Konoha's task master

The rain in the sky in Yuyin Village is as thin as cow hair, and a thin woman wearing a black cloak is moving quickly through the rain.

She is the advisor of Sunagakure Village, Elder Chiyo.

She was alone on this trip for the sake of her grandson.

Akatsuki organization, stronghold.

Chiyo took off his hat. Although his hair was all gray, his overall energy was good. He was much younger than his appearance in the original work. The most important thing was that his eyes were... sharp, cold and like burning fire.

"My grandson...Scorpion!"

Almost instantly, she saw Xie hiding behind Xiaonan, and was sure that this was her grandson. Chiyo quickly took a few steps forward, squatted down and stretched out his hands nervously.

Scorpio subconsciously took two steps back.

"Ahem." Yahiko coughed lightly.

"When we found her six months ago, she was seriously injured, so we had to perform surgery on her. Later we found that she had lost her memory."

Yahiko patted Xia's back with his hand.

"Mom, dad..." Xie said cautiously, and at the same time pulled the hem of Xiaonan's clothes a few times with his hands.

Chiyo was stunned on the spot. Months of anticipation had turned into reality. She should have been extremely happy in her heart, but when she saw Xia's defense against her, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Is this still her grandson?

It's like a child who hasn't been weaned yet.

"Elder Chiyo." Jiraiya greeted.

"Oh, it turns out to be one of the three ninjas, Jiraiya."

Chiyo just glanced at Jiraiya, then turned her head again and focused on Scorpion. The most important thing in her eyes at this time was... Scorpion.

"Now that your grandson has been found, Konoha hopes that you can stop and stop destroying the precious peace between the two villages."

"This is impossible. The fact that Scorpion has become what it is now has nothing to do with you Konoha."

Chiyo refused without hesitation.

Half an hour later, Chiyo finally accepted the fact that her grandson had become a granddaughter, and then she planned to take Xia back to Sunagakure Village for treatment.

"Scorpion, come back to Sand Hidden Village with me... okay?"

Chiyo asked with a kind smile on his face.

"Grandma, you called me by the wrong name again. My name is Xiaolan, and I don't want to leave my father. Where's my mother!"

The smile on Chiyo's face froze slightly.

"...How about we just treat it here?"

"No...I'm not sick."

Beside the fire, Yakumo continued to chew on the chicken wings. As long as Yahiko didn't have any accidents, he could always be a transparent salted fish.

Chiyo decided to live in the Akatsuki organization and slowly cultivate the relationship with Xia.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Chiyo's treatment was not going well. At present, she could only confirm the problem with Scorpion, but could not think of any way to treat it.

The good news is... Xia no longer rejects Elder Qiandai as she did at first, but she must also accept the fact that she has an extra set of children.

To connect with identity.

Chiyo claims to be Yahiko’s mother…

In mid-October, Chiyo quietly approached Jiraiya.

The three of them sat around the fire...

Yakumo was still chewing on the chicken wings.

"I can agree to your request, but I need Tsunade to help me cure Scorpion and restore her memory."

Chiyo looked at Xia who was playing with Konan and said straight to the point that her treatment during this period had no effect at all and she could only place her hope on Tsunade.

"We can't contact Tsunade." Jiraiya shook his head.

"I won't... give in anymore on this matter."

Chiyo's tone was very firm. In fact, through this month's treatment attempts, she had already determined that Scorpion had a physical problem. Unfortunately, her ability was limited and she was not sure about removing the congestion from the skull.

In her heart, Tsunade is the only life-saving straw.

"This matter...Tsunade will not agree to it."

"I hope you can make a decision soon."

After leaving these words, Chiyo stood up and left without hesitation. For Scorpion, she would be the enemy of the world.

"In the past two months, the relationship between Konoha and Sunagakure has been very tense, almost to the point of breaking out. She probably plans to put pressure on Konoha through Sunagakure and force us to do it. It's a pity that she doesn't know..."

Jiraiya sighed.

Chiyo was not aware of Tsunade's hemophobia and was unable to complete such a precise surgical treatment.

"I don't want to cause any trouble."

During this period, Yakumo was always alert to factors that might affect Yahiko's life safety. It was really exhausting both physically and mentally. After all, he had to be protected 24 hours a day.

As the leader of the Akatsuki organization, Yahiko does not carry out tasks personally, but he has a lot of work. He often has to leave the Akatsuki organization's stronghold, and Yakumo can only passively follow him.

