Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

He wasn't worried about messing with the guy in front of him; after all, all he was interested in were those chakra armors.

However, he couldn't comprehend how awe-inspiring the scene must have been when Hiruko summoned those people to the Land of Snow.

The series of messages that followed left Feng Hua Nu Tao somewhat numb.

He knew that Hiruko was extremely powerful, but he didn't expect that the other party could directly revive so many people.

He secretly glanced at Beiliuhu.

Hiruko secretly pondered how to outwit these researchers, but that story will have to wait.

On the other side, before meeting "Madara", Black Zetsu had imagined countless scenarios, but he never expected that Madara's final words would be so tricky.

Inside the dark, damp cave, it was surrounded by huge trees with sprawling roots.

Obito Uchiha, seemingly imitating Madara, sat on a chair carved from wood and looked at Black Zetsu, asking, "Did you see the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who was resurrected through Edo Tensei, while you were in Hiruko's territory?"

“I’ve seen it before,” Black Zetsu replied.

"What is your purpose in sending you out to inform me?"

"How did you know they would give me these things before I left? Could it be that White Zetsu has already infiltrated Tobirama's side?" Hearing Madara's question, Black Zetsu couldn't help but ponder his own plans.

He initially wanted to gloss over other things, but after a moment's thought, he opened his eyes and said, "He showed me some things."

The two then began to plot together there.

Sunagakure Village.

"Sunagakure Village, it's been years since I last saw it. It has changed a lot. However, the scene on the main street is exactly the same as what I remember from the past."

Standing atop the high-rise, Ye Cang looked down at the familiar yet unfamiliar mountains, villages, and buildings below, scanning the surroundings and sighing inwardly.

Sunagakure is surrounded by an endless sea of ​​sand, where the sun is scorching and intense, and the sky is a clear, jewel-like blue.

The desert wind always carries sand and gravel, and the air is filled with a dry smell.

Because of this environment, most of the buildings in Sunagakure are made of heat-resistant and wind-resistant materials, such as adobe bricks combined with stones and wood.

The roofs are mostly flat to prevent sand from accumulating.

Inside the window is equipment for storing water resources; after all, in the desert, water is sometimes even more precious than gold.

Moreover, because it is located in the desert, the vegetation in Sunagakure is relatively scarce, but there are still some drought-adapted plants, such as cacti, and some drought-resistant shrubs, which tenaciously grow on this land.

On the edge of the village, you can see several small oases, like pearls in the desert, which provide the villagers with the necessary drinking water and have become an excellent place to grow crops.

Overall, while Sunagakure may not be as prosperous as the Land of Fire, it is still a fairly good place to live compared to the surrounding small countries.

Moreover, the five major states were states that had been passed down from the Warring States period, and could be considered the ultimate victors of that era.

As one of the great powers, the Wind Kingdom, despite its scarcity of water resources, is extremely rich in various mineral resources, including oil, gold, silver, and copper. In fact, it is not short of money.

However, the decisions of the Daimyo of the Land of Wind cannot be ignored.

Especially during this special period, Yecang's gaze swept across the street, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

On the street, villagers dressed in traditional clothing and ninjas hurried by, creating a seemingly busy scene.

"This is not good," Ye Cang thought to himself.

"The villagers and ninjas are running around so blindly, this is not a healthy state." This is clearly the daimyo using his advantage to exert pressure, attempting to make Sunagakure submit to him as soon as possible.

The Sand Village was already showing signs of surrendering, and now fewer and fewer people are still resisting.

Two ninjas stood by the street, one of them whispering about the recent situation in Sunagakure: "It seems the Daimyo intends to turn Sunagakure into a military zone, completely abolish the previous mercenary system, and put all military expenditures under his control."

Therefore, under his leadership, the task delegation system also changed.

Recent assignments all require his approval.

In this way, the daimyo could manipulate the actions of the lower-ranking ninjas, since most of the opponents were elites of Jonin rank or higher.

Even though the villagers could sense the strange undercurrents and atmosphere within Sunagakure, as long as no one rallied the villagers to rebel against the daimyo, the villagers and ninjas would continue to act according to their usual routines.

"Did Elder Ebizo not put up any resistance?" another ninja asked.

“He did not stop it. After all, some members of the Elder Council had already defected to the Daimyo. It was too late for him to act now. He should go with the flow and let Sunagakure be completely incorporated into the Land of Wind.”

Speaking of it.

Yecang paused for a moment and said, "That old guy Ebizo still has some tricks up his sleeve."

Incorporating Sunagakure into the Land of Wind is, in a sense, a solution that aligns with the ideas of the older generation.

While he was rallying people to his side under the banner of upholding the one-country-one-village system of Sunagakure, he turned a blind eye to the daimyo's undermining actions, which revealed Ebizo's true intentions.

As the leader of the opposition, he became increasingly adept at manipulating the actions of the ninjas below him.

