Chapter 161 You can say Danzo is bad, but you can’t say he doesn’t do anything!
The land of thunder.
"Through here we will enter the Land of Thunder."
Covered in dust, Hyuga Hizashi looked around solemnly with his Byakugan warily, then nodded to Uchiha Ya and Namikaze Minato.
"We avoided border patrols along the way, and based on the duration of the mission, we expected to reach our destination two and a half days early."
The group of three passed through two small countries and finally arrived at the territory of the Kingdom of Thunder.
As the captain this time, Uchiha Ye calmly looked around, opened the scroll while being on guard, and then told the two the information about this mission.
"Since we have entered the Land of Thunder, let's study this mission."
In front of the two of them, Uchiha Ye opened the scroll with a serious expression.
“Our mission this time is very simple, which is to sneak into the Hidden Cloud Village and meet Lord Orochimaru at the designated location when chaos breaks out in the Hidden Cloud Village.
The specific reasons for the chaos in the Hidden Cloud Village and Lord Orochimaru's mission have nothing to do with us. We are only responsible for the response."
After Uchiha Ye solemnly explained the details of this mission, there was no ripple on Namikaze Minato's calm expression. It was obvious that he should have known the mission before he came.
On the other hand, Hyuga Hizashi was looking at Uchiha Ye with a frown. Although he came from a large family, he was a member of a branch family. Even if he had considerable strength now, he was still just a tool.
"If the Hidden Cloud Village does not fall into chaos as originally planned, what should we do?"
Hinata Hizashi frowned. It was obvious that the difficulty of this mission lay in the unknown, because they had no idea what Orochimaru's mission was.
In response to Hinata Hiashi's question, Uchiha Ye, the captain of this mission, nodded calmly:
"If there is no chaos in the Hidden Cloud Village at this time, we will lurk outside the Hidden Cloud Village and wait for Lord Orochimaru to contact us at any time."
"This is the village's top secret mission, and the Hokage has personally given the order. The mission can fail, but the people must be brought back!"
After hearing Uchiha Ye's words, Hinata Hizashi nodded solemnly.
"Understood!"
Hinata Hizashi's personality is naturally introverted and taciturn. The reason he said so much this time was purely because of the mission. Under normal circumstances, he could go a whole day without saying a word.
At this moment, Namikaze Minato on the side expressed his opinion and said directly:
"Captain Night, I have a suggestion."
Facing the two's puzzled looks, Namikaze Minato slowly took out two special kunai from his ninja tool bag and said in a serious tone:
"Hiashi Jonin's Byakugan is good at reconnaissance. I suggest he be in charge of the response outside the Hidden Cloud Village, while Captain Night and I sneak in separately. Even if we are discovered, the other person will have a chance to continue the mission.
And I also have this Flying Thunder God Technique. Even if you are in danger, as long as you are not too far away, I can rush to you..."
After Namikaze Minato solemnly revealed his Flying Thunder God Jutsu, Hyuga Hizashi remained silent.
For him, the bird in the cage is just a tool that obeys orders.
Uchiha Ye looked at Minato Namikaze with a meaningful smile on his face, which made Minato Namikaze feel a little guilty and embarrassed.
It was obvious that Uchiha Ye definitely saw something, but the two of them maintained this kind of companionable relationship where neither of them pointed it out.
"Flying Thunder God Technique, the legendary space ninjutsu, is indeed the best ninjutsu to follow up."
Uchiha Ye squinted his eyes and looked at the three-pronged kunai in his hand. Although it was made by the Uzumaki clan, the technique on the kunai was obviously a bit crude.
Moreover, everyone's spatial technique is different. It can be said that a slight mistake in spatial technique can lead to a huge difference.
"If Minato Jonin possesses this jutsu, our chances of completing the mission will be much greater. In this case, how about we follow Minato's plan?"
"Okay!" Hinata Hizashi spoke briefly with a calm expression.
Namikaze Minato looked at the two of them, smiled kindly and nodded, while Uchiha Ye calmly put the kunai into his ninja tool bag, and he understood everything in his heart.
For this mission, the Third Hokage nominally made him the captain, but this had no practical significance at all.
If he successfully completes the task, his Uchiha clan will have no shortage of rewards. If he fails to complete the task, he will have to take the blame.
And looking at the situation, it must be extremely dangerous in the Land of Thunder. If they encounter any situation, Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God can take them away.
It can be said that the only one who could accomplish such extraordinary feats was Minato Namikaze.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Ye couldn't help but narrow his eyes. You, old Biden, are really good at calculating.
