Chapter 149

Whether it was the assassination of high-ranking officials at the Underground Exchange last year, the threat to the Daimyo of the Land of Rain, or even what happened today.

All of these could potentially sow the seeds of subversion in people's hearts.

This would undermine the interests of the "ninja" class and would absolutely not be allowed.

Danzo immediately stood up.

I'm preparing to summon my colleagues, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.

Head to the Hokage Building and meet with the newly appointed Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, for a meeting.

In the corridor.

Danzo and Orochimaru passed each other by.

Orochimaru glanced back at him, a sinister smile playing on his lips.

"Snort!"

Danzo coldly, his heart filled with anger.

"If he weren't so unpopular, how could he have lost the election!"

With that thought, Danzo turned and left.

"Hehehe... it'll be soon..."

Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a manic light.

After losing the Hokage election, he devoted all his energy to researching "Living Corpse Reincarnation".

The procedure was originally expected to take two years to complete.

It could probably be achieved in less than a year, or even in six months.

At that time...

I will destroy everything in Konoha!

82. Ten years isn't too late? No, take your revenge now.

In the northern part of Amegakure, there is a sanatorium.

Asuka then visited Ibuse, the Summoning that was recovering.

They then climbed up the tower.

They arrived at Hanzō's room.

"Grandfather..."

He sat down gently, Asuka stood beside the hospital bed, looking at the former who was still unconscious.

The scene of losing my parents when I was a child and living with my grandfather flashed through my mind.

Every little detail flows before my eyes.

Then, the scene changes.

That is, my grandfather was ambushed and severely injured.

That golden figure and the red-haired woman are deeply imprinted in my heart, impossible to forget.

The Yellow Flash, Uzumaki Kushina Minato Namikaze, the last surviving Uzumaki Clan.

This couple... is now husband and wife.

For the sake of Konoha's interests, they used despicable means to turn my grandfather into what he is now.

Thinking of this, Asuka's fingers involuntarily clenched.

Anger and sadness welled up inside me.

Smack

Footsteps could be heard outside the door.

The Asuka took a deep breath and adjusted its mindset.

"Morning."

Akito walked in and glanced at Asuka. She had only recently returned to Amegakure from the border.

Meanwhile, on his side, he had already completed the forging of the Dark Weapon for Yakushi Nonō.

"Morning."

Asuka said briefly, her tone flat, still cold, but a hint of tenderness could be heard in it.

Akito glanced at the unconscious Hanzō.

I won't say anything... just platitudes and comforting words like "your grandpa will definitely wake up."

Without practice, one has no right to speak.

Only after I understand the Zero-Tails Formula can I make a judgment on whether Hanzō has a chance of waking up.

"I heard... you captured the Seven-Tails Jinchūriki." Asuka turned around and stared at Akito.

"Hmm, I used a little strategy..."

The Seven-Tails Jinchūriki lost because of a lack of intelligence.

The Akito knew the weaknesses of Non-Perfect Jinchuriki.

However, she was unaware of Akito's true strength.

Before later on, when Susanoo, Tailed Beast, and Wood Release were all activated.

The ninja's intelligence warfare was the key factor in determining victory or defeat.

If the Seven-Tails Jinchūriki hadn't rashly used the Tailed Beast Bomb, but instead had relied on the berserk power of his Partial Tailed Beast Transformation to fight back, the outcome would have been uncertain.

It was precisely because she was so terrified of death that she unleashed her ultimate attack right from the start, depleting her mana and stamina bars.

"The new medical ninja has given herself away; she's a spy sent by Konoha. The once-famous 'Walking Miko' was her..."

Akito briefly explained Yakushi Nonō's identity.

Asuka nodded slightly. Akito had already told her before that Yakushi Nonō was not trustworthy.

Upon learning of this, Asuka accepted it calmly.

"You... you're always very accurate when it comes to judging people," Asuka tried to start a conversation.

For someone who isn't good with words, it's already quite impressive that she managed to find a angle to start a conversation.

"Just luck..."

The Akito nodded, naturally omitting the point about the advantages of being a time traveler.

The Asuka pondered for a moment.

The thought of Amegakure being infiltrated made her even angrier.

However, these thoughts did not show on his face.

Akito: "The Land of Ryu will send people soon, and I will then negotiate with them regarding the Seven-Tails..."

"Um."

Asuka trusted Akito's arrangements.

Whatever he does will inevitably benefit Amegakure and the Land of Rain.

Then, Asuka looked at the unconscious Hanzō, gazing at her grandfather.

"Do you want revenge?" Akito suddenly asked.

The possibility that Minato Namikaze has been elected Fourth Hokage.

This was discussed at a meeting a few days ago.

The Asuka was naturally prepared for this.

That couple... became Hokage and Hokage's wife, wielding immense power and commanding all the ninjas in Konoha.

"A gentleman takes his revenge even after ten years..." Asuka answered Akito's question.

"Asuka."

Akito shook his head and looked at her.

Sometimes... you should be more honest with yourself.

Because he felt that revenge would be too difficult and he didn't want to put pressure on others, he compromised his own principles.

"Like... Yamada."

Akito said, "You should learn from Yamada. When it's time to be honest, you should speak your true thoughts without any reservations."

"We are companions, aren't we?"

"..."

The Asuka remained silent, its body trembling slightly.

"I... want revenge immediately, but... I can't..."

My only remaining family member has become like this.

Many of their comrades were killed by a combined force from Konoha and Sunagakure.

The scene of being ambushed kept haunting her mind...

It's not just about the revenge for my grandfather, but also the revenge for all the comrades who died.

"That's... right."

The Akito smiled slightly at her.

"Don't worry... it won't be long before I go and settle accounts with Minato Namikaze and Uzumaki Kushina!"

When the "Nine-Tails' Attack" comes, I'll go to Konoha!

Leave the tower room.

In the outside corridor.

Shinnō was talking to several medical-nin.

The little girls chuckled softly, amused by his kind face and humor.

Their eyes were filled with worship as they looked at Shinnō.

While treating Hanzō, I also managed to Amegakure.

Shinnō was highly respected and had many admirers.

In everyone's eyes.

Teacher Shinnō is the most trustworthy and outstanding elder.

Some young girls even blushed slightly, clearly admiring him.

Seeing this scene...

The Akito remained expressionless.

First of all, Master Shinnō is not an LSP (Lifestyle of Dependency).

Secondly, he had a kind face and a benevolent appearance, which clearly indicated he was not a good person, and there must have been a purpose in disguising himself in this way.

Akito gave his cheap master a meaningful look and quickly left.

Hokage Building.

The morning meeting begins.

The newly appointed Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, first asked everyone to give him pointers, saying he was still young...

Then.