition is becoming more and more complex... A small team of just a few people might all be spies sent by other countries! This is extremely disadvantageous for us."

Konan and Nagato also sighed, feeling helpless about their current predicament.

The Land of Rain is a strategically important location, and chaos and riots are commonplace. As the Akatsuki organization grows stronger, Yahiko and his group realize that many of their actions have been known to the outside world in advance. Not only Hanzo of the Salamander in Amegakure, but also the five great ninja villages outside the region are fully aware of their plans.

The serious leak of their own intelligence is a fatal blow to an organization dedicated to restoring peace to the ninja world.

No one wants to be stabbed in the back by their own people when they are taking action. Although Yahiko has dreams, he can also distinguish between what is important and what is not. However, although several thorough investigations and purges have uncovered a few spies, the overall effect has not been very good.

Today, Takeda Seigen, the fourth-ranking figure in the organization, was ambushed on the street by more than a dozen assassins from the gold exchange. The actions of the higher-ups were completely known. Who can believe there was nothing fishy going on?

While external enemies are certainly despicable, the venomous snakes lurking within are the true threat to the Akatsuki organization!

……

The Akatsuki organization, in its underground steel base.

After making sure Hyuga Yuto was settled, Asano Kaoru hurriedly returned to her room.

She is Takeda Seigen's most trusted subordinate, serving as his assistant, bodyguard, and secretary. Today, Takeda Seigen was assassinated, and the enemy has learned the top-secret route of the high-level operations. Tomorrow morning, Asano Kaoru must report to Yahiko and the others with her analysis and make a judgment on who is most likely to be the leaker.

Of course, this is only a small part of her heavy workload.

Kaoru Asano brewed herself a cup of hot tea, drank it all in one gulp, then took out a scroll and began writing on it with special ink.

"To Lord Danzo: The operation to leak information about the Takeda's power has been completed, but today, Hyuga Yuuto appeared in Amegakure, suspected to be sent by Senju Tsunade..."

(End of this chapter)