Reborn in Konoha as the Anbu Torturer

by Little Merger

Introduce yourself!The smile on Aoba’s face slowly converged, and he became extremely serious, which made his face in the shadow of the backlight even more terrifying.My name is Yamanaka Aoba, fourteen years old and live in the Anbu dormitory. I work in the Konohagakure Intelligence Division and live an ordinary quiet life every day…Aoba transmigrated to the world of Naruto, be

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Chapter 333: The Descendants of the Uzumaki Clan!

"Eaton!"

After hearing Eaton's words, Hiruzen's face suddenly became a lot uglier. His expression became serious.

"Since you have already obtained the No. 18 herb, then tell the herb first. We all have the same goal: to cure Danzo's injury. We can't joke with Danzo's life!"

Hiruzen's voice became much more serious. As he spoke, he had already picked up the kiseru by his lips, but his face still showed deep majesty.

At this time, Hiruzen no longer wanted to continue the topic.

The moment the mysterious medical ninja and Eaton left, Koharu had already told him the specifics of what had happened. He knew very well what Eaton was asking about. That was, Koharu wanted to remove the mysterious medical ninja's mask and was threatened in the end.

But...

He still had no way to say it out loud. After all, it was not appropriate to tell the truth.

"I got it."

After hearing Hiruzen's words, Eaton immediately understood what he meant. He no longer continued to dig deeper into this topic. He dug deep into the step he had just taken. He had already understood what was going on. It could be said that his goal had been achieved. He had asked the question before because he needed clarification about what was happening.

Although the three people here had not spoken clearly, he already completely understood what was going on.

"I'll tell you."

Eaton's tone was low. He first looked at Hiruzen, and then his gaze shifted to Homura. Finally, it landed on Koharu and then stopped.

"Koharu-sama."

"Danzo-sama is not poisoned."

"The list in your hand is the antidote for the poison that Sunagakure often uses."

"We can equip these antidotes to our Konohagakure ninja."

"This way, we can avoid the possibility of our Konohagakure being poisoned to death in the war with Sunagakure."

Eaton said one sentence after another. His tone was quite deep, trying to suppress the emotions in his heart as much as possible.

As Eaton said this, the three people present were all stunned. Everyone's eyes flashed with disbelief.

"Eaton, is what you said true?" Koharu immediately asked nervously. She had been too anxious and had not thought about these things at all. Now that she heard Eaton's explanation, she was completely stunned. She could not tell if this was true or false.

"You mean that Danzo was not poisoned?" Homura could not help but ask. His expression was much calmer. He did not show too much shock like Koharu. On the whole, he still looked the same as usual.

"..."

Hiruzen did not say a word. He was an old fox. After hearing Eaton say that Danzo was not poisoned, he understood everything.

According to Koharu's elaboration. At that time, the mysterious medical ninja had no way out under Koharu's pressure. If he did not take out any chips. It was impossible for Koharu to let that person go.

But...

It was precisely at that time. The medical ninja took out a list of herbs and specifically emphasized that one was missing. This part successfully provided help for his escape.

'Good!'

When Hiruzen thought of this, he sighed in his heart. Now, he was even more curious about the identity of the mysterious medical ninja.

He really wanted to know who that person was!

"I don't need to talk about this matter. It doesn't mean anything to me. I'm just telling you what he said to me!"

The expression on Eaton's face was extremely grave. He stared at Koharu's eyes which were still filled with doubt and slowly spoke again.

"We are here to save Danzo-sama, not to harm Danzo-sama. Naturally, it is impossible for us to do anything to Danzo-sama. So, Koharu-sama, you can rest assured!"

After Eaton said these words, he did not speak again. Now he understood why Aoba told him not to ask anything.

With Aoba's status, there was no way he would do such a thing. Although they didn't fully talk about it. He did not have any doubts in his heart.

At this time, Koharu also understood. She knew that the mysterious medical ninja had fooled her.

It was only because the situation was urgent. She had not had the time to check Danzo's physical condition and was unsure if Danzo was poisoned.

Of course, based on the preconceived concept. Even if she did not find any poison-related information, she would not easily believe it.

After all, in her heart, she had recognized the medical skills of the mysterious medical ninja!

"Sandaime-sama, if there is nothing else, I will go back to rest. After this day of Danzo-sama's treatment, I am tired!" Eaton said in a low voice. Right now, he gave off an indescribable feeling of oppression.

"Um."

Hiruzen nodded. At this point, he did not know what to say. He could only let this matter pass first. The rest could wait until later.

The two advisors, Koharu and Homura, also nodded at Eaton. They did not say anything else. After all, no matter how much they talked about this matter, there was no way to make it work.

After getting Hiruzen's affirmation, Eaton walked directly towards the building entrance and left in the direction of his residence.

After what happened just now. He understood a lot of things in his mind.

About the village.

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About the Hokage.

About the higher-ups.

Now he gradually understood why so many people were standing on the opposite side of Hiruzen while he was the Third Hokage.

As Konohagakure Intelligence Division's Captain. He had interrogated many relevant examples.

...

After Eaton left, the room where Danzo was seemed very quiet.

No one spoke.

After a long time, Hiruzen cleared his throat, and this broke the awkward atmosphere.

"Cough cough..."

Hiruzen's cough clearly reached Koharu and Homura's ears. Then, he nodded to the two of them and said, "I'll leave Danzo to you. It's late at night. I'm tired. I'll go back first."

"Alright!"

Koharu and Homura nodded at Hiruzen at the same time. They were very clear about what they had done just now, so they didn't have the confidence to talk to Hiruzen now.

After that, Hiruzen stepped out of the room. After he left, he entered the Hokage's office. He walked directly behind the desk. He slammed the kiseru heavily on the table, and his eyes flashed with a cold light.

"Trash!"

Hiruzen shouted coldly. Even he felt very embarrassed about what had happened just now. If he had not smoothed things over, he might not have been able to do it in the future.

"Even if you want to know his identity, there is no need to do this!"

Hiruzen sat on the chair behind the desk and took a few deep breaths to calm his anger. He already understood that Eaton's confidence in him had wavered at this time. This was not a good thing.

...

On the other side.

After Hiruzen left, Koharu and Homura looked at each other. Koharu's usually arrogant eyes dimmed a lot, and she no longer had the momentum to teach Homura a lesson.

"Koharu, why don't you check it?"

Homura frowned behind his glasses. He had acted according to Koharu's instructions just now. He had never expected such an accident to happen. From the beginning to the end, Eaton had been talking to them with a handle. He felt extremely constrained and couldn't exert it at all.

"Why would I think that the medical ninja was lying to me? He was so confident when talking to me. Even now, I still believe that Danzo is poisoned. I want to check him immediately!" As Koharu spoke, she walked directly to Danzo's bed, ready to use Shosen Jutsu(Mystical Palm Technique) to check the position of Danzo's breastbone to make sure that Danzo was really not poisoned.

"Eaton would not lie to us about such a thing, and he is right about one thing. They just want to save Danzo. We have done too much in this matter." Homura could not help but sigh. He knew that what they did was wrong. He had already reflected in his heart. He knew that Koharu's examination of Danzo's body had no effect, but he did not deny it. After all, this was safer.

"They actually tricked me!"

Koharu sat next to Danzo's bed and used both of her hands to use Shosen Jutsu(Mystical Palm Technique) on Danzo's chest. She quickly checked if Danzo had some kind of poison.

In fact, there were some words in her heart. It was a secret that belonged to her.

Whether it was Hiruzen or Homura, she did not say anything. It was about Little Danzo.

It was precisely because Little Danzo had attracted her attention at that time that her mind was a little disturbed, which led to her not seeing clearly whether the mysterious medical ninja had poisoned Danzo.

So after Aoba said that Danzo had been poisoned and after careful consideration. She decided to take a step back. She told Aoba to leave directly.

