Escape From Konoha

Indulging in the tower of heavy rain, even in the deep room, you can hear the patter of rain outside.

"Is it over?"

Nagato walked out of the dark shadows, followed by Konan with a cold face behind him.

Compared to the kind-hearted girl who had nothing to do with the world a few years ago, the expression on her face has become colder because of this cruel world, and her heart seems to have been frozen.

"It's done, but I don't know if it will bear fruit. After all, the initiative lies in Danzo's hands."

Bai Zetsu, who was in charge of communication, spread his hands helplessly and answered Nagato's question.

"Just do your best. To capture the tailed beast, you need to borrow the power of the Sharingan."

Although after Orochimaru's introduction, Heiruhu, who was able to fuse the blood successor boundary, was recruited, but compared to the pure Uchiha clan, in Nagato's view, the blood successor boundary after the fusion should have certain limitations. of.

Such as Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

That is a kind of pupil technique that is far more terrifying than Sharingan.

The Mangekyō Sharingan that A Fei masters is the best proof.

Possessing a very strong ability to distort time and space, if well prepared, it can be used for ultra-long-range assassinations, which will surely kill you.

"Unfortunately, the training period is a bit too long. Maybe during this period, Danzo will give him some unnecessary colors."

White Zetsu refers to Uchiha Itachi.

Nowhere can genius hide the gaze of others from peering into the past.

It can only be said that this young Uchiha boy's talent is too dazzling.

Contacting the Uchiha clan and looking for people to recruit was the first idea that Black Zetsu put forward.

The reason is to use the Sharingan to better capture tailed beasts and deal with enemies who also have Sharingan.

"If that's the case, wouldn't it be more convenient to look for Shunshen Shisui in the first place?"

Nagato asked in return.

Shunshen Shisui is definitely the most famous ninja in Konoha at this stage. Just like Hatake Kakashi, he has become the leader of Konoha's younger generation.

"It's possible, but it's more difficult to make contact. Uchiha Shisui is too strong and we can't control him."

The subtext of Bai Zetsu's words is that even Nagato may not be able to control such a ninja.

Although he is young, his strength is real.

In terms of the application of Sharingan, he might be the strongest Uchiha ninja in Konoha today.

Several times when Bai Jue went to monitor, he was almost discovered. Afterwards, I only dared to hang back and monitor from a distance, not daring to get too close.

"This is a problem. Let you handle this matter."

Nagato nodded and did not get involved.

The affairs of the Amegakure Village were enough to keep him busy. He was already meddling in the affairs of Konoha, and he was already too busy.

It would be best to leave this kind of matter to Bai Zetsu and Black Zetsu.

They are the embodiment of Madara's will and know how to deal with and guide the ninjas of the Uchiha clan.

"Yes. In addition, we have some clues about Qianba Baishi's hidden stronghold."

Bai Jue's tone suddenly became serious, no longer the playful and smiling face before.

Compared to what happened in Konoha, this was the enemy that deserved to be taken seriously.

"sure?"

"Well, it's roughly on the West Main Road. It's the only place suitable for them to hide."

Bai Jue replied like this.

Nagato was thoughtful and had some calculations in his mind.

"Forget it, it's better not to test them. We finally reached a peace deal. Don't stroke the tiger's beard at this time."

In Nagato's view, Shiraishi, who controls Uchiha, Hinata, Uzumaki, and many unknown powers, is undoubtedly a tiger.

What's even more frightening is that this tiger is very aggressive unlike Konoha's docile one.

Once their real interests are touched, Akatsuki's actions will be greatly hindered, and the Country of Rain and the Hidden Rain Village will be wiped out.

As long as they can maintain a non-interference attitude, that is the most important thing to Nagato.

Even today, he doesn't have much confidence in dealing with Baishi and the others.

However, judging from the development prospects of both parties, they are both dissatisfied with the existing rule of the five major powers. For the time being, they will not have any conflicts of interest.

As long as he figured this out, Nagato would feel a lot more at ease.

Akatsuki is still in the embryonic stage, and cannot withstand too many twists and turns, and needs to recruit more capable ninjas to join.

Bai Jue was also very clear about Nagato's caution.

