Yamanaka Arashi's Counterattack

"Oh, is that so? I was just being presumptuous. But congratulations anyway." It seems the Fifth Mizukage really is pregnant, though pregnancy at this time is hardly a good thing.

"Mizukage, are you sure you don't need to have someone check on you? This Lady Tsunade is a renowned medical-nin in the Ninja World. Since she said so, it means your health is indeed..." Chojuro kindly advised Terumi Mei he watched Tsunade leave.

"No need. I know my own body. The reason I often feel sleepy is mainly because I've been researching a forbidden technique recently. This Fifth Hokage doesn't know the reason and just thinks there's something wrong with my body."

Hmm~ My forbidden human experimentation technique called "Artificial Human" has made quite good progress. In a few months, I will be able to perfectly replicate the Kekkei Genkai of the Uchiha Clan, the number one clan in the Ninja World, using this artificial human technology.

"Is that so? So it's because of the forbidden technique. Even with that level of power, Lord Mei still hasn't let his guard down. Lord Mei truly deserves to be called the strongest Mizukage in the history of Kirigakure..." No wonder the Mizukage is so strong; someone who is always striving for improvement, how could his strength be lacking?

"Alright, enough with the flattery. The trivial matters in the Land of Iron are finished. Pass the word down, pack up and return to the village immediately."

I must return to the village as soon as possible and hand over the administration to Chojuro. Isn't it hot? I probably can't hide my pregnancy for long. Right now, it's only because I'm strong that ordinary Chakra detectors can't figure out my true strength. Otherwise, I probably would have been exposed when I first got pregnant.

"Yes, Fifth Hokage!"

The Land of Fire, Konoha ~

"Damn it, Jiraiya is just going to give up like this! The Lord Third is his teacher! How can he, as a disciple, just sit idly by while something so obviously fishy goes on? Jiraiya, you're unworthy of being a disciple!"

In a secret room, the first Anbu leader Yamanaka Arashi, looked at the recent news and roared in disbelief.

"Lord Arashi, why don't you just let it go? The Third Hokage is dead after all, and the Fifth Hokage Lady Tsunade, Tsunade, is in power now. Even the Fifth Hokage didn't care about the Third Hokage's death, so why make trouble for yourself?" Fujiwara, one of the Third Hokage's staunch supporters, looked at his former superior and advised him helplessly.

"No, only the Third Hokage can lead Konoha to prosperity. Lady Tsunade is just a woman, how can she lead Konoha?" Damn it, after the death of Shinnosuke Sarutobi and the dismissal of Yuhi Shinku, I had become the most likely candidate for the position of Anbu captain. But because of the death of the Third Hokage and the rise of the Fifth Hokage, I, as a squad leader who was a loyal follower of the Third Hokage, have been inexplicably marginalized.

"But the Lord Third is already dead, so there's no point in us arguing about it." Anyone would be baffled by this situation, after all, the easily attainable position of head of the Anbu wouldn't just disappear like that.

"No, there's still a chance. I've already mastered that forbidden technique. As long as I revive the Lord Third, even if Lady Tsunade has become the Fifth Hokage, she'll have no choice but to obey the Third Hokage, who is one of the higher-ups. After all, he was her teacher." Hmph, if the Lord Third wants to regain control of Konoha, he'll definitely plant his own people in the Anbu. That will be my opportunity to rise to power. (Yamanaka Arashi's contact with the Impure World Reincarnation is briefly mentioned in Chapter 155.)

"That forbidden technique? You mean... Impure World Reincarnation?" Good heavens, I never expected Lord Lan to have such talent. (Spore White Zetsu: Great discovery, great discovery! I never thought Konoha had someone who had mastered the Impure World Reincarnation technique. I must inform Lord Black Zetsu immediately~~)

"Indeed, as a die-hard follower of the Third Hokage, I am qualified to peruse Orochimaru's forbidden techniques. Although the Impure World Reincarnation technique is difficult, I have still managed to learn it. Fujiwara, come with me out of the village tomorrow. I have the Third Hokage's body tissue, but the sacrifice for the Impure World Reincarnation... those things are hard to come by in the village." Just wait, Lady Tsunade, the Anbu leader will belong to me, Yamanaka Arashi, sooner or later.

"Yes, Lord Lan." If the Lord Third could be resurrected, perhaps I could take this opportunity to be promoted. After all, given the current situation in Konoha, the Lord Third doesn't have many capable people left. As one of those who resurrected him, I'd undoubtedly be given an important position, right?

The Land of Rain, Amegakure)

"Nagato, good news! There's Anbu in Yamanaka Arashi Konoha has also mastered the Impure World Reincarnation technique. If we can capture him, we can smoothly carry out our next plan." Black Zetsu rushed over to inform Nagato as soon as he received the information from White Zetsu.

"Hmm? Yamanaka Arashi? Who is this person? Konoha is the hometown of Uchiha Gen. It won't be easy for us to take him down."

Having suffered several setbacks, Nagato is no longer as arrogant as he was at the beginning. In today's Ninja World, there are many people stronger than him, and even he could fall into a dangerous place like Konoha.

"I've already had White Zetsu investigate thoroughly. Yamanaka Arashi was originally a loyal Anbu of the previous Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi. Now, he's not valued by the Fifth Hokage Tsunade, Tsunade, and has even been marginalized. We don't need to worry about attracting Uchiha Gen if we attack him." This is practically a godsend! I was already planning to find a way to steal the Scroll of Sealing, but Yamanaka Arashi suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Thank goodness for Mother's protection!

"Oh? Mu would actually abandon someone who has mastered forbidden techniques? This is a golden opportunity for Akatsuki. Immediately have White Zetsu keep a close eye on Yamanaka Arashi's movements. Black Zetsu, you and I will personally make a trip to Konoha. This operation must succeed, it cannot fail." We must be extremely vigilant this time, otherwise it wouldn't make sense for our leader to keep failing in his missions.

Starting a business right now is a crisis, and the Akatsuki team is difficult to lead. I need to produce some inspiring results.

"Understood. We'd better set off now. The intelligence from White Zetsu says that Yamanaka Arashi Uchiha Gen won't make a big fuss over Yamanaka Arashi Uchiha Gen, it's best to avoid causing trouble if we can avoid alarming him." Uchiha Gen, and that woman from Hidden Snow Village, let you be arrogant for a while. After Mother is resurrected, you guys who come and go in the Six Paths will just be a larger nursery.

"Hmm? Is that so? Then let's call Obito, and set off immediately." Uchiha Gen is quite capable; for the sake of our grand plan, we should try to avoid conflict with him.