Naruto As soon as the four people entered the conference room, they heard one of the businessmen introducing something nonstop.
"Mr. Nagato, we Fire Merchant Association have branches in various countries, with strong funds and advanced technology." The leading businessman looked middle-aged, wearing a silk robe, and smiled broadly. "Establishing a trade port in Land of Whirlpools will not only boost the local economy, but also provide a large number of employment opportunities for villagers."
"Sounds really good." Nagato responded on the surface, and noticed Naruto and others coming in from the corner of his eye, "But for such a big project, I need to discuss it with other people in the village."
"Of course, of course." The businessman nodded repeatedly, "Major decisions do require careful consideration. However, our preferential policies are time limited, and we hope you can give us a reply as soon as possible."
"Naruto They are back." Konan stood up to greet them, "How was the mission accomplished?"
"Very smooth." Naruto replied, observing the businessmen at the same time.
When those businessmen saw Naruto and others, their expressions changed slightly, but they quickly returned to normal.
"Who are these?" the leading businessman asked.
"A young ninja in the village." Nagato briefly introduced, "Just returned from a mission outside."
"That's it." The businessman smiled, "Young people are really full of energy."
Sasuke observed these businessmen carefully and found that although they were gorgeously dressed, they had calluses on their hands and they walked like well-trained ninjas.
"Since everyone is back, why don't we take a rest first." Nagato suggested, "The businessmen and gentlemen must be very tired after coming from afar."
"Thank you very much." The businessmen stood up one after another, "Let's go back to the inn to rest first and come back to visit tomorrow."
After the businessmen left, the atmosphere in the conference room immediately became serious.
"They are not ordinary businessmen." Sasuke said directly, "There are Chakra Wave movements on their bodies, and they are not weak."
"I feel it too." Karin nodded, "Their Chakra is very special, and it feels like it was deliberately hidden."
"Sure enough, there is a problem." Nagato sighed, "I just said it's too suspicious to talk about investment at this time."
"What conditions did they put forward?" Yuki-onna asked.
"Very favorable conditions." Konan replied, "Free construction funds are provided, and the villagers are also promised high-paying jobs. But there is one requirement, which is to establish their office in the village."
"Office?" Naruto frowned, "Isn't that just to establish a stronghold in our village?"
"That's right." Nagato nodded, "And they also asked to send technical personnel to stay in the village to guide the construction work."
"This is obviously an attempt to infiltrate!" Naruto said angrily, "We just destroyed their base, and they found another way to deal with us."
"The problem is that we have no evidence to prove that they are related to Shadow Organization." Konan said worriedly, "If you refuse rashly, it may cause unnecessary trouble."
"Then try to find evidence." Sasuke suggested, "Let's go find out their details tonight."
"I'll go." Yuki-onna volunteered, "I'm more familiar with Shadow Organization's people, so it's easier to find flaws."
"It's too dangerous." Naruto objected, "What if we are discovered?"
"Don't worry, I'm measured." Yuki-onna said confidently, "And if it's really Shadow Organization's people, they won't act rashly here."
Late at night, Yuki-onna quietly sneaked into the inn where the businessmen lived. The inn was very quiet, with only the night shift clerk dozing off.
Yuki-onna easily avoided everyone and arrived outside the room where the merchants lived. Through the crack in the door, she heard low voices coming from inside.
"The plan is going very smoothly." This is the voice of the leading businessman, "That Nagato has already begun to consider our proposal."
"But those little devils are back." Another voice said, "One of them gives me a very dangerous feeling."
"Are you talking about that boy with yellow hair?" the leading businessman said with a smile, "He does have some strength, but it's not something to worry about."
"It's not him, it's the one with black hair." The second voice became serious, "His eyes are very special, it should be Kekkei Genkai."
"Sharingan?" The leading businessman's voice also became solemn, "A descendant of the Uchiha Clan?"
"It's very possible." A third voice joined the conversation, "And they just came back from a mission outside. Could it be related to the destruction of our base?"
"It's possible." The leading businessman thought for a moment, "It seems we need to speed up the progress."
"Do you want to take action directly?" the second voice asked.
"No." The leading businessman refused, "Now is not the time. Our goal is infiltration, not head-on conflict."
"Then proceed as originally planned?"
"Yes, let's continue the negotiations tomorrow." The leading merchant said, "If they agree to establish a trading port, we can legitimately establish a stronghold here. Then we can slowly encroach on the entire village."
After hearing this, Yuki-onna confirmed his guess. These businessmen are indeed Shadow Organization's people, and their plans are very thorough.
She was about to leave when she suddenly heard a strange sound coming from the room.
"Click, click."
Yuki-onna was startled. It was the sound of a mechanical device operating. She carefully looked through the crack in the door and found that one of the businessmen was operating a strange device.
The device looked like some kind of communication device, with a red indicator light flashing on it.
"Headquarters, this is the third team." The businessman said to the equipment, "Land of Whirlpools's infiltration plan is progressing smoothly, and it is expected that a stronghold will be established within three days."
A cold voice came from the device. "Very good. Remember, this operation is related to the future of the organization, and there can be no mistakes."
"Understood." the businessman replied, "We will be careful."
"Also, how is the investigation into the destruction of the base going?" the voice on the device asked.
"It's still under investigation," the businessman replied, "But it is certain that it was done by an outsider, and he is very powerful."
"Find the real culprit as soon as possible." The voice in the device became colder, "If you dare to destroy our base, you must pay the price."
"Yes!"
After the communication ended, the room became quiet again. Yuki-onna knew that he had received enough information and was ready to retreat.
But the moment she turned around, the wooden board under her feet suddenly squeaked.
The conversation in the room stopped immediately.
"Someone!"
Yuki-onna screamed in his heart, and immediately used ninjutsu to prepare to escape. But the door had been knocked open from the inside, and three businessmen rushed out.
"Sure enough, there are rats!" the leading businessman sneered, "I just asked how could someone be eavesdropping outside."
Yuki-onna didn't reply and directly used his escape technique.