Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

"If you refuse to tell me the truth, I would rather die than let you have your way." With that, Onoki secretly gathered his chakra, preparing for a final act of resistance.

Upon seeing this, Hiruko's eyes flashed with disdain. He waved his hand lightly, and a powerful force instantly dispersed the chakra that Onoki had gathered.

Onoki felt a tremendous force strike him, and his body involuntarily staggered back a few steps, almost falling to the ground.

"Lord Onoki, I advise you not to make a futile struggle. In front of me, you don't even have the right to commit suicide."

Hiruko said coldly, "However, seeing how persistent you are, I can give you a chance."

If you can solve a tricky problem for me within the next month, I will consider telling you why no adult has joined me.

Onoki steadied himself, a glimmer of hope igniting in his heart. He hurriedly asked, "What's the problem? Please speak freely."

Hiruko narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Recently, some signs of rebellion have emerged within my forces. Some people are dissatisfied with my reform ideas and are secretly colluding with external forces in an attempt to sabotage my plans."

I hope you can use your wisdom and experience to find these rebels and bring them all to justice.

Onoki pondered to himself that this was indeed a tricky problem, but also an opportunity to prove his worth.

He nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you."

But you must also keep your promise; if I resolve this issue, you must tell me why no adult joined you.

Chapter 224 Surrender

Hiruko smiled slightly and said, "That's natural."

However, Lord Ōnoki, you should proceed with caution.

If you act strangely during this period, or fail to complete the task, you know the consequences.

Onoki snorted and said, "Don't worry, since I promised you, I will do my best."

But don't think I'll easily submit to you. Once I've completed my mission and learned the truth, I will reclaim the dignity that belongs to me as the Tsuchikage.

After saying that, Onoki turned and left, preparing to begin investigating the rebels.

Yagura watched Onoki's departing figure, then turned to Hiruko and said, "Hiruko, isn't there a risk in letting him handle this? After all, he's the Tsuchikage of the Land of Earth. What if he has other ideas in the process..."

Hiruko shook his head slightly and said, "Yagura, don't worry, Onoki is a smart man. He knows his situation."

Moreover, I have absolute control over him.

If he dares to make any unusual moves, I can make him pay the price at any time.

Besides, letting him handle this problem will also allow us to assess his abilities and loyalty.

If he can actually complete the mission, it will be a good thing for us.

Onoki glared at Kaguya Chiaki with annoyance. Although he was full of irritation, he knew that this was not the time to argue with him, so he lowered his voice and asked, "Kaguya Chiaki, since you are here, you must know a lot about the situation."

"I ask you, how is the loess land doing?" Beilu Hu suddenly mentioned him; could something have happened to him?

Kaguya Chiaki's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. "Huang Tu... he's relatively safe for now, but as for the specifics, I can't say much more."

Since Lord Hiruko has mentioned him, he must have his reasons. Instead of worrying here, you should think carefully about how to deal with the situation ahead.”

Onoki frowned, his unease growing. "How do we deal with this situation?"

Now that I am a prisoner, what can I do to cope?

Kaguya Chiaki, since you know something, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me.

Kaguya Chiaki shook her head and slowly said, "Onoki, knowing too much about some things is not necessarily a good thing."

All you need to know is that Huang Tu is not in immediate danger, but his fate largely depends on your choices.

Lord Beiliuhu is a man who values ​​worth. If you can demonstrate sufficient value, perhaps not only will the yellow earth remain safe, but you too can regain your freedom.”

Onoki snorted coldly, "Value? What value could I possibly have now that I'm imprisoned here? Hiruko is just toying with me."

Kaguya Chiaki chuckled lightly, "Oonoki, don't underestimate yourself."

As the Tsuchikage for many years, your prestige and connections in the ninja world are not fake.

Moreover, your knowledge of ninja villages in various countries and your grasp of the situation in the ninja world are extremely valuable assets.

Lord Hiruko is giving you this opportunity precisely because he values ​​these qualities.

Onoki's heart stirred; he realized that what Kaguya Chiaki said was not entirely without reason.

Although he was full of vigilance and dissatisfaction with Hiruko, for the safety of Huangtu and to find out the truth about why Wudaren joined Hiruko's forces, he might really need to show his value.

“Kaguya Chiaki, then tell me, what should I do to demonstrate my value?” Onoki asked in a deep voice.

Kaguya Chiaki looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before whispering, "Lord Hiruko is currently pushing for reforms in the ninja world, but he has encountered some resistance in the process."

You can use your knowledge of ninja villages in various countries to advise Lord Hiruko and help him solve these problems.

Additionally, you can leverage your network to attract those interested in change and strengthen Lord Beiruk's power.

Onoki pondered to himself that although Kaguya Chiaki's words seemed to be an attempt to win him over by Hiruko, they were not without merit.

