Konoha's task master

In the early morning, a ray of scorching sun rises from the east.

In the forest, the three of Yakumo stood quietly, waiting for Yakumo to decide...the next plan.

"Why don't you sneak into the Land of Thunder and kill the Fourth Raikage?"

Uchiha He said with a smile.

"No."

Yakumo hesitated for a moment and decided to return to Konoha Hidden Village first.

Putting his hands together, he used the power of Wood Escape to seal the two of them in a wooden cocoon. In just a few breaths, they were lifted to high altitudes... soaring in the sky.

At three o'clock that afternoon, Yakumo returned to Konoha Hidden Village.

First...go to the Hokage's office to report the situation.

In the office, Konoha's top management gathered together.

Now Yakumo thought about it, the so-called high-level officials were representatives elected by certain interest alliances.

Even Hatake Sakumo cannot completely change the nature of Ninja Village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi represents...the southern ninja clan, including the Inuzuka and Aburame clans, as well as the Inarakacho clan.

These ninjas form the middle echelon of Konoha.

Uchiha Fugaku represents the Uchiha clan and is one of the ninja clan who took the lead in founding Konoha.

There are many shops and real estate in the core area of ​​Konoha Hidden Village, which allows the entire clan to eat without risking their lives to perform tasks.

Tsunade represents the Senju clan.

Although on the surface the Senju clan has disbanded and formed families with the grassroots, if you take into account the Senju clan's powerful physical talent, there are many members of the Konoha jounin group who have Senju blood.

These people usually have no contact with each other, but they secretly respect Tsunade.

There is also... Hinata Hizashi in the office today. He has officially taken over as the clan leader.

After the decline of the Senju clan, the Hyuga family became the second richest family in Konoha. It was only some time ago that he fully grasped the power of the clan leader and qualified to sit in this office.

"Yakumo, let me first report the results of this mission."

Hatake Sakumo turned the pen with a look of anticipation on his face.

"no problem."

Yakumo stood up and looked around at everyone... and spoke clearly.

"There were many changes in this mission, such as the third Kazekage of Sunagakure Village and Ebizo, as well as the cooperative relationship between Yakura and the rebel ninja Orochimaru.

This was a challenge and violation of the peace treaty between the two villages. Out of self-preservation, he had no choice but to kill the three people.

But my body and mind...are inevitably hurt."

"This..." Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes gradually darkened.

Let’s not talk about Yakura and Ebizo, just talk about the Third Kazekage... They are extremely difficult figures. They have used the iron sand escape method to confront Konoha for many years, but they don’t want to end up like this.

"What do you think of Sunagakure Village's violation of the peace treaty?"

Hatake Sakumo tapped the pen on the table, and at the same time motioned Yakumo with his eyes to answer. He was the most qualified to speak as a witness to the incident.

"I think... Sunagakure Village should compensate for this matter."

Yakumo's righteous words.

"Compensate for my mental and physical harm!"

"this…"

Hinata Hizatsu was a little stunned. He killed the senior officials of Sunagakure Village and then demanded compensation from them... This kind of thing simply refreshed his outlook on life.

Are these people really not afraid of Shayin Village being broken?

"That's right... they have to compensate."

Uchiha Fugaku immediately answered and actively cooperated with Yakumo.

"I also think we should compensate."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in agreement.

"Then let's deal with this matter like this first, and then discuss the amount of compensation."

Hatake Sakumo smiled.

"Yakumo, continue your report."

"In this mission, except for the above-mentioned people, the Fourth Raikage successfully escaped and has now returned to the Land of Thunder. He has successfully rescued Uchiha Crane and has now returned to Konoha." Yakumo continued.

Currently, Uchiha Tsuru has returned to Konoha, but he has not reported to the Hokage's office.

After all, his status is somewhat special in Konoha and can only be handled by the clan leader, Uchiha Fugaku.

"Since Cloud Hidden Village is also cooperating with Orochimaru... we must compensate."

"Fully support Hokage-sama's decision." Yakumo said with a smile.

"In addition, in this mission, a total of three bodies of Orochimaru were killed, but it is impossible to determine whether he was killed. I am more inclined...Orochimaru is still alive."

"Body?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.

"Yes, Orochimaru has multiple bodies that can cooperate with each other to fight, and it is difficult to distinguish between the main body and the clone..."

Yakumo described it like this, suddenly thinking of Pain's Six Paths.

Could it be that... Orochimaru understood this secret technique of controlling multiple bodies from Uchiha Madara's reincarnation eyes.

Of course... the greater possibility is the Soul Splitting Technique.

Orochimaru has studied the curse seal. The so-called curse seal is composed of Orochimaru's cells mixed with part of his soul. It is also the trump card of Orochimaru's reincarnation and resurrection.