In order to...the right to refresh the copy...not to be ashamed.

Fortunately...the mission deadline is only half a month.

"Isn't she fine now? Carefree."

Yakumo looked at Xia and Xiaonan hugging each other. The smiles on the faces of the two girls were so bright, like roses blooming in the rain.

The temperament of the two people is completely different, but there is a big gap. Xie's smile is full of ignorance, like a young child, and there is a huge gap with the appearance of more than 1.5 meters.

"But... Xiaolan like this is not the puppet genius that Chiyo is proud of at all. She is a scorpion, but not the scorpion in Chiyo's memory. Now what she wants to do is to find the scorpion hidden in Xiaolan's soul.

."

Jiraiya sighed while drinking beer.

"But now he is so lovable."

"You really don't want to be treated?" Jiraiya lowered his voice.

In fact, Jiraiya knew that Yakumo's medical ability was already comparable to Tsunade, which meant that there was no need to contact Tsunade at all, as long as Yakumo was willing to take action...

"Cure him and create enemies for Konoha?"

"That's right..."

Jiraiya nodded with deep understanding. At the age of fourteen, Scorpion could possess combat power comparable to that of a Kage. His future achievements would be limitless. If he allowed himself to recover... he would surely become Konoha's formidable enemy.

"What on earth are we going to do?"

Jiraiya asked with some distress.

"You are the captain, you decide and you are responsible."

"Hey, you guys... know how to make sarcastic remarks!"

Jiraiya's eyes looked a little unkind, and Yakumo immediately lowered his head and picked up the bones of the chicken wings.

After a while... Yakumo said softly.

"Otherwise... we'll kill them all?"

"This...can't do it!" Jiraiya refused directly.

"Don't ask me next time. If you ask me, I'll just bury it..."

"You..." Jiraiya was speechless.

Yakumo stood up and put on his raincoat.

"Yahiko went out again...I'll follow him to protect him."

"Okay, okay, let's go... On the surface, I despise Yahiko very much, but secretly, I don't want to leave even half a step 24 hours a day. Such caring protection..."

"Tsk, tsk, you're such a child who thinks you're too polite."

"Bah... I'm here for the mission!"

Yakumo retorted dissatisfied.

"I see."

Jiraiya nodded one after another, saying nothing.

"You know a P..."

Yakumo broke through the defense immediately, put on his raincoat, turned around and jumped into the rain curtain, following around Yahiko.

Yuyin Village.

Yakumo always followed Yahiko and others at a distance of about five meters, and they quickly shuttled through the interior of Amegakure Village.

In fact, Yakumo did not hide his traces at all, and Yahiko also knew that Yakumo was protecting him. Although he was puzzled, he still accepted Yakumo's kindness.

During Yahiko's mission this time, he collected supplies imported from the Land of Fire, which mainly included daily necessities and various grains and grains.

Yakumo, the leader of the Fire Country's caravan, looked very familiar.

This man used to follow Shinichi in the Daming Mansion. In other words, he was Shinichi's subordinate. Yakumo remembered that Jiraiya rejected Shinichi's proposal at that time.

However, the Daming Mansion's exclusive caravan still established trade relations with the Akatsuki organization and controlled the economic lifeline of the Rain Country, but I don't know what methods Shinichi used in this.

Putting aside his position, Shinichi is a very qualified daimyo, and everything he does is done in the interests of the Fire Nation.

It's a pity that people are crazy.

After members of the Akatsuki organization confirmed that the goods were correct, Yahiko paid, turned around and left with the storage scroll containing the goods. Next, he went to the civilian area to find orphans with good talents and preached the philosophy of the Akatsuki organization.

A few hours later, Yahiko returned to the Akatsuki organization's base.

At the Akatsuki organization base, I interviewed several newcomers who wanted to join the Akatsuki organization. Among them, the strongest ones were close to jounin in strength, and some had just extracted chakra.

After confirming that there were no traitors, Yahiko simply asked a few questions and asked them to join the Akatsuki organization. As the actual manager of the Rain Country, the Akatsuki organization cannot blatantly accept traitors from other major countries.

The busy day passed like this.

Ten days later, the mission came to an end.

During this period, Yahiko's life was not threatened at all, as if the life-and-death crisis mentioned in the quarterly feedback mission was just groundless.

But Yakumo didn't dare to take it lightly.

