Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 81 Testing

"It's all bare all around..."

"Why build the houses so tall?"

"There aren't many trees or plants..."

"The environment in Kumogakure is truly terrible!"

Throughout the journey, Kai kept muttering to himself and looking around, never stopping for a moment.

Kakashi, who was walking ahead, noticed that the Cloud Village's Mabui's eye was twitching, so he grabbed Guy and covered his mouth.

Then he apologized to Mabui, saying, "I'm sorry, I might be feeling a little dizzy because I'm not used to being in Kumogakure yet."

After calming down, Mabui replied indifferently, "In the entire ninja world, only Konoha of the Land of Fire occupies the most fertile land, which is why Konoha is always targeted in every ninja war."

Yun, who was standing to the side, smiled and said, "Ah Kai is indeed a bit too blunt; he's really being rude."

These words made Mabuyi look at Yun. "So outspoken?"

Kirabi stepped forward and waved: "After arranging them, you should still report to your elder brother, right? Mabui..."

"I understand... Master."

As Mabui spoke, he led the group back to their lodgings, ignoring the argument between Akai and Kakashi behind him.

Yun frowned, it seemed that Yunyin was very patient with their plans.

That Fourth Raikage, with his volatile temper and constant table-smashing, actually agreed to this plan. Shouldn't they have just swept through the enemy lines, killing everything in sight? Like how the Third Raikage was dragged down and killed.

……

"Please get some rest tonight. Tomorrow, Kumogakure will hold a grand welcoming ceremony to celebrate the formation of the alliance between the two villages."

"Bang!"

After Mabui closed the door and left, Kakashi, who was standing nearby, formed hand seals and sensed for a moment.

"Although it can't compare to the teacher's perception, it shouldn't be a big problem."

After Kakashi busied himself setting up a small barrier, he asked, "Was Yun testing me just now?"

Yun nodded slightly and replied, "In that situation, there was no rebuttal. Moreover, I know Killer Bee's personality very well. The tone of his last sentence implied disapproval."

Kakashi pondered for a moment before replying, "It's also possible that Kumogakure is very interested in this alliance, after all, they and Iwagakure had a blood feud during the Third Shinobi World War..."

Nodding, Yun replied, "That is indeed a possibility, but the Anbu received some information before... I think the Fourth Hokage also has this information, which is why they are being so cautious."

Intelligence obtained by the secret service?

After nodding, Yun glanced at Kai, who was already fast asleep and had eaten and drunk his fill, and turned back to say, "Kumakubi stole a secret technique from Kirigakure. Kirigakure sent ninjas to pursue them. Because they are allied with Iwagakure, Iwagakure will send reinforcements."

"In the battle of Green Gorge, Iwagakure betrayed Kirigakure and stabbed them in the back. For some insignificant gains, alliances are nothing but a piece of paper in front of the Tsuchikage."

Kakashi's gaze narrowed slightly across from him.

There's not much to say about the dirty dealings between Iwagakure and Kirigakure; the most important thing here is Kumogakure's objective.

Stealing the secret techniques of the Hidden Mist?

Since the Third Shinobi World War, the Hidden Cloud Village has been active in the areas of secret techniques and bloodline limits. Are they now starting to take action against major powers?

They colluded with Iwagakure to stab Kirigakure in the back, a feud that involved killing the Third Raikage with sheer numbers, and they just gave up like that?

Uchiha Yun smiled and said, "The Hidden Mist Village obtained a Byakugan from the Hyuga clan before, and the Byakugan's abilities were surprisingly useful for reconnaissance during the war..."

Kakashi paused, looking at the clouds and then at Guy: "But none of us have Byakugan..."

Yun smiled, stood up, and said, "There's nothing we can do about things that haven't happened yet. I'm going to wash up now and get some rest."

Watching Yun turn and head towards the bathroom, Kakashi frowned in thought.

Do you roll your eyes?

If there were any other opportunities, it would be when the Cloud Village envoys went to Konoha.

But if this happens...

We can only strengthen surveillance; we can't truly bind them. The other side is already prepared.

Kakashi shook his head, stood up, and patted his face with both hands.

It's all just Yun's speculation; such subjective conjecture may not be true. It's also possible that Yunyin truly values ​​its alliance with Konoha, which is why it's been so patient.

……

Raikage Building.

Mabuyi has finished reporting on the entire welcoming mission, including Kirabi's willfulness.

However, the more reckless Raikage clearly didn't care about that at all, and instead looked at Killer Bee and asked, "Bee, how are Kakashi and Uchiha Kumo's powers?"

Kirabi shook his head slightly: "There wasn't a long battle; it was merely a probe into their defensive awareness."

As he spoke, he looked at his elder brother and said seriously, "Brother Ai, the current Hokage of Konoha is not the Third Hokage, but the Yellow Flash, the young Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze."

"If...if the other side doesn't compromise, we'll start a war. And then..."

"Bang!!!"

The Fourth Raikage smashed the table in front of him with a single punch, stood up, and said, "If they won't compromise, then we'll beat them until they do!"

An older Cloud Village ninja spoke up, "The Fourth Hokage of Konoha is indeed very young, but youth should not give him the courage to start a war."

"Intelligence indicates that Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, defected more than nine months ago. The other two Sannin, Jiraiya and Tsunade, have been pursuing Orochimaru's whereabouts, while Tsunade has been gambling everywhere."

"And then there's Danzo of the Root of Darkness. He was a schemer from the same era as the Third Hokage, and he also died in the village for some reason."

"Konoha's fighting strength from the Third Shinobi World War is now largely depleted. Therefore, we believe... the likelihood of Konoha daring to wage war against Kumogakure is not high."

The Cloud Village ninja then addressed the Fourth Raikage, saying, "The Raikage-sama is well aware of the Byakugan's importance in warfare. The Cloud Village must possess that ability to see through objects and detect things from a great distance before the next Shinobi World War!"

The Fourth Raikage closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then opened them and looked at Killer Bee.

"The envoy from Konoha will stay in the village for a few more days. After the welcoming ceremony tomorrow, I need you to test Uchiha Kumo's power."

"I need to know to what extent Uchiha Un can utilize the bloodline limit that surpasses the ordinary Sharingan."

Killer Bee's face was completely indifferent at that moment. He nodded and left without saying a word.

"Bang!"

The loud slam of the door clearly expressed his dissatisfaction to the person inside, especially since he hadn't even started rapping.

Is that kid destined to be an enemy just because they live in different villages?

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(End of this chapter)