Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

At this moment, the waiter brought the food over.

The burger shop originally required customers to take a number and pick up their burgers themselves, but because of Uchiha Yu, so...

"The treatment is definitely different when you come out with the young master of the Uchiha clan. The class division is becoming more and more solid..."

As Lu Tai spoke, he looked out the glass window at the hurried crowds, all seemingly busy with their day's work.

From Shikamaru's conversations with his grandfather Shikaku, Shikadai was able to imagine what the ninja world was like a decade or so ago.

Over the past decade or so, through repeated reforms and explorations, peaceful development has become the mainstream for the five major powers, and hunger and cold have become a thing of the past.

The widespread use of trams has made travel a very convenient thing.

Even small countries still embroiled in conflict and war would never dare to covet trams.

However, after more than a decade, class stratification has gradually solidified.

That's why Grandpa and Father are planning to cut a group of people, seemingly not just wealthy individuals in corporations, but also some of the bloated organizations established in the early stages of reform.

"As long as a system exists, privileges will inevitably exist. But those who possess privileges need to be clear-headed and understand why these privileges exist."

Yu leaned back and took a sip of cola: "The blessings of a virtuous man last only five generations. My father told the Uchiha a long time ago: personal glory belongs to the Uchiha, but the glory of the Uchiha does not belong to any individual."

Sarada's eyes lit up at these words: "Only Uncle Yun could use such slang. Dad and Uncle Shisui have also said that it was Uncle Yun who changed the fate of the Uchiha clan."

Lu Tai looked at Yu with some confusion: "Have you already accepted reality?"

Yu shrugged: "People always have to face reality. My identity and bloodline give me unparalleled strength, and with that strength and my efforts, there might come a day when my father is honored because of me. Isn't that right?"

Sarada gave her a thumbs up: "Commendable courage. It's been many years since anyone has had this kind of courage, but I support you!"

"Also, I would like to say... we are gathered here to discuss the graduation exam and the assessment after class assignment."

Lutai swallowed the hamburger in his mouth: "It shouldn't be a big problem. I originally thought Yu's personality would be the biggest issue, but now it should be simple."

Sarada asked, "Could you tell me who the Jonin teacher is?"

Shikadai laughed and said, "Shouldn't that question be asked to Boruto? But that makes sense, the Hokage doesn't get home from get off work until late at night, and he goes to bed early every day because he plays around like crazy."

"I couldn't guess, but you must be special. After all, you're descendants of the strongest Team 7, plus the strongest ninja in the world..."

"boom!!"

The loud explosion interrupted Lutai's words, and the three of them stood up and looked over at the same time.

"That direction... is it the Second Research Department, right?"

Shikadai frowned, not replying to Sarada, his mind preoccupied with some conversations between his father and grandfather.

The research direction of the Second Research Division was completely different from that of the original First Research Division. The First Research Division, which was led by Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi, focused on the development of biological and human power.

The desert greening in the Land of Wind, along with a series of new seeds and fertilizers, all originated from the First Research Department.

The trams that connect to various parts of the ninja world, the base stations that link different villages, and a series of modern constructions all came from the Second Research Department.

Previously, there was a leak of intelligence, or perhaps it was false information spread by someone with ulterior motives: Konoha's Research Division 1 had mastered the technology of immortality.

Lutai, who was eavesdropping, had no idea whether the information was true or not.

But given his intelligence, based on the information he has obtained so far, regardless of the veracity of this information, it is inevitable that it will attract the attention of various groups and the rulers of small countries.

When Daming Prefecture still existed, even if we take the historical time back to the Warring States period, the allure of eternal life was absolute for those in power.

After a period of calm, it was initially thought that Konoha's strength had deterred everyone's greed. However, it now seems that even Konoha, as the strongest ninja village in the world and the central decision-maker among the five great ninja villages, still cannot quell people's desire for longevity.

Even if the news is false.

However, given the continuous stream of research achievements from Konoha's scientific research department over the long term, those who yearn for immortality will inevitably take it seriously.

Perhaps this was the intended purpose of the informant.

"This is troublesome..."

Lu Tai, frowning, rubbed his temples.

Uchiha Yu, standing to the side, asked doubtfully, "Even if the research department explodes, it shouldn't be a big problem. With Dad around, unless Uzumaki Sora from Amegakure comes knocking on our door, it won't be much of a hassle."

At that moment, figures flashed past, heading towards the research department.

The Uchiha clan members were among the security forces, but they were stopped by three masked ANBU members as soon as they reached the entrance of the hamburger shop.

"The Hokage has ordered that this incident be handled entirely by the Hokage's direct Anbu, and the security forces are required to maintain order within the village!"

A member of the security forces, an Uchiha, stepped forward and patted the other man on the shoulder without any hesitation: "You think I won't recognize you just because you're wearing a mask? But this way, I'm afraid everyone will believe the rumors from before..."

