Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 184 Negotiations failed, so let's release Uchiha Obito!

Tsunade paid no attention to the threat uttered by Uehara Naraku.

She believed that if Sunagakure, Konoha, and Kirigakure simultaneously pressured and suppressed Iwagakure, they would be able to force the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, to make concessions.

The Akatsuki organization was merely a group of mercenaries employed by Onoki.

As long as the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, voluntarily relinquishes the Land of Grass, Konoha can morally claim this land, so why should it care about the Akatsuki's attack?

"Uehara Naraku, wait."

Just as Uehara Naraku was about to leave, Tsunade stopped him.

The woman stepped forward and stood in front of Uehara, a smile playing on her lips: "Besides the matter of the Land of Grass, we have many other things to discuss, such as information about Orochimaru and the Akatsuki organization. I am very interested in these."

"Oh, we're not interested in those."

Uehara Naraku quickly shook his head and said softly, "With the protection of the ninja demigod Hanzo in Amegakure, the Akatsuki and Orochimaru dare not operate in our Land of Rain."

The reputation of Hanzo the Salamander is truly well-deserved.

Although Hanzo the Salamander had been dead at the hands of Uehara Naraku for four or five years, Uehara Naraku's words made it seem as if Hanzo was still alive and kicking in Amegakure.

Tsunade looked at Uehara Naraku and suddenly chuckled, "Hanzo of the Salamander is quite old, isn't he? Do you really think he can protect you forever?"

After speaking, Tsunade slowly approached Uehara and whispered, "If Hanzo of the Salamander was still at his peak, why would he let a brat like you come out? I'm quite curious why that old guy would let a kid make all the decisions for him..."

As a ninja whom Tsunade had once fought, she acknowledged Hanzo of the Salamander's strength, after all, that guy had single-handedly defeated the Legendary Sannin of Konoha and a large number of Konoha's elite ninjas.

However, human lifespan has an end.

Even powerful ninjas are no exception.

Even if Hanzo the Salamander was a demigod ninja, his body would age and his strength would decline; this was irreversible.

Over the years, Hanzo the Salamander has never left Amegakure.

Even starting four or five years ago, Hanzo began to entrust all the diplomatic and other work related to Amegakure to that little guy, Uehara Naraku.

Tsunade had reason to suspect that Hanzo of the Salamander was no longer strong enough to maintain his reputation as a demigod ninja, and that his body might even be afflicted with diseases due to the Salamander's toxins. Otherwise, she wouldn't have sent Uehara Naraku to attend a meeting of this level in his place.

Although Chiyo is not the Kazekage of Sunagakure and Mei Terumi is not the Mizukage of Kirigakure, their actual status and power are not much different.

This is a meeting on par with the Five Shadows Conference!

"There is no need to doubt Lord Hanzo's reputation."

Uehara Naraku slowly lowered his head, looking down at Tsunade's face, and said earnestly, word by word, "Hokage, do not forget that the title of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha was a reward from Lord Hanzo to you. You should be well aware of his strength."

Looking into Tsunade's eyes, Uehara Naraku continued in a deep voice, "Everything I've done is at the behest of Lord Hanzo. Amegakure desires peace, but we will never fear any provocation of war."

"Heh, if he really could..."

Tsunade looked up at Uehara Naraku, her smile unchanged, then suddenly changed the subject, saying, "Why did the initial draft of the treaty between Konoha and Amegakure mention requiring Konoha to assist Hanzo in suppressing the Akatsuki?"

That first draft is still in the Hokage's office in Konoha.

It is said that it was a treaty signed by Shimura Danzo, who invited Amegakure ninja to assassinate the Third Hokage, which caused Konoha to lose a considerable amount of money. One of the clauses was to assist Amegakure in eliminating the Akatsuki organization.

At that time, Konoha really should have taken it seriously.

"Oh, it doesn't matter what you think about that."

Uehara Naraku certainly couldn't say that it was something Yakushi Kabuto wrote randomly.

Uehara Naraku tapped his forehead and said, "Under Hanzo's command, we have driven out Obito Uchiha and his gang and destroyed their secret base in the Land of Rain."

After finishing speaking, Uehara Naraku looked at Tsunade and smiled, "I heard some news: Akatsuki has partnered with Orochimaru again... I hope you two have good luck! Those guys are really annoying!"

"..."

Tsunade's expression turned slightly unpleasant.

The next moment, Tsunade slowly lowered her arm that had been blocking Uehara, allowing Uehara Naraku to walk out of the venue.

Watching the young Rain Ninja descend the steps, Tsunade suddenly spoke again, "Uehara brat, you've really changed a lot!"

