Amegakure Infiltration

"Just as you predicted, the newly appointed Lord Hokage is very interested in the information I handed over."

The Chunin Ninja Exams were not suspended due to the attack on Konoha; however, the nobles who were originally scheduled to arrive the day after tomorrow all changed their plans.

After Kisame arrived at the dormitory building, he respectfully bowed to the seemingly short boy.

"This Fifth Hokage has absolutely no magnanimity befitting a Kage; he never relinquishes the benefits he's gained. He's certainly a man of principle."

The boy emerged from the shadows, revealing a handsome face.

Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura.

However, what appeared here was not the real body, but a Shadow Clone.

"Now that we have the Ninja Blade, we've basically achieved our goal of participating in this Chunin Ninja Exams. All that's left is to bring all our comrades back to the village. Kisame, I believe in your strength."

Looking at his loyal subordinate, Karatachi Yagura smiled with relief.

"I am determined not to fail in my mission."

Kisame lowered his head slightly, expressing his confusion. "However, based on my observation, that so-called Dawn Organization seems to be far stronger than Konoha..."

His implication was that Kirigakure didn't choose to ally with such a powerful organization.

"The unknown is always accompanied by risks. Konoha may be powerful, but it is ultimately one of the same kind as those on this land. As for those guys with unknown technology—"

A hint of apprehension flashed in Karatachi Yagura's eyes when the Dawn Organization was mentioned.

Those guys are indeed powerful, but they're also very dangerous.

As the Mizukage, he could never entrust the village's future to such a person.

" With Konoha attacked this time, that vengeful Hokage will definitely not let this go."

Kisame understood the Mizukage's meaning and revealed his shark teeth.

Inside the cave, Obito removed his mask and began eating dry rations alone.

He was now almost certain that Amegakure was indeed, as Kazashiro had guessed, the hiding place of the Dawn Organization.

The reason he could make this judgment was simple: he had met several Uchiha clansmen in the Land of Rain who were in charge of the Rain Ninja.

Several familiar faces were members of the clan who had left with Yaowan during the Fourth Generation.

After finishing a few mouthfuls of dry rations, Obito began to consider his next move.

A few familiar faces alone are not enough to be completely certain that Yaowan, that idiot, is here.

He needs more crucial evidence.

And are there other unknown enemies behind Yaowan?

That tallest building appears to be the headquarters of the Dawn Organization...

Obito put the mask back on his face, Obito straight, and slowly sank into the ground.

Konoha.

"That kid is very impulsive and has a unique understanding of justice. I'm very worried about him..."

Jiraiya tirelessly recounted his worries, his tone becoming increasingly urgent.

It was as if Obito had already been discovered by the enemy and was now undergoing brutal interrogation.

"You should have complete faith in your disciple, and besides, didn't you dislike that kid?"

Kazashiro glanced at his Kage Rock outside. Hmm, it's finally completely finished.

"This has nothing to do with whether I like it or not; it's for the benefit of the village."

Jiraiya's serious expression seemed genuine.

"Lord Jiraiya is right. Perhaps we should send a small team to provide support."

Kakashi also sided with Jiraiya.

"First of all, it's still unknown whether there are really enemies in Amegakure. Secondly, we've just been attacked, and while we're rebuilding our defenses, we also have to hunt down those Sky Ninja. It's simply impossible for us to spare any more manpower."

Just now, the outstanding Special Jonin, including Tobitake Fugutake Tonbo, were entrusted with leading the attack, which shows that Konoha has been pushed to its limits by Kazashiro.

We can't just withdraw the personnel responsible for monitoring the Chunin Ninja Exams venue, can we?

Of the Sannin, only Jiraiya was truly capable of getting things done.

No matter what, Kazashiro would never agree to let the other party go to meet Obito.

"I'd rather go. It just so happens that the journey to the Land of Snow involves passing through the border of the Land of Rain, so it won't take too much time."

Seeing that Jiraiya and Kazashiro were at an impasse, Kakashi offered to accept the request.

"Lord Jiraiya, it is indeed not suitable for you to leave the village in its current situation. Although the Fifth Generation has basically integrated the opposing voices in the village, that was done under the pressure of the Ministry of the Internal Affairs Department."

The radical Uchiha clan members have committed suicide in the village, but the voices of the Daimyo faction and the conservative faction have only been temporarily suppressed.

Add to that the group of outsiders in the Kikyo Mountain Fortress, and the burden on your shoulders is still very heavy."

Kakashi's words served as a way to give Jiraiya a way out.

But the other party clearly had no intention of taking it.

"You're too weak, Kakashi."

Jiraiya made no attempt to hide his lack of confidence in Kakashi's abilities.

"The opponent possesses the legendary Rinnegan; with your current strength, you simply cannot handle it."

Kakashi's lips twitched beneath his mask, but he ultimately failed to respond.

Compared to Obito and Kazashiro, he has indeed lost his title as a child prodigy.

At best, he can only be considered a young and talented Jonin.

"Jiraiya, your words are a bit too much."

Kazashiro's expression turned cold.

"There's no need to Obito's matter anymore; I have my own plans. You all have your own missions; completing them is what you need to do most right now."

With the order to leave issued, Shirakumo Hayama and Terauchi, who served as the Hokage's guards, came out and escorted the two out.

Silence filled the room once again.

Kazashiro had just sat down when the window was opened from the outside.

As the sound of him landing echoed, Uchiha Hikari, with a lollipop dangling from his mouth, glared at Kazashiro with annoyance. "You brat, why didn't you tell those two the truth?"

"Now is not the time to say, and if they find out, they might get really angry."

Kazashiro turned to look at Uchiha Hikari: "And you too, I heard it from Ibiki, you actually stepped on the heads of Kirigakure ninjas to rush out of the exam hall."

"Whispering sound."

Uchiha Hikari responded rudely to the accusations.

While the two were blaming each other, Obito had already used his Dojutsu to infiltrate the suspicious building.

"Smack."

Almost at the same time, Jigen, who was sitting in a stylish chair reading an unknown book, suddenly slammed the book shut.

Looking up at what was directly above him, Jigen frowned slightly, as if deep in thought.

After a brief moment of thought, Jigen got up from her seat, walked to a wall, and pressed her finger on it.

After doing all this, he felt much better. He returned to his seat and took out a wine glass filled with red wine from thin air.