Making a Man Recognize His Place

A person's life is a line.

This line may become entangled with other lines.

However, sometimes two lines will not intersect until a long time from now, and it is inevitable that someone will need to use brute force to pull the two lines together in advance.

Shirou Emiya is actually someone who is responsible for twisting the threads.

For Shirou Emiya, kidnapping Anko Mitarashi had actually become a trivial task.

It was a convenient way to find a weakness in Orochimaru.

Now, Shirou Emiya Konoha's true goal is to find a suitable candidate, manipulate that candidate, and under his influence, have them personally uncover the truth about Obito Uchiha, thus completing his SSSSS-Rank Mission.

A suitable candidate must undoubtedly have a bond with Obito Uchiha.

However, Obito Uchiha had long since lost everything. He had personally killed his teacher, Minato Namikaze, and slaughtered his clan Uchiha. Only his former teammate Kakashi Hatake, remained alive, and only Kakashi Hatake would be interested in Obito Uchiha.

These two people have an unbreakable bond from the past.

The future is destined to be intertwined with the ties of the past.

Actually, it's not strictly speaking. There was a bond of hatred between Minato Namikaze Naruto Uzumaki, and Obito Uchiha. Unfortunately, Naruto Uzumaki was only eight years old at the time Shirou Emiya couldn't wait for Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki to discover Obito Uchiha's true colors in the future. On one hand, he knew how generous the rewards of such SSSSS-Rank Mission were, and on the other hand, this mission was the only one that could be completed at the moment.

Emiya Tsuchihara needs to complete this request as soon as possible to free up his own mission requests, so that he can find a way to obtain more mission requests to complete and gain more power, in order to gain a greater advantage in the final battle he has planned.

The first step of this commission

Naturally, the first thing to do is to lure out Kakashi Hatake.

Kakashi Hatake witnessed the village's ninjas being kidnapped, and even though he seemed unmotivated at the moment, he couldn't possibly stand idly by and let it happen.

Shirou Emiya sat under a large tree, using a pen to deduce the Impure World Reincarnation technique on a scroll while slowly pondering his plan.

If nothing unexpected happens...

Kakashi Hatake will probably try to get it back, right?

Konoha Village.

Kakashi Hatake was rescued.

After Kakashi Hatake was rescued, he immediately reported to the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, that Anko Mitarashi had been kidnapped by the enemy in the village.

Even though Konoha had just suffered the annihilation of the Uchiha Clan, the Third Hokage could not stand idly by and watch the village's ninjas be kidnapped by outsiders.

Regardless of

When he found out

Konoha could not possibly remain indifferent to such a matter.

"The opponent is extremely skilled in Wind Release and swordsmanship."

Kakashi Hatake's words made the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, frown. Fortunately, after thinking for a moment, Kakashi immediately added, "He is also very skilled in Earth Release. When I used Earth Release Formulas in battle, he broke them instantly before I could even complete them."

"My opponent was also very experienced in combat. I was easily defeated by him without any chance to fight back."

He is definitely not an ordinary person—"

Secondly.

"The other side should have accomplices."

"This accomplice is likely still lurking in Konoha, cooperating with his actions."

"Because I left signals for Anbu support while I was tracking the other side, but those signals were erased without anyone noticing."

"There's something else very strange."

"After subduing me, they did not choose to kill me."

"Perhaps he felt that my strength was too weak to be taken seriously."

"After all, the other party claims that he doesn't like killing, but he shows no mercy when he strikes. If I don't react in time during the fight, I might be killed by him—"

"Is that so?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen, with a pipe in his mouth, began to ponder.

Because Kakashi Hatake is the most outstanding young ninja in Konoha at present, there is not even one who can be found. Defeating Kakashi Hatake so quickly and easily is definitely not something an ordinary person can do.

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't figure out the other person's identity either.

If the target is only skilled in Wind Release and swordsmanship, and is colluding with Orochimaru, and also has accomplices in the village, then it is actually quite easy to lock onto the target.

The problem is that the opponent is also skilled at using Earth Release in combat.

