Two People Who Don't Trust Each Other

As an ally of Hidden Leaf Village, Sunagakure has been clearly declining in recent years, a trend that even the Fourth Kazekage's Gold Dust Technique couldn't stop.

As allies, Hidden Leaf Village implemented a new alliance with Iwagakure and Kirigakure during the Fourth Hokage's era, while it implemented an old alliance with Sunagakure during the Third Hokage's era.

Although Sand Village proposed a change of contract, Hidden Leaf Village declined, citing respect for the decisions of the previous Hokage.

Compared to the New Testament, the Old Testament used the pretext of an alliance to suppress and weaken its forces in a more direct way.

The most fundamental blow comes from the fact that the Land of Wind's mission share is still one-third occupied by Hidden Leaf Village.

Since Hidden Leaf Village 'Leaf Village 56th year, Uchiha Shingen has become less active in external missions, and after Leaf Village's 57th year, he has even stopped appearing on Leaf Village's diplomatic stage. Nowadays, the more famous mission harvesters in Leaf Village are Hatake Kakashi, Might Guy, and Uchiha Itachi.

But in Uchiha Obito's eyes, Uchiha Shingen was now even more cunning.

As the name of the White Ghost of Leaf Village was gradually forgotten by the ninjas on the front lines of missions, the Akatsuki ninjas, who were engaged in missions that were not visible to the public, encountered Uchiha Shingen on several occasions.

It seems that Uchiha Shingen is also searching for the whereabouts of the Tailed Beasts.

The Kumogakure nearly lost the Eight-Tails again, but even so, Uchiha Shingen intercepted a portion of its Chakra.

Uchiha Obito didn't know what Uchiha Shingen was planning, but he was certain that what Shingen was doing was definitely detrimental to the Eye of the Moon Plan.

However, Uchiha Shingen's actions in recent years have indeed become more moderate.

But in Uchiha Obito's eyes, this was a case of concealing a knife in one's heart, appearing blunt to others, and using its sharpness to harm oneself.

Others might not know how stubborn Uchiha Shingen was, but Uchiha Obito grew up with him like brotherhood, knew all too well.

Having a family does indeed create a weakness for Uchiha Shingen, but this will only make him more aggressive in other ways.

Therefore, Uchiha Obito also been very cautious over the years.

We mustn't let Uchiha Shingen know he's in Kumogakure.

He didn't intend to target Uchiha Shingen's child. A year ago, when the Eight-Tails was captured again by the Kumogakure, Uchiha Shingen suddenly appeared, but the power he displayed was truly frightening.

If it weren't for some special circumstances, none of the Cloud Ninja were present at the time would have made it back.

Fortunately, Uchiha Obito was still a Chunin at the time, and was informed to run away and call for help from the beginning; otherwise, he might have been exposed.

From afar, he only saw a Susanoo rise from the ground, using Wind Release to sever one of the Eight-Tails' hands, and incidentally cut off half of a distant mountain.

That was a fully formed Susanoo.

Uchiha Obito had to admit that, with only one Mangekyō Sharingan, he was indeed no match for Uchiha Shingen.

While he was certainly making progress, Uchiha Shingen was not standing still either.

Kamui can protect him from worry, but that's the limit.

Unless he gets his other eye back.

But after much deliberation, as he had done many times before, he avoided this option.

To avoid the power of Uchiha Shingen, Black Zetsu's new base was officially established in the Land of Iron.

It's a very remote place, perfect for hiding.

The only thing that comforted Uchiha Obito over the years was that that idiot Black Zetsu finally realized one fact— Uchiha Shingen wasn't one of his own.

But strangely enough, even so, Black Zetsu didn't have any objections to Uchiha Shingen himself, he just felt it was a pity.

Uchiha Madara's will is truly idiotic! No wonder he was defeated by the First Hokage!

On this day, Uchiha Obito accepted a document escort mission and once again slipped out of the village.

The document was issued by the agent Raikage and was to be delivered to Sunagakure.

It's called a task, but it's really just an exam.

This kind of test was no challenge for Uchiha Obito at all.

The "defense line" jointly constructed by Iwagakure and Leaf Village is gradually weakening. Even without Kamui, with his current abilities, infiltrating would be a piece of cake.

However, Uchiha Obito so easily, because it was too convenient for him, as he happened to be going to the Land of Rain.

Moreover, he wanted to return to the village later; those female ninjas from Kumogakure were really annoying.

Tenten they ask if I've eaten and if I've rested well.

What does it matter to them whether he eats or not? That's ridiculous.

The Kumogakure loves to engage in this hypocritical "you're nice to me, I'm nice to you, everyone's nice to me" routine.

Why not just admit he accepts the fists? Then he can go to the Raikage Building and fight in the ring tomorrow.

How dare you call Leaf Village sissies? They're all the same, it's disgusting.

Uchiha Obito first infiltrated the Land of Rice Fields.

This country now has a Sound Village, founded by Orochimaru. Because of this relationship, Sound Village and Rain Village are also allies on the surface.

Upon entering the Land of Rice Fields, Uchiha Obito changed into a black robe with red clouds, put on a mask, and openly infiltrated the Land of Waterfalls of Waterfalls through the Sound Village's channels, before finally entering the Land of Grass.

Before leaving the country, he visited the Kannabi Bridge.

Even though there is no trace of the war left here, Uchiha Obito still visits whenever he passes through the Land of Grass.

His life changed here.

A day later, he entered the Land of Rain and appeared in Amegakure with his Kamui.

Chapter Twelve: Two People Who Distrust Each Other

The rain in the Land of Rain may never stop.

Uchiha Obito disliked the Land of Rain.

He doesn't like rainy days.

