Now that he knew the root of the problem, Shiraishi Yoshijo naturally would not sit around waiting to die.
Yet after thinking it over, he ultimately abandoned the idea of killing anyone directly.
This was a sensitive time of transition in power. Running off to Konoha to kill someone for no reason would be nothing but asking for trouble.
As for the way to enter Mount Myoboku, he had investigated it decades ago. He also knew how to enter Ryūchi Cave and Shikkotsu Forest.
The person he most wanted to kill now was that old toad from Mount Myoboku that had lived for over a thousand years. That old toad must have seen something it should not have in a dream and told Naruto about it. Naruto's hot-blooded, thoughtless nature made him far too easy to manipulate.
Shiraishi Yoshijo narrowed his eyes and pondered carefully, gradually forming a plan.
Though he did not know what that old toad had seen or what it had revealed, if they wanted to make a move against him, they would have to strike at the most critical moment of his plans.
It was sure to be lively then. Every demon and monster would come crawling out.
When the enemy believed victory was already theirs, that would be the best time for him to act.
For an old scheming bastard, this was the most basic quality.
A cryptic smile appeared on someone's face.
At that moment, Hayaka came in from outside to report, "Your Majesty, the Anbu have sent Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi away."
Shiraishi Yoshijo nodded. "Bring Right Red here."
"Yes."
Not long after, Right Red, covered in chains, was escorted before Shiraishi Yoshijo by several female guards.
Shiraishi Yoshijo waved a hand, and the female guards immediately withdrew.
Once only the two of