I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 361 When you run into an acquaintance at a bathhouse, the most appropriate thing to do is pretend you don't know each other.

"I wish to discuss great undertakings and create a better future with you. I look forward to your reply. —Zhu Ping"

After reading the invitation, Tatsuma smiled. Choppei was the most powerful of the many rogue ninja organizations in Kirigakure, and it was also Tatsuma's first target for contact at the time.

However, by a twist of fate, he inadvertently became the de facto controller of a small rogue ninja organization.

Zhu Ping's purpose in inviting them was simple: he mentioned that he was about to launch an uprising and invited the "Demon Ninja Team" to join him. In the invitation, Zhu Ping also hinted that he had won over many other organizations and even had overseas support.

This confirmed Tatsuma's suspicion that the team accompanying Shuhei on the return of supplies must include people from Kumogakure. As for whether it was the new AB combination and Suzuyui, he would need to investigate further.

Thinking of this, Tatsuma rummaged through his desk and found a piece of paper that looked a bit thicker and had a faint embossed texture. He picked up his pen and wrote down the contents of his reply, and at the end, he wrote:

"Takasugi Shinsuke of the Demon Ninja Team".

After such a long period of fermentation, Tatsuma believed that the mere mention of "Takasugi Shinsuke" was enough to make Chopei realize the importance of the Oni Ninja Team to the rogue ninja group's counterattack on Kirigakure.

After looking at the address left in the letter, Tatsuma sensed the Flying Thunder God Technique closest to the address and disappeared instantly. Just as Minato and the others finished their work, Tatsuma returned.

"Katsura and I will check the intelligence. Kondo Kono and Kamui, you two are in charge of guarding."

Although he sensed that no one around him was conscious, Tatsuma still used their respective code names. The group nodded, Tenka and Sento left, while Minato and Tatsuma began to check the intelligence.

The intelligence personnel of the Demon Ninja Squad can only send back a limited amount of information to Konoha each time, so they can only send back the key information. There is also a large backlog of information, as well as some new information, all of which Tatsuma and Minato need to review.

At the same time, we must also be wary of whether there is any false information among the intelligence being sent back.

It wasn't that Tatsuma didn't trust the Konoha ninjas who remained in the Land of Water, but rather that carefully checking everything was a necessary step to avoid making mistakes.

The two worked until dawn, finally completing their task and putting all the intelligence information back in its proper place. Chenma then ordered them to remain hidden.

Soon, a ninja awoke. Yamabuki rubbed his sore eyes and tried to adjust his vision to receive the surrounding light. However, he soon realized that something was wrong.

He noticed that all his companions seemed to have a red mark on their necks. He quickly touched his own neck and felt a sticky sensation from his fingertips and pads. He looked down and saw that the sticky red grime had stained his fingers.

"Get up! Get up now!"

Although he didn't know what had happened, Yamabuki immediately became alert. The ninjas around him also woke up at his shouts and quickly realized that something was wrong.

Panic and tension filled the small building. Usamaru, his face dark, asked, "Who were on night watch yesterday?!"

Several ninjas slowly raised their hands, responding with some fear. They remembered that they were on night watch last night, so how did they end up in their dormitory after waking up?

Among these people were native rogue ninjas from Kirigakure, those who had followed Usamaru before, and those who had been recruited in the past year or so. There were also spies from Konoha, but their identities were not discovered.

Just as Usamaru was about to get angry at the few people on duty, a somewhat familiar but not very familiar voice came from not far away.

"Between living in your humble abode, the beast within you has succumbed to depravity. You no longer seem worthy of being called the Demon Ninja Squad."

Usamaru and Yamabuki turned around and saw a very thin boy standing next to him, along with several people who looked to be the same age.

"Lord Takasugi Shinsuke?"

For a second, his brain went blank, and Usamaru finally remembered this person he hadn't seen for over a year, with whom he had only exchanged a few messages via fax. At the same time, he also recalled the helplessness he felt when facing him.

At the same time, Usamaru glanced at the people around "Takasugi Shinsuke": one with long, straight black hair and a smile, one with short, spiky hair and an arrogant expression, and another with his upper body wrapped in bandages and holding an umbrella inside the house.

The umbrella was something Sento took from some unlucky guy's house last night while he was patrolling the area, and it just so happens to match the new character design that Tatsuma had created for him.

Takasugi Shinsuke turned his head slightly, glanced at the three of them, and then looked back at Usamaru, saying, "These three are the real Oni Ninja Team: Katsura Kotaro, Kondo Kono, and Kamui."

"The real Oni Ninja Team?"

As Yamabuki murmured, she suddenly felt a chill on her neck. Minato, who was most in sync with Tatsuma, had already appeared behind Yamabuki, holding a regular kunai to Yamabuki's neck.

"I thought you were only ambushed when you were unconscious, but now it seems that it's all the same."

Minato's words had a strange tone, as if he wanted to chuckle but was holding it back. In fact, he wanted to imitate Tatsuma's demeanor, but he couldn't be that crazy.

In addition, he was still getting used to his dentures, which led to his strange accent. However, to Yamabuki and the others, his accent was not strange, but eerie.

The spies from Konoha had already pretty much recognized the identities of the group, and as they looked at each other, their faces showed even greater fear.

When Usamaru turned around, he saw the ninjas who had been borrowed from the original "Demon Ninja Team," their faces pale and filled with terror.

He quickly softened his tone and said, "Lord Katsura Kotaro, please...please don't make things difficult for Yamabuki. He's just too surprised and already trusts you all."

