Nita Taro
Caught in the middle of a three-way battle, the Kusagakure trembled in fear. The Konoha, the Stone Shinobi, and the Cloud Shinobi were all wary of it and never took the small Grass Shinobi Village seriously.
And so, the ninjas of the Land of Grass from their own country's land, were fortunate enough to survive and give rise to the village's Jonin.
"Are Youcaowan, Watanabe Kenichi, and Nita Taro the actual controllers of the Land of Grass?"
"Yes..."
"Watanabe Kenichi the leader, Nita Taro is the leader's assistant..."
Uzumaki Kana had freshened up and looked much more normal. The fear in her eyes towards Kato Osamu seemed to have lessened, but she still didn't dare to look Kato Osamu in the eye.
Uzumaki Kana is a timid and submissive woman, and what happened yesterday was the craziest thing she has ever done.
"Understood..."
Kato Osamu nodded slightly. If Youcaowan was at that level, then the so-called leader of the Land of Grass was at most on par with an ordinary Jonin from one of the Five Great Villages.
Even though he had some subordinate Genin, their strength was negligible, which explains why the Three Great Shinobi Villages had no interest at all.
But perhaps it is precisely because they are so weak that they can barely survive in this chaotic world...
It's hard to say that major powers weren't involved, after all, containing the development of countries outside the Five Great Nations is a consensus...
"Soul Firefly Technique!"
Countless fluorescent lights slowly emanated from Kato Osamu's hands, quickly enveloping the entire Kusagakure. Sensing the transmitted information, Kato Osamu slowly rose, a hint of interest in his eyes.
At least the scenery in Kusagakure is quite nice.
"I'm going out for a bit. Pack your things and get ready to move..."
"Grown ups?"
"He doesn't seem very bright..."
He glanced at Uzumaki Kana briefly, ignoring her questioning look, and then Kato Osamu vanished in a flash.
In the center of Kusagakure stands several courtyards. Although they are not ornately decorated and even look somewhat dilapidated, they still occupy a large area and are grand and imposing. They stand out among the simple and humble buildings around them and can even be compared with the residences of some small clans in Konoha.
It's at least several times better than the Kato Clan's base...
It seems that even in its decline, it is still a violent institution of a small country, holding power in a small country. Even though it can only tremble and be slaughtered in war, it still has some foundation.
A glint of light flashed in his eyes. Thinking of the research he needed to conduct, Kato Osamu knew he would require a large amount of money.
Previously, relying on Orochimaru and Danzo's laboratories, he didn't need to prepare much himself. However, if he wanted to start from scratch later, he would need a huge amount of money to build his own laboratory.
In this light, the Land of Grass seems more suitable in his eyes.
Without thinking too much, Kato Osamu suddenly appeared in the courtyard.
"Who goes there!"
The courtyard was large, and there were quite a few guards. As soon as Kato Osamu landed, he was surrounded by several guards.
The boy in the black robe, his face mostly obscured by a hood, stood in the center of the courtyard. He slightly raised his head, revealing a faint smile on his lips.
He seemed to ignore the guards who had surrounded him.
"Damn it! How dare they trespass on the Kusagakure!"
The two Grass Shinobi ninja men, with a ruthless glint in their eyes and a hint of fear, reached for their weapon pouches at their waists, and Shuriken flew towards Kato Osamu's face.
"Snort..."
The sound, though not loud, sounded like a giant bell to the surrounding guards. The invisible sound waves seemed to stir up ripples in the air, and the Shuriken.
A blue light flashed in Kato Osamu's eyes, and before the guard could show the horror on his face, he collapsed to the ground.
The sounds of fighting drew more guards over, but their actions were hindered by the wary gazes of their companions. Sensing the terrifying killing intent emanating from the young man before them, fear flashed in their eyes, and they merely surrounded him, not daring to make the slightest move.
Kato Osamu's steps were neither fast nor slow. With each step forward, the guards involuntarily took three steps back. Looking at the expressions on their faces, some were fearful, some were doubtful, and some were eager to try. They couldn't help but chuckle.
Let's stop here...
"Not good!"
Some of the clever ones seemed to realize something and wanted to escape, but the moment the thought flashed through their minds, their consciousness was torn apart by pain, and darkness suddenly swallowed up the last light.
"Thump... thump... thump..."
One by one, the guards, none of whom were even Genin- level ninjas, fell down behind him like dominoes, without any visible wounds.
Kato Osamu's figure gradually disappeared, and the fallen bodies of the Grass Shinobi had already formed a continuous line behind him.
"Go to hell!"
