Immigrating to the Moon

Izumi Uchiha saw Yichen arrive, but her Sokai, was being beaten down by Shisui Uchiha, and as his protector, she dared not be distracted.

So Izumi Uchiha simply Yichen nodded and then turned her attention back to Sokai.

Yichen didn't mind. He walked over to Izumi Uchiha and watched with her.

Sokai was more resilient than Yichen had imagined. He resolved several crises, even though he was cut a few times by Shisui Uchiha's Wooden Sword.

However, the injuries were not in vital areas, so there was nothing seriously wrong.

As time went by, the seals on Shisui Uchiha's body began to recover, and his Chakra was gradually sealed away. Correspondingly, his strength and speed began to weaken rapidly.

He was quickly defeated by those Sokai.

However, Sokai was not satisfied with this way of winning. He ran to Izumi Uchiha and said, "Sister Izumi, next time, next time I will definitely defeat Shisui Uchiha."

Izumi Uchiha helped Sokai wipe his sweat, smiling but saying nothing.

Yichen didn't want to be seen by other people showing affection. His girlfriend was thousands of miles away, and they didn't have time to meet. He couldn't stand seeing others displaying their love.

So Yichen walked up to Shisui Uchiha and began to examine the seals on his body.

Yichen remained wary of Shisui Uchiha, whose kind-hearted nature had led to his eyes being gouged out and used as a sparring partner.

Instead of giving up, he developed a fighting Hon that didn't require his eyes.

That's exactly what the protagonist is going through.

If Shisui Uchiha were to escape one day, Yichen would truly regret it.

Therefore, Yichen not only frequently had the Barrier Team send people to check the seals on Shisui Uchiha's body, but he would also personally come and check them whenever he remembered.

However, Shisui Uchiha rarely made the decision to run away.

At first, he did try to escape, but because he was unfamiliar with the characteristics of the seal on his body, he was quickly caught and brought back.

Since he didn't kill anyone when he escaped, the Iwagakure didn't do anything to him.

After several attempts, Shisui Uchiha seemed to resign himself to his fate and never tried to escape again.

Yichen was worried that he was waiting for the right opportunity, so he kept a very high level of surveillance on Shisui Uchiha.

Without a Kage Level watching over him, more than half of the seals on his body wouldn't have been broken.

After checking the seal and finding no problems, Yichen ordered the Anbu to take Shisui Uchiha away.

Yichen returned to Izumi Uchiha's side and asked, "Quan Luo, what did you want to see me about?"

Izumi Uchiha said, "Lord Tsuchikage, during the two days I was away from the village, I received a message from Cat Granny."

Yichen raised an eyebrow and asked, "That Cat Granny takes care of the Uchiha Ninja Cat clan?"

Izumi Uchiha and said, "So the Lord Tsuchikage also knows Cat Granny."

"After our Uchiha Clan Annihilated, Cat Granny and the others were placed under surveillance by Konoha."

"Konoha has repeatedly sent people to contact Cat Granny, expressing their desire for other ninjas to sign contracts with the Ninja Cat Clan."

"But Cat Granny kept refusing, using the excuse that there were still members of the Uchiha Clan."

"Perhaps because Sasuke is still alive, the Ninja Cat Clan also has many Jonin- level Ninja Cat, and even some Elite Jonin- level ones."

"So Konoha was still quite polite and didn't resort to force."

"Now Cat Granny has secretly written to me, saying that she wants the Ninja Cat Clan to join Iwagakure and become the Uchiha Clan's Ninja Beast again."

Yichen asked, "How did she transmit the intelligence?"

Izumi Uchiha said, "Actually, the information was leaked a long time ago, during the chaotic period when Konoha was besieging Danzo."

"But the process of getting it to me was rather slow; it only arrived two days ago."

Yichen nodded and said, "This is a good thing, but we can't rush things. It won't be easy for the Ninja Cat Clan to leave Konoha's territory."

