Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 173 The Shady Merchant!! (1/2) 5200

Konoha, the home of the Uchiha clan.

Itachi, who had just finished his mission and promised to practice ninjutsu with Sasuke, had to stand Sasuke up again because of Kakashi's arrival.

"Don't look at me like that. After all, it's the Hokage who wants to see your brother, and the matter is indeed quite urgent."

Kakashi reluctantly explained to Sasuke.

However, Erzhuzi merely snorted at him, then looked at Itachi, who was already preparing to leave, and asked, "Brother, you're not going out on a mission again tomorrow, are you?"

Itachi smiled and tapped Sasuke's forehead with two fingers: "I won't be leaving the village for missions for now. If I have time tomorrow, I'll practice ninjutsu with Sasuke."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sasuke nodded happily.

The two then went outside, where Shisui was already waiting for them.

"So, Shisui, you already guessed it? Itachi's younger brother is really attached to him..."

Shisui, who was standing to the side, smiled and replied, "That child lost his father when he was young, so it's normal for him to be attached to his older brother. Let's go, the Hokage is waiting for us."

Kakashi nodded, then looked at Itachi and asked, "No missions tomorrow? You seem pretty busy lately."

Itachi shook his head slightly: "That person appeared in the village and specifically asked to fight Kumo. Under these circumstances, the Hokage will probably arrange for Shisui and me to stay in the village temporarily, just in case. Perhaps... that includes you too."

Yes, while the purpose of the vortex is still unclear, the village's fighting force must be left behind as a precaution.

Kakashi reached out and pressed his hand on the mask covering his eyes. The power of the eye left behind by Obito has now become the village's reliance.

Obito, you should be happy about this situation, right?

Immediately, the three of them teleported towards the Hokage Building.

Shisui, who was leading the group, glanced at Kakashi behind him. It had been almost seven years, and the Hokage still hadn't told Kakashi who that guy was.

Right.

Shisui witnessed firsthand the profound impact the battle at Kannabi Bridge had on Kakashi.

In this situation, it was indeed inappropriate for the perpetually gloomy Kakashi to know the other party's identity.

Furthermore, compared to the third generation, the fourth generation's approach is far superior...

……

Hokage Building.

The three who had just arrived encountered Uchiha Yun, who had also been brought there by the Anbu.

"You guys came too? It seems the Hokage is quite wary of Uzumaki Sora's power..."

Itachi looked at Yun and replied in a deep voice, "That guy probably has a lot of abilities now, including my Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu. Don't underestimate Yun."

Yun nodded casually: "Perhaps that's why the Hokage summoned us to gather intelligence. Don't worry... I haven't lost yet."

Shisui, standing behind Itachi, glanced at Yun, hesitated for a moment, and then reached out to touch his left eye.

Kakashi, who was standing nearby, then said, "Let's go in. We can summarize the intelligence together later."

As soon as he finished speaking, the four of them walked into the office door that Kakashi had already opened.

……

"Uzumaki Sora suddenly appeared in Konoha and challenged Kumo to a fight. We do not yet know his purpose."

After a moment of contemplation, Minato looked at Yun and said, "As for the information we have about Uzumaki Sora, he already possesses a great deal of ability: proficient in the Flying Thunder God Technique, the First Hokage's Wood Release, the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques..."

Minato then looked at Itachi: "The previous report said you made a deal with Uzumaki Sora, so it's Itachi's turn to be the first to add something."

Upon hearing this, Itachi nodded and then said, "I have noted the reason for the transaction in the report, and what I am adding here is only my guess that he will exchange for the ability."

"In the trading space, Uzumaki Sora once said that apart from the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan, I have no other power that he would be interested in. Therefore, Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu are the first choices."

"Tsukuyomi: It can pull the enemy's consciousness into a genjutsu for a split second when they make eye contact, and that split second lasts for seventy-two hours. That is to say, even if another chakra breaks the genjutsu afterward, the mental damage for seventy-two hours is still unavoidable."

