Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 323 Let's declare war in Orochimaru's name!

Just when Uehara Naraku thought the changes in the ninja world were magical enough, something even more bizarre would appear, refreshing his understanding.

He originally thought it was magical enough that the mastermind behind the scenes could even attend the Five Kage Summit, but now he has received a personal letter from Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, who actually wants to hold the Five Kage Summit in Amegakure.

So, who exactly is at fault?

Or has he ruined this world?

Uehara Naraku glanced at Konan, who had flown to land beside him, and gave a wry smile. He handed her the letter: "Lady Tsunade of Konoha wants to hold the Five Kage Summit in Amegakure..."

"..."

Xiao Nan's expression was also full of confusion.

After a while, Konan finished reading Tsunade's handwritten letter. In addition to asking whether the Five Kage Summit could be held in Amegakure, it also asked for opinions on how to deal with the S-rank rogue ninjas of Akatsuki.

"Naraku, what do you think?"

Konan looked at Uehara Naraku and asked softly, "Do you think we should agree to Tsunade's suggestion?"

"..."

Uehara Naraku was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said in a low voice, "Let's write her a letter to refuse her first! If the Kage of those great ninja villages dare to come to Amegakure, then we don't mind holding the Five Kage Summit in the village, but..."

At this point, Uehara Naraku sighed and said, "But right now, the ninja world is at its most dangerous. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow. Orochimaru and those traitors won't let the Five Kage Summit proceed smoothly. I'm just worried about what kind of trouble it might cause..."

Because Uehara Naraku wanted to send Uchiha Obito and Yakushi Kabuto to cause trouble at the Five Kage Summit, the Five Kage Summit couldn't be held in Amegakure...

Otherwise, it could easily trigger a chain reaction.

After mentioning the trouble, Uehara Naraku continued, "Akatsuki is quite calm now, so let's not make them feel threatened..."

The Akatsuki members trust Uehara Naraku so much, they'd definitely feel awkward and uncomfortable if they met people from their hometown. Who knows if these major ninja villages would arbitrarily demand the capture of their own rogue ninjas!

Those idiots in Akatsuki are having such a good time right now, why let outsiders like the Five Kage disturb their lives!

"…good."

Konan nodded and said softly, "Then I'll reply to Lady Tsunade now and decline her offer."

After Konan's reply arrived in Konoha, Tsunade realized that she had not thought things through. She was only thinking about resolving the feud between Amegakure and the other major ninja villages as quickly as possible, forgetting that conflicts in Amegakure were more likely to cause trouble.

In that case, we can only place it in the Land of Iron.

After Tsunade made contact with Mifune of the Land of Iron, she began to frequently contact the major ninja villages to determine the time and location for the Five Kage Summit.

Uehara Naraku also received an invitation.

Unfortunately, when Uehara Naraku received the invitation, he was having afternoon tea with the Akatsuki members. As a result, the Akatsuki members celebrated Uehara Naraku's infiltration of the Five Great Nations as if it were New Year's Day.

"Wow, Uehara, that's amazing!"

Deidara chuckled and put his arm around Uehara Naraku's shoulder, waving his little fist: "I really want to be your bodyguard and see what old man Onoki has to say!"

"Well…"

Uehara Naraku's expression was slightly embarrassed.

Deidara is such a goofball, he really dares to think outside the box!

Of course, if Deidara hadn't defected and had honestly inherited Onoki's Dust Release, he probably could have participated in the Five Kage Summit as the Fourth Tsuchikage.

What a clown! He doesn't want to be the Earth Shadow, all he wants to do is eat dirt every day!

"Alright, you all can rest here now!"

Uehara Naraku put down a glass of juice, glanced at Konan sitting between Ringo Ameyuri and Karin, and waved to her, saying, "Sensei, let's go! Let's go back and prepare, and explain things to the village."

"…Um."

Konan nodded, patted Karin's head, and finally comforted her, saying, "Karin, live well at the base. Don't worry about Kabuto's defection. Uehara said that Kabuto's defection won't affect you..."

"Yes, Lord Konan."

Karin pushed up her glasses, nodded seriously, and then looked at Uehara Naraku with a slight shift in her gaze.

The world of ninjas is a very complex place.

After Kabuto Yakushi defected, when he came to Akatsuki's base to take away the Gedo Mazo, he specifically told Karin to obey Uehara Naraku's orders and not to overthink things.

To be honest, Karin really doesn't think Kabuto would dare to betray Naraku Uehara, because Karin has always known that Kabuto actually showed Naraku Uehara a kind of incomprehensible respect and fear in private.

It is said that Kabuto Yakushi once told Karin that any ninja in this world who dares to defy Lord Naraku's will will not be able to control their own life and death, will never be able to break free from their emotional bonds, and will even be unable to find redemption for their soul...

All of Naraku's enemies will suffer mental torment for all eternity, a torment far more terrifying than physical torture.

How could someone who privately fears and respects Uehara Naraku suddenly betray him?

Besides, didn't Orochimaru say that he was always being played by Uehara Naraku?

Why do people say that Orochimaru is behind Kabuto Yakushi? Wasn't Kabuto always Naraku Uehara's spy?

Furthermore, since Kabuto Yakushi betrayed Naraku Uehara, why did he specifically warn her not to go against Naraku Uehara's will?

