Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

"It's not impossible, but that would mean scrapping our entire previous plan and starting all over again..."

However, after hearing his older brother's plan, Handsome Scorpion's father also felt it was very promising. Although he already had a beloved granddaughter, that unfilial son was no longer important. However, he was still his precious son, and because his precious son ran away from home for no reason, his reputation in the village was not good. After all, he was the hope of the whole village. Now that he had become a rogue ninja, even if his family could protect him, they still felt a little awkward.

If you were to give your precious son the title of a top spy, things would be different. Not to mention them, it would be much better for Karin as well. Although her family could protect her, Sasori is currently known as a traitorous ninja who has been secretly injured. Even though few people talk about it because of them, and the next generation may not know, many of the elderly people who are still alive still remember him. Their precious grandson is so famous, and if someone were to spread the word one day, it would inevitably have some impact on Karin.

If it's a spy sent out by the village, then it's a different story.

However, this is a bit difficult to do. After all, their story has been out for several years, and many high-ranking people know that the Third Hokage committed suicide for love. Especially since Rasa was the Kazekage, and the performance of the veteran actor Meikawa Hakuchi was so good that it has become a classic. He also forged so many love letters between the Third Hokage and the former daimyo's wife, who has also passed away. If we want to overturn and reset them, the cost will be huge!

"It's a bit of a hassle, but you know your aunt is getting old. Your precious son has always been a worry for her. Although she doesn't usually say it, she sighs from time to time every time she sees a picture of your son. Let's do this to help her resolve this issue..."

Seeing the way handsome Scorpion's father frowned and pondered, Masato knew it would be troublesome, but he had to do it no matter how troublesome it was, since handsome Scorpion was his nephew.

"Perhaps... we don't need to start all over again. We can add some plot elements to make Sasori's defection seem like he was sent by the Third Hokage to spy on the village. However, to ensure the other side believes that he, the grandson of the Sand Village Emperor, is truly a defector, the Third Hokage would sacrifice himself for the greater good, allowing Sasori to kill him with his own hands. Only in this way will the other side believe that Sasori is a true defector. And before Sasori completes his mission, we'll create a cause of death for him before he dies..."

As Masato spoke, he became more and more inspired, never realizing over the years that he actually had a talent for screenwriting.

I'm a director whose talent was wasted on ninjas!

"Your story makes sense, but we're all that brat's family after all. Just like our plan, if no one with influence steps forward, it'll inevitably raise suspicions of whitewashing that brat. Whether Luo Sha will believe it or not is hard to say. But now Mei Baidi is dead..."

After hearing the story, Sasori's father agreed with his older brother's spy-within-a-spy plot. If the story were true, it would be better for the Third Hokage's reputation than the previous story of the Third Hokage's suicide for love. He was willing to sacrifice himself for the peace of the ninja world... That's definitely a national hero!

However, they also raised their own concerns.

If this show didn't have veteran actors supporting it, it would feel like they were just trying to cover up their own lies. But the key point is that almost all the respected veteran actors in the village have passed away peacefully. Mei Chuanbai lived the longest, but he also passed away a few years ago. The two remaining veteran actors are his mother and his uncle.

The key issue is that his mother and uncle are his own son's relatives; if they were to act in it, the effect wouldn't be good!

Besides, although Luo Sha is related to their family by marriage, and Luo Zhen is his mother's cousin, this relationship is three generations removed. It is definitely not as close as that teacher from three generations ago. He was really afraid that he would make things worse. Moreover, if his mother found out that that brat had killed the head of their family, he didn't know if she would be furious.

As I just mentioned, I'm getting old...

"...This is indeed a problem...but since the 'Handsome Scorpion' mission is top secret, and the Third Generation sacrificed so much, even himself, they definitely won't tell too many people. They've only told me and you..."

While Sasori's father, Guan Liangzai, was not worried at all, Masato was not concerned at all. Putting aside whether Rasa would die in a few years, even if Rasa was still alive because of him, according to his guess, although Orochimaru was still defeated by Itachi Uchiha as in the original story and still longed for the Sharingan of the second male lead, he probably wouldn't come to deceive Rasa. Putting aside the fact that he had a good relationship with Orochimaru, even if he had no relationship with Orochimaru, because of his existence, Orochimaru would not come to kill Rasa.

