Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 397 Proposal

Seventeen years ago, the Uchiha clan faced their greatest danger.

With just the power of Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan, the deterrent effect was not enough to protect the entire Uchiha clan.

At that time, Uchiha Yun told him to give him some time. Not long after, Uchiha Yun activated the Mangekyou Sharingan, and Uzumaki Ku destroyed Root and killed Danzo.

The changes in the Uchiha clan over the past decade were facilitated by the shared stance of Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Kumo.

Over time, the coincidences led Zhishui to realize that perhaps these were not coincidences at all.

A conversation with Namikawa directly dispelled all the doubts and coincidences.

As someone who knows that Uchiha Kumo and Uzumaki Sora are actually the same person, Shisui is now more interested in how the Akatsuki organization will be dealt with.

Within the Akatsuki organization, the apparent leader was Nagato, who possessed the Rinnegan, but the one truly in charge was undoubtedly Uzumaki Sora.

Below them, the rogue ninjas of various ninja villages were not exactly known for their good character. The prolonged peace and quiet would inevitably become unbearable for them.

Of course, this is just Shisui's conjecture.

"The Akatsuki is currently the sharp blade hanging over the heads of the four great ninja villages. Without this blade, the four great ninja villages would not be so peaceful."

Uchiha Yun looked at Shisui as he spoke: "And in the Akatsuki organization, Uzumaki Sora is also a sharp blade over the heads of those unruly rogue ninjas. They can't cause any trouble for them yet."

"Nagato's goal has always been peace, and now that true peace has begun, he wants to maintain this peace more than anyone else."

Upon hearing this, Shisui remained indifferent, then, after a moment's thought, chuckled to himself.

"Since becoming the Uchiha clan leader, you've handled all the major issues before they could have any impact. With nothing to do, I can't help but overthink things."

Shisui sighed, "I was terrified when I first learned that secret, after all, no one could know what you were really thinking. Now it seems... what you wanted to do was always the right thing."

"However... the four great ninja villages have been oppressed like this for so long, and before rules are established, there will inevitably be times when they resist. Kumo, you still need to be careful."

Uchiha Yun replied, "Don't worry, judging from the current situation, the gap is widening."

……

The Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village.

Since the Fifth Raikage, Darui, died protecting the village, Kumogakure has not chosen a successor Raikage.

The deaths of two consecutive Kage have sombered the once proud and arrogant Cloud Village ninja. Their hatred for the Akatsuki is undeniable, but they have also been subtly influenced by the peace that has prevailed for the past four years.

The workload has decreased, reform proposals have come from Konoha, and the village is becoming more prosperous every day...

All of this makes it seem like the new generation of children can't understand hatred. Their parents are alive and well, they study every day, and after graduation, becoming a ninja isn't the only option.

The titles of the Fourth and Fifth Raikage only exist in books for them. They are no different from the Third Raikage, who died fighting alone against the enemy. They are all heroes who exist only in books.

As for Konoha... the books say that Konoha is the initiator of the peaceful and beautiful life we ​​have today, a friend of Kumogakure, and a pioneer in the ninja world.

Everyone knows that Konoha provided many industries and new technological products to Kumogakure.

"By the way, do you even know what you're doing?"

In Yunlei Gorge, Yukito rushed here, and looking at Killer Bee who had turned his back to her two years ago, she seemed very angry.

But Killer Bee, facing the clouds and mist, looked quite strange at that moment.

A chilling aura of chakra slowly emerged, and after its manifestation, it was completely extinguished.

After a while, Killer Bee turned around.

"What... happened to you?"

Yugito was shocked, because Killer Bee was no longer the same as before; decay and aging seemed to have prematurely descended upon him.

"It's nothing, I just couldn't suppress my feelings."

Killer Bee looked at Yugito as he spoke: "As a Jinchuriki, you should also be very clear that the chakra of a Tailed Beast contains far too much hatred. And the first step for a perfect Jinchuriki before the Waterfall of Truth is to confront their own heart."

"Everyone has their own thoughts, and everyone harbors hatred of negative emotions. It's just that the degree varies from person to person."

