Daimyo's Mansion Envoy, Asuma Sarutobi

While Kazashiro was carrying out large-scale reforms, Yaowan in the Land of Rain was not idle either.

After a period of recuperation, his fatal wounds have healed.

The addition of more than thirty Uchiha significantly improved the Dawn Organization's mission-assigning efficiency and alleviated its funding problems to some extent.

More importantly, the Curse Mark in his heart was also destroyed by Sakumo of fate.

It's time to consider launching Tailed Beast gathering plan.

"The One-Tails is not sealed yet, and Yugito Jinchuriki of the Two-Tails Beast, is training outside the village. Now is a good opportunity to strike."

Gathering all the organization members except Setsuna together, Yaowan looked at the familiar and unfamiliar faces before him, his voice hoarse, deliberately mimicking Madara Uchiha's tone.

"A mere Tailed Beast? Watch me take him down with a single blow."

Ryugan, who defected from Artisan Ninja Village, spoke arrogantly, completely disregarding the Tailed Beast, which drew ridicule from Fufeng.

"Artisan Ninja Village, are you so ignorant? The One-Tails is Tailed Beast that can use ninjutsu. Even if all four of you attacked together, you probably wouldn't be able to do anything to it."

"Say less."

Seeing that Longyan was about to retort, Yaowan immediately stopped the argument. "Fufeng, shut up and listen to me carefully."

"Yes." Upon hearing Yaowan's voice, Fufeng immediately shut his mouth.

"Houki, Mizutora, Peacock, Dragon Eye, the four of you go and seize the One-Tails. According to intelligence, the One-Tails is currently sealed within the Sunagakure; we only need to kill the monks of the Temple of Wind to easily take it."

Yes. x4

"Fufeng, Fuyuan, Fudō. Go and find the Yugito Nii figures. You must capture them alive. Yao Mei will send a small team to help you."

"Understood, Chief." Fuyuan stepped forward, looking at Yao Wan with a charming expression.

As for the Three-Tails...

Yaowan glanced at everyone and, noticing a hint of fear in their expressions, shook his head inwardly.

That brat is really hard to deal with.

Fortunately, we have backup plans.

"The First Mizukage Bai Lian, once fought against the Three-Tails and destroyed one of its tails. This tail is now kept in the Anbu dungeon of Kirigakure for use in Tailed Beast research."

Based on the intelligence gathered by White Zetsu, Yaowan decided to avoid a direct confrontation with Kazashiro for the time being. After all, his true purpose was different from Madara's, and whether the Ten-Tails was resurrected was irrelevant to his plan.

"Hidan, the Seven-Tails doesn't have Jinchuriki either. You and Yakumai should go to Takigakure and see if you can take it over for our use."

Yaowan turned his gaze to Yaomei, hoping that the other party could suppress this unruly fellow.

Neither of the two attacks on Konoha significantly weakened the Konoha, making Yaowan more cautious.

Perhaps relying on the power of the Seven-Tails is the best option at present.

"The dawn will eventually break in the Shinobi World, bringing lasting peace. Only when the Five Great Nations cease to exist and the nobles who control the ninjas are banished to hell will the ninjas truly be in control of their own destiny!"

The Main Family system was abolished without causing any uproar.

As the Caged Bird mark on the foreheads of the Branch Family members disappeared, these Branch Family belatedly realized that their fates seemed to have truly changed.

"I never expected that Clan Head Hiashi would also want to abolish the Caged Bird Separation System."

Thinking back to Hyuga Hiashi, whom he had met on a regular basis, Itachi couldn't have imagined that Hiashi also harbored malice towards the Main Family system if Hiashi hadn't sent Hizashi to contact Kazashiro.

"After all, this Hiashi player just welcomed a baby girl."

Kazashiro could understand the other party's actions.

Hanabi's birth forced Hiashi to consider that one of his two daughters would bear the mark of Caged Bird.

He could fight against the elders himself, while all he had to do was maintain the morale of the Hyuga Clan. It seemed like a sure-fire way to make money.

"Itachi, in most cases, what drives human actions is self-interest."

Kazashiro reached out and patted Itachi's head.

"Teacher, your statement is completely inconsistent with your position."

Itachi shook his head, trying to shake the other person's hand off.

"Hmph, I'm just the Acting Hokage. There's no mark of me on the Hokage Rock or the photo wall."

Kazashiro mischievously messed up Itachi's hair before withdrawing his hand, satisfied.

"Lord Kazashiro, the envoy from the Land of Fire has arrived."

Just then, Shisui appeared inside the house.

The other person was wearing a blue striped trench coat, clearly indicating that they had joined the Internal Affairs Department, just like the other Root members.

"Just have the Advisor Koharu meet with him."

Kazashiro had already guessed the other party's intentions. Ever since the three towns were secretly taken over by Konoha, the Daimyo's Mansion had been causing trouble, sending their ninjas to conduct reconnaissance from time to time.

Therefore, Kazashiro dragged Kakuzu and Pakura out, along with some rogue ninjas hired by Kakuzu at low wages, which prevented the Daimyo's Mansion from finding any flaws.

However, the Daimyo's Mansion also used the excuse of Konoha's poor handling of bandits to cut some of its military spending and reduce the number of commissions from Konoha.

This loss is negligible compared to the benefits of controlling the town.

Kazashiro had already guessed the envoy's reason for coming this time.

"It'll just be a scolding for my poor performance, and then a cut to our budget. It doesn't matter whether I see them or not." Kazashiro spread his hands, looking like he was ready to accept the mockery.

It doesn't matter. As long as the town is still under our control, even if the Daimyo's Mansion stops all military funding, Konoha can survive.

No, if the other side really does that, then Kazashiro can act freely and bring the remaining large towns into Konoha as well.

"The messenger is an acquaintance of yours and specifically requests to see you."

Instead of leaving as Kazashiro requested, Shisui revealed the visitor's identity to him.

"You've accomplished something truly remarkable without making a sound, Kazashiro."

The scent of tobacco entered his nostrils, and Kazashiro looked up at Asuma, whose waist was wrapped with a cloth bearing the character "fire," a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"What, it's been so long, and you can't even give me a seat?"

Seeing that Kazashiro didn't answer, Asuma simply sat down in the chair that was reserved for advisors.

"You're already seated, what else do I need to arrange?"

Kazashiro then realized what was happening and retorted with a smile.

Unexpectedly, the other party still joined the Twelve Guardian Ninja and even returned to Konoha as an envoy of the Daimyo's Mansion's Mansion.

"Hmph, this isn't the attitude Hokage should have when meeting an envoy from the Daimyo's Mansion."

Asuma joked, while carefully observing Kazashiro in front of him.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time.

I thought the last argument would break their relationship, but judging from Kazashiro's reaction, he clearly didn't take it to heart.