Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

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Xiao Nan was startled by what Uzumaki Sora said. Could the owner of such an ordinary ramen shop have some kind of terrifying background?

As the strongest of the five great ninja villages, Konoha certainly has its reasons for being powerful.

Sora, standing nearby, continued to complain, "Since its establishment, Ichiraku Ramen has stood firm no matter what storms Konoha has faced. Don't you think the owner of this ramen shop is amazing?"

Xiao Nan looked up at Kong and asked in a deep voice, "Does he have any special identity? Not just that of a ramen shop owner?"

Whirlpool Kong lifted the curtain, and the two of them, sitting behind the counter, shouted loudly, "Uncle Hand-Struck, two large bowls of pork miso char siu noodles!"

A shout of approval came from the kitchen staff, followed by Sora's comment: "The legendary Otsutsuki Teuchi, what do you think of this surname?"

Konan was stunned: "Otsutsuki? Such a strange surname..."

At this moment, the chef, who had rushed out upon hearing the commotion, angrily rebuked, "Who's talking nonsense? How come they even changed my surname?"

Uh!

For a moment, Sora Uzumaki awkwardly apologized. He complained about not being mindful of the occasion, but Konan's taking it so seriously was quite amusing.

At this moment, Konan, who knew from her senses that Tetsuya was just an ordinary person, looked at Sora with a puzzled expression: "He is clearly just an ordinary person, and he doesn't even have the surname Otsutsuki."

Uzumaki Sora helplessly shrugged: "You seemed a little nervous during our conversation just now. It was just a rant, don't take it too seriously."

Xiao Nan frowned: "What's this 'roast' now?"

Having given up on explaining, Uzumaki Sora looked at the diners who had been there before and raised his hand to greet them: "Yo, Kakashi, you're here for ramen too?"

Kakashi, standing to the side, rolled his dead fish eyes at Sora: "Long time no see, Uzumaki Sora. The village's barrier really seems to you like it doesn't exist."

Kong smiled and replied, "I'm just leaving my coordinates here. If you want something nice to eat, you can come over anytime. After all, life here is much better than in other places."

Kakashi put down his chopsticks and asked in a deep voice, "So what is your purpose in coming to Konoha this time?"

After pretending to think for a moment, Kong replied, "Hmm... I'll take a trip and then look for that so-called Konoha Ghost."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kakashi's previously listless eyes instantly turned serious.

He immediately asked, "What do you want with Yun? To make a deal?"

Sora waved his hand: "Don't be so nervous. Although this Konoha Ghost's reputation is indeed impressive recently, a deal must be based on the free will of both parties. You should know that."

Hearing this explanation, which was hardly an explanation, Kakashi didn't relax and continued to ask, "If it wasn't for a transaction, then what was your purpose in seeking out Yun?"

Uzumaki Sora smiled, then looked directly into Kakashi's eyes, which were covered by his headband: "Let's have a fight. I've heard that a new Uchiha from Konoha has appeared who is capable of killing two Kage from Kumogakure, so I want to fight him. What do you think of this reason?"

Kakashi shook his head slightly: "You are no match for Yun. Yun's power is also a secret of Konoha. The Hokage will not agree to your request."

At this moment, the kitchen staff brought out two large bowls of ramen.

Perhaps sensing the tense atmosphere, he spoke up to Kakashi, saying, "If you're going to fight, don't do it here. If you break anything, I'll go find the Hokage!"

Kakashi paused for a moment, then raised his hand and put down his headband.

In fact, the teacher had always been somewhat lenient towards Uzumaki Sora. Perhaps he hoped that Sora could return to Konoha as a member of the Uzumaki clan, or perhaps the circumstances at the time truly required such a force.

Regardless, the decision rests with the teacher who is the Hokage.

Thinking of this, Kakashi stood up and said, "I will report your arrival and the purpose you stated. I hope you will not cause trouble in the village."

Kong waved his hand, glanced at Konan beside him, and said, "Looking at me like this, I seem like I'm here on vacation in Konoha, right? Why would I cause trouble if no one bothers me?"

"That's for the best..."

After leaving a message, Kakashi glanced at Konan beside Sora, then lifted the curtain and left the ramen shop.

Konan, who was standing nearby, asked, "It seems that Konoha is quite familiar with you. Before you became famous in the black market, were you a ninja from Konoha?"

Kong smiled and replied, "His fame in the black market was based on the Fourth Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique, but he only made a few deals with Konoha ninjas. Not only Konoha ninjas, but also the First Hokage, who was in the Pure Land, made a deal with him once."

"I mentioned this when I joined. But back then, you probably thought I was talking nonsense, right?"

After finishing his sentence, Sora began to eat the large portion of pork miso chashu noodles in front of him. This tasted much better than the food in the Land of Rain.

Seeing this, Xiao Nan looked at her own ramen, thought for a moment, and then started eating as well.

After learning the name Uchiha Obito, Konan knew from her own heart how Nagato would react upon hearing the news.

After this mission, peaceful days like today may be a long way off.

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Meanwhile, at the Hokage Building.

After listening to Kakashi's report, Minato looked at Shikaku, who was standing to the side looking completely bewildered.

After thinking for a moment, he explained the identity of Uzumaki Sora, and this peculiar existence immediately shocked Shikaku.

