I defected before Genocide Night

Thanks to Uchiha Taki's day and night efforts, rumors that Kato Dan was still alive quickly spread throughout Konoha.

Some younger people didn't know who Kato Dan was, and the people next to him explained to him: Kato Dan was the lover of Tsunade-sama, one of the legendary Sannin.

"He died during World War III."

"There's no way he's still alive!"

In the conference room of the Hokage Building, Konoha's top management has been feeling very troubled by this rumor recently.

Kato Dan, who once died in battle as a hero, turned into a man-eating devil in the eyes of the ignorant villagers.

People keep spreading rumors: "Kato Dan wants to eat human sacrifices."

"Kato Dan will crawl out of the toilet bowl."

"Kato Dan would knock on the door in the middle of the night."

…

There are too many versions.

In particular, the few people who witnessed the horrific scene that night added fuel to the fire and made the story look particularly scary.

Among the people involved, there are ninjas in charge of patrols, and girls who are going to school...

Involving people from all walks of life.

The scope of discussion has therefore become very broad.

This made the consultant elders who were good at dealing with various conspiracies become suspicious.

"Could someone do this on purpose?"

"Impossible. This is peacetime. Who would be so bored with such a pointless thing?"

Koharu and Mito Monobu are discussing when they go to bed.

Sandai and Danzo were deep in thought.

Finally, Danzo changed the subject and asked: "How are you preparing for the ceremony to replace the Jinchuuriki?"

He looked at the two advisors.

After glancing at the third generation, the two consultants said honestly: "Obviously, in order to safely transfer the tailed beasts, we must make sufficient preparations."

"And our real purpose is to use this ceremony to draw out the enemy behind the scenes."

"So be better prepared."

"How long will it take?" Danzo asked.

"Seven days!" Mito Menyan said a conservative number.

They have to arrange various sealing techniques on site, and other seals such as time and space ninjutsu cannot be neglected.

If they weren't worried about Jiraiya suddenly returning to the village, according to their estimation, they would have been more prepared to face the enemy.

Hearing them discussing this matter, the third generation thought of Naruto.

He looked at Danzo: "You haven't forgotten what I said, the ceremony to replace the Jinchuuriki is fake."

Using the gimmick of replacing the Jinchuuriki to attract Obito has already made the third generation a little uneasy.

It can be imagined that Uzumaki Naruto, who already had misunderstandings about Konoha and ninjas, did not know how many negative emotions he would generate after this time.

If Naruto takes a wrong path because of this, how will he face Minato and Kushina after he dies?

The third generation sighed tiredly.

Seeing his tired face, Danzo frowned slightly.

Without revealing anything on his face, he nodded and said, "Of course, Uzumaki Naruto will definitely be fine."

The third generation breathed a sigh of relief.

From what he had observed, Danzo had indeed become much more at peace recently.

Besides, Naruto is a fourth-generation child, so Danzo should know how to measure things.

…

The edge of the Fire Nation.

The ship carrying Kakashi and Uchiha Itachi finally docked.

"Thank you very much!"

After thanking the crew, Kakashi and Itachi jumped to the shore.

"It's been such a long time, Fire Nation!" Kakashi sighed.

After receiving the news from Konoha and knowing that Uchiha Takito was in Konoha, Kirigakure Village quickly changed its strategy.

While allowing the two of them to return to the village, Kirigakure also sent his own envoy.

Terumi Mei and Ao.

"We Kirigakure have some new information, and we have some relationship with Uchiha Taki. I believe Konoha will be interested. But this information needs to go to Konoha, and I will talk to your Hokage."

Terumi Mei, who was listed as Mizukage's successor by Genshi and other elders but had not yet taken office, had an arrogant attitude and jumped down after them.

Uchiha Itachi looked at her and pursed his lips.

He was a little puzzled.

As a rebel ninja in Konoha, Taki attacked the Kiri ninja and then returned to Konoha.

Logically speaking, the Kiri nin should suspect that Konoha instigated Taki.

But based on what he saw, Kirigakure seemed to rule out this possibility.

"Is there any basis for this?" Thinking of Terumi Mei's words just now, Uchiha Itachi nodded with some understanding.

"I didn't expect Taki to return to Konoha!" Kakashi held his forehead and sighed weakly.

Originally, he wanted to corner Uchiha Taki in the Water Kingdom and press for information about Obito.

"Is it true that Uchiha Taki doesn't possess the Dark Escape Blood Successor?" Mei Terumi asked impolitely.

She seemed to be reminiscing and complained angrily: "That guy actually sucked away the chakra of our Mizukage-sama."

As a result, the Fourth Mizukage fell into a deep sleep and could only stay awake for a few short hours every day.

This time, as long as Mei Terumi catches or kills Uchiha Taki, she can legitimately replace the Mizukage.

Kakashi frowned: "Taki is a member of the Uchiha clan and possesses the Sharingan Eye."

"So, can the Sharingan copy the Dark Release?" Looking at Uchiha Itachi, Terumi Mei's eyes flashed and asked such an idiotic question.

After a moment of silence, Uchiha Itachi asked: "Can the Dark Release absorb the tailed beast jade of the three-tailed Jinchuuriki?"

Suddenly, the scene became a little stiff.

Terumi Mei tried to accuse the Uchiha clan of being a traitor, but Uchiha Itachi mocked her in turn, saying that Kirigakure's Mizukage was too weak.

Kakashi smiled bitterly and waved, "Forget it, let's go back to Konoha quickly."

"Ming, please control your temper a little."

Kirigakure's Ao sighed and patted Mi Mei on the shoulder, indicating that she could not fall out with Konoha's ninjas.

"Huh!" Terumi Mei turned her head away in displeasure.

The group continued on their way.

…

Sound Ninja Village.

Jiraiya, who found this place based on clues, soon met Orochimaru.

"Jiraiya, it's been a long time!"

Seeing his old friend, Orochimaru licked his tongue and let out a hoarse laugh.

Jiraiya looked at him and frowned: "Orochimaru, did you instruct Mizuki to steal the Sealed Book?"

If this is really the case, in order to wash away Naruto's grievances, Jiraiya can only fight with him and take back the Sealed Book by force.

"Mizuki asked me for a way to become stronger. I just pointed him to the right path!" Orochimaru showed a gloomy smile.

Jiraiya stretched out his hand and glared at him angrily: "You have taken away the book of seals for so many days. You must have learned all the forbidden techniques you want to learn. Please return the things to me quickly!"

Naruto is now hated by the people in the village because he helped Mizuki steal the Sealed Book.

Jiraiya knew that Naruto was Minato's child, and of course he didn't want to see him hated by his companions.

Showing a smile, Orochimaru shook his head: "I'm afraid this won't work. The Sealed Book is not with me."

"Didn't Mizuki give it to you?"

Hearing Orochimaru's defense, Jilai was a little stunned.

"Hoho!" Orochimaru laughed coldly and recalled: "Before you, a guy named Uchiha Taki came."

As if he remembered something, Orochimaru smiled jokingly: "Once upon a time, you protected him in the Country of Whirlpool!"

Taki!

Jiraiya showed an expression of sudden realization.

Immediately, he saw Yiya behind Orochimaru: "Isn't this kid the two who are following Taki?"

"Where's the other one?" Jiraiya pressed.

Orochimaru said with a deep smile: "Another girl was killed by Taki!"

Jiraiya's pupils shrank slightly, "How is this possible?"

Uchiha Taki had agreed to return to Konoha with him in order to take care of his two children.

Orochimaru seemed to like seeing his shocked look, so he licked his forked tongue and continued to tell him: "Taki is for strength."