Chapter 65: Ninja Three Prohibitions, No. 1: Prohibit Lust!
"Boring."
Uchiha Itachi's mind gradually relaxed. Skipping the topic about his younger brother, he said gravely, "Tomorrow we go to Iwagakure (Village Hidden by Stones) with Sasori. Hope you don't die there."
"Itachi-san really is a dangerous person..."
Kisame Hoshigaki grinned and continued, "We were both members introduced to Akatsuki before Lord Obito defected. If I die, who will become Itachi-san's next teammate?"
"Lord... Obito?"
Uchiha Itachi's gaze instantly changed.
This spy originating from Konoha's ANBU immediately guessed Kisame Hoshigaki's true identity. This guy was someone planted by Uchiha Obito!
Then it's not good to make a move against him in the dark...
"It doesn't matter."
Uchiha Itachi stood up and left the lakeside.
Kisame Hoshigaki remained standing, watching his back, the smile never leaving his face, "Truly pathetic... Even if you possess the Sharingan, how far can you truly see?"
Akatsuki's base.
After Uchiha Itachi returned to his room, Zetsu's figure emerged, "Itachi, during this time, if you have any intelligence you need to tell Obito, I can relay it."
Uchiha Itachi frowned, looking coldly at Zetsu, and asked, "Is this Shimura Danzō's order?"
"???"
Hearing Uchiha Itachi's words, Zetsu's expression was quite comedic.
During this period, they had actually considered letting the mistake ride, having Uchiha Obito contact Shimura Danzō to see if they could make Danzō the scapegoat.
But after Kakashi Hatake returned to Konoha, Shimura Danzō was busy with verbal sparring against Kakashi, probably unwilling to take on the troublesome burden of Obito.
Besides, Uchiha Obito disdained cooperating with Danzō.
Damn it, clearly he already messed up enough to get expelled by Nagato, yet still insists on being picky for the sake of face?
Unfortunately, this person was chosen by Uchiha Madara.
Black Zetsu could only correct Uchiha Itachi's thoughts with a sinister smile, "Itachi, have you also been influenced by Pain and Konan? Obito follows Madara's will!"
White Zetsu sighed faintly, "It's just that idiot Obito was too hasty back then, leading them to mistake him for Danzō's spy. We will soon clear up this misunderstanding, and Obito will return to regain control of Akatsuki."
"I understand."
After Uchiha Itachi nodded, his expression suddenly turned serious, "After we return from completing the Iwagakure mission, I want to meet him."
"Heh heh heh heh... Fine."
Black Zetsu agreed to Uchiha Itachi's request.
Uchiha Itachi's eyes flickered, "I'm very curious how Uchiha Obito will clear his suspicion... If he still can't regain control of Akatsuki, my situation in Akatsuki will be very dangerous. Pain and Konan will suspect me sooner or later."
"Rest assured!"
White Zetsu replied with a light chuckle, "We received news that Hanzō of the Salamander, in order to annihilate the resurgent Akatsuki, has already sent people to contact Danzō;"
"Coincidentally, Konan is currently leading her team attacking Ame (Rain) ninjas. We just need to use this matter to inadvertently let Konan discover the truth..."
This was the advantage of intelligence.
As long as they could manage to pass certain intelligence to Konan first.
For example, that Shimura Danzō was plotting to assassinate the reappeared Uchiha Obito, along with the 'truth' of Uchiha Obito's betrayal of Konoha back then.
When Konan attacked the Ame and Konoha ninjas [at the meeting], she would obtain a part of the 'truth', naturally clearing Obito's suspicion.
Uchiha Obito had always been the one guiding Nagato in developing the Rinnegan's power. As long as the suspicion on Obito was cleared, with a little manipulation, he could return to Akatsuki.
As for the intelligence Konan would obtain then, it would naturally be half-true, half-false, definitely spiced up.
However, the matter of Hanzō contacting Shimura Danzō for a meeting was indeed true.
