Zensui Sends a Message

Konoha

Hokage Building

In the Hokage Office, a stray cat carrying a scroll leaped into the office through the window.

Naraku reached out and took the scroll from the wildcat's mouth, then opened it to read it.

"Have we been discovered?"

After carefully reading the Naraku Uchiha Zensui Uchiha Zensui's situation.

Uchiha Zensui caused a series of major disturbances in the Land of Water. In the first few years, this led Kirigakure to turn its sword inward, persecuting ninja clans and greatly weakening its strength.

However, Uchiha Zensui were ultimately too ambitious and his intentions too obvious, arousing suspicion and resistance from Kirigakure. In particular, the Fourth Mizukage's targeting of the Hozuki Clan intensified the suspicion and resistance.

The Hozuki Clan, after all, was a ninja clan that had produced Mizukage. The Second Mizukage had been informing Kirigakure for quite some time and had made significant contributions. Eventually, Kirigakure realized something was amiss with the actions taken against the Hozuki Clan, and the Mizukage's orders began to have less effect in Kirigakure.

Sensing that he might have been exposed, Uchiha Zensui's orders became increasingly violent, with the Mizukage repeatedly mobilizing Anbu to suppress disobedient Kirigakure Ninja.

Meanwhile, sensing an impending storm brewing in the oppressive atmosphere of Kirigakure, Uchiha Zensui sent a message to Naraku asking for advice on his next move: whether to return to Konoha or remain hidden in Kirigakure.

Naraku read the scroll containing the information sent by Zensui word by word. After pondering for a while, he closed the scroll, picked up a blank scroll from his desk, spread it out, then picked up a brush, dipped it in ink, and began to write:

"Try to manipulate the Six-Tails of Kirigakure, or launch a major purge to cripple Kirigakure."

If that is not possible, then seek help from the Eastern Defense Line base of Konoha to preserve yourself and return to Konoha.

After finishing writing, Naraku formed five hand seals, placed his large hand on the desk, and performed Summoning Technique.

Bang!

A puff of white smoke rose from the desk, and a cat dressed in green and resembling a fox appeared in the smoke. Ninja Cat Shichiro scratched his neck with his hind legs.

"Shichiro, deliver this letter to Uchiha Zensui as soon as possible."

Naraku closed the written instruction letter and handed it to Ninja Cat Shichiro.

"Yes, Naraku!"

Ninja Cat Shichiro took the letter, hid it in his clothes, winked at Naraku, and then vanished in a puff of smoke.

The Ninja Cat Clan played a vital role in intelligence gathering and communication for the Uchiha. Within the Uchiha Clan, Ninja Cat were not merely summoning Summoning Beast, but more importantly, allies and partners.

Bang! Bang!

A knock sounded on the door, Naraku up and said in a deep voice:

"Please come in!"

The Hokage's assistants Kurama Ryota and Nara Shikaku, arrived together and pushed open the door.

"Fourth generation!" x2

"Please have a seat, both of you. You must be tired from my absence for the past two weeks."

Naraku looked at his two assistants with a gentle expression.

During his absence from the Land of Lightning, Konoha affairs were almost entirely handled and coordinated by these two assistants.

The Shinobi World had been at peace for a long time, with no major or unexpected events. With two Hokage assistants helping to govern, Naraku could confidently withdraw to conduct diplomatic visits and other such matters.

"It is our duty to share the Hokage's workload."

"It is indeed quite troublesome, but no matter how troublesome it is, I can only do my best. Sigh."

Kurama Ryota gave a very standard answer, while Nara Shikaku looked like he was finding it troublesome.

Naraku, unfazed by Nara Shikaku's nonchalant attitude, spoke with a serious and deep voice:

"Gentlemen, even more trouble awaits you. I've received intelligence that unrest is about to break out in Hidden Mist."

"Ha?"

"The land of blood mist?"

The two were somewhat surprised by what they heard, and their previously nonchalant attitude became slightly more serious.