In Bai Jue's view, exposing this information to Konoha's people and killing people with a knife is undoubtedly an excellent strategy.

But the consequences are very serious, and Akatsuki and Yuyin will definitely be wiped out.

Therefore, based on absolute loyalty, Bai Jue did not dare to send this news to Konoha without Nagato's order.

Once Nagato no longer trusts them, the consequences will be disastrous, and they may turn against each other.

"Of course we know this."

"Uchiha Itachi's matter is left to you to handle, but don't forget the rest of the business."

Uchiha Itachi actually didn't care about Nagato.

Even Black Zetsu had told him more than once that he was a very talented ninja.

However, having talent does not necessarily mean that you can grow up, and even if you can grow up, it may not be owned by Xiao.

The uncertainty is simply too high.

Therefore, Nagato hopes that Bai Zetsu will focus on other powerful ninjas.

After Bai Jue retreated, Xiaonan's voice suddenly sounded from behind:

"They seemed to have a mind of their own."

"This is the agreement between Madara and I. It doesn't matter what they think, as long as they do things seriously."

Nagato also knew that White Zetsu and Black Zetsu had their own ideas, and Nagato had already looked away from this.

No matter what their purpose is, I don't care, as long as they do the tasks assigned to them well, that's enough.

As for what backup plan Madara left behind... no, he definitely left a backup plan behind.

It's just that Nagato is still unsure about this back-up move, and he doesn't know whether it will benefit him. Whether Madara plans to break the agreement with him or support it is still unknown.

"Is the same true for Orochimaru?"

Hearing Konan ask this, Nagato fell silent for a moment.

He knew that Konan had always been very critical of Orochimaru joining Akatsuki.

Orochimaru stabbed Amegakure in the back, causing Amegakure to suffer heavy losses, and even took advantage of Amegakure's trust in Konoha, causing Yahiko and the rest of Akatsuki's companions to die tragically at the hands of the roots.

"During the war, everyone is responsible. Xiaonan, don't bring your personal feelings to work, we have no choice."

It is true that as a member of the Amegakure ninja, Nagato had 10,000 reasons to take revenge by tearing Orochimaru into pieces.

However, he also had ten thousand excuses for not being able to kill Orochimaru.

Orochimaru's strength and talents were something Nagato admired.

Furthermore, during the war, Orochimaru, as a member of Konoha ninja, had impeccable contribution and loyalty to Konoha.

With a small number of Konoha ninjas, they shut out Sunagakure Village and fought to the death, delaying the Konoha troops on the other side of the Iwagakure battlefield long enough so that Sunagakure and Iwagakure troops could never unite.

As for Yellow Flash's single-handed defeat of Iwagakure's troops and destruction of Iwagakure's supply line, that's a story for another day.

Recruiting such talents into Xiao would do more good than harm.

As for hatred... it's probably the most useless thing. Nagato laughed to himself.

"That's it."

Nagato has indeed become different. This is Xiaonan's true inner thought.

Not to mention Nagato, even herself.

Pain makes them grow.

In the past, she would probably take revenge on someone like Orochimaru at all costs.

When Yahiko was killed by Nemo, it was the time when Orochimaru and Nemo's Danzo cooperated most closely.

Even now, Orochimaru may have secretly connected with Danzo.

Nagato did the same thing.

Although it was A Fei who was in contact with Danzo in the disguise of 'Madara', without Nagato's consent, it would be impossible for Bai to take the initiative to contact Danzo.

The growth of the roots led by Danzo means that among Konoha, there is one more person who is equal to the third generation of Hokage Hiruzaru Sarutobi.

As long as Danzo continues to be strong, Akatsuki's actions will be much more convenient.

Based on this judgment, Nagato would let Bai Zee and the others secretly contact Danzo.

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The atmosphere in the team has changed, something Itachi had expected.

After all, the dead Chuanma was, after all, a companion who had been together for a year, and he had thought that their teammate relationship would last for a long time before it ended.

When he saw Inari Mako again, Itachi clearly saw a shadow cast in her eyes. Denma's death seemed to make her, who was more kind and weak, shrink back.

However, to reunite, Itachi has an important request to ask to lead the team to Shinosui Muzuki Teak.

"Chunin exam?"

