Chapter 66: My Parents Were Both Killed by Konoha Ninjas!
The rain started falling again.
The Ame (Rain) ninjas hid in an outpost.
Just as they heard the sound of footsteps outside the outpost, a voice suddenly pierced through the rain, reaching the ears of the group of Ame ninjas.
The voice sounded like a little fellow's, tinged with playfulness, "Are you hidden well? If you're hidden well, we'll start seeking."
"..."
While the other ninjas were surprised, the expression of the Jonin captain, newly dispatched by Amegakure to garrison this post, suddenly changed drastically.
This Jonin captain was precisely Hattori Hirakawa, holder of the title "Thorn of Amegakure."
Because the Salamander Hattori Hirakawa was responsible for tending to and protecting died at Konan's hands some time ago, and several ninja squads were mostly wiped out by Uehara.
Because of this incident, Hattori Hirakawa was considered to have made a grave mistake and was exiled to this small outpost by Hanzō of the Salamander.
"It's Akatsuki outside!"
Hattori Hirakawa fiercely gripped his ninja sword. When that kid Uehara Naraka appeared here, it meant this outpost was finished.
Over this period, news of the Akatsuki organization's resurgence had already spread throughout the Land of Rain.
Although according to Ame ninja intelligence, only a woman and a youth had appeared so far, their strength was exceptionally formidable.
As someone who experienced it firsthand, Hattori Hirakawa's perception was even more direct.
Just that youth alone was not someone they could defeat!
Hattori Hirakawa turned his head towards his subordinates and said gravely, "We split up and escape! Rendezvous tonight in the eastern canyon!"
"But won't we be picked off one by one like that?"
One of the Ame ninjas suggested, "Captain, why don't we defend here? As long as we can hold out for one day, Lord Hanzō's right hand will arrive soon! At that time, we can eliminate these guys!"
"Idiot!"
Hattori Hirakawa immediately cursed, "If we defend here, we won't be able to hold out for long at all! Don't think so much, retreat immediately!"
"Yes..."
Several Ame ninjas helplessly accepted Hattori Hirakawa's order.
But just as these Genin left the outpost, bone bullets suddenly flew over, piercing their chests and abdomens, sending blood splashing out!
Several Ame ninjas were already silent [dead].
Only the Jonin Hattori Hirakawa gripped his ninja sword, barely blocking the impact of one bone bullet. Even so, he was injured by the bullet's impact.
Hattori Hirakawa looked up and saw a blue-haired woman wearing a red cloud cloak. Beside her were three kids, one of whom, a white-haired kid, was pointing his finger at him.
Clearly, it was this finger's sneak attack that destroyed this Ame ninja squad!
"Leave him alive, Kimimaro!"
Uehara Naraka waved, stopping Kaguya Kimimaro's action, leaped down, looked at Hattori Hirakawa, and chuckled lightly, "Ha, this is an old friend of mine!"
"Yes."
Kaguya Kimimaro withdrew his finger and humbly stepped aside. It was precisely he who had used Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets to directly kill several Ame ninjas.
Konan frowned, looking doubtfully at the Ame Jonin below, and asked softly, "Naraka, have you met him before?"
"Mm, the one we met last time..."
Uehara Naraka briefly introduced Hattori Hirakawa.
Last time, when he and Konan went to kill that Salamander, they happened to encounter the ninja troop led by Hattori Hirakawa. As a result, they were easily defeated by Uehara.
This Jonin with the title "Thorn of Amegakure" traded one copy of Make-Out Paradise from Uehara's hand for his own life and those of two Genin.
"So this is the person who gave you that lewd novel?"
Konan's eyes flickered. She worked so hard wanting to arrange a bright future for Uehara, absolutely not wanting to see any stains on her disciple!
"..."
Uehara Naraka couldn't help looking up at Konan, somewhat wanting to remind her, That's the book YOUR teacher wrote!
The indignant Konan clearly ignored this issue, looked down at them, and said softly, "Kill him, Naraka!"
"Hmm..."
Uehara Naraka sighed helplessly, crouched down, looked at Hattori Hirakawa, and said, "Sorry, my teacher is here. This time your luck probably..."
Hattori Hirakawa interrupted Uehara Naraka's words, whispering, "I have a set of Make-Out Paradise here, both upper and lower volumes!"
The atmosphere instantly became somewhat strange.
This Lord Jonin of Amegakure wanted to presumptuously use a set of Make-Out Paradise in exchange for Uehara Naraka letting him leave.
Unfortunately, he was too hasty this time!
If it were just Uehara Naraka alone, in a situation not affecting the bigger picture, Uehara Naraka really would have spared his life and let him go back to continue intimidating Hanzō.
But this time...
Konan was still watching from the cliff wall!
Uehara Naraka's entire mood soured, "What do you mean by this? What kind of person do you think I am?"
"..."
Hattori Hirakawa, however, gave Uehara Naraka a subtle look. The Make-Out Paradise series was a treasure constantly kept by ninjas; those who know, know!
Uehara instantly hesitated. There were still several side quests for the Make-Out Paradise series, but collecting both upper and lower volumes was necessary, and Hattori Hirakawa happened to have them both.
If he killed Hattori Hirakawa, the books would definitely be confiscated and destroyed by Konan...
Uehara Naraka gave Hattori Hirakawa a deep look and said softly, "If you want me to spare your life, this price isn't enough. If you have intelligence on Hanzō of the Salamander..."
"I would absolutely never betray Lord Hanzō..."
Hattori Hirakawa resolutely refused Uehara's demand. But the next moment, as if thinking of something, he lowered his head and said gravely, "If you are willing to do one thing, I can tell you information about Lord Hanzō's right-hand man, Salamander Shinda..."
"We have no interest in small fry."
Uehara Naraka waved his hand. Within Amegakure, apart from Hanzō of the Salamander, the other ninjas weren't worth worrying about, just small fish and shrimp.
Hattori Hirakawa was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "What if this matter concerns the survival of your Akatsuki organization?"
"Ha?"
Uehara Naraka burst out laughing, "Concerns Akatsuki's survival? You're thinking too much. The people capable of destroying Akatsuki are still attending the Ninja Academy!"
"..."
Hattori Hirakawa didn't understand Uehara Naraka's meaning. After all, according to common sense, shouldn't one say those capable of destroying Akatsuki haven't even been born yet?
But Hattori Hirakawa had no mind to think deeply either. He just lowered his head and said, "What if I said Lord Hanzō wants to ally with Konoha's Shimura Danzō?"
"..."
Uehara Naraka's eyes tightened. He slowly lowered his head, stared into Hattori Hirakawa's eyes, and said coldly, "This intelligence interests both my teacher and me very much... But I want to know more, why would you leak this information to me?"
Up until now, the Ame ninjas Uehara Naraka had encountered were all fiercely loyal to their leader Hanzō of the Salamander, willing even to sacrifice their lives.
Information about Shimura Danzō and Hanzō of the Salamander reconnecting should logically be top secret within Amegakure, right?
Hattori Hirakawa's eyes turned red. He gritted his teeth, "Because during the Great Ninja War, my parents were killed by Konoha ninjas! Lord Hanzō could clearly kill you easily, yet he insists on colluding with Konoha!"
"Sorry..."
Uehara Naraka automatically ignored the second half of the sentence and sighed, "But I want to know what evidence you have. Can you prove1 this matter?"
(End of Chapter)
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