Chapter 60: Black Zetsu, the Schemer, Reports Me
Hearing this, Danzo was so excited he nearly leaped off the bed.
He knew about Asuma Sarutobi's pregnancy.
He was certain Qianye was behind it.
Before the Sarutobi, Uchiha, and Shimura Clans were annihilated, he himself had summoned Qianye, though he didn't know what Qianye had done to him.
But ever since then, his abdomen had started to ache inexplicably, accompanied by symptoms typically only seen in pregnant women, such as nausea, dry heaving, and drowsiness.
After the clan annihilation, Danzo immediately summoned the Root Medical Ninja to examine him.
The test results were identical to Asuma Sarutobi's.
There was a small 'house' inside his body.
And a little 'fellow' inside the 'house'.
Although he didn't know Qianye's purpose, whether it was a malicious prank or revenge, Danzo, holding onto the desire to ensure the continuation of the Shimura Clan, ultimately decided to give birth to the child.
He never expected such a pleasant surprise.
Now the child was born, but the 'house' remained.
Did this mean he had an infinite possibility of transforming the Shimura Clan into a Wood Release clan?
"Lord Danzo, the child is very healthy. Have you thought of a name for the young lady?" Just then, Fu Yamanaka, a Root Jonin, interrupted Danzo's thoughts.
Danzo looked at the child, pondered for a moment, and said, "Let's call her Shimura Hinata. This child will be the next Hokage after me."
When the second child was born, he would name him Shimura Kage.
As for the third, he would have to think carefully.
Perhaps Shimura Aizan?
Qianye was unaware that Danzo's child inherited a weakened version of First Generation Cells, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care, because he had already been called to Konan's room.
"Do you have any issues with our organization?" Konan asked coldly, staring at Qianye who sat opposite her.
"Not at all. We get free food and lodging, decent commissions for every mission, good benefits, and the members are pleasant to talk to. I love it here," Qianye said, crossing his legs, hands behind his neck, sprawling on Konan's sofa as if it were his own home, completely at ease.
"Then why do I hear that you've been slacking off, using Shadow Clones to perfunctorily complete tasks?" Konan's beautiful eyes grew even colder.
Let's rewind to several hours earlier.
After Qianye left, Black Zetsu guided Qianye's Shadow Clone and immediately found Obito, Konan, and Pain, who were discussing the future plans of the Akatsuki Organization in Rain Village.
He then reported Qianye's actions to them.
"A clone, huh? He's quite a spontaneous fellow." Obito felt a headache coming on. He turned to Pain and asked, "Do you have any good ideas? This guy, he just joined the organization and is already acting so freely. We can't have any mishaps when it comes to capturing Tailed Beasts in the future."
Nagato, the real body controlling Pain, briefly sensed Qianye and found him currently training in a desolate area of Rain Village. He instantly recalled information about Qianye, pondered for a moment, and said, "He's a guy who responds to kindness, not force. If you try to strong-arm him, he'll probably find ways to be perfunctory."
"Let Konan go."
He thought of the deal Qianye had with them. As long as Qianye had the weakness of Uchiha Mikoto, there was no reason for him to refuse them.
"Konan?" Obito was slightly puzzled.
Then he recalled that Qianye could betray Konoha for a woman and had publicly declared that no one except Konan was allowed into his residence.
Sending Konan seemed like a good choice.
Thinking this, he turned to Konan and solemnly said, "Then I'll leave it to you."
"I understand." Konan nodded with a cold expression, agreeing.
This led to the current scene.
"Tch, is it that schemer Black Zetsu again?" Qianye clicked his tongue lightly.
Konan continued, "I know you are powerful, and your Chakra reserves are among the highest in our organization. But there is nothing absolute in this world. Shadow Clones have limited resistance. Since the organization provides you with everything you need, then I hope you can take every task assigned to you seriously."
"As long as you complete the tasks assigned by the organization, then the organization will not interfere with anything you do in your free time."
"I understand, what a bother. It's getting late now. Tomorrow, I'll find that schemer Black Zetsu and personally complete the mission. How does that sound?" Qianye said, full of helplessness.
"That would be for the best." Konan nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, then added, "Before that, if you have any requests, you can make them, and the organization will try its best to fulfill them if possible."
"Requests, huh?" Qianye was stunned, and his gaze towards Konan suddenly turned mischievous. "Then can I have you as my teammate?"
"Team up with me?" Konan was surprised and asked, "Why?"
"Teaming up with that inhuman monster is just too disgusting, and he loves to report everything. At least you're prettier," Qianye seized the opportunity to complain.
"Prettier, huh?" No woman dislikes hearing compliments about her beauty, and Konan was no exception. Upon hearing Qianye's words, the corner of her mouth subtly curved upwards.
Then she thought of Nagato, who had difficulty walking, and her expression instantly returned to coldness. She decisively refused, "No, I already have a partner. And I also need to assist the leader in managing the organization's operations, so I can't complete missions with you. You'll have to wait a bit longer for your partner."
Three months later.
Qianye looked at the bandit camp ahead.
He symbolically formed a hand seal with his right hand.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A massive amount of Chakra condensed in his throat, then was violently spewed out.
In an instant, the large mountain stronghold was engulfed in a sea of flames, and nearly a hundred bandits perished without exception.
"What a simple and brutal solution. It seems you've become quite proficient with Kakuzu's Ninjutsu."
Black Zetsu's voice suddenly echoed beside Qianye's ear, followed by a giant pitcher plant slowly emerging from the ground.
"It's just a mere B-rank Ninjutsu, nothing special," Qianye turned his head, a look of disdain on his face. "Speaking of which, is my partner still not assigned? If not, it's fine for Sister Konan to team up with me. At least she's prettier than you."
"Black Zetsu, it seems we're being disliked again." White Zetsu said, gloating.
Black Zetsu ignored White Zetsu and continued to Qianye, "Konan is the leader's partner, so she can't be in a team with you. You'll have to wait a bit longer for your partner."
"Tch, you old schemer, you're using that excuse to brush me off again. I haven't even settled the score with you for reporting me last time," Qianye clicked his tongue lightly, yawned, and said with extreme impatience, "Tell me, where's the next mission?"
"Short Strip Street," Black Zetsu said, handing over a scroll.
PS: Third update. Thanks to [Crimson Wing Twilight] for the 5000 Qidian coins. Extra chapter added.