People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

Although it is unknown how Yosuke uses the flame slash, based on the known information, it can be concluded that Yosuke does not have the ability to deal with a large number of insects.

Looking at the small balls made up of parasitic insects covering the ground, Yosuke had a headache. He could easily get rid of these troublesome insects by using Blood Demon Art.

However, in return, the powerful aura of the Demon King would be detected by Konoha. That ominous aura did not come from the Kusanagi Sword, but from Yosuke himself.

The current major incident in Konoha is the only possible clue to finding the God, and Yosuke doesn't want to cause any further complications before then, so he can only use the sword form of Sun Breathing.

"Sun Breathing? Land Form? Solar Halo Dragon? Head Dance!"

Yang Jie moved at high speed like a flying fire dragon, and the flames he generated burned the surrounding parasitic insects.

Even after Yosuke finished his sword technique, nearly half of the Parasitic Insect Spheres were still moving on the battlefield.

Seeing Yosuke standing still, Aburame Ryoma thought to himself, "My chance has come."

"Secret Technique? Insect Swamp!"

After Ryoma Aburame finished performing the hand seals, the ground beneath Yosuke's feet transformed into a swamp of parasitic insects.

Ryoma Aburame burrowed the parasitic insects underground in the first place, all for this moment.

Yosuke was dragged into the insect swamp, and the swamp, along with Yosuke, floated in the air and transformed into a sphere, which then compressed inward in an instant.

Then, an explosion rang out, and Mushizuma Renyosuke disappeared into the air.

Yosuke disappeared from the battlefield, but Aburame Ryoma did not let his guard down. He continued to suppress his aura and lurk in the shadows.

The explosion just now wasn't enough to obliterate Yosuke completely; at most, it could only severely injure him.

The fact that Yang Jie was nowhere to be seen at this moment indicates that Yang Jie, like him, was also lurking in the shadows.

Ryoma Aburame manipulates the parasitic insects to search for Yosuke's whereabouts.

Suddenly, the parasite inside Aburame Ryoma sent out a warning signal.

Ryoma Aburame, who unconditionally trusts his insects, immediately leaves his hiding place.

The next second, an extremely powerful slash struck the spot where Aburame Ryoma had been hiding.

Aburame Ryoma was terrified. If he had been a moment later, the slash would have hit him, and he would have been seriously injured even if he didn't die.

Looking at Yosuke again, Ryoma Aburame's pupils suddenly contracted. Despite the attack just now, Yosuke was completely unharmed.

It turns out that the moment Yosuke floated into the air above the swamp, he used the Sun Breathing sword technique to cut a gap in the air, then escaped the swamp and hid in the shadows.

At that time, Ryoma Aburame was focused on manipulating the Mushi Swamp and did not realize that Yosuke had broken free from the Mushi Swamp's control and had been found.

The moment Yosuke found Ryoma Aburame's location, the battle was already over.

Yosuke questioned Aburame Ryoma: "As a Konoha ninja, why did you attack me?"

Ryoma Aburame did not answer Yosuke directly, but said, "Yosuke Ubuyashiki, Lord Danzo wants to meet with you."

"Danzo? Who is that?" Having been in Konoha for so many days, Yosuke had never heard of Danzo.

Ryoma Aburame's tone involuntarily revealed respect and piety: "Lord Danzo is one of the administrators of Konoha, the root of Konoha, and the one who can bring about change to Konoha!"

Yosuke frowned slightly. The current state of Aburame Ryoma reminded him of the demons under Kibuy Muzan's command. Aburame Ryoma's condition was no different from those demons who had been brainwashed by Kibuy Muzan.

However, since he was a high-ranking official in Konoha, Yosuke still planned to keep the appointment and meet him.

Chapter 161 Negotiation

Yosuke followed in Aburame Ryoma's footsteps and arrived at an underground base.

Since stepping into this underground base, Yosuke's brow has never relaxed.

Because everyone here has a numb expression, as if they have no emotions of their own, even the children.

Yosuke couldn't understand it. Wasn't Konoha praised as a village that yearned for peace? Why was this happening?

As they ventured deeper into the underground base, they found no light whatsoever, only dim yellow lights flickering on and off.

Finally, they arrived at a room where a man sat upright in the main seat, observing Yosuke with great interest.

Yosuke guessed that this man must be Danzo, whom Aburame Ryoma had mentioned.

After Aburame Ryoma respectfully approached Danzo from behind, Danzo asked, "Who exactly are you?"

Yosuke repeated his claim that he came from the Land of Iron.

Danzo stood up from his seat and sneered, "Heh, there is no samurai in the Land of Iron who uses a cursed sword named Ubuyashiki Yosuke. With your strength, you should have been famous in the ninja world long ago, but you are unknown and appear in this world suddenly like a ghost."

Yosuke had long prepared for the day when his identity would be exposed, but he didn't expect that day to come so soon.

"Now that you know my identity, why didn't you arrest me directly, but instead had someone test my strength before inviting me to your base? What is your purpose?"

"My goal? My goal is the same as yours!"

Yosuke frowned. My purpose? Yosuke's purpose from the beginning has always been to capture the God Lord. How could Danzo have the same purpose as him?

This means that Danzo misunderstood something.

"I don't understand you."

Danzo stared at Yosuke with a gloomy gaze and said, "You don't need to play dumb. You've been keeping a low profile all this time, and now you've suddenly arrived in Konoha. Isn't your purpose obvious?"

Yosuke had an extremely poor impression of Danzo; the overflowing malice he exuded was simply nauseating.

