Naruto: I, who fooled the ninja world, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 60: A Pure and Unwavering Belief, Refusal to Accept a Single Needle or Thread from the People

Hey! You dead fish eyes, I'm asking you a question!

The scarred ninja got up and walked over, standing beside the table where Hyuga, Kumokawa, and the other three were, looking down at them from his superior position.

His sinister gaze swept over the four men's faces, his tone laced with intimidation and threat: "You four look unfamiliar, and your behavior is suspicious. I have reason to suspect you are spies. You'd better come with me."

Strangers my foot! Spy my ass! The capital of the Land of Rain isn't Amegakure, and it doesn't block its connections with the outside world. There are plenty of merchants from outside the city in the capital; how could this guy possibly know them all?

Moreover, quite a few people heard those words and peeked at him, but Kakashi's dead fish eyes were so annoying that he was targeted.

It's simply to make an example of someone, to warn others who hear things they shouldn't, so they won't gossip.

"Tough luck."

Realizing this, Kakashi sighed inwardly, but he also knew that running away now was definitely not an option; it would only confirm that their identities were hidden from public view.

Even if they manage to escape, they will inevitably alert the enemy, increasing the difficulty of the mission.

So, after a moment of silence, while secretly refining his chakra, he calmly raised his head and looked at the scarred ninja: "Do you know what you're doing?"

Upon hearing this, the three Rain Village ninjas who were originally sitting in the back and did not intend to step forward exchanged glances, all sensing something was amiss, and thus stood up and walked over.

"Ok?"

Seeing the four seemingly fearless people, the scarred ninja's heart skipped a beat, but he still didn't back down an inch: "Oh ho, you four cripples sitting together can't even match three pairs of eyes, and you still have the nerve to ask me questions?"

Kakashi Hatake only showed one eye, and Kumokawa Hyuga kept his eyes closed the whole time, so they couldn't possibly make up three pairs of eyes.
"Fools!" Kakashi Hatake's tone suddenly turned cold. "Just for that one sentence you just uttered, we could execute you!"

The scarred ninja's forehead veins bulged and he took a step forward, about to attack, but was quickly stopped by the long-haired ninja who came up behind him.

"You...are you from the Dark Guard?"

The long-haired ninja squinted at Kakashi Hatake and the other three, scrutinizing them closely before finally fixing his gaze on the silent Tenzo.

Tenzo, also known as the future "Yamato," was formerly known as "Ka" from the Root ninja clan. Because he had only recently joined the Anbu, the deathly stillness and coldness emanating from "Root" had not yet faded from his body.

The ANBU established by Hanzo was not the same kind of ANBU as those in Konoha; it was more like a group of "death squads" who were truly loyal to him and protected him.

"Now it's your turn to come with us." Kakashi Hatake neither admitted nor denied it, but said coldly.

Upon hearing this, the four scarred ninjas couldn't help but change their expressions, instantly confirming their guess.

Recently, because he has been unable to capture any remnants of the Akatsuki, Hanzo has become suspicious again, believing that there are Akatsuki moles within Amegakure. He ordered the Anbu ninja to conduct a thorough investigation, which resulted in many people being implicated.

The entire village of Amegakure is now living in fear and in constant anxiety.

To the scarred ninja and his men, Tenzo's aura was exactly the same as that of the hyenas in the Anbu, which filled them with both shock and fear.

If Lord Hanzo finds out what they were just talking about, even if the four of them survive, they will be severely punished.

So, the scarred ninja and the long-haired ninja turned and looked at each other, both understanding each other's intentions from their eyes.

"Haha, so you're a brother from Amegakure. Please forgive us; we were the ones who offended you."

The scarred ninja looked enlightened, chuckled, bent down and leaned closer, reaching into his pocket to pull out some money, hoping these four hyenas were just philanderers.

They weren't bold enough to attack the secret service, but bribing them with money was quite an option.

However, just as he reached into his robes, Hyuga Kumokawa, who was standing next to Kakashi Hatake, suddenly looked up and shouted, "What are you trying to do!"

The scarred ninja and the three Amegakure ninja behind him were stunned for a moment, but before they could react, the four of them, including Kakashi Hatake, attacked instantly with a clear division of labor.

Each person holds a wine bottle.

One person smashed into a Rain Village ninja.

boom!Boom!

The unopened wine bottle shattered, and red wine mixed with blood splattered, creating a red rain in the tavern.

Clearly, the Amegakure ninjas' extremely limited combat skills and reaction speed were no match for the four Konoha ninjas who came from ninja clans, the Anbu, and the Root.