"Let's wait until Danzo causes trouble before we act."

Izumi Uchiha looked at Yichen with suspicion, sensing that Yichen in his words.

She suspected that Yichen might have reached some kind of cooperation with Danzo, but she had no evidence.

Yichen didn't linger on this topic, but instead asked, "So, have you gotten any results from the analysis of the data from the moon?"

Izumi Uchiha said, "We haven't finished analyzing it yet. Those documents don't directly record the method for fusing the Byakugan."

"However, we can still glean some general information from many casual records. But there's a lot of data, Intelligence Department is still analyzing it."

"Furthermore, the person who was reduced to only his upper body by the Lord Tsuchikage's Light Release also possesses a considerable amount of information."

"The Intelligence Department says there's no seal in this person's mind, and they're carefully searching his memories."

"We might reap some rewards, but it may take a long time."

Yichen nodded and said, "Keep an eye on it. Let me know as soon as you discover anything."

Izumi Uchiha agreement.

Izumi Uchiha also has another identity: Yichen's Assistant Class leader. Yichen's words were actually directed at his secretary.

After thinking for a moment, Yichen asked again, "By the way, do those Sharingan have the Mangekyō Sharingan?"

Izumi Uchiha said, "We haven't had a chance to test this yet."

Yichen said, "Hurry up. How should I put it? The Mangekyō Sharingan's Susanoo and Genjutsu are strong, but once your strength reaches a certain level, they're just so-so."

"Unless you can advance to the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and Susanoo to a higher form, you won't stand out much in Kage Level battles."

"But the special Dōjutsu of the Mangekyō Sharingan are different."

"Each Dōjutsu is a power that touches upon the Sage level; if used well, it can directly change the course of a battle."

"For example, Susanoo isn't even Absolute Defense for me; its offensive power is just so-so."

"However, we need to be careful of Kotoamatsukami like Shisui Uchiha, Obito Uchiha's Space-Time Dojutsu, and Itachi Uchiha's Amaterasu."

Izumi Uchiha quickly replied, "Lord Tsuchikage, I understand."

Yichen then looked at Sokai and said, "Sokai, you've made great progress lately. It seems you've really become Kage Level expert. Congratulations!"

Sokai scratched his head, grinning foolishly. Izumi Uchiha beside him, also wore a happy expression.

As Sokai's teacher, Yichen pointed out some shortcomings in Zao Sokai battle with Shisui Uchiha.

Then Yichen left.

A few days later, an unbelievable piece of news spread throughout the entire Ninja World.

The Iwagakure has discovered a way to get to the moon and found that it is habitable for humans.

At first, everyone treated this news as a joke.

How could anyone live on the moon? Has the Iwagakure gone mad? The things published in the Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report are getting more and more unreliable.

As the influence of Iwagakure) grew, the sales of Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report spread throughout half of the Ninja World.

Some small countries, under pressure from Iwagakure and the Land of Earth, are moving closer to Iwagakure in many ways, including by publicly selling Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report.

Even in countries like the Land of Fire, which are hostile to Iwa ninja, there are many places where the Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report is sold.

They weren't interested in reading newspapers praising Yichen; rather, they wanted to keep track of the developments in the trade circle centered around Iwagakure.

However, many people couldn't help but show disbelief when they saw this extra issue of the Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report.

Everyone treated the moon-related content promoted by Iwagakure as a joke.

Despite the fact that the Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report included a picture of the moon, no one believed it.

Who knows where in the Ninja World these photos were taken?

However, although people weren't interested in the front-page headlines of the Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report, they really enjoyed reading the second page's gossip about the Ninja World.

"The story of the Sage of Six Paths is still quite fascinating."

"That's right, it turns out the Sage of Six Paths defeated an extraterrestrial visitor."

"Yes, although it's a story, it feels very real. The Rabbit Goddess was actually an invader? And she was defeated by the Sage of Six Paths?"

