Infiltration... Failed!

In the Original Plot, Shimura Danzō led his Root Ninja through the Land of Rain, ambushing ninjas from other villages while disguised as their counterparts in an attempt to intensify the conflict between Konoha, Iwagakure, and Amegakure.

During one operation, while posing as Iwagakure ninjas to ambush members of the Akatsuki Organization, Shimura Danzō discovered Nagato's secret—the Rinnegan. That was when he developed the intention to kill Nagato and take his eyes!

However, Shimura Danzō was not completely confident that he could defeat Nagato, so he sought out Hanzō the Salamander!

Hanzō the Salamander had originally held a favorable opinion of the Akatsuki Organization, a new group that shared his ideals of peace, and had not obstructed its growth!

But under Shimura Danzō's slander and manipulation, Hanzō the Salamander mistakenly believed that the Akatsuki Organization was merely using peace as a pretext to engage in a power struggle with him!

To protect the authority in his hands, Hanzō the Salamander developed killing intent toward the Akatsuki Organization as well!

Thus came the tragedy of the Akatsuki Organization!

Hanzō the Salamander also lost his original convictions because of it, becoming a blunt blade as he walked toward ruin!

"Shimura Danzō really harmed countless people. He truly deserves the title Darkness of the Shinobi World!"

Uchiha Jin sighed. After confirming his direction, he flashed toward Amegakure!

Orange-red light gleamed in Uchiha Jin's eyes. He traveled in stealth, avoiding all inhabited areas, and only reached the outskirts of Amegakure after most of the day!

Amegakure was under extremely tight security at the moment. Fully armed patrol ninjas were stationed throughout the village, while the streets were nearly deserted, filling the entire village with a grim, murderous atmosphere!

Coupled with the Dark Clouds that blanketed the sky, as though black clouds were pressing down upon the city, the atmosphere throughout Amegakure was incomparably oppressive!

"Summoning Technique!"

Uchiha Jin bit his finger, formed seals, and summoned a black Ninja Crow flapping its wings.

Among the Uchiha Clan, there were generally two kinds of Summoning Beasts available for Uchiha ninjas to contract with: Ninja Cats and Ninja Crows.

The Ninja Cat clan was not only skilled at crafting all kinds of ninja tools, but also at gathering intelligence. They were the Uchiha Clan's source of weapons and information!

Ninja Crows, meanwhile, could scout, deliver messages, and assist Uchiha ninjas in battle!

Naturally, Uchiha Jin had contracts with both kinds of Summoning Beasts!

"Caw, caw..."

"Crow Concealment Technique!"

The black Ninja Crow was quite intelligent. With only a few looks from Uchiha Jin, it understood his intention. After cawing twice, it opened its beak.

Uchiha Jin took the opportunity to form seals. His body swayed, then twisted and slipped into the Ninja Crow's mouth!

This was a common secret technique in the Ninja World, allowing one to hide inside an animal's body to evade enemy detection!

It was like how Orochimaru hid his body within various snakes, or how Jiraiya hid himself inside a Toad!

Though their methods differed, the results were more or less the same!

"Cawww—"

With a soft cry, the black Ninja Crow spread its wings and flew into the sky!

After circling in the air for a while, the black Ninja Crow lowered its altitude. Chasing a sparrow, it passed through an invisible barrier one after the other and entered Amegakure!

The black Ninja Crow lingered around the Edge of the Village for some time. Only after confirming that it had drawn no one's attention did it fly toward central Amegakure!

"Crimson Eyes, activate!"

The black Ninja Crow's dark brown pupils suddenly expanded, rapidly transforming into Three-Tomoe Sharingan. Then they spun, emitting a faint orange-red glow!

Under the cover of that orange-red glow, the black Ninja Crow's vision became completely dark before clusters of light appeared!

This was a unique Dōjutsu Uchiha Jin had developed by combining the Flame-Flame Fruit with the Sharingan. It transformed his vision into a Thermal Imaging View, achieving effects similar to farsight and x-ray vision!

The principle behind this Dōjutsu was heat detection. The stronger Uchiha Jin's spiritual power and perception, the farther and more clearly he could see!

Chakra within a ninja's body was the manifestation of the physical and spiritual power of the human body. From the perspective of Crimson Eyes, it was exceptionally dazzling!

The more Chakra one possessed, the more dazzling it became!

This meant that, purely in terms of reconnaissance, Uchiha Jin's Crimson Eyes were no worse than an ordinary Byakugan!

With a sweep of its gaze from the air, the black Ninja Crow quickly found the most dazzling mass of Chakra in Amegakure!

There were also many Chakra Reactions around that mass of Chakra!

That was undoubtedly where Amegakure's strongest person, Hanzō the Salamander, was located!

The black Ninja Crow flapped its wings and flew in that direction!

Several dozen seconds later, the black Ninja Crow arrived above a luxurious estate!

The estate was enormous, with more than twenty courtyards of varying sizes. Even in Konoha, only the Hyuga Clan's residence could compare to it!

Security within the estate was also extremely tight!

It might not have been a guard every three steps and a sentry every five, but ninjas guarded every Traffic Artery, and patrols came one batch after another!

The black Ninja Crow did not rashly descend into the estate. After confirming everyone's positions, it deactivated Crimson Eyes.

Crimson Eyes could only be used for reconnaissance. While it offered some benefits in battle, it also came with numerous restrictions, making it not worth the cost!

The black Ninja Crow naturally flew over the estate. After lingering and resting elsewhere for a while, it returned above the estate and descended toward a secluded courtyard!

This courtyard was probably used to store miscellaneous items. Although patrol ninjas passed by from time to time, there were no guards at its entrance.

More importantly, no one was currently inside the courtyard!

The black Ninja Crow landed in a dark corner of the courtyard and opened its beak. Uchiha Jin's figure emerged from within!

"Infiltration..." Uchiha Jin crouched on the ground, but his expression suddenly changed. "Failed!"

Uchiha Jin slightly raised his head. A tall, heavily armed figure stood not far in front of him!

The man had long yellow-gray hair and wore a gray-black vest beneath a black shoulder cape. He held a specially made Kusarigama with a chain in his hand, while a strangely shaped Anti-Toxin Mask covered his face!

"Hanzō the Salamander?!"

Looking at the newcomer's iconic attire, Uchiha Jin was somewhat surprised, yet felt that it was only to be expected!

"A ninja of Konoha..." Hanzō the Salamander's gaze was as still as an ancient well. After sweeping over the Forehead Protector on Uchiha Jin's head, he looked at the clan emblem on Uchiha Jin's sleeve. "The Uchiha Clan... or are you trying to frame someone?"

Uchiha Jin had not deliberately concealed the symbols identifying his affiliation, allowing Hanzō the Salamander to recognize his origins at a glance!

This was not Uchiha Jin's oversight. Even if he had hidden them, it would have been useless!

It was not that Uchiha Jin was boasting, but his abilities were simply too distinctive. They were practically unique in the Ninja World!

As long as someone saw him make a move, any Schemer who investigated would be able to identify him!

Furthermore, Uchiha Jin had already prepared various ways to handle this trip to the Land of Rain. Revealing his identity directly would also make him seem more sincere!