Konoha's Mission Master

"The Art of Immortal Control".

A faint green light appeared, and the poor fish was plunged into a state worse than death. Yakumo, who was watching and giving instructions, squatted by the window, feeling somewhat dejected, and looked at Amegakure under the drizzling rain.

"When I practiced it... it wasn't that difficult."

A dozen minutes later, the green light on Xiao Nan's hands dissipated.

The large grass carp on the cutting board was completely dead. A few minutes later, Xiao Nan threw it next to the fire to smoke it.

Konan was about to take out a new fish from the fish basket to practice, but Yakumo raised his hand to stop him.

"That's enough for today. Remember, when learning medical ninjutsu, you must not let your mind wander. The most important thing is to control your chakra... you must not let it get out of control!"

Yakumo took out the chakra refinement and manipulation technique scroll that Tsunade had given him from his storage scroll.

Yakumo handed it to Konan and gave her instructions.

"Make a copy, then give me back the original."

He used to think that the scroll contained very basic knowledge, but it wasn't until he used the Palm Healing Technique to heal Kakashi that he realized how precious the scroll was. It was clear that Tsunade had put a lot of thought into giving that gift.

“Okay…” Xiao Nan obediently took the scroll.

He resumed preparing grilled fish for the group, a faint smile gradually appearing on his face.

Upon seeing this, Jiraiya immediately burst into laughter.

His little darling is back!

Two hours later, on the familiar rooftop... with familiar faces.

Jiraiya gazed at the rain, gathering his emotions, as if contemplating the philosophy of the world. The two stood quietly in the rain, letting the rain soak their clothes.

"Lord Jiraiya, if you're not going to say anything, I'll head back now..." Yakumo said with a hint of helplessness.

"Ahem." Jiraiya cleared his throat.

"After the Kusagakure incident, I kept thinking about whether our actions were right, whether we were... messengers of justice, or revenge in the name of justice."

"Our actions, which protect the residents of the Land of Fire, are righteous. After all, we are Konoha ninjas, responsible for the Land of Fire. The weak need to be protected, and evil should be eliminated... It's a very simple principle," Yakumo replied.

“That’s right, what we’re doing is indeed beneficial to the residents and caravans traveling near the border of the Land of Fire.”

Jiraiya nodded, as if persuaded by Yakumo, and stopped dwelling on it, changing the subject.

“Last night, the old man sent a letter, inquiring about the identity of the person who fought alongside me in Kusagakure. He probably already suspects that the mysterious person who appeared in Kusagakure is the one who assassinated Danzo in Amegakure.”

Jiraiya took out a letter written by Hiruzen Sarutobi from his ninja tool pouch and handed it to Yakumo.

This was the real reason he sought out Yakumo to talk.

Yakumo took the letter but didn't look at it. Instead, he let the rain soak the paper and the ink spread. He then released his right hand and let the letter flutter in the wind.

Aren't you curious about how I answered?

Jiraiya scratched his head and pressed for an answer.

"You did not admit that the incident in Kusagakure was related to you."

Yakumo answered immediately without hesitation.

"How did you know?" Jiraiya asked quickly.

"Haha." Yakumo chuckled but remained silent.

Actually, Jiraiya's thoughts are easy to guess. Just like today, he deliberately put on an air of superiority just to throw Yakumo off balance, and then show that he has solved all the problems reasonably, showing off his seniority once again.

"Hahaha, you're too clever for your britches..."

Jiraiya then realized what was happening.

"Since the old man already has some suspicions, I guess he will soon... send Orochimaru to handle this matter."

Jiraiya spoke up to remind him.

"Then what should we do..." Yakumo asked.

If Orochimaru were to arrive, Yakumo would indeed worry that his plans would be discovered by Orochimaru, since Orochimaru not only possesses various forbidden techniques but also core technologies.

"Well, the worst thing is that our strength will be exposed."

Yakumo shook his head.

"It's not that serious. Some time ago, I rearranged the two locations where you fought Danzo under the cover of night. I reckon Orochimaru shouldn't be able to see through my arrangement."

Jiraiya patted his chest with a rather heroic air.

Even if Orochimaru sees through his plan, so what? Even if he guesses that Danzo's death is related to Jiraiya, so what? If Orochimaru wants to continue investigating, he will naturally have to go through Jiraiya.

"Could he possibly betray his own family for the greater good?"

Jiraiya thought to himself with great confidence.

He intended to end the assassination attempt on Danzo with him... This was the best escape plan Jiraiya could think of for Yakumo.

“You’re a good boy…” Jiraiya reached out and ruffled Yakumo’s smooth black hair, just like when they first met at the training ground, with a hearty smile on his face.

