Escape From Konoha

A tall tower standing in the rain.

"ah!!!"

A cry of extreme pain came from Kanzo's mouth.

However, no one came to his aid.

After betraying Amegakure's interests to Konoha's Kanzo, many people wanted him to die immediately.

And those who followed him in conspiracy have already been executed.

In other words, Kanzang is now in a desperate and helpless state.

"You...you are Xiao's..."

Kanzang moved his body backward with difficulty, while staring at the person standing in front of him in fear.

He had long red hair and an indifferent expression, as if he didn't care about anything. He lacked the emotions and joys that humans should have.

If you have to say it, it's like becoming a 'creature' on another level, looking down at the world from above.

Including human beings who are struggling in the world, they are also the targets of his overlooking.

"It's been a long time, Mr. Kanzo. It's been about two or three years since the death of Hanzo-sama and Yahiko."

Nagato's tone was full of honorifics and politeness, without any murderous intent.

In other words, showing murderous intent towards this kind of guy is redundant and wasteful.

Kanzang's body was shaking, his lips were trembling and he couldn't say a word. There was only naked fear in his eyes.

Just by standing in front of him, Nagato felt an irresistible invisible force, and his body felt as if it was extremely heavy.

"However, I think you won't pay too much attention to a small character like me. That's why I came here today to take away everything that doesn't belong to you."

Nagato spoke calmly, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

Kanzo swallowed and finally answered: "Are you here to avenge Hanzo?"

Nagato didn't respond. From Kanzo's point of view, he undoubtedly acquiesced to this.

"Actually, I have no choice... If Amegakure lets Hanzo take charge again, he will definitely lead Amegakure into the abyss. You see, now that Amegakure and Konoha are cooperating, neither Iwagakure nor Sunagakure dare to trouble us... "

Kanzo didn't know if his sophistry was of any use, but since the other party was from Akatsuki and a subordinate of that idiot Yahiko, then, as long as it was under the banner of considering Amegakure's future, no matter what, the situation would not be too serious. Oops.

At least, until Konoha's reinforcements arrive.

"In other words, everyone at Yukaku must thank you for your profound righteousness?"

"I don't dare to take it seriously. In fact, that old guy Hanzo's will has long been corrupted. As his deputy, I know everything about him. He was just forced to go to the battlefield. He didn't dare to fight Konoha and Sunagakure at all... He He is just a vain old man who, in order to protect the name of the demigod, would not hesitate to watch the Kingdom of Rain fall into pieces... He is the culprit responsible for the current tragedy of the Kingdom of Rain."

"Yeah?"

"That's right. Even the half-body that was once famous cannot withstand the erosion of time and turns into a bad old man who is greedy for life and afraid of death. I have no choice but to cooperate with Konoha. Only in this way can Amegakure and the Kingdom of Rain have a way out. If you don’t believe it, I can…”

"No, I believe you."

Nagato smiled.

At this moment, Nagato was like the embodiment of compassion, and the smile on his face gave people great peace of mind.

Kanzang was taken aback, but before he could show his joy, Nagato stretched out his hand, easily grabbed Kanzang's throat, and lifted him into the air.

"Uh...uh...you...cough...do..."

Kanzang, whose throat was strangled, was almost suffocated, and could only speak some words that could not be connected into sentences intermittently.

Thin body and arms, but the power contained in it is like an extremely dangerous and powerful beast, and Kanzang's face has turned pale.

"But... is there any necessary relationship between this and me killing you?"

Nagato said these words lightly, Kanzang's pupils shrank, and there was a begging for mercy in his eyes.

However, Nagato's palm was clenched more and more tightly, like steel, trying to crush Kanzang's throat alive.

"Let...let me go...please..."

Kanzang's face was congested and red because he couldn't breathe.

When he was about to suffocate to death, Nagato suddenly let go of his hand.

"Ha ha……"

Sitting on the ground in embarrassment and panting, Kanzang, who narrowly escaped death, knew for the first time how wonderful it felt to be alive.

He still has a wonderful life that he has not enjoyed, and he cannot die here.

He didn't know why Nagato let him go, but it was certainly not because of mercy.

The idea that the other party wants to kill him is absolutely true.

However, he didn't think too much at this moment, he crawled on the ground with all four limbs, like an animal in danger, and rushed towards the door where he could escape in an ugly image.

Nagato didn't stop, and Kanzang saw the hope of living.

However, the moment he grasped this hope, a shadow appeared in front of his eyes.

He had the same samsara eyes as Nagato and an old face, staring at him with calm pupils.

"Half, half hidden..."

Kanzang looked like he had seen a ghost, took two steps back in horror, and uttered nonsense in complete sentences.

He thought he saw the hope of life, but the moment he was deprived of it again, Kanzang felt even more desperate.