"As for Amaterasu, the inextinguishable black flame is also a power that Yun possesses. The only characteristic to be wary of is its activation speed, as it is essentially instantaneous due to its ocular nature."

As soon as he finished speaking, Minato nodded.

At this moment, Shisui, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "Uzumaki Sora... should have also made a deal with Sasuke."

???

These words made Itachi turn around instantly and look at Shisui with surprise and suspicion.

Shisui smiled helplessly and replied, "At that time, Sasuke was arguing with you because of Shinji. Besides, Sasuke was probably tricked by Uzumaki Sora, so naturally he wouldn't tell you such an embarrassing story."

"You've been scammed?"

Itachi paused for a moment, then looked at Shisui and asked, "But Sasuke doesn't even have the Sharingan. What could Uzumaki Sora possibly want from him?"

and many more!

In an instant, Itachi thought of the answer he had been investigating and had already learned some of the results of.

"Indra's chakra? He can even replicate this kind of reincarnated power?!"

Itachi's words made Minato frown slightly...

The reincarnation of Indra's chakra, as explained by Yun earlier, is located within Uchiha Sasuke's body.

After learning about this situation at the Naka Shrine, Minato began to pay more attention to Sasuke.

Although the exact purpose of Indra's chakra reincarnation—the son of the Sage of Six Paths—is unknown, Uzumaki Sora is willing to make a deal for it…

So... perhaps this so-called chakra reincarnation has a very unusual function.

As for the exchange of chips in the transaction, that's not the case. We won't consider that.

Considering Sasuke was merely a ninja trainee and hadn't even awakened his Sharingan, Uzumaki Sora was extremely picky.

After all, even the teacher Jiraiya was deemed to have no value...

At this moment, Shisui sighed and said, "Itachi, the fact that Uzumaki Sora was willing to make a deal with Sasuke for the reincarnation of Indra's chakra, and even played a word game to gain Sasuke's leverage, proves something..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Itachi, who was standing to the side, was stunned.

Indeed, doesn't Uzumaki Sora's actions prove that the reincarnation of Indra's chakra will not have any negative impact on Sasuke's own will?

"call……"

Itachi breathed a sigh of relief upon realizing this. Heaven knows how many documents he had consulted in the Uchiha clan's territory over the past year in order to investigate the name Indra.

Yun chuckled and said, "He even lies to children. This guy is truly shameless."

Minato sighed and shook his head, saying, "The other party's strange trading ability, coupled with his seemingly all-knowing intelligence, is terrifying enough on its own."

As he spoke, Minato recalled their first transaction, paused, and then added, "Furthermore, the other party's intelligence capabilities... might even be the ability to foresee the future."

Predict future?

Shikaku, who had remained silent until now, hurriedly spoke up: "If it's about foresight, then we cannot agree to this battle!"

Minato understood Shikaku's meaning, but still shook his head and said, "Predicting the future is just my guess. I understand what you mean; you're worried that he foresaw that he would win this battle, which is why he specifically requested to fight Kumo, right?"

"But perhaps... he foresaw defeat? If he truly knew the future, then his control over what would happen next might be the decisive factor in this battle, so he needed to lose?"

Shikaku frowned slightly and replied, "The Hokage's guess is too arbitrary. The probability of that is not high. In fact, it can be said that... it's practically nonexistent."

Shikaku's first rebuttal was very firm.

In fact, since taking on the role of assistant, he has always been considerate of the Hokage in many matters.

Sometimes, he would even guide Minato to discover things, rather than directly stating the answer.

But this time is different!

The outcome of the battle between Uzumaki Sora and Uchiha Kumo will influence the other four major ninja villages' perceptions of Konoha's fighting strength.

If the existing fear cannot be transformed into overwhelming terror, then the result will inevitably be counterproductive.

Minato shook his head slightly: "I understand what you mean, but what can Uzumaki Sora, who possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique, do if he doesn't agree?"

"To explain in detail, Uzumaki Sora, possessing the Flying Thunder God Technique, can appear anywhere in Konoha at will, coming and going freely. Having no foundation, no one can catch him!"