"What? Isn't this just a story that the Iwagakure made up to cover up their lie about landing on the moon?"

"That's right, look, the Sage of Six Paths even has a younger brother! I've never heard of that before."

"Yeah, the Sage of Six Paths's Brother lives on the moon? Are you kidding me!"

"Haha, the Iwa ninja must be crazy! They're either insane or they think we're all idiots."

The Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report spread the news of the moon throughout the Ninja World.

However, this only caused a stir among ordinary people and lower-ranking ninjas; the higher-ups of other Great Ninja Village were not interested in it.

Just a few days after everyone started discussing it, and as the topic gradually died down, another piece of news quickly spread throughout the entire Ninja World.

"What? The Land of Earth wants to migrate to the moon? What are they planning to do? Are they addicted to lying?"

"It's not just the Land of Earth; I've heard that the Land of Snow, the Land of Demons, the Land of Bears, the Land of the Falls, the Land of Hot Water, and even the Land of Wind are all planning to migrate to the moon."

"My God? Is it really possible for people to live on the moon? Have the Iwa ninja really found a way to get to the moon?"

"Could these people be putting on an act? Are the Iwa ninja deliberately digging a trap for Konoha and other Great Ninja Village to fall into? This sounds a lot like that person's doing."

"That's right, the Fox of Stone... Master, he would indeed do such a thing."

"No way, no way. I heard that these countries have all sent people to the moon. The officials who went to the moon all came back and said that it is indeed habitable on the moon."

"I've heard that too. They say the land on the moon is very fertile, no less so than the Land of Fire."

"Really? Land as fertile as the Land of Fire? If such a wonderful place truly exists, I'd be willing to immigrate there."

Many commoners were tempted after hearing about it, especially those from the Land of Wind.

The land of the Land of Wind is the most barren in the Ninja World. If they could travel from the most barren place to the most fertile place in one go, they would be laughing in their sleep.

After the Daimyo of the Land of Wind issued a statement confirming the immigration matter.

They approached nearby officials, expressing their willingness to help the daimyo cultivate land on the moon.

The number of applicants from the Land of Wind is almost equal to the total number of immigrants for the Yichen Project.

This caused great alarm among the leaders of the Great Ninja Village.

Even Kakashi, who was focused on practicing Wood Release and adapting to his body after receiving the First Hokage's Cells, was summoned to the meeting room in Konoha.

After listening to Shikaku Nara's account of Iwagakure and the moon, Kakashi rubbed his head.

Besides practicing Wood Release, Kakashi has also been studying the theory of Space-Time Ninjutsu lately.

Kakashi, being the Hokage, had Genma Shiranui and two others teach him the theoretical knowledge of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

So Kakashi's head was throbbing lately, and he wasn't in the mood to analyze things, so he directly asked Shikaku Nara, "Shikaku- senpai, do you think this is true or false?"

Shikaku Nara said, "It's probably true. Several countries are already making immigration arrangements."

"According to the Intelligence Department's analysis, the passage to the moon should be located in the northern part of the Land of Snow."

"The Land of Snow has already taken the lead in immigration. Judging from their enthusiasm, it's probably true; they're afraid someone will take away their share, so they're the fastest to act."

Kakashi rubbed his head, forcing himself to clear his head, and then asked, "So, it's true that the Sage of Six Paths and his brother fought Kaguya Otsutsuki, and then his brother moved to the moon?"

This is the most crucial point: whether or not people from countries like the Land of Earth immigrate, they won't pose a threat to Konoha in the short term.

At most, it will only increase the military expenditure revenue of Iwagakure.

Iwagakure's income has long surpassed Konoha's, so a little more wouldn't make a difference.

However, the Sage of Six Paths is a legendary figure who founded the Ninja Sect. If he really exists, then matters concerning the Sage of Six Paths are of utmost importance.

What if the Hidden Iwagakure finds treasures or special Ninjutsu on the moon that are related to the Sage of Six Paths or his brother?

