Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

The already cracked table split in two and collapsed.

The loud noise made Tun Tun, who was in Shizune's arms, keep burrowing into her embrace, leaving only her pig butt sticking out and wiggling.

"I've made it very clear that the prerequisite for this alliance is that the Cloud Village takes the lead! Only under this premise can intelligence sharing begin!"

Tsunade frowned deeply: "The Five Kage Summit hasn't even started yet, so whether or not Kumogakure takes the lead isn't up to me..."

The Fourth Raikage stared intently at Tsunade, and after pondering for a long time, finally spoke: "In fact... apart from Konoha and Kumogakure, the attitudes of other villages are not important."

"Ok?"

Tsunade looked puzzled.

Since the Warring States period, the five great ninja villages have maintained their dominance over the entire ninja world.

Several Shinobi World Wars broke out, with wars raging back and forth, yet none of them were truly eliminated or replaced. This in itself indicates that the strength of the five sides was roughly equal.

Of course, except for the first generation.

However, the Fourth Raikage's words now only highlight Kumogakure and Konoha.

"Hokage, why do you think I came to Konoha earlier? In terms of strength, Konoha is currently weaker than Iwagakure, which has been recuperating and resting."

Seeing that Tsunade was about to get angry, the Fourth Raikage raised his hand to interrupt her, saying, "More than three years ago, or rather, after the departure of the Sannin and the death of the Fourth Hokage in the Nine-Tails' attack, Konoha's strength has declined far too much, and that is undeniable."

At this point, the Fourth Raikage pondered for a moment: "Konoha is special, or rather, in this crisis, only Konoha and Kumogakure are special. So all I need is Konoha's attitude; nothing else matters."

"After witnessing that level of power that transcends that of ninjas, numbers are actually no longer of much use."

Tsunade hesitated and asked, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

The Fourth Raikage stared at the other person: "The one who once destroyed Konoha's Root left behind some information when he brought the Uchiha clan to join Kumogakure."

Tsunade was stunned: "Nearly four years ago?"

After nodding slightly, the Fourth Raikage said, "That person possessed power beyond the limits of ninjas, and he left behind some information about the future of this world."

After he finished speaking, the Hokage's office fell silent for a moment.

Tsunade was very clever; at this moment, she had already guessed that perhaps the person who left the information in Kumogakure was related to the Akatsuki organization, their enemy this time.

Jiraiya, that bastard, hasn't come back yet, and I have no idea where he is...

This kind of pressure is too much.

The basis for intelligence sharing is that Konoha agrees to let Kumogakure take the lead, while other ninja villages are not important.

"The ultimate goal of the Akatsuki organization is to destroy this world."

These words made Tsunade suddenly look up.

After a long pause, he finally nodded: "I understand."

……

Ten minutes later.

Sasuke looked at the two Kage in front of him and, at the Fourth Raikage's instruction, said directly, "I went to the Naka Shrine before, and there is indeed a stone tablet underground."

"Furthermore... the contents recorded above are exactly the same as what that guy who called himself Uchiha Madara said before."

"By capturing the Tailed Beast and reviving the Ten-Tails, one can become the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki and obtain the power of all things in the universe. Using the moon as a medium, one can activate the giant genjutsu Infinite Tsukuyomi, plunging the entire ninja world into a genjutsu."

"And in illusion, everyone's dreams can come true. Power, money, desire, everything can be obtained in this ultimate illusion."

"This... is the true path to peace left behind by the Sage of Six Paths, as recorded on the stone tablet."

As soon as she finished speaking, Tsunade clenched her fists.

"No, no one wants to stay in a false peace, in a life of debauchery and illusion, where everything is fake."

Sasuke nodded slightly: "Using the power of the Ten-Tails as a reserve to construct genjutsu, everyone's dreams will come true while they are asleep, but chakra will eventually run out. At that time, everyone will starve to death."

The Fourth Raikage, standing to the side, looked at Sasuke and said, "Tell me about the information that person left behind, combined with what you saw on the stone tablet."

Sasuke nodded: "The inscription on the stone tablet states: A deity, in pursuit of stability, divided Yin and Yang into two poles. The two interact with each other, giving rise to the myriad phenomena of the universe."

"Based on Brother Yun's information, before this, I thought it was a combination of the Senju and Uchiha clans. But after this, I think it should be the chakra of Indra and the chakra of Ashura."

"And the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra might just be Naruto."

???

Tsunade was completely bewildered at that moment.

What did I just hear? How did it suddenly get to Naruto?

Although this kid has trained with Jiraiya for two years, he is still just a genin in the village. Apart from being a jinchūriki, he doesn't seem to be any different.

Also... who is Ashura?

Seeing Tsunade's confusion, the Fourth Raikage explained, "Indra and Ashura are the offspring of the Sage of Six Paths, and their descendants are the Uchiha and Senju."

"The Yin and Yang aspects: Yin-attribute chakra represents the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, while Yang-attribute chakra represents the life force of the Senju and Uzumaki clans."

"The information left behind by that person pointed out many of the dangers in this world, which will ultimately be resolved by Sasuke and Naruto."

