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Chapter 217 Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki Infiltrate Konoha

The Third Hokage's funeral has ended.

However, the chaos within Konoha Village had only just begun.

The first thing is that the village needs a new Hokage. This is a problem that must be solved as soon as possible. Only a new Hokage can appease the people. This matter was entrusted to Jiraiya.

The second issue concerns Kirigakure and Sunagakure; the ninjas who instigated riots in these two villages are still imprisoned.

During the Chunin Exams, Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and other smaller ninja villages stirred up trouble in Konoha. Should Konoha wage war against them, or immediately negotiate peace to avoid attracting Iwagakure and Kumogakure to join in and triggering the Ninja World War?

but.

The people of Sunagakure soon sent a message requesting peace.

The ninjas of Sunagakure discovered the body of the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa. Their Kazekage had been killed by Orochimaru, and even his face had been melted away.

The people of Kirigakure also quickly brought the news.

Because they were deceived by Orochimaru and Danzo Shimura, the Hidden Mist ninja also discovered the body of Elder Genji and hoped that Konoha could forgive them for being used.

Inside the Hokage Building.

The two Hokage advisors intend to agree to negotiations.

However, Akihara Kagura firmly disagreed with peace negotiations.

He created this opportunity himself, using it as a pretext to attack Sunagakure and Kirigakure, and to absorb the chakra of the ninjas from both villages using Wood Release.

"They need to be taught a lesson."

Like Danzo Akihara, Akihara Kagura adopted a very tough stance towards the outside world: "If even this can be forgiven, then the death of the Third Hokage was far too cheap."

"This is not the time to start a war..."

"I am the Hokage's assistant."

Kagura Akihara interrupted the two Hokage advisors, staring at them intently: "Until a new Hokage is elected in the village, shouldn't I be the one to decide?"

"But war..."

Mitokado Yan hurriedly tried to stop Akihara Kagura.

"A ninja must not fear sacrifice."

Akihara Kagura looked at Mitokado Homura with a smile and continued, "Are the two advisors afraid of sacrificing their lives for Konoha?"

"I will not fear sacrifice!"

Mitokado Homura suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice, "I am worried that launching a war against two ninja villages at this time will be used by other enemy countries..."

"There's no need to worry about that, right?"

Akihara Kagura looked at him with some surprise and said, "I can take care of them by leading Root alone and force them to surrender to Konoha completely..."

"If it can be resolved through negotiation, then let's try to resolve it through negotiation..."

Koharu sighed and explained, "If they could agree to our harsh conditions, they wouldn't need to make this extra trip, right? Starting a fight for no reason will only bring more hatred..."

"Then we should teach them a lesson."

Akihara Kagura had no intention of letting this opportunity slip by, her fingers lightly tapping the table: "This will also deter other major powers, preventing them from thinking that something has happened to Konoha and daring to come..."

"Lord Kagura, Advisor!"

A Jonin responsible for post-battle patrols in the village rushed in to report: "A small team from Iwagakure infiltrated the village, but we repelled them..."

"Kill the chicken... to scare the monkey."

Akihara Kagura glanced at the two Hokage advisors.

"Lord Kagura, Advisor!"

An ANBU member patrolling the village also came to report the emergency, his face grim: "An unknown enemy has infiltrated the village, and the ninjas guarding the village have been affected by genjutsu..."

"Go down."

Akihara Kagura waved her hand, slowly stood up, and instructed, "Continue to strengthen patrols and investigate whether any other enemies have infiltrated."

"By the way, where's Jiraiya-sensei?"

Akihara Kagura looked at the two Hokage advisors.

"He should be on the rooftop, right?"

Mitokado Yan hesitated and began to think.

On the rooftop of the Hokage Building.

Jiraiya and Kakashi Hatake are both here.

Jiraiya and Kakashi Hatake both happened to have something they wanted to talk to each other about.

"This is such a hassle..."

Jiraiya stood there gazing at the entire village, sighing deeply, "Those two stubborn old men still won't let him succeed as Hokage. They're dragging their feet on so many things..."

"Why wasn't he chosen to succeed as Hokage?"

Kakashi Hatake lowered his head and suddenly said, "Lord Jiraiya, only the Third Hokage sacrificed himself in this Chunin Exams..."

"Thanks to Kagura, right?"

Jiraiya nodded and continued, "I know everything. If he hadn't arrived in time, probably many more people would have died..."

"but…"

Kakashi Hatake witnessed the entire battle between the Third Hokage and Orochimaru, and continued softly, "On the day of the Chunin Exams, Orochimaru mentioned something: Danzo Shimura's capture was all part of their plan, and Danzo would persuade Kagura to do something..."

