Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

"Such humiliation..."

Before he could utter his angry words, his companion cut him off.

Do you want to die?

"But……"

"No buts!"

"Uchiha Kumo's power is unmatched. Tokuma, as Kumo's disciple, is already involved with the Hyuga clan... What else do you want to say?"

For a moment, the conference room was filled with silence.

The leader of the most conservative faction was now unconscious.

No one died, and the conflict did not escalate.

But everyone understands that since the emergence of Hyuga Tokuma, the vast difference between the main family and the branch family has begun to narrow.

Without caged birds, the distinction between the main family and the branch family becomes negligible.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Hokage Building.

"It's over?"

"It's over. The elder of the Hyuga clan is unconscious, possibly due to being affected by Yun's genjutsu. Apart from that, there were no casualties."

Minato smiled and said, "It seems that Yun still knows his limits. Using Tokuma as a starting point is indeed a good approach."

Shikaku nodded and replied, "From today onwards, because of Tokuma's existence, Hiashi can be more aggressive. With the caged bird of the branch family being eliminated, even the most steadfast ideas will begin to crumble."

……

The issue of the Hyuga clan has been resolved.

Minato then looked at Shikaku and asked, "Any results regarding the intelligence gathering by the other four great ninja villages on Akatsuki?"

Shikaku shook his head slightly: "It seems that Kirigakure and Sunagakure don't trust us. Their intelligence came together with that of Iwagakure. Combined with our intelligence, it seems that Akatsuki has gone into hiding."

Hibernation?

Minato frowned slightly, then immediately thought of Uzumaki Sora.

Given this guy's intelligence capabilities, it was impossible for the various ninja villages to keep quiet about their intelligence gathering efforts against the Akatsuki.

So……

Choosing to lie low means that one is not yet ready.

Strength?

At this moment, Shikaku spoke up, "The five great ninja villages recalling their tailed beasts and uniting against the Akatsuki organization, this sense of urgency won't last long."

The words had barely left his lips when they reminded Minato.

The temporary alliance of the five great ninja villages against Akatsuki was fundamentally due to information that Onoki had overheard.

Based on this, the inscription on the stone tablet that Yun later mentioned, along with the legendary existence of the Sage of Six Paths, alerted the various ninja villages.

In this situation, if Akatsuki chooses to lie low, the current state of the five great ninja villages will not last long.

It won't be long before other ninja villages start to fear Konoha again.

"It seems the opponent also considered this point, which is why they made this choice, right?"

Shikaku nodded slightly: "We have never known the source of information about Uzumaki Sora, but given his intelligence capabilities, this is indeed a good way to make the attack fail on its own."

"The power of the clouds will make them uneasy. An unseen Akatsuki and a visible Konoha, in time they will turn their attention back to Konoha."

After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.

Compared to the problems with Akatsuki, the conflict between the Hyuga main family and the branch family is not so important; the two are not even in the same league.

After a moment's thought, Minato released his senses and then looked at Shikaku seriously, asking, "If... Konoha were to unify the ninja world first..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shikaku shook his head: "With the power of the Cloud, unifying the ninja world might not be out of reach, but with Uzumaki Sora's intelligence capabilities, once we make a decision, he will take advantage of that decision."

"Not placing Konoha in opposition to the ninja world is the best option right now. And as mentioned before, the enemy that Kumo fears may not have appeared yet..."

These words made Minato immediately abandon his idea.

Even the clouds seem to be urging Naruto and Sasuke to grow stronger, so if Konoha stands on the opposite side of the ninja world, its chances of winning are too small.

Vortex Void...

intelligence……

Most importantly, it's a manifestation of intelligence...

After sighing, Minato said, "Until we find out where Akatsuki is, we can only try our best to maintain the status quo."

Shikaku replied, "We need to divide the Nine-Tails as soon as possible. Since we all trust Yun, there's no need to delay in strengthening his power and helping Naruto grow."

Minato, who was about to say something, suddenly stopped.

A moment later, a member of the secret service knocked on the door and entered after receiving permission.