Shimura Danzō had also already used the intelligence about Uchiha Obito to regain the position of Root Leader from Hiruzen Sarutobi. He also wanted to re-establish contact with Hanzō, attempting to gain Hanzō's support to covet the position of Hokage.
After leaving Akatsuki's base.
Black Zetsu asked in a grim voice, "When will Danzō's and Hanzō's people rendezvous?"
"According to our surveillance, within these two days."
White Zetsu shook his head, his expression somewhat perplexed, "But this time Konan brought two kids again. Their movement speed is very slow. Should they be able to make it?"
"It doesn't matter."
Black Zetsu snorted coldly, "As long as she discovers the rendezvous of Konoha ninjas and Ame ninjas, she definitely won't be able to resist attacking them. At that time, she will obtain the truth."
This time, Konan and Uehara Naraka's movement speed was indeed a bit slow.
Following Uehara Naraka and Konan's return, their mission to attack Ame ninjas started up again, only this time with two extra people.
Kaguya Kimimaro and Haku.
Learning they were going out on a mission together, Kaguya Kimimaro's eyes showed some astonishment, "Can we also follow along on the mission?"
"Originally, I didn't want to bring you."
Uehara Naraka looked helplessly at Konan and sighed, "But Konan-sensei believes I should have two teammates..."
This was the prejudice of the ninja world.
Or perhaps, this was Jiraiya's harmful legacy.
Konan was now completely following Jiraiya's methods in teaching Uehara.
With herself serving as the team-leading Jonin, and Uehara Naraka, Kaguya Kimimaro, and Haku forming a squad.
Konan hoped Uehara Naraka could have a normal ninja career, instead of thinking every day about becoming a full Akatsuki member and hanging around with that group of psychopathic rogue ninjas...
"Uehara, are we slowing you down?"
Haku's eyes held some doubt, asking rather seriously.
Clearly a boy, yet his looks were surprisingly high, appearing cuter than a girl. Especially since Haku was also particularly sensible, always giving Uehara the mistaken impression that Haku was the 'eldest sister' type in a family.
Clearly Haku's age wasn't great either!
This was a wandering child heading the household early...
"Ah, actually no."
Uehara Naraka sighed, patted Haku's head, and said softly, "Being able to form a team with you guys is also a very happy thing..."
Even though his original thought was actually just wanting to recruit a few cute subordinates, the rewards the system gave him were truly too generous!
Who would have thought that this simplest quest would actually reward a space-time type skill?
Or perhaps, the system's essence was to have him complete tasks from easy to difficult; it seemed some simple task rewards were also extremely high, setting him on the path of a Long Aotian [OP Protagonist] mode from the beginning.
As a result, not only did he not join any hidden village, but instead joined the Akatsuki organization, starting Hell Mode combined with Little Disciple Mode.
Side Quest: Join a ninja squad (1/1). Mission Complete. Reward Skill: Secret Technique: Stand United.
Secret Technique: Stand United: Provides a shield to a teammate that can block a fatal blow, then teleports to the teammate's side, ignoring space-time distance. Cooldown 160 seconds. Chakra Cost 100 points.
This skill, whether for support or escape, was quite interesting!
However, because Uehara previously lost to Tsunade and obtained Destiny's teleport function, he didn't care much about Stand United's teleport function; he favored more the shield that could block a fatal blow.
Konan, walking at the front of the team, turned her head to look at the three youths, especially at Uehara Naraka's face. This disciple didn't seem too resistant to her arrangements.
According to Jiraiya-sensei's description, teams usually consist of two boys and one girl, thereby stimulating the boys' competitive instincts, while the girl would mediate the relationship between the two teammates, thus forming a unique bond.
Unfortunately, this squad had no girls.
For now, they could only make do with Haku, who looked like a girl.
Konan fiddled with her blue hair, sizing up Uehara Naraka who was currently chatting with Kimimaro and Haku. A smile appeared on her face.
The Ninja Three Prohibitions are Money, Alcohol, and Lust.
Not letting Naraka have contact with girls now didn't seem like a bad thing, right?
(End of Chapter)
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