Listening to Itachi's request, Jounin Minazuki Yuzuki scratched his head in embarrassment, seeming to be very distressed by this.

"What's wrong?"

Itachi asked in confusion.

In fact, his strength is already strong enough.

Especially after awakening the Sharingan this time, Itachi was confident that he could pass the Chunin exam and become a Chunin.

Only by becoming a chunin can he perform more advanced tasks and further hone himself.

Moreover, the Uchiha clan also hopes to become a chunin as soon as possible.

The current Uchiha's reputation among Konoha is not very good, and he needs to accumulate reputation to prepare for the position of the fifth generation Hokage.

The death of the fourth generation Hokage Namikaze Minato and the aging of the third generation Hokage gave the radical Uchiha tribesmen the hope of becoming Hokage.

Although his father Fugaku focused on steady and progressive policies, he could only barely suppress it.

Moreover, Itachi knew that his father also had a need for the position of Hokage.

After becoming Hokage, the situation of the Uchiha clan in Konoha should be much better, such as changes to the guard system.

For this reason, Itachi became the spokesperson of the Uchiha clan to a certain extent.

"Actually, Mako is here to resign today. She doesn't want to be a ninja anymore."

Minazuki Yuki unfortunately glanced at Mako Inari.

Itachi looked at Mako Inari in surprise.

The person involved, Inari Mako, smiled apologetically at Itachi, with sad eyes, and said to Itachi: "Sorry, Itachi. You can say that I am ignorant, but I am really afraid that one day I will be killed like Denma. After Yuzuki I have already seen the teacher's enlightenment..."

She used to imagine in the ninja school that becoming a ninja was a very honorable thing.

However, after Denma died in the line of duty and saw the horrific body, she suddenly understood how cruel and realistic the world of ninjas was.

Although she is several years older than Itachi, her endurance has always been the weakest among the team.

She cannot bear to see herself or her companions die.

"Is that so? There's nothing we can do about it."

Inari Mako is a kind-hearted girl, he has always known it.

Inari Mako's self-awareness, no matter how hard he retreated, was, in Itachi's opinion, much better than many ninjas who couldn't see themselves clearly.

However, Itachi still felt strange.

There is still some time before this year's Chunin Exam. During this period, Minazuki Yuzuki is fully capable of finding two teammates again and forming a trio with him to participate in this year's Chunin Exam.

At the beginning of the previous Chuunin Exams, many teams that were missing members rushed to fill up their manpower to participate in the Chunin Exams.

However, Itachi still felt suspicious that Yuzuki Minazuki gave up the opportunity to take this year's Chunin Exam so easily.

"Yeah, it's a pity this year. I'm looking for suitable manpower to add in, and I don't know if Hokage-sama is ready."

Minazuki Yuzuki nodded, looking into the distance with worried eyes.

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"Will Uchiha Itachi not participate in the Chunin Exam this year?"

In the Hokage's office, the person asking the question was Danzo Shimura, the leader of the Roots.

As one of the high-ranking officials of Konoha and a high-ranking member of the hostile Uchiha forces, he came to look for the future of an Uchiha ninja, which really surprised Hiruzen as the Hokage.

Hiruzen picked up the list of genin participating in this year's chuunin exams.

A total of forty groups, a total of one hundred and twenty-three genin, participated in the chuunin examination.

But among these one hundred and twenty-three genin, the name Uchiha Itachi was not included.

Hiruzen thought for a moment and replied: "One of the members of Minazuki's team has just died in the line of duty. Another team member seems to have a shadow over this and has resigned and will not join the ranks of ninjas. Therefore, now Minazuki's team There is only one genin, Uchiha Itachi, and there is no way for one person to participate in the chunin exam."

Because Chuunin tests not only the strength of a ninja, but leadership ability is also an extremely important part.

There are also ninjas who are powerful but have poor leadership skills.

If Itachi is allowed to participate in the Chunin Exam alone, it will be an unfair treatment for Itachi and the other candidates.

"Is that so? But, Minazuki Yuzuki, a jounin, what do you think?"

Danzo asked a topic that had nothing to do with the current situation.

"Minazuki Yuzuki?"

Hiruzen was slightly startled, not expecting Danzo to suddenly mention Itachi's leading jounin.

"What's up with him?"

