Chapter 176: Trouble in Konoha - Naruto: Invincible Under Heaven

"Defection? That's impossible. My goal hasn't been achieved yet." Danzo's voice was low, his face completely wrapped in bandages, making his complexion unreadable. "Orochimaru, don't underestimate me. I'm deep within Konoha. My position isn't easily challenged. I've only slightly changed my identity. I went to great lengths to avoid a certain guy."

"Changed your identity?" Orochimaru was slightly taken aback, then sneered, "You're still the same as ever. You should know all about what's going on in Konoha, right?"

"Yes, I have complete control over the affairs of the higher-ups in Konoha. I'm aware of any changes, no matter what."

"That... that brat?" Orochimaru's snake-like eyes turned cold as he recalled what had happened.

"He has already left Konoha. I heard that he went to the Land of Earth. I wonder what he talked about with the Tsuchikage. The Land of Earth has also begun a secret operation. Several daimyo gathered together, and then immediately dispersed. I'm afraid they made some kind of agreement with that brat."

"Is that so?" Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with keen interest. "That's certainly intriguing."

Danzo frowned and couldn't help but remind him, "Orochimaru, you should understand that this is a great opportunity, a golden opportunity."

"Of course, I wonder how your preparations are going?"

"Everything is ready, it just needs a little time. Once the time and opportunity are right, that tribe will definitely be thrown into chaos."

Hearing this, Orochimaru's expression darkened. "You want to destroy the Uchiha Clan?"

"Orochimaru, I didn't ask you for help. I just want you to check on that brat's movements and prevent him from ruining my plans."

Orochimaru narrowed to pinpoints, his gaze revealing a ruthless aura. "You want to order me around?"

Danzo showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he smiled dismissively, "Orochimaru, I admit I wasn't your match before. But now, do you really think you can be my match?"

The bandages slipped off, and beneath the loosened head bandages, a single, blood-red eye was revealed.

"Sharingan?" Orochimaru was shocked, and the shock was written all over his face. "And it's the Mangekyō Sharingan! You got it from somewhere... wait, you bastard, which genius of the Uchiha Clan did you kill to get these eyes?"

"You don't need to know about this matter; you just need to do exactly what I've assigned you."

"Danzo, remember, I'm not your tool. We're just using each other." Orochimaru stared coldly at him, completely unmoved.

The two were talking when someone suddenly arrived.

"Lord Orochimaru!" A bespectacled boy knelt down on one knee, his face showing a hint of solemnity.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Orochimaru's eyes turned cold, not to mention Danzo in front of him, whose aura surged, clearly carrying a hint of killing intent.

Sensing the killing intent, Orochimaru reached out to stop Danzo: "Don't kill him. He won't tell anyone else about us. This kid is one of the people you can absolutely trust."

Danzo up, glanced at Orochimaru's serious expression, and slowly withdrew his outstretched hand. "I'll trust you this once, Orochimaru. You need to understand, I don't want anything to go wrong."

Orochimaru smirked coldly, turned around with a snort, and said to the newcomer, "What exactly happened? You don't know. I've said it before, I can't be disturbed in the slightest when I meet with important people."

A bead of cold sweat trickled down the bespectacled boy's forehead. Danzo, who was standing before him with Mangekyō face, and knew perfectly well that Danzo had just escaped death. "I understand," he said, "But someone came with news that our base has been destroyed and many of our men have died."

Who is it?

"I don't know, but that guy was incredibly cruel, leaving us no survivors at all." The bespectacled boy said with a hint of fear, "What I don't understand is how he knew the location of our base?"

"It must have been that Guren who said it." Orochimaru's eyes turned cold as he stared at the bespectacled boy. "Kabuto, I'm giving you a task. Find out who he is. If necessary, ask him some questions, and then deal with him. Don't disappoint me."

"I understand, Lord Orochimaru." Pushing up his glasses, the bespectacled boy darted away.

After staying in the Land of Earth for a month, the Sunshine Group was finally established.

The mansion, along with a large amount of funds, established a suicide squad of ninjas, gathering nearly a hundred elite Chunin and Genin. Although most of them came from the Land of Earth, according to Yang Xing's requirements, none of them were from Iwagakure or had any connection with any organization in the Land of Earth.

In this Warring States period, it was actually quite simple to gather people; as long as you had funds, everything was easy to accomplish.

The funds prepared for Yang Xing by more than ten prominent figures were enough for him to use up in his entire life.

Incidentally, whether they were deliberately trying to curry favor with him or not, those people also paid back Tsunade's debts along with the money.

In short, what was presented to Yang Xing was a huge pile of gold.

Mountains of gold.

"Lord Yang Xing, as per Lord Tsuchikage's instructions." A female ninja knelt on one knee, bowed, and presented a document, saying, "Here is a total of over 100,000 taels of gold, as well as nearly a hundred pieces of jewelry, ornaments, and other small items, all presented by the daimyo. Oh, and there are also several visiting cards from the daimyo; they insist on inviting Lord Yang Xing to come and sit down."

"Sit down? I'm afraid it's not that simple." Yang Xing smiled wryly, stepped forward, picked up a heavy piece of gold, and sighed, "However, to gather so much stuff in such a short time, those people must be wealthy."

Daming is a wealthy family that has been in business for generations. The wealth accumulated by his family over several generations is something Yang Xing cannot even imagine.

After all, the support for the entire country comes from several powerful figures, and the wealth that makes the country prosperous, such as over 100,000 taels of gold, is actually a small sum.

Of course, Yang Xing doesn't care much about money. The current 100,000 taels is enough for the Sunshine Group to operate for a hundred years without any problem. Even if it grows bigger, if it needs money, it can just ask others to raise more.

"Um, Lord Yang Xing, Lord Tsuchikage, I have a question for you."

"What's up?"

"If, Lord Tsuchikage, were to leave you the title of Daimyo and noble of Sora in the Land of Earth, would you be willing to accept it?"

Yang Xing didn't answer, but Tsunade looked shocked.

"Daimyo and nobles?" Tsunade looked surprised, her expression turning serious. "So, they're going to give us status? That old Tsuchikage is really thoughtful. Hey kid, your Tailed Beast Transformation last time really scared that old man."

Yang Xing didn't seem to care about Tsunade's teasing, and simply said calmly, "I can consider it, but I won't agree to stay in the Land of Earth."

"I will pass it on to Lord Tsuchikage." The person replied and quietly withdrew.