He seemed to have been poisoned by some kind of poison. His face was distorted with fear, and he murmured words of unknown meaning in his mouth. Then he fell to the ground stiffly and lost his breath.

"He seems to be scared to death. It's really useless."

Xiaonan walked out of nowhere, with a cold face and the smell of blood on his body. He did not hesitate to despise Kanzang.

Such a guy can become the leader of Amegakure, which is really embarrassing to Amegakure ninjas.

Relying on the power of Konoha, he is a coward who only dares to pretend to be powerful in the Land of Rain.

Nagato ignored Kanzang's body, it was just an insignificant person.

"Is the situation outside stable?"

"Um."

Konan nodded.

Kanzo is very unpopular in Amegakure, especially in the past two years, he has used the power given by Konoha to do whatever he wants in Amegakure. Many people are dissatisfied with his rule.

Exploring death will only make them happy.

"We have to face Konoha next."

Nagato walked outside, listened to the sound of rain, and said indifferently.

The spokesperson of Kanzo is dead, and Konoha will not let it go.

But there is no reason to return what is in his hands.

The fourth-generation Hokage Namikaze Minato who made him extremely fearful was dead. Except for the third-generation Hokage who stayed at home, no one in Konoha was his opponent.

However, Konoha is not only powerful in high-end combat power, but also the power that the ninja troops can exert when united is also very terrifying.

That day, even the extremely powerful Kyuubi was able to suppress it for a short time with firepower... This was Konoha's most powerful power.

"The Fourth Hokage is dead, and the war on Kumogakure's side has resumed. They don't have any extra energy. Moreover, the information that was deliberately revealed to Konoha before can also have some containment effect."

Nagato basically agreed with Xiaonan's inference.

But even so, one cannot be careless about Konoha.

"They don't dare to do anything openly, but there will definitely be a lot of small tricks behind the scenes. Moreover, we also need to strengthen some strength here."

Nagato had something to say.

Yu Yin's strength alone is not enough. If Yu Yin had not suffered heavy losses in the previous war, it would indeed be a big help.

But now the number of ninjas in Amegakure Village is less than a thousand, the economy is depressed, and the people can only live in poverty... This is not the case for Amegakure, let alone the Kingdom of Rain.

Just providing food and clothing is not a simple matter.

"Xonan... what do you think of me sending the ninjas in the village to farm the fields? In that case, the harvest in the Land of Rain will be better and the efficiency will be much faster."

Nagato asked.

"???"

Xiaonan was shocked, the corners of her mouth twitched twice, and she was speechless.

To be honest, she felt that Nagato had no talent for humor, so this could only be considered a bad joke.

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Yuyin Village is peaceful and peaceful, or so it seems on the surface.

A long bridge built over the water leads directly to Yuyin Village.

Kakashi led two teams of Anbu, walking openly on the bridge, heading towards the Hidden Rain Village in front, without any intention of covering up their figures.

The rain was pattering, and in the middle of the long bridge was the guard room at the entrance to Yuyin Village.

There is a team of Amegakure ninjas guarding there.

They noticed the figure of Kakashi and others, immediately picked up their weapons, and blocked the road with fierce faces. They didn't seem to welcome Kakashi and the guests.

Although the Amegakure Village is not a vassal of Konoha, the Amegakure ninjas gnash their teeth towards the Konoha ninjas and their eyes are full of hatred.

Because it was Konoha who betrayed them on the battlefield, many of his colleagues died at the hands of Sunagakure, even Hanzo died in this way.

If it weren't for Konoha's betrayal, Amegakure wouldn't be in such a state of despair.

"This is……"

Just as Kakashi was about to hand over the document written by the Third Hokage, an Amegakure ninja came forward, snatched the document from Kakashi's hand, and threw it on the ground, getting wet by the rain.

"Get out of here!"

"..."

Kakashi looked at the documents that fell on the cement floor. Before he could say anything, the ANBU behind him had already drawn out the ninja swords behind his back. Not to be outdone, the Amegakure ninjas picked up weapons or formed seals there to collect chakra. .

The war is about to break out.

Not paying attention to the tense atmosphere between the two parties, Kakashi stretched out his hand and felt the rain falling from the sky.

The rain is mixed with weak chakra, and this place is being monitored. Kakashi thought to himself.

This chakra aura gave him a very bad feeling.

What's so bad is that... I could be killed at any time.

If he had a conflict with these Amegakure ninjas here, it would be absolutely impossible for anyone among the Anbu here to survive.

Faced with the legendary pupil technique, Kakashi didn't even have the confidence to escape.

Once that happened, he would have to leave Konoha.

"Lord Hokage hopes that peace is the most important thing, and it is best not to have unnecessary disputes."

"Then please reply to your Hokage, Amegakure will no longer be under the jurisdiction of Konoha."

