The underground karst cave in the western suburbs.
Following Kojima Sakae's directions, Uchiha Tekka and his group arrived at the nearby area. After spending half a day searching, they finally found the entrance.
Yao and Yoka stood guard outside, while Tekka and Naoto led Kojima Sakae into the cave.
After many twists and turns, we finally arrived at the underground hall.
In the hall, a man wearing a Yama mask sat on a chair, leaning on a long sword, seemingly waiting for their arrival.
"Welcome, my friends..."
"Spreading the false news of Shisui's death was just to lure the Uchiha here, wasn't it?"
"Before we formally discuss this issue, could you please release my men?"
Aoki Tsuki never expected that Kojima Sakae would survive under such circumstances; he was a lucky person.
Tekka and Naoto exchanged a glance. The latter released Kojima Sakae; having already found their way here, this guy was no longer of any use.
"Wait for me outside. I need to tell you something later."
"Hi, High Butler."
Only at this moment did Kojima Sakae become certain that he had survived; heaven knows what terrifying things he had gone through yesterday.
"Can we talk now?" Tekka urged.
"Of course, I called you here to discuss business."
'So there were conditions after all.'
Tekka became increasingly certain that this person definitely knew some clues, otherwise he wouldn't be so confident, as if he had them completely under his control.
"That depends on whether the clues you provide are of any value..."
"I guarantee that I am providing the most top-secret information. In fact, I have fought Shisui Uchiha more than once, and his Genjutsu caused me a great deal of trouble."
If I remember correctly, his eye technique is called the ' Mangekyō Sharingan '.
"Ah... you..."
Tekka and Naoto were shocked to hear this, as the Mangekyō Sharingan was a secret even within the Uchiha Clan.
Tap... tap... tap...
Tekka noticed that the other person's index finger was rhythmically tapping the hilt of the knife, and the ring on the finger was particularly eye-catching.
"Who are you? How do you know this information..."
Aoki Tsuki turned his hands behind his back to the two men and said, "Let me see the intelligence capabilities of the Uchiha."
The hall was dimly lit by the flickering campfire, but it was enough for the Sharingan.
I saw a black word "" on the ring, which was extremely clear against the green background.
"Qing?... Could it be...?"
As the most powerful clan in the Shinobi World, the Uchiha naturally have their own intelligence sources. Their main duty is to protect Konoha as Police Force, but that doesn't mean they don't go on missions.
On the contrary, the tasks they undertake are all high-difficulty and high-value-added tasks, and these clients are all drawn by the reputation of the Uchiha.
They will be directly transferred to the Uchiha through relevant channels.
Tekka matched the characteristics of all the well-known ninjas in the Shinobi World that he knew one by one, and found that only one met the criteria.
"You are Azure Dragon, from the Akatsuki, a notorious assassination group that has been circulating in the underworld for the past few years!"
"Yes, you guessed right. Please don't look at me like that. We're just doing this for money; it doesn't mean we're evil."
Whenever he introduces himself, people always look at him with the eyes of a terrorist, which is pure prejudice.
"The reason I know about Shisui Uchiha is because someone commissioned us to assassinate him, but the operation failed. He also tried to cause trouble for us, but that failed as well."
"Such a thing actually happened? Shisui has never mentioned it in the clan before..." Naoto said in confusion.
Tekka guessed, "It must be a task assigned to him by the village's higher-ups."
However, one thing is certain: the person in front of you is undoubtedly a terrorist, and he is the one who controls the Jashin Cult behind the scenes.
"Let's get straight to the details of the deal. We're not interested in what you know, and we don't want to get involved."
The Uchiha, who planned the coup, also believed themselves to be righteous and disdained to be associated with terrorist organizations.
This reaction from the other party was within Aoki Tsuki's expectations; one should not underestimate the Uchiha's steadfast adherence to their name.
"That's what I meant too. Let me state my conditions first. If you can accept them, we can continue negotiating. If not, then goodbye."
"Can."
"I need the contact information for the Ninja Cat Clan."
"What did you say?!"
"Impossible!... Don't even think about it."
Upon hearing this, Tekka and Naoto immediately jumped up in anger. If the person in front of them hadn't been the infamous assassin Azure Dragon, they would have attacked immediately.
The Ninja Cat Clan are the exclusive summoning beasts of the Uchiha, and long-term suppliers of weapons and intelligence.
How could the foundation of our clan be given to someone else?
"Don't get so agitated. It was my wording that was off. I've always heard that the Ninja Cat Clan's weapons are of high quality and low price. I'm looking to purchase weapons from them on a long-term basis."
Just tell me the location of the Kūku, and I'll handle the rest."
Seeing that the two still wouldn't budge, Aoki Tsuki continued, "Does the proud Uchiha Clan really have so little faith in their own comrades?"
"Hmph, you don't need to provoke me. If it's just about the location of Kūku, I can tell you. But for anything else, I'm afraid I can't help you."