The moment he entered the lobby, a sharp longsword leaped out from behind Kato Osamu. A middle-aged man in his thirties, hidden in the shadows, struck like a venomous snake, his anger palpable.
"Bang!"
The blade was aimed at something, but it Kunai, unable to penetrate even an inch.
Watanabe Kenichi's heart sank, and he jumped back. Only then did he look at Kato Osamu, whose eyes were filled with shock and anger, but also with an undisguised sense of apprehension.
Kato Osamu approached, and the bizarre scene of guards falling to the ground was something he had never heard of before. In his perception, all the guards had already lost their breath. This unknown tactic terrified him.
"Watanabe Kenichi, Nita Taro..."
"..."
Without looking at Watanabe Kenichi, Kato Osamu's eyes held a hint of mockery as he watched a figure slowly emerge from the shadows of the lobby.
"You..."
As he revealed himself, Nita Taro's eyes were filled with doubt, but he became even more cautious. However, when he looked at Kato Osamu, a look of surprise suddenly rose in his eyes.
Watanabe Kenichi assessed the situation, a sense of escape began to creep into his mind. His hands, behind his back, seemed to be silently forming hand seals, though he appeared oblivious to the incredulous look in his companion's eyes.
"I didn't expect that someone here would recognize me..."
Watanabe Kenichi's lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to say something. Kato Osamu glanced at Nita Taro, who was motionless, his eyes flashed, and his figure disappeared in an instant.
Damn it!
Sensing the murderous aura approaching him, Watanabe Kenichi back, but before he could make a move, a pair of eyes seemed to suddenly appear from the void.
A ghostly blue light, like a will-o'-the-wisp, appeared in his vision. With a flash of light, his body suddenly went limp, and he collapsed to the ground as if he had lost all support.
"Treasure! And beautiful women! I can give you anything you want!"
"Save me! Don't kill... me..."
With his neck stiff Watanabe Kenichi pain within his body that seemed to tear his soul apart; his eyes were already bloodshot.
He tried to mobilize the Chakra within his body, but it felt like molten lead was being poured over him, and his consciousness grew increasingly sluggish...
Do you consider yourself a smart person?
Kato Osamu lying on the ground, but her eyes were fixed on Watanabe Kenichi Nita Taro, who looked terrified but remained motionless as if resigned to his fate.
"When..., of course..."
Seemingly understanding the meaning behind Kato Osamu's words, a glimmer of light appeared in Nita Taro's eyes. He knelt down on the ground, his eyes filled with hope as he stared intently at Kato Osamu.
"I am willing to offer you my loyalty, Lord Kato!"
The moment Kato Osamu saw the terror in Osamu's eyes, Kato Osamu realized that this person recognized him and knew him to some extent, so he didn't need to waste any more words.
"Nita Taro! You deserve to die!"
Watanabe Kenichi, his expression tinged with resentment, held on to his last breath, staring intently at Nita Taro.
But to his disbelief, Nita Taro pulled out a Kunai and plunged it directly into his throat. Blood gushed out, and Watanabe Kenichi whimpered and convulsed before falling silent.
"Idiot!"
A complex emotion flashed across Nita Taro's eyes, but his resolve hardened once more. He knelt on the ground again, a sense of relief washing over him.
The most important thing a weak person should do is remember every strong person they cannot provoke. He, Nita Taro, had seen what Kato Osamu looked like.
"Very good. From today onwards, you will be the new leader of Kusagakure. I don't think I need to arrange anything else, do I?"
"Yes, sir!"
A sense of relief washed over him Nita Taro knew his life was temporarily safe. But then, as if struck by a thought, his eyes darted around, and he slowly spoke again.
"No one will know that Lord Kato was here today!"
Stealing a glance at Kato Osamu, and seeing that he didn't make a move and didn't seem to object, she breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he had guessed correctly.
But before he knew it, a faint blue Kakkō silently entered between his eyebrows.
"Everything in the Land of Grass will continue as usual. Just clean this place up; I don't want anyone disturbing me, do you understand...?"
"Yes, sir!"
The thoughts that came to Nita Taro Futata's mind prompted Kato Osamu to nod slightly. This person can be used for the time being.
With a light step, Kato Osamu's figure vanished from the spot, leaving only Nita Taro alive in the entire courtyard. He gently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his gaze complex as he looked at the haphazardly scattered human figures in the courtyard.
A gentle breeze brushed past his face, yet it sent a chill down his spine.
"So this is Kato Osamu Jonin a bounty of 100 million Konoha in the Underground Bounty Office...?"
"More terrifying than the rumors suggest..."