This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 126 Conspiracy

In the Land of Rain, Hanzo the Salamander stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, letting out muffled breaths through the breathing holes of his gas mask.

His gaze pierced through the rain curtain, not looking at the lifeless core area of ​​Amegakure beneath his feet, but rather towards the distance.

That area is under the control of the Akatsuki organization.

Even on rainy nights, the area is still brightly lit, and the smooth cement road resembles a gray dragon coiled above the mud.

Although most of the profits were handed over to Amegakure on time, the vibrant and upward-moving vitality made this person, known as a "demigod," feel a subtle unease.

"It's too dazzling..."

Hanzo's fingers tapped lightly on the windowsill.

"Although it's a hen that only lays golden eggs, this hen is growing so fast that it makes you feel like it might peck its owner."

"Lord Hanzo."

A Rain Ninja instantly appeared in the corner of the room, knelt on one knee, and presented a sealed scroll with both hands.

"The secret message from Konoha was delivered by Danzo's men."

"Danzo?"

Hanzo turned around, a glint of light flashing in his single eye.

He took the scroll, his fingertips flickered with chakra, and released the seal on it.

As he read on, Hanzo's originally gloomy eyes gradually became playful, and finally turned into a cold smile.

"interesting."

Hanzo tossed the scroll onto the table, and it unfurled, revealing its contents:

[To assist you in eliminating the hidden dangers posed by 'Akatsuki'.]

[Jiraiya, one of the "Three Legendary Sannin," remains there, which is the biggest obstacle.]

[I can devise a plan to lure him away. Once he's gone, that will be the perfect opportunity for you to make your move.]

[Condition: A group of people heading towards the Land of Lightning and their cargo must disappear within the Land of Fire.]

"Luring the tiger away from the mountain, using a borrowed knife to kill."

Hanzo sneered and looked again at the brightly lit area outside the window.

"That old fox Danzo planned everything perfectly. He helped me get rid of Jiraiya, and I did the dirty work for him, without even revealing the identity of the attacker."

"My lord, should we refuse?" Rain Ninja asked cautiously. "The Akatsuki organization is currently contributing a lot to our finances. If we eliminate them..."

"Get rid of it? Why get rid of it?"

Hanzo glanced at his subordinate as if he were looking at an ignorant child.

"If you kill them, who will build my roads? Who will pay my taxes? Are you going to do it?"

Rain Ninja immediately fell silent, trembling with fear.

"However, Danzo's words are not without merit. Young people who have it too easy are prone to becoming arrogant and overconfident. Moreover, with Jiraiya around, they do have more confidence to disobey orders."

Hanzo walked up to the map and drew a circle around the location of the Akatsuki base.

"Since Danzo is willing to help me get rid of that troublesome Jiraiya, I'll just go along with it."

"Once Jiraiya leaves, these brats will lose their protector."

"At that time, there's no need to kill them all. Just beat them until they're terrified and understand that in the Land of Rain, they can only thrive under my protection."

Hanzo's voice turned chilling, carrying a seasoned air of political cunning:

"I want them to cry for help in despair, and then... I'll step in to 'quell the chaos' and take them under my wing."

It serves as a warning to disobedient subordinates without actually losing any benefits, and it also makes the subordinates more dependent on you.

"Pass down the order to have the 'Rain Order' troops prepare and change into the attire of wandering ninjas."

"Once we confirm that Jiraiya has left, we will act immediately."

"As for Danzo..."

Hanzo glanced at the scroll on the table, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

"Reply to Danzo and say... I agree."

"Tell him that Amegakure is willing to send its elite troops to intercept the Land of Lightning's forces out of friendship for the sake of 'allies.' Make sure he transfers Jiraiya away as soon as possible, lest things get complicated."

The Rain Ninja confidant was taken aback: "Lord Hanzo, are you really going to send someone to the eastern part of the Land of Fire? It's too easy to be exposed..."

"idiot."

Hanzo glanced at him.