The consequences were unimaginable to everyone.

Shikaku Nara smiled wryly and said, "I can't really explain it. Apart from the Iwa Village Bi-Monthly Report about it, we haven't received any related information through any other channels."

"If there's any information about this, it's probably in the hands of the higher-ups in Iwagakure; we won't get it."

Kakashi sighed and asked, "Has the Advisor Group come up with any countermeasures?"

Shikaku Nara said, "The most direct way is naturally to destroy that possible passage."

"But this is difficult. We don't even know what the passage looks like, let alone what methods we can use to destroy it."

"The Land of Snow is too far from all our countries, and we don't have Space-Time Ninjutsu. Crossing the large area in between that belongs to Iwagakure is far too dangerous."

"Furthermore, Iwagakure will definitely send strong individuals to guard the passage. Unless we send multiple Kage Level, it's impossible for us to destroy the passage."

Kakashi frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "Sending Kage Level ninja is impossible. We don't have that many Kage Level ninja to risk. If this really is a plot by Iwagakure, we're finished."

"None of the people we sent may come back."

Shikaku Nara nodded and said, "That's what I think too. Neither the Mist ninja nor the Cloud ninja will risk splitting their forces."

"Sabotaging the passage is impossible, so the only option is to send intelligence ninjas to infiltrate the moon."

"But once they've infiltrated the moon, how will they transmit the intelligence back? That's the real challenge."

"The reason why the Tsuchikage dares to promote itself so extensively is because it has this advantage."

"It's obvious without even guessing that getting to the moon might be relatively easy, but coming back is practically impossible."

"It's hard to say whether Summoning Jutsu will work once we're on the moon."

"Because we don't know how far away the moon is, or whether it can still sense the Summoning Contract."

After a pause, Shikaku Nara continued, "The Intelligence Department has come up with a plan, if they really succeed in infiltrating the moon."

"The intelligence ninja will find a way to drop rocks from the moon to deliver intelligence to the village."

"However, whether this can be achieved remains to be seen."

"If all else fails, the intelligence ninja will have to decide how to proceed on their own."

"We need to give them the highest authority, letting them decide for themselves what targets and when to act."

Kakashi was silent for a moment, then said, "Shikaku- senpai, let's do it this way. You handle this personally."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi felt even more urgent, and he planned to immediately begin practicing Space-Time Ninjutsu after the meeting.

Just as Kakashi was about to adjourn the meeting, an intelligence ninja walked in and said, "Lord Hokage, news has come from the port again. Danzo has attacked the port once more."

"This time, Danzo also brought many Root ninjas, and they completely emptied the port of its supplies."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt their headaches worsen.

Danzo, it's Danzo again! Can't he just shut up for a minute?

Kakashi glanced at the intelligence report and then asked, "What's your opinion on the large number of Root ninjas mentioned in the report?"

Choza Akimichi said in a muffled voice, "Danzo killed all the Root ninjas himself, so it's obvious these people must be Iwa ninja."

"The Iwa ninja have broken the peace treaty again and colluded with Danzo."

Kakashi looked at Shikaku Nara.

If even a glutton Choza Akimichi could analyze this information, Kakashi could certainly analyze it too. He just wanted to see what countermeasures Shikaku Nara had in mind.

Shikaku Nara said, "Danzo used the Impure World Reincarnation technique, so it's possible he used it to summon his old subordinates."

"Of course, the most likely explanation is that the Iwa ninja have intervened again."

"After all, Danzo had no use for so many supplies; he must have sold them to Iwagakure."

After a pause, Shikaku Nara continued, "Lord Hokage, we must be wary of Danzo the village's ninjas."

Shikaku Nara was aware of the increasingly acute internal conflicts within the village.

Kakashi waved his hand, unaware of the extremely tense situation that had arisen in the village. He thought: What normal ninja would willingly go with Danzo?

Seeing Shikaku Nara could only suppress his inner worries.

