But Hiruzen Sarutobi has been around for more than half a year, and he has seen all kinds of storms.
"I never imagined that the Akatsuki organization, which was hiding in the Land of Rain, had developed to such an extent that it was even able to recruit Orochimaru, who had defected many years ago."
"However, considering the Akatsuki's plans, all of this is not hard to explain. After all, that traitor stole too many secret techniques from Konoha and has been researching how to achieve immortality!"
"No wonder the Anbu haven't been able to track down Orochimaru; he's hiding in the Land of Rain!"
He disregarded the student prefix that Ara had deliberately given him, and instead used Orochimaru's abilities and ambitions to break the deadlock.
Such a calm and composed response earned slight nods of approval from the heads of the families present.
Furthermore, this confirmed the Akatsuki organization's plan to revive Madara Uchiha and the news that Hanzo of the Salamander was at a disadvantage during the internal strife.
After all, having recruited the Sannin, they certainly have the foundation to rival Hanzo.
"Uchiha Ara".
"Now that you have been to the Land of Rain and have some understanding of Amegakure and the Akatsuki, I have another task for you."
"The mission will be rated S-rank, and a special spies will be assigned to assist you."
"This is also for the future of Konoha, and even for the stability of the entire ninja world!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued.
He was already eager to stop the meeting.
But before that, he had to rely on the heads of the various clans and the greater good of Konoha to exert some pressure and get the little guy to accept it.
Using an S-level mission as a gimmick is another test.
To probe the Uchiha clan's true strength.
"Ok?"
Huang responded with a soft hum.
Although no particular emotion was shown on his face, a shadow had already risen in his eyes.
'To entrust the future of Konoha to the Uchiha?'
'Hello, are you sure?'
"I would like to entrust you with the task of going to Amegakure in the Land of Rain and conveying our alliance message to Hanzo of the Salamander, so that we can fight together against the Akatsuki organization, which may cause turmoil in the ninja world in the future."
"At the very least, we must make those guys hand over the two rogue ninjas, Uchiha Itachi and Orochimaru, and abandon their plan to revive Uchiha Madara."
"Do you want to?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi had a somber expression, but his aged eyes held a pair of bright pupils like torches.
Even Shimura Danzo, standing behind him, couldn't help but reveal a hint of contemplation.
'Has this old fellow finally realized how terrifying the wilderness is and how untenable it is to remain here?'
"No."
"It's not appropriate to let Uchiha Arakawa go."
However, before the boy could answer, the clan chief of the mountain tribe beside him spoke up first.
This statement not only surprised Ara, but also caused a strange look to appear on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face.
A shared thought emerged in their hearts.
This seems to be the second time.
Yamanaka Inoichi, who had suddenly spoken up, also realized the inappropriateness of his actions, but still slowly explained his views:
“I think that although Ara is currently serving as the head of the Uchiha clan, he is still too young. If he goes there now, Hanzo of the Salamander might think that we don’t take him seriously enough.”
"Furthermore, this child is too impulsive and unable to handle everything properly. It might be better to assign someone with more negotiation experience to the task."
The objective explanation earned nods of approval from the heads of the families present.
'Is this how they protect themselves?'
Even though the other party used many negative terms like "impulsive" and "this child," they sounded completely different to Huang.
Recalling a year ago, Naoki said that the head of the Yamanaka clan was the first to stand on the same side as Captain Shirakumo and the others, refusing to hand him over to Iwagakure.
All of this seems a bit strange.
But it seems he really doesn't have much of a relationship with this family head, and he has no contact with the other family's daughter, Yamanaka Ino.
"you are right."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze held scrutiny and questions.
He naturally noticed Ara's astonishment and knew that unless the two of them were really too immersed in their roles, these words were simply Yamanaka Inoichi's own considerations.
However, the decisions you make cannot be changed so easily.
the most important is:
He wants Huang dead!
"But now, time is everything."
"Moreover, no one else in the village is more familiar with the situation in the Land of Rain than Ara."
"If the Land of Rain continues to refuse visitors and remain closed off, then for the sake of Konoha and the entire ninja world, we will inevitably need to use some special methods to convey this message to Hanzo!"
"The Anbu will take over the negotiations when the time is right, and will also protect Ara's safety."
"The most important thing right now is to get in touch with the other party and deliver this message!"
The third generation's words were firm.
"But......."
Upon hearing this explanation, Yamanaka Inoichi still seemed to want to say something more.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't intend to give him that opportunity again and directly turned the conversation to the boy who had remained silent:
"Uchiha Ara, are you willing to accept this S-rank mission?"
This is the key.
Other people's opinions don't matter.
"Well, yes."
Huang did not hesitate at all.
Because he knew he couldn't escape it.
This seemingly noble conspiracy will inevitably befall me, so I might as well just accept it openly.
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression subtly relaxed.
Even Shimura Danzo, who had long regarded him as a thorn in his side, couldn't help but frown slightly.
'Isn't it a bit too early to give up on such an obedient tool?'
This settled answer left Yamanaka Inoichi speechless, his stern face showing distinct wrinkles.
"However, there is one thing that the Hokage may have misunderstood."
But at that moment, Huang spoke up again, seemingly to himself.
"I'm not necessarily capable of protecting the safety of those secret agents."
A playful glint appeared in his eyes.
........
Kurama Congyun slowly awoke from his memories.
Just now, the one who released a real threat was the real Uchiha Ara. This is the same Uchiha Ara who was fearless in the meeting room. His words about being a Konoha envoy were just a disguise!
"Then I'll wait for you to come back."
Chapter 157, the Path of Asura, is still vacant.
'Splash splash splash splash...'
The gloomy sky seemed to have a huge hole in it, and dense raindrops kept falling and hitting the ground, as if the whole world had been submerged in rain.
'Snap, snap.'
Suddenly, amidst the rhythmic sound of rain, an unusual voice approached from afar.
"Hey, everyone, be alert! Someone's coming!"
As the figure came into view, a middle-aged man wearing a rain hat, a rain visor, and holding a cold spear raised his voice in alarm.
This is the official gateway to the Land of Water.
It is a place that is heavily guarded.
Upon hearing the sound, several ninjas dressed similarly rushed out from the guard booths on both sides, all with solemn expressions, holding long spears and staring at the newcomers.
"It seems to be a child; perhaps he just got lost."
As the figure drew closer, a rough judgment was made and blurted out.
However, such voices were quickly interrupted by even harsher rebukes:
"We must not let our guard down!"
Just then, the figure walking alone in the continuous drizzle approached the gate of the Land of Rain.
"Who goes there? Halt!!"
A hostile interrogation rang out.
The speaker was a man standing in the very center of the five. He had a thick beard, a square face, and a pair of large, imposing eyes.
As the questioning voices rang out, the men beside him immediately straightened their spears, pointing them directly at the unfamiliar visitor in front of them.
Cold raindrops slid down from the spearheads that gleamed with a chilling light.
Upon hearing this, Huang Yiyan stopped in his tracks and slowly raised his head. In the distance, the steel buildings that pierced the clouds came into view.
After several days of travel, we have arrived in the Land of Rain.
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