Ninja World: I, Kisame Hoshigaki, am no longer human!

After reading the letter, Kisame's lips curled up into a slight smile.

According to his original plan, after Minato Namikaze sent the letter, he could send an envoy to Konoha and take the opportunity to kidnap Hinata Hyuga.

However, Tsunade's sudden visit last night made Kisame change his mind and decide to postpone his reply for two days.

He is waiting.

Once the news of Tsunade's visit to Amegakure spread and took hold in Konoha, and Konoha and Minato Namikaze felt immense pressure and became anxious, that would be the best time for Kisame to make his move.

At that moment, Samui hurriedly entered the office and reported to Kisame:

"Lord Thor, Lady Tsunade, she..."

"I already know, let her go." Kisame interrupted Samui before she could say anything, indicating that she shouldn't be nervous, that his "friendship" with Tsunade was rock solid, and that nothing would happen.

Two more days passed.

Konoha Village, Hokage's office.

"I never expected that Tsunade would go to Kumokage Village, and even be invited by Takemikazuchi to stay at the Raikage Building for a meal and overnight!"

Jiraiya looked shocked, his voice trembling slightly.

"This is indeed a strange matter. It is said that Takemikazuchi is a god with a lifespan of over a thousand years and has even crossed paths with the Sage of Six Paths. After being dormant for hundreds of years, he suddenly appeared in Kumokage Village. Under such circumstances, how did he come to know Tsunade? Moreover, according to intelligence, the relationship between Tsunade and Takemikazuchi seems to be quite unusual."

Hiruzen Sarutobi analyzed in a deep voice, his brows gradually furrowing.

Minato Namikaze pondered for a moment, then speculated, "Jiraiya-sensei, Hiruzen-senpai, perhaps you've forgotten that Tsunade is a Slug Jinchuriki. The Slug Sage also has a very long lifespan, living for over a thousand years. Perhaps Tsunade met Takemikazuchi through it..."

Makes sense.

Upon hearing this, both of them nodded in agreement.

"By the way, Minato. It's been several days since you wrote to Takemikazuchi, and he still hasn't replied?"

Jiraiya remembered this important matter and asked.

"No."

Minato Namikaze shook his head, his expression grave.

Right now, almost everyone is speculating whether Tsunade's close meeting with Takemikazuchi foreshadows a closer relationship between Kirigakure and Kumogakure, or even the formation of an alliance.

If that were to happen, it would be a devastating blow to Konoha, Iwagakure, and Amegakure.

Just as the three of them were anxiously speculating, Uchiha Shisui suddenly rushed into the office.

"Shisui, what's wrong?"

"Minato Namikaze asked. Shisui was not only his disciple, but also loyal to Konoha and the Will of Fire, so it was only natural that he became Minato's spy planted within the Uchiha clan."

Whenever the Uchiha clan made any moves, Minato Namikaze, the Hokage, was always the first to know.

"Reporting to the Hokage, Chief Fugaku has lost patience and has organized the clan's elite forces to head to Kumokage Village to rescue Itachi Uchiha."

Zhi Shui knelt on one knee, head bowed, his voice filled with self-reproach.

He failed to protect Itachi, allowing the latter to become a prisoner of the Hidden Cloud Village. Now, the clan head is defying the Hokage's orders to go to the Hidden Cloud Village to rescue his son, and the final consequences of this event could be disastrous.

As expected, Minato Namikaze's expression changed upon hearing this.

No, we must stop the Uchiha clan's dangerous actions.

Just as he was about to give orders to Jiraiya and Hiruzen Sarutobi to launch an operation against the Uchiha clan, there was another knock on the door.

An ANBU member, carrying a scroll in both hands, hurriedly entered the office and reported to Minato: "Hokage-sama, this is a reply from Kumogakure."

Oh?

Minato perked up, quickly took the scroll, opened it, and after carefully reading its contents, his brow gradually relaxed.

"Lord Hokage, what did the letter say?" Jiraiya asked curiously.

"Takemikazuchi is indeed a magnanimous man. He not only agreed to release Itachi Uchiha, but also agreed to make peace with Konoha. The letter says that the envoy from Kumogakure has already set off and will arrive in Konoha in three days at the latest."

Minato smiled and told everyone the good news.

Upon hearing this, the others breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'll tell Chief Fugaku this news right away." Shisui snapped out of his daze, and after getting Minato Namikaze's permission, he quickly ran out of the office.

All that's left to do is wait patiently.

three days later.

At dusk that day, the messenger from Cloud Shadow Village arrived as scheduled.

A golden thundercloud flew in from afar and stopped in mid-air outside Konoha Village. This strange scene quickly attracted the attention of the Konoha ninja at the village entrance.

