Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 227 Don't let your blood stain my uniform!

Uehara Naraku greeted him warmly.

However, no one in the entire Hidden Mist Village dared to respond to his greeting, nor did anyone dare to relax. Everyone watched their figures with tense expressions.

Only four members of the Akatsuki organization came.

However, these four people acted as if they were nothing as the increasing number of Mist Ninjas emerging around them, and they were not at all inferior in terms of momentum.

The Mist Ninja had the advantage in numbers, but they dared not make a move against the Akatsuki members. This was because the Mist Ninja had recently heard that the Akatsuki had attacked and destroyed another great country, Sunagakure, turning the entire village into ruins.

Every ninja in the mist involuntarily began to hold their breath, staring at the four figures draped in black robes with auspicious clouds, not daring to even breathe loudly.

As a high-ranking member of Kirigakure, Ao was the first to arrive at the scene.

His gaze swept briefly over the four members of Akatsuki, his expression growing increasingly grim as he recalled the information he had received about Akatsuki from Konoha.

"Deidara, the S-rank rogue ninja from Iwagakure!"

Ao looked at the blond ninja who was laughing the most arrogantly among the four members sent by Akatsuki, and his expression became more and more solemn: "Deidara, participated in the Akatsuki's attack on Sunagakure, and personally captured the Fifth Kazekage Gaara."

The first person alone is difficult to deal with.

Ao's gaze shifted from Deidara to the red-haired boy-like ninja: "Sasori, an S-rank rogue ninja from Sunagakure, participated in the Akatsuki's attack on Sunagakure and once single-handedly conquered a country..."

This guy is even more difficult to deal with.

As someone who had participated in the Fourth Shinobi World War, Ao was well aware of the enormous casualties that a puppeteer of Sasori's caliber could cause on the battlefield.

Ao's gaze shifted from Sasori to Zabuza Momochi, his expression darkening further: "Zabuza Momochi, an S-rank rogue ninja from Kirigakure, the murderer of the Fourth Mizukage and the hero who ended the Blood Mist Era..."

To be honest.

The people of Kirigakure still have a good impression of Zabuza Momochi.

Although Zabuza Momochi killed the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, he also ended the Blood Mist Era of Kirigakure, thus ushering in a new chapter for Kirigakure.

As a result, Zabuza Momochi defected.

Not only that, during that period all three of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist deserted, and apart from Mei Terumi, there was not a single strong fighter to be found.

At once…

That's quite surprising.

Ao's gaze finally settled on the last Akatsuki member. The member was wearing a hood and was recognized as one of the strongest Akatsuki members in the ninja world.

Those who wear hoods are undoubtedly the strongest.

"Byakugan - Open!"

Qing's expression suddenly changed; his white eyes snapped open as he stared at the figure: "Let me see who you really are... This is..."

"Kill him."

A cold voice rang in everyone's ears.

The hooded ninja slowly extended his finger and pointed it at Ao, who had activated his Byakugan.

It was Uehara Naraku.

He almost forgot that there was a hidden Byakugan ninja in Kirigakure.

If Ao could see through his movements, wouldn't his infiltration be meaningless? So Uehara Naraku simply reached out and commanded the ancient dragon to launch an attack!

"roar!"

The next moment, the ancient dragon in the sky opened its mouth and spewed a huge fireball towards Qing's position, which fell directly into a group of Mist Ninja!

One by one, the Mist Ninja panicked and tried to avoid the onslaught of the giant fireball!

As the fireball in the sky grew larger in their field of vision, several Jonin frantically roared to get their subordinates to react: "Everyone, immediately unleash the Water Shock Wave Ninjutsu above yourselves!"

"Water Release·Water Crush Wave!"

Every Mist Ninja who had time to react immediately clasped their hands together and opened their mouths to spew out a huge stream of water into the air. Each stream of water quickly rose into the air, forming a huge waterfall in the sky!

At this moment, they no longer cared about how much damage the waterfall above them would cause; they only cared about being able to withstand the huge fireball falling from the sky!

Clearly, at this moment, the ninjutsu released by hundreds of Mist Ninjas was successful. The huge waterfall of sky formed a barrier, blocking the fireball that was attacking from the sky!

The fireball spewed from the ancient dragon in the sky was surrounded by endless water droplets, and the fireball was gradually evaporated, turning into a cloud of steam in the air...

All the Mist Ninja finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They blocked the attack from the monster from the Akatsuki organization.

If that fireball were to fall, very few people would survive, and the entire area would surely be reduced to ashes.

Uehara Naraku watched this scene, a meaningful smile appearing on his face beneath his hood. His lips curled slightly: "Heh...did you manage to block it?"

"Hahahahahahaha..."

Deidara, watching the Hidden Mist ninjas gradually relax, couldn't help but burst into maniacal laughter: "What a bunch of naive fools! Did they really think your summoning beast could only breathe fireballs?"

"We shouldn't be too harsh."

Uehara Naraku smiled and continued, "After all, this is a remote and backward Kirigakure village, so it's inevitable that their information is a bit behind. They're just like frogs trapped at the bottom of a well..."