Orochimaru is a smart man. In the original story, he dared to kill Rasa because Sunagakure suffered heavy losses during the Third Shinobi World War. With Sasori missing and Chiyo aging, Rasa was the only capable person left in Sunagakure. Even if the truth came out, Sunagakure couldn't do anything to Orochimaru. In the original story, Sunagakure simply didn't have any capable people after Rasa's death. They even had to put Gaara, a minor, in charge. Let alone seeking revenge against Orochimaru, Sunagakure would be lucky to maintain its status as one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages!

Moreover, when Sasori made his comeback, the Akatsuki had already taken down the Tailed Beasts and caused chaos in the ninja world. At that time, the ninja world was on the verge of destruction, and the Rinnegan was so famous that no one would care whether Sasori killed Sunagawa or not.

If Handsome Scorpion can turn over a new leaf, having one more henchman is always better than having one more enemy, right?

925. Chiyo: Her precious grandson certainly didn't disappoint her.

"What?! Sunagawa sacrificed himself to send Sasori as a spy?! Σ(?д?lll)"

After Shinto and Sasori's father finished making up the story, Karin went to school early the next morning. Because of his precious son, Sasori's father took a rare day off from going to the Puppet Masters' unit. He called Chiyo, Ebizo, and the others over and began to tell them the story they had made up the night before in a serious and vivid manner.

The main purpose was to tell Chiyo and Ebizo, these two veteran actors, that they were now the most respected people in the village. Although both were relatives of Sasori, one was the pillar of Sunagakure and the other had been a military advisor for many years, so it still had some effect.

The most important thing is to help Chiyo resolve her inner conflict. Otherwise, if she sees the handsome Sasori pull out the Sunagawa puppet one day, she might do something rash and not be able to catch her breath...

Chiyo is not the same Chiyo from the original story who experienced the untimely deaths of her son and daughter-in-law. Although Chiyo is just as indifferent as in the original story and doesn't concern herself with village affairs, her state is completely different from that in the original story. Who knows if she would think about her precious grandson killing the person in charge of her village when the handsome Sasori pulls out the puppet of Sunagawa and shows off.

She and her younger brother, her husband, and her nephew and son had devoted themselves to the village, and the village had been diligently protected for decades. In the end, her beloved grandson killed the person in charge of the village. How could Chiyo, who had never experienced the death of her son and daughter-in-law and was already old, bear such a disparity?

After all, they could fool others with the story of Sunagawa's double suicide, but they couldn't fool their own precious grandson, Chiyo. So, just in case, Masato and Sasori's father thought it would be better to inform Chiyo and Ebizo first, so that when Sasori pulls out the Sunagawa puppet in the future, Chiyo won't think in that direction.

Shock!

Chiyo, Ebizo, Yusaori, and Shuri listened to the two's story, their pupils dilated, and they stared at the two in disbelief, trying to find a flaw in their facial expressions.

Unfortunately, Masato and Sasori's father are both veteran actors; every hair on their bodies is a performance. Even Chiyo and Ebizo, two titans who have been in the film industry for decades, couldn't find any flaws.

However, if it were only said by Masato, others might believe it, but it would have no credibility with Chiyo and Ebizo. After all, they knew what kind of person this bastard was. He had been a big mouth since he was a child, and they could only believe three-tenths of what he said. Besides, Sunagawa also knew what kind of person this guy was. Even if they told Ebizo about such a top-secret plan, they would not tell this guy.

Lest this guy run out and start blowing nonsense without even realizing it.

However, if the other male lead is Sasori's father, then it's different. Although Sasori's father has been hanging out with Masato since he was a child, and had been released for a period of time, showing a tendency to develop like Masato, that period was very short and he was locked up at home by Chiyo and Yusa, so he was well controlled. In addition, after Sasori was born, he gradually became more mature. Now that he is a grandfather, he is even more remarkable.