"There's a very bad side to him."

Danzo said this without hesitation, with a sneer on his lips, as if he had discovered some important secret.

"What?"

Hiruzen was stunned.

"Although on the surface, he is a loyal Jonin. But his jealousy is very strong, and he has been secretly suppressing talented ninjas. He will even create psychological shadows for his subordinates through some things, forcing them to They left the ninja business."

One of Itachi's team members died, and one team member resigned, but these were not necessary.

As long as Minazuki Yuzuki reports this matter, as senior officials, they will never ignore it.

Because the name Uchiha Itachi was worthy of them doing this.

However, Minazuki Yuzuki did not report this matter, which is thought-provoking.

"Is this information accurate?"

Hiruzen became serious.

"Do you think I've made a mistake in this matter?"

Danzo asked rhetorically.

Hiruzen was speechless.

The root that Danzo is responsible for is the ANBU directly under the Hokage, something darker.

Danzo himself has been dealing with darkness all year round. If Minazuki Yuzuki had really done this kind of thing, then it would have been impossible to hide it from Danzo's eyes.

"I understand, I will investigate Minazuki Yuzuki thoroughly."

If what Danzo said, then the matter is really critical.

If such a jounin continues to lead the genin to perform tasks, it will only ruin more talents.

Maybe Minazuki Yuzuki was already secretly planning how to suppress Itachi, the genius of the Uchiha clan, so that he would not be eligible to apply for the Chunin Exam.

"It doesn't matter about Minazuki Yuzuki. Uchiha Itachi will participate in the Chunin exam as soon as possible. I want to use him. Of course, it is also feasible to let him directly break the rules and become a Chunin through a high-level meeting."

Danzo made no secret of his coveting of Itachi.

After he met and talked with Itachi, he knew that Itachi was a person on his side and could only be on his side.

Neither Hiruzen nor the guy who claimed to be 'Madara' understood the darkness in Itachi's eyes.

Only he who is also in darkness can understand the darkness that Uchiha Itachi carries.

Itachi is a dark ninja that perfectly fits the root concept.

"No, Chunin needs leadership skills. One person cannot pass the test alone."

Ri Zhan shook his head and refused.

He didn't know what Danzo was planning, but the power of the root could no longer be superimposed.

Because of the incident caused by Kumo Gakure, Hiruzen suspected that someone in the Hyuga clan secretly conspired with Danzo and joined forces to let Danzo protect the Hyuga clan at any cost.

If another Uchiha clan ninja is added, the root's authority will be even greater.

He cannot tolerate such a thing happening.

"Itachi is not suitable for the team. His incompetent boss and mediocre teammates will only hinder his progress."

"He's just a kid."

Hiruzen knew Danzo's hidden meaning.

It was just to prove that Itachi was another Konoha white fang and yellow flash similar character.

But it only has this potential.

"But one day he will grow up. Geniuses have their own way of cultivating geniuses. The model of the White Fang Team cannot be put together now."

In order to maximize the strength of Konoha's White Fang team, we arranged for the best geniuses from Uchiha and Hinata to join, and also equipped them with one of the few medical ninjas in the village at that time. All of Sakumo's needs were met, and White Fang was created. The reputation of Team Teeth.

But that kind of success cannot be replicated.

Instead of this, Danzo believed that it would be more appropriate for Itachi to become a lone ninja similar to the yellow flash.

Therefore, the decision was made to let Itachi participate in the Chunin Exam alone.

Itachi, who has awakened his Sharingan, has this ability.

"I'll think about it again."

Hiruzen knew that Danzo was telling the truth, but Uchiha Itachi's attitude was unknown. He did not want such an Uchiha genius, who was highly respected by Shisui, to become a blade in Danzo's hands.

"As soon as possible. Also, there is one more thing."

Danzo knew that this matter could not be rushed, Hiruzen needed a buffer time.

"What's up?"

"About Orochimaru."

"Orochimaru?"

At the mention of this name, Hiruzen's eyes became obviously complicated, and his aura also dropped a bit, making Danzo sneer.

Sure enough, he is already old.

Just hearing this name makes me feel a little confused.

Because of this, he had an opportunity.

Unfortunately, now is not the best time to take action.

