Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 123 The Assembling of the Mad Filial Duo (10,000 words, please subscribe)

After briefly greeting Tianzang and reiterating that he shouldn't tell anyone about what happened tonight, he...

Xiuze then went straight home; he had many things to think about tonight.

"I never expected Obito Uchiha would do me such a big favor?"

Xiuze's mind was actually buzzing. For a moment, he even doubted whether Uchiha Obito was his "bond"!

The extent of their assistance was astonishing, even to Xiuze himself.

Furthermore, Shuzawa earned so many Freedom Points from Obito; he's a true bro.

"In that case, the Uchiha clan's plan this time needs to be planned in more detail, and the areas that may be covered need to be delineated."

Xiuze pondered to himself, after all, with the Akatsuki members coming, a major battle was inevitable.

How to handle all of this—the battle begins, all the Uchiha who deserve to die die, find someone to take the blame, and redefine the Uchiha clan rebellion.

These are all things that need to be carefully considered, but just then, a voice pulled him back to reality.

"Xiuze, you're back?"

"Oh, Yugao, you're here too."

Looking up, Xiuze saw Xiyan's face and immediately smiled.

Just as he was about to make a move, he suddenly saw Uchiha Hikaru behind Yugao, and he immediately stopped.

"It's so late, aren't you resting yet?"

"Listen to her story about your friend."

Uchiha Hikaru raised an eyebrow; she had originally intended to leave, but now she didn't want to.

"I didn't expect you to actually have such a friend."

"What you're saying is ridiculous. Isn't it normal for me to have an Uchiha friend?"

Xiuze raised an eyebrow, but he quickly laughed.

"Now you know I wasn't lying to you, right? My main principle is 'sincerity'."

Sincerity is the ultimate weapon, and Xiuze knows this. However, he himself is sometimes unsure whether his sincerity is genuine.

"I just find it strange."

However, after looking Xiuze up and down, Guang asked him a question without giving him any face.

"Since he was your friend, and you had a three-year bond with him, but given the current situation, he has probably met with misfortune."

But you seem completely unsadulterated, as if you don't care about it at all.

Is he really your friend?

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Xiuze fell silent for a moment. He seemed to remember that he had dug up this "evil old Uchiha" in order to deal with this "evil brat Uchiha" Obito.

Why is she already at odds with me before I've even met Obito Uchiha?

But it must be said that she did give Xiuze a wake-up call.

After Shisui's 'death,' his reaction was far too calm, not at all like someone who had a three-year bond with him.

But on second thought, it seems to fit the character more?

After all, he was an excellent ninja trained by Lord Danzo!

"My former trainer told me that no matter what happens, I shouldn't show too much emotion."

Thinking of this, Xiuze spoke up naturally.

"The more emotions you have, the more of your own situation you expose, and the more weaknesses you reveal."

To suppress our own emotions and become a competent tool is the purpose of our existence.

Of course, I'm not qualified, and I don't want to be, but I've retained some of the habits I had during training.

"Xiuze."

Xi Yan roughly understood what Xiu Ze was talking about, and she immediately felt a little sad.

Suppressing personal feelings and retaining only the perception of tools

Guang pursed her lips. This was the same situation she had experienced back then, which immediately made her feel uncomfortable. She wondered if she had said something she shouldn't have.

"It's okay, it's all over now, and I'm not as fragile as I thought."

Xiuze smiled nonchalantly at the two of them, not wanting to say anything more about the matter.

"However, I did gain something from this operation. I roughly figure out why the people from the Land of Rain came here."

"Have you got any information?"

Xi Yan didn't want to reopen Xiu Ze's wounds, so she immediately spoke up when she heard this.

"Did you report this to the Hokage?"

"Not yet, I came straight back."

Xiuze shook his head, and Xiyan immediately turned away upon hearing this.

"Wait for me, I'll go change my clothes, we'll go report now."

Without waiting for Xiuze to refuse, she turned and strode quickly toward the room.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked."

After Xi Yan left, Guang hesitated for a long time before suddenly whispering.

Only those who have experienced it know how painful those memories are. The Uchiha clan members are the most emotionally sensitive people, and it was not easy for them to bear it.

"I told you it's okay, and didn't I say we could be friends?"

Xiuze hadn't expected Hu Kan to have such benefits, and he shook his head again with a smile.

"Not only do we have similar experiences, but I also said that I would help you and that you would see the results you want."