If he can play a role in this transformation, he might truly be able to change his own fate and that of the loess soil.

"Kaguya Chiaki, why should I believe you? You're in cahoots with Hiruko. What if you're lying to me?"

Onoki stared sharply at Kaguya Chiaki, trying to find a flaw in his expression.

Kaguya Chiaki smiled slightly, her expression calm. "Oonoki, I have no reason to lie to you."

I have a cooperative relationship with Lord Hiruko, and I also hope that this reform will be successful.

Besides, you're already in a bad enough situation, there's no benefit for me in lying to you.

If you don't believe me, you're welcome to try it.

"You don't have any other choice anyway, do you?"

Ōnoki remained silent for a moment, knowing that Kaguya Chiaki had a point.

He really has no other choice at the moment, so he can only do as Kaguya Chiaki said and see if he can find a way out.

"Okay, I'll trust you this once."

"But if I find out you're lying to me, I will never let you get away with it," Onoki said coldly.

Kaguya Chiaki nodded. "Don't worry, Onoki. I look forward to you playing an important role in this transformation."

However, you must be careful, Lord Hiruko is not so easy to deal with.

He is ruthless and meticulous; if you are not careful, you could face utter ruin.

Onoki felt a chill run down his spine; he knew all too well how formidable Hiruko was.

But for the sake of the yellow earth, for the sake of the land of the earth, he had no way out.

"I know about Kaguya Chiaki. Is there anything else you want to tell me?" Onoki asked.

Kaguya Chiaki thought for a moment and said, "There is one more thing. Lord Mu joined Lord Hiruko's forces not because he was coerced or misled."

He made this choice because he genuinely agreed with Lord Hiruko's reform ideas.

If you want to figure out the reason, you might as well start from this point.

Onoki was shocked. He had never understood why Mu-sama would join Hiruko's forces, but he never expected it was because he agreed with his reformist ideas.

This made him both curious and wary of Biluhu's reforms.

“Thank you for reminding me, Kaguya Chiaki will remember it,” Onoki said.

Kaguya Chiaki smiled slightly, "You're welcome. I hope we'll have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future. Alright, I should go now."

"Take care." With that, Kaguya Chiaki turned and left.

As Ōnoki watched Kaguya Chiaki's departing figure, his mind was filled with countless thoughts.

"Why are you worried?" Wu said with a smile.

Onoki forced a calm demeanor, managing a slightly stiff smile to conceal his inner turmoil, and said, "Master Mu, I was just curious for a moment."

Since the Land of Snow is so heavily guarded, it must have unique methods. I'm just a prisoner, what can I do?

With a deep gaze that seemed to see through every thought in Onoki's heart, he slowly said, "Onoki, you know in your heart that once some thoughts arise, it is very difficult to let them go."

But the Land of Snow is not a place you can easily explore. If you remain calm and obedient, you might have a chance to see something different.

Onoki frowned slightly, a sense of resentment rising in his heart, but he quickly suppressed it.

He was well aware of his current situation and knew he couldn't act impulsively, otherwise he would not only fail to rescue Huang Tu, but he might also find himself in an even more dangerous situation.

"Master, I understand what you mean."

But I'm really worried about Huang Tu's safety; after all, he's my son.

You just said that I would have the opportunity to go to the Land of Snow to find out about his situation. When will that opportunity come? Onoki tried his best to make his tone sound sincere and eager.

Wu paused for a moment, then said, "When the time comes, you will naturally know."

Now, you should think about how to survive in this unfamiliar environment.

The Land of Snow is not a place for idlers, even if you were once the Tsuchikage.

Onoki felt a chill run down his spine. He understood that Mu was implying that the Snow Country would not easily let go of someone as valuable as him, but it also wouldn't let him live too comfortably.

He must be prepared to face all kinds of challenges.

"Don't worry, Master. I, Onoki, have roamed the ninja world for many years. What kind of difficulties haven't I encountered? Whatever fate the Land of Snow may have in store for me, I will accept it with equanimity." Onoki straightened his back and said with a firm gaze.

Wuwei nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Onoki's attitude.

I hope you can keep your word.

Also, you don't need to be too curious about that experiment.

"Perhaps you'll have a chance to learn more once you truly immerse yourself in the Land of Snow."

Onoki's heart skipped a beat. That experiment was clearly a key clue, perhaps closely related to the fact that there was no resurrection and the powerful strength of the Snow Country.

But he also knew that now was not the time to ask further questions, so he could only keep the question to himself for the time being.

"Thank you for the reminder, Master Wu. I will patiently wait for the right opportunity, and I also hope that Master Wu can give me some guidance at the appropriate time," said Onoki.

Wu did not answer immediately, but looked at Onoki quietly for a while, and then said, "I wouldn't call it guidance, but I can give you a suggestion."

In the Land of Snow, strength and value determine everything.