After all, the fault lay with the ninja clan, and as a beneficiary of the situation, Shikaku Nara didn't know how to bring it up.

Furthermore, Hyuga Hiashi, who was opposite Shikaku Nara, was giving him a meaningful look with his Byakugan.

Although those Byakugan failed to convey the information Hyuga Hiashi wanted to convey, Shikaku Nara still understood Hyuga Hiashi's meaning, and he wisely chose to remain silent.

Unable to come up with a solution to Danzo could only let it be.

Seeing that no one else had anything to add, Shikaku Nara adjourned the meeting on Kakashi's behalf.

After the meeting, Kakashi rushed off to train without lingering.

Shikaku Nara then subtly said to the others, "Be more discreet lately, don't give Danzo any opportunity."

However, this statement clearly had little effect, and most people simply gave Shikaku Nara reply.

Hyuga Hiashi didn't even bother to give a perfunctory answer.

Shikaku Nara sighed inwardly. He knew that even he himself probably couldn't get the Nara Clan members to stop now.

It's easy to go from simplicity to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to simplicity. None of these ninja clan members would be willing to give up the power and benefits they had gained.

It's impossible, at least until they're full and stuffed. As for what happens after they're full, Shikaku Nara doesn't know.

A small coastal town in the eastern part of the Land of Fire.

Recently, this place has become the largest distribution center for foreign trade in the Land of Fire, so the once quiet town has suddenly become very lively.

However, today, this place is anything but lively.

The port, which had been filled with supplies, suddenly became empty.

Everything was taken away by the Iwa ninja disguised as Root, and a large number of civilians from the Land of Fire and Konoha ninja were driven aside.

They weren't killed, but forced to stand aside and watch the entire robbery unfold.

After the last pirate ship, laden with cargo, set sail, Danzo, the Sixth Hokage who orchestrated this scene, approached the Konoha ninja.

He said coldly, "Tell Kakashi that I will take back what is rightfully mine sooner or later."

After saying this, Danzo left with a group of loyal Root.

Among that group of loyal subordinates, three men who were noticeably shorter than the others glanced curiously at the Konoha ninja before leaving.

After Danzo and the others left, the Konoha ninja discussed the matter and then sent a few people back to the village to deliver intelligence.

They didn't seem particularly unhappy.

Danzo didn't kill them; instead, Danzo wiped out all the ninja clans they already disliked.

These people selected a Jonin to be their captain and then continued to carry out their guard duties.

Although they no longer have the people and supplies they need to protect, these people are actually chatting and laughing, and seem more relaxed than before Danzo's attack.

Aono Shinichi and his two companions naturally noticed the expressions on the faces of these Konoha ninja.

Back on the ship, the three removed their masks and huddled together to analyze the reasons behind the strange reactions of the Konoha ninja.

Finally, the three also deduced a stage of escalating internal conflict within Konoha that was unknown to the Iwa ninja leadership.

The three of them hadn't been discussing for long when Danzo called them into the cabin.

Danzo needs to convert these supplies into money as soon as possible, and then go to Konoha to bribe some of his subordinates.

So Aono Shinichi and his two companions immediately focused their attention and began their second round of negotiations with Danzo.

Perhaps it was because of their first experience, or perhaps the three of them had gradually gotten used to Danzo's gloomy face, or perhaps the three of them had grasped Danzo's urgent feelings.

In this negotiation, the three argued their case forcefully and finally managed to get the purchase price from Iwagakure to be reduced even further from the initial offer.

After delivering the supplies to the Iwa ninja branch in the Land of Hot Water, Danzo took a small number of true Root and Aono Shinichi and went to the Land of Fire again.

This time, Danzo wasn't going to rob anyone; he was carrying a large sum of money and intended to use his financial power to take over Konoha.

Danzo's first stop was the port he had just plundered.

Those who offered no resistance when he killed the ninja clan members were the first group of subordinates he recruited and bought off.