Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 330 Intelligence Paralysis

"Actually, there's another reason I called Toshiro here!"

"Something unexpected happened in the Mist Ninja area. Some missions can only be completed by a powerful ninja like Toshiro!"

As he spoke, the Third Hokage handed a mission scroll to Toshiro.

For some reason, since half a year ago, the intelligence work of the Mist Ninja has been getting better and better.

Some of the elite members of the Anbu (Anbu) would disappear without a trace after entering the territory of the Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Ninja).

Not to mention those pawns that were previously planted in the Mist Ninja.

They had no idea whether they were alive or dead, whether they had betrayed their country and surrendered to the enemy, or whether they had already sacrificed themselves.

He planned to use Orochimaru's matter to get Orochimaru to lend a hand, which would also help relieve the intelligence pressure on the Anbu.

"An intelligence mission for the secret service?"

Could this old man be planning to conspire with Danzo to trick me?

He knows the situation in the Mist Village without even needing to say it; it must be Obito causing trouble.

Even if it were someone I used to know, given his current mental state, he would probably still be seen as an obstacle and someone would try to use the power of the Mist Ninja to kill me.

"...Uh! The Third Hokage really thinks highly of me, with this mission on the scroll..."

He didn't say much, but his meaning was very clear.

The mission on this scroll is quite challenging. It requires not only infiltrating the Mist Village to ascertain the situation of the previous undercover agents, but also finding a way to make contact with them, gathering information on the newly appointed Fourth Mizukage, and investigating the inside story of the deals between the Mist Village and the Sand Village!

With this whole sequence of actions, even if Toshiro didn't want to go in the first place, how could he possibly complete so many tasks by himself?

Is the Third Hokage entrusting me with all the intelligence gathering that the Mist Ninja has accumulated over a long period of time?

"Toshiro! These missions... each one is of utmost importance... concerning how we deal with the Kirigakure ninja, and their newly appointed Fourth Mizukage!"

"I really had no other choice... that's why I found Toshiro... Please!"

Just as the Third Hokage said, the Mist Ninja got a new Fourth Mizukage, and then intelligence work became so difficult. Does this mean that the Mist Ninja on the other side is going to be restless again?

Moreover, he really didn't have any good candidates left. He had sent out all the people he could, but the results were minimal. He had originally planned to try sending someone from the Root.

But after trying a few times, he began to wonder if there was something wrong with the Root organization, causing problems with Konoha's intelligence network.

"A secret deal between the Sand Village and the Mist Village? What's going on?"

If he remembered correctly, the Sand Village and the Mist Village were currently locked in a fierce battle. Of course, Konoha was secretly supporting them.

Otherwise, given the Wind Kingdom's fragile logistical capabilities and its already depleted domestic finances, the war would probably have ended long ago.

"This is the news we received from the Sand Village. Under pressure from the Iwagakure Village, the Sand Village seems to be planning to end the war with the Kirigakure Village."

Although he didn't know why Toshiro was interested in this, the Third Hokage carefully explained the ins and outs of it.

He now needs to coax Toshiro into taking on this mission so he can keep track of the latest movements of the Mist Ninja and the Sand Ninja.

It's all Danzo's fault; he's becoming increasingly incompetent. He can't even handle basic intelligence work properly. If it weren't for the need to deal with the Uchiha, Danzo would have already sent Danzo home to retire.

Little did he know that the current Mist Ninja had most likely been infiltrated by White Zetsu and Obito, and it was hard to say whether they had controlled the Fourth Mizukage, but they could easily capture intelligence agents from other countries.

Especially at the roots of Konoha, anyone who comes will die, and any pair that comes will die.

"Hmm! A secret deal between wind and water? If that's the case..."

If I remember correctly, that woman, Yekura... was betrayed by Rasa because of a peace negotiation with Kirigakure.

He didn't know if his existence would affect this woman's fate.

"Since the Third Hokage has spoken, accepting this mission is not out of the question."

"But... this mission... wasn't it specially arranged by Danzo?"

"Toshiro is overthinking it. This mission was personally arranged by me, and it's just a perfectly normal intelligence mission!"

The Third Hokage emphasized the word 'normal' particularly, as if afraid that Toshiro wouldn't agree. He then continued:

"This mission is different from the past, especially the information about the Fourth Mizukage and their deal with the Sand Village. These are of paramount importance and crucial to the village's future response. I hope Toshiro will consider this carefully!"

Fortunately, based on the information he gathered and his observations, this Uchiha was not the kind of person who was "abnormal" in the head, nor did he have any ambition. Otherwise, he would not have been confident that he could persuade the other party.

Toshiro has decided to go see that old acquaintance he hasn't seen in a long time; the other person's silhouette under the night sky that time was truly unforgettable for him.

However, he didn't agree so readily. Instead, he scrutinized the Third Hokage's face, making the Third Hokage somewhat uncomfortable, before finally speaking: "Accepting this mission is no problem, but..."

Just as the Third Hokage's face showed a relieved joy, Toshiro's words made his expression change.

Toshiro continued, "This mission is too numerous and varied... I will only select a portion to complete. If the Third Hokage is dissatisfied, he can find someone else!"

"This…"

There are indeed quite a few missions this time, but there's nothing we can do about it. Konoha's intelligence network with Kirigakure is currently paralyzed.

He really needs someone to sort out the specifics of the situation.

Furthermore, the Fourth Mizukage and the deals between them are also impossible to ignore.

"If possible, we should focus on spying on the Fourth Mizukage, and... also on the movements of the Sand Village and the Mist Village."

Those intelligence agents haven't sent any news for so long, so they've probably all died in the line of duty. Even if there are any survivors, there are probably only a few scattered individuals.

After much deliberation, the Third Hokage made a decision, a decision that did not surprise Toshiro at all.

"In that case, I understand..."

With a faint sneer on his lips, Toshiro ignored the Third Hokage's expression, took the mission-related information, and left the Hokage's office.

As he left, he made a point of looking back at 'Yamato,' who was on duty next to the Third Hokage.

(End of this chapter)