Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 97 Urgent Mission (Please Subscribe)

"Lady Mikoto, you should consider things from other perspectives. If the clan leader didn't send anyone to help you, you could have come to me for help instead of thinking you can handle these things and trying to tough it out."

Despite being much younger than Mikoto, Uchiha Yoichi showed no mercy when scolding a gentle and beautiful woman in her twenties.

"I'm sorry, Yang Yi-kun, it's me."

"Alright, stop making up stories. It's just to save face for Uchiha Fugaku. Come with me."

Uchiha Yoichi spoke to Lady Mikoto, who followed behind him like a secretary, nodding cautiously as she listened to his words.

The reason why Mikoto was so humble in front of Uchiha Yoichi was because she had done something shameful.

Although later that night, Mikoto wondered if it was some kind of illusion or secret technique that caused her to lose control of her bladder twice.

However, she herself is an Uchiha, and she is very clear about the clan's genjutsu and abilities. There are methods to control people with the Sharingan, but there is absolutely no way to control someone to lose control of their bladder with genjutsu.

Besides, she wasn't under any illusion spells at the time.

She even signed a compensation agreement afterward, and now she's running errands for Uchiha Yoichi. The two are no longer on equal footing, but rather one is superior to the other.

Moreover, Mikoto felt that she had made two mistakes today. One was that she didn't ask Uchiha Yoichi for help when she was short of help, which wasted time. The other was that she talked to Kushina, and at that time, Mikoto could sense that Uchiha Yoichi was a little resistant to Kushina.

That's why she followed Uchiha Yoichi like a little secretary, meekly accepting her lesson.

"Yoichi-kun, is it wrong to talk to Kushina?"

Uchiha Yoichi said, "It's possible, but her identity is a bit sensitive. You might as well ask the clan head; he'll tell you what to do. Besides, Kushina has four ANBU protecting her."

".I see."

After Mikoto finished speaking, she thought to herself, "Four members of the Anbu must have extraordinary identities."

Although she and Kushina got along quite well, if Kushina's identity was sensitive and their close relationship caused trouble for the clan, then she'd better give up.

"I just find it troublesome, but if you feel you can get along with her, then being friends is fine too. Just remember you're from the Uchiha clan; the Uchiha clan is not to be bullied."

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, even though Mikoto wasn't a hardliner, she felt a slight sense of pride and emotion.

"Also, if you ever go out of the village to represent me in business, remember to change your clothes."

"Change clothes? What clothes do you want to change into?"

"Ninja attire and casual clothes are forbidden. The former will make the other party feel oppressed, and the latter will appear too casual. Just look at how other businessmen dress and learn from them. When you are busy with business, you are a businessman."

Uchiha Yoichi slowly brainwashed Mrs. Mikoto, saying that she had been in the ninja academy as a child, became a ninja after leaving the academy, and then got married and became a housewife. How much worldly experience could a woman with such a simple background have?

"If you don't know what to wear, I can have someone prepare a few outfits for you."

"Thank you, Yang Yi-jun."

Mikoto hesitated for a moment, but still thanked her. She really didn't know what ordinary businessmen needed to wear, and she didn't know how to buy it herself.

Meanwhile, many images were already flashing through Uchiha Yang's mind: a fitted suit and short skirt, long, slender legs in black stockings. And if only Mrs. Mikoto were given a single ponytail and glasses!

They quickened their pace.

Afterwards, Uchiha Yoichi took Mikoto to find two members of his clan, a man and a woman, both ordinary people who were not ninjas; they were quite knowledgeable and could easily do things like counting and running errands.

Uchiha Yoichi originally wanted to pay them wages, but when the two clansmen heard that they were helping Uchiha Yoichi, they refused to accept wages, saying that the money given by the Uchiha welfare system was already enough for their family to live comfortably.

On the surface, he couldn't persuade her, but Uchiha Yoichi privately told Mrs. Mikoto to give them some compensation at the end of the month, and then left.

Even after Uchiha Yoichi left, Mikoto was still surprised; the respect her clansmen showed her was almost on par with that of the clan leader.

And this was only the first time the Uchiha clan received this benefit.

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"The Third Raikage? Is it really him?"

After hearing the report from the Anbu, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked incredulously.

"Based on the intelligence that has been transmitted back, it is now clear that the other side is an elite squad led by the Third Raikage."