"Will you help me?"

Hikaru murmured something and then fell silent. A short while later, Yugao came out dressed in her ANBU uniform.

Some say that she pulled Xiuze outside.

"Don't think too much about it, let's get this done first."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Xiuze felt somewhat helpless. In the world of Naruto, for some reason, everyone likes to use work pressure to relieve personal stress.

The Fourth Hokage sent Kakashi into the Anbu in the hope that the high-pressure work in the Anbu would help him forget about Rin Nohara.

Yugao probably wanted to use these trivial matters of the secret service missions to distract Xiuze and stop him from thinking about those 'painful memories'.

But Shisui didn't die at all.

"However, senior."

Stepping out of the house, Xiuze felt the soft hand holding his and suddenly smiled.

There are other ways to soothe my heart.

"Um?"

Xi Yan was stunned for a moment. She turned her head to look at Xiu Ze, but all she saw was Xiu Ze's smiling eyes and the feeling of him gently scratching her palm with his fingers.

"Hmph, you're such a bastard!"

In an instant, she seemed to understand, gave a soft hum, and turned her head away from Xiuze.

However, her face also began to flush slightly.

"The people from the Land of Rain, coming here actually represents goodwill?"

Inside the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Hidezawa in front of him and Yamanaka Inoichi beside him, his expression somewhat inscrutable.

Yamanaka Inoichi was the first to come into contact with Konan, and he naturally relayed some of Konan's words to the Third Hokage.

Hidezawa was in charge of gathering more information, and in order to obtain more comprehensive intelligence, he also learned about the situation on Yamanaka Inoichi's side.

To put it bluntly, his meeting with Hiruzen Sarutobi this time was just a fabrication.

However, he wasn't afraid of being exposed, since Xiao Nan had already said that they were currently in a "cooperative state".

"That's how it seems, Hokage-sama."

Xiuze nodded; he was quite good at making up stories.

"Actually, their current situation is not hard to understand. We already learned that some members of the Akatsuki organization were once members of the Land of Rain."

However, back then, the demigod Hanzo collaborated with some others, completely driving them into a desperate situation, and even causing the deaths of some of them.

They probably won't let this hatred go, and Hanzo is feeling the pressure, so he hopes someone can lend them a hand.

"Lord Hokage, I think this idea is probably fine."

Yamanaka Inoichi, who was standing to the side, nodded. Although it was the first time he had heard of such a situation within the Akatsuki organization, his professionalism was impeccable.

"Although the exact relationship between Akatsuki and the Land of Rain is unclear, judging from what the members of Akatsuki have done so far, it is probably enough to make Hanzo wary."

The Land of Rain is not Konoha; they can hardly withstand the Akatsuki's attacks. Therefore, they must make a decision.

"is that so?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his pipe, instantly filling the office with smoke.

"It seems there's no problem from this perspective, after all, in the entire ninja world, we are the only ones who are clearly dealing with the Akatsuki."

However, this seems quite different from the Hanzo I know. That guy used to be fearless.

It seems that time can indeed change a person.

The "information" that Hidezawa obtained, combined with what Yamanaka Inoichi had come into contact with, seemed to make sense.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a pang of regret; the powerful and shrewd man he once was had changed completely.

Back then, that guy was full of vigor and ambition; you could say he was the one who instigated the Second Shinobi World War.

It was this guy who plunged Konoha into chaos, and it was he who gave his three disciples the title of "Sannin".

As it turns out, he has long since disappeared from public view, and almost no one has seen his true face over the years. No one knows what he has been doing.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed helplessly as his former rival suddenly became so weak and cowardly.

But after the sigh...

Good thing you were a coward!

Good thing it's so bad!

Although there is some mutual appreciation, the Land of Rain and Konoha cannot be considered "friendly neighbors".

The fact that their old rival has suddenly fallen is excellent news for Konoha no matter how you look at it!

Now, because of the Akatsuki organization, they have to come to Konoha to sue for peace. Isn't that great news?

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi outwardly showed some emotion and regret, he was inwardly laughing hysterically!

This is the best news he's heard in a while!

You have to understand, he was really driven crazy during this period.

He fainted twice from anger; if it weren't for Tsunade in Konoha, he might have been sent to his death in one fell swoop.

Then there's the negotiation with Kirigakure, which is currently at a stalemate, and the outside world is closely watching the question of who will become the Fourth Mizukage.

