Mayuri Kurotsuchi Card Game, starting from Naruto

Chapter 80 The Plan and the Curse

The residence of the Cloud Hidden Envoys.

Inside Rui's room, a Cloud Hermit who had been keeping his eyes closed and forming hand seals opened his eyes.

"There were ANBU ninjas monitoring us, but I've already interfered."

"Well done, Salam." Rui nodded. The anger he had shown when he slammed the door and left the negotiating table with Konoha was no longer on his face.

That was originally just a negotiating tactic. Although he has a bad temper, taking his temper seriously will only lead to trouble.

"Did any messages get through during the negotiations?" Rui asked, glancing at one of the Cloud Village members in the room. During his participation in the negotiations, the Cloud Village delegation was handled by Monim, who was in front of him, who was responsible for gathering intelligence from spies within Konoha.

"This is the headquarters of the Technology Development Department." Monim stepped forward, dipped his finger in water, and quickly drew an aerial view of Konoha on the table. After finishing the drawing, he circled one of the areas.

"What about the manpower for protection, the internal map, and the barrier?" Rui asked again, looking at the Konoha aerial map on the table that was constantly showing watermarks due to the infusion of chakra.

"Three ANBU squads with three or more members have been identified as being responsible for the defense. The barrier is similar to the one that surrounds Konoha Village, and it is more of an alarm-like feature."

"The internal structure diagram is incomplete, but it can identify some locations where targets might exist." Monim said, quietly recounting the information he had gathered in great detail.

"Then let's proceed according to plan," Rui said decisively after obtaining the intelligence information needed for the plan.

"We'll continue negotiations with Konoha these next few days, engaging in arguments to divert their attention. Monim, you and Rai will be in charge of the infiltration and missions when the plan is launched."

"Yes, sir!"

Monim, who was singled out by Rui, and a somewhat wiry ninja who slowly materialized in the air, knelt on one knee and bowed their head.

Swift Escape Monim.

Transparent Lay.

Whether it's their bloodline limit or the ninjutsu they've mastered, their abilities naturally excel at infiltration and assassination. In this regard, the two have completed the most missions with the highest success rate among the Cloud Ninja.

They have extensive experience and ability in infiltration and assassination, as well as in intelligence gathering and acquiring mission objectives.

"I will try to create an opportunity for you in the next two days. By then, Father should have also redeployed a large number of troops to the border of Konoha, forcing Konoha to mobilize a large number of people to defend it."

Yukito and his father will also show signs of shifting their focus and moving towards the Konoha border.

Currently, Konoha's top forces consist of only Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Minato Namikaze. According to intelligence, Jiraiya is not in the village; he has gone to deal with the infiltrated Kirigakure assassination squad.

At that time, either Orochimaru or Minato Namikaze will have to be transferred to the front lines to oversee operations.

After arguing for a few days, I will choose to decide the terms of peace through a contest between the strongest. I might even invite the nobles of the Land of Fire to come and witness the battle.

When the time comes, the Konoha Anbu's protective forces should focus on protecting the delegation and the nobles of the Land of Fire during the competition.

That time presents your greatest chance of success. Once you've taken the items, immediately leave the group and depart from Konoha Village.

Rui revealed his entire plan in one go.

Many of the Cloud Village members nodded in agreement. In particular, Monim and Rai's eyes showed an even stronger determination.

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Technology Development Department.

"Has the Hidden Cloud Village set its sights on us? That's just like the Third Raikage's usual style."

Orochimaru stepped out from a doorway gleaming with light, a cold glint in his eyes. He had just overheard the entire Cloud Village plan from within the shadows.

"Lord Orochimaru, should we inform the Anbu and pass the information on to the Third Hokage?" Uchiha Shisui asked somewhat urgently.

Shisui appreciated the fact that the Hidden Cloud Village had sent an envoy to discuss peace. However, he felt deep disgust for the Hidden Cloud Village's underhanded tactics, their pretense of peace masking their true intentions of plunder and theft.

In the light from the doorway, Shisui's blood-red three-tomoe chakra was emanating a pressure-inducing and chilling aura.

"What do you think, Shikane?" Orochimaru didn't answer Shisui's question, but instead asked Nara Shikane, who had followed him out of the door and was closing it.

"Aside from Konoha, it's unlikely that any organization will be able to produce healing talismans on a large scale in the short term," Nara Shikano said calmly.

Although healing talismans may seem simple, the technology and manpower involved are something that only a great ninja village could possibly achieve.

The production of talismans and the selection of materials are related to the cost.

Sealing techniques represent knowledge.

Healing techniques and palm techniques require a large number of medical ninjas to seal the healing talismans.

Of the three, the one that Kumogakure could immediately satisfy was the second point, which represented the sealing techniques of knowledge. As the village that seized the most sealing techniques among the major ninja villages that participated in the division of Uzushiogakure, Kumogakure has learned or improved many sealing techniques over the years and has trained a large number of ninjas skilled in sealing techniques.

The first point is that it takes time.

Thirdly, the necessary conditions are not yet present. Even with Tsunade, it took Konoha ten years to build a medical system, nurturing it from scratch generation after generation.

"You don't sound angry, it's more like you really want them to achieve their goal?" Orochimaru looked at Shikagure strangely, his brows furrowing slightly, but quickly relaxing.

Because what Lu Nie said was true.

"How could that be! Healing talismans are a village secret! As the creator, how could Shisui want those Cloud Ninjas to steal them successfully?" Shisui was startled by Orochimaru's words.

"For the time being, let the Uchiha clan participate in the department's defenses. I will keep those intruders out."

"We can let them take some things." Seeing Shisui's determined gaze, Lu Nie waved his hand. "Many experiments require specific environments and materials. Some are even considered taboo experiments in the village. I think Kumogakure can help us with the progress and the experiments."

"What do you want them to take?" Orochimaru had a vague idea. He wasn't opposed to Shiro's idea if it would be useful for the experiment.

"A sample of the Cursed Seal Hollow." As he spoke, Shiro looked up and exchanged a glance with Orochimaru.

"You've really picked a great gift!" Orochimaru licked his lips excitedly, not refusing Shikagure's suggestion.

"Since they want to transfer either me or Minato, I'll volunteer. It'll be a good opportunity to collect data on the Cursed Seal Hollow up close in the future."

(End of this chapter)