"Let's go." The two returned to the sixth-floor platform.

Yahiko suddenly walked up to Yakumo and issued a challenge.

Three minutes later, Yahiko was defeated.

Before leaving, Yakumo took out a scroll from his robes and handed it to Jiraiya. This was a compilation of his training methods for the Ninja Art: Jizo Needle. Diligent practice would allow him to use it without hand seals.

on the way...

Yakumo once again felt the shadows watching him.

"You should go back first." Yakumo gently patted Rina Uzumaki's back. He decided to deal with this person who was secretly watching him before Orochimaru arrived at Amegakure.

Yakumo immediately changed direction and headed towards the outskirts of Amegakure. In his perception, the mysterious person who had been following Yakumo immediately took action, and the two left Amegakure one after the other.

Ten miles away from Amegakure Village, a mysterious figure blocked Yakumo's path.

The man wore a demon mask, his chakra fluctuations were terrifyingly cold, and he had a curvaceous figure, wielding the strongest spear of the Root.

—Night Shrine.

"Are you a ninja from the Anbu?"

Yakumo lowered his head and asked.

"That's right... Why did you suddenly leave Amegakure?"

"Lord Jiraiya ordered me to return to Konoha, saying that the Third Hokage has something to ask me in person."

It makes perfect sense... but Nightshade still cautiously formed hand seals, always ready to defend himself.

"What happened in the secret room after we left that day?... Don't worry, this is just a routine question."

Yoru asked coldly, looking at Yakumo who was trembling, she added... her tone didn't seem fake.

But in her heart, she had already sentenced Yakumo to death.

That's why she chased after them. Whether Yakumo was the mastermind or a pawn, as long as it involved Danzo's assassination attempt... they all had to die!

“That day…” Yakumo took a deep breath, his eyes darting around as if still filled with fear, and he recalled the day with a slight tremor.

"Lord Danzo was questioning me when suddenly a man carrying a long sword burst into the secret room, shooting thumb-sized water droplets from his hand. Fortunately, Lord Danzo used ninjutsu to fight the sword-wielding man in time, and I took the opportunity to escape... and then... and then..."

Yakumo frowned, recalling the terrifying scene.

"And then what...?" Nightshade asked, looking down.

The distance between the two gradually decreased. Nightshade seemed to have no defenses whatsoever, and Yakumo's eyes brightened slightly…

"And then... the waltz!"

Silvery-white blade-like energy filled the sky.

With a snap, the demon mask was split in two.

Nightfall transformed into a swarm of black insects amidst the flashing blades.

Oil-loving women.

Yakumo made a quick judgment.

"Hidden in the fog!"

Thick fog rose, but this was only the beginning.

Earth Release: Hardening Technique!

Because of the broken mask, Yakumo could see her face clearly: purple eyeshadow, delicate eyebrows, a combination of beauty and charm, and a voluptuous figure that seemed ready to burst out of her clothes at any moment.

"It was you...!" Nightshade was shocked and pale.

She monitored the child for three whole days, watching from afar as he got up on time, ate breakfast, and then went to learn ninjutsu from Jiraiya-sama, just like an ordinary genin.

What truly dispelled her doubts was that one day, the girl bought candy for the boy, and after eating the candy, the boy showed a childlike, innocent smile.

But now, as this child wields his long sword, unleashing a world-shaking power, his eyes remain so calm.

The oppressive aura was like a prison, and the chakra burst forth with a tangible force!

"Insect Secret Technique: Insect Jade!"

Nightshade did not give up. She was known as the Spear of Root, mainly because her parasitic insects had mutated and contained deadly poison. She did not need to defeat her enemies; a small wound was enough.

She approached Yakumo with a swarm of insects, searching for a fatal opportunity. The thick fog was filled with the soft chirping of insects flapping their wings, obscuring the sky and the sun.

Suddenly, Yasha noticed something was wrong. Her insects were dying at an extremely fast rate. Even though she tried her best to feed them with chakra, the number of insects was still decreasing at an extremely fast rate.

The explosive tags were thrown, temporarily dispersing the thick fog.

Only then did Ye Sha realize that there were dark arcs of electricity around the enemy, and that countless parasitic insects were burned to death by those arcs.

"Insect Secret Technique: Insect Scroll!"

The black swarm surged toward Yakumo.

"suppress."

When Yakumo spoke, it was as if a god was issuing a command to the heavens.

Thick fog rolled in, and Nightshade suddenly felt that he and the swarm of insects were gradually slowing down. The swirling fog around them felt as heavy as a swamp.