Therefore, both Chiyo and Ebizo believed what Sasori's father said without a doubt.

but...

"Wasn't it said that Lord Sandai committed suicide for love? How come now..."

Most members of the Uzumaki clan are quite simple-minded. Even though she had a painful experience in Kusagakure when she was young and is now a mother, she still doesn't understand the wickedness of people's hearts. She believes whatever others say. She was moved for three days and three nights by the story of the Third Hokage's tragic love suicide, and she shed tons of tears. Now, when she hears the story of her uncle and father-in-law, she is completely bewildered. How did things change again?

"This is all for cover. It's a long story. Back in the Land of Water, didn't I fight a wild Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan? The Third Hokage didn't show it outwardly, but for years he's been worried about what harm this hidden wild Uchiha might pose to the ninja world. But he didn't have a good solution for the time being. All these years he could only secretly investigate the identity of this wild Uchiha. However, because we were in the open and the other was in the dark, we couldn't find any information over the years. So he thought, this investigation isn't a long-term solution. But the other's existence has always threatened the peaceful development of the ninja world. If we can't find anything, we'll change our approach. They can also use poison as a weapon." The poison, lurking in the shadows, might have unexpected effects. The person chosen for this role needs to be exceptionally talented, loyal to the village, and unlikely to detect the betrayal. After much thought, only Sasori could be chosen. First, his fame was immense; he was at least a top-tier star from the start. Second, Sunagakure was founded by his grandfather; as the crown prince, he had no reason to betray his village. Finally, one night, he found Sasori, and the two talked all night in his house. To further convince the ninja world and the wild Uchiha hiding in the shadows that Sasori was a rogue ninja, our great Third Kazekage, sacrificing his family for the greater good, willingly died at Sasori's hands. Truly… truly great!”

"Originally, the Third Hokage intended to inform Ebizo about this plan, but the plan spanned too long, and it was unknown when they would be able to find that wild Uchiha. The Third Hokage was worried that Ebizo wouldn't live to see that day, and that there would be no one to vouch for Sasori after he returned from his mission. Moreover, it was not appropriate for more people to know about this plan, so he informed Jie and me. Although it was to keep his true cause of death a secret to mislead the other side, it also ensured Sasori's safety."

As Masato spoke, he himself was so moved by the character he had created for Sunagawa that he shed a tear of mortal dust from 1982, not to mention the two sentimental women, Yusaori and Shuri.

Even Chiyo's eyes turned red.

I never imagined that the third generation would be such a noble and great man!

It is truly admirable that he was willing to give up his life for the peace of the ninja world!

And their grandsons, sons, and husbands were willing to be misunderstood by the world for the sake of peace in the ninja world; the imperial grandsons, who should have been living the good life, went out to suffer...

Chiyo was overjoyed!

Her beloved grandson certainly didn't disappoint her; he was no longer the little boy who used to stay home all day and worry her!

926. Handsome Scorpion is about to win the Best Actor award.

"If that's the case, why are you telling us now? Has something happened? And Sasori is in the Land of Rain... Could it be that the Uchiha from back then is in the Land of Rain now?"

Having served as a Grand Councilor for decades, his intelligence, though not as high as that of the Tsuchiki, Nara, or Azabu clans, is still over ninety. If this is true, then something must have happened for Shinto and his nephew to be telling them about it now.

"Here's the situation: I don't know if Sasori found out anything about that wild Uchiha, but back during the Third Shinobi World War, a mysterious organization approached me and told me that they were the ones who killed Hanzo of the Salamander, the leader of the Land of Rain, and that they now rule the Land of Rain. This organization is also buying up high-ranking rogue ninja at high prices, so they must have some ulterior motive. Therefore, I naturally joined this organization. Over the years, this organization has continuously recruited high-ranking rogue ninja, including my good brother Kakuzu, and Orochimaru, the Konoha rogue ninja from last time. Even Itachi Uchiha joined. But that's not the key point. The most crucial point is that Orochimaru came to see me yesterday and told me that he had left the organization, and from what he said, it seems he guessed that I was an undercover agent we sent out..."

