I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 704: Doing someone else's work is actually an accusation of their incompetence.

"Knock knock knock~"

In the rainforest, amidst the drizzling rain, a row of kunai is nailed to a large tree, and standing beside the tree is a person with one eye covered, one arm in a sling, and an X-shaped scar on his chin.

His single eye glanced at the kunai, his face showing no fear, even a hint of disdain, as he said, "Hanzo, it's been many years. Have you become so cowardly that you don't even dare to draw your sword? Trying to test this old man with such methods?"

"There's nothing to talk about with you Konoha ninjas anyway. You can leave now, and I won't pursue your crime of invading my Land of Rain."

Not far away, behind another large tree, a figure appeared, wearing a special gas mask, carrying a strangely shaped scythe, and his eyes were fixed on Danzo.

"Don't want to talk? Then why did you show up here at my invitation?"

Danzo walked towards Hanzo, but after a few steps, his raised foot did not land. Danzo glanced down, then shook his head and said, "It seems that Hanzo, who dared to declare war on the entire ninja world, died in the Second Shinobi World War."

"snort!"

Hanzo snorted, then waved his hand. A steel wire was pulled away from Danzo's feet, which hadn't yet landed, and Danzo finally stepped down.

"Speak, what schemes and plots does Konoha have this time?"

Hanzo looked at Danzo who had walked up to him and asked warily.

Danzo wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he asked, "You should know more about that rising ninja organization in your Land of Rain than I do, right?"

"They are just a bunch of children's ideal playmates, and what they do is entirely beneficial to my Rain Kingdom."

"If it's just a self-organized team, then it certainly won't threaten your position."

After Danzo finished speaking, he fell silent. Hanzo frowned. He also wanted to remain silent, but after a while, he said impatiently, "If you're here to sow discord, then you can leave."

Upon hearing this, Danzo revealed a smile that anyone would recognize as malicious. He glanced to the side, gazing into the distance, and then said in a low voice, "Lately, your Rain Village has been frequently harassed by the Iwa Village."

"Hmph, trying to connect the Iwa ninja with those kids with just a few words? Do you think I've gone senile?"

Hanzo's face darkened. If Danzo's tactics were really just such simple provocations, then today's meeting and all the arrangements made beforehand had been a waste.

However, Danzo remained calm and reached into his robes. Hanzo instantly became wary, but all he received in return was a disdainful look from Danzo.

Danzo reached into his pocket and pulled out a scroll, saying, "Both of the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki from Iwagakure have helped that ninja organization. If you don't believe the evidence I've provided, you can investigate it yourself."

Hanzo hesitated for a moment, then took the scroll, opened it, and began to read it. After a quick glance, Hanzo's brows furrowed.

Five or six years ago, Yahiko and his group actually had contact with Iwagakure ninja, and even with Jinchuriki, who were extremely important ninjas in the village. Moreover, if Danzo's information is true, these two Jinchuriki provided considerable assistance to the organization's construction and expansion.

But Hanzo shook his head and said, "I will not believe your nonsense. Back then, Onoki wrote to me explaining the reasons for this matter and also proposed sending ninjas into my Land of Rain to investigate."

"But I refused them. Now you're bringing this up again; this attempt to sow discord is far too clumsy."

"Then why do you think the Jinchuriki of the Four-Tails and Five-Tails were able to appear unharmed in the Land of Rain after their battle with our Fourth Hokage?"

"this"

Hanzo was speechless, while Danzo said, "Perhaps you don't know the background of the three leaders of that organization? Their teacher is Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha."

You should also be aware of the relationship between Jiraiya and the Fourth Hokage. Back then, the three of them used this relationship to take the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki from the Fourth Hokage's clutches.

"In that case, even if someone instructed these three to replace me, it should be the work of your Konoha."

"What does your Land of Rain have that Konoha would covet?"

Danzo shook his head and said, "If this isn't enough to convince you, then what if the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki were in your Land of Rain right now, still hanging around with those children?"

"Impossible! Last time, when the Jinchūriki was lost, Iwagakure..."

"Iwagakure sent ninja to search the area, right? So what are they doing now? What do you think those Iwagakure ninja who intend to enter the Land of Rain are doing?"

Danzo, looking confident and in control, said, "Send your men to investigate. Don't think that just because you're on your own turf, there's nothing you can't control."

Two years ago, after the war ended, Rōshi and Han from Iwagakure disappeared, so much so that neither of them showed up during the invasion of the Cloud Village a year ago.

Danzo investigated for a long time before discovering that this was a deal between two Jinchūriki and Onoki.

After the war ended, the village allowed them to leave freely. Danzo didn't really know where the two Jinchuriki went, since even he couldn't have intelligence covering the entire ninja world.

Even the Land of Rain, which he suspected, lacked the capacity for a thorough search. All he needed to do was arouse Hanzo's suspicion; the Hanzo of today was no longer the magnanimous man he once was.

Hanzo, his face grim, said, "Why have you come to tell me all this? To see the Land of Rain and the Hidden Stone Village at war?"

"No, it's just that some people have to die. As for the reason, you don't need to know."

"Is this Konoha's will, or yours?"

"Is there any difference?"

"Ha! You're not even a Konoha ninja anymore. The only thing I value about you is your former status in Konoha. If you come here all alone, I won't consider any of your requests."

"What if this is Konoha's intention?"

"Then let Sakamoto Tatsuma come and talk to me!"

After Hanzo finished speaking, Danzo shook his head and said, "Don't overestimate your own importance. Besides, the Fourth Hokage can't possibly get involved in this matter, and I've already explained why."

"Haha~ So Sakamoto Tatsuma is also someone who harms his fellow disciples."

Hanzo seemed to be implying something, and Danzo's face darkened, but he didn't react. He simply said, "I will only stay in the Land of Rain for three days. If you want my help, decide within three days. Otherwise, I will not wait."

After saying that, Danzo turned and left with a flick of his sleeve. It was a pity that there was no door in this rainforest where he could vent his anger!

After Danzo left, Hanzo remained standing in the same spot. After a while, a Rain Ninja, also wearing a gas mask and whose face was obscured, appeared beside Hanzo and asked:

"Lord Hanzo, everything Danzo said is without any evidence. Are we really going to go through the trouble of investigating based on his words alone?"

"What do you think of Yahiko and those other young people?"

Hanzo asked, and Yu Ren paused before replying, "Benefiting the country and its people."

"But he overstepped his bounds; that was what I was supposed to do."

"I understand, Lord Hanzo. I will make the arrangements immediately."

(End of this chapter)