Kyohiko Was a Great Man!

For Konoha, both Sunagakure and Iwagakure have their own weaknesses and are far weaker than Konoha itself, but for ordinary small ninja villages...

They are enormous!

Even if the power struggle between major nations is just a Dust, it can still be a heavy burden on small organizations and families.

Yahiko's organization is an example of this.

certainly.

If it weren't for Madara's machinations and manipulations behind the scenes, they certainly wouldn't have gotten into trouble given their abilities.

However, if the news about the Sage Eye gets out, things could get complicated.

Ōnoki definitely wouldn't sit still.

Anbu prison.

Kyohiko entered the prison, but instead of immediately releasing Ai, he had Ai sealed and rendered unconscious before sending him out directly using the Flying Thunder God.

In this prison, a female ninja sits cross-legged.

Pakura.

She Awakening, looked at Kyohiko, and was slightly surprised.

"Finished with work? You actually remembered I'm still here?"

"You miss me a lot?"

Kyohiko smiled.

Pakura smiled and said, "You little rascal, where did you learn so much glibness?"

She looked up at the sky and said softly, "I've been wondering what you're trying to do, but even now, I still don't understand why you've gone to so much trouble to lock me up here."

Detention requires resources and manpower.

Although she lost her foothold in Sunagakure, it was impossible for her to join Konoha because of this. In fact, even if Orochimaru and Kyohiko used some kind of Curse Mark, it would be of no concern to her.

Because she wasn't afraid of death.

Putting herself in Pakura's shoes, she didn't think locking herself up was a good choice.

"Can't figure it out?"

"Um."

Pakura nodded.

Kyohiko said, "What if I said it was for the peace of the entire Shinobi World?"

"Peace? You?"

Pakura chuckled, unable to hold back his laughter.

Immediately, she sat up straight and said, "Kyohiko, I admire your strength, but I must say, the root of the chaos in the Shinobi World right now may very well lie with you."

"No, the source of chaos has already emerged on its own."

Kyohiko said.

Pakura chuckled, "You're not going to say it's Scorpion, are you? He doesn't have that ability."

What if I said I was Madara Uchiha?

Kyohiko said.

"Spot?"

Pakura was genuinely stunned for several seconds.

She was a little confused, then couldn't help but laugh and said, "You think I'd believe that? Madara died at the Valley of the End, and it was your First Hokage who killed him personally."

"He is indeed dead, but now, someone who resembles Madara Uchiha has appeared."

"Ah?"

Pakura looked confused.

This is really...

That's too convoluted.

What happened? Someone died, and now there's another suspected case.

Can people be resurrected?

Kyohiko smiled slightly, "This might be difficult for you to understand, but right now, Konoha has encountered a problem. The mastermind behind it knows the Uchiha Clan very well, so it's highly likely that he has Madara's memories."

"I know you're trying to say it has something to do with you, but..."

"What if I said that Kirigakure might be under his control?"

Kyohiko looked at Pakura.

Pakura was completely stunned. After a few seconds, she rubbed her temples and slowly sorted out her thoughts.

"Let me think..."

"You mean to say that someone who may have memories of Madara has taken control of Kirigakure?"

Is that even possible?

She didn't quite believe it.

But Kyohiko's expression seemed quite serious.

Kyohiko tossed a scroll over.

Pakura picked it up.

It says above...

From the dispatch of two members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist from Kirigakure to Konoha to attack the old woman, to Obito Uchiha's eventual departure, and the fact that Kyohiko happened to be away from the village during this period.

Connecting the dots, they indeed proved --

Kirigakure is now under control.

otherwise.

No "Shadow" would make such a foolish decision.

She put down the scroll and remained silent for a long time.

This scroll indeed had nothing to do with Sunagakure, but she understood what Kyohiko hadn't said—

If Madara could control the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure, why couldn't he control Rasa of Sunagakure?

Was Rasa stronger than the Fourth Mizukage?

I am afraid...

Very limited.

Pakura remained silent for a long time before saying, "What can I do? I'm just an ordinary Jonin. Even if you send me back to Sunagakure, there's nothing I can do."

She looked up at the sky and smiled, "Everyone has their own place. These past few days here, I've actually thought things through more clearly."

