Traveling through Naruto, I am Uchiha Obito?

“Well done, Lord Mizukage.”

Amidst the incredulous gazes of the crowd, the old man continued:

"The Hidden Mist Village cannot afford to lose such important combat forces as the Mizukage and Ao. They made this choice for the future of the village. As comrades, we should understand."

The old man looked at Terumi Mei meaningfully:

"Am I right, Lord Mizukage?"

"Just as you said."

Mei Terumi smiled slightly. "I am extremely grateful."

"So, how do you plan to deal with the pressure from the nobles of the Land of Water?"

The old man asked in a low voice.

Terumi Mei said seriously:

"According to intelligence from the secret service, the nobles are about to elect a new daimyo. To prevent the masked men from attacking again, I will dispatch an elite secret service squad to provide protection. This is a good opportunity for us to ease tensions with the nobles."

She gestured for Qing to place a document on the table, which listed five names:

Chojuro, a swordsmanship prodigy and successor to the twin swords Hiramekarei.

Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki and inheritor of the Bubble Technique.

Hozuki Minazuki, a descendant of the Hozuki clan and the inheritor of the secret technique of water transformation.

Kizuna Hoshigaki, a member of the Hoshigaki clan with immense chakra.

And... Namikaze Menma, the rising star of the Anbu, personally brought back by the Mizukage.

"I object!"

A high-ranking official suddenly stood up. "These people are the future hope of Kirigakure! How can we send them on such a dangerous mission?"

Mei Terumi coldly scanned the other party:

"This is a notification, not a suggestion."

"Mei Terumi! Don't forget who put you in this position..."

"Enough!" Master Yuan's deep voice interrupted the argument. "Today's meeting is over."

The meeting ended in a bad mood.

……

Inside the Mizukage mansion, Terumi Mei stood silently in the center of the room, her eyes vacant. 'Blue' casually picked up a peach from the fruit bowl on the table, took a bite, and frowned, saying:

"It doesn't taste as good as the ones from Konoha... I wonder how Momono and Master are doing."

He gazed at the scenery of Kirigakure outside the window and murmured to himself, "I'll go back and take a look after I've dealt with Kirigakure."

Chapter 80 Who exactly are you?

Chapter 80 Who exactly are you?

Inside Mei Terumi's mansion, after confirming that the surroundings were safe, the Cube deactivated its transformation jutsu. The chakra fluctuations dissipated, revealing his originally rugged and handsome face. He had just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard footsteps coming from the stairs.

It really was Naruto... or rather, he should be called Namikaze Menma now, as he was walking downstairs.

In order to successfully infiltrate the upper echelons of the Fog Shadow, the Cube has been using a transformation technique to disguise himself as Qing.

Using the information he obtained from Mei Terumi through his Sharingan, he perfectly imitated Ao's words and actions. Even if he encountered someone he knew, it didn't matter, as long as he remained silent and stood beside the Mizukage, no one would doubt the authenticity of this "Ao".

For an experienced ninja, a disguise mission with sufficient intelligence is not difficult.

Naruto is portrayed as a talented wandering ninja discovered by the Mizukage, currently training in the Hidden Mist Anbu under the name "Namikaze Menma," while also serving as the Mizukage's bodyguard.

"Brother Rubik's Cube, welcome back."

Naruto yawned, his voice tinged with exhaustion. Today was a rare day off for him.

Since joining the Hidden Mist Anbu, he realized that this identity, which he once thought was incredibly cool, wasn't as glamorous as he had imagined. The workload and difficulty here were on a completely different level from those in Konoha. Infiltration, reconnaissance, patrols, high-intensity training... it was as if he, who was used to the leisurely life in Konoha, had jumped from an ordinary school into a special forces training camp overnight.

But the results of this training were remarkable. With Rubik's Cube's meticulous guidance and Mei Terumi's secret support, Naruto's originally weak foundation was greatly improved.