After a quick check, Koharu found things were similar to what Eaton had said. Danzo's body showed no signs of being poisoned.

However...

It was precisely because of second preconceived notions. Before Koharu went to check on Danzo's body, she had already believed what Eaton had said - Danzo was not poisoned at all.

Therefore, after a rough examination, she was able to see through it. There was no need for a further in-depth examination. This also prevented the matter of Kinkoju no Fuda(Forbidden Individual Curse Tag) from being discovered in Danzo's heart!

...

When Eaton returned home along the way, the sky was already very dark. Even the street lamps only lit up once in a while, and it had already entered the mode of saving electricity.

When he walked to the door of his house, he was stunned. The door of the house was open. No one closed it.

Not only that, but he could also sense that a few Anbu were guarding the area. Obviously, they were waiting for Aoba to leave. N0v3l--B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

"Humph!"

Eaton snorted coldly, and his mood that had just calmed down once again became dissatisfied.

No matter what, they were heroes who saved Danzo's life. Yet this was the kind of treatment they received!

Eaton walked into his house and then slammed the door shut.

"Aoba?" Eaton called softly in the room, but there was no response.

After that, he went to the basement to check again.

Empty!

"Ran?"

The corners of Eaton's mouth slightly curled up. He suddenly realized that Aoba was really the author of Teacher Bai of the Ninja School. His thinking was indeed very meticulous. He could even escape from Anbu's watch. It seemed that he had underestimated this person.

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Now that Aoba was not here. He also had some leisure time. After all, they had cured Danzo-sama's injuries.

After returning home, he stopped thinking about those terrible things. His mood also became much better.

...

Outside Eaton's residence.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

The figures of Anbu quickly passed through the dark space and landed in the direction of Eaton's residence.

"Now that Eaton-sama is back, we have not found any signs of the medical ninja running away, which means that he is probably still in Eaton-sama's house. Keep a close eye on him and report to me immediately if anything happens." Among the Anbu, a squad leader spoke to the surrounding Anbu who were hiding here to collect information.

"Yes!"

These Anbu immediately responded, then their figures flashed and returned to their respective positions.

After a while, only that Anbu squat leader was left here. Instantly, this Anbu also disappeared in a flash. He quickly left his position and ran towards the Hokage Building.

A few minutes later.

In the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen was sitting in front of his desk while looking at the scroll in his hand, waiting for news from the Anbu.

Knock knock knock...

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. The knock was neither too fast nor too slow. It was still able to show the urgency of the matter.

"Come in."

Hiruzen said indifferently. As he spoke, he put down the scroll in his hand and looked up at the door. His eyes were focused on the door.

Creak!

Along with the sound of friction between the door panels, the door of the Hokage's office was pushed open.

The person who came in was the Anbu, who had given a command earlier.

"Tell me what the situation is." Hiruzen looked at Anbu. His tone did not sound happy. After what happened with Eaton just now, he felt that the medical ninja was a very scheming person.

"It's like this..."

The Anbu explained to Hiruzen in detail that the medical ninja turned into three shadow clones and ran out in different directions at different times.

After he finished talking about these things. A hint of hesitation appeared on the face behind the mask. This was because Aoba was covered by the mask and could not be seen at all. After adjusting himself slightly, he concluded that he felt that the Third Hokage would definitely not be satisfied.

"Right now, the medical ninja is either still in Eaton-sama's residence or has already left while the three shadow clones created chaos," The Anbu said.

"Which one do you think is more likely?" Hiruzen raised his eyes and asked the Anbu.

"He might have left while the three shadow clones created chaos," The Anbu said.

"What if this is also his camouflage?" Hiruzen lightly said.

"Sandaime-sama, you mean..." This person's pupils fiercely contracted as if he had realized something.

"Sometimes, the more you think it is impossible, the more likely it is to happen. Keep a close eye on it. If those three shadow clones are smoke bombs, everything they are doing now may be smoke bombs. If you all think that he has run away but hasn't run yet, then he will get the chance!" Hiruzen said slowly.

"I understand!" Anbu immediately nodded.

"Go." Hiruzen said indifferently.

"Yes!"

This Anbu immediately responded. Then, his figure flashed, and he disappeared. He had already received the order and knew what he had to do next.

After this Anbu left. Hiruzen looked at the scroll in his hand again. There were names written on the scroll one after another.

The surnames of these names. They were all from the Uzumaki Clan.

"Could it be that other descendants of your clan are still alive?"

Hiruzen frowned and thought quickly. All he thought about was these things.

Just a while ago, when Koharu was reporting to him. She specifically mentioned the characteristics of the mysterious medical ninja.

A combination of sealing techniques and medical ninjutsu!

Thick chakra!

A disguise that was specially covered from head to toe!

All these conditions were connected together. This made Hiruzen think of the same thing as Koharu in his first reaction.

That mysterious medical ninja...

It was very likely that...

A descendant of the Uzumaki Clan!

Thinking of this, Hiruzen's eyes suddenly became serious, and there seemed to be some particular emotion in his eyes.

"It just gets complicated!"

"The Uzumaki Clan descendants..."

"How much do you know about what happened in the past?"

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Chapter 334: Is This the Routine of Sarutobi Hiruzen?

Tower's third floor, watchtower.

The first ray of sunlight shone on Aoba's body.

Aoba slowly opened his eyes.

"As expected!"

Aoba softly sighed. During this half night, he had been reading Danzo's memories.

The entire memories were like a thick book written with complicated grammar. Not only was the story very long, but it was also obscure and challenging to understand.

This time, Aoba was not in a hurry. He did not start reading the recent memories but at the beginning. Aoba wanted to re-examine the relationship between Danzo and Hiruzen in a field that no one knew.

...

Danzo was born in the Shimura clan It belonged to the Konohagakure founding clan. He had known Hiruzen since he was a child and became the Second Hokage student along with him.

It was just that...

With the warm sunshine that Hiruzen passed to people, Danzo seemed to be more decisive.

The two were good friends who competed and admired each other while learning ninjutsu. They both used each other as their goal to surpass each other and urged each other to advance.

In comparison, Tobirama's other students were not particularly close to them, only maintaining the bonds between normal companions.

Aoba saw many such fragments in Danzo's memory.

It was the mutual love between Danzo and Hiruzen. The two constantly worked hard to become stronger in their training and the continuous collision of ideas to make the village a better place.

From that time on, Danzo began to feel that Hiruzen's style of doing things was a little weak, completely inferior to his iron-blooded methods.

Gradually, Danzo began to have the desire to become the Hokage. However, he did not say these words out loud.

Instead, he was like an honest man who buried these dreams in his heart. He did not say anything, nor did he express it. Instead, he secretly drew the image of Konohagakure's future.

With day-to-day interactions and routines. Danzo and Hiruzen had established a bond behind every mission.

In fact, Danzo, at that time, was still quite naive. His heart was filled with longing for the future. He had yet to bear any evil deeds.

Although his methods were slightly ruthless, there was no problem using the heavy code in troubled times!

But...

The turning point of everything.

It was that battle!

It was the First Ninja World War since the establishment of the Ninja Village System!

It was also the first large-scale war in the history of the ninjas. After all, it used to be only a clan battle, so there was no way a large-scale battle would break out. Because of this, this war left a mark in the history of the Ninja World.

Because of the death of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama. The whole Ninja World was in chaos. The four Ninja Villages attacked Konohagakure one after another.

Among them, the one with the strongest fighting power was Kumogakure.

After a long and drawn-out war. Danzo and Hiruzen became the top experts of Konohagakure's younger generation.

The two maintained a strong friendship, and in this war, they competed with each other, competing to show their strong side.

They admired each other.

They competed with each other.

They could see each other's strengths in each other's eyes.

But what their mouth said was all about the shortcomings of the other party.