What if I let you go?

Kyohiko said.

Pakura was surprised again, and after a few seconds of stunned silence, she said, "Impossible!"

"You also thought before that Madara couldn't possibly exist, and what I said about it being impossible wasn't true; I was deceiving you. But actually, everything I said was the truth."

Kyohiko smiled faintly.

Pakura frowned and asked, "What do you want me to do?"

"We will place Curse Mark on you. You can remain neutral and live in seclusion; we will not stop you. However, we hope you can secretly help eliminate some enemies who are on our side."

Kyohiko said.

Pakura understood and asked, "Ban's subordinates?"

"Perhaps he isn't the real Madara, but he certainly has a group of subordinates who can infiltrate places like Konoha and Kirigakure undetected."

After speaking, Kyohiko stood up. "On the matter of dealing with Madara, our interests are aligned. The case of the Bloody Mist Village is before us; Madara's goal is definitely not just to destroy Konoha."

After saying that, he stood up and patted his pants.

"Think about it. Sometimes, looking at your village from a different perspective can give you different insights and ideas, and perhaps in the future you can even help Sunagakure."

"..."

Pakura looked up at the sky through the only window.

spot...

Such a person still exists in the world, and even controls the Kage of a ninja village.

Previously, she would never have believed it, but the information she had—

It's highly likely to be true.

Kyohiko Yoshimine had no reason to deceive himself with such clumsy false information.

She felt like going out.

After leaving, he refused to serve any organization and went into seclusion, secretly observing Sunagakure. If anything happened to Sunagakure...

She could also step in to help in this situation.

Pakura licked her lips, then gave a wry smile and sighed softly.

"What a terrifying guy!"

He always manages to pinpoint his weaknesses and offer solutions that he can't refuse.

Pakura began, "One last question."

"Explain."

Kyohiko stopped and turned to look at her.

Pakura asked, "Did you already know that Madara was still alive? Is that why you kept me alive, or do you have other motives?"

"I found some things in the past that puzzled and alarmed me, so I wanted to establish an absolutely neutral organization to deal with foreign enemies, but unfortunately, absolute neutrality is impossible."

Kyohiko answered.

Pakura seemed to be thinking for a moment, then said, "You discovered Madara's whereabouts before?"

"How is that possible! I've discovered that long ago, the Shinobi World didn't have the concept of Chakra. We used something called Natural Energy, and everyone's systems were created based on Natural Energy."

Kyohiko answered.

"The Sage of Six Paths created Ninjutsu and Ninjushu, which is why Chakra exists. He shared Ninjutsu with everyone to use."

Pakura continued.

Kyohiko nodded. "What about the Nine Tailed Beasts?"

"Tailed Beast?"

Pakura paused, puzzled, "What's wrong with them?"

"As mere creations of Chakra, did they appear out of thin air? If they were created by someone, then the only person who could have created them was the Sage of Six Paths. What was his purpose in creating them?"

Kyohiko asked several questions in succession.

Pakura fell silent.

she...

I never thought of that.

but.

When the other person brought up this issue, she also had doubts.

The previous era belonged to the Samurai, but there were indeed many special techniques passed down, and similar things are recorded in some studies in Sunagakure.

pity.

They have now been lost.

If what the other party said is true, the Tailed Beast may also have been created by the Sage of Six Paths.

What is the one who created the Tailed Beast for?

At this moment, Pakura also realized that the Sage of Six Paths in the Shinobi World did not seem to be as perfect as the rumors suggested.

Kyohiko sighed regretfully, "You see, you never consider these issues, but in reality, while they can't make us stronger, they can help us discover some contradictions in history."

"Perhaps the history we know is not true?"

"There may be errors, embellishments, or things we don't know. We need to explore and uncover the specifics."

Kyohiko said.

Then, he turned around and said, "The organization I want to establish is to explore the origins and mysteries of ninjas and Chakra; it might be related to Madara's ultimate goal!"

"Exploring the origins and mysteries of ninjas and Chakra..."

Pakura's eyes didn't blink.

Although the boy in front of me was exceptionally talented, with intelligence and physical abilities far surpassing his peers, his youthful appearance was still evident.

but.

Their way of thinking, ideals, and pursuits all surpassed those of these much older women.

even.