Karin clearly remembered Kabuto Yakushi's last words to her: "No matter what happens, never think of betraying Lord Naraku, or I, the person closest to you, will deal with you."

After betraying her, Kabuto Yakushi specifically warned Karin never to betray Uehara Naraku, otherwise, it was very likely that he, Karin's friend, would be the one to execute her.

Karin couldn't help but glance at Uehara Naraku again.

The young man, with his eyes narrowed and a kind smile on his face, was gently wiping the tea stains from Xiao Nan's lips, his face still bearing that doting smile...

Uehara Naraku, that guy, he really looks like a very good-tempered and easy-going person. He always seems to be so kind.

However, Karin has witnessed Uehara Naraku's most terrifying side...

At that moment, when Orochimaru was at his most triumphant, Uehara Naraku appeared in front of him and threw a wicked shuriken!

From then on, Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, disappeared.

Kabuto Yakushi, who had always been by Orochimaru's side, replaced him.

Karin looked at Uehara Naraku's kind face, and at the shadow beneath his feet. She seemed to see that shadow gradually transforming into a ferocious monster, growing so large that it blotted out the sky and covered the entire ninja world...

As Karin's gaze towards Uehara Naraku grew increasingly fearful, and sweat began to bead on her forehead, the actions of those around her startled her into hurriedly lowering her head.

Sitting near Karin, Ringo Ameyuri noticed Karin's actions, slowly sipped her tea, and said softly, "You should immediately forget any thoughts that shouldn't be there. Don't put yourself or your closest people in danger..."

"..."

Karin felt a chill run down her spine.

Unlike Minami, this Ringo Ameyuri didn't comfort the frightened girl; instead, she threatened her with a pointed message!

Kabuto Yakushi's betrayal... was it also under Uehara Naraku's control?

The ninja world is too complicated, isn't it?

This time, those who really need to understand, understand.

Moreover, this was a matter of life and death, so Karin didn't dare to think too much about it. Some things were dangerous even if she knew them in her heart, let alone saying them out loud.

Karin slowly lowered her head.

Uehara Naraku paid no attention to what was happening here. He rarely cared about trivial matters. He and Konan left Akatsuki's base and returned to Amegakure.

Even though Uehara Naraku was attending the Five Kage Summit as the leader of a small ninja village, he was entitled to bring bodyguards. Given Konan's recent situation, she insisted on going to the Five Kage Summit with Uehara Naraku…

It's really debatable who should go to the meeting and who should act as a bodyguard. Uehara Naraku actually prefers Hattori Hirakawa, their old tool from Amegakure.

It's true, I'm getting older...

She started to prefer spending time with men.

Unfortunately, Xiao Nan showed a very firm will.

Uehara Naraku stood on the balcony, glanced at Konan who was helping him pack his luggage in his room, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he slowly raised his finger.

next moment.

Uehara's will traveled thousands of miles away.

In the snow-covered land of the north, in a hidden underground laboratory, Kabuto Yakushi was still conducting compatibility experiments between the Rinnegan and Hashirama cells. He even began to increase the natural energy seals, hoping to complete the experiment as soon as possible.

For this reason, Kabuto also brought Jugo, whom Orochimaru had once captured, here to serve as his experimental assistant and to provide the source of the cursed seal with natural energy.

To be honest, Jugo is clumsy and could go berserk at any moment. Kabuto Yakushi is actually starting to miss Karin, his assistant…

Just as Kabuto had finished an experiment and obtained a crucial piece of data, and was about to take a short break, Jugo rushed over in a hurry!

"Hey! Those dead people underground have come back to life!"

"..."

Kabuto looked at the terrified Jugo with a puzzled expression. Was this Jugo the so-called "gap moe" (a cute contrast between his appearance and his personality)?

Normally, Jugo is very timid;

Once he goes berserk, Jugo would even dare to attack Sasuke Uchiha!

Kabuto looked at Jugo and sighed, "I understand. It must be our lord who sent the order... By the way, where's Sasuke?"

"Sasuke is still training outside..."

Jugo shivered and exhaled a cold breath, then asked curiously, "You mean, isn't Uchiha Sasuke cold wearing so little?"

"Of course I'm not afraid..."

Kabuto pushed up his glasses with a determined look on his face.

What kind of bizarre questions is Jugo asking!

Ninjas are supposed to be able to endure things that ordinary people cannot. Are we discussing whether they are afraid of the cold or not?

Just at this time.

A golden light flashed before their eyes, and Minato Namikaze stood in front of Kabuto Yakushi and Jugo, delivering Naraku Uehara's command.

"Kabuto, let's cause a huge ruckus at the Five Kage Summit!"

Uehara Naraku's voice was filled with gloom and an eeriness as he continued in a deep voice, "In Orochimaru's name, I declare to the world: The Fourth Shinobi World War has begun!"

I fell asleep while writing last night...

My fingers are so weak...

I'll update at least five chapters today, maybe six, because the generous donations from the big spenders yesterday have been enough, so I'll be adding one more chapter.

The two chapters I owed yesterday + my usual three chapters

At least the debt from yesterday has been paid off.

I'll write the list of acknowledgments this afternoon.

(End of this chapter)