This Fourth Mizukage is the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails. If he is not handled properly, Konoha may suffer another disaster.

It's fair to say that Hiruzen Sarutobi's mood has been absolutely terrible lately!

Now that his old rival has directly "slid to his knees," how could he not be in a good mood?

But soon, he frowned slightly again.

"However, Hidezawa, what is Akatsuki's purpose in getting involved?"

In the story written by Shuzawa, it is said that the Akatsuki organization may take action, and their activities may be heading towards the Land of Fire. The Land of Rain came to deliver the message!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was rather cautious about the Akatsuki organization.

This organization is full of rogue ninja, and each one is incredibly powerful. Hiruzen Sarutobi is naturally worried about what they might do.

Although Shuzawa won miserably, there is only one Shuzawa, and he has not yet grown to the level of the First Hokage.

The Akatsuki's operations are particularly secretive, so any intelligence they obtain is naturally of great importance. Especially since they have aligned themselves with the Land of Fire, Hiruzen Sarutobi needs to be extremely vigilant.

As the central region of the ninja world, it's not surprising that the Land of Fire is located nearby, and the possibility of it being exposed is quite high.

But if they go crazy and attack Konoha, that wouldn't be a good thing.

"I'm not entirely sure either. Perhaps we can try to have more contact with the people of the Rain Country."

Xiuze thought for a moment, and only spoke after formulating a plan in his mind.

"I didn't alert anyone during this investigation. Perhaps we can obtain more information and intelligence in a more formal meeting."

Furthermore, Hokage-sama, we might be able to use this opportunity to turn some people within Akatsuki against us.

"Um?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but he instantly realized what was going on.

"You mean Jiraiya's two disciples?"

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Hidezawa nodded. He wouldn't miss the chance to sow discord between Danzo and Hidezawa.

"We don't know what they went through, but I think this is an opportunity that can't be taken advantage of."

If we figure out the whole story, maybe we can help them, especially since we have Jiraiya's connection to them.

If handled properly, we could even obtain intelligence from within the Akatsuki organization, which would be beneficial to us, and even to using that intelligence to control the Land of Rain.

Is that so?

Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated for a moment, but he had already guessed that the matter was inextricably linked to Danzo.

However, he never had the time to investigate, and he himself felt that he probably wouldn't find out much.

In addition, he was too busy, so the matter was naturally dropped.

The situation has taken a turn for the worse, which made Hiruzen Sarutobi frown slightly.

After pondering for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally made up his mind.

"That's definitely a good idea. Let's find out what happened back then and see what Hanzo's sincerity is."

At the same time, this is also to give Jiraiya an explanation. Similarly, if the information is satisfactory, I will also give them a reasonable reward.”

Hearing this, Xiuze smiled; he had achieved his goal.

This can be seen as a small token of sincerity to his "partners".

After all, Xiuze has already thought out the script. How to cooperate and how to perform better will really depend on their performance.

Giving them a little something to taste first, while also testing their sincerity, isn't unreasonable, especially since it might come in handy later!

"Hopefully this time I can deliver a powerful blow and have some real fun."

"Why imitate Jiraiya, of all people?"

Late at night, Konan sat in a Konoha inn, unable to sleep, and her complexion was not very good.

Thinking of the horrible look on Xiuze's face when he left, she suddenly couldn't hold back anymore.

Is this a characteristic of Konoha, where everyone is particularly lewd?

How old are you, you little brat!

She was a little annoyed, but she couldn't deny that she had gained a lot this time.

Reflecting on what Xiuze had said, she felt that she had quite a lot to do when she got back.

How wonderful it would be if we could keep helping people like that.

Looking at the mirror on the table and her reflection, Xiao Nan fell silent for a moment.

"Um?"

But just then, she suddenly sensed something, turned her head and saw a scroll that had appeared on the ground at some point!

"What happened?"

Xiao Nan frowned and walked over. Suddenly, she noticed a familiar mark on the scroll.

"The mark of the Flying Thunder God? Hidezawa Shihara?"

Just a few hours after they parted ways, Xiuze sent another message via the scroll?

This puzzled Xiao Nan, so she immediately picked up the scroll and began to examine it carefully.

"This is."

After watching for a moment, Xiao Nan's expression turned somewhat strange.

Xiuze was telling her what Konoha needed when they met with her, and what Konoha would give them after they achieved their goal.