The Amegakure jounin said this with an expressionless face and a cold voice.

The atmosphere was tense again.

Kakashi could only sigh and said: "In this case, I will report this matter to the Hokage-sama. At the same time, I also hope that you Yugakure will take care of yourself and not cause unnecessary trouble for yourself because of your quick words."

From Konoha's standpoint, although it was impossible to fight, it could not lose Konoha's majesty.

Kakashi knows the degree of this very well.

Sure enough, after he finished saying this, several Amegakure ninjas showed hesitation, obviously fearing Konoha's retaliation against them.

"That's it for today. Next time, it won't be that simple."

Kakashi knew this wasn't the end of the story.

If Yuyin Village wants to go out independently, it's not that simple.

At least, most people in Konoha hope that Amegakure will break away from Konoha's rule.

Because the Country of Rain is an excellent protective board to block Sunagakure from attacking the territory of the Country of Fire.

Only holding it in your own hands is the safest thing.

However, Kakashi cannot make the decision in this matter. The order given to him by the Third Hokage was to investigate, not to conflict with the Amegakure ninjas.

After getting Ame Gakure's clear attitude, Kakashi turned around and left with the ANBU, heading back towards the Land of Fire.

The Amegakure Jōnin stood there without moving. He didn't know whether it was sweat or rainwater that he was holding in his hands, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

To be honest, it would not do Amegakure any good to have a conflict with Konoha's Anbu here.

But Amegakure has no retreat now, and Konoha will be held accountable next.

As long as he survives it, Amegakure can truly escape from Konoha's control.

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Kakashi truthfully reported Amegakure's condition to the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The Daimyo of the Land of Rain died in an accident, and changes seemed to have occurred within the Hidden Rain Village. The leader, Kanzo, did not know whether he was alive or dead, and cut off contact with Konoha.

The Anbu led by Kakashi were unable to enter Amegakure and collected more intelligence.

Therefore, in the final analysis, what happened inside Yugakure is the top priority.

It's just that Konoha has too many things to be busy with now. Kumogakure has restrained a lot of Konoha's power. Uchiha also needs a certain amount of ANBU surveillance. The three S-level rebel ninjas may also be in the dark, staring at Konoha. Prepare to plan your next attack.

Now that Amegakure was involved again, Hiruzen frowned.

Until October this year, Konoha was a peaceful and peaceful place.

However, with the Nine-Tails riot and the death of the Fourth Hokage, various problems emerged, making Konoha feel quite busy.

If you want to investigate the sudden change that occurred within Amegakure, you can't solve it with just the current Anbu.

Most ANBU had their own jobs and couldn't get away from them.

However, there is also an ANBU that can help him.

That was the root of Danzo's leadership.

Just letting Danzo get his hands on Amegakure... Hiruzen shook his head.

Danzo is not suitable.

From the very beginning, he asked Danzo to handle diplomatic relations with Amegakure, which led to Danzo being obedient to him and doing many unsightly things behind his back.

"Kakashi, please go back and be on standby. Keep in touch at all times."

In desperation, Hiruzen only gave Kakashi an order to stand by.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Kakashi nodded and disappeared from the office.

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"Lord Danzo, this is the information from Kakashi."

Wearing a black coat and sunglasses, Aburame Ryoma held a scroll recording information and said this without any emotion.

As a senior manager in the Roots, it can be said to be a lofty position under one person in the Roots.

In the past, when Danzo was unable to lead the Roots, the Roots were commanded by him.

Aburame, who was born in the Konoha bug clan, is a radical who puts Konoha's interests first.

Doing the outermost jobs like ordinary ninjas couldn't satisfy his needs.

Only the roots are in line with his style of doing things.

Because of this, he was reused by Danzo, and he knew everything about even such an important spy as Kakashi.

Danzo picked up the scroll handed over by Ryoma, opened it and looked at it.

"Ame Gakure...do you want to escape from Konoha's control? That guy Hiruzen is really unreliable. If you let me come, I will definitely not let Amegakure escape from Konoha's control."

Danzo was very dissatisfied with what was explained in the intelligence.

The Country of Rain is an extremely important war buffer zone.

Amegakure can also become a protective wall against enemies attacking the Land of Fire during the outbreak of war.

If this barrier is lost, it will be a huge loss for Konoha.

"Yes, this time the Sandaime returned to power, many people in the village raised objections. Many people suggested that the fifth generation Hokage should be selected from among the three ninjas."

Ryoma sighed.

Although the fourth generation Hokage Namikaze Minato is also the enemy of the root, such a young man becoming the Hokage, even if it loses the interests of the root, it has a positive meaning for Konoha.

At least the Fourth Hokage was not a peacekeeper. Even the most basic ninjas were in awe of his extremely fierce killing methods and exaggerated achievements on the battlefield.