When Kakashi Hatake said this, a look of worry appeared in his eyes: "I'm worried that Kagura might be influenced by Danzo... The Third Hokage forbade Danzo from contacting Kagura because he was worried that his personality would become more extreme."

"..."

Jiraiya fell silent.

The tall man sighed, shook his head, and said, "Don't worry about that. I believe Kagura knows what she's doing. I took him out to train for two years, and apart from his somewhat extreme actions and ways of thinking, he's mostly a child who listens to advice..."

"alright."

Jiraiya skipped over the topic of Akihara Kagura and started talking about his own affairs: "Leaving Naruto in my hands was a good choice, even though it was good that the old man wanted you to monitor Naruto, but now the situation has become so complicated that even you can't handle it..."

"I've been keeping an eye on Orochimaru. I know he used to be in an organization with a very dangerous modus operandi. They recruited a lot of S-rank rogue ninja, and they had a very ambitious goal..."

As Jiraiya got to this point, he recalled a conversation he had with some of his disciples and sighed, saying, "Perhaps their goals aren't as dangerous as Akihara Kagura's ideas..."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake's eye twitched, and he asked, "Will they hurt Naruto?"

"Maybe yes, maybe no."

Jiraiya shook his head and continued, "But sooner or later, Naruto will definitely clash with them, and that will be very dangerous..."

because…

Naruto signed a summoning contract with Mount Myōboku.

In a sense, Naruto Uzumaki was also his disciple.

Jiraiya was well aware of his disciples. Nagato led the dangerous Akatsuki organization. He might be the chosen one, or he might not be, but he aimed to change the ninja world, though he did so through dangerous means.

Naruto Uzumaki hails from Konoha and has the Nine-Tails, the strongest tailed beast, sealed within him. He may well be the chosen one, and this young man possesses exceptional ninja potential, making him a strong candidate to revolutionize the ninja world.

According to the Great Toad Sage's prophecy and Jiraiya's judgment, the two people who want to change the ninja world will inevitably clash sooner or later.

Jiraiya could no longer allow Naruto to stay by Kakashi Hatake's side. He wanted to teach Naruto in his own way and help the little guy grow up as soon as possible.

Kakashi Hatake frowned and continued, "But Kagura is in the village; shouldn't it be safer there?"

"But Kagura can't protect him forever."

Jiraiya shook his head, his expression extremely serious: "Kagura does indeed bear the responsibility of protecting Konoha, but to place all that responsibility on his shoulders... it's not good for him..."

That's not what I meant...

Kakashi Hatake waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that he did not have that idea.

"You must also train hard, and your student Uchiha Sasuke must be helped to grow up as soon as possible."

Jiraiya glanced at Kakashi Hatake and earnestly advised, "That organization seems to have Itachi Uchiha and Obito Uchiha in it. Don't have any hope for those who defected and escaped. If you encounter them again, do everything you can to kill them immediately..."

"!!!"

Kakashi Hatake's expression suddenly changed.

"I'll take Naruto away from Konoha first."

Jiraiya straightened up and continued, "That brat who's always clamoring to become Hokage, he should be able to help this time!"

Jiraiya planned to take Naruto Uzumaki with him to see Tsunade, because he had made an agreement with the two Hokage advisors to bring Tsunade back to serve as the Fifth Hokage.

but…

Tsunade might not agree.

Jiraiya believed that Naruto Uzumaki had the potential to be recognized by Tsunade, and wanted to take Naruto with him so that it would be easier to teach him his training.

"..."

Kakashi Hatake did not respond.

Because Kakashi Hatake was still pondering Jiraiya's words.

If Obito and Itachi were both in that organization, then he and his student Sasuke would inevitably clash with it sooner or later...

but…

Kakashi Hatake extended his palm, then slowly clenched it into a fist. Could he really do what Jiraiya said and kill Obito Uchiha?

"never mind."

Kakashi Hatake sighed, thinking of another person in that organization: "If Itachi Uchiha were also in that organization, Sasuke must grow up as quickly as possible..."

Kakashi Hatake planned to schedule a time to talk with Sasuke Uchiha about how to use and train the Sharingan.

Konoha Village.

Two figures wearing straw hats sat in a shop.

The two men, dressed in black robes adorned with auspicious cloud patterns, calmly enjoyed their lunch, which consisted of nothing more than a dish of natto, a few skewers of tricolor meatballs, and a cup of sweet soup.