Material aid is absolutely what the Rain Kingdom needs most!

Although these powerful ninjas wouldn't particularly care about such things.

But they are no longer just ordinary ninjas; they now control the Land of Rain!

They couldn't possibly be indifferent to the lives of ordinary people in the Land of Rain; they came from the Land of Rain themselves, and naturally, they longed for the Land of Rain to become better.

Unfortunately, the Land of Rain was too poor and had nothing, which left them feeling helpless.

Now that Xiuze is offering his help, and with just a small suggestion they can get some assistance, how could Xiaonan not be tempted?

"But should we disguise ourselves as Hanzo's men?"

But soon, Xiao Nan frowned again.

Konan absolutely hates Hanzo; she can't forget the scene when Yahiko was murdered.

Similarly, she also deeply resented Danzo Shimura from Konoha for cooperating with Hanzo's actions!

"Is this a prelude to attack Danzo, or are they slowly making preparations?"

Xiao Nan thought to herself, she seemed to understand why Xiu Ze had called them stupid.

Hidezawa saw everything clearly. He never said he would let Danzo go; he just used a more covert and dangerous method to achieve his goal!

"Pretend to remain loyal while secretly using intelligence gaps to plot and gradually eliminate Shimura Danzo?"

Xiao Nan sighed. Even if she understood, it was useless; she couldn't use this to blackmail Xiu Ze.

Besides, she couldn't possibly do that. In fact, she would be prepared to make any choice, whether it was to offer assistance or to express her hatred for Danzo. Her choice was already predetermined.

"I need to report this to Nagato; the gains this time are much greater than I expected."

Xiao Nan quietly put away the scroll, but after thinking for a moment, she placed it over the candlelight.

The reel was quickly lit, and wisps of smoke rose into the room. Her eyes flickered as she looked at the flames before her.

"Are you learning from Jiraiya-sensei?"

Time flies, and it slips away unnoticed.

Konan has concluded her month-long visit to Konoha and has now returned to the Land of Rain.

The visit of the envoy from the Land of Rain did not cause much of a stir in Konoha, after all, the Land of Rain was just a small country to the younger generation.

For the ninjas who had experienced the Second Shinobi World War, the visit from the Land of Rain was a sign of weakness.

From any perspective, they won!

Therefore, no one talked much about matters related to the Land of Rain; Konoha had many other things to deal with.

Konoha's reaction was lukewarm; the only one who seemed to know was that the Third Hokage was in a bad mood.

He has been relatively silent lately, with no further news, because the Third Hokage has once again initiated a new round of negotiations with Kirigakure.

This incident didn't cause much of a stir in Konoha, but it did cause quite a commotion in the ninja world.

"What's going on in the Land of Rain? What's with that Hanzo guy?"

In Iwagakure, Onoki stared blankly at a document, not quite understanding what had happened.

Although the Land of Rain is a small country, its geographical location is very important. It is the only small country that is surrounded by the three great powers of Earth, Wind and Fire!

The latest novel is first published here!

Although the Land of Grass and the Land of Rivers to its north and south helped it share the firepower, it was of little use.

The reason Hanzo so desperately triggered the Second Shinobi World War was because of this terrible geographical environment.

The Land of Rain has now completely "knelt down," and the impact of this is enormous!

"I don't know, Father, Lord Tsuchikage."

Huang Tu shook his head, exclaiming that it was outrageous and beyond their imagination.

Although he wasn't good at politics, he was still a competent ninja, and his map-reading skills were quite good.

"No new news has come from Konoha, and the Land of Rain has also remained silent. Nobody knows what has happened."

"Seriously, what are those bastards in Konoha plotting? Has the emergence of a new 'Senju' made their ambitions soar?"

Onoki rubbed his temples in exasperation; every move Konoha made made him feel tense.

Although there seems to be some internal problem in Konoha now, it seems like there was a big explosion or something inside them before.

At the same time, there is also great external pressure, especially the negotiations with the Land of Water, which have attracted the attention of the entire ninja world.

But now that a new generation of "Uchiha Madara" and "Senju Hashirama" has appeared in Konoha, it's hard for him not to be nervous!

"Keep following up and learn more; don't miss anything."

Onoki rubbed his temples in exasperation; these messy things were really draining his energy.

To be honest, if Konoha were full of Hiruzen Sarutobi's people, that would be one thing; this old monkey could choose to compromise for the sake of peace.