But in just a moment, Shikaku calmed down.

"Bringing a woman to Konoha, with roughly the same ring on their finger. If it weren't for their special identities and the purpose of finding Yun, they could really be considered as just traveling."

Shikaku looked at Minato as he spoke: "But in any case, the village's attitude needs to be decided by the Hokage."

After pondering for a moment, Minato said, "In fact, the information about the Uzumaki clan's Rin and her daughter was also given to Kushina by Uzumaki Sora. And from the current perspective, their special physique will indeed enhance Konoha's power in the future."

"and……"

Minato didn't say anything more; he always remembered his conversation with Uzumaki Sora during their first transaction.

That intelligence transaction also saved him, Kushina, and even Naruto, who had just been born at the time, from certain death.

From this perspective, it seems that trading is not a bad thing.

but……

To date, Sora Uzumaki has never revealed his purpose or will.

He liked Konoha's food and prosperity, but declined his and Kushina's invitation.

A person who has access to so much intelligence can ensure that everything they do is aimed directly at their goal.

So what is his will and purpose in wanting to fight Yun this time?

"We did not stop the spread of the incident about the Third Raikage. Our purpose was to showcase Konoha's powerful strength and deepen the fear that the other four great ninja villages already had."

Shikaku looked at Minato as he spoke: "The purpose of doing this was to make the other four great ninja villages back down, turning their fear into dread, thereby preventing war. So..."

Minato nodded: "The Third Raikage summoned by Kazuma did not actually unleash his true power, and I believe the Kage of each village have their own guesses about this. But Kumo... also did not unleash his true power."

"Then perhaps we can use this battle to make them understand that the power of the Cloud is now comparable to that of Madara. In that case, perhaps the effect that could not be achieved will be realized."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kakashi looked up and asked in confusion, "Revealing information about the power of the Clouds to the enemy... what if we're targeted in the future?"

Kakashi was interrupted by Shikaku before he could finish speaking.

"Sometimes, when power reaches a certain level, the effectiveness of specific tactics becomes limited. When the First Hokage was still alive, the entire ninja world dared not wage any war—that was the reality!"

Then Shikaku asked Minato, "But there's one thing: can the power of the clouds really contend with this vortex sky?"

"Given the strange exchange that the Hokage just mentioned, we don't know all the powers that Uzumaki Sora possesses. When the power difference isn't significant, intelligence becomes crucial."

Minato nodded, then thought of the report Shisui had given earlier.

"Kakashi, go to the Uchiha clan's territory and summon Shisui and Itachi. They may not know everything about Uzumaki Sora's abilities, but knowing even a part of them would be good."

Kakashi nodded upon hearing this, and then instantly disappeared.

Minato then said to Shikaku, "I haven't heard from Uzumaki Sora for a long time since he left. But Shisui reported before that he went to Uzumaki Sora's trading post..."

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Seeing Shikaku's surprised expression, Minato waved his hand and said with a wry smile, "Although Shisui firmly refused to make any deal with him, Itachi did."

As he finished speaking, Shikaku's gaze gradually turned serious.

Itachi Uchiha also possessed a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, with the abilities of Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu Black Flame.

So……

Chapter 171: The Unscrupulous Merchant!

Konoha, the home of the Uchiha clan.

Itachi, who had just finished his mission and promised to practice ninjutsu with Sasuke, had to stand Sasuke up again because of Kakashi's arrival.

"Don't look at me like that. After all, it's the Hokage who wants to see your brother, and the matter is indeed quite urgent."

Kakashi reluctantly explained to Sasuke.

However, Erzhuzi just snorted at him and then looked at Itachi, who was preparing to leave, and asked, "Brother, you're not going out on a mission again tomorrow, are you?"

Itachi smiled and tapped Sasuke's forehead with two fingers: "I won't be leaving the village for missions for now. If I have time tomorrow, I'll practice ninjutsu with Sasuke."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sasuke nodded happily.

The two then went outside, where Shisui was already waiting for them.

"So, Shisui, you already guessed it? Itachi's younger brother is really attached to him..."

Shisui smiled and replied, "That child lost his father at a young age, so it's normal for him to be attached to his older brother. Let's go, the Hokage is waiting for us."

Kakashi nodded, then looked at Itachi and asked, "No missions tomorrow? You seem pretty busy lately."

Itachi shook his head slightly: "That person appeared in the village and specifically asked to fight Kumo. Under these circumstances, the Hokage will probably arrange for Shisui and me to stay in the village temporarily, just in case. Perhaps... that includes you as well."

Yes, while the purpose of the vortex is still unclear, the village's fighting force must be left behind as a precaution.

Kakashi reached out and pressed his hand on the mask covering his eyes. The power of the eye left behind by Obito has now become the village's reliance.

Obito, you should be happy about this situation, right?

Immediately, the three of them teleported towards the Hokage Building.

Shisui, who was leading the group, glanced at Kakashi behind him. It had been almost seven years, and the Hokage still hadn't told Kakashi who that guy was.

Right.

Shisui witnessed firsthand the profound impact the battle at Kannabi Bridge had on Kakashi.

In this situation, it was indeed inappropriate for the perpetually gloomy Kakashi to know the other party's identity.

Furthermore, compared to the third generation, the fourth generation's approach is far superior...

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