They looked like enemies and usually didn't accept each other, but they had more tacit understanding in the battle arena than anyone else.

While Aoba was quickly observing from the side, he gradually understood these things. He also discovered that the growth period of Danzo and Hiruzen was very similar to Sasuke and Naruto.

However, they were different from Sasuke and Naruto. It was just that they were slightly similar.

The appearance of war became a catalyst for the relationship between the two.

It made Danzo pay more attention to Hiruzen.

It also made Hiruzen pay more attention to Danzo.

Gradually.

A few years passed.

As the war gradually came to an end. Kumogakure chose to lower their head to Konohagakure.

The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, was prepared to go to Kumogakure to negotiate with him. He only brought along his six students as his attendants.

The entire process of the peace talks was very smooth.

It was just that...

Just as the peace talks ended.

A change occurred.

Kumogakure's Kinkaku Force suddenly appeared in the venue. They assaulted the Second Raikage, who was in the peace talk while carrying the Sage of the Six Path's five treasured tools and directly set off a coup d'etat.

After that, they then began to chase after Konohagakure's Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama. Because Kinkaku Force was extremely good at tracking. The Tobirama's team had no way to shake off them.

If they caught up, Tobirama had no guarantee that he would be able to protect the six students who followed him when he fought against the two ninjas who had the Sage of the Six Path's treasure tools.

One must know...

These six students, they were the future of Konohagakure's next generation.

At this time, through the perspective of Danzo, Aoba saw the scene that happened to Danzo and Hiruzen.

The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, brought his six students to rest under a tree for a short period. Everyone's physical strength had reached the limit. If they continued like this, they might not be able to escape. All of them would die here.

"We are surrounded."

Tobirama slowly opened his mouth and said. At this time, he closed his eyes. His right hand stretched his index and middle fingers together and poked the ground. He used his chakra to sense the location of the surrounding ninjas.

"Judging from this tracking ability, it should be the Kinkaku Force who has the strongest tracking ability in Kumogakure. I didn't expect the Kinkaku Force to betray Kumogakure at the last moment. We will be in great danger if we continue to be in a stalemate." Tobirama slowly said. His tone was indifferent and calm, with no slight bit of panic.

By looking at the memory of that time. Tobirama seemed to be mentally prepared.

To be the bait.

To protect his six students by sacrificing himself.

This was what Aoba thought. It was also the most reliable plan. Because whether it was Hiruzen or Danzo, they would not be able to lure the enemy away as bait because the enemy's biggest target was the Senju Tobirama, the Second Hokage at the time.

Except for Tobirama, anyone else who would go up would be a meaningless sacrifice.

There would be no effect at all.

So, this was not a multiple-choice question at all. From the moment this situation appeared, it had already been decided that the only person that could act as bait would be the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama.

However, Tobirama didn't directly say these words. Instead, he left the choice to these people.

"The enemy has yet to grasp our exact location. We will hide here and make a surprise attack, then take advantage of it to escape." Utatane Koharu immediately suggested. You could even see beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. In fact, after she said this, she knew that it was impossible.

"In this case, one person must pin down the enemy and act as bait. Otherwise, we will not succeed in breaking out of the encirclement!" Uchiha Kagami also saw the current situation and said nervously.

"The person who was used as bait will die!" Akimichi Torifu said in a low voice. His heart was filled with fear.

Right at this time.

In the first perspective that Aoba saw.

Danzo clenched his fists tightly. He clutched his knees. His breathing became rapid, and his heartbeat also accelerated, but his body could not help but tremble.

Just like this...

Time ticked by.

Danzo was still half kneeling on the ground. He did not say a word.

"Let me be the bait!"

All of a sudden, Hiruzen's voice rang out. It entered everyone's ears and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

At the same time, Danzo stopped trembling. He couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. He was in a state of shame, frustration, and unwillingness.

"Don't worry!"

Hiruzen's voice rang out again, clearly transmitting into everyone's ears, including Danzo, who was currently in a dazed state.

"It's not that I'm praising myself, but I'm the strongest of you all. I definitely won't die so easily!"

Hiruzen's voice rang out once more.

As he spoke out, the few people at the scene who were worried all stopped.

Actually, just now, everyone had experienced the same psychological activity as Danzo. Even Hiruzen was not an exception.

As ninjas, they had long been prepared to sacrifice themselves. However, in the face of death. Who could truly be unafraid of death?

Even if he was mentally prepared to die, it was still tough for him to make a brave decision when facing real life and death situations.

When Aoba saw this. He discovered it in his heart. Hiruzen, at this time, was really courageous.

Tap!

Hiruzen patted Danzo on the shoulder and smiled.

"I'll leave everyone to you in the future. Danzo, if it's you..." However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Danzo.

"Shut up!"

Danzo glared at Hiruzen. He stared straight into Hiruzen's eyes.

"I was just about to accept this mission!"

"Don't even think about showing off by yourself!"

"Let me be the bait!"

"My grandfather and father both died on the battlefield like true ninjas!"

"Self-sacrifice is the duty of a ninja!"

Danzo let out an almost heart-wrenching roar, his voice was booming, and he looked fierce.

However.

Aoba could feel it. Danzo did not have that kind of consciousness. This roar was more like to strengthen his courage.

"Danzo..."

Hiruzen looked deeply at Danzo, his eyes full of all kinds of deep emotions.

'Wait!'

When Aoba saw this, he couldn't help but wonder.

His mind moved.

He immediately stopped the scene.

Aoba was focused on Hiruzen's eyes through Danzo's perspective and carefully examining the latter's eyes.

"Something is wrong!"

Aoba immediately controlled the memory fragments in front of him and chose to backward it. He returned to the time when Hiruzen spoke.

"Let me be the bait!"

Hiruzen's voice slowly sounded. His tone was rather indifferent, as if he had made a straightforward decision. It was not as heart-wrenching as Danzo just now. It seemed that he had already seen through life and death.

But at this time, Danzo's eyes were focused on the ground. There was no way to see Hiruzen's expression and eyes. There was no way to make a precise judgment.

However, this doesn't stop Aoba from thinking that something is wrong.

He began to re-enter this memory, adjusting the speed of the memory, feeling what happened at this time node bit by bit.

After that, Aoba returned the memory fragment.

The moment he heard Akimichi Torifu say "bait". Danzo's body began to tremble, and gripped his knees tightly. His breathing was rapid, and his heart beat faster. He was extremely nervous.

In this state, Danzo looked extremely terrified. He really wanted to stand up and act as bait for his companions.

"It's here!"

Aoba immediately put his eyesight to the extreme. In his sight, he glanced at Hiruzen on the left through Danzo's perspective.

It was that one glance. Aoba suddenly realized something he had never thought of before.

Hiruzen was also looking at Danzo!

This...

Aoba suddenly realized something terrifying.

Right now, he needs more evidence. But he wants to verify it through the following things.

"Let me be the bait!"

Hiruzen repeated the same thing, and the memory returned to this scene. After hearing Hiruzen's words, Danzo suddenly widened his eyes, and the fear in his heart stopped.

Aoba immediately fast-forwarded the memory.

Tap!

In this memory, he saw the scene of Danzo being patted by Hiruzen.

This attracted Danzo's attention. Then, it was Danzo's heart-wrenching roar. After Danzo said these words. Hiruzen did not say another word. He kept quiet.

Next.

The memory continued.

After observing everyone's performance, Tobirama slowly spoke with a low face.

"I will definitely be the bait!"

Tobirama's tone was very determined. It could be seen that he already had a perfect plan for this matter.

"You are all the young successors of the will of fire which will protect the village from now on!" Tobirama said firmly.

"No!"

Danzo widened his eyes, and his emotions fluctuated violently. It could be said that he was extremely shocked. It was as if he had never thought that this would happen.

