Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 146 Call Me Emperor Uehara

Konoha has truly fallen into darkness.

After Naruto Uzumaki finished speaking his mind like a bamboo tube spilling beans, Jiraiya's expression grew increasingly solemn. In fact, Jiraiya himself had witnessed much darkness.

However, the Nine-Tails' rampage was instigated by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

This news was far too shocking; if it were to leak out carelessly, it would cause chaos in Konoha. Jiraiya waved his hand, summoning a Konoha ANBU member, and asked in a deep voice, "Where is the old man now?"

"The Hokage has been murdered!"

A dark force captain rushed over quickly, and his first words made Jiraiya's expression change again. What exactly is going on today?

After the ANBU captain finished speaking, he handed over a scroll: "Lord Jiraiya, the murderer who killed the Hokage has been surrounded. This is what we snatched from the murderer; please handle it!"

Fortunately, Jiraiya's prestige was high enough, otherwise this ANBU captain wouldn't know what to do, after all, the news on the scroll was too shocking.

Jiraiya glanced around and saw that the situation had stabilized before slowly opening the scroll that read "Letter of Alliance" and carefully reading it bit by bit.

There's a lot of information today.

Danzo Shimura secretly formed this humiliating alliance with Amegakure, which even included recognizing Hanzo of the Salamander as the Amegakure, supporting the Land of Rain's war against the Land of Earth, supporting the Land of Rain's invasion of the Land of Grass, and supporting Amegakure's siege of the Akatsuki...

As for why he did this…

This reason is readily available, and it has already occurred.

If Danzo hadn't signed this alliance agreement, why would a Rain Ninja risk war to assassinate the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi?

"But is this really in line with Danzo's character? Isn't that guy always talking about Konoha? How could he possibly sign such an alliance agreement..."

Jiraiya frowned, still somewhat doubtful, when Kakashi Hatake finally defeated Granny Chiyo with all his might and came before Jiraiya.

Upon arriving, Kakashi Hatake immediately sealed Danzo's guilt with a single sentence: "Baki, a high-ranking strategist in Sunagakure, has confessed that it was Shimura Danzo and Orochimaru who invited them to participate in the Konoha Crush plan, in exchange for returning the mission to the Land of Wind to Sunagakure..."

After saying that, Kakashi Hatake added, "By the way, Jiraiya-sama, there's another piece of news. Last night, a fierce battle broke out at Root headquarters, and Danzo Shimura is suspected of being missing or killed. The culprit might be Itachi Uchiha or Obito Uchiha..."

"I also have a message here."

Jiraiya raised his head with a somewhat grim expression and said, "Twelve years ago, Obito Uchiha was very likely acting on the orders of our Hokage to launch the Nine-Tails attack... Kakashi, it's said that you were also one of those who knew about it?"

Kakashi Hatake: "..."

Why would Jiraiya know about this?

This news was also told to Jiraiya by Naruto Uzumaki.

Naruto overheard a lot of information last night and told it all to Jiraiya at once.

Naruto Uzumaki wouldn't doubt someone his father had personally promised him he could trust.

Jiraiya was somewhat incredulous when he first heard the news that Naruto had been brought in, but seeing Kakashi Hatake's expression, he clearly already knew the answer.

"The Hokage position is such a headache..."

Jiraiya rubbed his forehead and said in a deep voice, "Let's not talk about the past. Now that both old men are dead, they've left us with so many problems."

Kakashi Hatake nodded and said softly, "However, the Sand Shinobi who attacked the village have now been brought under control, their leader Chiyo has been captured, and the One-Tailed Jinchuriki's rampage has been stopped..."

"It seems only that Rain Ninja who assassinated the old man is left, right?"

Jiraiya slowly stood up, looked at Uehara Naraku who was still wreaking havoc in the distance, and said in a deep voice, "I remember that brat had a pretty good relationship with Konoha before, right? Send someone to tell him that Shimura Danzo is dead, and his battle has lost its meaning."

"Then let Kai and I go!"

Kakashi Hatake drew a kunai with a flick of his wrist and said softly, "I have a pretty good relationship with Uehara, so I'll try to persuade him to surrender. But he killed the Third Hokage, so what should we do with him?"

"Let's subdue them first, then contact Amegakure to negotiate!"

Jiraiya gave a deep order, still not taking Uehara Naraku seriously.

On the high platform of the Chunin Exams arena.

Uehara Naraku has already defeated wave after wave of Konoha ninjas. His Dark Harvest skill is stacking up rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, his three main attributes have increased by four or five hundred points.

Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy leaped onto the high platform, waving their hands to repel the ANBU ninjas who were besieging Uehara Naraku, lest they be caught in the crossfire.

After everyone had backed away, Kakashi Hatake spoke up, saying, "Put down your weapons, Uehara. You've already lost!"

Furthermore, we saw the secret alliance agreement between Amegakure and Shimura Danzo, but Shimura Danzo died last night, so your alliance agreement is invalid…”

"Dead? Shimura Danzo is dead?"

Uehara Naraku's face instantly turned ashen. He gripped the purple chakra broadsword in his hand tightly and aimed it at Hatake Kakashi!