The four Rain Village ninjas were caught off guard by the four attackers. Three of them were immediately knocked unconscious by heavy blows to the head, while the largest, the scarred ninja, only experienced a momentary blackout. "You, you are..."

His first reaction was to raise his hand to form a hand seal, but his wrist was grabbed by five slender, warm, and jade-like fingers.

click!
"what!!"

A crisp sound came from his wrist, turning the scarred ninja's next words into a scream as he instinctively dragged his throbbing right hand backward.

But he felt as if his hand was stuck in a mountain, completely unable to budge it. The boy he was wrestling with was like a mountain peak...

*Click!* *Pfft!*
A chilling power erupted from his hand, bones cracking with a terrifying sound, and knotted muscles were instantly snapped by that force, with crimson blood spurting from between his fingers.

Amidst the eerie sounds of flesh being squeezed, the scarred ninja's wrist became unrecognizable. In that instant of excruciating physical pain, his eyes rolled upwards, and he lost consciousness.

thump.

Hinata Kumokawa released his grip expressionlessly, and the scarred ninja, who had already fainted from the pain, collapsed.

Upon witnessing this incredibly bloody and cruel scene, the guests who were about to scream shut their mouths like chickens with their necks choked.

"How dare you insult Lord Hanzo! You damned dog!"

Hinata Kumokawa shouted a curse, then looked at the stunned crowd, his tone and expression filled with rage, and said loudly, "Who gave us a peaceful life, and who made the Land of Rain powerful!"

"It is Lord Hanzo. I hope everyone remembers that Lord Hanzo is a hero of the Land of Rain! Heroes are meant to be revered, not insulted. As long as Lord Hanzo is still in Amegakure, no great nation will dare to invade!"

"Lord Hanzo is the sun of the Land of Rain. Anyone who attempts to utter absurd and chilling remarks that shake people's hearts will be severely punished!" His tone was impassioned and passionate, filled with fervor for Lord Hanzo.

Upon hearing this, the previously panicked and fearful crowd paused for a moment, subconsciously exchanging glances. Strangely, their mood calmed down, and a glimmer of light appeared in their eyes as they looked at Hinata Kumokawa and the others.

[Ding! Your lie has been judged as [distorting the truth]. Kojima Hiroshi, Berry, and others are emotionally affected, reaching the level of [complete belief]. You have gained 300 truth points.]

At that moment, standing next to Hyuga Kumokawa, Hatake Kakashi's lips twitched.

He was well aware of Hanzo's standing in the hearts of the people of the Land of Rain.

The worship and reverence that the vast majority of people in the Land of Rain have for Hanzo is genuine; in fact, most of them could be said to have grown up listening to Hanzo's legends.

The reason why the Land of Rain was able to avoid being affected in the Third Shinobi World War was because Hanzo's reputation made other major powers wary and dare not invade.

So when these civilians heard the scarred ninja complaining about Lord Hanzo, they didn't dare to argue back, but they were actually dissatisfied.

But he didn't expect Hyuga Kumokawa to be able to grasp this point so quickly. Kakashi originally wanted to impersonate an Anbu ninja to subdue the four Amegakure ninjas, and then use his Anbu identity to order everyone to shut up.

However, this forceful approach is likely to breed discontent and rebellion among the people, and it will probably only delay things for a while before someone realizes something is wrong and reports it.

Therefore, while Kakashi was surprised by Hyuga Kumokawa's handling of the situation and his quick reaction, he couldn't help but admire him. This method of turning black into white was clean and efficient, and his tone really sounded like that of a fanatical follower of Hanzo.

"So you're a ninja too!"

The tavern owner, who had been hiding behind the bar, finally realized what was happening and quickly stood up respectfully, saying, "Thank you for helping the Land of Rain and Amegakure eliminate these scoundrels!"

The people present were no longer afraid and nodded in approval, while their eyes were filled with disgust and resentment as they looked at the four Rain Village ninjas who had fallen to the ground.

This ungrateful scoundrel deserves to die!
Thank you for your understanding.

It would be best to let this matter pass without a trace. Kakashi looked at the people in the tavern and reminded them, "No one is to be told anything about what you heard or saw today. I hope you can all cooperate."

"sure!"

"We understand!"

"We didn't see anything!"

Everyone nodded to show they understood and obediently sat down, watching as Kakashi and the other three carried four Rain Village ninjas. The tavern owner even jogged over to personally escort them to the door.

The four of them vanished from the tavern using the technique of teleportation, leaving behind money for drinks and cleanup, which earned them admiring looks from the people behind them.

With pure and unwavering faith, refusing to accept even a needle or thread from the people, this is truly the guardian deity of the Rain Kingdom!
(End of this chapter)