"snort!"

Zabuza Momochi couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

This is where Akatsuki's predicament lies: whenever they mock a village, there's always a ninja from that village standing nearby.

However, Zabuza Momochi didn't say anything more, because based on his understanding of Akatsuki, their organization was very cautious in its actions. Sending two small teams of people was enough to pose a strong threat to a major ninja village, which Kirigakure could not possibly withstand!

"roar!"

The ancient dragon in the sky suddenly descended rapidly towards the ground, gliding along the edge of Kirigakure. Fireballs of flame spewed from its mouth, filling all the Kirigakure ninja with despair!

The enormous fireballs rained down on Kirigakure, turning the village, famous for its water-style ninjutsu, into a sea of ​​fire in the blink of an eye!

The Mist Ninja panicked and dodged, or used simple water-style ninjutsu to defend themselves, but their ninjutsu was completely ineffective and could not stop the fireballs falling from the sky!

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

A clear, crisp female voice rang out!

Suddenly, a water dragon rose into the air from somewhere in Kirigakure and opened its mouth to bite the ancient dragon in the sky, causing the ancient dragon to instinctively take flight and abandon its attack!

That's the Water Release ninjutsu of the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi!

Even though the ancient dragons possessed immense vitality, the impact of the Water Dragon Bullet Technique could not be ignored, especially since Mei Terumi, that woman, had two bloodline limits within her!

Each of them could pose a certain threat to the ancient dragons…

Acid is far more powerful than any physical attack!

This is Uehara Naraku's most beloved mount. He's going to take the Three-Tails away in a little while, so how can he let it get hurt!

Uehara Naraku raised an eyebrow, watching the Mist Ninja scrambling to avoid him and Ao fleeing everywhere, and said softly, "Tsk, this is really troublesome. If you reveal my secret, it will cause me a lot of trouble!"

"So it's Qingyao?"

Zabuza Momochi grinned, unable to resist scoffing, "You're scared this much by just a glare?"

"yes."

Uehara Naraku didn't deny it, but the next thing he said made Momochi Zabuza's expression change completely: "If he reveals my whereabouts, I'll have no choice but to destroy the entire Hidden Mist Village and kill all the ninjas there to prevent them from revealing my secret... Mr. Zabuza, would you be willing to help me kill Ao and keep this secret?"

Uehara Naraku knew Momochi Zabuza very well.

This guy has never been one to submit to anyone.

Of the four members of the Akatsuki Seven Ninja Swordsmen, only Zabuza Momochi refused to join Uehara Naraku, precisely because he harbored ambitions that did not match his strength.

However, the Akatsuki organization's power is now too great, which is why Zabuza Momochi has abandoned his thoughts of betrayal.

If the Akatsuki were to perish, Uehara Naraku had no doubt that Momochi Zabuza would immediately betray the Akatsuki and return to Kirigakure to become his Kirigakure hero.

"I'm going to kill him!"

Deidara waved his hand and threw down his giant clay bird, about to ride it to chase after Ao, lest that guy leak the news!

Zabuza Momochi gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "I'm going too!"

If Kirigakure is destroyed by Uehara Naraku, how could he possibly realize his long-suppressed ambition to seize power in Kirigakure?

Uehara Naraku watched as Momochi Zabuza drew the guillotine from his back and chuckled, "It's good that you've put your heart into this, Zabuza-san, but that guy won't escape!"

Uehara Naraku suddenly clenched his fists and whispered, "In this village, which is perfect for water-style combat, of course we need to summon a water-style summoning beast! Ninja Art: Summoning Technique!"

A tall figure appeared in the summoning seal beside Uehara Naraku; it was Uehara's other summoning beast, Deep Sea Titan!

"As you wish."

A giant anchor hook suddenly shot out and slammed towards Qing's position with almost no limit. This unexpected attack left Qing with no way to dodge. He could only stare in astonishment as his body was hooked by an anchor!

The next second, Qing's body was pulled back at lightning speed!

Ao's body was out of control, and he was unable to take any action. Even if he wanted to release a substitution technique, it was too late. The enormous force dragged him, and his body was instantly severely injured!

The scout captain of Kirigakure was pulled back by the anchor. By the time Ao realized what was happening, he had already landed at the feet of the Deep Sea Titan, his chest and abdomen covered in blood from the severe injury caused by the anchor.

Uehara Naraku slowly squatted down, looking down at Ao at his feet, and smiled, saying, "Your Byakugan discovered my identity, didn't it?"

"…yes."

Ao's body trembled slightly, and she stared at Uehara Naraku, who was wearing a hood, with a grim expression. She slowly nodded.

Uehara Naraku clapped softly and said in a low voice, "If you reveal my identity, I will destroy the entire Hidden Mist Village, and I will kill all the Hidden Mist ninja and villagers who know the truth. What will you do now?"

"you…"

Qing's face turned several shades paler in an instant.

Uehara Naraku pointed to the ancient dragon soaring in the sky and continued with a smile, "Don't think I'm lying, it was the one that destroyed the entire Sand Village. How about we guess, can it destroy the Hidden Mist Village?"

