Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 110 My name is Uehara, a top-tier green tea bitch (Second update! Please subscribe!)

After returning to Amegakure, Uehara Naraku's life gradually became more regular.

Besides training with Konan every day, Uehara would occasionally sneak off to Nagato's place to secretly perform Star Infusion for him a few times. The rest of the time, he would work as the accountant for Amegakure.

This kind of life is quite leisurely.

Every now and then he would encounter a hydrangea who wanted to challenge his position, and Uehara could tell that the hydrangea really wanted to become Konan's disciple.

It was really difficult to dampen Uehara Nao's enthusiasm.

Since helping manage the accounts of Amegakure, Uehara Naraku has encountered Kakuzu and Sasori the most, because Kakuzu always has ways to make money, and Sasori successfully created Rasa's puppet.

Sasori of the Red Sand tossed out a sealing scroll and looked at Uehara Naraku, saying, "I've come to hand over the gold dust and withdraw my experimental funds."

Kakuzu walked into Uehara Naraku's office and placed a box of money on the table: "I've come to pay and collect the gold dust to be sold."

"Alright."

Uehara Naraku accepted Kakuzu's money, took out about half of it, and handed the rest to Sasori of the Red Sand. He then took Sasori's gold dust scroll and said, "Sori-senpai, here's the experimental funding you requested."

Uehara Naraku took Sasori's gold dust scroll and handed it to Kakuzu: "Kakuzu-senpai, here's the gold dust you wanted. Remember to exchange it for more money."

This job made Uehara Naraku feel like he was working as a middleman.

Sasori and Kakuzu were speechless at Uehara Naraku's actions. Couldn't this guy at least be a little discreet, even if he was just a middleman?

If these two start making deals in private, Uehara Naraku might be forced to lose his job. Fortunately, they are still relatively law-abiding.

After Kakuzu and Sasori left, Uehara Naraku began to practice his hand seals again when an uninvited guest arrived.

Jue's body emerged from the office.

Looking at Uehara Naraku with despair, Kuro said in a sinister tone, "Uehara, it seems Konan trusts you a lot!"

"After all, I'm Teacher Konan's student!"

Uehara Naraku tilted his head, scrutinizing Zetsu's figure, and asked, "Zetsu-senpai, are you here also to apply for funding?"

"No."

Black Zetsu shook his head, looked at Uehara Naraku with a sinister smile, and said, "I want to talk to you about the future of Akatsuki."

"..."

Uehara Naraku's eyelids twitched, and he looked at Zetsu speechlessly: "I'm just an intern at Akatsuki, and Zetsu-senpai is just an Akatsuki informant. We don't need to care so much, do we?"

"No, it's absolutely necessary."

Black Zetsu slowly stood in front of Uehara Naraku and said in a deep voice, "It seems Konan is hiding something from you. It's time to tell you the truth about the existence of Akatsuki... Uehara, have you heard of the Eye of the Moon Project?"

"..."

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Uehara Naraku's forehead; he sensed something was wrong.

If I remember correctly, Nagato and Konan only revived the Ten-Tails, a super weapon. Only Black Zetsu, Obito, and Kisame knew about the Eye of the Moon plan that extended after the Ten-Tails.

Is Black Zetsu trying to recruit him into the Eye of the Moon's clique?

Now, how should he answer?

Ten minutes later.

After half an hour.

An hour later.

After discussing the Eye of the Moon Project with Black Zetsu, Uehara Naraku sighed with lingering satisfaction, "I never imagined that the Eye of the Moon Project, capable of creating a new world, would be the true essence of peace..."

"Hehehe... Peace maintained by force cannot last long."

Black Zetsu, looking like a promising student, nodded to Uehara Naraku and said, "Although Lord Madara has passed away, I will still carry on his will and ensure that the ninja world achieves this flawless peace..."

"I will support Senior Jue."

Uehara Naraku nodded firmly, a fervent glint in his eyes: "Once the Eye of the Moon Plan is completed, there will be no more war in this ninja world. The Akatsuki's dream, passed down from Lord Yahiko's era, will be realized in our hands!"

This really tests an actor's skills.

