at the same time,
Inside the detached house where Kirigakure, Haruma's gentle smile vanished, replaced by a scheming and calculating expression.
Mei Terumi looked at Haruma, who was sitting at the head of the table, with a hint of confusion. "Judging from Konoha's reaction, Konan doesn't seem to have released the information she saw at the company."
When Konan infiltrated Kirigakure, Haruma specifically issued a portrait of her and even required the cooperation of higher-ups.
Now that Konan is hiding in Konoha, why is she helping Kirigakure keep their secret...?
Mei Terumi wasn't the only one puzzled; Shisui and the others were equally astonished.
Faced with the puzzled looks from everyone, Haruma rolled her eyes and simply shrugged, indicating that she didn't understand.
"I'm not a god, how could I possibly know what she's thinking?"
Haruma crossed her legs, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the table, "But even if Konoha knew about this..."
"They also have no evidence to suggest that what Konan said was the truth, or that it was merely an attempt to sow discord among the five nations."
"After all, given Konan's sensitive status, the other four Kage wouldn't believe such an obvious provocation."
"Perhaps Konan had these concerns, which is why she didn't make it public."
"Of course." Haruma Tian shrugged, her tone playful. "These are all just guesses. I don't really know what she's thinking."
"But her little schemes are insignificant."
Earlier in the conference room, Haruma had prepared for Konoha to question Kirigakure.
All that's needed is for Konoha to speak up, and Haruma will accuse Konoha of harboring high-ranking Akatsuki, or even of colluding with Akatsuki!
Then, if the Reanimated Body Hokage team puts on a show, Konoha will appear even more suspicious than Kirigakure in the eyes of the other countries!
It seems that Konoha had no idea about those things, and Haruma's preparations were all for nothing.
Thinking of this, Haruma turned her head to look at Kisame, "Does anyone over there suspect you?"
Kisame frowned, his tone uncertain, "I'm not sure if he suspects me, but Obito still put me in charge of delivering information and gathering intelligence on you."
"That's fine."
"The fact that Obito still asked you to deliver information means he still trusts you."
After Haruma finished speaking, she turned her head to look out the window and murmured softly:
"This is a gift I specially saved for you, so please don't let me down."
His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, looking directly at a rainy place in the Shinobi World.
Seeing the calculating look in someone's eyes, Itachi silently felt sorry for the new generation of scapegoats.
Amegakure
As usual, the Hayate and rain lashed against the windows with a loud "pitter-patter" sound!
"I never imagined that Uchiha Itachi, who could so ruthlessly slaughter half of his own clan, was also a soft-hearted person who valued camaraderie!"
Black Zetsu, sinister voice echoed in the small room.
In the dimly lit room, the only candle illuminated half of Obito's face.
After listening to Black Zetsu's analysis of Itachi, Obito retorted in a deep voice, "Itachi is not a heartless person."
"His massacre of the Hawk Faction in his clan was simply to protect the stability of Konoha and ensure the safety of his family."
"However, what happened next was something that not only I, but perhaps even Itachi, didn't foresee: the entire Uchiha Clan clan would move to Kirigakure."
"Itachi joined Akatsuki with ulterior motives; everyone knows that."
"Now he's simply choosing Konoha over his family and relatives, where he's been brainwashed by the Will of Fire since childhood."
Obito stood up and walked to the window, his voice hoarse, "He knows Kisame's past, and he knows the helplessness Kisame felt in betraying the village."
"But what Itachi didn't know was that Kisame was able to leave safely back then precisely because of my help."
"Therefore, Itachi's actions of returning to Kirigakure and persuading Kisame to surrender become much easier to understand."
"After all, in Itachi's eyes, Kisame was just a miserable person who didn't know what the future held."
Obito spoke, his gaze seemed to pierce through the thick rain curtain, looking towards the Land of Land of Iron!
"Itachi just didn't realize that Kisame had always been one of my men."
" Kisame had already sent me the information when Itachi first tried to persuade me to surrender."
"Uh, hehe."
Black Zetsu smiled sinisterly, "So you got Kisame to agree to Itachi's offer of surrender just to find out who the powerful figure who impersonated the First Hokage?"
Obito hearing this, Obito paused, "That was also my initial plan."
"I just didn't expect the Five Kage Summit to make a comeback so quickly!"
"Furthermore, Kirigakure included Kisame in the meeting, which allowed Kisame to relay information about the movements of the other countries and the content of the talks."
Obito then turned to Black Zetsu, "The latest information, Kisame has sent it back, right?"
Meeting Obito's calm gaze, Black Zetsu pulled out a scroll with coded text written by Kisame himself from White Zetsu's body.
Black Zetsu handed over the scroll and then retreated back into the shadows.
From the moment Madara Uchiha's body was stolen, Obito seemed to be unintentionally on guard against him.
Especially after returning from Konoha, and after Amegakure searched for Nagato 'Konan whereabouts for several days without success.
Obito even intentionally controlled his whereabouts, and he would personally be present when gathering or collecting intelligence.
If it weren't for the fact that my Spore Technique is more secretive and convenient...
Perhaps Obito would secretly contact Kisame, who was in the Kirigakure team, without telling him.
You should know that Black Zetsu only needed to verbally convey this kind of information for Obito to believe.
Now, they even need a coded message written in Kisame's own hand...
Black Zetsu's discreet gaze swept over Obito, who was looking down at the intelligence report, and he secretly found it amusing.
He forced himself to act as if nothing had happened, showing no suspicion of his innocence.
Compared to that person's subtle and insidious methods.
At this moment, Obito...
That's ridiculously childish.
"So, what did Kisame say in his letter?"
Black Zetsu, playing along with Obito's character, looked up with considerable curiosity and asked.
" Deidara and Sasori have been captured alive by Konoha. The teams from Kirigakure and Konoha have already joined up in the Land of Iron!"
Obito spoke in a deep voice, a sudden burst of flame burned the letter in his hand to ashes.
Watching the specks of black ash fall, Black Zetsu asked softly, "So, what are your next plans?"
Obito's gaze sharpened as he looked out the window again into the distance.
"The main force of the Kirigakure Village remains in the Land of Iron..."
"Now might be the best time to infiltrate the Kirigakure!"
Land of Iron
The Kumo Ninja team, which was much later than expected to catch up with the Raikage, finally reunited with A and Killer B.
In the meeting room,
The Raikage was discussing the information that Itachi had given him the previous night with his most trusted right and left hands, Darui and Hii.
Meanwhile, Killer B, who was practicing rap alone in his room, also received a special guest.
"Please, senior!"
Naruto at a perfect 90-degree angle, his tone full of solemnity!
"Please teach me how to live peacefully with the Tailed Beast inside me!"
"How to become the Perfect Jinchuriki!!"
Killer B Bee was about to refuse, until Naruto used his self-created Ninjutsu...
"Ninja Art: Reverse Harem Technique!"
Wiping away the crimson blood dripping from his nose, he once again considered the greatness of the Hokage of Konoha...
Killer B eventually agreed to Naruto's small request.