Zongman Invasion: I Can Absorb Others' Abilities

"Have you confirmed it?"

When Sarutobi Hiruzen saw this, he already understood that this ramen restaurant, which seemed ordinary but had a business that was extremely wealthy, definitely had the shadow of belonging to some kind of force behind it.

The other party has been silent for more than ten years, and it is surprising that it suddenly shows its flaws.

"It's not certain yet, but today the other party used an outsider to have a child deliver a message to Uchiha Nanaya."

"Oh? Uchiha Nanaya? The brat of the Uchiha family? What news?"

"Well, they are direct descendants of the Uchiha family. The original words of their message were: 'They are homesick and are ready to go home. Please tell my brother not to wander around outside and go home quickly!'"

"This seems like a very common word of concern!"

Sarutobi picked up the pipe from the table, put it into his mouth and held it in his mouth. Suddenly, his eyes widened and he said in a voiceless voice: "The owner of Budweiser Ramen House, are they connected with the Uchiha clan?"

It doesn't matter whether this piece of information is important or not, or what it wants to convey. What matters is who the other party is conveying the information to.

He suspected that the Baiwei Ramen House was the eyes placed by the Uchiha clan in the village, in order to convey the village's trends to the Uchiha clan at critical moments.

However, there seems to be something vaguely wrong somewhere.

Sarutobi thought for a long time, but couldn't analyze a clue. He looked at Ibiki and asked: "What conclusion do you have?"

Ibixi shook his head.

The Baiwei Ramen Shop has been hidden in Konoha Village for more than ten years, just to pass on information that can be passed on to Uchiha Nanaya, thereby easily exposing them?

There are too many things in this that are unbelievable and contrary to normal thinking.

He did not draw a conclusion prematurely, but took out another piece of information from the inner lining, one about what he had been secretly tracking and what he heard from the hospital monitor that day about the conversation between Uchiha Qiuye and Ice Phoenix, and what they did later.

Some intelligence work.

The confusion on old Sarutobi's face became more intense.

He received the information delivered by Ibixi and started to read it carefully.

On several A4-sized papers, there are records about Ice Phoenix's past and present lives that the village can inquire about and corroborate with each other.

Even the few inconspicuous small courtyards where the 'Twilight Cross Team' had been living were thoroughly investigated by them.

Twenty minutes later!

"You said this group of people have suspicious origins?"

After reading the information in his hand, Sarutobi frowned deeply, and with a head full of questions, he rushed to Ibiki to confirm.

"Yes, Hokage-sama. The origins of this group of people are extremely suspicious. I have never heard of any information related to them from other major ninja villages."

When Ibiki said this, he paused for a moment. When the Hokage signaled for him to continue, he continued:

"However, what is puzzling is that this group of people who seem to have collapsed from the cracks of the stone have close contacts with Uchiha Peak. We still have no way of knowing this. How do they know each other, and how can they be like this?

A deep relationship, as if this relationship came out of thin air.”

Sarutobi put the paper on the table, took a deep breath from his pipe, and slowly puffed out a cloud of smoke. He frowned and asked, "Could they be spies from other ninja villages lurking in our Konoha?"

"There is no trace that they have ever communicated with other ninja villages!"

"Then what are they for?"

"Uchiha Mine is the young master of the Uchiha family, and these ninjas are more in line with the characteristics of some wandering ninjas. How did they get together? What are they going to do?"

Ibixi continued to shake his head.

This is the strangest and most bizarre case he has encountered in his career.

Call them unprofessional. The owner of Baiwei Ramen Restaurant has been able to lurk for more than ten years. He is simply more professional than most spies.

But let's call them professional. Just to pass on a piece of clueless information, they risked exposing themselves to pass on the information to the outside world.

Is this a lurker who has been trained in professional skills, with maturity and forbearance?

"Do you think these two cases may be the same thing?"

Sarutobi also saw Ibiki's embarrassment. He understood why the other party came to him specifically to report this situation.

This kind of ability that is professional in every aspect and amateur technical level in professionalism can really make most people dizzy.

"Well! Two months ago, Uchiha Qiye and Kakashi, a disciple of Metkai, went out on a mission. Later, when Uchiha Qiye returned from serious injury, a woman approached Uchiha pretending to be Kakashi's friend.

Bo Qiye, so..."

"We wonder if there is some connection."

"Oh! That's it."

Sarutobi was stunned.

"According to existing intelligence analysis, the fire that occurred in the Uchiha clan last night may be related to these two waves of people."

Ibixi continued to share some uncertain speculations with his boss.

"Well! If it is as you know, Uchiha Nanaya and Uchiha Mine, the two brothers, couldn't wait to enter the village separately after the civil strife broke out in the family, they may have other ulterior motives."

Sarutobi approved Ibiki's investigation and speculation, and finally crossed his arms, looked at Ibiki seriously, and asked: "What is your next action?"

Since Ibiki wants to make a report and summary to himself, it also means that their investigation has reached the point where they can close the net.

Either they keep following the investigation, or they can alert the enemy and see what the spies hidden in the village are going to do.

Since they are not spies from other ninja villages, then which force are they lurking in?

"According to our inference, they worked hard to stay dormant, but this time they were exposed so easily. I'm afraid there will be big moves in the near future. It may be related to the conflict between the village and the Uchiha clan."

Ibixi's rough and determined face showed a rare hint of seriousness and prudence.

"That's right!"

Sarutobi nodded slightly, a deep worry appearing in his old eyes, "Has the conflict between the village and the Uchiha clan reached the point where they are incompatible with each other?"

The two brothers, Uchiha Nanaya and Uchiha Mine, left the family camp together, broke the old rules, and looked for foreign aid. I am afraid that many things will be difficult to cover up.

"Send someone to monitor them! If there is any abnormality, we will take corresponding measures depending on the situation."

Sarutobi stood up and walked to the window, looking at the peaceful and prosperous streets. Suddenly, a gleam of light suddenly appeared in his old eyes, like an awakening tiger, and he commanded in a deep voice:

"If they threaten the peace of the village, they can be killed on the spot!"

This kind of order to retreat or advance can be said to leave half of the important rules of peace in the village to Ibiki's discretion.

It can’t be said to be distrustful!

"Yes, Hokage-sama, I promise to complete the mission."

Yibixi responded solemnly, lifted up his windbreaker, turned around gracefully, walked out of the office, and went back to prepare for the corresponding arrangements.