This person should be a well-known ninja in the Shinobi World, but no matter how hard Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it, he felt that it didn't quite match up, but he didn't have time to continue to gather information and make a judgment.

"We have no choice but to start taking action."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Kakashi, I authorize you to form a special operations team to retrieve Anko."

"The village's Barrier Team reported an anomaly this afternoon; someone has passed through the western barrier. You can track them down towards the Land of Rivers."

"There was nothing unusual when the other party infiltrated Konoha, so there might indeed be someone secretly helping him. I will also send people to conduct a thorough search in the village and other directions."

"Yes."

Kakashi Hatake had no objection to this.

The Anbu within Konoha Village are on long-term duty.

In this sensitive situation, the only ones who can be mobilized are the other available ninjas in the village. Fortunately, Konoha has suspended accepting external commissions at this time, so they should be able to find some strong ninjas.

And there should be quite a few people who can help, right?

Multi-party battles between ninjas are not as simple as one-on-one battles. He can select some suitable personnel, so he won't be as powerless as before.

In addition·

The opponent's strength did not completely undermine Kakashi's confidence.

Based on Kakashi Hatake's combat experience, the opponent was not beyond the scope of a normal ninja, only his Wind Release and swordsmanship were slightly too strong.

"Jonin Might Guy".

"Special Jonin Kurenai Yuhi".

Kakashi Hatake first found two of his former classmates, then he found the person he trusted most in the Anbu: "Anbu Ninja from the village, codename Tenzō— ".

Due to the urgency of the situation, Kakashi Hatake could only gather the people he could be sure of calling, who were also relatively suitable.

Might Guy's Taijutsu skills are extremely strong.

Kurenai Yuhi has good perception and is skilled in Genjutsu.

Tenzō possesses Konoha's most unique Wood Release Kekkei Genkai. Although his Unreleased Bloodline Limit may only be one-tenth of the First Hokage's, it often plays an important role in missions.

Kakashi Hatake believed that his attack and assault abilities would be a perfect complement, and that his team should have no trouble dealing with that guy.

"The task is clear to everyone."

"We need to retrieve the stolen Anko as soon as possible."

Kakashi Hatake, glancing at his three companions with Military Rations Pill in his mouth, began to explain the enemy's situation, "This is an operation we absolutely cannot be careless about. Our opponents are not weak, so we need to cooperate with each other—"

"Let's catch up with them first!"

Might Guy clenched his fist and clenched it.

It was the same young man who had been wearing a green bodysuit at the Sweet Shop earlier.

He is a very energetic man. Anyone who sees him can feel his vibrant youth, making it impossible to ignore his passion.

However, this kind of passionate fighting spirit can also easily make people feel safe.

Night fell.

In the western forests of the Land of Fire.

Based on the clues gathered from the Barrier Team's report, Kakashi Hatake could only lead his squad westward in pursuit, but they found no trace of the enemy.

"Something's not quite right."

Tenzō, wearing Anbu mask, said with a puzzled tone, "Even if the opponent is fast, if they're also taking the Jonin Mitarashi with them, they shouldn't be able to escape very quickly."

"No."

Kakashi Hatake shook his head and said in a low voice, "If Anko is completely unable to resist, and the opponent is fast enough, plus we were a little late in pursuing her—"

"Is it possible that we're heading in the wrong direction?"

Might Guy recalled the time they had spent tracking them and subconsciously looked at Kakashi Hatake: "Kakashi,"

How much time has passed now?

"We chased them for five hours."

Kakashi Hatake estimated the time himself, then considered when they started. "Seven hours have passed since Anko was kidnapped."

"We shouldn't be heading in the wrong direction."

Kakashi Hatake believed his judgment was sound, reasoning based on his experience. "The Lord Hokage also dispatched a search party; even if their operation was late, they should have found clues from other directions."

"I found Anko's hair!"

Kurenai Yuhi's voice came over. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders. She carefully noticed a strand of hair with a purple tinge. Her red lips uttered her thoughts.

"The other party may have also rested here for a while."