Of course, Yakumo was unable to confirm Orochimaru's true secret at this time.

"Orochimaru is so difficult to deal with."

Hatake Sakumo's face turned a little ugly.

Orochimaru and Uchiha Madara have become a thousand-ton boulder above Konoha's head. If they cannot be solved, it will definitely affect Konoha's mission income in the next few years.

Your prestige in the ninja world will also be affected.

"There is another situation. I destroyed Uchiha Madara's Samsara Eye. The good news is that he will not be able to regain his peak combat power in the next ten years. The bad news is that he may... hate me a little."

"Understood, Konoha Hidden Village will continue to be on guard." Hatake Sakumo said.

"This is probably the only situation in this mission." Yakumo said.

"Do you have any other opinions about this mission?"

Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads.

What opinions can they have? No matter it is Uchiha Madara or Orochimaru, they can't beat them... they can only follow their hearts.

"Then let's adjourn the meeting. The Third Generation will stay here for a moment..."

Hatake Sakumo added.

"Let's discuss the issue of compensation for Sunagakure Village."

Yakumo stood up and walked out of the office. Uchiha Fugaku immediately stood up and followed him. He had something... that he wanted to explain to Yakumo alone.

"Yakumo-sama."

On the street outside the Hokage Building, Uchiha Fugaku spoke.

"Is something wrong, Fugaku-sama?"

Yakumo stopped and turned around and asked softly.

"I would like to ask Elder He about his current strength."

Although he is now the leader of the Uchiha clan, his position is not secure. After all, this clan believes more in the strong.

If Uchiha Crane's strength could overwhelm his own, then his position as clan leader... would easily remain in name only.

"Well...he has fused the first-generation cells, no longer stingy with pupil power, and his strength is probably that of a strong man in the super-shadow stage.

Super shadow is... stronger than shadow level."

Uchiha Fugaku's face became a little ugly, and there was a fierce light and a sense of powerlessness in the depths of his eyes...

Obviously Uchiha Crane's strength was a little hard for him to accept.

"Please Yakumo-sama...help me!"

Bow...bend over, and move smoothly.

"Let's go, I also plan to meet Uchiha Crane."

"Thank you, Yakumo-sama."

"I don't intend to interfere in the Uchiha clan's private affairs."

When Uchiha Fugaku heard this, his face immediately fell, full of bitterness. He was not sure how to deal with Uchiha Tsuru on his own.

Yakumo continued.

"But... I will advise you to delegate your power to provide for your old age and support you until the end of your life."

"Thank you! Yakumo-sama."

Ten minutes later, Yakumo arrived at the Uchiha clan.

The Myojin Torii made of mahogany separates two completely different worlds. The buildings on the other side are older and full of a sense of age... It's like suddenly traveling to the Warring States Period.

The streets are wide and flat.

There were very few pedestrians on the road, and when they met, they were in a hurry. After greeting Fugaku, they left quickly.

Not far away...there are ponds, rockeries, fish and lotus flowers.

But no one appreciates it.

It's like a village within a village, exceptionally quiet and beautiful.

In the training ground in the distance, several children were practicing ninjutsu, but due to the competition, their relationship was extremely bad.

Yakumo could hear...they were sarcastically slapping each other.

It can be seen from this that the Uchiha clan is full of internal contradictions, and there is also strong comparison and competition in the education of children.

The location where Uchiha Crane lives is actually in the corner of the clan. Although the air here is fresh, the human breath is extremely thin.

Yakumo pushed open the wooden fence and felt that there were two guards hiding in the corner who were about the same strength as jounin. Uchiha Tsuru was lying on a wicker chair, blowing the breeze, smelling the fragrance of the flowers in the garden... and basking in the sun.

"Here you come? Yakumo-sama, sit down quickly."

"Okay." Yakumo nodded.

There are only two wicker chairs under the eaves.

After Yakumo lay down, there was no place for Uchiha Fugaku. He could only stand in the sun with an unkind expression, like a subordinate waiting for a lecture.

Yakumo took a sip of tea and spoke quite directly.

"Why did you join Orochimaru's organization, and have you discovered... Orochimaru's secrets during this time?"

"Ahem..."

"Half a month after Hengyan's death, Orochimaru secretly sneaked into Konoha and told me that he was sure to resurrect Hengyan.

At first I didn't believe it and even hesitated to report Orochimaru.

But what if?”

Yakumo nodded, this part of the content was in line with speculation.

Uchiha Fugaku was also listening carefully to the story.

"Later, I agreed to his request and left secretly...

Everyone will know what happened after that..."

After a long time, Yakumo suddenly spoke up.