Uehara Naraku's lips trembled slightly, and his voice gradually became agitated: "I already informed Lord Hanzo of this good news in advance, and now you're telling me the alliance agreement is invalid? How am I supposed to explain this to Lord Hanzo?!"

Uehara Naraku's arm clenched tightly, and it began to tremble: "Hatake Kakashi, I came to Konoha to take the Chunin Exams because I wanted to tell everyone that Amegakure is not to be bullied!"

In order to make Amegakure stronger, and to ensure that the Land of Rain could survive among you great powers, I betrayed my conscience and made an alliance with Danzo Shimura. Now you're telling me that the alliance is invalid!

I absolutely refuse!

I absolutely will not accept it!

Kakashi Hatake! That's an alliance agreement personally signed by Danzo Shimura! Lord Danzo Shimura promised that he would support us, and Konoha would support us!

He promised me!

The words, actions, and expressions he made in those few minutes made Uehara Naraku believe that he might never have such a realistic performance again in his life.

He was a genius ninja from Amegakure.

Within those few minutes, the character of a Rain Ninja on the verge of collapse, who longed for his hometown to become stronger, was vividly portrayed.

Uehara Naraku felt he might be unable to suppress his laughter, so he threw his head back and let out a wild laugh: "Hahahaha... Kakashi, how can the alliance agreement signed by your Konoha high command be invalid? You're kidding me, aren't you?"

Uehara Naraku's smile gradually turned terrifying: "Kakashi, we're friends, and Guy, we're friends too. You're joking, right? I just received the alliance agreement today, and for it, I went against my conscience and assassinated an elder, and now you're telling me the agreement is invalid!"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy fell silent.

They fully understood Uehara Naraku's devastated state of mind, and even felt a little sorry for him. He was a genius ninja, not only powerful but also skilled in medical ninjutsu.

During the month that Uehara Naraku spent in Konoha, he was always polite and kind to everyone they met.

Now, Uehara's face was filled with a crazy smile!

"Uehara, calm down."

Kakashi Hatake felt a moment of shame for having doubted whether Naraku Uehara's kindness was feigned. He slowly extended his palm, signaling Naraku Uehara to calm down for the time being.

Kakashi Hatake continued to persuade him, "Calm down. This situation is irreversible, and you've very likely been deceived by Danzo!"

"Yes, Lord Kitahara Naraku!"

Might Guy, his expression somewhat serious, mimicked Kakashi's advice: "Calm down first. Everything is still negotiable. Although that alliance agreement is invalid, Konoha and Amegakure are still friendly allies!"

"Hehehehehe..."

Uehara Naraku flipped his palm over and laughed coldly: "Did Lord Shimura Danzo deceive me? Then what am I? Do you know what a crime it is for a Rain Ninja to deceive Lord Hanzo? My death alone cannot appease Lord Hanzo's wrath!"

As Uehara Naraku spoke these words, he even felt as if Hanzo of the Salamander was still alive. He gritted his teeth and continued, "My teacher, my elders, will all be implicated because of this. Do you know what they mean to me?!"

I understand how you feel.

Kakashi Hatake sighed.

Danzo Shimura was indeed a huge trap; whoever jumped in was doomed.

When Kakashi was still young, Shimura Danzo tricked him into assassinating Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Hiruzen Sarutobi should have executed him.

Otherwise, such a terrible tragedy would not have happened today.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi himself was killed by enemies lured by Danzo.

Uehara Naraku gripped his purple chakra broadsword tightly, a mad glint in his eyes: "Kakashi-san, Guy-san, the alliance agreement absolutely cannot be invalidated! I absolutely refuse to accept it!"

Uehara Naraku suddenly swung his chakra broadsword: "If Konoha doesn't acknowledge it, then I'll use my own power to obtain what's in the alliance agreement!"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake reluctantly drew his kunai and sighed softly, "Fine, let's catch him first! Guy, be careful, Uehara is a tough nut to crack!"

"Kakashi, is there no room for negotiation between us?"

Might Guy tightened the bandages around his hand, and said in a deep voice, "It would be a disgrace to fight Lee's savior!"

"Let's figure out a solution for him after we catch him!"

Kakashi Hatake leaped towards Naraku Uehara: "Uehara's mental state isn't right. We have to take him down first. For Konoha, quelling the chaos is the most important thing!"

"Kakashi, do you think you can defeat me?"

Uehara Naraku brandished his purple broadsword and engaged Kakashi in fierce combat. His voice grew hoarse as he declared, "Now I'll use your life to exchange for Konoha's recognition of our alliance!"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake's face was full of helplessness.

This mentally unstable guy, doesn't he even look at the situation?

The entire Hidden Leaf Village has returned to peace. All the enemies have either fled, surrendered, or been captured. Only one Rain Ninja remains. What kind of trouble can he possibly stir up?

However, there are indeed people who have high hopes for Uehara Naraku.

In a corner.

After seeing Kaguya Kimimaro and Haku off, Kabuto quietly returned here. He looked at Uehara Naraku, who was somewhat mad on the rooftop of the high platform, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

"You really put on a great performance, Naraku-sama."

(End of this chapter)