In that brief moment, the word that came to her mind was "great".

This guy...

He has a very great ambition!

Even though the other side is more on Konoha's side, that's undeniable.

Who would betray their own village?

This only made her more convinced that Kyohiko was telling the truth.

She pursed her lips.

"If that's the case, I hope that the results of our research can be shared with Sunagakure."

"Of course, because I have a feeling that the truth about the Shinobi World may not be as wonderful as we imagine. What role the Sage of Six Paths plays in it is still unknown."

Kyohiko nodded.

He then added, "If you're really interested in joining, I have a direction."

"Which direction?"

"Tailed Beast."

Kyohiko said, "Regardless of how the Tailed Beast were born, they have indeed lived for a very long time and certainly know more than we do."

"Easier said than done..."

Pakura shook his head.

If the Tailed Beast could communicate, they wouldn't have been sealed away for so long.

"Tailed Beast can be communicated with; the Kumogakure may have already succeeded."

Kyohiko has once again provided information for free.

Pakura licked her lips. "Aren't you afraid I'll tell Sunagakure?"

"Perhaps, this is exactly what I need you to do."

Kyohiko said, "Since you've agreed to participate, I have something to say upfront: if you dare to do anything against neutrality, I will retaliate against your Sunagakure!"

His gaze was cold. "You understand, I can do it."

"Yes..."

Pakura lowered her head.

As an enemy, she knew the boy in front of her very well.

He possesses the same desire for peace Hashirama Senju, but also the same mindset and ruthlessness as Senju Tobirama.

The other person is definitely not a gentle person.

The price of betrayal is far more terrifying than the death of the Third Kazekage.

Moreover...

Madara Uchiha...

Pakura bit her lip and said, "As long as you don't use me against Sunagakure, I will absolutely not violate the principle of neutrality. Otherwise, I may not necessarily kill Konoha ninjas, but I can reveal some secrets."

"You'll be able to leave in a little while."

Konoha, Ai walked out of the room, feeling as if it were all a dream.

It's out.

He has spent the past few days in prison, in darkness and without sunlight.

result.

Strangely enough, when he woke up this time, he found himself in a normal room.

"Congratulations, Senior Ai. Your father will be here to pick you up soon, and he has paid a substantial ransom. So you are now a guest of Konoha. I apologize for my previous treatment of you."

The sound came from outside.

Ai lifted the curtains and saw a boy standing outside the window with a bright smile on his face. The boy even gave a slight apology.

but.

Clearly, Kyohiko's apology was not sincere.

As Ai himself understood, their apology wasn't very sincere.

If there is another opportunity to make Kumogakure stronger, they will still try and do it without hesitation.

Ai glanced at the calendar.

Today is...

"I've been locked up for so long?!"

He was in a daze for a moment.

Kyohiko nodded. "A few days isn't actually that long. By the way, my house is right next to yours, so I hope you won't do anything that would upset everyone."

"..."

Ai turned her head and saw a rather beautiful house surrounded by greenery.

In addition, vines seemed to be climbing all around his room.

He nodded silently.

Is there even a need to consider it?

For Kyohiko, who possesses the Wood Release, in such a lush, green place, his every move would be under the watchful eyes of his opponent.

The fact that the other person appeared immediately after I woke up proves this.

So, it's like being moved from one prison to another, a more spacious, mobile cell...

It's better than nothing at all.

Ai wasn't afraid of hardship or injury, but given a better environment, he wouldn't deliberately torture himself. He immediately asked the guest to leave and took a bath.

After taking a shower, I opened the window and looked out.

He saw a corner of Konoha.

It's very bustling!

Compared to Kumogakure, Konoha is surrounded by forests, plains, and rivers.

These are land resources that nurture wealth, and they are also scarce in their Kumogakure, while the Stone Faces in the distance...

"The Four Hokage."

They are all remarkable people!

Ai's gaze fell on what was behind Tsunade.

Moreover, in the future, there will inevitably be another Stone Faces of a person added.

Kyohiko Yoshimine.

"What a terrifying village!"

He sighed inwardly.

Then, a thought struck Ai, and she said, "Kyohiko, may I visit your school? Our cooperation shouldn't have broken down yet, right?"