Even more surprisingly, perhaps spurred by the tragedy in the village, Naruto seemed to have suddenly had an epiphany. He learned to hide his emotions, act with a purpose, and even eliminate those corrupt parasites without hesitation.

These are the most basic qualities of a ninja, and now they are being displayed in this once hot-blooded loser.

Sometimes, Rubik's Cube even wonders if Naruto was switched out when it wasn't looking. Is this really Naruto? How did he suddenly develop a brain?

Honestly, he was pleased with Naruto's transformation. Naruto is now able to think independently, distinguish right from wrong, and is growing into a truly mature ninja.

It's time for him to gain a deeper understanding of the true nature of this world.

Rubik's Cube thought to itself.

"Naruto, I have a task for you."

"Hmm? What mission? Brother Rubik's Cube! Don't worry, leave it to me. I'm the rising star of the Hidden Mist Anbu, Uzumaki Naruto... Lord Namikaze Menma!"

Naruto immediately struck an exaggerated pose.

The Rubik's Cube couldn't help but chuckle, then said seriously:

"This is an S-rank mission. Are you mentally prepared?"

"clear."

Naruto's demeanor instantly turned cold and stern, as if he had become a completely different person. Standing here now was not that hot-blooded youth, but Namikaze Menma, a rising star and elite member of the Hidden Mist Anbu.

"I will arrange for you and a few Hidden Mist ninja to escort the incoming daimyo. Your task is to secretly observe the movements of the Water Country's high-ranking officials, and if you find anyone of good character and ability, gather information about them and pass it on to me."

"Yes."

The Rubik's Cube continued:

"Another important goal is to try to get close to Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, and gain his trust as much as possible to become his friend. As far as I know, he is not doing well in Kirigakure and has a weak sense of belonging to Kirigakure. He only stayed here because of his master."

Upon hearing the words "Jinchūriki," Naruto's eyes flickered slightly, his empathy evident. He nodded solemnly:

"I will handle it!"

Rubik's Cube nodded reassuringly at Naruto.

"I'm entrusting everything to you, Naruto!"

"Oh!"

……

After a brief exchange with Naruto, Rubik's Cube transformed into Ao once more, forming hand seals. He then controlled the vacant-looking Mei Terumi, and the two of them left the mansion one after the other, hurrying towards Elder Genji's residence.

The task he assigned to Naruto was far more complex than it appeared. This guard force, composed of the village's young elites, was essentially being used as "hostages" placed among the nobles of the Land of Water.

The Hidden Mist Village's subtext is very clear: We have entrusted the village's future hopes and the strategic power of nuclear weapons to you. Isn't that enough to earn your trust?

However, behind this seemingly submissive posture lies a dangerous plan. The Rubik's Cube intends to use this form of concession to lower the nobles' guard, making them intoxicated by the false victory of suppressing the rebellious ninjas and protecting their own rights.

While they revel in this false victory, Kirigakure, under his plan, will use funds allocated by the high-ranking officials of the Land of Water to secretly expand its military and train ninjas, waiting for an opportunity to launch a swift and unexpected armed coup.

"Winning is revolution; losing is rebellion!"

This is the Rubik's Cube's true purpose—to instigate a "Spring of the Hidden Mist," allowing the Hidden Mist Village, under his control, to completely seize power from the Land of Water and turn the country into a one-man show extending his will.

The first step in realizing this grand plan is to unify the voices within Kirigakure. In this village, there can only be one prince… oops! Only one Mizukage's voice!

The Rubik's Cube, in its blue form, walked beside Mei Terumi. None of the people passing by could imagine what kind of earth-shattering plan this silent "guardian" was brewing in his heart.

Before long, they arrived at Master Yuan's residence. The residence of this elder of Kirigakure was unexpectedly simple, almost austere, and it was hard to imagine that the most powerful and senior leader of Kirigakure lived here.

Master Yuan seemed to have sensed their arrival long ago, but he did not turn around. Instead, he asked slowly in an aged voice, "Who is it?"

