I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Chapter 277 Playing Hard to Get: Danzo in the Palm of His Hand

[A commission from the Land of Rivers: Eliminate the wandering ninjas entrenched in the Oxalis Gold Mine.]

[A commission from the Land of Vegetables: Escort Princess Haruna, who is being held hostage in another country, back to her homeland.]

.........

[A commission from the Land of Snow: Escort Princess Yuki back to her homeland and rebuild her kingdom.]

Looking at the numerous commissions that had been pouring in like snowflakes in recent days, Hiruzen Sarutobi originally didn't want to accept them.

Because the ninjas who made the demands were all the same person:

Uchiha Ara, who belongs to the Uchiha clan.

As if they had timed it perfectly, the lords of those small countries rushed to submit their assigned tasks just as that guy's three-year ban was about to end.

Perhaps this is indeed due to Huang's own strength and his infamous reputation, which has become increasingly profound over the past three years.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't believe there wasn't a little something fishy going on.

However, he couldn't simply refuse all of these tasks.

After all, these clients didn't come from some insignificant little village, but from a daimyo of a small country bordering the Land of Fire.

It is something that can directly influence Konoha's funding sources to a certain extent.

If you refuse directly,

This will deal a significant blow to Konoha's reputation and future commissions.

The surrounding villages of Kusagakure and Takigakure, as well as those allied with them and showing cooperative relationships with Sunagakure and Iwagakure, would not let go of such a good opportunity to plunder their employers.

Because when faced with self-interest, all alliances are as fragile as paper, easily torn apart.

To this end, Hiruzen Sarutobi devised a three-part plan:

First, he sent capable subordinates to communicate face-to-face with the daimyo of the Land of Rivers and the Land of Vegetables, with whom he had a close relationship, intending to persuade them to replace the designated ninja and reduce the commission fee.

The reasons given were roughly that Uchiha Ara, as the head of the clan, had many affairs to handle, and during his three-year confinement, he had missed many important meetings. He also had a lot of things to hand over, so he was temporarily unable to leave the village to carry out missions.

Secondly, a new identity similar to that of a former police chief or a ninja academy combat instructor would be tailored for Ara, who had just been released from confinement, so that he could be kept under constant surveillance in Konoha.

These two solutions were devised by Hiruzen Sarutobi after careful consideration.

The former restored the glory of the Uchiha clan to a certain extent; the latter allowed them to devote some of their energy to education and to the younger generation of clan members.

After all, even after the huge upheaval four years ago, the Uchiha clan is still not well-regarded in Konoha.

Most people's feelings were not sympathy or pity, but rather schadenfreude.

It is believed that Uchiha Ara, as the clan head, after three years of reflection, also hopes to help the clan break free from its current predicament.

Of course, the last point of the plan is:

"I don't think you're really going to just send that brat Uchiha Ara out to carry out some so-called designated mission, are you?"

The door to the Hokage's office was pushed open, and a hoarse, chilling whisper followed.

The three-year period imposed on Uchiha Ara also applies to a certain old guy.

【coming. 】

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids drooped slightly.

Instead of responding immediately, he gently picked up the tobacco from the table, lit it, and slowly began to smoke.

This final foreshadowing naturally falls on Danzo Shimura.

Because you need to keep your hands clean.

Furthermore, he knew perfectly well that, given that old fox's nature, he would never easily allow that hidden danger to continue to exist!

The level of surveillance, confinement, and other constraints that one can accept will always appear to the other party as something that can only be eliminated.

Shisui Uchiha was one, Itachi Uchiha who fled was one, and the Uchiha clan now is one even more so!

"The country of rivers, the country of vegetables, the country of waves...the country of snow."

"I never imagined that the little guy's reach had grown so far and wide over the years."

As Shimura Danzo casually flipped through the mountain of requests piled on his desk, the words he uttered grew increasingly chilling.

Logically speaking, any leader of a ninja village should be happy to receive such a series of assignments.

Because this symbolizes the reputation and standing of a ninja village.

but,

Unfortunately, it was that guy who was assigned the task.

