Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 107 Danzo's name is quite useful!

Ebizo put forward a long list of conditions.

Danzo Shimura, however, maintained a smile until Ebizo finished speaking, then said, "Your price is too high. How about we part ways here and talk again when Konoha supports Amegakure's invasion of the Land of Wind?"

"...Aren't you going to haggle?"

After Ebizo finished speaking, his expression turned very unpleasant.

If the Fourth Kazekage hadn't died in battle, he wouldn't have bothered with Shimura Danzo!

He truly deserves to be called the most insidious and despicable villain in the ninja world. He's incredibly skilled at taking advantage of others' misfortunes. Danzo will surely meet a terrible end sooner or later.

"First, I'll speak to Amegakure on your behalf."

When Shimura Danzo said this, his face flushed slightly, though it wasn't very noticeable in the darkness. He continued, "Amegakure has produced a genius ninja who defeated the Fourth Kazekage and his guard. Their war mood is very high. It's already a miracle that you were able to achieve peace."

Ebizo said with some dissatisfaction, "Danzo, Konoha is an ally of Sunagakure, are you just going to stand by and do nothing?"

Danzo Shimura scoffed, "When the Fourth Kazekage invaded the Land of Rain, did he ever consider that Konoha was an ally of Sunagakure? In any case, I can only guarantee that war will not break out!"

"..."

Ebizo fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he finally nodded helplessly.

At this time, Sunagakure could not tolerate any turmoil; they would be content as long as they could achieve peace.

Since we can't get any results, we might as well rest and recuperate for now, and wait until Sunagakure becomes strong again, then we can use the Fourth Kazekage's death as an excuse to invade the Land of Rain.

"As for the mission entrusted to the Land of Wind..."

Danzo Shimura clearly brought up a topic that Ebizo was very concerned about, since without the Fourth Kazekage's gold rush, Sunagakure could only rely on mission commissions to obtain funds.

Danzo Shimura glanced at Ebizo and continued, "Your Sunagakure village's funds can last for a while, right? After some time, when the time is right, and I become the Hokage of Konoha, I will return your mission assignments."

"..."

Ebizo immediately gave him a look of deep distrust.

Almost none of those in the ninja world who dared to trust Shimura Danzo ended up in a bad way. Ebizo was his old rival, so naturally he wouldn't believe Danzo's verbal promises.

"How about this, I'll give you some information first?"

Danzo Shimura tapped his fingers on the table and said softly, "Your village's Jonin, Yura, is a spy who's being controlled. He's probably being controlled by the Mind Control Sand Technique. As for who's controlling Yura, I don't need to tell you, do I?"

"..."

Ebizo's expression changed drastically.

Yura is a Jonin in charge of the outer defense of Sunagakure. If Yura is controlled by someone, it is almost equivalent to Sunagakure being completely undefended.

Moreover, the technique of manipulating sand with one's mind has always been a secret skill of the puppeteers of Sunagakure.

Ordinary genius puppeteers would never have access to these things, and very few puppeteers are able to learn the art of mind manipulation. However, Ebizo happens to know two such people.

One of them was his older sister, Chiyo.

Obviously, Chiyo wouldn't use this ninjutsu on the villagers, so it could only be her grandson, Sasori of the Red Sand, whom Chiyo had taught him.

"Consider this news a bonus!"

Danzo Shimura slowly stood up and said softly, "If you agree to our deal, you can put the ninjutsu on the table tomorrow, and I will send someone to pick it up."

Danzo Shimura walked to the door, opened it, and added, "If you don't agree to our deal... no, I believe you will, because everything we've done is for each other's villages."

"I've accepted your deal."

Ebizo turned his head, looked at Shimura Danzo's somewhat aged body, and asked curiously, "But when will you become Hokage?"

"No need to rush."

Danzo Shimura gripped his arm and said earnestly, "I should be sixty-five years old this year, and it should be soon."

Ebizo: "..."

He's practically dead already!

At this age, what the hell are you still struggling with!

However, the information he obtained from Danzo Shimura was enough to pay for the reincarnation price, so Ebizo didn't bother to care about the subsequent mission assignments.

Sooner or later, we'll have to negotiate with Konoha anyway.

Instead of that, let's just listen to Danzo's story of how he became Hokage and have some fun!

Danzo Shimura remained unfazed and continued, "Even in my twilight years, a hero's heart remains undaunted. Even if I am over seventy, I will surely become the Hokage of Konoha!"

Ebizo: "..."

Why are you making up all these elaborate sets?

How could that old bastard Danzo Shimura possibly become Hokage?!

With the initial negotiations a success, Danzo Shimura seemed to be in a good mood. He continued softly, "At my age, it's certainly not easy for people to accept me, so I can only rely on my own strength."

Ebizo shook his head.

To be honest, he still didn't quite believe it.

Danzo Shimura seemed to know what Ebizo was thinking and suddenly said, "If Lady Chiyo were willing, she would now be the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure, wouldn't she?"

"I think... I understand what you mean."

Ebizo's voice suddenly lowered somewhat as he said, "Even if the Third Hokage died in battle like the Fourth Kazekage, Konoha is full of talented people..."

"I will kill those competitors."

Danzo Shimura's words sounded exceptionally firm and powerful. He looked at Ebizo and said, "If one day someone invites you to participate in a plan to destroy Konoha, then participate. On the day that plan succeeds, I will return the mission entrusted to you by Sunagakure."

"..."

Ebizo was somewhat confused.

"Okay, I'm going now."

Danzo Shimura slowly stepped out of the room and said coldly, "If anyone has deceived me, I will make them realize that the power of Konoha is not something a weak ninja village can resist."

"rest assured."

Ebizo shook his head and said, "We all have some principles."

The two old men, each controlling the dark side of the village, parted ways. Their negotiation seemed to have been successful, and they both got what they wanted.

That very night, Ebizo went back and confronted Yura, asking his sister Chiyo to lift the Mind Control Sand Technique. He also learned about Sasori from Yura.

In addition, Ebizo strongly advocated for a transaction with Shimura Danzo.

the next day.

A secluded retreat in this oasis.

A young ninja stepped into the room, picked up a scroll from the table, and gave a mysterious smile: "I didn't expect Shimura Danzo's identity to be so useful. I don't have any psychological barriers to using it. Anyway, he can't clear his name anymore, so it doesn't matter if he takes a few more blame!"

Yes.

The person who negotiated with Ebizo last night was Shimura Danzo, transformed by Uehara Naraku using his innate illusionary charm. He conquered Ebizo with his superb acting skills.

"As expected, I am a genius."

Uehara Naraku's smile grew even wider.

Side Quest: Obtain Self-Reincarnation (1/1), quest completed, reward skill Time Reversal.

Time Reversal: Casts a protective time spell on the target for 5 seconds; if the target dies within 5 seconds, the target's health will be reversed and the target will be revived. The skill consumes 125 chakra and has a 60-second cooldown.

This skill is not a true time reversal, but a pre-prepared resurrection skill, which can be described as a truly divine skill.

Unfortunately, the dead cannot be brought back to life.

The only option is to prepare for resurrection in advance for the living.

"Golden body frozen, cells dividing, time reversing..."

Uehara Naraku couldn't help but chuckle wryly, "Now that I have so many life-saving skills, it's practically impossible to die!"

Most importantly, this skill can be used to protect others, so that Uehara Naraku is not helpless when Konan and Nagato are in danger.

Uehara Naraku touched the ring on his hand: "Hmm, this time I've gained enough. It's time to go back to Amegakure and be my village accountant."

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