One of them ate very seriously, gently picking up a string of three-colored meatballs and putting it in his mouth, savoring the sweetness emanating from the meatballs.

Does the food from my hometown still taste the same as it used to?

Another person grinned and asked a question, then slowly raised his head, revealing a ferocious and terrifying shark face. He was none other than Kisame Hoshigaki, an S-rank rogue ninja from Kirigakure and a member of the Akatsuki organization.

"..."

The person being questioned did not answer, but stared intently at the plate containing the three-colored dumplings, while still chewing the food carefully.

however…

Under the straw hat.

But it was a face that the Konoha ninjas hated most.

Itachi Uchiha, a member of the Akatsuki organization and an S-rank rogue ninja of Konoha.

"It's dangerous here."

Itachi Uchiha didn't answer Kisame Hoshigaki's question, but instead whispered a warning: "If we are discovered, we could be killed at any moment..."

"Are you worried about Akihara Kagura, who once defeated you?"

Kisame Hoshigaki completely ignored Itachi Uchiha's reminder, and even seemed somewhat interested: "If I have the chance, I'd really like to have a good fight with him..."

"It's best not to make such boastful claims."

Itachi Uchiha shook his head. His gaze fell upon some Konoha Jonin who had also come to this small shop for a meal, including the very familiar Kakashi Hatake and Kakashi's disciple Sasuke Uchiha. He said softly, "Kisame, we should go."

"Oh well."

Kisame Hoshigaki picked up the large sword wrapped in bandages beside him.

As they left, Kakashi Hatake noticed them and quietly instructed his companions Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi, signaling them to intercept the two figures dressed in black robes with auspicious cloud patterns.

"What's wrong?"

Sasuke Uchiha glanced curiously at Kakashi Hatake, then his eyes caught sight of the three-colored dumplings and natto on the table in the shop. A look of disgust flashed in his eyes: "I hate natto and sweet things the most..."

"Go and cultivate yourself first."

Kakashi Hatake dismissed his students.

After Sasuke Uchiha left, Kakashi Hatake's eyes showed a hint of seriousness as he flew towards the direction where Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi had gone!

the other side.

On a small path along the Nanhe River.

Kisame Hoshigaki and Itachi Uchiha were still chatting.

"It seems the organization's leader didn't send us on a mission..."

Kisame Hoshigaki, carrying the Samehada sword, chuckled and said, "However, since we're here, why not take this opportunity to take away Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? Akatsuki needs a Tailed Beast anyway."

"It's too hasty now..."

Itachi Uchiha did not quite agree with Kisame Hoshigaki's idea.

Because of the riots during the Chunin Exams in Konoha, Itachi Uchiha came to his hometown under the guise of intelligence gathering. He was worried that the death of the Third Hokage would invalidate his agreement with the Third Hokage, and that his younger brother, Sasuke Uchiha, would be in danger.

At this time...

Itachi Uchiha wanted to talk to Kagura Akihara, hoping that she would continue to keep her promise and not abandon it because of the Third Hokage's death.

to be frank.

This negotiation is a bit dangerous.

Itachi Uchiha was a little unsure.

Itachi Uchiha was very worried that after the Third Hokage's death, Kagura Akihara might completely lose control and suddenly start killing him whenever he saw him...

That's a pretty high possibility.

but.

Itachi Uchiha quickly lost the will to think.

Because their whereabouts had been discovered, Konoha Jonin Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai, having received instructions from Hatake Kakashi, had been tracking their trail and finally stopped in front of them, seemingly wanting to find out their true identities.

"Take off your straw hats."

With a cigarette dangling from his lips, Sarutobi Asuma slowly spoke, "Appearing in Konoha at this time, concealing their identity, seems like they're up to no good..."

"Mr. Asuma, Miss Red."

Uchiha Itachi reached out and unbuttoned the black robe with auspicious clouds, revealing one hand as he removed the straw hat from his head. The breeze from his hometown ruffled his hair.

"Uchiha... Itachi."

Sarutobi Asuma's eyes gradually grew heavy.

Because on the night of the massacre, Itachi Uchiha caused too much trouble by controlling Susanoo and the Three-Tails, and ruthlessly used the Tailed Beast Ball to slaughter his own clan. This cruel and terrifying method is still deeply engraved in the hearts of Konoha ninjas.

Kisame Hoshigaki.

Kisame Hoshigaki removed his straw hat and introduced himself with a sinister smile: "Itachi-san, I thought your only acquaintance in Konoha was that guy named Akihara Kagura!"

First update!

Kisame is the most suitable for the Hungry Ghost Realm...

But I really like Kisame...

(End of this chapter)