The member of the Dark Guard calmly replied that some of them were from a mountain tribe who used secret techniques to control flying animals for aerial reconnaissance.

"The military supplies that the village recently lost must have all been stolen by the Third Raikage."

Koharu Utatane frowned and asked, "How did they take the things? What happened to the sealing techniques on the supplies? Did they seal away ninjas to follow them?"

To ensure the safety of supplies, Konoha Village specially ordered the sealing team to seal them, and only specific storage scrolls could hold them.

The ANBU replied, "Based on our observations, the Third Raikage packed all the supplies into a single container."

Upon hearing this, Mitokado Homura said, "The jar... it should be the Amber Purification Bottle from Kumogakure. I heard that the other side used this to seal the Eight-Tails."

"The Third Raikage actually led an elite squad to infiltrate the Land of Fire and intercept our supplies. How can we just abandon them like this?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, his face grim, was about to call the other party shameless, but then he remembered the old tradition of the Cloud Village being envious of monsters.

Steal or rob anything that catches your eye!

It seems this isn't the first time the Third Raikage has done this; he's robbed Iwagakure before, and now he's doing it again to Konoha.

boom.

The door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open, and Danzo walked in.

"Danzo, what brings you here?"

"Of course it's about what you're talking about, Hiruzen. Don't forget that Root is also an indispensable force within the village."

After Danzo finished speaking, he took out a piece of information and placed it on the table, then continued...

"This is the information that Root has gathered about the elite squad around the Third Raikage. Although it's not complete, it can still be used to our advantage. Also, it seems that the same thing is happening in the Land of Earth, and the Third Raikage's son is there."

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the intelligence scroll and looked at it. From the information from Root, he learned that the Third Raikage was involved in all aspects of life, including sensory ninjas.

It would be difficult to encircle them.

"Danzo, what are your thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, Danzo glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and sneered inwardly, saying, "Besides surrounding and killing them, the only other option is to use the same method against Kumogakure."

However, you know how difficult the first method is, Hiruzen. Only you, in person, can kill the Third Raikage. As for the second method, Root has learned that the Cloud Ninja have deployed many ninja in the Land of Hot Springs, making it very difficult to pass through.

The Hokage's office suddenly fell silent, with only the sound of Hiruzen Sarutobi striking a match to light his pipe.

The Third Raikage can't ignore this, otherwise Konoha's logistics and procurement won't be guaranteed, unless he, as Hokage, personally supervises the transportation.

However, managing such a highly mobile elite squad would be extremely difficult.

The second method is also unsuitable. The Third Raikage must be dealt with first, otherwise, if the enemy's ninja village causes trouble within the Land of Fire, the Daimyo's government will definitely hold them accountable.

"Notify Hatake Sakumo"

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could finish speaking, an ANBU member knocked on the door and entered, handing over a report scroll.

Upon opening it, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately frowned.

When Kushina went to the Uchiha clan's territory, she suddenly sat down on the ground while talking with Uchiha Yoichi as she was leaving. Although an examination revealed that the seal was not loose and there were no signs of being under a genjutsu, Kushina's face was flushed and her whole body was trembling slightly.

Does the Uchiha clan have designs on Kurama (the Nine-Tails)?

This was the first thought that popped into Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind, but he then shook his head. According to the records left by Tobirama-sensei, only the Mangekyou Sharingan could control the Nine-Tails.

While Uchiha Yoichi was a genius, he only had three tomoe, and Kushina wasn't under the influence of genjutsu.

However, this matter cannot be ignored, as the Nine-Tails' proximity to the Uchiha clan is a taboo in the village.

The reason why the Nine-Tails was sealed inside Mito was because Madara Uchiha controlled the Nine-Tails to attack the village, and the First Hokage took the Nine-Tails away.

This matter must be strictly prevented!

"Hiruzen, what happened?"

Danzo noticed that Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned after reading the scroll, and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"It's nothing, we'll deal with it later."

Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly put the scroll away. If Danzo knew that this matter was related to Yoichi Uchiha, he would definitely cause a scene.

"Notify Sakumo Hatake and Orochimaru to come over here."

After receiving their orders, the Anbu left the Hokage's office. Danzo, upon hearing this, asked, "You plan to send those two, each leading elite ninjas, to deal with the Third Raikage? They're strong enough, but it'll be difficult to kill him."