Not only can it test his strength, but it can also indirectly deepen the relationship between Orochimaru and Minato. It's really insidious.
But the only thing you missed is that I can also use Flying Thunder God!
Just as Uchiha Ye sneered in his heart, Namikaze Minato beside him also showed a melancholy look, and his mind unconsciously returned to what the Third Hokage secretly told him after the mission was issued that day.
...Memories...
That day in the Hokage's office, when they received their mission and were about to return to prepare, the Third Hokage left him alone.
"Lord Hokage!"
Namikaze Minato knelt on one knee respectfully, and the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a while, and finally handed over a scroll with the word "secret" written on it.
"Minato, this is a mission that Orochimaru is going to carry out. It is also the village's top secret. Take a look first."
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
When Minato Namikaze respectfully took the top-secret scroll, his pupils suddenly shrank. Looking at the information on it, even he, who was usually calm, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Orochimaru's mission was to lurk in the Hidden Cloud Village, and with the cooperation of the Root spies, wait for an opportunity to cause the Hidden Cloud Village's Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to go berserk.
And the latest intelligence shows that there will be an excellent opportunity in half a month.
"Hokage-sama! This!"
Looking at the shocked Namikaze Minato, Sarutobi Hiruzen exhaled a long puff of smoke and said in a low voice:
"Minato, you have inherited the true will of fire. I trust you, so I told you about this secret mission."
"You have seen the tension in the ninja world in recent years. To put it bluntly, the end of the so-called Ninja World War II was anticlimactic, which made these villages hold back their energy and their ambitions have not been released."
When he said this, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen looked like he was under endless pressure. He raised his head and looked at Namikaze Minato with a look of trust and heaviness.
"Over the years, the four major ninja villages have been secretly communicating, preparing to once again join forces to besiege our Konoha. However, the filth and distrust between the major ninja villages, coupled with the efforts of the Anbu and the Root...
This is what prevented these ambitious people from joining forces, but this is only a temporary solution. Therefore, after countless sacrifices by the Root and the Anbu, this plan was put forward..."
As Sarutobi Hiruzen first put Konoha in a passive counterattack position and then dragged out a situation where countless ninjas were sacrificed, Namikaze Minato felt heavy-hearted.
"Since the major ninja villages are still ambitious, we can only do everything we can to create chaos. This time, Orochimaru took the risk of sneaking into the Hidden Cloud Village. Once the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki goes berserk, the Hidden Cloud Village will inevitably be in chaos.
Minato, you are the most suitable person for the Flying Thunder God Technique, but at the same time I have another task for you!"
When he saw Sarutobi Hiruzen's solemn expression, Namikaze Minato took a deep breath, and for the sake of the village he nodded respectfully and said:
"Please tell me, Hokage!"
"Test Uchiha Ye's true strength and observe his heart!"
boom!
Although he had expected that the mission left by the Third Hokage to carry out was not an easy one, when he actually heard it, Namikaze Minato still couldn't help but be shocked.
"Third Hokage-sama, Yahei!"
Before Namikaze Minato could finish, Sarutobi Hiruzen interrupted him coldly. "Minato, I know what you want to say! But you have to understand that all this is for the village. You have also seen that the Senju, Uchiha, and Hyuga clans have joined forces and brought turmoil to the village.
I admit that these big families shed blood when the village was established, but haven't countless civilian ninjas shed blood over the years? As the Third Hokage, I am not only responsible for these families, but also for the entire village!"
When he said this, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen looked heavy.
"The entire Konoha rests on my shoulders. They say I am ungrateful, but if Konoha only relies on these big clans, do you think it can stop these ambitious people? It still depends on the sacrifice of tens of thousands of ordinary ninjas!
Now, I will not abandon any of the family members or civilian ninjas. They are all part of Konoha, but during this period, Uchiha Ya and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Uzumaki Kushina have been entangled...”
Sarutobi Hiruzen used the same old routine by first bringing up the justice of the village, which put Namikaze Minato under a lot of pressure and made him realize how difficult it was for him. He then raised the question of Uchiha Ya.
"The Senju have given so much to the village. If they want to keep Kushina to protect the Senju clan, that's fine! But the Uchiha clan knows that the Jinchuriki is powerful, and Uchiha Ye frequently comes into contact with Uzumaki Kushina and even Tsunade!"
When he said this, Sarutobi Hiruzen also felt aggrieved.
Whenever there is a little distance between the Senju clan and the Uchiha clan, he can provoke a fight between the two clans.
He also found something wrong, it seemed that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Ya were really entangled!
Their bond is too deep!
"I understand!"