After he finished speaking, Shikaku fell silent.

In fact, when Minato explained his abilities before, he had wanted to ask about the Flying Thunder God Technique.

What kind of information could make the Fourth Hokage trade such an ability to a stranger?

But this question is obviously not one that can be asked. The fact that the Hokage deliberately avoided this matter before was already a very clear reminder.

"call……"

At this moment, Uchiha Yun exhaled, looked at everyone and smiled, saying, "Perhaps you... don't know much about the power of the Sharingan at its peak in the Uchiha clan."

As Yun spoke, he looked at Shikaku and said, "As someone from around the same era as the Hokage, I have never witnessed the power of the two warlords of the Warring States period. The landscape of the Valley of the End has now been transformed into a tourist attraction."

"To put it another way... regardless of the outcome, this battle will only serve as a greater deterrent to the other four great ninja villages."

"Onoki of Iwagakure has witnessed the terror of Madara Uchiha, and Kirigakure has been isolating itself for many years. This battle may give Kumogakure and Sunagakure, who have begun to forget, a clear understanding."

Shikaku looked at the clouds, as if he wanted to say something...

But at this moment, Minato looked at him and said with a smile, "Shikaku and I were indeed born around the same time. I only learned about the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha from historical records, which is why I was so shocked by their power."

Minato then looked at Kuma and said, "I haven't given Uzumaki Sora an answer yet. Before that, I might be able to offer you some assistance."

Yun was taken aback. Help?

What kind of help? Teaching me the Flying Thunder God Technique?

If his talent for space-time ninjutsu is exposed, his disguise might be revealed!

……

Konoha, commercial street.

After eating a bowl of ramen by himself at Ichiraku Ramen, Sora Uzumaki took Konan on a shopping spree.

Fish balls, takoyaki, sugar figurines...

After trying all the snacks, I was completely satisfied with just one bowl of ramen.

He turned to look at Konan, who was still holding snacks, and sighed, saying, "The challenge has been sent. Before Konoha responds, take a break."

"Huh? Hmm."

Xiao Nan nodded blankly, then looked at the snack in her hand.

The sugar figurine reminded her of her childhood days as a homeless person.

At that time, Nagato hadn't joined yet, and Yahiko and he relied on stealing to survive every day. If they got caught, they would definitely be beaten up.

After being beaten, Yahiko would take out his meager savings and buy himself some sweets.

What just happened...

Thinking of this, Konan shook her head slightly. Yahiko was already dead, and although the person in front of her looked very similar, he was not Yahiko.

At that moment, Kong, who had walked to the entrance of the mask shop, turned around and waved.

After Konan arrived, she asked, "Would you like to buy a mask? You've come all the way to Konoha, you should at least get a souvenir to take back, right?"

Konan's gaze sharpened slightly as she looked at the mask, then she shook her head and said, "Things from Konoha aren't souvenirs to me. Besides, right now, all I want to do with masks is smash them."

These words startled Kong, who sighed and continued walking forward.

Xiao Nan continued to follow behind.

"At this age, people can no longer be judged by good or bad, since everyone's perspective is different."

Uzumaki Sora turned to Konan and asked, "But if you knew the previous generation's stance, do you think everyone in Konoha is an incorrigible villain?"

These words surprised Xiao Nan.

Sora continued, "From Yahiko's perspective back then, no ninja village or group was entirely good or bad. To borrow a phrase from Nagato..."

"Conflicts originate from resources, ideologies, cults, resentment, love... Conflicts naturally arise from these things. Not everyone in Konoha is a hopeless bastard. If we want this world to truly achieve relative peace, then this is very important..."

As Uzumaki Sora finished speaking, Konan, who was opposite him, also fell into deep thought.

After a while, Xiao Nan raised her hand and took a bite of the sugar figurine in her hand.

At that moment, a familiar little figure appeared in Kong's line of sight.

And his gaze instantly met Kong's.

"Shady businessman!!!"