During this period of time, Elder Chiyo continued to treat Xia, but he still failed to restore her memory. On the contrary, because the medicine was too bitter, Xia was even a little afraid of Chiyo.

In the past two months, Yakumo has challenged Eniro many times and forced him into desperate situations several times. Yakumo is confident that he can conquer the first floor of the arena in five days!

The last day of October.

Several people gathered around the fire and leaned on the chicken wings. Chiyo's eyes were always a little wary. Even though they had been living under the same roof for two months, they could not become friends because of their positions.

"Is Konoha really unwilling to agree to my conditions?"

"Elder Chiyo, I really can't agree to this." Jiraiya shook his head.

"Do we have to do things so absolutely?"

Jiraiya just shook his head.

"Elder Qiandai, please don't say that..."

"Don't you think Konoha Hidden Village is worried about destroying the precious peace...or is it because Scorpion has become like this because of your evil hands!?"

"Elder Chiyo, currently Sunagakure Village and Konoha Hidden Village are still allies. Naturally, it is impossible to design an ambush for your grandson. But it is a pity that we cannot contact...Tsunade."

Jiraiya replied very sincerely.

"Humph!" Chiyo snorted coldly.

"Oh, Chiyo, the elder must calm down."

Chiyo stood up and left directly. Yakumo looked at her back and felt the awe-inspiring murderous intent.

When the negotiations failed to achieve the results she hoped for, the use of force became the only feasible path.

The atmosphere suddenly became depressing and tense.

Yakumo still lowered his head and gnawed on the chicken feet.

During this period, his sense of presence was extremely low, just like Jiraiya's little follower, never participating in any discussions.

"Mom, I'm afraid."

Xie noticed the lingering murderous aura in the air, and Xiaonan, who was somewhat timid, leaned closer. The latter immediately stretched out his hand to hold Xie in his arms, patting Xie's back gently.

"Don't be afraid, Xiao Lan... Mom is always here."

"Yeah, I have a mother...I'm not afraid."

"..."

After two hours, everyone dispersed, but anyone with a discerning eye could clearly see that in the next few days, the peace of Amegakure Village would be broken and it would become a battlefield between Konoha and Sunagakure.

"Why is it so..."

"At such an old age, I still have such a bad temper."

Jiraiya's face was red, he had obviously drank a lot of beer, and he was swaying as he walked, as if... he would fall down in the next moment.

Yakumo had no choice but to support Jiraiya, and the two of them gradually walked towards the bedroom. Most of Jiraiya's body weight almost rested on Yakumo.

Burp... Jiraiya spit out a breath of wine.

Creaking...the two pushed open the door.

"Okay, stop pretending...they're all gone."

"Looking at that old lady Chiyo, I'm afraid she's planning to use force. Unfortunately, her plan will definitely fail. After all, she never dreamed that you are the trump card in this trip to Amegakure Village."

Jiraiya sat on the bed with a calm expression on his face, not even half-drunk as he smacked his tongue and said.

"You have such a double standard. Just now you called me Elder Qianyo."

"There are no outsiders here now."

Jiraiya smiled... showing his cunning.

"Chiyo...it's not the problem at all. Scorpion is the key point. Looking at the current situation, if we take action, Sister Xiaonan will probably turn against her."

"So...you let me decide?"

"Of course...you decide...you are responsible."

Jiraiya was silent, stood up and came to the window, looking at the rain curtain outside, his eyes gradually became a little dark.

"You can kill if necessary!"

There was a bang.

Furious purple thunder pierced the sky, leaden clouds rolled like they were hiding unknown beasts, and the rain in Yuyin Village suddenly became faster and heavier, as if it was pouring down.

Yakumo put on his raincoat and opened the door to melt into the rain.

The strong wind rolled around the trees, and the branches and leaves made a shrill scream, and the big raindrops fell on the steel tower, making a crisp sound.

The entire Yuyin Village was left in darkness with no light spots.

Yakumo lay quietly next to the outer wall closest to Yahiko like a ghost in the dark night, taking out his mask and clasping it on his face.

Today is the last day of quarterly rewards.

This environment is very suitable for killing people.

Lightning flashed through the darkness, and thunder rumbled.

The Yakumo seal created a shadow clone and began to gather the surrounding natural energy, preparing to enter the sage mode.

In the distance, black shadows approached in the night.

"Kakuzu...?" Yakumo murmured.