"..."

Sweat poured down Qing's forehead.

There is no doubt that the ancient dragon in the sky is far too powerful. If it continues to spew out huge fireballs, the entire Hidden Mist Village could be destroyed.

This guy wasn't lying to him.

Ao gritted his teeth and asked in a deep voice, "I want to know why you joined Akatsuki. If I remember correctly, your identity is quite famous throughout the ninja world."

Even the five great ninja villages dared not ignore your existence, and some even claimed that you were very likely to become the next ninja demigod. Now it seems that they underestimated you...

"We're not talking about the same thing."

Uehara Naraku's voice immediately turned low, and he said coldly, "What you need to do now is prove to me that you will not reveal the secret, so that I will be a little merciful and spare the entire Hidden Mist Village."

"..."

Qing fell silent again.

After a long silence, he slowly raised his head, a look of resignation on his face: "Kill me!"

"not enough."

Uehara Naraku raised a finger and shook it, chuckling, "Give me your eye roll, then prove how to keep a secret, and I can forgive your prying."

"..."

Qing fell silent once again.

Only the dead can keep secrets.

The members of this group have too many demands.

He was originally a talkative elder in Kirigakure, but in front of Uehara Naraku, he remained silent two or three times.

Deidara chuckled, rubbing his forehead, and said to Uehara Naraku, "Now I finally understand why the leader values ​​you so much. You're practically destined to be a member of Akatsuki! Even that bastard Hidan isn't as cruel and bloodthirsty as you!"

"Oh, you flatter me, you flatter me."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, looked down at Ao, and said, "Now, tell me your choice!"

"Let go of Qing!"

Just as Uehara Naraku was pressuring Ao, a tall female ninja arrived with a group of Kirigakure ANBU reinforcements!

It was Mei Terumi, the most powerful ninja in Kirigakure at the moment.

Clearly, she had already heard everything from the ANBU members beside her on her way here, and when she saw Ao lying disheveled next to Uehara Naraku, she immediately spoke up to stop him.

Uehara Naraku ignored Terumi Mei, who had rushed to help, and continued looking down at Ao: "Your last chance is before she reaches us. Make your choice. I'll be more lenient because of your willingness to cooperate..."

"I see."

Qing slowly closed her palms, forming a hand seal.

When Deidara and Sasori were about to kill Ao, Uehara Naraku stopped them: "Sasori-senpai, Deidara, I believe he will make the right choice. It is an honor for a ninja to sacrifice for his village."

Uehara Naraku's guess was correct.

After Qing finished forming the hand seals, he slowly removed his blindfold, which contained a protective array for his white eyes.

After all, his Byakugan is the only one outside the Hyuga clan in the entire ninja world, and it is also the most difficult bloodline limit for outsiders to obtain. In terms of strategic significance, it is extraordinary for the five great ninja villages. Kirigakure only obtained a Byakugan by chance.

All the Kirigakure ninja who were trying to follow Mei Terumi to rescue Ao involuntarily stopped in their tracks, because they witnessed a scene that caused grief to the entire Kirigakure village.

The elders in that village…

The village's somewhat talkative reconnaissance captain...

The most respected elder in that village surrendered to the enemy.

Qing slowly removed his blindfold, then forcefully removed his transplanted white eye, and handed it to the hooded member of Akatsuki as if on a pilgrimage.

No, to be precise, it should be a sacrifice to the devil, right?

After all, Akatsuki is so evil...

Ignoring the blood flowing from the socket of his Byakugan, which he had forcibly gouged out, Ao slowly handed the Byakugan to Uehara Naraku, pleading softly, "If I do as you say, you promised me you'd spare Kirigakure, right?"

"right."

Uehara Naraku reached out and took the Byakugan, whispering seductively, "There's a second thing: keep my secret..."

"hehe…"

Ao gave a bitter laugh, slowly stood up, reached for the kunai on his back, and whispered, "I understand, I'll keep this a secret..."

The next moment, just when the members of Akatsuki thought that Ao would be forced to commit suicide by Uehara Naraku, Ao suddenly thrust out a kunai and stabbed it into Uehara Naraku's heart!

His movements were incredibly fast!

Even Deidara and Sasori, who were right next to him, didn't have time to react!

It has to be said that after obtaining the Byakugan, Ao began to cultivate related ninjutsu and taijutsu, and this assassination attempt was almost at the fastest speed he had ever achieved in his life!

However, Uehara Naraku was even faster!

With a life energy of over 200,000, Uehara reacted almost instantly, snapping Ao's wrist and snatching the kunai from his hand!

Whoosh!

Uehara Naraku grabbed the kunai and swung it violently, slitting Ao's throat. Before Ao's blood could even spurt out, he kicked him away, saying, "This is my favorite uniform. Don't let your blood get it dirty, you treacherous bastard."

At this moment, the villain's evil aura is quite pronounced.

It's the third update tonight, damn it, 4800 words, I'm exhausted!

(End of this chapter)