Why would someone like this exist in Konoha, and even be one of its administrators?

Yosuke pondered in his heart what Danzo was imagining. Had he come to Konoha only for the sake of the chosen one, Naruto Uzumaki, and wondered if he might encounter the God of War...?

Oh, right, Naruto Uzumaki!

Danzo said that he suddenly arrived in Konoha at this time, and "at this time" may refer to the period around the time of Naruto's birth.

Yosuke's chaotic thoughts instantly cleared up; in the near future, Naruto Uzumaki would be born.

If Danzo's stated purpose is this, then indeed, to some extent, their goals are the same.

To confirm, Yosuke probed Danzo, "The birth of a certain life?"

Danzo looked like he knew it all along. In fact, he had been testing Yosuke earlier, and he couldn't be sure if Yosuke's goal was Uzumaki Kushina, but now he was certain.

Danzo sneered, "Heh, not pretending anymore? You, an outsider, dare to covet people from our village. I'll kill you right now, and no one will know."

Yosuke remained unfazed by Danzo's threats, understanding that Danzo merely wanted the initiative in negotiations.

“You discovered my identity, but instead of arresting me, you brought me here. Just tell me, what do you want to do?”

Danzo's Root is currently severely understaffed. Aburame Ryoma possesses the strength of an elite Jonin. If Aburame Ryoma kills Yosuke, it would mean that Yosuke has no need to cooperate.

If Yosuke defeats Aburame Ryoma, then Yosuke is qualified to be a chess piece.

To Danzo's surprise, Yosuke appeared to be unharmed, which meant that Yosuke's strength far surpassed that of Aburame Ryoma.

Only Kage-level powerhouses can far surpass elite Jonin.

Danzo originally looked down on samurai who didn't know ninjutsu, but he never expected that Yosuke, who looked so young, would have Kage-level strength.

"Young people these days are really restless and impatient."

Yosuke scoffed, saying that in terms of age, he could be Danzo's ancestor.

Danzo was able to patiently talk to Yosuke, this 'intruder,' for a simple reason: he needed a scapegoat.

Ever since Danzo learned that Kushina Uzumaki was pregnant, he had been plotting how to release the Nine-Tails from her body.

The Nine-Tails inside the Hokage's wife is wreaking havoc on Konoha. If this succeeds, Minato Namikaze, as the Hokage, will have to face the Nine-Tails. Even if Minato Namikaze eventually succeeds in resealing the Nine-Tails, his position as Hokage will still be in jeopardy due to public opinion.

At that time, Danzo would not only be able to remove Minato Namikaze from the Hokage position, but also have a reason to accept the Nine-Tails.

Therefore, the choice of who will release the Nine-Tails needs to be made very carefully. Although the Root ninjas are absolutely loyal, this mission is clearly not suitable for them because Danzo's mark on Root is too strong.

The other ninjas in Konoha also pose a threat. They do not obey Danzo's orders. If they are careless and Minato Namikaze or Hiruzen Sarutobi discovers Danzo's plan, not to mention the identities of Konoha's high-ranking members, Root will definitely be disbanded on the spot, and by then, it will be too late to turn back.

Therefore, this person must not only be powerful, but also able to distance themselves from Danzo even if the truth comes out.

Yosuke, who also covets the Nine-Tails, is a perfect candidate. He has Kage-level strength, is from another village, and has even faked his identity, making him a perfect pawn.

"I can continue to conceal your identity, but in return, you need to do one thing for me."

Yosuke asked directly, "What do you need me to do?"

"I'll tell you on that day, don't worry, you'll gladly agree to do what I ask you to do, after all, isn't your goal that beast?"

Yang Jie, who had just managed to sort out his thoughts, was confused again. Beast? What beast?

Now, Yosuke cannot reveal his identity and needs to remain in Konoha as a warrior of the Land of Iron for a while, so he can only temporarily agree to Danzo's request. After all, whether or not he fulfills this promise is in Yosuke's hands.

"I agree!"

Danzo was secretly pleased, but said without changing his expression, "Very good, just continue as usual. I will come to find you when the time is right."

After the negotiations concluded, Yosuke left the underground base.

Danzo instructed Ryoma Aburame: "Ryoma, you don't need to monitor Yosuke Ubuyashiki for now. Instead, keep a close watch on Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze. I need to know their every move immediately!"

"Yes!" Aburame Ryoma's figure disappeared into the darkness.

Danzo's unrestrained laughter echoed throughout the room; he hadn't felt this excited and joyful in a long time.

After venting his anger, Danzo muttered to himself again, "With Yosuke Ubuyashiki as a scapegoat, we won't need Orochimaru anymore... But I still need to give them a heads-up, because the more chaotic things get, the better it will be for me."

"Konoha will be reborn in the flames! Its roots will eventually break through the soil and become towering trees!"

Chapter 162 Uchiha Itachi

Yosuke was wandering the streets, recalling the details of his meeting with Danzo.

The conversation between Yosuke and Danzo was like a riddle from beginning to end.

Both sides continued to probe and speculate until they synchronized, but in the end, neither side revealed anything.

However, Danzo's final word, "beast," completely confused Yosuke.

Yosuke didn't understand whether Danzo meant the unborn child when he said "beast," or something else entirely.

However, one thing is certain: a child will be born in Konoha, and Danzo values ​​this child highly.

During this meeting, Danzo hinted that he was planning a grand scheme using the unborn child, and Yosuke was now already involved in it.

Yosuke smirked. Danzo believed he had everything under control. Well then, let's see who the hunter and who the prey are in the end.