"Hiruzhan will not let anyone get involved in the power of the Hokage, even if the fourth generation is alive. His original intention is to train the fourth generation to be his puppet, otherwise Orochimaru would have become the fifth generation Hokage by now."

Danzo never missed an opportunity to make trouble for Hiruzen.

Ryoma could not refute Danzo's words.

He is also slightly dissatisfied with the Sandaime now. He wants to do it but dare not do it, and he does it incompletely.

Konoha... needs a more decisive Hokage.

"Then how to solve Yugakure's matter?"

"The previous manpower of Genbu has been disrupted, and it will take some time to regroup. Moreover, unknown changes occurred within Yugakure, and Kanzang did not contact us. They were probably killed. Even if Genbu intervenes now, I think It’s also very difficult to restore the situation on Yugakure’s side.”

Danzo's eyes showed deep meaning.

Ryoma nodded, this was indeed not easy to do.

The reason why Amegakure was able to surrender to Konoha was because of Kanzo, a ninja who was greedy for life and afraid of death.

Only if he lives well can he bring benefits to Konoha.

Once he died, the connection between Amegakure and Konoha was completely severed.

"It seems we can only let the Sandaime deal with it. I hope we won't disappoint anyone again this time."

"I hope so...ugh!"

As soon as Danzo finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed, and his face was twisted in agony.

The bandaged right arm was shaking violently, and a heart-stopping chakra overflowed from there.

"Oops!"

When Ryoma saw this, he quickly walked aside, took out a medicine bottle from the drawer of the cabinet, poured a few pills from it, and fed Danzo to take it.

After Danzo took the pill, he breathed a sigh of relief. His face was covered with fine beads of sweat, and his expression of pain subsided slightly.

"Lord Danzo, how are you?"

Ryoma asked caringly.

"It's okay, I managed to suppress it."

Danzo gasped slightly.

"That's good. I didn't expect Mu Dun's power to be so domineering."

Ryoma stared at Danzo's bandaged right arm with a worried look in his eyes.

Even if Danzo is extremely powerful, there is still a risk of backlash if he wants to control this arm transplanted with the power of wood escape.

"Everything that gains strength comes at a price. My original arm was broken by that stinky girl from the Hyuga clan, otherwise I wouldn't have transplanted the wood escape cells at the risk of backlash."

Danzo also said with lingering fear.

But as long as you can get the power of Mu Dun, everything will be worth it.

To become Hokage, strength is essential.

"But if this continues..."

"It doesn't matter, Orochimaru's experimental results should be almost out."

Danzo whispered to himself.

"experiment?"

"The reason why I can't master the power of Mu Dun is because the power of Mu Dun is too violent and cannot balance with my chakra. I just need to find another powerful force that can balance Mu Dun." To put it simply, It's just that Mu Dun is too strong and cannot take the initiative in front of the power of Mu Dun.

"In this case, what should be used to balance the power of Mu Dun?"

Ryoma became confused.

Danzo's face showed a coldness that froze the air, and he spat out a few words:

"Sharingan."

Ryoma's body suddenly stiffened.

"After gathering the power of Senju and Uchiha, even Hiruzen will not be my opponent!"

Danzo's tone was full of such confidence.

"Lord Danzo, please forgive me for talking too much, but it is not easy to do such a thing."

"That's why Orochimaru's existence makes sense. His genius research mind is far more powerful than his ninjutsu."

"No, I mean the Uchiha."

Having worked with Orochimaru, Ryoma certainly knew what Orochimaru was capable of.

In terms of strength, he is only one level lower than Orochimaru, but with the special insects he breeds, he can still be entangled with Orochimaru for a long time.

But when it comes to research, he falls short.

Of course, what he denied was not Orochimaru's ability. The key point of the problem was Uchiha.

If you want to get the Sharingan, you can't avoid the Uchiha clan.

Stealing the blood inheritance limit of a fellow village ninja privately... this is a serious crime.

Especially when it comes to the Uchiha clan.

This is a behemoth that is even more terrifying than Orochimaru's roots.

Although his strength has been reduced due to the war, he is still the most powerful ninja clan in Konoha and cannot be shaken.

"Don't worry, Ryoma. I've found someone suitable to deal with the Uchiha."

The sneer on Danzo's face stopped Ryoma's words.

He knew that once Danzo decided something, it could not be changed, not even by the Third Hokage.

He was warned many times not to study Wood Release in private. However, Danzo violated the taboo again and again and studied Wood Release secretly. Now he not only wants to get involved in Wood Release, but he also doesn't intend to let go of the Sharingan.

There will definitely be a bloody storm inside the village. Ryoma decided in his heart.

(PS: When there was really no one to blame, Danzo solved the problems of many fan authors...)