The ANBU member took a step back: "I am now a direct subordinate of the Hokage, so don't reveal my identity!"

"Alright, alright, go ahead. If there are any other guards here, I'll stop them for you."

As he spoke, he waved his hand: "Let's go back to the clan for drinks tonight. I wonder which stubborn bastard thought it was twenty years ago? Heh!"

The helpless member glanced at him and left in a flash. This guy was a well-known chatterbox in the clan, which was why he failed the member's test and could only work in the garrison.

If we don't leave now, our identities might be revealed at any moment. Then we'll have to face disciplinary action when we get back.

……

At the hamburger shop, Uchiha Yu saw that the clansman was about to leave, so he quickly went up to greet him and ask what was wrong.

Because of the conversation just now, it's clear that even the security forces know a lot of things, especially since this guy is known for his loose tongue.

After a while, Uchiha Yu returned.

After exchanging a glance with Shikadai, he said, "If the intelligence is false, then it's obvious that someone wants to deal with Konoha."

Lu Tai nodded: "If that's true, then the enemy's goal is to muddy the waters so they can get a chance to obtain the latest research results from this research department."

Sarada, who was standing to the side, was a little confused.

what's going on?

Why can't she understand anything?

The rumor spread widely, but it was clear that it had nothing to do with the students who were about to graduate from the Ninja Academy, even if Shikadai had learned about it through overhearing.

……

Research Department 1.

Orochimaru walked unhurriedly to the entrance of the exploded laboratory, with small white snakes spreading around him before surging into the laboratory in a short while.

"Explosive tags... they're pretty useless if you don't have the courage to multiply them and go down with them."

Orochimaru looked up and saw three men dressed as merchants, their faces ashen, already poisoned and bound by a giant python.

One of them was holding their spoils of war, a sealed box.

"So, after risking offending Konoha, all you got in the end was this?"

Amidst the blatant mockery, one of the men on the other side, who was trembling all over, slightly raised his head: "Immortality, who can resist such a temptation? We failed, but even Konoha cannot withstand the covetous eyes of everyone."

"Hiss... Immortality?"

Orochimaru licked his lips and used his snake tail to sweep the iron man to the ground.

When the lid was opened, all that was inside was an empty glass tube.

In this scene, the three of them clearly realized that they had made a mistake. When they sneaked in, the safe that had attracted the most attention was actually an empty box.

"Immortality..."

"Humans are born to face death. From the Warring States period to the Daming Prefecture period, war and chaos prevented most people from living to a ripe old age. But those in power always felt that their lifespan was not long enough."

“Soul transfer to acquire a body, restore cell activity, steal lifespan, or... be resurrected.”

"There are many ways to achieve immortality, but none of them can be achieved without the support of powerful forces."

"As far as I know, only that one person is destined to be immortal. But in the entire long history of the ninja world, how many people have reached his level?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the three intruders were already lifeless.

From beginning to end, Orochimaru's words seemed to be nothing more than talking to himself.

……

Chapter 455: Yu's Doubts

"Shhhhh..."

One by one, masked figures descended, forming a circle around the three corpses.

"Lord Orochimaru, they..."

Orochimaru glanced over indifferently: "Already dead, can't you tell?"

The leader of the dark faction looked rather grim behind his mask: "You should know that keeping them alive will make the subsequent interrogation easier, since the source of the fallacy about immortality has still not been found."

Orochimaru chuckled lightly: "They're nothing more than pawns used for testing. The fact that they were sent to their deaths in the Research Department shows that they know nothing."

"No one can fake the onboarding process for the research department; they certainly met the requirements. But everyone they came into contact with is a suspect. Checking them one by one would be too much work and pointless."

After saying that, Orochimaru turned and left, ignoring the Anbu behind him.

The leader of the Anbu directly under the Hokage couldn't refute this at the moment, because the person in front of him had a completely different status in Konoha over the past ten years.

One of the legendary Sannin who once defected has now become one of the most important and indispensable members of the group.

The only ones who could suppress the opponent, besides the Hokage, were that lord from the Uchiha clan.

“Take it back. Ask the mountain clan to come over. They should be able to save some things.”

He waved his hand, and the secret service team began their work before leaving the research department.

In addition to the ubiquitous cameras in the restrooms, the research department is also recording everything through hidden pinhole cameras lurking in secluded corners.

In the shadows, Naruto, Sasuke, and Shikamaru were watching dozens of small screens in front of them.

"I knew this wasn't a good approach. How could there be any problems within the Dark Division?"

Naruto visibly breathed a sigh of relief as he spoke.

But Sasuke didn't speak; his Rinnegan eyes were fixed on the screen in front of him.

"Send someone to area eight."

Shikamaru, standing nearby, asked in confusion, "Did you find something?"