"Lord Hokage, a fire has broken out at the Kurama clan stronghold! It has been confirmed that Kurama Murakumo and his wife perished."

The Kurama clan? A great fire?

How can it be?

Minato frowned slightly. As a ninja, especially a member of the Kurama clan in Konoha with a special bloodline limit, how could he possibly die from something like a fire?

……

at the same time.

Yun, who had just returned home, saw... two tailed beasts, who had also just returned, fighting each other on the sofa.

"You stinky fox!"

"Stupid tanuki!"

They were hurling insults at each other when Little Nine-Tailed Fox jumped up and swung its claw: "I'll kill you and you stupid tanuki!"

Little Shukaku leaped aside, then immediately pressed back: "I'm going to fart you to death!"

At that moment, Uchiha Hazuki came out of the kitchen and said, "Kumo is back, let's eat."

Then he pointed at the two tailed beasts: "Fox and tanuki, no fighting while eating!"

In an instant, the two idiots on the sofa separated on their own.

He bowed slightly and replied, "Yes..."

Izumi, who was standing nearby, laughed: "So, the Nine-Tails is only afraid of Mom and Brother, but why is Lord Shukaku so obedient?"

Shukaku winked, jumped onto the table and sat down, then said to Hazuki, who had just come out, "That stinky fox said a lot of bad things about you today. How about we kick it out? What do you think?"

Uchiha Hazuki reached out, grabbed Shukaku, and threw him onto the sofa: "You're not allowed to stand on the table while eating. Even though you don't eat, you still need to learn manners, understand?"

The little Shukaku, who had been thrown out, tumbled to the side of the little Nine-Tails, tilted its head and asked, "Didn't you say she was the most important person in this family? Why don't you care if you talk badly about her?"

The little nine-tailed fox raised its paw and slapped it away again: "Do you think Lady Hazuki would listen to your instigation? She's the most reasonable person."

???

Shukaku's eyes widened in an instant.

Is this still the fox from my memory?

Even the old man back then didn't receive this kind of treatment, right?

"Nine-Tails, you have fallen."

"Hmph! Just telling the truth..."

Without the slightest embarrassment, the little nine-tailed fox was rewarded with a thousand-tael banknote the next moment.

Little Nine-Tailed Fox happily accepted it and then stuffed it under its buttocks.

This scene stunned Shukaku, and then he looked at the three of them, his meaning clear: Where is mine?

Yun smiled and replied, "What are you looking at? The one who is the most polite when you go out will get pocket money, you know?"

The Nine-Tailed Fox looked at Shukaku with disdain: "Stupid tanuki can't even pay its own rent, yet it has the nerve to eat and live here for free every day? If it were me, I would have dug a hole and buried myself long ago, it's so embarrassing..."

The sarcastic remarks left Shukaku stunned.

You can actually play like this?

Yun then reached out and tapped Shukaku's forehead: "Although tailed beasts don't need to eat or drink, you'll have to buy your own toys and such."

Toy?

Do I, Lord Shukaku, need toys?

Shukaku bared its teeth, but was immediately knocked back.

"Don't make that face while eating. You're new to this house, so remember to earn your rent money as soon as possible."

Shukaku covered her forehead, looking aggrieved: "When we split up... you didn't mention anything about having to pay rent..."

Didn't they say so?

Yun pondered for a moment, then replied with a sinister smile, "It's the same whether I say it now or not. When you go out with Nine-Tailed Fox tomorrow, don't just think about having fun. You should try to make some money, shouldn't you?"

Shukaku angrily shouted, "I am a tailed beast!"

Yun nodded: "So you want to be a tailed beast that eats and drinks for free?"

Uh!

For a moment, Shukaku's pride as a tailed beast rendered him speechless.

Meanwhile, Kurama sneered, "A stupid tanuki who can't even make money, you're a disgrace to the tailed beasts. You're only fit to play in the sand in the desert, or be locked in a teapot..."

Shukaku glared at him angrily: "That's still better than you begging for money by acting cute just now. You're no longer the majestic and domineering Nine-Tails you used to be. You're just a shameful fox now..."

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Chapter 224: Stripping Away the Nine-Tailed Fox