Because Uehara Naraku was afraid that he might burst out laughing unintentionally.

Zetsu's lips curved into a smile: "Obito Uchiha was also a participant in the Eye of the Moon Project. He was so foolish that he was disliked by everyone."

He was serious about that.

Black Zetsu genuinely disliked Obito Uchiha, who was always causing trouble.

These Uchiha clan members always liked to be self-centered, thinking that the ninja world was under their control. What has become of them now?

They were kicked out of the game right away!

Black Zetsu noticed Uehara's surprised look and continued, "However, Obito is also a powerful person who can help us collect the Tailed Beasts in the future."

I recently investigated his background and found that he doesn't seem to be doing too well. Perhaps Akatsuki could make good use of his knowledge of the Eye of the Moon Project and the Rinnegan.

I think so too.

Uehara Naraku nodded, and said with a helpless expression, "Although Obito-senpai had an extreme personality, he was at least a powerful ninja... but not all the Akatsuki members viewed Obito-senpai the way I do."

Uehara Naraku lowered his head and pondered for a while before continuing, "Zetsu-senpai, we can only wait for the right opportunity to mention Obito-senpai to Konan-sensei."

"Um."

Black Zetsu didn't believe that Uehara Naraku could accomplish it immediately.

Through gradual and subtle influence, it can regain control of Akatsuki. At least for now, it has persuaded Uehara Naraku, which is a significant step forward no matter how you look at it.

From then on, Uehara Naraku's daily routine included another task: finding a suitable opportunity to sow discord between Obito Uchiha in front of Konan and Nagato.

Occasionally, Black Zetsu would also secretly observe.

Unfortunately, without exception, Uehara Naraku's manipulative remarks only made Konan more dissatisfied, and made Black Zetsu question his existence.

One day, Black Zetsu finally couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward to ask, "Uehara, is Obito really that annoying?"

"How could that be?"

Uehara Naraku habitually smiled: "Although he attacked me, his comrade, because of the leak of his identity, I still think Obito-senpai is not bad. I have already forgiven him."

Even if he accidentally killed me, it wouldn't matter. As long as the Eye of the Moon Plan succeeds and brings true peace to the ninja world, I'm willing to sacrifice myself.

"..."

Black Zetsu's expression was slightly strange. It looked up at Uehara Naraku, sighed, and said, "That idiot Obito is really annoying."

"No way!"

Uehara Naraku shook his head and smiled, "Actually, apart from the fact that he almost killed me by accident, he's usually a pretty lively senior, and I think he's easy to get along with."

"No, that's just being a chatterbox."

Black Zetsu's expression was somewhat cold, but in his heart he cursed Obito Uchiha to the core.

Uehara Naraku was such an easy pawn to be persuaded by him. Obito didn't even think twice before wanting to kill him. He really was an idiot.

After Black Zetsu left, Uehara Naraku went to see Hozuki Mangetsu.

Uehara Naraku directly gave Hozuki Mangetsu a task: "Find an opportunity to go to Kirigakure and tell Terumi Mei that it was Uchiha Obito who has been controlling the Fourth Mizukage to implement the Blood Mist policy."

"Is it really him?"

Hozuki Mangetsu looked somewhat surprised.

To this day, Hozuki Mangetsu still doesn't know the truth.

This news was known only to Uehara Naraku and Hoshigaki Kisame.

"It really is him. Kisame knows about this too."

Uehara Naraku nodded and solemnly instructed, "Uchiha Obito possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan that Uchiha Madara once had, making it very easy for him to control a Jinchuriki."

After saying that, Uehara Naraku handed Hozuki Mangetsu a note: "This is information about Uchiha Obito. You can say that you found it all out yourself."

"clear."

Hozuki Mangetsu agreed, a smile appearing between his sharp teeth: "Then I can take this opportunity to see Suigetsu."

He had been away from Kirigakure for a while and really missed his younger brother.

However, Uehara Naraku glanced at him and poured cold water on him: "Don't forget your plan. When you go back this time, you can make your brother hate even more."

"…good."

Hozuki Mangetsu nodded sullenly.

(End of this chapter)