Chapter 84 - Intelligence Sent to the Cloud Ninja Village
The so-called Konoha Collapse was just the Sand Ninja Village planning to use Orochimaru's power to weaken Konoha, while Orochimaru also wanted to use the Sand Ninja Village's power to create opportunities for himself.
It could be said that neither Orochimaru nor the Sand Ninja Village harbored good intentions towards each other.
It was just that Orochimaru's methods were slightly superior. I am afraid that before Rasa died, he never imagined that Orochimaru would dare to kill him.
However, truth be told, the Sand Ninja Village's methods were equally cold-blooded.
Such a major event as attacking Konoha Village must have basically received the approval of the entire high-level management of the Sand Ninja Village.
Moreover, the two great advisors of the Sand Ninja Village, Grandma Chiyo and Ebizo, had a blood feud with Konoha. Not only would they not stop it, but they would also add fuel to the flames.
As Baki, who commanded the Sand Ninja Village's combat units, reasonably speaking, should not have failed to notice that the Kazekage had been swapped.
Therefore, it is very likely that the Sand Ninja Village at that time would rather abandon the Kazekage, Rasa, to continue with the plan.
So after the failure, the Sand Ninja Village quickly pushed all the responsibility onto Orochimaru and the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa.
Back then, Grandma Chiyo used the Reincarnation Jutsu to resurrect Gaara not only because of Naruto's "Mouth Release."
I am afraid that more reasons were the guilt in her heart and seeing a glimmer of hope for the rise of the Sand Ninja Village in Gaara.
"I wonder if Orochimaru will be soft-hearted this time."
A cold sneer appeared on Yuto's face.
Mizukage's Office.
"Lord Yuto, do you really intend to give such important intelligence to the Cloud Ninja Village?"
Terumi Mei had a look of surprise on her face, looking at Yuto with a puzzled expression.
"This is not giving it to them, but an exchange."
Yuto shook his head with a smile, his tone clearly becoming heavier when he said the word "exchange."
Terumi Mei sighed helplessly. Although some of Lord Yuto's decisions sometimes seemed to have no benefits, they often achieved unexpected results.
"Is Lord Yuto not afraid that the Cloud Ninja Village will reveal such important intelligence to Konoha?"
Seeing the confident look on Yuto's face, Terumi Mei reached out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, propping her chin up as she looked at Yuto and asked.
"If I gave this intelligence to you, would you reveal it to Konoha?"
Yuto did not answer directly but looked at Terumi Mei and asked back.
Terumi Mei pondered for a while, then shook her head: "I would not."
"If even you would not do it, those people in the Cloud Ninja Village are not idiots either."
Yuto walked to the sofa against the wall and sat down lazily.
Terumi Mei's expression stiffened slightly. Why did it sound like the meaning in Lord Yuto's words just now was not complimenting her?
"In that case, why not hand this intelligence over to the Rock Ninja Village as well to exchange for some things?"
Terumi Mei looked curiously at Yuto sitting on the sofa.
"The Rock Ninja Village has nothing that catches my eye."
Yuto raised his eyebrows and spoke casually.
What a good reason!
Hearing Yuto's words, the corners of Terumi Mei's mouth could not help but twitch.
Of course, besides the fact that the Rock Ninja Village indeed had nothing Yuto fancied, there was another most important point that Yuto did not mention.
That is Onoki, who should be the person who sees the situation of the entire Ninja World most clearly. Therefore, Yuto did not need to make any superfluous moves regarding the Rock Ninja Village.
Onoki would do the most appropriate thing at the most appropriate time.
Terumi Mei reached out and knocked on the table twice. With a soft "click," the door to the Mizukage's office opened.
Ao walked in with a respectful expression. First, he bowed respectfully in Yuto's direction, then walked to the Mizukage's desk and picked up the documents Terumi Mei had placed on the table.
"Lord Mizukage, I will go handle it immediately." After Ao finished speaking, he turned and left.
Seeing Ao in such a hurry, Yuto asked with some confusion: "Is the Mist Ninja Village very busy recently?"
Terumi Mei could not help but roll her eyes, her tone carrying a trace of resentment:
"Chojuro is following Lord Yuto now. The work here is entirely pressing on Ao alone; it would be strange if he weren't busy."
A look of embarrassment appeared on Yuto's face; he had actually forgotten this point.
Seeing the expression on Yuto's face, Terumi Mei could not help but chuckle softly:
"I heard from Chojuro that Lord Yuto seems to be teaching a power called Sage Mode during this period. I wonder if I can learn it."
"Of course you can. I originally intended to teach you. After all, strength is fundamental. It is just that your work as the Mizukage is too busy, so I never mentioned it."
Yuto nodded naturally; he had this intention originally.
Terumi Mei's beautiful eyes lit up. She had just mentioned it casually and did not expect Lord Yuto to actually agree.
From the separate instruction of Chojuro and the others, it could be seen that whether it was Sage Mode or Ranmaru's Cursed Mark Transformation, those Lord Yuto taught were people he could absolutely trust.
"It is fortunate that the barrier has not been canceled yet. With your talent, perhaps you will master it much faster than them." Yuto smiled, stood up, and spoke to Terumi Mei.
A look of joy appeared on Terumi Mei's face. Her steps were somewhat brisk as she followed Yuto, walking out of the Mizukage's office.
Outside the Mizukage's office, on a street similar to a commercial district type.
The flow of people coming and going, combined with the cries of peddling rising one after another, gave people an unusually prosperous feeling.
Although the Mist Ninja and Konoha had been engaging in a war of words during this period, such matters actually had little impact on the commoners.
It had to be said that the Kinoshita clan operated Gato's shipping company quite well.
The Water Country's resources were abundant yet scarce. Through the shipping company, all the surplus aquatic products produced by the entire Water Country were transported to other countries, while at the same time, some important supplies were transported back.
Within a short period, this shipping company had provided a large amount of funds to the entire Mist Ninja Village.
At the same time, the commercial atmosphere of the entire Mist Ninja Village also began to become prosperous.
Walking on the street of the commercial district and feeling the lively scene, a trace of amazement appeared on Terumi Mei's face. She glanced at Yuto standing beside her out of the corner of her eye.
Back then, Lord Yuto's decision was correct. If the shipping company was handed over to the Mist Ninja Village to run, the entire Mist Ninja Village might not necessarily be as prosperous as it is now.
After all, the Kinoshita clan was doing it for their own family now, so they would naturally mobilize the entire family's power.
Compared to a mere family, the one who benefited in the end was still the Mist Ninja Village.
"Lord Yuto, is this turtle on your shoulder sick?"
Terumi Mei looked at the little turtle lying on Yuto's shoulder, which seemed somewhat listless, and asked worriedly.
"You mean the Three-Tails? It just consumed a bit too much during this period; it will be fine after a while."
Yuto stretched out his finger, tapped the Three-Tails' shell, and spoke casually.
Three-Tails?!
Terumi Mei's beautiful eyes widened, and a look of astonishment appeared on her face.
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