Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu

Chapter 91 Orochimaru's Invitation, A Half-Day Trip with the Security Forces (First Update, Please Subscribe!)

The mask is removed, and the transformation is canceled.

Orochimaru, his face pale, appeared before Mikami Yu. The sinister aura emanating from him, like that of a venomous snake, made Mikami Yu gasp for breath and his heart race.

"I was planning to play a little longer, but—let's call it a day. Mikami-kun, you have even more ninja talent than I imagined."

Orochimaru licked his lips and said in a chilling tone.

"—Thank you for the compliment, Lord Orochimaru. I am unworthy of it."

Yu Mikami suppressed his shock and responded politely.

It was Orochimaru!

That's not surprising, that's not surprising at all.

At this time, Orochimaru was not yet the one who was a one-sided student whose strengths were completely countered by the Mangekyou Sharingan.

He is currently in his thirties or forties, in the prime of his life. A few years ago, he made great contributions in the Second Shinobi World War. He hadn't even had time to play with the "Cursed Seal" and "Reanimation Jutsu" yet, which would have messed up his soul. He is a true Kage-level powerhouse in every aspect.

Even Jiraiya now might not be his match.

Therefore, it was only natural that I was suppressed throughout the entire process.

but----

What exactly is this guy trying to do?

"Well, it seems you have a lot of questions for me, but this isn't the place to discuss them in detail, because someone is coming soon because of your signal flare."

Orochimaru licked his lips and said calmly, "I can only tell you that the owner of this mask is someone else, the one who is truly targeting you. I just happened to be passing by and borrowed his identity to play with you. If you want to know more about the truth—"

"Then come to the research institute to find me. I'll be waiting for you there."

With that, Orochimaru's figure disappeared into the earth without a trace.

After a while.

Several figures dressed in dark green ninja vests with embroidered pool paddles on their arms rushed over from the other side of the forest and landed next to Mikami Yu: "What happened? What was that signal flare just now?"

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Half an hour later.

Yu Mikami walked out of the Konoha Police Department building.

Yes, that's right. The people who rushed over after seeing the signal flare were all members of the security force, that is, members of the Uchiha clan. Incidents within Konoha Village theoretically fall within their jurisdiction, and since Mikami Yu's training ground is near the Naka River, they were the first to arrive.

Although Mikami Yu explained the whole story in a truncated manner, saying that the signal flare was "accidentally triggered," several Uchiha still took him to the security building, questioned him carefully for a long time, and took a statement.

Yu Mikami was also speechless about this.

After all, he couldn't really shift the blame to Orochimaru, otherwise it would be like "Who dares to accuse me?" He could only admit that it was his own mistake.

Fortunately, his resume was outstanding: he graduated first in his class from the Ninja Academy, was personally taught ninjutsu by Hiruzen Sarutobi, studied under Minato Namikaze, was highly appreciated by Tsunade, had Obito as a teammate, and his father had even shed blood for Konoha—he was definitely a model citizen, a true Konoha whirlwind.

So in the end, it was just a symbolic reprimand and education.

After the formalities were completed, Fugaku Uchiha, who was currently serving as a squad leader in the security forces, personally escorted Yu Mikami out: "Ahem, Genin Mikami, that was just for work purposes, don't mind it. Actually, Minato and I are friends, and we often eat together."

"—So you're Uncle Fugaku. I've often heard Minato mention you, saying you're one of Konoha's top Fire Release masters."

Yu Mikami immediately launched into commercial hype.

Fugaku Uchiha was taken aback: "Minato—did he really say that about me?"

"Of course, Mr. Minato greatly admires you."

Everyone carries the flowery sedan chair.

Anyway, it's impossible for Fugaku Uchiha to actually go to Minato Namikaze to verify everything, and their relationship should indeed be okay, so there's nothing wrong with what Yu Mikami said.

Fugaku Uchiha was in high spirits: "Hey, it's all just empty titles. With the Third Hokage and Jiraiya, and so many other seniors around, how could I be considered a master? — But I seem to recall Minato mentioning that you have a lot of talent in Fire Release and swordsmanship?"

"Um?"

Mikami Yu hesitated slightly.

Fugaku Uchiha then said, "Perfect timing. Our Uchiha clan also specializes in these two areas. We happen to have a few children in the clan who are about your age. You can have a spar with them if you have the chance, and see how well Minato's disciples are doing."

"I dare not. It should be me asking the sons of noblemen to generously offer their guidance."

Yu Mikami said.

"Haha, you're quite the talker, much better than Obito."

Fugaku Uchiha was probably just being polite at first, but after a few words, he found Yu Mikami more and more agreeable, and his tone became more sincere: "You and Obito are teammates, so you can come and visit the Uchiha clan more often. I'm usually at the clan on weekends, so I can ask those kids for you."

"Thank you very much, Uncle Fugaku."

After leaving the security building.

Yu Mikami stopped on the street in Konoha Village, looked up at the sun in the sky for a while, then sighed and turned to walk towards the Konoha Research Institute.

He had roughly figured out what had happened today.

But I still have to go to Orochimaru's place.

After all, normally, Yu Mikami shouldn't know the so-called "truth".

Thinking about it—

With Tsunade and Minato Namikaze backing him up, Orochimaru probably wouldn't dare to do anything that crosses the line to him, right?

At this moment.

Konoha Research Institute, a laboratory filled with sophisticated instruments and research samples.

Leaning on his cane, Shimura Danzo forcefully suppressed his anger, coldly staring at the man with his back to him: "Orochimaru! You'd better give me a reasonable explanation for why you interfered with Root's assessment of Mikami Yu's contact?"

"Oh?"

Orochimaru, who was examining a petri dish under the microscope, didn't turn around. He merely narrowed his eyes slightly, a slight smile playing on his lips: "So it's Lord Danzo. You came all this way, only for such a trivial matter?"

"A small matter?"

Danzo Shimura frowned, his anger growing even stronger: "I am looking for suitable seedlings for the roots, guiding them onto the right path, so that the great tree of Konoha can grow even more lush and verdant. This is related to the future of Konoha!"

You dare to obstruct even something like this? Are you challenging the authority of the root?

"Don't forget who helped you climb to this position!"

"—Lord Danzo, you flatter me."

Orochimaru finally turned around, licking his lips: "We are all people who walk in the shadows, why bother with such high-sounding words? I'll just say it bluntly, that brat named Mikami Yu has the potential to become a researcher, but it would be a waste for him to become an obedient sword in Root."

"Only with me can his true value be discovered."

"and----"

Orochimaru paused, then continued, "Don't forget, that kid's teacher is Minato Namikaze, the rising star of the Yellow Flash." Jiraiya, that idiot, seems determined to pass on his mantle to him, and Hiruzen-sensei also seems to favor him. If he were to achieve further great merit in the upcoming war—

What do you think will happen?

"You mean—Minato Namikaze might be competing with you for the position of Fourth Hokage?"

Danzo Shimura squinted, finally grasping the key point.