"He joined a dangerous organization composed of rebellious ninjas."

"Rebellious ninja organization?"

Hiruzen knew that his disciple Orochimaru was arrogant, and even if he defected to Konoha, he would never give up these arrogance.

Unless this rebel organization is very special, it will attract his most outstanding genius disciple.

Orochimaru wouldn't even look at it.

"Yes. I don't know the specific name of that organization, and its purpose is not clear, but it is undoubtedly dangerous. Let the ANBU be prepared."

This organization has a very deep relationship with Madara, but Danzo cannot grasp the specific relationship.

But he knew that Madara had always had ulterior motives in contacting him. In this case, we can't just sit back and wait for death, and we can't just rely on Uchiha Itachi's line.

He also had to make arrangements here, so he did not hesitate to reveal some important information to Hiruzen, hoping to use the power in Hiruzen's hands to cause trouble for the organization.

"I understand, I will let the ANBU contact Jiraiya."

"Well, my roots will also cooperate."

In this way, the other side will be completely unavailable.

However, eight or nine years had passed since the original defection, and neither Hiruzen nor Danzo had any hope of arresting those people.

Unlike Orochimaru, who has a relatively shallow foundation, the Shiraishi trio took away ninjas from the Uchiha and Hyuga clans. This was no longer something that the ANBU could handle.

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"call……"

He let out a sigh of relief, and Itachi hadn't smiled so happily in a long time.

"As expected, only being with you, Shisui, will make me stronger."

Unable to participate in the Chuunin Exams, Itachi could only continue to hone his talents and make himself stronger.

Every battle with Shisui made me feel extremely fulfilled.

After this battle, Itachi was out of breath and had consumed most of his chakra, but his use of Fire Release and Sharingan improved to a higher level.

"Actually, the clan leader is a stronger ninja than me."

Shisui smiled and said.

"My father is busy with his affairs and cannot teach me all the time."

Itachi shook his head helplessly.

He knew that these were Zhisui's humble words. In Itachi's opinion, Zhisui's strength had probably surpassed his father's.

He has this strong feeling.

Every time he looked directly at Shisui's Sharingan, he felt an inexplicable feeling of palpitations.

It's as if Shisui's Sharingan hides some more terrifying power.

"That's right. I am also a Jonin after all, so I can participate in the core meeting at Nanga Shrine..."

Thinking of this, Zhishui couldn't help but sigh.

The topics they talked about every time were just around the Fifth Hokage, or about venting various dissatisfaction with the village. They didn't look like the restraint that a wealthy family should have at all, but rather like a group of vicious thugs with no control over them.

Since the death of the Fourth Hokage, this is not the first time this has happened, and it has become more and more serious.

Shisui is really worried that if this continues to evolve, it will lead to an irreversible disaster.

"You must be under a lot of pressure, Shisui."

He didn't know what mission Shisui was doing, but the fatigue on his face and eyes couldn't be faked, so Itachi asked.

"fine."

Shisui smiled, hiding the tiredness on his face.

He did it according to his own will by joining ANBU and monitoring the village and clan.

He couldn't completely break away from the clan and join the Hokage's banner. Likewise, it would be too narrow-minded to only look at things from the clan's perspective.

He wanted to find a balance between the village and the clan, so that the village and the Uchiha clan could put aside their prejudices and live in peace. At present, there is no hope of reconciliation. The radicals in the family and Danzo at the root do not want the two parties to reconcile. One party must compromise.

"Don't talk about me anymore. Speaking of which, have strangers come to see you recently, Itachi?"

Shisui thought of the commission from Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, and hoped that Itachi would not have anything to do with Danzo, otherwise it would be very troublesome.

Itachi is a talented person he found in the Uchiha clan. He will definitely join the ANBU directly under the Hokage in the future, and his path to promotion will be smooth.

Although the Roots are also a branch of Anbu, they are exposed to completely different things.

Getting too involved with the roots would only ruin Itachi's future.

When Itachi heard Shisui suddenly ask this question, he quickly remembered something.

That was a man with a sullen face who came to look for him a few days ago.

A man named Shimura Danzo.

(PS: I’ll do a double update tomorrow. I’m a little tired today. Don’t worry, the missing chapter will definitely be filled in.)