Shinto glanced at Ebizo with surprise. He hadn't been a high-ranking military advisor all these years for nothing; he even noticed such small details. However, he had already prepared an excuse and followed Orochimaru's original intention.

"Hiss...! Do you know what this organization's purpose is now? Will Scorpion be in danger?"

Upon hearing the lineup of this organization, everyone couldn't help but gasp. Even Handsome Scorpion's father felt a toothache. Little did he know, his older brother hadn't told him anything last night; he'd just been imagining the story.

Look at the lineup of this organization.

Orochimaru goes without saying, he's already left the organization. He's more senior than Chiyo. Kakuzu, the super rogue ninja from Takigakure who once assassinated Senju, the hope of their village, the super genius Sasori, and Itachi Uchiha, who could possibly take on the Uchiha clan single-handedly—these are all definitely double-ranked members. And that leader who could kill Hanzo of the Salamander, he's definitely a double-ranked member as well.

Even excluding Handsome Scorpion, this organization has at least four known members who are Double Flower Red Sticks, not to mention the unknown ones.

This lineup is rarely seen from any of the five great ninja villages!

That's fucking terrifying!

However, a mother worries when her son travels far. Sasori, Sasori's mother, was filled with anxiety. Orochimaru had discovered that her precious son was an undercover agent, but what about the leader of that organization? If they found out, wouldn't her precious son be doomed?

Her precious son is indeed a super genius, but which of those people isn't a super genius? Even the lowest-ranking one is the super rogue ninja Kakuzu... She witnessed firsthand how formidable Kakuzu was back then, with his incredibly powerful S-rank ninjutsu combination. She still has lingering fears about him. Although Kakuzu is her brother's sworn brother, Kakuzu might not be able to protect him!

I never imagined my precious son would face such a dangerous situation...

It's terrible!

"You can rest assured about that. The reason we decided to tell you this was just in case. I've met the leader of that organization. I guess he was poor when he was young and didn't go to school much. He's not as cultured as Orochimaru. Handsome Sasori's acting skills are still pretty good. They haven't discovered it yet. Besides, my good brother Kaku is here. He can take care of Handsome Sasori."

Seeing the women looking worried, he comforted them.

Judging from the current situation, he has achieved his goal in the story with Handsome Scorpion's father. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Handsome Scorpion should be able to win the Best Actor award. Most importantly, he has resolved Chiyo's inner conflict.

Although she wasn't his biological daughter, and his success had nothing to do with her, he still raised him all those years, so he couldn't let Chiyo be sad, could he?

Besides, Handsome Scorpion is his nephew, and their uncle-nephew relationship is so harmonious... It's only right to help his nephew win a Best Actor award!

......

"What's Orochimaru up to? Why did he have to leave all of a sudden? We finally got a new guy, and now he's gone..."

In the Land of Rain, after confirming Orochimaru's departure and the loss of a key figure, the rice carrier Nagato only reacted two days later. Orochimaru's departure wasn't the main issue; however, over the years, he had been continuously instilling his core ideology in the members. Although he hadn't yet revealed the Akatsuki's goals, Orochimaru had listened to his core ideology for so many years and knew so much about the Akatsuki's organization. Who knew if Orochimaru would spread it? They were currently in a period of infiltration and needed to keep a low profile. Otherwise, they would have already taken action against Sasori when Shiki repeatedly tried to provoke him.

But now that Orochimaru has run away, if he were to spread rumors about the Akatsuki group, it would inevitably have some impact on their organization.

So, in order to continue developing stealthily, Nagato held an emergency meeting overnight, ordering Kakuzu to go out on business and, while he was at it, to look for Orochimaru's whereabouts. If possible, he was to bring Orochimaru back; if not, he was to kill him.

Although it's a pity to lose a secretary-general and a talent who could have enhanced the prestige of their Xiaotian Group, they have no choice but to let him go in order to prevent the Xiaotian Group from being exposed!

After the meeting, Kakuzu came to Sasori's toy room and said with some regret that over the years he and Orochimaru had a pretty good relationship because of Sasori. Mainly because Orochimaru was a high-end technology talent, chatting with him easily raised one's own status.