But unfortunately, the new generation of "Hashirama Senju" was actually Danzo Shimura's man, and Danzo Shimura was an absolute bastard!

"Moreover, Konoha has a wealth of talent; even if one group dies, a new one will emerge."

Upon realizing this, Onoki instantly lost his composure.

"Deidara and Kurotsuchi, you two need to step up your game!"

"Hmph, I thought a so-called demigod would be some kind of resolute person, but it turns out he's just like this?"

While Onoki was feeling distressed, in Kumogakure, the Fourth Raikage looked at the report in his hand with a look of disdain.

He wouldn't give these people a kind look for their "sliding knees"!

"Due to the circumstances, even a demigod is still human on the other side."

Tu Tai shook his head slightly, but his expression quickly turned serious.

"However, in this case, Konoha has gained a bridgehead if their negotiations with Kirigakure go smoothly."

This means they have no worries about their rear, and considering the geographical environment of the Land of Rain, Onoki is probably the one who is suffering the most right now.

"Hmph, that old bastard Onoki deserves to suffer too!"

The Fourth Raikage had absolutely no goodwill towards Onoki. He could never forget the grudge that his father had been killed by tens of thousands of Iwa ninja!

However, as a Shadow, he now understands that he needs to be rational and not let his emotions control him. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head.

"However, we can't let Onoki suffer too much, otherwise those bastards in Konoha will become even more unscrupulous, especially since they have so many talented people."

If things continue like this, nobody knows where they'll end up. It seems we need to find a way to do something.

"That's right, for the sake of the village, sometimes we need to put aside personal feelings."

Tsuchikage was very satisfied with the Fourth Raikage's decision. His biggest worry was that the Raikage would act on emotion, which would have been a bad situation.

In the entire ninja world, who doesn't have some hatred between them, and who hasn't had friends or relatives die at the hands of the other?

However, the lower-ranking ninjas can be hostile to each other and only need to charge forward, but those in higher positions have many more things to consider.

"Lord Raikage, I suggest we first offer verbal support to Onoki, but we can intensify our efforts to harass the Konoha ninja."

At the same time, secretly contact Onoki and cooperate with them, and finally test the waters to see what Sunagakure was thinking.

Nobody wants to start a war right now, unless Konoha really dares to do something to the Fourth Mizukage.

However, by secretly cooperating and gathering more intelligence, they could seize the opportunity to deliver a heavy blow to Konoha in the future!

"Let's do it this way. If we can get information on Konoha's important figures, things might get even more interesting later."

"It seems that even the so-called demigods have reverted to being half-human."

In Sunagakure, Chiyo and Ebizo looked at the intelligence report in their hands and couldn't help but shake their heads slightly.

Hanzo was so full of vigor back then, but now he's taking the initiative to contact Konoha. This turn of events is truly unexpected.

"Let's make contact then."

Standing beside them, Yecang seemed completely unconcerned, but whenever Konoha was mentioned, she couldn't help but think of Shihara Hidezawa.

The trip to the Land of Water truly left a deep impression on her.

"Since we're already trapped by Konoha anyway, it doesn't matter what happens."

That's true, but there are some things we need to take the initiative in.

Ebizo glared at Yekura. He didn't know how this guy had returned from Kirigakure; he seemed to have changed.

"Don't keep saying discouraging things. Konoha is powerful, but we can't let them control us completely."

"If necessary, we should inquire about the situation in Konoha and the Land of Rain, since we are allies."

"Now you remember you're an ally?"

Ye Cang gave a light snort and stood up abruptly.

"Go ahead and ask if you want to, send people over if you want to, at least Konoha is safer than the Land of Water."

After saying this, Ye Cang left without looking back, leaving the two old people staring at each other in bewilderment.

"She went a bit too far."

After a long while, Chiyo frowned and spoke, but Ebizo couldn't help but shake his head.

"Forget it, after experiencing so many unlucky things, she almost died on this trip to the Land of Water, and the village really did want to kill her before."

It's normal for her to have a temper; I just hope she can calm down. She still has a lot to learn.

"Sigh, the village is too weak."

Chiyo accepted Ebizo's explanation, but in the end, she could only sigh.

"Never mind that, how's Rasa doing now? And any news from Danzo?"

"Luo Sha is still the same. After all, he lost so much, and his reputation has plummeted. Now he's relying entirely on us to keep him afloat."

