The Devil of Konoha: Starting as a Medical Ninja

Tsunade walked over slowly. It was not surprising that Hiroji left directly, according to Kakashi's report when he accompanied him.

When Hiroji faced the Raikage, he did the same thing. After completing the surgery, he left immediately, leaving the bewildered Raikage standing in the operating room in a daze.

If it weren't for the Cloud Village ninjas watching outside, the Raikage would probably have stayed in the operating room for a while longer.

Chapter 287 Space-Time Abilities

"That's natural."

Mei Terumi naturally wouldn't refuse. Although she had only given a reason at the beginning, now that her injuries had healed, sharing information was a viable option.

After all, that guy also captured the Three-Tails. Although he didn't want to reveal this directly, knowing who that person was might give him more options.

After a while.

In a small conference room, Mei Terumi and Tsunade sat on either side of each other, with Mei Terumi recounting the somewhat bizarre encounter.

Even now, thinking back on it, Mei Terumi still gets chills, even though that guy probably sensed that the Three-Tails was being attacked, which is why he left.

But if that guy really wanted to make a move, all he would do is walk over and kick her.

"Preliminary analysis suggests that the special ability is related to space and time, much like the Flying Thunder God technique mastered by your village elder."

After Mei Terumi finished speaking, she added that although they had experienced that battle, this was all the information that Kirigakure had obtained.

As for the fight between that person and the stranger, the people of Kirigakure had no time to pay attention to it. In fact, after she was sent back to Kirigakure, the only news brought back by the ninjas who stayed there was that she was the one who was not there.

That is: the three-tailed creature was brought out by that person and directly swallowed by the black vortex.

"Space-time abilities!"

Tsunade pondered this carefully. Although the battle seemed bizarre, if Mei Terumi's words were true, even she wouldn't have fared well against that person.

Mei Terumi's mention of space-time abilities reminded Tsunade of the elder's speculations and deductions after Neji Hyuga was taken away.

It now seems that the matter of Hyuga Neji can be basically concluded. In addition, the identity of the mysterious person who released the Nine-Tails and even slaughtered the elite of the Uchiha clan has also been partially revealed.

"We will investigate this matter immediately. To be honest, the Fourth Hokage was likely prevented from resolving the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha by this person, which is why he missed the best time to deal with the situation."

Tsunade didn't tell everything, just as Mei Terumi didn't say that the truth about the Blood Mist Village in Kirigakure was also intricately related to this person.

After all, ninja villages still need some secrets, or rather, a fig leaf.

Although it could be said that this person caused the destruction of the Uchiha clan after the news got out, the Uchiha clan wouldn't have been deliberately targeted if Danzo hadn't had any ulterior motives.

But there's really no way to deal with this. After all, that person did use the Sharingan. So even though there's no direct evidence, given the Third Hokage's personality, he would definitely let Danzo go in order to play it safe.

The end result was that the Uchiha clan, who were originally partners with the Senju clan in founding Konoha, were gradually marginalized.

The contradictions of being isolated after the village was established had not yet been resolved, and now they were being suppressed like this. This was especially distressing for the Uchiha clan, who were known for their aloofness.

If it were the seemingly peaceful Hyuga clan, they probably wouldn't have any other choice in the same position.

If it weren't for Itachi Uchiha's betrayal and the existence of the mysterious figure, the Uchiha clan, even if they couldn't succeed, would have been able to completely disintegrate Konoha.

After all, the Uchiha clan was a force that grew stronger with each battle, but unfortunately, they were all buried on that day.

"Hopefully we can find out that person's true identity."

Mei Terumi nodded. She wasn't particularly surprised by this. During the Nine-Tails' rampage, although Kirigakure was isolated, they were still able to obtain some information.

The fact that the Fourth Hokage, who held the title of Yellow Flash, died at the hands of the Nine-Tails is beyond doubt; there must be something fishy going on.

Now it seems that guy was behind it all. Of course, Mei Terumi would doubt the authenticity of this information, but if you think about it carefully, Konoha would have no reason to fool her.

That matter is completely in the past. After all, the Nine-Tails' attack led to the death of the Fourth Hokage, and that cannot be undone.