"..."

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Uehara Naraku stopped and turned to look at Tsunade, chuckling softly, "People always change."

"It's bigger than I imagined."

Tsunade sighed softly and said in a low voice, "I can't see a single trace of the boy I met back then in you now!"

"..."

Everyone cast questioning glances at Tsunade and Uehara Naraku.

Uehara Naraku awkwardly covered his forehead and turned to leave the venue.

After watching Uehara Naraku leave, Shizune walked to Tsunade's side and whispered, "Lady Tsunade, is this negotiation over?"

"Otherwise what?"

Tsunade frowned and sneered, "Now that we've gathered the power of three great nations, does that old man Onoki still dare to insist on not backing down?"

Through a series of diplomatic maneuvers, Tsunade forged a brief alliance among the three great nations, the most powerful alliance in the history of the ninja world.

Even Onoki wouldn't dare take the risk!

Unless someone gives him enough courage.

After leaving the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Grass, Uehara Naraku clasped his hands together and whispered, "Ninja Art: Summoning Jutsu!"

A coffin emerged from the ground.

Obito Uchiha lay expressionless in the coffin, coldly glancing at Uehara Naraku, whom he had summoned.

What is this little bastard up to now?

"I have a task for you."

Uehara Naraku looked at Uchiha Obito, a hint of wickedness creeping onto his face: "Help me attack the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Grass, and make Konoha suffer as many losses as possible. Oh, and remember to wear the Iwagakure ninja uniform."

Uehara Naraku chuckled and added, "In that case, you'd look like a shameless scoundrel trying to instigate a war between Konoha and Iwagakure."

"asshole!"

Obito Uchiha instantly flew into a rage, clenching his fists tightly: "Uehara Naraku, who do you think you are? Do you really think you can control everything?!"

"Of course I can't control everything."

Uehara Naraku slowly approached Uchiha Obito, chuckled, and said, "Obito-senpai, all I need is to control you!"

Looks like I need to warn you one more time!

Oh right, the one still in the underworld is named Nohara Rin, right?

I know she definitely doesn't want you to do anything too harmful to Konoha, so if you secretly leak my information to others, perhaps Nohara Rin will forgive you?

As Uehara Naraku said this, he saw a slight hint of interest on Uchiha Obito's face, and he abruptly changed the subject, continuing, "But if that happens, that woman Nohara Rin will be resurrected by me, and then she'll be under my control..."

Seeing the change in Obito Uchiha's expression, Uehara Naraku slowly smiled and said, "Now you have two choices in front of you. One is to revive Nohara Rin and let her be under my control to attack Konoha, and the other is to attack Konoha yourself."

"Obito-senpai, as a man, I bet you wouldn't want that poor little girl's soul to suffer any more torment, right?"

These words were somewhat malicious.

If Obito Uchiha's reanimated form had chosen to leak Uehara's information, he might have felt a sense of relief, but that would have meant Rin Nohara would have to come back and suffer.

So what will he choose?

Do I even need to think about it?!

Obito Uchiha stepped out of the coffin and looked earnestly at Naraku Uehara: "Naraku Uehara, my soul is no longer pure. I will let you do as you please and will have no will to resist. But you must promise that you will never disturb Rin's peace..."

"rest assured."

Uehara Naraku interrupted Uchiha Obito, chuckling, "A mere ninja like Nohara Rin, and a powerful ninja with the Mangekyou Sharingan—who do you think we should choose?"

"it is good."

From this moment on, their deal was established.

From now on, Obito Uchiha will be under the control of Naraku Uehara, once again becoming the mastermind who disrupts the ninja world, with no will to resist.

After Uehara Naraku's reminder, Obito Uchiha realized his true feelings. He no longer sought Rin Nohara's forgiveness, but rather the peace of Rin Nohara's soul.

In his lifetime, Obito Uchiha spared no effort to recreate a new world; now, Obito Uchiha, in order to allow Rin Nohara to rest in peace underground, is about to fall back into the darkness of the past.

Looking at Uchiha Naraku's smile, Obito gritted his teeth in hatred: "Uchiha Naraku, you really are a devil, even more terrifying than Black Zetsu..."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Uehara Naraku waved to Uchiha Obito and said, "Alright, go! Go attack the Konoha ninjas of the Land of Grass!"

After watching Obito Uchiha disappear into a space-time vortex, Naraku Uehara chuckled and said, "Perfect, you can meet your friends now... I hope this time you won't disappoint me, Mr. Kakashi, Obito-senpai!"

(End of this chapter)