Killer Bee stretched out his hand as he spoke: "I wasn't too sad on the day the Third Hokage died. My older brother's tearful expression didn't affect me either, even though he confined me to Cloud Thunder Gorge from that day on."

"Because I know very well that my older brother did this because he was worried that one day I would also die in battle. And as a weapon like a Jinchuriki, once it appears, it will inevitably be targeted."

"But now..."

Yukito's eyes were filled with worry.

just now……

Now, Darui, the elder brother of the Fourth Raikage, has died in battle. He succeeded A as the Fifth Raikage, but he too soon died in battle.

With the fall of the Daimyo's prefecture, the administration of the Land of Lightning is largely determined by Konoha. Under these circumstances, is the existence of the Kage still necessary?

The Akatsuki chose Konoha as their partner, and the combined strength of Uzumaki Sora and Uchiha Kumo rendered Kumogakure powerless.

As hatred gradually accumulated, it became clear that he was beginning to lose complete control of the Eight-Tails' power.

Killer Bee, who used to rap, seems to have disappeared for a very long time.

"call……"

After sighing, Yugito slowly said, "You should know what I'm asking. Konoha will never allow anything used for war to exist."

Killer Bee was silent for a moment, then finally raised his head and looked directly at Yugito.

"It's only been about five years, but even high-ranking people like you are starting to be affected..."

"Peace... This kind of peace is certainly good. With economic prosperity, Cloud Village is very different from the past."

"But these things... shouldn't be built on my hatred!"

Killer Bee stood up: "The Third Hokage single-handedly held off all the Iwagakure ninja so that the main force could retreat. The Fourth Raikage, even with his entire body covered in black flames, fought desperately so that we could retreat."

"Darui...that kid risked his life to protect the village in order to fulfill his duty as a Shadow."

"The Third Hokage died in Iwagakure, my eldest brother died in Uchiha Kumo, and although Darui died in Uchiha Obito's death, it was also due to the delay planned by Uchiha Kumo."

At this point, Killer Bee tossed a roll of paper over.

When the wooden figure took it and opened it, it froze on the spot.

This scroll contains information about Konoha, showing that spies have been finding it increasingly difficult to survive since five years ago.

Therefore, caravans became a channel for gathering information.

In Konoha, there's a girl who's about ten years old and calls a man wearing a straw hat "Obito." This man is familiar with Kakashi and they are very similar in height and build.

"Uchiha Obito...?"

In Yukito's voice, shock outweighed confusion.

Killer Bee, on the other side, spoke up: "I've been thinking, thinking that if everything is Konoha's scheme, then this scheme seems too big."

"Nagato was a disciple of Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, and also a member of the Uzumaki clan. Uzumaki Sora had contact with Konoha very early on, almost 21 years ago, and he was also a member of the Uzumaki clan."

"With one positive and one negative aspect combined, they want to unify the entire ninja world, and now it seems that the plan has already begun."

Yugito involuntarily swallowed. Was this all part of Konoha's plan?

Whether it's Akatsuki or that Uchiha Obito, they're actually from Konoha?

For a moment, Yunlei Gorge fell silent.

After a long silence, Yugito finally said, "The application for technology to carry massive amounts of chakra was rejected by Konoha. They will never give us this technology."

Kirabi replied in a deep voice, "I never expected them to agree in the first place. This document was sent out on purpose to make them think that the matter was over."

"On the surface, the five great ninja villages are very peaceful, but they have never stopped espionage."

"The development of the Chakra Cannon has been discovered. Konoha won't let Kumogakure succeed with a single shot. Fortunately, when they discovered it, our difficulty was indeed in the carrier."

Yugito paused, then asked, "So this is to make Konoha think that because the carrier couldn't be completed, the chakra cannon couldn't continue, right?"

Killer Bee nodded slightly: "Sometimes, when people have the upper hand, they become more confident in the conclusions they draw. They'll think that Kumogakure wants to use Konoha's research department to complete the chakra cannon because Kumogakure can't make it."

"Habits are terrifying... They possess power like Uchiha Kumo, so they have nothing to fear."

