Konoha's Meeting

The wedding was inevitably disrupted, and such turmoil had occurred in the Ninja World. The higher-ups of Konoha still needed to hold a meeting to discuss countermeasures.

"Lord Hokage, according to the data, the capture of the Tailed Beast was carried out by the same organization."

"But this organization is simply too powerful. They provoked Five Great Shinobi Villages and still managed to achieve their goals."

Nara Shikaku, the current Clan Head of the Nara Clan, renowned throughout the Ninja World for his intelligence, said this.

"Yes! Lord Hokage, Shikaku is right, the enemy should not be underestimated!"

Whispers began to circulate in the meeting room.

"Quiet."

Orochimaru spoke, and the meeting room fell silent instantly, demonstrating Orochimaru's current control over Konoha.

"Shikaku, is there anything else?"

Orochimaru turned his head and asked, after all, if he didn't exploit such a smart subordinate, he would be unqualified as an Orochimaru.

"Lord Hokage, the Mist's report mentions the Sharingan of the Uchiha. Lord Fugaku, do you have anything to say about this?"

Shikaku held up the intelligence report in his hand and addressed it to Fugaku Uchiha was sitting precariously nearby.

Due to Karot's rise, the Uchiha Clan not only did not weaken but became even stronger, which led to losses for the Ino-Shika-Cho trio. However, with Orochimaru's support, the Ino-Shika-Cho also got a share of the spoils, but it still couldn't compare to the Uchiha. Shikaku naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity to suppress the Uchiha Clan.

As Shikaku spoke, everyone on the field except for Karot looked at Fugaku, expecting him to give an explanation.

Fugaku was greatly surprised when he saw the information. He knew that to subdue the power of Tailed Beast, one needed the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan. At present, only he and Shisui in the Uchiha possessed the power of the Mangekyo. Shisui and he had been in the village all day, while outside the village, there was a pair of Mangekyo. At this moment, Fugaku felt fear. What else was the Uchiha Clan hiding from him?

"Lord Hokage, there are records of all the Uchiha clan members who have awakened their Sharingan. These records are available, and their locations can be traced back to when this incident occurred."

"This is definitely a setup by someone targeting my Uchiha."

Fugaku stood up and said, "This is a huge scapegoat! Fugaku doesn't want to take the blame! It's too heavy for me to carry."

"Clan Head Fugaku, please don't be agitated. I am naturally aware that this matter has nothing to do with the Uchiha Clan."

You have to understand that the Uchiha is currently a sharp blade in Orochimaru's hands. We can teach them a lesson and show them who their master is.

Orochimaru glanced at Kabuto, and Kabuto knew it was his turn to step in.

"This organization is called Akatsuki Organization. It's an extremely dangerous organization, and its members are all fugitive ninja from various ninja villages."

"Their goal is to capture all the Tailed Beast to achieve their ulterior motives."

As soon as Kabuto finished speaking, the meeting room erupted in an uproar. The news was simply too shocking. Minato was especially astonished, knowing that the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki was his wife and child.

"Lord Hokage, is this true?"

Minato, with his hands resting on the table, asked Orochimaru.

"Minato, do you think I would lie in a meeting? Besides, isn't the enemy already taking action?"

Orochimaru said to Minato with a smile.

"Well"

Minato was momentarily flustered by his concern. The Akatsuki Organization's strength far exceeded his expectations; they had captured all the Tailed Beast except for the Nine-Tails in a single day. This caused even the usually composed Minato to momentarily lose his composure. After all, his wife and children were in grave danger.

"Smack."

Jiraiya patted Minato on the shoulder.

"Sit down first, don't worry."

Jiraiya gestured in one direction. Looking in Jiraiya direction, Minato saw Karot dozing off. Only Karot would doze off during such a serious meeting; it was a testament to his skill and daring.

Seeing Karot like this, Minato felt relieved. After all, Karot's strength was truly reassuring.

After Minato sat down, the meeting continued.

"Finally finished driving."

Karot stretched and said, "Sleeping against the wall is really not as comfortable as sleeping in bed."

Orochimaru rolled his eyes at Karot, thinking to himself...

"You have the nerve to call it a meeting? Karot started sleeping as soon as we entered the meeting room, and none of the noise in the room could wake Karot up."

Karot's skin was as thick as his strength; he chose to ignore Orochimaru's Byakugan. He even casually picked up the fruit in front of Orochimaru, wiped it on his clothes, and took a bite. "Crunch."

"That's great! Free things always taste better."

After finishing their meal, they didn't forget to share their thoughts.

The three people present were helpless in the face of Karot's condition. Kabuto and Shisui couldn't afford to offend him, and Orochimaru was powerless to control him.

Orochimaru stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the myriad lights of the city outside, and spoke.

"Their plan has finally begun! I've been waiting for so long, Karot!"

Karot approached Orochimaru the two stood side by side, while Karot and Shisui stood behind them respectively.

"Yes, Orochimaru- senpai. They've finally started."