However, feelings aside, one must be clear about one's stance. As a veteran ninja who received traditional education in the old era, he would naturally do his job meticulously since the boss asked him to. This is why he has been working diligently to make money for the organization all these years after becoming the Finance Minister of the Land of Rain.

It's a bit of a pity for Orochimaru. Since he left Takigakure and spent decades in the ninja world, besides his good brother Shinto, Orochimaru is the only friend he can get along with.

"I heard that guy had private contact with Itachi Uchiha before, so it might be related to that Itachi..."

Sasori, unaware that he was about to win the Best Actor award, pondered for a while before calmly starting to tinker with the small parts in front of him. Orochimaru had given him a lot of inspiration in his eternal art over the years, so he was a little sad about Orochimaru's departure. However, his own art was more important to him, so he didn't care too much about it.

His bastard uncle once said that Orochimaru's escape skills were unparalleled, making him difficult to kill...

927. When will Kakashi be able to equip Double Flower?

"Why aren't you hanging out with Tsunade? Why are you here with me again? And to borrow money again?"

In the sixty-second year of Konoha, within the Hatake clan of Konoha Village, Hatake Sakumo, already in his fifties and nearing sixty, was still as handsome as ever, and every day, aunties and grandmas would come to his door with gifts.

Wearing a casual kimono, Hatake Sakumo looked at the blond guy who was about the same age as him but sat slumped over his "dragon throne" in his house, which he didn't even know was from some distant era, and asked in surprise.

After officially retiring a few years ago, this guy came to their Land of Fire and wandered around with Tsunade. Even though he had left the Anbu for many years and most of his old subordinates had retired, he still heard his son talk to him quite often.

"How could that be? We Sunagakure lack everything except money. We're just here to catch our breath after seeing Tsunade lose so much. By the way, where's my nephew? He should be off work by now, right?"

That's right, the guy sitting on the "dragon throne" like a disheveled old man with yellow hair is the same guy who, three years ago, took a retirement application that cost Hatake Sakumo to ask the big boss of the Nara family to write for him, which was more than 100,000 words long, and went to Rasa to cry, make a scene, and even threaten suicide. In the end, Chiyo couldn't bear to see her precious nephew "suffering" and persuaded Rasa to agree to his retirement.

After retiring, Shinto completely stopped caring about the village's affairs. Actually, there was nothing for him to care about. Although decades had passed and his memories were becoming increasingly hazy, he still knew that Sunagakure could not be destroyed even after Kaguya, the mother of the Six Paths Elder, appeared. Moreover, the story hadn't even started yet.

As long as the village isn't completely wiped out, he can go out and have fun without worry. The current Sunagakure is much stronger than in the original story. At least in terms of the number of double-flower red sticks, it is the best in the ninja world, even surpassing the current Konoha. There's no need for him to stay in the village to protect it anymore.

Having dedicated the first half of his life to the village, Shiki (Golden Lion) needed to plan for the second half of his life. So, the day after Rasa signed his retirement agreement, he immediately ran to the Land of Fire to continue cultivating his relationship with Tsunade.

Although he had gotten used to Tsunade's straightforwardness, Shinto, who had never lost to anyone, had been under a lot of pressure following Tsunade, who was used to losing. So, after losing to Tsunade for three years, he couldn't keep up his composure and came to Konoha to eat, drink, and relax. After all, he didn't have many acquaintances or friends left in the ninja world. Apart from his family, the only other person left in the village was Hatake Sakumo, his lifelong rival and confidant.

"...He is preparing to become the supervising teacher for this year's graduating class, so he has been quite busy lately."

Sakumo Hatake sighed helplessly as he watched his friend and rival act so nonchalantly. Although he admired the guy's steadfastness and persistence in love, it had been decades, and even he thought there was no hope, yet the guy still wouldn't give up.

"puff!"

"The dignified heir of the Konoha Anbu doesn't stay in the Anbu properly, but instead runs off to be a babysitter. Has Hiruzen Sarutobi lost his mind?"