"That's right, it's the land of blood mist. The one who sent back this information is a top-secret Konoha spy burdened with a stigma. As for the spy's identity, you two will find out when he needs Konoha's support."

"With the joint Chunin Ninja Exams of Hidden Sand and Konoha approaching, I'm preparing to visit Sunagakure. This Hidden Mist in Kirigakure will require your careful management."

Naraku the desk, handing the matter over to the two of them.

"No matter how chaotic things get in the Hidden Mist, as long as the Eastern Defense Line remains solid, there's nothing to worry about."

The only thing that requires effort, I think, is to meet up with and protect that spy lurking in the Hidden Mist Village, right?

Nara Shikaku lived up to his reputation as a strategist, and the Nara Clan lived up to its reputation as a family of high intelligence; they immediately analyzed the essence of the matter.

"Fourth Sunagakure. Shikaku and I will handle these matters properly."

As the head of the Kurama Ryota clan who was among the first to side with Uchiha Nara, the Kurama Clan has experienced rapid growth in recent years, showing no signs of decline as depicted in the original story. It is basically the most prestigious clan outside of a few other clans such as the Uchiha, Hyuga Clan, and Sarutobi.

"Hehe, if you guys are so confident, then I'm relieved."

This rendezvous mission will also require the assistance of Namikaze Minato the Department of Defense and Hatake Sakumo the Anbu. The Konoha Security Department, Eastern Stronghold, is also responsible for many tasks and may need the assistance of Uchiha Fugaku from the Security Department.

If Hidden Mist and affect the eastern part of the Land of Fire, many problems would arise.

Hmm... Alright then, I'll have Namikaze Minato coordinate everything later! With you two as strategists providing guidance and Namikaze Minato handling the overall coordination, there shouldn't be any problems."

Naraku summoned Kurama Ryota and Nara Shikaku earlier in preparation for abandoning his mission and heading to Sunagakure.

However, at this critical juncture, Naraku received a message from Uchiha Zensui's Ninja Cat, forcing him to make arrangements for Uchiha Zensui route.

Uchiha Zensui's small team, or rather, Uchiha Zensui acting alone in the Land of Water, would face an attack from the entire village if exposed. Even with his great strength and unpredictable Dōjutsu, Uchiha Zensui would eventually run out of Chakra.

Kirigakure, the Kirigakure in the Land of Water, is one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, possessing numerous secret techniques and various methods. Although Uchiha Zensui sent this letter inquiring about the next steps, he likely harbored thoughts of retreat.

Uchiha Zensui's journey to the Land of Water was highly meritorious, Naraku cannot abandon him. If he is truly besieged by Hidden Mist, Naraku will have to summon ninja forces to come and rescue him.

As for the question of Uchiha Zensui's identity, Naraku can find a way to explain it to a few people, including Namikaze Minato. As long as some of Uchiha Zensui's missions are revealed, he will win the respect of the Konoha Ninja.

"If it's Namikaze Minato who's involved, then there's absolutely no chance of failure."

When the two Hokage's assistants heard that Konoha's second-in-command, Namikaze Minato, had stepped in to handle the situation, they were both disappointed and relieved that they had missed the opportunity to help the unsung hero.

"You two have made great contributions; how could Konoha possibly do without you?"

If Hidden Mist becomes unrest while I'm away, relay my order to Namikaze Minato to lead the Eastern Defense Line ninja forces to provide support.

Naraku waved his hand somewhat embarrassedly.

The original purpose of summoning these two was to have them take charge of Hokage affairs, while he himself would go to watch the third ninja duel of the joint Chunin Ninja Exams between Hidden Sand Konoha, and also to take a look at the dragon Dragon Vein of the Land of Wind.

Uchiha Zensui's letter disrupted the original arrangements. However, Konoha is currently brimming with talent, and as long as Naraku willing to relinquish power, it will not affect Naraku's plan to visit the joint Chunin Ninja Exams between Hidden Sand and Konoha.