Finally, Minato Namikaze took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the Uchiha Sharingan can restrain the tailed beasts, but he happened to come into contact with Kushina.
This made him recall the red-haired and white moonlight in his mind.
"So I hope you can take this opportunity to test Uchiha Ye's strength and observe his heart. I am not asking you to attack your companions."
When he said this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression gradually eased.
"These are the spies of the village and the Anbu hidden in the root of the Hidden Cloud Village. When we go to the Hidden Cloud Village, Minato, you will contact our people secretly..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's solemn expression almost told Namikaze Minato how important this mission was.
As Minato Namikaze has grown, he is no longer the simple ninja he used to be. He naturally understands the reason.
It is obvious that the task of testing Uchiha Ye's strength will be left to the people of the Root and the Anbu, and he is the one who is truly responsible for meeting Orochimaru.
"I understand, Sandaime-sama!"
Finally, Minato Namikaze took a deep breath, looked solemn, and nodded firmly.
He himself was born into a commoner family and could empathize with the current situation in Konoha.
He also had no aversion to big and powerful families, but he could understand the actions of the Third Hokage.
It’s all for the village!
However, he firmly believed that Uchiha Ya was a companion of the village, and he would never abandon his companion.
……
Yunyin Village.
The village was built between towering peaks, shrouded in clouds and mist, while deafening thunder echoed from the distant mountains.
"Routine inspection!"
"We are merchants from the Land of the Lands, and these are hired ninjas."
The merchant said with a flattering smile while inspecting a carriage. There were three people protecting the convoy, two of whom were dressed as ninjas and the other was dressed as a samurai.
Uchiha Ye with black hair looked calmly at the inspecting Kumogakure. He hid in the merchant group under the identity of a hired wandering ninja and thus sneaked into the Kumogakure Village.
"This is your reward."
After arriving at the destination, the businessman paid the fee with a smile on his face.
The two ninjas who received their rewards laughed with smiles on their faces, and waved their hands at Uchiha Ye, who was dressed as a samurai, and said:
"Would you like to go play together? I heard that the black girls in the Land of Lightning are very exciting..."
Under the wanton laughter, Uchiha Ye maintained the firm belief of a samurai and shook his head:
"No, I'll leave after resting here for a few days."
"Alright alright."
The two were disappointed, and it was obvious that they didn't know whether they were trying to get him to pay.
"Outside hired ninjas can only wander around these streets. They are not allowed to go anywhere else without the guidance of our Cloud Ninjas... Otherwise, they will be considered spies."
Every outsider who enters the Hidden Cloud Village, especially the hired wandering ninjas from various small places, will be subject to restrictions.
This restriction is implemented in all major ninja villages.
Merchants from small places or other countries who hire ninjas from wandering ninja villages or small ninja villages will be allowed to enter the village after they have protected them all the way.
But it is limited to certain specific areas, and this generation will also have strict surveillance ninjas and barriers to prevent spies.
It can also allow these wandering ninjas who have just received bounties to splurge and relax here, and absorb the money they have just earned.
"Get out of here! Get out of here, white people!"
While strolling around, Uchiha Ye saw the conflicts happening in the Hidden Cloud Village and couldn't help but narrow his eyes while muttering to himself.
Danzo is truly worthy of being the Dark Lord of the Ninja World. He was just briefly described in the book, and it was later expanded upon by Danzo Shimura.
Although he had heard about it before, it was only after he actually came to the Hidden Cloud Village that he could personally experience this contradiction and difference.
The black and white divide.
"Listen carefully, this food from me only costs one thousand for the noble black skin, and fifteen hundred for the lowly white skin. If you don't want to buy it, get out!"
"White slaves are cheap..."
"Master, come and play. Our tavern has special services. The noble black women can't afford it, and there are also lowly white people..."
My goodness, along the way, seeing the Hidden Cloud Village like this, Uchiha Ye couldn't help but be secretly shocked. It is conceivable that the entire Land of Lightning has probably formed a sharp contrast.
Although they are aware of this disagreement, how can black people, as the superiors, share their rights with others? Therefore, this disagreement and conflict will become increasingly greater.
“And this opposition between black and white, superior and inferior has taken root in people’s hearts.”
Along the way, Uchiha Ye couldn't help but smile. You can say that Danzo is bad, but you can never say that he doesn't do anything, even though what he does is not human.
But the person who can be called the Dark of the Ninja World must be extremely cruel.
Look, it's only been a short time and such a conflict has occurred. Tsk tsk, Danzo is also a talented person. No wonder Sarutobi Hiruzen is reluctant to give him up.
No one would be willing to discard such a talent easily.
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(End of this chapter)