"We guess that Orochimaru killed Uchiha Henen."

Uchiha He rubbed his eyebrows and spoke helplessly.

Of course he could carry out this kind of simple reasoning, and he carefully looked for evidence around Orochimaru.

For example... Bai Zetsu, who can perform mimetic imitation, can perfectly imitate Yakumo's image... and assassinate Uchiha Tsuneen.

"I think so too, but who is Daozu?"

"Orochimaru...do you have any information?"

"Information..." Uchiha He thought for a few seconds.

"I guess... Orochimaru's real base is in Ryūchi Cave."

"Guess?" Yakumo asked.

"Orochimaru once asked the Owl Organization to cooperate...to strangle several immortals in Ryūchi Cave, and finally complete the rule of Ryūchi Cave."

"Owl is the organization founded by Orochimaru."

Yakumo captured the more critical information.

"Currently, one of the three holy lands belongs to Orochimaru."

Uchiha He thought for a few seconds and then continued to speak.

"Even if the restriction is implanted, Orochimaru doesn't believe me. Other information... I'm sorry that I can't do anything about it."

"Okay, it's also a good thing to be able to determine Orochimaru's base."

Yakumo nodded. He did not completely believe Uchiha Crane. After all, it was easy to be misled when obtaining information.

This may also be the information Orochimaru wants Yakumo to obtain through Uchiha Crane, which corresponds to...a Jedi full of murderous intentions.

In the future... what are Elder He’s plans?”

Yakumo changed the subject and asked.

Uchiha Crane did not answer immediately, but looked at Uchiha Fugaku who was standing in the shadow... and looked at him carefully.

"Yakumo-sama...what do you want me to do?"

After witnessing the fight between Yakumo and Orochimaru, he completely understood the terrifying strength of the young man in front of him.

"I shouldn't have interfered in the internal affairs of the Uchiha clan."

Yakumo said frankly.

But for Yakumo, he had a reason to intervene. He had agreed to be Uchiha Itachi's master, so he would naturally be bound by this identity and get involved in the conflicts within the Uchiha clan.

"You are the master of that child Itachi, and you can no longer stay out of it."

Uchiha Tsuru saw it very clearly. When he invited Yakumo, he hoped to spoil the master-disciple relationship.

But I never thought...Uchiha Henen and Yakumo had a conflict, completely destroying this possibility.

"That's right." Yakumo nodded.

"I don't need to target Fugaku's position as clan leader."

After a long time... Uchiha Crane leaned on the wicker chair and spoke softly.

"Is this... not too unfair to you?" Yakumo asked.

"I just hope that I can live a healthy life with Heng Yan."

Uchiha Crane said very firmly.

At this time, he did not have the power to look down upon the world.

And above him there are three strong men, Uchiha Madara, Orochimaru, and Yakumo. Instead of having those unrealistic fantasies, it is better to make plans in advance.

Next to him, Uchiha Fugaku showed joy on his face.

"Thank you... I owe you a favor."

Yakumo also showed a satisfied smile.

"If you are trustworthy, I can help strengthen Uchiha Henyan's talent, which will cancel out this favor."

"I'll think about it." Uchiha Crane nodded.

What happened to him has proven that even if he cannot pass through the fusion eye, he can still increase his strength by transplanting Hashirama cells...

But Yakumo's statement about improving his potential still made him a little doubtful. He must be cautious when it concerns his grandson's life.

"Then let's leave first!"

"Then...the old man will give it to you two."

Uchiha Tsuru stood up with a smile, without showing too many negative emotions, as if he had accepted the outcome.

Yakumo stood up with a smile.

When leaving the courtyard, he turned around and looked at the wall behind Uchiha Crane. Both he and Uchiha Fugaku knew that Uchiha Henyan was hiding there and eavesdropping, but they didn't reveal it.

"Grandpa, this is unfair to you."

After the two left, Uchiha Henyan walked out from behind the wall and said angrily.

"The position of clan leader should be held by the strongest person."

"Ah…"

"Snapped."

Uchiha Tsuru slapped Uchiha Tsunei directly.

"How many times have I said that you should treat the strong with awe. If Lord Yakumo hadn't been so kind and generous, you would have died in the Hokage's office...

You actually accuse the gods among ninjas without any evidence..."

"Snapped."

There was another crisp sound.

"I don't have a grandson as stupid as you!

And if it weren’t for Yakumo-sama’s help, how could I be reunited with you!”

Uchiha Henyan covered his cheek in silence.

The fire in my heart is burning...

One day, I will prove...I am no worse than Yakumo!

Uchiha Tsuru...forgot at this time...he had also sternly questioned Yakumo because of Uchiha Henyan.

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