Kurotsuchi opened the scroll with some confusion.
Ōnoki's handwriting appeared on it:
"Kurotsuchi, this journey is dangerous. If you see this, I should already be dead."
"The Uchiha Clan is best at using power to force others into submission."
"Uchiha Senyo is just like Madara Uchiha was."
"Once he gains the power to control the Shinobi World, he will immediately begin conquering it."
"His ambitions extend far beyond the Land of Wind. The purpose of this meeting is likely to make the other nations submit beneath Konoha as well."
"I will seek an opportunity to kill Uchiha Senyo, which can delay their advance."
"I originally intended for Deidara to succeed as the Fourth Tsuchikage."
"But over the years, I have discovered that his relationship with Konoha has grown far too close."
"If my death makes him hostile toward Konoha, let him become Tsuchikage, and you assist him."
"If his relationship with Konoha remains ambiguous, then you will take the position of Tsuchikage."
"Even if Deidara becomes Tsuchikage, you must keep the power in your own hands."
"I left Han a secret order granting him the authority to mobilize all troops and Anbu, including Kitsuchi."
"I have already contacted Kumogakure in advance. If I do not return, form an alliance with Kumogakure as soon as possible. Only then can you resist Konoha."
—Ōnoki.
"Grandfather..."
For a moment, Kurotsuchi's mind was in complete turmoil. She had never expected her grandfather to tell her to guard against Deidara.
This was incomparably painful for Kurotsuchi.
After all, he was the man she had loved for so many years, and now he was her husband.
But Deidara's relationship with Konoha truly was exceptionally good.
Deidara had never been particularly reliable to begin with, nor had he possessed much sense of responsibility.
Should Iwakuagure be entrusted