Whoosh whoosh.

Two Konoha Jonin, having received the news, rushed out of the village; they were none other than Kakashi Hatake and Shisui Uchiha.

Under the tense gazes of the two and a group of Konoha ninja, the thundercloud, several meters in diameter, slowly descended to the ground, bringing with it a short-haired, burly man wearing a Kumogakure headband and a Kumogakure ninja uniform.

"Oh, so many people are waiting to pick me up, I'm so sorry."

The man strode up to Kakashi and the others. His height of nearly two meters made him look like a small mountain, giving everyone a strong sense of oppression.

"Excuse me, are you the messenger of Takemikazuchi?" Kakashi asked, his brow furrowing slightly.

"if not?"

The man laughed and asked in return. As soon as he finished speaking, dazzling golden lightning erupted from his body, instantly engulfing Kakashi and the others, paralyzing them and causing them to fall to the ground.

271. Hinata Hyuga traded for Itachi Uchiha

That's a powerful lightning technique.

Kakashi managed to stay upright, staring in horror at the man before him, whose strength was simply unfathomable.

Do I need to prove it?

The man crossed his arms, looked down at the disheveled Konoha ninja, and gave them a mocking smile.

This man was none other than Kisame himself, disguised using his transformation technique. After all, Konoha had no shortage of skilled ninjas, and to successfully abduct Hinata without having the ninja leader killed like in the original story, it was safest for Kisame to personally take action.

"I apologize, Your Excellency, we were rude just now."

After confirming the other party's identity, Kakashi adopted a very humble attitude. He knew that Kumogakure and Kirigakure had most likely formed an alliance, putting Konoha in a very unfavorable position.

Both Takemikazuchi and Tsunade are figures that Konoha cannot afford to offend.

Under these circumstances, signing a peace treaty with Kumogakure is the most important thing for Konoha, and it cannot be lost.

"Fine, I'm a magnanimous man, I won't hold it against you."

Kisame waved his hand, his eyes flashing, and instructed Kakashi, "I've been traveling non-stop for three days to complete the task entrusted to me by Lord Raijin. I'm exhausted and hungry now. Quickly find me a place to eat and sleep."

"Of course, Your Excellency, you've worked hard."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi gestured for him to come along. "Please follow me. We have prepared a hotel for you, and food and hot water are ready."

So Kisame followed Kakashi and headed towards the village.

Ok?

Not long after entering the village, he felt a gaze upon him. He glanced over discreetly and immediately spotted a figure hiding at a street corner, watching his every move.

It was Uchiha Fugaku.

Eyes facing each other.

Fugaku's gaze was deep as he slowly retreated, quickly disappearing into the darkness.

It seems that this Uchiha clan leader is eager to rescue his son.

Kisame withdrew his gaze, smiled slightly, and an idea suddenly popped into his head. Perhaps, kidnapping Hinata didn't require his personal involvement; someone else could handle it…

After arriving at the hotel.

"My lord, this is your room. Have a good night's sleep. I'll come back tomorrow morning and take you to the Hokage Building to meet the Fifth Hokage."

As Kakashi spoke, he opened the door for Kisame.

"Ah, very good."

Kisame was very satisfied. He strode into the room and then slammed the door shut behind him.

"What an arrogant guy."

The Konoha ninja who was with Kakashi said with a frustrated expression.

"You stay here and report to me immediately if this guy makes any move. Remember, under no circumstances should you engage him in direct confrontation, understand?"

Kakashi gave a serious order to the two Konoha ninja. The two nodded and then stood on either side of the doorway.

"Shisui, is there anything else you want to say?"

Kakashi then looked at Uchiha Shisui beside him. What struck him as odd was that Shisui seemed somewhat distracted and spoke very little today.

"Oh, that's all. Kakashi, you arranged everything very well. I have nothing to add." Shisui came back to his senses.

So the two left the hotel together and returned to the Hokage's office to inform Minato Namikaze of the arrival of the Cloud Village envoy.

Late at night.

Splash!

The sound of water could be heard from the bathroom in the hotel room. Kisame was humming a song while taking a bath, looking very relaxed and happy.

"That sounds awful."

At the entrance, two Konoha ninjas on guard frowned and complained, clearly annoyed. Kisame was obviously unaware that he was tone-deaf and had absolutely no talent for singing.

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from the end of the corridor.

"Who?"

Two Konoha ninjas became alert, shouted sharply, and immediately drew their ninja swords and kunai from their waists.

You should know that this entire floor of the hotel was booked to accommodate the Cloud Village envoy, and Kisame was the only guest. No one should be here at this time.

Under the intense gazes of the two men, Fugaku Uchiha walked through the dimly lit corridor and arrived at the door.