Ebizo shook his head, but when Danzo was mentioned, a look of disgust appeared on his face.

"Danzo hasn't contacted us recently, but I'm worried he's plotting something. That guy has never been simple!"

"I know I have to be careful."

Chiyo nodded, stood up and looked at the fish swimming in the pool, and finally spoke softly.

"Find some time and send Yekura to Konoha to sound out their opinions and check on Danzo's situation."

"Danzo, if only he were dead."

"Is this Shihara Hidezawa's idea?"

In the Land of Rain, at the center of the vortex, in a tower covered with barriers, Nagato frowned slightly as he listened to Konan's words.

Xiao Nan was reluctant to go on this trip, but he eventually agreed.

He had been filled with worry for a month, and now that he was finally back, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

He never expected that Xiao Nan would tell him so much.

"Yes, there are some things that need to be thought through, but we need to show some sincerity in dealing with the current 'cooperation'."

Xiao Nan nodded, but her expression immediately turned strange when the word "sincerity" was mentioned.

"Sincerity?"

Nagato didn't notice this; his mind was completely occupied with Hidezawa's words and Hidezawa's actions this time.

"The Akatsuki will cooperate with his ideas, and on the surface, the Land of Rain will also cooperate with him."

I can roughly guess what he means. He wants the Land of Rain and the Akatsuki to sever ties, right?

"Yes, that's true."

Xiao Nan nodded, and she also composed herself.

"Perhaps in his view, Akatsuki is only suitable as a black glove, and communication between the Land of Rain and Konoha can be more direct."

I've already given a brief account of how Hanzo and Danzo acted together back then, but I think we should also produce a written document that better suits his needs.

"Does it better suit his needs?"

Nagato frowned and pondered for a while. Suddenly, he thought of something, and his expression turned strange.

"Could he be trying to shift all the blame onto Danzo?"

"This is probably his method of revenge."

Xiao Nan nodded. Xiu Ze didn't say it explicitly, but they definitely needed to show some "sincerity".

"Hanzo is dead. The situation is entirely up to us to say and define."

As long as we follow Hanzo's lead and push all the blame onto Danzo in order to secure greater cooperation, this should be more in the best interests of both of us.

Admittedly, Hiruzen Sarutobi may have been influenced by Danzo, but Hidezawa still had some influence in Konoha, especially since his teacher was Tsunade.

Considering the geographical location of the Land of Rain and Hanzo's prestige in the ninja world, I believe Hiruzen Sarutobi will make the right choice.

Xiao Nan's words were exceptionally rational: waiting for the right price was the best option for their Rain Kingdom at the moment.

Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura had a good relationship, in order to win over the Land of Rain, he would inevitably choose to openly believe them.

Besides, this is just to curry favor with Xiuze, it's no big deal.

"Let's do it this way then, after all, Shihara Hidezawa has shown his 'sincerity'."

Nagato nodded, admitting he was tempted by the thought that Konoha could provide some material assistance.

"However, we'll need to show more sincerity in the future. Hopefully, this guy's appetite won't be too big."

"More 'sincerity'?"

Xiao Nan is now really unable to bear hearing the word "sincerity." Who would have thought that such a good word would be ruined by Xiu Ze in just a few seconds? Hearing this makes her feel uneasy.

"What's wrong? You don't look well."

Nagato finally noticed Konan's expression, which puzzled him.

"I'm fine, let's not talk about this. Has that imposter come looking for you lately?"

Xiao Nan shook her head; she didn't want to talk about "sincerity" anymore and immediately changed the subject.

"That lunatic."

Although Nagato was worried, he didn't press Konan to talk about it.

"He came, but I sent him away. Now I think I can tell him that the Akatsuki will cooperate with him."

"Gathering intelligence on Konoha? Hmph, what a lame excuse."

In the Land of Grass, in the basement where Madara Uchiha once lived, Obito received a message from White Zetsu and couldn't help but snort coldly.

"Actually, they don't trust us and plan to go see for themselves. Let them be."

At this moment, Black Zetsu popped his head out from the side, shook his head, and spoke disdainfully.

"However, it's good for them to be careful. Konoha's situation is special. Although Uchiha Shisui is no longer here, Shihara Hidezawa is very strong."

If they take action this time, they're bound to clash with Shihara Hidezawa. It's not a bad thing for me to gather information beforehand.

"Hmph, I could have taken them all with me."