Although Sakumo Hatake is an extremely powerful Wind Release ninja, he would still have a hard time against the Third Raikage.

"Then tell me, how many ninjas would it take to kill the Third Raikage?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said irritably, "With so many people, the Third Raikage can just run away. Given his mobility, the Konoha ninja might not be able to catch up."

With roughly equal numbers, it would be difficult to kill the opponent, after all, the Third Raikage was a ninja who could fight the Eight-Tails for three days; even if he personally took action, it would be difficult to find an opportunity.

Only a roughly equal number of elite ninjas with exceptional skills can hold off the Third Raikage; only by keeping the Third Raikage occupied for a long time, making it impossible for him to gain anything, will the Third Raikage leave.

Otherwise, if the village's leader plays hide-and-seek in the enemy country for too long, and successfully holds Konoha hostage for one day, Kumogakure will lose one day.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't want to kill the Third Raikage, but the chances were slim. If he made a move, it would likely be a waste of time. Therefore, using a safer method to drive the opponent away was the better choice.

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Soon, Sakumo Hatake and Orochimaru arrived at the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi addressed the two directly, saying, "Sakumo, Orochimaru, I have a mission for you."

After recounting the Third Raikage's rampage throughout the Land of Fire, both Sakumo Hatake and Orochimaru wore solemn expressions.

Orochimaru quickly guessed Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose: "Sensei, are you planning to send me and Sakumo-senpai to stop the Third Raikage?"

"Yes, the enemy also has a sensory ninja. Surrounding and killing them is not realistic. As long as we hold them off and don't give them any chance to cause trouble, we will have achieved our goal."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, then continued, "The enemy has thirteen people. Sakumo, you and Orochimaru can lead three squads. Are you confident?"

After thinking for a moment, Hatake Sakumo said, "I'm confident I can hold off the Third Raikage, but I hope the Third Hokage can provide me with support in the ninja squad."

The implication is that they need elite ninjas. In this situation, Chunin are basically not needed. They would exhaust their chakra by using a few ninjutsu, so there's not much point in them going.

"Sakumo, tell me your plans."

"The Ino-Shika-Cho trio of ninjas, if they work together, can keep the Third Raikage's subordinates in check: Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Aburame. This will ensure we don't lose track of them. Finally, I hope for a ninja skilled in Wind Release."

Wind counters Lightning. Due to its geographical environment, most of the ninjas in Kumogakure are of the Lightning attribute, so using ninjas skilled in the Wind attribute to deal with them would be more effective.

"A ninja in the village skilled in Wind Release."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a while but couldn't find many; ninjas with this chakra nature are rare, and those who have mastered Wind Release to an excellent degree are even rarer.

Suddenly, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head to look at Danzo beside him. Wasn't this a ready-made Wind Release master? He knew his old teammate's strength; Danzo was even more skilled in Wind Release ninjutsu than him.

Danzo felt a chill run down his spine as he immediately noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze.

"Monkey, are you trying to get rid of me?!"

"Cough cough!!"

Danzo reacted quickly. He coughed twice and then showed his bandaged hand and right eye. This was an injury he had recently sustained. Although it had healed, the bandages had not been removed.

"If it's not possible, then let this old man go."

Seeing Danzo's condition, Koharu Utatane felt a pang of pity and asked, "Danzo, is your injury healed?"

"This little injury is nothing!"

Mitomon Homura also spoke up, "What will happen to Root if you leave the village? The village still relies heavily on Root's intelligence, and you're injured, so it's best not to push yourself."

"How can contributing to the village be considered reluctant?"

After saying that, Danzo glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi. He would only stay if Hiruzen, the Hokage, spoke up.

However, before Hiruzen Sarutobi could speak, Sakumo Hatake interjected, "Third Hokage, I hope to include Yoichi Uchiha in this mission. Although he is young, he is quite strong and will be of great help to this mission."

As for the other team members, let the Third Hokage arrange them.

"Uchiha Yoichi? Okay, I'll have someone inform him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, recalling the information he had just received about Kushina, immediately thought it would be good to send him out of the village on a mission, at least to keep him away from the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki for a while, so he readily agreed to Sakumo Hatake's request.

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