"It's not necessarily all true; don't make unfounded assumptions that might upset others."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a light puff of his tobacco and denied it.

"Over the years, there has never been a shortage of requests for Uchiha Ara's specific tasks. After all, that kid's record is just too impressive, and he has never failed in any of his missions."

“I can understand why employers specifically choose him.”

"In the end, it's all just about achieving the ultimate goal and interests. Those people don't care about their families or power."

When he first received a targeted request regarding Uchiha Ara, he did have his suspicions and even dispatched ANBU to investigate further in an attempt to uncover something fishy.

However, the result was disappointing; no useful information was gathered, and the employer was simply interested in Ara's abilities.

After all, compared to the extra bit of money, the daimyo or ninja leaders who issued the missions valued execution and the final result more.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have commissioned a large ninja village like Konoha, which charges slightly higher fees.

Therefore, after several fruitless attempts to explore the background of the designated mission, Hiruzen Sarutobi gradually gave up on investigating the first floor.

Firstly, it wastes resources in the shadows, and if it arouses the suspicion and dissatisfaction of the employer, it will be a loss that outweighs the gains.

Secondly, for him, as long as he could monitor the person entrusted with the task and prevent that kid from carrying out the mission or contacting the employer, he could solve the problem once and for all.

However, Danzo Shimura disagreed with Hiruzen Sarutobi's conservative approach.

In this regard,

Any potential danger must be eliminated with overwhelming force!

Regardless of whether Uchiha Ara has a deep connection with those designated employers, it must be investigated carefully.

Of course, the best way is to eliminate the client!

"You'll always be so naive, Hiruzen."

"Moreover, have you considered the consequences of acting conservatively and constantly using excuses to refuse others? Will those employers still be willing to choose Konoha afterward?"

"By doing this, you are jeopardizing Konoha's future!"

Leaning on his cane, Shimura Danzo's face was full of disappointment, and his exposed eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

"So, do you have any good ideas?"

Faced with his old friend's indignation, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not show much emotion, but calmly asked in return.

"It's simple,"

"Since so many forces want that kid to go on the mission, then let him go!"

The one-eyed old man answered in a ferocious tone, listing the answers one by one.

"The Land of Snow, I remember it was a remote and sparsely populated place, and the current daimyo came to power through dirty means."

"Then this one will do."

At this point, Danzo suddenly became alert, and his somewhat eerie single eye fell on the white-haired old man behind the main table.

【so,】

【So that's it. 】

[That's truly a brilliant tactic; he really is untainted by the mud, Hiruzen!]

A sense of danger gathered around him.

He suddenly realized something very important: the old fox in his field of vision had also wanted to eliminate Uchiha Ara.

However, after the incident three years ago that caused his image to plummet, the old man became even more cautious.

I will never easily get my hands dirty with any of my actions or decisions!

This is also paving the way for his son, Sarutobi Asuma.

On the contrary, looking at myself, I realized that I had not been able to settle down and make progress in these three years.

On the contrary, they felt even more hatred and hostility towards that name, that guy, and that family!

They couldn't even maintain their usual composure.

Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi made no comment, continuing to quietly smoke his tobacco, seemingly carefully considering the former's proposal.

"Well, let's follow your suggestion and let him choose to go to the Snow Country. That way, we can give the other clients a proper explanation."

Once the decision was made, everything became orderly, as if it had been predetermined.

"Go and summon Sarutobi-yu."

he said casually.

Outside the window, a slight ripple was stirred up, as if someone had just slipped away from the side.

Soon,

A series of hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor, followed by a plump figure who respectfully knocked on the door and entered.

Sarushi-yu (Sarutobi-yu)

The manager of the Konoha Mission Hall

Although he belonged to a large clan like Sarutobi, he didn't have any special talent in training, which is why he was assigned to this position.

"Hokage-sama."

"Lord Danzo."

Upon entering the Hokage's office, he greeted everyone with absolute respect and humility, showing none of the arrogance he displayed in the mission hall as he usually did.