Obito snorted, but in the end he was too lazy to dwell on the matter any longer.

"Well, since they've already agreed to the plan, let's get ready now."

The action plan, naturally, is to exterminate the Uchiha clan!

Obito Uchiha was confident in his judgment of people, believing that Itachi Uchiha would definitely make the "right choice."

Moreover, he wanted to escalate the situation, forcibly linking Itachi Uchiha with the Akatsuki organization, so that there would be no turning back for him!

"I'd especially like to see your expression, Shihara Hidezawa, the modern-day Hashirama Senju?"

"I wonder how you'd feel if the Uchiha clan were wiped out right under your nose!"

The outside world's disturbances have little impact on the people inside Konoha.

However, Konoha also has its own problems, namely the Uchiha clan.

The clan meetings became more and more frequent, and the Uchiha clan did not quiet down after Shisui's death.

Although they have become more low-key, they have not neglected any of the necessary preparations.

Whether Konoha's actions were a warning or had other intentions, they could not stop their clan's actions!

"It seems everything was already destined."

Itachi Uchiha was in great pain because of this situation, but amidst the pain, his resolve became even stronger.

It was his duty as a Konoha ninja to cleanse Konoha of calamities!

Moreover, by getting close to Obito Uchiha, he might be able to obtain information about them.

"Shisui, I will make the right choice."

As the sun set, Itachi Uchiha walked along the road, holding Sasuke's hand while muttering to himself.

With the departure of the envoy from the Land of Rain, Konoha granted him a long break to recharge, especially since it was already the end of the year and everyone needed to relax.

Itachi Uchiha naturally chose to stay with his younger brother, but his absent-mindedness displeased Sasuke.

"Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Sasuke was pouting at him, but it seemed more like he was being coquettish.

"Nothing, just thinking about some important things."

Itachi Uchiha gently shook his head, pondered for a moment, then reached out and rubbed Sasuke's head.

"Oh, by the way, go home by yourself later. I have some things to take care of."

"What? You're leaving me behind again?"

Sasuke's face fell upon hearing this.

"And brother, didn't we agree to have dinner with Izumi-neechan later? Why are you canceling again?"

"Sorry, I suddenly remembered I have something important to do."

Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Itachi grew up together, but for Uchiha Itachi, this meant nothing.

He shook his head and gave Sasuke a slightly apologetic look.

"Don't forget, your brother is an ANBU ninja, he has a lot of things to do."

At this point, Itachi Uchiha stopped, squatted down, and suddenly extended a finger, gently flicking Sasuke's forehead.

"Next time, Sasuke, I'll spend more time with you next time."

"Tch, it's the same old story."

Sasuke rubbed his forehead; he had heard this reason many times before.

However, he knew there was nothing he could do about it, so he could only nod.

"I'll remember that, brother. You must spend more time with me next time!"

"Yes, yes, I promise."

With a smile on his face, he watched Sasuke's departing figure, but the smile slowly faded.

He sighed softly and turned to run towards a cliff where he usually met with Zhishui.

As the sun sets, the silver moon has quietly risen in the sky.

Uchiha Itachi, who had been waiting quietly, suddenly opened his eyes. He sensed a strange chakra emanating from around him, and he knew that the person he was waiting for had arrived!

"I knew you would make the right decision, Uchiha Itachi."

A shimmering light appeared in the space as Obito Uchiha, wearing an orange vortex mask, emerged from within.

"You said I could ask you for help, so now I want to test your mettle."

Uchiha Itachi didn't waste any words; he went straight to the point and made his request.

"I don't know if it's the right decision, but there are some things I have to do!"

"I understand you, I will help you."

Obito Uchiha didn't seem to care; he simply nodded calmly.

"Moreover, I will ensure that this operation is absolutely successful, but I am curious about what I will get in return."

Or rather, how much determination have you actually made?

"I will leave with you, and I will help you with some things, and you don't need to worry about my strength."

Uchiha Itachi closed his eyes slightly, and the next moment when he opened them, his eyes had transformed into kaleidoscopes.

"Interesting, really interesting."

Obito Uchiha was somewhat taken aback. He really didn't expect that the kid he had personally helped awaken his Sharingan back then would have reached this point!

However, despite his surprise, he was also filled with joy. He knew he hadn't misjudged the young man; he really did have potential.

"Then, as you wish, you will see the end of all this."

(End of this chapter)