His entire mood was stirred up. N0v3l--B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

"You are the Hokage!"

"You are the most important ninja in the village!"

"Why do you want to be the bait!"

Danzo shouted. At this time, his heart was already in a very emotional state.

"Danzo, you and Saru always quarrel all the time, but now the companions have to be united. Don't quarrel over personal grudges!" Tobirama shouted coldly.

"When you made your decision, you did hesitate. You have to recognize yourself first. Don't lose your cool. You have to know what you are doing. Otherwise, if you continue like this, you will only put your companions in danger."

Tobirama slowly said. When he said this, he slowly stood up.

"In short..."

"Danzo, Saru, all of you are adults."

"Don't be so anxious!"

"One day, that moment will come, and then hand over this life!"

After the words were said, everyone present heaved a sigh of relief.

In fact, it was not just Sarutobi and Danzo. Including the other four people. They all wanted to be the bait and sacrifice. However, they also did not dare to.

"Saru!"

Suddenly, Tobirama focused on Hiruzen, his eyes flashing with determination.

"Protect the people in the village who admire you and trust you!"

"And..."

"Nurture people who can be entrusted the next era!"

"Starting tomorrow."

"You are the Hokage!"

The entire place fell into a deathly silence as soon as these words came out. Especially Danzo; his entire body was numb.

However, Aoba stood in Danzo's perspective. He could faintly see a trace of surprise in Hiruzen's shocked eyes.

However, this emotion was hidden very deeply. It was difficult to discover in the dark and anxious environment at that time.

'Stop!'

Aoba's memory stopped here. He took a deep breath and slowly opened his eyes.

He felt the first ray of morning sunlight bathing his body and ended the memory-reading work that had been going on for almost half a night.

Although he had yet to check all of Danzo's memories, he knew that now was not the time to continue watching. He had to go back to the Anbu dormitory. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain the follow-up if Eaton came over and did not see him.

Then, Aoba's mind moved. He directly communicated with the Flying Thunder God Formula in Anbu's dormitory and used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique), then disappeared from where he was and instantly appeared in Anbu's dormitory.

At this time.

There was no one in the dormitory. It was just as Aoba had predicted.

No matter how anxious Eaton was, he would not come to Konohagakure Intelligence Division in advance at this critical juncture. After all, if he did that, he would expose that the mysterious medical ninja might be Konohagakure Intelligence Division's people.

This was something that Eaton could still notice.

Aoba immediately changed into Anbu's ninja clothes and put on his mask, turning back into Konohagakure Intelligence Division's cat-faced demon.

After Aoba was dressed up. He did not immediately leave Anbu's dormitory. Instead, he sat on the iron bed and waited silently for a while.

While waiting.

Aoba thought of the scene he saw in Danzo's memory.

"There's something wrong there!"

Aoba's pupils suddenly contracted. He had sensed something was wrong, but he wasn't too clear about it. Now, with a sudden flash of inspiration, he realized something.

Aoba directly sat on the chair and took out a brand new blank book in his hand. That book was what he had originally planned to use to write the second novel.

Now, he was temporarily requisitioning it and writing some other content. Anyway, he had a lot of blank books, so he wasn't lacking one.

Aoba opened the book on the table, took out a pen, and wrote two names on it.

Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Shimura Danzo.

After writing these two names. He thought about it. He wrote down the third name.

Senju Tobirama.

Then he began to draw lines between the three names.

"Hiruzen has always been very cowardly and weak. Why would he suddenly stand up to be bait then?"

"Is it really because he wants to be the bait from the bottom of his heart?"

"Can a person's personality change so much?"

"Although being in a high position for a long time can reduce the sharpness of the youth's will and make him less sharp, the contrast is too big!"

"Then..."

"I'll make a bold assumption!"

"What if Hiruzen guessed that it was Tobirama's test?"

Behind the mask, Aoba frowned. He suddenly felt that he had discovered a new continent. There may be another unknown side to the things people were familiar with back then.

"Is this Hiruzen's plan?"

Aoba began to add various conditions to the paper.

There were two points that left the deepest impression on him.

The first point.

After Hiruzen said that he was going to be the bait. He deliberately patted Danzo. Then, he said that he would leave everything to Danzo. If that's the case… Did he intentionally provoke Danzo? After all… Even Tobirama had said that Danzo was opposing Hiruzen.

The second point.

Danzo said he wanted to be this bait, and Tobirama also said he would be this bait. Hiruzen didn't say a word. He didn't look as emotional as before. Even Danzo was emotionally struggling for a while. If Hiruzen had already guessed that the bait could only be Tobirama and they would be able to leave, this was another story.

Aoba thought about it quickly. He felt that he was not speculating on the third generation for no reason. After all, when there was a problem at the negotiation table in Kumogakure, and they ran into the woods together, he had too much time to think about it.

Hiruzen stepped forward when he knew that he would not be the bait. After saying a few words, he found that Tobirama did not say anything. He immediately patted Danzo and used words to stimulate Danzo to let Danzo take over the bait.

Aoba silently analyzed in his heart. His thinking became faster and faster. From the beginning, he did not believe that Hiruzen was a truly pure and flawless person. He just held Danzo tightly.

"After all, Hiruzen did not say even fight for it after Danzo said he wanted to be the bait."

"If my guess is correct."

"Hiruzen reaped the benefit first and then pushed Danzo to take on the role of bait."

"Isn't this what he always does!"

Aoba knew that he still needed more memories to prove this point because what made him think of this was all based on one detail. That was when Hiruzen patted Danzo when Danzo was in a daze.

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Chapter 335: Real Identity of the Cat-Faced Demon!

It was precisely when Hiruzen patted Danzo that Aoba discovered the problem and inspired him to think about it.

In the chaotic environment. Everyone's mood is entangled by escape and pursuit. No one thought so much.

Especially when "bait" was said. Everyone fell into silence.

Even someone like Danzo, who had a lot of tricks and schemes, was attracted by this matter. He lowered his head and held his knees, trembling.

No one noticed these things at all. Everyone's attention was focused on the "bait".

Perhaps, even Tobirama, observing what was happening, did not realize Hiruzen's thoughts.

"This is really a good plan!"

Aoba stared at the diagram he had completed in the book.

According to his deduction. If Hiruzen were a fierce person who dared to sacrifice himself at the critical moment and acted as bait for the entire team to buy time for everyone's lives, then everything would be the same as it was before.

But...

What if Hiruzen had already guessed everything

Then this would be a carefully planned strategy.

When Hiruzen said that he wanted to be the bait, he already knew in his heart that Tobirama would take the initiative to be the bait. This way, no matter how he expressed himself, he would not become the bait to cover their retreat.

If he chose to say this first, he could become the hero in everyone's eyes who was willing to sacrifice himself for his companions!

Not only that.

He could also win Tobirama's trust!

All of this happened just in time!

Just do it again!

But...

Hiruzen was still fearful. After all, nothing was entirely sure, not to mention that the matter of Tobirama covering up the rear was only Hiruzen's speculation. Tobirama had yet to say such words.

Actually, there was not much time at that time. Since Hiruzen said he would be the bait, every second made him feel closer to death.

He first emphasized to everyone that he was the most powerful one. Even if he went, he might still be able to survive. He used this method to vent his anger and secretly told Tobirama that his strength was the strongest among them and could be entrusted with heavy responsibilities.

Then, he saw that Tobirama still had not expressed his opinion yet. He was afraid that his words become certain. If he really became the bait, he would suffer a great loss. Therefore, he quickly patted Danzo and stimulated Danzo from his timid state. After all, he was very clear about Danzo's character. No matter what, he was willing to compete with him, even if it was a matter of sending himself to his death.

Sure enough. It was just as he had expected.

Danzo immediately accepted the mission of sending himself to his death. This made Hiruzen immediately heave a sigh of relief, and he did not snatch it back.