"Who said I was going to send anyone?"

"What's the value of a promise on paper?"

Hanzo gave a cold laugh.

"Once Jiraiya leaves, the Akatsuki will be like meat on a chopping board, at my mercy."

"As for the Land of Lightning..."

Hanzo spread his hands, looking completely innocent:

"I wanted to help too, but unfortunately my troops got 'lost.' Even if the Land of Lightning forces return safely to the Land of Lightning, that's Danzo's fault for inaccurate intelligence. What does it have to do with Amegakure?"

"He wanted to use me as a weapon, so I'll let him taste what it's like to be stood up."

"They managed to control Akatsuki without offending the Land of Lightning, and they also got to see that old man Danzo furious."

"Therefore, we can ignore the attack on the Land of Lightning forces."

"yes!"

Rain Ninja accepted the order and vanished instantly.

Hanzo sat back down in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.

He thought he had played that move brilliantly.

They not only took advantage of Danzo to get rid of the troublesome Jiraiya, but also gave Akatsuki a warning, and were able to sit back and watch the two tigers fight.

"Young people always need a bit of setbacks to learn from."

……

Shortly after Hanzo left.

Suddenly, ripples appeared on the floor in the corner of the room, like the surface of water.

A pitcher plant-shaped creature, half black and half white, slowly emerged from the ground.

White Zetsu.

He glanced at the scroll on the table that hadn't been destroyed yet, and his mouth, which only showed half of his face, split open in an exaggerated, mocking smile.

"Oh dear, the adult world is so complicated."

Bai Jue twisted his body, his tone flippant.

"They clearly wanted to control each other, yet they couldn't bear to kill; they clearly wanted to exploit each other, yet they schemed against each other."

Black Zetsu's hoarse voice followed: "But that's perfect. Just because Hanzo doesn't want to kill doesn't mean there won't be unexpected events. As long as the battle begins, fear and hatred will fester."

"That's right," Bai Jue chuckled.

"What Lord Madara needs is not the destruction of Akatsuki, but the awakening of Nagato."

"Danzo thought he had outsmarted Hanzo, and Hanzo thought he had gotten Danzo for free. In the end, the two of them were just outsmarting thin air."

Black Zetsu's voice carried a hint of indifference: "But this does not affect Lord Madara's plan."

"As long as Danzo really manages to trick Jiraiya away, Hanzo will make his move against Akatsuki, and that's enough."

"That's right, that's right." White Zetsu wiped away the tears of laughter. "Once that big troublemaker Jiraiya is gone, Nagato will have to face Hanzo's malice head-on."

"but……"

Bai Jue tilted his head with some curiosity.

"Danzo may be cunning, but he's not stupid. If Hanzo really doesn't make a move and Kumogakure remains safe, wouldn't Danzo be in a very awkward position?"

"He won't embarrass himself," Black Zetsu said coldly. "Since Hanzo isn't making a move, Danzo might take matters into his own hands to prevent the plan from falling through, and then frame Amegakure."

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a spectacular dog-eat-dog fight."

"Hanzo just wanted to scare them, but if a few important comrades died in the process...wouldn't that be even more effective?"

White Zetsu's body slowly sank into the ground.

"As soon as Jiraiya leaves, Nagato's mental defenses will crumble by half. Looks like I'll have to add some spice to this drama."

……

Meanwhile, in Konoha Village.

Nishikawa Tetsu had just finished a day of experiments and was on his way home.

The evening breeze was a bit chilly, so he tightened his trench coat and sneezed.

"Have you caught a cold?"

He rubbed his nose and looked up at the night sky.

Recently, things have been going smoothly for the police department and the research institute, and the order from Yunyin has also been secured. Everything is developing in a positive direction.

But he always had a vague unease in his heart, like a tightrope walker who, although his feet were steady, was always worried about a sudden crosswind.

"Danzo has been too quiet lately."

Nishikawa Tetsu muttered to himself.

"He's unusually quiet. I hope nothing unexpected happens."