Sunagakure doesn't have a better solution right now, so this plan is not a bad option.

But who in Sunagakure would give them time now? He turned to look at the silent ninja behind him, "How is that ninja you know well?"

The ninja being questioned lowered his head and said, "Some of them are willing to join us because the Daimyo needs them for his operations."

He lived on with a heart full of humiliation after that brutal battle.

"Oh." Ye Cang frowned, his tone instantly turning cold.

"In such a short time, they've already convinced you're a capable guard who abandoned everyone and returned alone?"

March couldn't help but argue, "Sir, they agreed because of your prestige."

To know.

Chapter 184 The Wife's Double Row

“My brothers and the others were your staunch supporters in the past.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang paused slightly, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

In this seemingly chaotic situation, he was surprised to find people who had supported him in the past.

If it weren't for my carelessness in falling into the trap carefully set by the enemy, I might still have had a chance to compete for the position of the Fourth Sunakage.

No wonder Luo Sha was so determined to kill me; he was afraid I would make a comeback.

Thinking this, she couldn't help but recall her conversation with Hiruko.

At that time, she said to Hiruko, "Lord Hiruko, I will do my best to preserve the body of the Fourth Kazekage and hand it over to you for disposal."

"Being a miner would be nice, but there's no need for it now."

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang was secretly surprised. This guy had once been hailed as a hero who saved Sunagakure, yet Su Zhe looked down on him so much.

"I have preserved Luo Sha's body intact."

She had assumed that Hiruko would use the corpse later, but she hadn't expected him to give her such a direct answer.

"Pull him back to life and go find me some resources in the desert!"

Is the dignified Fourth Kazekage merely a miner in Hiruko's eyes?

When Yekura was resurrected, she learned that Hiruko had been with her in the previous world.

Naturally, he chose Hiruko as his spiritual refuge.

Su Zhe happily pulled Ye Cang and Mrs. Uchiha Mikoto together for a row.

The scene of that guy being resurrected and digging for gold in the sand day and night is indescribable.

Ye Cang felt a sense of absurdity, and then she tried to calm her inner turmoil.

She once thought that after she left Sunagakure, her old supporters would disappear.

But it's clear from Maki's words that those who have always supported him are still there.

"Maki, you found these people, how are they now?" Ye Cang's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible concern.

After figuring out Yekura's veiled attitude, Maki continued, "Some of them still have some influence in the village, but they have been suppressed by the Fourth Boss and are now on the fringes of the village."

However, they maintained contact secretly.

Because when the news of your death first came, some of them had doubts about it.

Therefore, these people had once joined forces to investigate, and the village had tacitly approved of their investigation.

However, as the years have passed and the investigation has deepened, their doubts have gradually dissipated, though their past cooperation has kept them in contact.

"Now that's good, Lady Yecang. If you just step in and explain, you'll probably be able to take quite a few people with you."

The Third Kazekage died under mysterious circumstances, and now, in the village's view, the Fourth Kazekage's death is also suspicious.

The Fourth Kazekage was killed, and the person who did it was actually a former hero of Sunagakure.

But facing this hero he once respected, who has now become the one persecuting him, he couldn't even bring himself to criticize him; all he could do was say it was a waste of talent.

Yekura muttered to herself, "I see!"

Then she said to Maki, "You can continue making contacts. You can leave now."

Those who remained frowned upon seeing this, wondering to themselves: Is Lord Yecang currently in conflict with Lord Hiruko's plans?

"Yakura, will Lord Hiruko's plan be hindered?"

"That person must have no expectations for the Land of Wind anymore."

A cold glint flashed in Ye Cang's eyes as he coldly cut off her words, his voice full of determination: "I have no expectations of Sunagakure either. Just send those princesses to Lord Hiruko as playthings."

Inside the room, a rectangular conference table stands quietly. It is meticulously carved from the finest wood, and its smooth, mirror-like surface reflects all the soft light, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Around the table, a row of chairs was neatly arranged, and several elderly people sat on them with solemn expressions.

The elderly man at the head of the group had long since turned white-haired, just like a mountain peak covered in snow in winter, exuding the vicissitudes of time.

He slowly looked around and saw that most of the people present were elderly people in their twilight years. The atmosphere in the conference room was as oppressive as the calm before a storm.

He couldn't help but sigh helplessly: "I won't waste time with those opening remarks. Let's all share our thoughts."

What other ideas could there be?

A bald, elderly man from Sunagakure sneered and mocked mercilessly, "Elder, you're practically handing over the interests of Sunagakure to others, what right do you have to offer any opinions?"

"You must have become a very popular and sought-after person by the daimyo by now, right?"

Another elderly man chimed in, his tone full of indignation and dissatisfaction: "Everyone here is firmly opposed to your policy of eliminating one country and one village. There's no need to hide anything anymore."