Daimyo's Inspection

After reading through Mitokado Homura's letters, Naraku's eyes were thoughtful.

The Daimyo's inspection notice was actually a pretext to come to Konoha to escape the recent frequent and rampant activities of the Land of Fire's ruthless rogue missing-nin.

To put it nicely, it was a notification; to put it bluntly, it was an order. In recent years, the relatives of the Daimyo clan had suffered repeated accidents, with almost all of them killed or injured. Many of the retainers of the Daimyo Mansion also realized that something was wrong.

Even with the help of Konoha Ninja for protection, accidents still couldn't be avoided. The former Guardian Ninja Kazuma, was highly skilled in Ninjutsu, possessed considerable strength, and was far too ruthless and cunning.

The Konoha Ninja Village had been slow to arrest Kazuma, and the Daimyo Mansion's court dared not hold the Konoha too accountable. They could only use the pretext of an inspection tour to hide in the Konoha.

Moreover, Kazuma's rampant behavior and Konoha's incompetence are somewhat incomprehensible. Logically speaking, it shouldn't have been too difficult for the Konoha Ninja village to capture a ninja like Kazuma.

However, the reality is that after Kazuma launched his coup, he was active in the Land of Land of Fire for nearly five years, committing numerous acts of violence against Daimyo the Daimyo's clan, and the Konoha's mercenary Guardian Ninja were powerless to resist Kazuma's attacks.

There must be strategists in the Daimyo's Daimyo Mansion advising Daimyo. Whatever the reason for Kazuma's activities, it's impossible for the Daimyo to be attacked by Kazuma when Daimyo comes to Konoha.

Furthermore, if Daimyo dies in Konoha, it will be an indelible stain on the village 'Konoha reputation.

"Fourth Hokage, is that Kazuma really that difficult to deal with?"

Asuma and the Chiriku Jiraiya were originally among the Guardian Shinobi Twelve, so their Ninjutsu abilities should be roughly the same, right...?

Mitokado Homura stood in front of Naraku's desk. Seeing Naraku's thoughtful expression, he waited for a long time before finally asking a question.

Upon hearing Mitokado Homura's question, Naraku out of his daze and replied as if waking from a dream:

"Ah, Kazuma. I've fought him before. His Ninjutsu skills are extremely strong; he's one of the few formidable opponents I can remember."

Naraku's words elevated Kazuma's abilities several levels, implying that the ninjas of Konoha were not incompetent.

Since becoming Hokage, Naraku has rarely made a public appearance, and his current level of Ninjutsu prowess remains a mystery.

However, Naraku's strength was not without clues. Naraku former Guard Corps, Uchiha Zensui, was able to wreak havoc on Kirigakure by himself, and the Fourth Hokage was able to subdue Uchiha Zensui. Based on this, it is not difficult to deduce the strength of the Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Nara.

Mitokado Homura seemed somewhat skeptical of Naraku's assessment of Kazuma's strength, and said in a mature, soft voice:

"No matter what, we must capture Kazuma as soon as possible, otherwise it will have a very bad impact on Konoha's reputation."

"Yes, I understand. Kazuma is so rampant, repeatedly breaking through the protection of Konoha Ninja to assassinate clients. It's despicable and must not be forgiven!"

Naraku's words were cold and stern. He paused, narrowed his eyes slightly, and continued:

"In order to restore Konoha's reputation, I have decided to personally take action Kazuma!"

"Since His Daimyo is coming to Konoha for an inspection, then I trouble Lord En to make preparations to welcome Daimyo Highness."

"I see."

Mitokado Homura felt reassured upon Naraku was prepared to personally capture Kazuma. After receiving the reply, he gave a soft response and then turned to leave.

Naraku watched as the advisor elder Mitokado Homura left, bit his fingertip, formed five hand seals, and pressed them onto the desk.

Bang!

"Meow"

Ninja Cat Shichiro lay on the Hokage's desk, scratching his neck with his hind legs, making contented meowing sounds as he did so.

Naraku reached out and scratched Shichiro's itch, indulging in the pleasure of petting a cat. Seeing Shichiro's eyes narrow, he whispered:

"Shichiro, inform Obito to come and meet me."

"Clear."

Shichiro licked Naraku's right hand, dispelled the Summoning Technique, and left, leaving a wisp of white smoke on the table.

The Daimyo death of the Daimyo's clansman and the inadequate protection by the Konoha Ninja were undoubtedly secret schemes orchestrated by Naraku. Even with the help of renowned Konoha ninja, the client's death could not be prevented.

The assassination attempt by Uchiha Obito carried out by a master of Space-Time Ninjutsu. Uchiha Obito appeared and disappeared without a trace, like a ghost. No matter who fought against Obito, they were powerless and did not even know when their client would encounter an accident.

The numerous incidents finally alerted the imperial court and the Daimyo. Among the dead in each incident were members Daimyo the daimyo's royal family. The decline of the royal family caused panic among the imperial court and the Daimyo, who finally decided to seek refuge in Konoha.

If even the strongest Konoha Ninja village in the Shinobi World, Konoha, could be assassinated by a mysterious figure, then they could die with a clear conscience and rest in peace. After all, if Konoha Ninja couldn't even protect its tens of thousands of ninjas, then being attacked and killed by a mysterious figure was only a matter of time.

Call out!

A sudden gust of wind rippled through the Hokage Office 'Hokage Office, and a mysterious figure wearing a tiger-skin mask appeared. The mysterious figure extended his right hand and removed the tiger-skin mask from his face.

It was Uchiha Obito skin tone differed slightly on both sides of his face.

"Yondaime"

Obito, with a respectful expression, arrived at Naraku's summons immediately.

Naraku slightly and said in a deep voice, getting straight to the point:

"Obito, in three days the Daimyo will depart from the Daimyo Mansion to come to the village ostensibly for inspection, but in reality, to seek refuge."

The remaining members of the Daimyo's clan are now just the Daimyo himself and a few others. They must be wiped out as soon as possible to prevent the Daimyo from successfully reaching Konoha.

Otherwise, the death of Daimyo in Konoha would be an indelible stain on the Konoha's reputation.

Having ruled Konoha for many years, Uchiha Nara's resolve had hardened, and eliminating the troublesome daimyo was Daimyo principle he was determined to uphold.

"Hmm, the Daimyo's Daimyo Mansion isn't bad either. A dignified ruler like him doesn't stay in the Capital City but runs to Konoha to hide."

Don't worry, I won't let them successfully reach Konoha."

Obito responded dismissively. He had been carrying out this long-term mission for several years. Apart from occasional breaks to train with Nohara Rin and Kakashi in the village, he spent most of his time planning attacks with Kazuma.

"That Kazuma is practically useless now, do you want it?"

Obito pondered for a moment, then made a throat-slitting gesture and quietly reminded Naraku.

Obito's words made Naraku think deeply. Naraku somewhat admired this ninja who shared his ideals. His original plan was to protect Kazuma.

However, it seems unreasonable that no scapegoat was found to be responsible for the demise of Daimyo.

Kazuma's thoughts were very similar to Naraku's. Naraku hesitated about how to deal with Kazuma, remaining silent for a moment before softly saying:

"Kazuma, we can leave him alone for now. Let Kazuma bear the responsibility for assassinating the Daimyo. As for what to do with Kazuma in the end, I will make my own decisions."

"Lord Naraku, do not be so soft-hearted."

Obito, who aspires to become the Fifth Hokage, has the utmost respect for the Hokage, but at this Obito, he is using the respectful title he used for Naraku when he was a child.

"I see..."

Naraku's eyes gleamed, clearly deep in thought.