The death of Uzumaki Mito was like a small splash in the sea, causing no ripples to Shinobi World.
Because Konoha High Command chose to keep the mourning secret. After all, this is the period of Second Great Ninja War. If Konoha loses Mito, it will also lose the deterrence of Nine-Tails.
After all, the new Nine-Tails Jinchuriki has not grown up yet and is still a nine-year-old child.
Therefore, only by hiding the death of Mito can other countries be in a state of confusion regarding the intelligence of Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
By this time, all the big shots who had founded Konoha Ninja Village had fallen away.
It was raining lightly, and there were only a few people standing in front of a tomb. Tsunade and Nawaki were kneeling there, crying.
Behind them are Third Hokage, Shimura Danzo and four Konoha High Command. Standing behind are Jiraiya and Orochimaru, and next to Orochimaru is Uchiha Chen.
Mito saw Uchiha Chen before he died, so he knew that Mito died. Coupled with the fact that he is the apprentice of Tsunade and Orochimaru, it is enough to attend such a simple and secretive funeral.
"Hiruzen, Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, how long are you going to be in isolation?" Danzo looked at Mito's grave, but asked about Kushina.
"One week." Sarutobi Hiruzen replied directly.
"No, the time is too short. How can we confirm whether Nine-Tails Jinchuriki can suppress Nine-Tails in such a short time."
"Time is enough. Lady Mito said that Kushina's chakra is very special and can easily suppress Nine-Tails. Within a week, if there is a problem, we will definitely know it."
Shimura Danzo had no choice but to continue, "What happens after that? Such a strategic weapon must be strictly guarded. I propose to send Root ninjas to guard it strictly. Root is fully responsible for this matter."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little annoyed. Lady Mito had just passed away, and Danzo was already interested in Kushina.
"Danzo, her name is Kushina, not Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, she is not a strategic weapon!"
"Lady Mito said that Kushina needs to be given a normal environment to live in. There is no need to restrict her freedom. This is what Lady Mito hoped for during his lifetime."
Shimura Danzo's face turned pale. He thought for a moment and then said, "What about her safety? I propose to send Root Shinobi to guard her."
Three Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his head and looked at Danzo. Danzo felt a little numb from the look in his eyes.
Then Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "That's not necessary. I have already left this matter to Hatake Sakumo."
Danzo's expression became even uglier. After all, all of his proposals were rejected by Hiruzen.
"Hatake Sakumo...Hiruzen, you will regret it! If there is a problem with Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's safety in the future, you will be fully responsible for what you said today!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at him calmly and said, "I am Third Hokage. If anything happens, I will naturally take responsibility! I think Anbu is not such a waste, and will let the ninjas of the enemy country sneak into Konoha and kidnap Kushina."
Danzo snorted and walked back.
Then the whole funeral ended like this. Now is the time of the war, Third Hokage They still have a lot to do.
Uchiha Chen followed Orochimaru on the way back.
The two came to the street of Konoha. Orochimaru felt a little emotional for a moment. He said in a hoarse voice, "Ageing is such an empty thing. Even a being like Lady Mito cannot avoid death."
Orochimaru suddenly looked at Uchiha Chen, and he said seriously, "Chen, as my student, I still want to say something to you."
Uchiha Chen nodded.
"From what I have seen and experienced over the years, as a ninja, tears are meaningless."
"It's best to be cruel to yourself from the beginning. Maybe at the beginning, you will feel sad about your cruelty and terribleness, and often shed tears."
"But as time goes by and the tears are gone, there will be no more pain. Death will not be scary. Sometimes, you may even find it a way to enjoy it."
After saying that, Orochimaru patted Uchiha Chen on the shoulder, "That's all I have to say, and then I'm going to the battlefield."
"Teacher, are you leaving tomorrow?"
"Yes, after this matter is over, Jiraiya and Tsunade and I are going to Land of Rain. Land of Rain's current situation is complicated, and Sunagakure's ninjas have also entered."
"By the way, this is for you." Orochimaru said, taking out an envelope from his Ninja Pouch.
"Here are the rewards for your two missions."
"Of course, some of the money has been taken away by Tsunade. She said she would leave it for you to hold a wedding in the future."
Um, wasn't it said that it was for retirement? Why did it turn into preparing for a wedding?
Uchiha Chen took his reward speechlessly.
"And this." Orochimaru took out a pair of black-rimmed glasses.
Uchiha Chen took the glasses, "This is..."
"Yes, these are the glasses of Sakamoto that you killed. In such a tragic situation, the glasses were not damaged, so I kept them. After all, they are your trophies, so just keep them as a souvenir."
Uchiha Chen nodded.
He may be able to use it himself in the future, after all, his eyesight will deteriorate after taking Mangekyo Sharingan.
The two of them walked back like this.
At the same time, somewhere deep underground in this Shinobi World, an old man was leaning on a huge wooden seat.
The old man is older than he was three years ago. At this time, his face was full of wrinkles, as if the wind could blow him down.
In the darkness, a Spiral Zetsu pure white creature with brown hair poured a glass of wine, and then a rich aroma emerged from the glass.
Then Spiral Zetsu handed the cup to the old man.
Spiral Zetsu looked at the old man longingly, "Madara-sama What does this smell like?"
The old man opened his eyes and saw circles of purple ripples in his eyes. Then he took a full sip and said, "It tastes like Hashirama."
"Madara-sama, didn't you say that Uzumaki Mito is the person you hate the most?" Spiral Zetsu said doubtfully.
"That's right. So I'm happy now that she's dead."
"Then why do you want me to steal her wine?" Spiral Zetsu asked in confusion.
"This is not Mito's wine! It was left for me by Hashirama."
"Okay, just say so." Spiral Zetsu curled his lips.
The old man finished his drink and murmured, "I once made an agreement with Hashirama. If I win that battle, I can't take action against Konoha until Uzumaki Mito dies. I have fulfilled my agreement."
The old man raised his right hand, then stretched out his fingers to dig out his eyes.
Immediately blood splattered everywhere, and a pair of eyes were gouged out.
"The time has come, let's start the plan. Go and replace these eyes for Nagato."
Spiral Zetsu took over the only pair of Rinnegan in the world.
"By the way, go find me a spare pair of Sharingan."
The old man's voice echoed in the darkness.