This always reminded him of the day Lin died.

That day, blood flowed like water, a great deal of it.

He distorted space with his Kamui and appeared in Amegakure, which perfectly concealed the clothes he was wearing.

In the pouring rain, even a ninja could easily lose sight of things.

This rain contains Nagato's Chakra.

Nagato.

In this era, there are very few people who can rival Uchiha Shingen in strength; Nagato is probably the only one who is slightly better than him.

After all, it's Madara's Rinnegan, which is a superior version of the Sharingan.

Uchiha Obito looked at the tallest tower-like building in Amegakure.

Although they have become the masters of Amegakure, Akatsuki still acts independently. When dealing with external matters, they are not a single entity from Rain Village. Within the Land of Rain, Amegakure and Akatsuki remain independent organizations that are not subordinate to each other, but rather have a cooperative relationship.

In reality, the ninjas of Amegakure now take pride in acting in the name of Akatsuki, but Nagato rarely opens up Akatsuki's ranks.

[Still so kind, Nagato...]

Uchiha Obito walked towards the tower.

Kindness cannot save people, nor can it fulfill dreams.

Achieving your dreams depends on your abilities.

Uchiha Shingen's strength lay not only in himself, but also in the fact that his allies were the Hokage, Mizukage, and Tsuchikage.

Even those who are increasingly dissatisfied with Hidden Leaf Village do not oppose the mechanisms implemented by Uchiha Shingen.

They were unhappy with the Hokage.

They treated Uchiha Shingen as an honored guest, eager to share drinks and laughter with him.

Uchiha Shingen is the most popular Uchiha Clan in the history of the Uchiha Clan, with fans all over the Ninja World.

Uchiha Obito's enemy was everyone, and even Uchiha Madara couldn't be completely trusted.

As Uchiha Obito approached the tower, he suddenly raised his head, and the dark eye in his single eye transformed into the Sharingan.

He saw Nagato standing on the High Plateau.

He sneered inwardly and then unleashed his Kamui, vanishing from his spot.

Looking down on him, Nagato is not qualified.

On the High Plateau, the distorted space stirred up rain, Uchiha Obito appeared before Nagato amidst Uzumaki Clan of water.

"Tobi, what are you doing here?"

Nagato's question wasn't very polite.

Being able to cooperate with the person in front of you does not mean you can trust them.

Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have been expelled and warned by Yahiko back then.

"Nagato, do you really think you're a god?" Uchiha Obito said. "Your subordinates are nothing but stray dogs following the powerful. As for this insignificant Rain Village, I can wipe it out with a flick of my hand. The flattery of the weak makes you so arrogant."

"Whether I've lost my way or not is another matter, but the tone of your voice is becoming more and more like that of Cloud Ninja," Nagato retorted. "Did those female ninjas of Kumogakure make you call yourself the Raikage?"

Anyone can spew insults.

Big brother, please don't laugh at second brother, okay?

What I'm saying is just flattery; is what you're doing really flattery?

Serving? You'll encounter no fewer than ten female ninjas who want to sleep with you even if you just go out to get some food.

At least I work diligently, while you're probably partying every night?

After exchanging barbs, the two fell into a brief silence.

The same thought simultaneously popped into their minds.

I'm clearly a high-class mastermind behind the scenes, so why do I feel like a comedic character when I see this other person?

"Let's talk about something else..." Uchiha Obito broke the silence.

"You say it," Nagato said sternly.

"You didn't rashly start collecting the Tailed Beasts, did you?"

"What? The future Lord Raikage won't allow it?"

"Leaf Village's relationship with its allies is starting to change. There aren't many problems with Hidden Mist Village, but the relationship with Iwagakure isn't as good, not to mention Sand Village."

Uchiha Obito not to hear the other person's sarcastic remarks and continued to talk about the information he had obtained from Kumogakure.

"Starting to collect the Tailed Beasts too early might cause their alliance to stabilize again, which would be detrimental to us."

"The Akatsuki is still short-handed, so I don't plan to launch an attack right now." Nagato said displeasedly, "But the Akatsuki doesn't need your approval to do things. As long as we collect the Tailed Beasts as quickly as possible, the strength of the ninja villages will be no threat."

"Arrogant, Nagato," Uchiha Obito said dismissively. "What good are capturing a few Tailed Beasts if you don't force the Five Great Shinobi Villages to engage in another period of attrition? Akatsuki's power is still insufficient to contend with Hidden Leaf Village. Iwagakure and Hidden Mist Village remain Leaf Village's united forces. At that point, Cloud Village will have no choice but to side with Leaf Village."

"I will take care of their experts then."

"You can't handle it." Uchiha Obito sneered. "There are still too many Five Kage- level ninjas. To eliminate them, we'll have to rely on them themselves."

Poor guy, at least Jinchūriki is a vessel for Tailed Beasts.

You are merely a vessel for Uchiha Madara's eyes.

Completely unaware of this, you look down on the other containers from a high place; how pathetic.

What do you want to do?

"It's not very convenient for me to be in Kumogakure right now, so we'll have to rely on Akatsuki for this. I'll help you make the connections."

Nagato nodded, saying nothing more.

His willingness to cooperate with Uchiha Obito was mainly due to his interest in Obito's resources.

The Akatsuki currently lacks sufficient high-end combat power to support the Tailed Beasts collection operation.

The power of the Tailed Beasts is effective against organizations, but it is ineffective against the Five Kage.

Without reducing the number of these Five Kage- level beings, there's no point in collecting the Tailed Beasts.

Therefore, Nagato needs more resources and more skilled individuals to stand by his side.

Including the one right in front of us.

As for whether or not to eliminate it in the future, that's a matter for later.