Then, it was time to announce the results of the courage assessment, and Hiruzen won because of this.

"Things are getting more and more interesting!"

The corners of Aoba's mouth slightly curled up behind the mask. He did not expect to see such details in Danzo's memory.

He had long known that Hiruzen was not such a simple person. However, he did not expect that he would start having his calculations at that point in time.

For a moment, Aoba decided to take a closer look at Danzo's memories during his free time these past few days.

What kind of personality was Hiruzen exactly?

It was still very important to him. After all, Minato still had to take over the position of Hokage in the future.

He should have a basic understanding of these things. Moreover, the feeling of being able to read memories and dig out those secrets greatly satisfied Aoba's curiosity.

Dong Dong...

At this time.

There was a knock on Aoba's iron door.

"He's here."

Aoba had already expected such a scene in his mind. He immediately walked to the door and opened it. He just happened to see Eaton standing at the door.

"Aoba, you are here." Eaton's eyes were slightly deep. He was now quite disappointed with the problems exposed when treating Danzo.

"Brother Eaton, this is not the place to talk. Let's go to your office!" Aoba immediately came out of the dormitory and looked around. After making sure that there was no one in the corridor, he heaved a sigh of relief.

"Okay!"

Eaton nodded. He came directly to find Aoba so early because he had a lot of things to say in his heart.

"Come with me!"

Eaton immediately turned around and walked in the direction of his office. He kept his eyes on the front, and his pace was much faster than usual.

Aoba silently followed behind Eaton. At this time, he did not say anything. He had expected that Eaton would rush over in the morning, but when Eaton came, he was still a little cautious and vigilant.

After all, this timing was too close. Hiruzen must still be monitoring Eaton, wanting to find him through Eaton. After all, this was the most direct clue to seeing him, the mysterious medical ninja introduced by Eaton.

Then that person must be someone that Eaton knew. Only, it was unknown how much information they had on Konohagakure Intelligence Division's side. It was unknown how many people knew that he was practicing medical ninjutsu.

Because of this, Eaton wanted to have a chat with Aoba. Aoba also wanted to have a chat with Eaton.

The two walked the path quickly until they reached Eaton's office. When the two of them walked in. Eaton firmly closed the office door.

"Hu..."

Only then did Eaton let out a sigh of relief. He had been listening nervously, afraid that he would be discovered by the people staring at him. N0v3l--B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

"Aoba, how did you escape? You scared me to death last night." Eaton immediately began to ask Aoba with concern.

"I used the shadow clone to hide my whereabouts." Aoba began to take out the excuse he had prepared beforehand to deal with Eaton.

"A shadow clone?" Eaton was stunned for a moment. He narrowed his eyes and stared at Aoba. This kid actually knew a shadow clone.

"Hahaha, Brother Eaton, you don't know about this. After I became Tsunade-sensei's student, Tsunade-sensei treated me and restored my body to that of a normal person. Then, with my recent training, I began to have today's appearance gradually. This also allowed me to use medical ninjutsu and save Danzo-sama. I could also use Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique) to escape the pursuit of those Anbu." Aoba began to make these words clear. After all, he had been paying attention to one detail. After he became Tsunade's student, every time Eaton wanted to pat his shoulder, he would stop his hand in the middle and put it down.

"So that's how it is."

Eaton nodded. He had already guessed that Tsunade would treat Aoba's body. It was impossible for a dignified Konoha Sannin student to be weaker than a patient.

"But how did you leave using shadow clone?" Eaton asked again. His question just now was not to ask how Aoba could use the shadow clone but how Aoba escaped using the shadow clone.

"After Danzo-sama's treatment, I do not have much physical strength left. When Brother Eaton went to the Hokage Building, I immediately used a shadow clone and asked him to dash to the left, pulling out all the Anbu hiding in the dark!"

Aoba explained to Eaton. When he said this, Eaton nodded repeatedly. He always felt that Aoba was very logical, and he was even more curious about what happened then.

"When they rushed to chase after my shadow clone, I remembered their approximate location. Then I created another shadow clone and let the shadow clone dush to the right after leaving the door open. In this way, those remaining Anbu would have no choice but chased."

Aoba continued to talk about what happened at that time, but only 80% of these things were authentic, and he made up the remaining part, but it was impossible to find the wrong place from these genuine parts.

The reason was very simple.

Eaton must have investigated the information about Anbu pursuing Aoba. He definitely knew about the three shadow clones he created.

Therefore, the details of this part should be true. In places that the Anbu did not know, there was no way to confirm its authenticity. He could only choose to believe what Aoba had said.

"Just as they were about to cough up, my true body immediately used the Henge no Jutsu(Transformation Technique) to mix in with them. I didn't give them any time to think about whether or not someone had mixed in. I immediately had another shadow clone I created beforehand run out of the main entrance, again attracting everyone's attention." Aoba slowly explained.

"So you successfully ran away?" The corners of Eaton's mouth slightly curled up. He was delighted with Aoba's performance.

"Oh, that's not it. I didn't run away immediately because I knew that I would definitely be noticed if I ran away at that time. Therefore, I was still mixed in with the Anbu. I ran away during the tracking mission with them." Aoba said with a smile.

"As expected of Tsunade-sama's student!"

Eaton directly gives a thumb up at Aoba. From the time he wore the mask to treating Danzo to the time when he escaped, he felt that Aoba had a very rigorous and detailed plan. Moreover, he did not panic in the face of danger and planned everything very well. This level of stability would not be unworthy of Tsunade's name.

"Aoba, I happen to have something to ask you. When we finished treating Danzo-sama, you directly pulled me away and told me not to ask anything. What does that mean?" Eaton immediately asked in a low voice.

This matter was like a thorn in his heart. If he did not figure it out. He could not accept it. Because of this, he had been holding it in for half a night just to come here and ask Aoba what had happened at that time.

"Didn't Koharu-sama tell you?" Aoba said with deep meaning. In Eaton's memory, Aoba saw that the other party had a little bit of pursuing the truth, so he felt there might be a chance to use it.

Of course, this did not mean that Eaton pursued the truth with all his feelings.

If that were the case. It was also impossible for him to reach this point. Eaton was only willing to investigate matters related to him.

This matter was not only about Aoba; it was also his matter. It was a matter that they worked together to treat Danzo's injuries.

"Koharu-sama said you poisoned Danzo-sama!" Eaton said coldly.

"Brother Eaton, what do you think?" Aoba asked with deep meaning.

"Of course, I don't believe it! This is not good for you and me at all! Besides, didn't you already tell me that Danzo-sama is not poisoned?" Eaton immediately expressed his stance.

"Hahahahaha!"

Aoba suddenly laughed and then nodded to Eaton. Now he was sure that Eaton had asked Koharu and the others yesterday.

The plan in his mind was being carried out step by step.

"Since Brother Eaton wants to know, then I have nothing to hide from you!"

Aoba slowly opened his mouth and began to talk about what had happened that day. This time, it could be said that the gods had reverted to their original state, and there was no change at all. After all, all of this had indeed happened.

"At that time, I tried my best to treat Danzo-sama in the room, and in the end, I was successful. If nothing unexpected happened, Danzo-sama would be able to walk in a few months. However, as I moved Danzo-sama onto the bed, Koharu-sama moved closer to my position, directly blocking my way. If I didn't think of a reason to stop her, I might be in danger!" Aoba explained directly.

"Do you mean that Koharu-sama wants to use force on you?" Eaton suddenly widened his eyes, and a touch of horror flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Eaton, you misunderstand. Koharu-sama wants to take off my mask and see what my real identity is." Aoba's face was suddenly covered with black lines. He didn't know whether Eaton said was what he understood, but no matter how he heard it, it felt strange.

