Ninja Cat Intel

Land of Hot Water

Yugakure

As dusk fell and night descended, Naraku and Tsunade, having soaked in the hot springs for several hours, felt completely relaxed. They put on their bathrobes and, guided by a servant, went to the rest room of the hot spring resort.

The lounge is simple, with a small coffee table, two kneeling cushions next to it, and some tatami mats with bedding on them.

"Here's a tip. Have someone prepare some good wine and food and send it over."

Naraku took out a few banknotes, handed them to the servant, and whispered his instructions.

"Yes, sir!"

The servant received a large cash tip and left with a broad smile.

"Ah, it's been a long time since I've had such a relaxing and enjoyable trip."

Back in her room, Tsunade was quite lively. She sat on a cushion, picked up the teapot and teacups from the coffee table, poured herself a cup, and gulped it down.

"As expected of the renowned Yugakure in the Shinobi World, the hot spring water here feels much more comfortable than that in Konoha."

Naraku on the cushion opposite Tsunade, took the water cup Tsunade handed him, and drank it all in one gulp.

After soaking in the hot spring for a long time, their body temperature became too high, and both of them were thirsty.

"The hot spring water is indeed unique; it would be even more pleasant to have a couple of drinks now."

Tsunade refilled Naraku's water glass. Although she was usually carefree, as a wife, she still tried to improve her virtuous qualities.

"The servants are already on their way. We'll have a couple of drinks tonight, then travel around before returning to Konoha. With Minato Ryota, and Shikaku around, there shouldn't be any problems."

Naraku, being a very lazy person, had spent years painstakingly resolving the Uchiha's reputation and the Senju Group of Four's issues. Now, with his mind relaxed, everything slowed down.

"It seems you've had a tough time in Konoha, my husband."

Tsunade sensed a change in Naraku that was hard to pinpoint. She felt that as the Hokage, Naraku had to maintain a certain image in Konoha and had too many responsibilities, so this trip to rest and travel seemed like a very good way to relax.

"I almost forgot the important matter; today is intelligence exchange day."

Naraku gently patted his temples, remembering his work for the day. He immediately formed hand Hand Seals and slammed them onto the floor of the room, black runes spreading from Naraku palms.

"Summoning Technique!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A plume of white smoke rose into the room.

"Meow"

"Meow"

Three Ninja Cat appeared in the arena, one of which was a black cat that looked like a fox and was wearing a red short-sleeved shirt.

A white cat, wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt, a black eyepatch over its right eye, and a short knife at its waist.

An orange cat, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt.

"Naraku, it's ball time tonight!"

Hachiro the Ninja Cat was somewhat helpless. He was enjoying a dance with a beautiful little female cat at the Ninja Cat Castle when he was summoned here by a spirit medium.

"Dalang, Hachiro, Kuro, hahaha, it seems I've disturbed your fun. Have your respective contacts sent any intelligence?"

Naraku smiled somewhat awkwardly and got straight to the point.

"Hey, this is information from Orochimaru, Naraku. Could you send another cat to contact that Orochimaru? Orochimaru, hmm, he's really quite scary."

The orange-haired Ninja Cat, Taro, pulled a scroll from his pocket and threw it directly at Naraku.

"That's precisely why I sent you, Dalang. Who else could shoulder this heavy responsibility but you?"

Naraku easily caught the information scroll and smiled reassuringly.

"Well, that's true."

The Ninja Cat, Taro, pondered for a moment, then stroked his chin in a human-like manner and nodded. A glint of wisdom flashed in Taro's eyes as he lazily said:

"The intelligence has been delivered. I'm leaving."

Bang!

Without waiting for Naraku's reply, he dispelled the Summoning Technique and returned to the Ninja Cat Castle.

"Nothing major has happened in Yuho City. Since that lord hasn't sent any message, I'll be going now!"

Ninja Cat Hachiro waved his hand, briefly described the situation of Yuho City and Hiruko, and then with a bang, dispelled the Summoning Technique and left.

"This is information delivered by Hayata. Hmm, nothing urgent. I'm off."

The white cat Kuro pulled a scroll from his robes, tossed it to Naraku, gave a brief verbal explanation, and then vanished in a puff of smoke.

"Orochimaru? Orochimaru researches forbidden techniques and conducts human experiments on his own comrades. He's a notorious S-rank missing-nin of Konoha. How could he have a direct connection to you?"

Tsunade watched this scene quietly from the side, and only after all the Ninja Cat had left did she ask in a low voice.

"Orochimaru's crimes are undeniable, and his status as an S-rank missing-nin is indisputable. However, he is, after all, a ninja who came from Konoha, and his talents are like a treasure."

After careful consideration, I secretly maintained contact with Orochimaru, placed his information in the Anbu Orochimaru, and made him an Orochimaru Anbu Ninja to gather intelligence on various countries for Konoha."

Naraku answered Tsunade's words softly, while simultaneously opening the information scroll sent by Orochimaru.

"I see. Orochimaru, he's obsessed with Ninjutsu and will do anything for Ninjutsu. He's gone astray. If he can turn over a new leaf, it would be a good thing for Konoha."

Tsunade felt somewhat relieved to hear that Orochimaru and her husband, the Hokage, had such a relationship.

The Sannin had a very good relationship, but they all grew up and became powerful. All three were ninjas who could establish their own sects, and each had their own pursuits.

"It would be good if Orochimaru could repent and return to Konoha, but his crimes are unforgivable and he still needs to accept the punishment he deserves, unless he can perform a great service."

Tsunade agreed with Naraku's words, but a ninja who has committed such a crime cannot simply return to his former life after repenting; he must also consider whether the Konoha will accept him.

"Um?"

Naraku reviewed Orochimaru's information; the information was extensive and contained some important details.

The gist of the story is that he infiltrated Amegakure) with the intention of eliminating the Akatsuki Konoha. He then fought against the organization's leader but was defeated and forced to retreat.

It also provided information on many of Akatsuki 'Pain Ninjutsu techniques.

Naraku had a clear impression of Pain's Ninjutsu; Naraku was deeply impressed by this leader who wanted world peace.

However, there were points of Naraku in the information Orochimaru provided regarding Pain's Ninjutsu.

"The Six Paths of Pain are puppets? The true form is a red-haired youth, and this red-haired youth can wield all the abilities of the Six Paths of Pain, but is even more agile and powerful?"

Naraku looked at the intelligence report and fell into deep thought.

Naraku was well aware of Six Paths of Pain's abilities, and Naraku also knew that Pain's true form was the red-haired youth Nagato. It was also true that Nagato could use all of Six Paths of Pain's abilities.

However, Naraku was puzzled by Nagato's increased agility and power. "Nagato, isn't he in a wheelchair? How can he be agile?"