Yugito frowned deeply: "That's too risky. Besides, your current state isn't right; you can't form your complete form anymore, can you?"

After he finished speaking, Killer Bee did not reply.

But in the silence, Yugito understood the answer.

After a long silence, Killer Bee spoke: "I need an opportunity, an opportunity that Uchiha Kumo has no choice but to face."

"Furthermore... Uchiha Kumo and Uzumaki Sora have reached a consensus that the peace of the entire ninja world depends on stability. Kumogakure will be fine, and as for me..."

"I stopped caring a long time ago."

……

Even after leaving Yunlei Gorge, Yukito's heart was still not at peace.

Peace can make people complacent, but some older generation ninjas still have memories of the era when the five great ninja villages were checking and balancing each other.

If Konoha is okay, why not Kumogakure?

The final straw that broke Killer Bee's back was that Obito Uchiha was living well in Konoha and even had the time to fawn over a little girl every day.

simply……**!

Was everything really caused by Konoha?

Moreover, even if the power of the Chakra Cannon is unparalleled, Uchiha Yun, who possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique, can easily avoid this attack unless it is aimed directly at Konoha.

Yugito scratched his head. The Two-Tails Matatabi had a deep fear of the Uchiha Cloud's power, but no one knew exactly how much.

Could an attack similar to a super-large Tailed Beast Ball really succeed?

Shaking his head, Yugito knew he couldn't persuade Killer Bee; once hatred began to fester and spread, no one could convince him anymore.

Because this is a change within oneself.

……

One week later.

Leaf Village, Park.

"Sasuke, Sasuke! You absolutely have to create a fire dragon with your Fire Release technique in a bit, you hear me?"

"Sai, remember to fly your big bird high! Make sure everyone sees the fireworks!"

"Ino! Why is there a missing piece on that flower over there? I paid for it! If it doesn't look good, I'll make you pay back!"

"Hey you! I told you to bring some butterflies, not a swarm of bugs!"

"Don't worry, I've already spoken to Shikamaru. The security forces here will turn a blind eye today. It's been reported, so even if there's a lot of noise, it won't be a problem."

"Karin, stop messing around and go play somewhere else!"

Anxious and frustrated, Naruto directed everything, having practically spent all his savings on this proposal ceremony.

Not only did he betray Sasuke's bath photos once again, but he also signed a series of unequal treaties with Ino, just waiting to betray his teacher.

While tugging at the steel wire and setting up the Fire Release trajectory, Sasuke was somewhat speechless. He looked at Sakura, who was helping him, and asked, "Is it really necessary to go through all this trouble? He's been dating Hinata since the Ninja Academy. Wouldn't proposing be the natural next step?"

Sakura gave Sasuke a nudge: "Hurry up, girls definitely care about these things, right? If it's too simple, wouldn't it lack romance?"

"Seriously, I never expected Naruto to pull something like this. I really envy Hinata!"

Sasuke rolled his eyes, then looked at the wires he had set up to see if they would work.

If things go wrong, that bastard has a ton of photos of me, including quite a few R-rated ones.

On the other side, he waved his hand and scattered a large number of insects on the ground. With the connection of chakra, the insects began to pupate, waiting for the moment when they would emerge from their cocoons and become butterflies.

"Kiba, has Naruto forgotten my name?"

Kiba, who was directing the two ninja dogs on their route, turned to Shino and said, "Weren't you already used to it? After all, your presence is so low, it's normal to forget about you, right?"

Karin looked around at the decorations with starry eyes: "Although this guy has always been quite annoying, I never expected him to be so romantic when he puts his heart into it. I'm so envious of Hinata."

Ino, who was filling in the empty spaces with flowers, gritted her teeth. If it weren't for Brother Yun's private photos and information, she would have just gone on strike.

It’s so deceiving!

With such a small amount of money, can you afford to buy so many flowers?

I have to make sure they don't wither by tonight, otherwise when I take them back to the shop tomorrow, my mom will definitely notice something's wrong.

They're clearly broke, yet they're putting on such a grand show; it feels like they're really losing out big time.

If it weren't for my love, ugh!

……

(End of this chapter)