"That's what I meant. Koharu-sama wants to take off your mask and see who you are. This time, I am quite disappointed with Konohagakure's higher-ups. They have done a lot of wrong things. I can't ignore it!" Eaton said in a low voice.

"Brother Eaton, don't tell anyone this thing." Aoba immediately warned. Right now, Eaton's position was still indispensable. Otherwise, no one would come to protect him.

"I know what to do about this matter! If I'm not mistaken, Aoba, you gave this antidote formula to Sunagakure's poison to Koharu-sama, so you can leave by saying that you poisoned Danzo-sama. Moreover, if I'm not wrong, this antidote formula should have been entrusted to you by Tsunade-sama to give to the village! " Eaton said with a smile. His eyes seemed to have seen through everything.

"That's right. When Tsunade-sensei left, he gave me the antidote she had developed and asked me to give it to the village at the right time. At that time, there was no conflict between the village and Sunagakure, so I was not in a hurry to take it out. Now it is the Third Ninja World War, so I think it is just right to take it out, so I take advantage of it." Aoba nodded and said. Now, he had successfully connected all these reasons. This made everything make sense.

"Aoba, you made a great contribution to the village this time. The village has wronged you and did not let you get the treatment you deserve. I apologize to you on behalf of the village!" Eaton immediately bowed to Aoba. He knew how unhappy and unwilling he was, so Aoba might be more emotional than him.

"Brother Eaton, you and I don't need to say this. This time, I have a question to ask you!" Aoba waved his hand and said. He had no interest in being a great contributor, so he didn't care what kind of treatment he was given.

"Ask!" Eaton immediately nodded and stared at Aoba. He had a feeling that he would tell Aoba everything he knew. He wanted to make himself feel more comfortable in this way.

"Brother Eaton, how many people know about me practicing medical ninjutsu?" Aoba immediately asked the most important thing.

"I knew you would ask this question." Eaton stared at Aoba and said, "In fact, strictly speaking, other than me, no one knows that you can use medical ninjutsu. People only know that the cat-faced demon has mastered some medical ninjutsu!"

"Does no one know that I am the cat-faced demon?" Aoba asked Eaton.

"It's not like you don't know how low-key you are. Only a few people know that you are in Konohagakure Intelligence Division and you don't have any friends. People only know that Yamanaka Aoba is weak and useless. The cat-faced demon is a terrifying existence, but they don't know that cat-faced demon is you, Yamanaka Aoba. Otherwise, their beliefs would have collapsed." Eaton said seriously.

He was very sure about this.

To be precise, he was not investigating Aoba but the cat-faced demon. However, he later found out that the cat-faced demon was Aoba.

Now that he thought about it, it was a little magical.

It had been more than a year since Aoba came to Konohagakure Intelligence Division, yet he was so low-key that it was as if he had never been here, and he didn't even have a single friend!

"Let me think..."

Aoba pursed his lips, and his brain spun rapidly. In the end, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Since everyone doesn't know who the cat-faced demon is, then let's give the cat-faced demon a real identity!"

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Chapter 336: The Cat-Faced Demon Plan

What Aoba said, Eaton was dumbfounded. He looked at Aoba in a daze, and a bunch of question marks popped up in his head.

Eaton had no idea what this meant.

"Cat-faced demon's real identity?"

Eaton asked in surprise. He really needed to understand Aoba's words better.

"Just as Brother Eaton said, the current people only know that the cat-faced demon knows some medical ninjutsu, but they don't know that the cat-faced demon is me. So as long as the cat-faced demon has an identity, it will be easy to draw a clear line between the cat-faced demon and me!" Aoba said with a smile. He knew that this patch was very clumsy. Perhaps some people already know that he was the cat-faced demon now. However, even if he only made a slight change, it was better than doing nothing.

"What identity?" Eaton asked curiously. He was still trying to figure out Aoba's words. There were still many doubts in his mind when facing this matter.

"Yamanaka Shinichi." Aoba suddenly said the name of a Konohagakure Intelligence Division ninja.

"Shinichi, he can't do it. He has other tasks. He is not the cat-faced demon in the first place, and he doesn't know medical ninjutsu. How can he be the real cat-faced demon!" Eaton shook his head directly. He disagreed with Aoba's proposal.

"Brother Eaton, listen to me. As long as the people in the village ask about the cat-faced demon, you can say it is Shinichi. As for Shinichi's matter, please leave it to me. He will help me." The corners of Aoba's mouth slightly curled up, revealing a meaningful smile. This question of the cat-faced demon's true identity had to be a living person here. Otherwise, there was no meaning at all.

"But..." Eaton's face was still full of hesitation. He said, "Doesn't this mean that as long as they investigate Shinichi, they will know what is going on!"

"Brother Eaton, don't worry. Konohagakure Intelligence Division is your territory. Not to mention, who dares to come here so brazenly to investigate these things? Even if they really come to investigate, this matter will definitely be seamless." Aoba nodded to Eaton. He had great confidence in these things. When he said Shinichi, all the detailed plans had already emerged from his mind.

"I understand." When Eaton saw Aoba's confident attitude, he thought that Aoba had escaped the sight of Anbu through the three shadow clones. He immediately realized that this youth had his ideas. Moreover, these thoughts had already exceeded his understanding. But he was willing to believe Aoba. Then, he said, "If it is absolutely necessary to mention the cat-faced demon's name. I will say Shinichi's name."

"Thank you, Brother Eaton!" Aoba immediately smiled and thanked Eaton. He now felt that the biggest gain in Konohagakure Intelligence Division was to have a helper like Eaton so that he could quickly achieve many things.

"Aoba, I have another question. With your understanding of the current situation in the village, who do you think is likely to become the Fourth Hokage?" Eaton asked in a low voice. His face was very serious. After seeing what happened that day, he began losing faith in the current Hokage.

"Why do you suddenly ask me this question?" Aoba was suddenly stunned. He did not think that Eaton was suitable to talk to him about such a topic. It was too sudden, which made his heart shrink back.

"Do you think your teacher, Tsunade-sama, can become the Hokage?" Eaton directly asked the question he was curious about.

"I think Jiraiya-sama is more likely!" Aoba immediately realized that Eaton was about to throw out the topic. He understood that this was the case. If he acknowledged Eaton, it would make Eaton feel something was wrong. However, the more he did not say this, the more it would make Eaton firmly think about this.

"No!"

Eaton immediately shook his head, his eyes flashing with a dignified light. Just as Aoba had expected, he felt that what Aoba said was not right.

"Jiraiya-sama is not suitable to be the Hokage. Among the Sannin, the most likely person to become the Hokage is either Tsunade-sama or Orochimaru-sama. And I think the greater possibility is Tsunade-sama!" Eaton narrowed his eyes slightly and quickly judged the situation. The reason why he said these words to Aoba was that he wanted to know Tsunade's plan through Aoba.

"I don't think that Tsunade-sensei will become the Hokage. She is outside the village and does not like these things." Aoba said indifferently. These words were not right or wrong. At the current stage, Tsunade was indeed not interested in these things. However, if she really sat in this position, it would be in the future. However, after his arrival, these things were less likely.

"Aoba, my thoughts are exactly the opposite of yours. I think that compared to Orochimaru-sama, Tsunade-sama has a greater possibility. Not only is it because Tsunade-sama is a descendant of the Senju clan, but also because Orochimaru-sama's style is a bit gloomy. He does not have an excellent image in the village." Eaton could be said to be blunt with Aoba. He completely said everything because he understood that when talking to Hiruzen and the two advisors at that time, he had already said many things that he could not say. Now, he could only stand on Tsunade's side.

"Brother Eaton, no matter who the Hokage is, you are my good big brother. If not for you, I might not be able to come back after treating Danzo-sama!" Aoba immediately expressed to Eaton. He knew what Eaton wanted to hear now, so he just needed to say it.