Even within the Uchiha, not everyone is welcomed by the Ninja Cat Clan.
The Ninja Cat Clan lives underground, and without a cat to guide them, they are impossible to find.
However, Tekka would not voluntarily reveal this secret to the other party.
Aoki Tsuki nodded and said, "Alright, to show my sincerity, I'll share some key information first. But... you can just ask them directly."
Tekka asked the question that concerned him most, "How exactly did Shisui die? What do you know about him?"
"Without a doubt, no one could kill such a powerful man. It's just that the reasons for his suicide are rather complicated, and you should actually have some speculations about them."
"Is it just a lack of valid evidence?"
"Speak."
Tekka was absolutely certain that the other party truly knew something, and his words went straight to the point.
"Because he awakened the strongest Genjutsu."
"The strongest Genjutsu?!"
Tekka's eyes widened in disbelief. He turned to look at Naoto, who shook his head, clearly unaware of the information.
Not to mention the two of them, even the clan leader Fugaku was kept in the Shisui by Shisui. Shisui even planned to use Kotoamatsukami on Fugaku.
"What kind of technique is it?" Tekka pressed.
Aoki Tsuki countered, "Isn't it time to show some sincerity?"
At this point, Tekka had no more worries. He took out a piece of paper and a pen from his ninja tool bag, wrote down the detailed address, and tossed it over.
"Oh, so this is where it is."
He had suspected this place before, but he hadn't investigated it.
"You can talk now," Naoto urged from the side, gripping his Kunai tightly, ready to fight if his opponent broke the contract.
"Not long ago, Shisui and Gen's men ambushed us, using Genjutsu to remotely control one of our members, and in a sudden sneak attack, they almost killed me."
It took us a lot of effort to crack this technique; it was an ultimate Genjutsu that could silently invade an enemy's mind and alter their cognition.
"So that's how it is. With Shisui's mastery of Genjutsu, it's indeed possible for him to awaken this ability after activating the Mangekyō Sharingan."
As the strongest member of the Uchiha, it's not surprising that he has such a trump card.
What happened next is not hard to guess: Shisui revealed this ability, and the Root members reported it to Danzo.
Then comes the panic, the coveting of this ability, the desire to steal one's eyes, and ultimately, suicide.
"Hateful!!"
Tekka clenched his fists in anger, already believing the information to be true.
"Alright, the transaction is complete. If you have nothing else to do, you may leave."
Tekka and Naoto exchanged a glance, then attacked Aoki Tsuki simultaneously, each wielding a Kunai.
We talked nicely beforehand to get information; now that we have it, when else should we act?
Ultimately, ninjas deal with each other through fists.
"Are they trying to gauge my strength?!"
If he also possessed Lightning Release Armor, he could use ' Lariat ' to simultaneously cleave both of them in half at the waist.
Unfortunately, even in Kumogakure, only the Fourth Raikage possessed this skill; it was beyond his comprehension.
thunderbolt...
Aoki Tsuki's figure vanished from the chair, leaving Tekka and Naoto empty-handed.
" Lightning Body Flicker? Ah... it's on top!"
Looking up, they saw Aoki Tsuki standing upside down at the top of the cave, and then suddenly appearing behind them.
call out...
Tekka and Naoto simultaneously turned and launched a cross-shaped assassination attack, their Sharingan's ability to capture Sharingan movements granting them precise timing.
Click... click...
A white blade flashed upwards in a backhand slash, cutting both men's Kunai, which clearly caught them off guard.
Therefore, he was completely powerless against Aoki Tsuki's sudden close-range collision.
Iron Mountain Lean!
Thud...
Naoto was sent flying backward by the impact and rolled to the ground, while Tekka took advantage of the time difference to jump back a step and Hand Seals.
Fire Release: Great Flame Fire Technique
Compared to the focused high temperature of the Great Fireball, the Great Flame Fire aims to kill enemies over the largest possible area.
" Water Release · Water Formation Wall "
A semi-circular water curtain formed a defensive barrier, firmly blocking the flames, while white smoke filled the air, creating an environment suitable for Sharingan combat.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Seven or eight rapidly spinning water droplets pierced through the white mist and rushed towards it.
Water Release: Water Jet
Tekka used his Sharingan to precisely evade the trajectory of the attack, but was startled by Aoki Tsuki suddenly appearing in front of him.
" Rain Cutter!"
Thud...
Tekka was hit hard in the abdomen, his body bent like a shrimp, and it took him a while to recover.
Fortunately, the other person used the back of the knife, otherwise he would have died.
"Why did you hold back...?" Tekka asked, puzzled.
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I'm at odds with Konoha's Root, and your presence can help me restrain them. Another reason is..."
I once promised someone that I would go easy on you.
Aoki Tsuki waved her hand, "Let's end our sparring here. This is my contact information. Feel free to contact me if you need anything. Take care."
Tekka and Naoto helped each other and hurriedly left the underground cave.