The meeting ended there, but just as Mei Terumi went to the inn prepared by Konoha to rest for a while, preparing to see if she could ask Konoha to reattach Chojuro's arm the next day, her newly promoted bodyguard came over.

"Lord Mizukage, there's something I want to understand..."

This ninja, who was both a bodyguard and a master of secret techniques, was quite brave. He wanted to ask about what happened during the battle between Konoha and Kirigakure, and in the current situation, it was undoubtedly reopening old wounds.

“I’ll try to bring this up, but you’ll have to stay in the hotel for the time being.”

As Mei Terumi walked along the road, she calmly recounted the battle, which targeted two of the Fourth Hokage's disciples: the now-famous Kakashi Hatake, and a female ninja named Rin who died in the battle.

Bringing this up directly might cause problems with Konoha's attitude, but Mei Terumi carefully recalled what she had seen in the scroll.

Although the plan came about somewhat inexplicably, it was quite successful in its subsequent execution. The problem arose here: so many ninjas chasing two ninjas who had not yet matured were completely wiped out.

This matter is quite strange. If we could communicate with Konoha, we might be able to obtain some special information.

If it was done by Konoha ninjas, then there is naturally no problem. But if it wasn't done by Konoha ninjas, then the problem is very serious.

Inside the hotel, Mei Terumi looked at herself in the mirror and felt somewhat ashamed; the once shocking wounds had vanished without a trace, as if by magic.

In addition, she noticed some details, such as the obvious difference in color between the skin near the wound and the surrounding area.

"What a terrifying medical ninja!"

Mei Terumi didn't have any other thoughts, she was just shocked. If she were to break ties with Konoha in the future, that guy would definitely be the first one to be eliminated. Otherwise, together with that elder who could use the Flying Thunder God Technique, they would basically be an unkillable team.

While Mei Terumi was resting at the inn, Konoha held another small meeting. Hiroji sat there, looking at Tsunade across from him, feeling somewhat confused.

"Based on the information brought by Kirigakure, it can be basically confirmed that the mysterious person who caused the Nine-Tails' rampage and massacred the Uchiha clan's elites is the same person they encountered."

Tsunade said somewhat heavily, "This matter means that Danzo's original plan against the Uchiha clan was completely wrong, which is why the Uchiha clan is dissatisfied."

This indirectly led to the annihilation of the Uchiha clan.

After speaking, Tsunade stared coldly at Hiroji, as if she wanted to get something from him.

Chapter 288 Do you think you can still make the decision?

"Danzo is buried in the back mountain. If you have a problem with him, you can dig him up. Don't look at me like that."

Faced with Tsunade's gaze, Hiroji spoke speechlessly, then prepared to leave. "I usually can't be bothered with you, do you really think that Konoha's current prosperity is because you're the Hokage?"

"Hold on……"

Tsunade, who originally wanted to extract some information from the former Root members, panicked immediately. If this guy left Konoha, he would be laughed to death by the entire ninja world!

This guy possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique, and it's because of the Flying Thunder God Technique that his interactions with the Hidden Cloud Village, the Hidden Sand Village, and now the Hidden Mist Village have been so smooth.

The reason those ninja villages didn't take advantage of this time to cause trouble was because they were wary of the Flying Thunder God Technique. If things got sour because of the already deceased Danzo, that guy would most likely just leave Konoha.

Before Konoha has even fully established itself, it will fall down again.

"Since Lady Tsunade is unwilling to trust someone like me from Root, then this position can be given to someone who unconditionally supports you, such as that genius medical ninja..."

Hongzhi did not stop because of Tsunade's words, but instead used the Flying Thunder God Technique to disappear from the spot.

Who knows what Tsunade suddenly went crazy for? Although Hiroji didn't want the ninja world to spiral out of control right now, he wasn't without temper.

Since you think that the entire Hidden Leaf Village is your own mouthpiece, and you're speaking here in an almost interrogative manner just because of Danzo, then resolve this matter yourself.

After leaving, Hongzhi did not return directly to the dilapidated courtyard where he lived, but went straight to the Land of Waves.

In the conference room, Tsunade, who had just been a bit too aggressive, stared blankly at the empty chair opposite her.