"Hahahaha, Aoba, I am relieved by your words!"

A smile suddenly appeared on Eaton's face. When they were treating Danzo, he felt that the way the Third Hokage handled this was not good, so he boldly predicted that Hiruzen would not sit for too long.

Of course, he didn't know. If it was in the original course of history. Then his words were really too bold!

However, because of Aoba's existence here, everything was different now.

Hiruzen's Third Hokage's position. It was just as Eaton had expected. He couldn't sit for long.

Eaton didn't know that he regarded Hiruzen too simply.

This Hokage-sama. He could indeed be considered the strongest Hokage!

Only...

The judging angle here was not strength!

"Brother Eaton, there is one more thing that is the problem with the story publication of Teacher Bai of the Ninja School..." When Aoba said this, he hesitated to speak. In fact, he did not care about this problem at all. He just wanted to find a topic at the end to shift Eaton's attention to other directions.

"I'll do it immediately in the next two days!" Eaton promised immediately. He had just gotten the complete book yesterday. Before contacting the publisher, he encountered a problem with treating Danzo. It was only when Aoba pointed it out that he remembered that Teacher Bai's story was still waiting to be published.

"Okay!"

Aoba nodded with a smile. Then, he took out the cat face mask and was about to put it on. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and thought of another way.

"Brother Eaton, I thought of another way. In fact, we don't have to set the cat-faced demon's true identity. We can make him a virtual identity. Any person from Konohagakure Intelligence Division could be the cat-faced demon, including you and me!" Aoba immediately thought of a better way than to find Shinichi to play cat-faced demon. After all, if only one person existed, the goal would be too apparent. Now that the identity was scattered, it would be easier to play it. This was something he had not thought of just now. He immediately corrected it.

"What do you mean?"

Eaton was stunned. In fact, when Aoba said that Shinichi was the cat-faced demon, he already did not understand. However, he still believed that Aoba could handle this matter well.

But now...

When Eaton heard Aoba say that everyone could be the cat-faced demon. He was even more confused.

Eaton stared at Aoba with his eyes wide open. His mind was quickly thinking about what these words meant. However, no matter how he thought about it, he could not understand what Aoba meant.

These topics...

It was a little too much!

"This cat-faced demon's identity can become an identity owned by Konohagakure Intelligence Division in the future. Every day, different people will wear a cat-face mask to be the cat-faced demon of this day and then pass it to the next person!"

Aoba immediately spoke about the idea of a public account used in modern society, which anyone can use.

For example, an external public account jointly operated by a certain team.

This account represents the team's official account. However, every time content was posted, the people behind the post might be different.

Even if an old man left a post, there was no need to be afraid.

There can also be new people who will accept the management of this account after joining.

As a result, the cat-faced demon became an existence with a changeable personality but an obvious goal in mind.

Anyone who was sent to the Konohagakure Intelligence Division could not be easily spared and had to be intimidated. From then on, they achieved the goal of reducing the crime rate.

"For example, if you wear this mask today, you will be the cat-faced demon. Tomorrow, other people will wear this cat-faced demon mask. Everyone will work together to maintain this title and then pass it down together." Aoba said with a smile.

"This is also possible" When Eaton heard Aoba's words, he was stunned for a moment. An intense surprise flashed in his eyes, and he quickly began thinking about this matter. This was the first time he had heard of such a proposal, and he felt it was pretty interesting.

"Of course!"

Aoba repeatedly nodded, a meaningful smile hanging on the corner of his mouth. He stared at Eaton in front of him, and now his mood was quite happy.

A plan constantly changes!

This was indeed very true!

When Aoba first came to look for Eaton, the thought in his mind was to let Shinichi inherit the cat-faced demon's identity and use a clever method to let Shinichi accept the cat-faced demon's setting.

But...

Now, Aoba suddenly thought of this.

This made him think of a better and more feasible way to achieve it. He was delighted and felt that this was the most viable plan.

"Brother Eaton, I will give you a plan now. Then, you will arrange this plan. Before Konohagakure's higher-ups investigate it, you will mess up the cat-faced demon's identity. This way, it will be difficult to find me again!" The more Aoba thought about it, the happier he became.

"No problem!" Eaton nodded. The way he looked at Aoba constantly changed. After all, he had already determined that Hiruzen would not sit for too long in his heart. He had been in Konohagakure Intelligence Division for many years and had accumulated a lot of information. He knew that some clans in the village were extremely dissatisfied with the Third Hokage. They did not want to continue watching Hiruzen sit in the position of the Hokage.

After his repeated consideration.

Now, he increasingly felt that the possibility of Tsunade becoming the Fourth Hokage was very high.

Because of this, he began to have thoughts of standing on a team. In addition, he had such a friendship with Aoba. Therefore, he directly stood on Tsunade's side, waiting for the follow-up events to happen.

As for this small request of Aoba. He did not feel that there was any difficulty at all.

After all, no matter which angle he looked at it from, Aoba was now one of his people. Helping Aoba hide his identity was also an indispensable matter for him.

"Brother Eaton, give me a scroll."

Aoba instinctively wanted to take out writing materials from his ninja pouch. Still, just as he was about to touch his waist, he immediately realized that there was a diagram on the book's paper about Hiruzen, so he could not take it out for Eaton to see.

"Okay."

Eaton immediately took out a new scroll from the drawer and handed it to Aoba, who was sitting opposite him.

After Aoba took the scroll. He opened the scroll directly and picked up the pen, then quickly wrote on the scroll.

"Brother Eaton!"

"I want to call this [Cat-Faced Demon Plan]!"

"Every day in the future, a member of the Konohagakure Intelligence Division will be selected to carry out the [Cat-Faced Demon Plan]!"

"This selection method will be handed over to Brother Eaton. You can choose how you want, you can choose it fixedly, or you can choose randomly. In short, different people are used every day to carry out the [Cat-Faced Demon Plan]!"

"The main content of [Cat-Faced Demon Plan] is..."

"First point, put on the cat-face mask and go to the specific interrogation compartment, which specializes in interrogating the prisoners here. The interrogation strength is far more than the normal one, thus resulting in fear of the prisoners."

"Second point, when using the cat-faced demon's identity, you can use your own ninjutsu at will, but you can't expose your identity, let alone reveal the cat-faced demon's identity. Let every prisoner who comes to the cat-faced demon's exclusive interrogation compartment feel a completely new unknown experience."

"Third point, the cat-faced demon needs to maintain a fierce foundation. Do not harm their lives. After all, we are only interrogating them and not carrying out an execution. If possible, try to treat the prisoners' wounds as much as possible."

"The above is the entire content of the [Cat-Face Demon Plan]!"

"If I think of anything that needs to be added, I will add it at any time. This way, the cat-faced demon's identity will become the mystery of the entire Konohagakure!"

"Even Konohagakure Intelligence Division doesn't know the cat-faced demon because everyone is the cat-faced demon. If everyone protects this image together, they will have a strong sense of belonging to this image. This is also the core thing of [Cat-Faced Demon Plan]."

Aoba said one sentence after another, directly writing all the conditions he thought of on the scroll.

The speed at which Aoba wrote was fast. Just after he explained the [Cat-Faced Demon Plan]. The content on the scroll had already been written!

Aoba gently raised his hand and directly handed the scroll in his hand to Eaton for him to take a look.

"Let me see..."

When Eaton heard what Aoba said, there were many things that he had yet to understand completely. However, after seeing the text version in the scroll, he gradually had a clearer understanding of these things.

"So that's how it is!"

Eaton couldn't help but nod. After repeatedly reading the conditions and content on the scroll, he already understood what Aoba meant.

"What I need to do now is to make every one of Konohagakure Intelligence Division become the cat-faced demon. Then, that cat-faced demon who knows how to use medical ninjutsu will be hidden away."

"Aoba!"

"Your brain really works!"