"That's why I said that the attitudes of other villages are not important; only Konoha and Kumogakure are important."

……

After a long pause, Tsunade looked at the Fourth Raikage: "A false peace... No one wants it, but the Akatsuki believed in this solution. Are they... stupid?"

The Fourth Raikage replied, "We have already lost a Jinchūriki. I don't know if they have mental problems, but if they can become the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki... then their power will probably undergo a qualitative change."

"And that person... His Hokage should know, after all, it concerns the Uchiha's departure from Konoha. That person might really be the future."

……

A short while later, the Fourth Raikage and Sasuke Uchiha left the Hokage Building.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, Tsunade was watching the two people leaving below.

"Hey……"

A sigh rang out, and Shizune hesitated before saying, "Konoha has improved a lot since Lady Tsunade returned."

Tsunade said indifferently, "The fact that the Fourth Raikage spoke so freely speaks volumes. I was just cursing the old man for leaving behind a mess before he died."

"Uchiha Sasuke should be the reincarnation of Indra's Yin Release chakra. Such a power that could lead the ninja world was turned into the extermination of his clan and his departure by them..."

Shizune thought for a moment: "So Lady Tsunade should have come back to take over from the beginning, right? That way, perhaps the Uchiha clan would still exist in Konoha."

Tsunade turned to look at Shizune, sighed, and sat down again.

"At that time, it was because I witnessed some of the ugliness of politics that I chose to leave the village."

"Even if he takes over, Danzo will still be alive at that time, and Root will still exist. In addition, there is an old man's direct ANBU. All of these factors combined make it quite obvious."

Silent silence fell.

After some thought, it makes sense. If there are three jades in one village, the structure itself will inevitably become fragmented.

At this moment, Tsunade spoke up: "Notify the barrier team to remain on high alert for abnormal chakra. I'm feeling uneasy; perhaps the enemy is about to make their move."

“If they attack the Eight-Tails first, we’ll have some time to react. But if they attack both at once, we’ll be in danger.”

Silent nodded: "Understood."

Even after the door closed, Tsunade's brows remained furrowed.

At this time, the Fourth Raikage leaving the village for Konoha presents a great opportunity for the Akatsuki organization.

Does the Fourth Raikage know about that?

Or rather... is it a trap in itself?

……

Chapter 414: Each with their own thoughts

Hidden in the clouds.

After setting up the barrier, the Fourth Raikage looked at Mabui.

"How's it compared to over there?"

Mabui replied, "After his whereabouts were revealed, Lord Bee's main body has already gone to Turtle Island, and his clone is almost at Konoha now."

Nodding, the Fourth Raikage then looked at Sasuke beside him: "The reincarnation of Indra's chakra and Ashura's chakra. If your guess is correct, then the information that person gave you means that you and Naruto Uzumaki will be the key to fighting against the Akatsuki."

"They've leaped over Kumogakure and are closing in on Konoha. Here lie the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails, which they haven't yet obtained. Even if they know it's bait, they can't refuse."

Sasuke raised his head slightly: "I understand my position. After joining Kumogakure, the Uchiha naturally belong to Kumogakure. However..."

After pausing for a moment, Sasuke continued, "After this, we need to have Naruto try out the method of Jinchuriki controlling Tailed Beasts..."

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent for a moment.

The Fourth Raikage and Sasuke Uchiha stared at each other, neither of them backing down in the slightest.

"why?"

Sasuke replied, "We now know Akatsuki's purpose, but the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan involves too many legendary things... If this is a disaster for the entire ninja world, then I think the Rinnegan might not even be their ultimate power."

As he spoke, the Eternal Eye appeared in Sasuke's eye sockets.

"In the entire history of the Uchiha clan, perhaps only Madara Uchiha has reached the level of these eyes, but this is not the end."

"The inscription on the stone tablet, at least the very first part, is definitely true: 'Gaining the power of all things in the universe.'"

"Indra was the ancestor of the Uchiha clan, meaning the Uchiha's Sharingan came from the Sage of Six Paths. The Sage's eye is also known as the Rinnegan."

At this point, the Fourth Raikage frowned and then asked, "You mean... the Rinnegan alone is not enough to pose the greatest threat?"

Sasuke nodded slightly: "At the very least... the power that Akatsuki showed when Yugito was taken away was not enough. It may seem strong now, but back then they also needed to switch it out to get the Two-Tails."

"They're worried... worried that my joining will change the course of the battle. And as those eyes take another step forward, their worries will inevitably become a reality."

Sasuke looked directly into the Fourth Raikage's eyes: "The inscription on the stone tablet states that after becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki, the level of power is beyond what a ninja can reach. The power of a Sage after ascension may be what we will ultimately face."

"So... Konoha can be used as a shield, but Ashura's power must also be further enhanced, otherwise, facing the enemy's trump card, the entire ninja world, including Kumogakure, may die in the Infinite Tsukuyomi."

As soon as he finished speaking, it was clear that the Fourth Raikage had been persuaded.

Setting a trap for Konoha, diverting Akatsuki's attention to Konoha, and weakening Konoha's power are all perfectly reasonable points.