A moment later, she slumped into a chair. Perhaps it was because she thought of the tragic annihilation of the Uchiha clan, or perhaps it was because she had recently reviewed a lot of information about this matter, but her hatred for Danzo had increased several levels again.

This led to her unconsciously developing hostility when facing Danzo's former confidants.

The final result was that the elder who had voluntarily left the Root base after Danzo's death and helped Konoha solve many problems left this place.

At this moment, Tsunade was stunned and also regretful; the meeting was definitely not going to continue.

As for the identity of that Uchiha clan member, without the elder who knows the most about this matter, it would be extremely difficult to find out.

Let's discuss it another day!

Tsunade spoke up helplessly, while Kudo Yuuya remained silent. Although Konoha had been developing very smoothly in the past, there were still problems.

The two elders basically don't handle anything, and power is highly concentrated in the hands of the Hokage. Although the decisions they make are perfectly reasonable, if this continues, the Hokage's status will gradually rise, and he may even become an autocrat.

The meeting ended in discord, and Hiroji made no response. At the Wave Country base, Haku had transformed from a pretty young girl into a cold and arrogant assassin.

If Hongzhi hadn't known his true gender from the beginning, he would have questioned the meaning of life.

Zabuza's training of Haku is quite good; Haku is practically a second Zabuza now.

The combined power of Haku's original Ice Release technique and the skills of the former Demon of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are quite formidable. In Hongzhi's view, as Haku gradually adapts to combat, he will definitely reach Kage level.

However, the more Bai learned, the colder his gaze became towards Hongzhi.

Although he didn't see Hiroji's true face at the time, and Zabuza, who was resurrected through Edo Tensei, had no chance of revealing it, Hiroji's frequent appearances here made him realize who the enemy really was.

Although Hongzhi always wears a mask when he comes here, Bai is not only able to recognize masks.

"Your relationship has come to an end."

Inside the training room, Hongzhi calmly looked at Zabuza, who was recovering, and said, "Haku's abilities have surpassed Zabuza's. Although he doesn't have the Executioner's Blade that can absorb blood to recover, he still has as many Ice Release swords as he can."

"Oh...you're finally going to do something?!"

Zabuza was not surprised by this. The guy who was able to defeat him back then would not have kept Haku alive if he didn't have some ulterior motive, let alone let him teach Haku here.

"The Hidden Mist Village is currently short of manpower, and I'm planning to send him as a spy. What do you think of this idea?"

As Hongzhi spoke calmly, Zabuza's expression gradually became serious. Although he didn't know much about the recent situation in Kirigakure, when he was in the Land of Waves, he learned that Kirigakure had the Fifth Mizukage.

Everything was moving in a positive direction. If he hadn't been so disgusted with the situation in Kirigakure, he wouldn't have gone to attack the Fourth Mizukage with his Executioner's Blade.

Although he failed, he was still somewhat relieved to hear that things were gradually stabilizing in Kirigakure.

Zabuza was flustered to find that the person in front of him actually wanted Haku to go to Kirigakure as a spy. As long as he was here, Haku would not refuse, and Kirigakure would be in danger. After all, this person was a ninja from Konoha!

"The Hidden Mist Village doesn't easily trust outsiders..."

Zabuza spoke calmly, clearly not wanting this to happen.

“It’s alright. He can go back with the Executioner’s Blade and your will. I’ll make sure he sees Mei Terumi directly.”

As Hongzhi casually remarked, Bai's identity as a person from the Land of Water was something that could be traced. After all, someone must have specifically investigated where the infamous Zabuza stayed in the Land of Water and who he met.

While Haku's identity can't be said to be completely innocent, it's still acceptable to Kirigakure, since Kirigakure probably has only a handful of bloodline limit ninjas besides Mei Terumi.

You can count them without even using your hands.

Moreover, if he doesn't seize the opportunity to meet Mei Terumi while carrying the Executioner's Blade and Zabuza's last will and testament, he won't be a qualified Mizukage.

Kirigakure currently only has Mei Terumi as a Kage-level fighter; the rest are all rookies. Going there would not only fill the gap in combat power but also the gap in bloodline limits.