"Hmph! You dare to claim trust after only our first meeting? Aren't you afraid we're imposters?"

Despite saying this, Minato still kept the kunai away from Yamabuki. When Yamabuki finally got a chance to catch his breath, he involuntarily let out a long breath and staggered.

"I received Zhu Ping's letter and replied to it. You can wait to contact them and prepare for the meeting."

Tatsuma spoke to Usamaru, who nodded instinctively, as he dared not disobey Takasugi Shinsuke. But the next second, he asked in confusion:

"However, Zhuping's side has recently suffered repeated attacks from Kirigakure, with more than 30% of their personnel killed or wounded. Even at their peak, they are no match for Kirigakure's forces. Now..."

"They received help from overseas. If my intelligence is correct, it might be the Hidden Cloud Village."

Upon hearing Tatsuma's words, Usamaru's expression changed drastically. He exclaimed, "They're colluding with other villages?! Lord Takasugi Shinsuke, we absolutely cannot!"

"How many more times do I need to repeat myself? What is my purpose?"

Tatsuma grinned and said, "I don't care who Zhuping and the others found. As long as they can create an opportunity for me to destroy Kirigakure, that's enough."

As for the ninjas of Kumogakure, if they harbor ill intentions, then once I destroy Kirigakure, they will be next.

"Can"

Usamaru wanted to say something, but when he saw that the shrew next to "Takasugi Shinsuke" also had a fierce look in his eyes, he could only lower his head and dare not speak.

Once Yamabuki had recovered from her shock, she moved closer to Usamaru and said, "Usamaru-sama, actually the intervention of the Cloud Village ninjas might not be a bad thing. Their goal might be to harm the Land of Water."

But to achieve their goal, they will inevitably stand against the Hidden Mist Village's leadership, meaning they will have to help us overthrow the existing Hidden Mist Village system. Once we eliminate internal troubles, we can turn our guns on external threats.

In fact, everyone could tell that Yamabuki was just trying to comfort himself. After all, since Kumogakure had chosen to get involved, they couldn't just become their pawns; they would definitely have a backup plan.

However, if Takasugi Shinsuke's information is correct, then the cooperation between Zhuping and Kumogakure is a done deal. At the same time, Takasugi Shinsuke also agrees to this cooperation and is even willing to work together with Zhuping's side.

In this way, they have no way to stop the Cloud Village ninjas from getting involved, so they might as well accept their fate and give themselves a psychological excuse to cooperate with other villages.

Usamaru pursed his lips, then nodded and said, "That makes sense."

Tatsuma, not wanting to continue the conversation, said, "You guys go and make the arrangements. Let me know when Zhuping's people arrange the meeting. I'll be here for the time being."

"Yes, Lord Takasugi Shinsuke."

Usamaru nodded and then said, "Then I'll have someone arrange accommodations for you and the other adults."

"Um."

Zhuping's efficiency is much higher than that of Usamaru and his group. Tatsuma only sent his reply last night, and in less than a day, Zhuping sent someone to visit.

After confirming that the "Demon Ninja Team" was indeed a rogue ninja team led by Takasugi Shinsuke, the time and place of the meeting were quickly determined. Two days later, a group of rogue ninjas from the south bank would also be meeting at the same time.

Two days wasn't a long time. After Tatsuma and Minato found Konoha's spies and learned some details, the time was almost up.

Calculating the time, Tatsuma, along with his three-person team, Usamaru, and Yamabuki, headed to the location agreed upon with Shuhei.

Unlike the sneaky Usamaru, Shikihira directly occupied a city as his base. When it got dark, Tatsuma and the others were taken to the reception room of the government office, but there were not many people inside.

The person in charge of the talks had obviously not arrived yet; only a few people were there to serve him. Chenma narrowed his eyes, knowing that Zhu Ping was trying to suppress him. After all, the primary and secondary positions of the alliance had to be determined from the very beginning of its establishment.

Clearly, Zhu Ping did not want the main position to fall into other hands, but Chen Ma was not angry. After all, why should an outsider like him be angry?

Before long, the group of rogue ninja from the south bank was also brought in. The moment they pushed open the door, Tatsuma's gaze naturally fell upon them. In just one glance, the four members of Tatsuma's team and the other group instantly fell silent.

In the silence, two murderous auras subtly clashed and spread. The waiters, Usamaru, and Yamabuki looked bewildered, not knowing what their relationship was.

"Please sit down."

Tatsuma stood up, pointed to the seat opposite him, and the other team was led by a girl of similar age to Tatsuma. She stared intently at Tatsuma and walked over to him in a few steps.

His eyes held an undisguised murderous intent, but a forced smile played on his lips as he extended his hand and said, "Lekuda, may I ask who you are?"

Usamaru and the waiter from the square became increasingly bewildered. They didn't know each other? But if they didn't know each other, where did this murderous aura come from?

"Lecoo? Camel? What a great name."

Tatsuma didn't answer immediately, but instead praised the girl's name, saying that if the three syllables were reversed, it would be a different name.

Yecang.

Tatsuma smiled, shook hands with Yokura, and said, "Takasugi Shinsuke, nice to meet you."

Upon hearing the name, Ye Cang narrowed her eyes, feeling her hand gripping hers. She desperately wanted to attack, but she gritted her teeth and released the grip, saying through gritted teeth:

"So, you're the famous Takasugi Shinsuke. How many more figures do you have that I don't know about?"

"You want to know about my past so soon? It makes me shy."

(End of this chapter)