Mei Terumi, who was being manipulated, responded in a respectful tone:

"It is I, Master Yuan. I have something I would like to discuss with you."

"I wasn't asking about you..."

The master's voice was filled with deep sorrow and a hint of despair.

"It's the person behind you..."

"You should be here, right? Could you have a chat with this old man who doesn't have much time left?"

An eerie silence fell over the room.

"Don't worry, with your strength you should be able to sense that I'm just an ordinary old man. There are no secret agents lying in ambush around me..."

Long before Mei Terumi became Mizukage, I had already entrusted her with the command of the Hidden Mist ninja. I just never imagined things would develop this way…”

Qing, who had been keeping her head down, suddenly curled up a barely perceptible smile at the corner of her mouth.

The Rubik's Cube has deactivated its transformation spell.

A wisp of smoke drifted by, and what appeared before Master Yuan was an astonishingly young figure.

The aged Yuan Master finally turned around, his cloudy yet still sharp eyes fixed on the mastermind behind the scenes, and slowly spoke:

"Just who...who are you?"

Chapter 81 I really need to control you.

Chapter 81 I really need to control you.

Inside Master Yuan's residence, the air seemed to solidify. The old man's cloudy eyes were fixed on the excessively young "mastermind" before him. Those eyes, which had witnessed decades of trials and tribulations, were now filled with disbelief, shock, and profound weariness.

"So young?!"

He murmured in a dry voice.

The Rubik's Cube did not answer the old man's question. He slowly paced around, looking at the overly simple house, his gaze finally settling on Master Yuan.

"Does it matter who I am?"

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable sense of pressure.

"For you right now, shouldn't the most important thing be what I'm going to do?"

"Will you tell me?"

Yuan Shi's voice was hoarse, with a hint of mockery.

"The daimyo... you killed him too, didn't you? If I'm not mistaken, Ao probably also fell victim to this. Manipulating Mei Terumi like you manipulated Yagura... are you planning to drag Kirigakure back into the abyss of blood mist?"

"You've misunderstood,"

The Rubik's Cube stopped and met the master's gaze, its eyes filled with undisguised contempt.

"I have no interest in the Blood Mist policy. I simply want to control the Hidden Mist and, in turn, take control of the entire Land of Water."

"Besides, even if I really wanted to prolong the Blood Mist, with the current insignificant fighting force of the Mist Village, who could stop me?"

Master Yuan fell silent; he was unable to refute Rubik's Cube's provocative words.

Over the years, he has navigated the complex relationships between powerful nations, secretly accumulating strength under the shadow of the Fourth Mizukage's manipulation, and struggling to survive amidst the disdain and suspicion of the Water Country's nobles...

These events had already exhausted the old man's energy, and now he simply lacked the willpower and ability to deal with the terrifying enemy before him.

Thinking about Kirigakure's current situation... an entire generation has been lost in internal strife, and the once powerful bloodline clans have been slaughtered one after another. The village's top combat power is now reduced to only Mei Terumi, and now even this only pillar and hope has fallen into the hands of the enemy...

An overwhelming sense of sorrow welled up in the heart of the elderly man.

He forced himself not to look at Mei Terumi, whose eyes were vacant beside him, closed his eyes in anguish, and said in a trembling voice:

"First the Fourth Hokage, now the Fifth... In your Uchiha eyes, is Kirigakure your backyard? What exactly is your purpose...?"

"It's not 'you,' it's me."

"The Rubik's Cube corrected me with disgust."

"I'm not on the same side as Old Deng, who controlled the Fourth Mizukage. Don't try to pin this on me."

His eyes suddenly ignited with an almost fanatical look.

"My goal is revolution! The pain of the 'Village of Blood Mist' still torments this village. The nobles remain high and mighty, exploiting and oppressing everyone with their filthy and corrupt system! They regard ninjas as tools to be sacrificed and civilians as expendable commodities to be slaughtered."