Kurenai Yuhi is skilled in perception and reconnaissance. Her gaze swept back along the path they had come from. "Because this location is the best spot in the vicinity to observe what's behind us. Sitting here, we can keep an eye on what's happening behind us at any time—"

"This strand of hair must have been secretly dropped by Anko while she was resting. We didn't go in the wrong direction; Anko left a distress signal."

"Then let's continue the pursuit!"

Kakashi Hatake was the first to leap!

The others followed suit, quickly pursuing westward while searching for clues left behind by Anko Mitarashi when she was taken along by the enemy.

The clues left behind by Anko Mitarashi are quite useful.

This Special Jonin of Konoha seemed to know that Konoha would definitely not give up on her, so he left clues for his comrades in the village to pursue her, which saved them a lot of trouble.

However, they seem to have been discovered as well.

Because the other party's route is starting to change direction continuously.

This means that the other party had been moving in one direction and seemed to have noticed the Konoha ninja's pursuit.

We temporarily changed direction.

Fortunately..

There are many clues left by Anko Mitarashi.

Even Hatake discovered Anko Mitarashi's Fishnet Stockings.

On the other side.

Shirou Emiya continued to change direction while leading Anko Mitarashi.

"Speaking of which—."

Emiya Tsuchihara frowned and said softly, "How did they find us? I clearly changed direction as soon as I sensed them."

"It's that woman."

White Zetsu remained very careful when speaking.

Based on the intelligence he had gathered from tracking Kakashi Hatake's team, White Zetsu, looking at the unconscious Anko Mitarashi lying on the ground, reminded Emiya Tsuchihara: "It was that woman named Anko Mitarashi who secretly left clues for them!"

"When?"

A strange look appeared in Shirou Emiya's eyes.

Black Zetsu was somewhat helpless.

Because Shirou Emiya had never done these trivial things before, and he had never learned to pay attention to such details.

Unexpectedly, Anko Mitarashi took advantage of the situation.

If nothing unexpected happens...

While the woman named Anko Mitarashi was sleeping, the clues she had left for the Konoha ninjas were lying beneath her.

"Never mind."

"It doesn't matter."

"There are only four people; I've already sensed it."

Shirou Emiya seemed unconcerned about the pursuers, casually tidying up his scrolls. "It's a pity I didn't leave the Flying Thunder God Seal when I came, but even if they catch up, dealing with them will be a piece of cake."

"But-""

"Among these people is the child of Hatake Sakumo."

"You've never been one to enjoy killing."

Black Zetsu, knowing Shirou Emiya's personality well, felt compelled to remind him, offering his perspective. "If you show mercy, Miyō won't give up the investigation, and they might even get information about you—"

This kind of thing has an almost 100% probability of happening!

If these Konoha ninjas talk to Shirou Emiya a little more, they might be able to find out all the details about Shirou Emiya and the Akatsuki!

After all·

Emiya Tsuchihara is really bad at lying.

It's estimated that if Kakashi Hatake and Shirou Emiya talk a little more, Shirou Emiya might reveal the story of how he taught Hatake Sakumo, which could then lead to the Akatsuki's plans, and possibly even the Eye of the Moon Plan.

"Should we kill them?"

A hint of regret flashed across Shirou Emiya's face as he tapped his pen tightly with his fingers. "To achieve one's goal, any means necessary is acceptable. I've already done it all, so killing him won't matter."

Black Zetsu glanced at him somewhat uneasily.

"Never mind."

"I've already thought of a solution."

Black Zetsu realized the role of the others and offered his suggestion. "When I arrived, a White Zetsu Clone had already headed to the Akatsuki base. Have Pain send a team to cover for you and help you deal with these minor troubles."

"Rest assured."

"I won't make things difficult for you."

Black Zetsu smirked as he soothed Emiya Tsuchihara, feeling pleased with his sudden inspiration. "Obito wasn't respectful enough to you before. Isn't that exactly what we wanted to do—make Obito realize his place?"

"Exactly-""

"This is also a suitable opportunity."

As Black Zetsu spoke, its small eyes narrowed into a dangerous glint. "If you want someone to recognize their true identity, there's nothing better than making them confront their past."