This money-loving bounty ninja was once again hired by Uchiha Madara to prepare to take human lives in the dark.

But why is his direction... Xiaonan's house?

No, it should be a scorpion!

If Scorpion dies here, then Chiyo's primary target of suspicion is Jiraiya, which can completely push the relationship between Konoha and Sunagakure into an irreconcilable situation. But why didn't White Zetsu be sent for such an assassination?

White Zetsu... more stealthy... more effective.

"Save or not save."

Yakumo was thinking, and a mark of immortality appeared on his forehead.

"No! But we can't let him hurt Xiaonan."

Yakumo started to sneak close to the side of the tower, and at the same time, he was ready to take action. The Jieyu short blade was held in his hand.

Akatsuki organization base.

In the bedroom, Xiao Nan was wearing a lavender gauze skirt and hugged the trembling Xie. This was a symptom of Xie after she was rescued, which manifested as extreme fear of thunder.

"Xiao Lan... don't be afraid... mom is here."

Scorpion shook even more violently.

Countless broken images flashed through her mind, including a man in a black cloak chasing his white-haired uncle, and a man in a black cloak running wildly in the rain as if escaping.

She is five years old and cannot understand who the black cloaked figures are in her mind. She even dares not tell her mother about the scene in her dream because she is afraid that she will be regarded as a monster.

In fact, she also has a secret, that is, she can control wooden puppets. For her, controlling puppets seems to be something that can be easily acquired...instinct.

But she is afraid of this instinct...

This secret was well hidden by her. Scorpion was always a genius in puppetry, but she temporarily hid her sting for the sake of motherly love.

Because... Xiaolan is not a monster!

There was a bang and thunder.

The door quietly opened a crack, and two black threads spread along the floor toward the bed. Over the past few decades, he has honed his skills in all aspects to the point of subversion.

Earthly Resentment Yu's silk thread only needs to be gently wrapped around the girl's neck, and then the task can be easily completed by applying more force.

The black hair spread, and suddenly the ground where the black silk thread touched rose slightly and turned into paper. Xiaonan, who was hugging the scorpion, exerted her strength with her legs and jumped up like a carp.

"Who are you!?" Xiaonan asked sharply.

"What a pity...it turns out I only planned to kill her."

Kakuzu replied with a cold smile, and at the same time, the black threads merged into the bedroom like a swarm, and Konan immediately protected the scorpion behind him.

The next second, a black spear penetrated Xiaonan's shoulder.

Outside, Yakumo observed with great interest.

The trembling Scorpion behind Xiaonan suddenly stopped trembling. She looked at Xiaonan's bleeding shoulder, her eyes gradually becoming angry. The tyrannical chakra spread inch by inch from his body.

The next second, a dozen puppets rushed towards the door!

"hiss…"

Kakuzu's black thread was cut off by the weapon on the puppet.

He gave up the mission with almost no hesitation. After all, there were two Kage-level ones, Chiyo and Jiraiya, around him, and the little sheep he was targeting suddenly transformed into a wolf. It was not a more terrifying existence than a wolf.

Terrifying chakra surged out from Scorpion's body.

The floor beneath my feet is cracking inch by inch!

At this moment, her expression became extremely cold, and under Konan's stunned gaze, more than a dozen puppets rushed towards Kakuzu on all fours like wild beasts.

The movement here immediately alerted others.

Jiraiya and Chiyo were the first to arrive. Chiyo looked at Scorpion with a cold face and his fingers dancing like a dancer, and showed a surprised smile. At this moment, her grandson, the talented Scorpion, was back!

The three of them began to cooperate to strangle Kakuzu.

Ninjutsu was flying around, but Scorpion became more and more courageous as he fought.

Konan and Yahiko couldn't hide their surprise. They never dreamed that Scorpion would have a strength no less than Kage level.

Ten minutes later, Kakuzu successfully escaped from the Akatsuki organization's stronghold at the cost of two more hearts. Scorpion slowly put away the puppet and looked at Konan's timid opening.

"Mom...are you okay?"

"It's okay..." Xiaonan immediately hugged Xie.

Chiyo's face couldn't hide her disappointment for a moment, her grandson was caring about outsiders in front of her.

Yakumo created a shadow clone to protect Yahiko, while his main body chased Kakuzu. At this time, he had already damaged two of his hearts. As long as he eliminated the remaining three, Kakuzu would be dead!

Since we were once enemies, send him away directly!