With a roar, all eyes on the street turned to him.

Uzumaki Sora hurriedly pulled Konan away with the Thunder God, but at that moment she felt a hand grab her clothes.

Without even turning around, Kushina knew who the brat behind her was just by sensing his presence. Otherwise, she probably would have slapped him already, and Kushina would have definitely gone berserk.

"Don't even think about running away! By the way, what did you lie to Sasuke about? Why did he call you a shrewd businessman?"

At that moment, Sasuke ran over and grabbed Uzumaki Sora: "You actually came to Konoha?!"

Kong sighed helplessly, thinking that he should have used little black figures to make the trade everywhere.

Although Erzhuzi in front of him could be easily kicked to death, he was already in the wrong, and besides, Erzhuzi was just a child...

"Alright, it feels a bit like a coincidence, but we were just having a normal transaction. How can you call me a swindler?"

Erzhuzi persisted, "You even fool children. You couldn't get away with that in that place, but now that you're in Konoha, humph!"

With a cold snort, Erzhuzi looked at Naruto and said, "Go to the Hokage Building and find my brother. Your dad just needed to speak with him, so get him here quickly and don't let this guy get away!"

Uh!

Seeing that Naruto, who was pulling him from behind, seemed to really be going, it didn't seem right for Minato and the others to catch him in the act of such an embarrassing scene...

Kong then said, "The Hokage and your brother both know me; they've made deals with me. Even if they come, they can't do anything to me, believe it or not?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Uzumaki Sora grabbed Konan's hand and immediately activated the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Along with Sasuke and Naruto, they were suddenly on the trunk of a giant tree.

As soon as they appeared, Naruto and Sasuke almost lost their balance and fell, but luckily Sora pulled them back up.

"Look, I can run away with ease, can't I?"

Naruto was startled by the sudden spatial teleportation and froze for a moment: "This...this is my dad's Flying Thunder God Technique?!"

Sora nodded, and then the pupils in his eyes changed instantly, revealing Itachi's three-scythe-shaped kaleidoscope.

"See? I have the abilities of both the Hokage and Itachi Uchiha. They can't stop me."

Sasuke was furious. He held onto the empty clothes tightly and wouldn't let go. His eyes were even a little watery.

His voice changed slightly: "I...I don't care, you've taken my bargaining chip, you have to tell me who else knows the identity of my father's killer."

Sasuke's words stunned Naruto, who had initially thought he was just a shrewd merchant.

But unexpectedly, this also involves Sasuke's deceased father.

After the Ninja Academy started, they visited the memorial three times on their own, and a long time ago... Naruto also knew something about Sasuke's father.

"Uncle... if you know how Sasuke's father died, please tell him."

At Naruto's pleading, Konan, who was standing nearby, asked in surprise, "You also do information trading with children? Or do you use deception?"

Uh!

These words immediately embarrassed Kong.

How can you call it lying? You were clearly telling the truth...

"call……"

Exhaling, Uzumaki Sora used one hand to hold down Sasuke's head and the other hand to hold down Naruto who was climbing up.

"You two should really stop now, shouldn't you?"

"Bang! Bang!"

One of them took a shove, and the two little ones immediately quieted down, covering their heads and sitting on the tree trunk.

Kong looked down, thought for a moment, and said, "With your current power, even if you knew, what could you do? Besides, I remember you didn't seem to have a deep affection for your father, did you?"

Erzhuzi raised his head and replied, "But my brother cares! I... also want to be able to help."

Naruto, standing to the side, pouted: "Anyway, lying to kids is wrong, and this old man is a bad kid who lies to children..."

The last word was swallowed back under the threat of Kong raising his hand, and Naruto made a face and turned his head away.

Sora scratched his head helplessly. At this time, Akatsuki had just made progress, and Black Zetsu was still useful as Kaguya's medium.

Exposing Black Zetsu in the open at this point would not benefit my subsequent plans.

and……

The transaction was already completed, and there was nothing left for Erzhuzi to take a liking to. As a businessman, there was no value left to exploit.

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