When Eaton saw this, he directly gave Aoba a thumbs up. Now, even he was not worried. After all, he was afraid that Shinichi's solution would still lead to Aoba.

"Who do you think is more suitable to be the cat-faced demon today?" Eaton immediately asked.

"Shinichi!"

Aoba repeated Shinichi's name. In fact, it was not only because he had an impression of this person but also because he did not know many people in Konohagakure Intelligence Division. There were not many people who could get him close.

"Sure!"

Eaton nodded. Then he pointed to the cat face mask in Aoba's hand and said, "Give this mask to me. In the future, this mask will be shared by all of the Konohagakure Intelligence Division members. I will give you a new mask, and also..."

Eaton paused for a moment and asked a question that he was more curious about.

"Do you want to change your position?"

Eaton had wanted to transfer Aoba to a new position long ago. After all, working in that dark compartment did not seem to have any rank. After all, Aoba was Tsunade's student.

"There is no need at all!"

Aoba shook his head at Eaton. He had already thought of many things when he mentioned the name "cat-faced demon".

"Brother Eaton, I'll change to another compartment. It's not too far from the cat-faced demon and not too close. This way, I can still know what's going on over there." Aoba immediately said.

"If that's the case, will people suspect you?" Eaton asked with a frown.

"Of course not. After all, the cat-faced demon and I have already appeared simultaneously. Moreover, didn't we say that the cat-faced demon can be anyone, so it can also be me!" Aoba said with a smile.

"Look at my brain. I just haven't accepted this setting well and forgot it all at once!"

Eaton suddenly slapped his head. He quickly took out another mask from the drawer. This mask was black and had red lines on it. It was completely different from the cat-faced demon.

"Aoba, this mask was used by me before. I'll leave it to you now!"

Eaton pushed the black mask in front of Aoba. He took out this mask, which was enough to show his trust in Aoba.

"Thank you, Brother Eaton." Aoba immediately took the black mask and put it on.

"Why are you being so polite to me!"

Eaton looked deeply at Aoba, who was wearing the black mask. His eyes were full of his young self. He had seen his own shadow on Aoba several times, but Aoba was far more low-key than him. Even he did not remember how many times he had asked Aoba to transfer and was rejected.

"Well, Aoba, now I'll take you to your new workplace. It is indeed closer to your former compartment according to your request, but it is not the identity of an ordinary torturer ninja. I think that since you still have feelings for the name cat-faced demon, then let you be a squad leader of Konohagakure Intelligence Division!"

Eaton suddenly said in an unquestionable tone. He had wanted to bribe Aoba many times through promotion but has yet to succeed. Now he had to do it. Otherwise, when Tsunade became the Fourth Hokage, there would be even fewer things he could take out.

"You don't have to worry about how tiring this job will be. In fact, it's just to check the compartment every day and deal with some occasional emergencies. You are free to do what you want the rest of the time. You can even write your new novel in your workplace!" Eaton added.

"Eh..."

After hearing Eaton's words, Aoba was stunned.

However...

He thought about it and felt that it was fine.

After all, if he continued to stay in Konohagakure Intelligence Division's compartment as a torturer ninja, his black mask would probably create the identity of a black-face demon.

And this will provides him with an overview of all the prisoners needed to be interrogated.

Moreover, it was not even as eye-catching as when he was a torturer ninja. Overall, it was not bad.

Most importantly...

Aoba felt that he couldn't keep refusing Eaton's promotion request. Otherwise, Eaton might think that he was an outsider after a long time.

This would instead backfire.

"Alright!"

Aoba nodded and chose to accept what Eaton said. He agreed to this transfer. No matter what, Eaton had promised him so many things.

"That's great!"

The smile on Eaton's face became even brighter. He suddenly stood up and walked toward the office door. He waved at Aoba, indicating for him to follow.

"Come with me!" As Eaton spoke, he directly pushed open the office door and walked out. Aoba followed behind Eaton. The two of them walked in the direction of the Konohagakure Intelligence Division's compartment.

His compartment had always been in the innermost position of the Konohagakure Intelligence Division's compartment.

On the Konohagakure Intelligence Division side, this place was the innermost area. But for Konoha prison, it was the outermost area.

The intersection was a door. It was the door through which the Konoha prison guards escorted prisoners in and out. Next to it was an office.

"This is it."

Eaton took out a key from his hand and inserted it into the keyhole of the office door. After slowly twisting it, he directly opened the door.

Creak~

Along with a clear and crisp sound, the door was directly opened. Inside was an office much smaller than Eaton's office. There were tables and chairs inside, but it was relatively simple.

"It has been a long time since someone came here. Since the Second Ninja World War, the original squad leader has been sacrificed. I have never set up a squad leader. Now, I just happened to arrange this position for you. In fact, even if you do nothing, it doesn't matter. Everything here can operate normally." Eaton said to Aoba. This was a super idle position. He also hoped to give Aoba some space to do things that Aoba was more willing to do.

"Thank you, Brother Eaton!"

Aoba thanked him again. It had to be said that this was the environment he wanted to see more of. It was much better than he had imagined. L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on N0vel-B1n.

"You are being polite to me again, aren't you!"

Eaton waved his hand at Aoba, then turned around and walked out. When he turned around, he told Aoba, "I will inform the torturer ninjas and prison guards here in the next two days. Let them come and report the contents to you. There is a bit of dust here. You can clean it yourself. I will arrange for today's cat-faced demon, so I won't stay here for long."

"Okay."

Aoba nodded at Eaton and watched him leave. It was only when Eaton left the room, only then did Aoba re-examine this small room that was not large.

"This place needs to be cleaned up!"

Aoba could see the water stains on the floor and the dust in the corner. Obviously, this place had also been soaked in the water last time, but it still needed to be cleaned.

Suddenly, Aoba raised his hands and made a hand seal. He was ready to use Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique).

However, dense footsteps sounded in the corridor at this time.

When Aoba heard these footsteps, he immediately stopped what he was doing. He quickly walked to the door and opened the closed door.

In a split second, Aoba happened to see the guards escorting the prisoner walking past the corridor. While the guard leader was walking at the front.

"Wait!"

Aoba's voice suddenly spoke. His voice was not too loud, but it could be heard in this quiet corridor.

"Huh?"

The guard leader did not expect the voice to come from behind. He looked in the direction they had just walked and saw Aoba standing at the door wearing a black face mask.

"Why are you here?"

The guard leader was stunned for a moment. He carefully sized up the ninja wearing the black face mask, and then his gaze fell on the office that had been opened. He suddenly had some judgment in his heart.

It seemed that it was the person that Konohagakure Intelligence Division transferred over. There was finally someone here. It was no longer the vacant look it used to be.

"I am the new squad leader here." Aoba nodded to the guard leader. They were old acquaintances. Although he didn't know the identity of the other party, it could be said that they were meeting every day.

"You are... um... nothing... I am very happy to meet you!"

When the guard leader saw Aoba, he felt that this person gave off a familiar feeling. It was a bit like the cat-faced demon who he had been dealing with a lot recently.

However, it just so happened that this feeling disappeared as soon as it appeared. The other party's aura changed greatly in a second, and now he looked like a completely unfamiliar person.

It was this change. This made the guard leader swallow what he was about to say.

"Are these all prisoners needed to be interrogated?"

Aoba looked at the prisoners who were being escorted and asked a question that he already knew the answer to. His goal was to get confirmation from the guard leader.

"Yes! I was just about to send them to the cat-faced demon's compartment! Do I need to bring these people over to report in the future?" The guard leader asked in a low voice.

He had been this with the previous squad leader before. That person was very responsible. It was difficult for him to have too many arrangements in it.

Now that he had tasted a little power and had gained a lot of money this time. If he were to spit out all the power that was in his mouth, he would still be very reluctant.

"No need!"

Aoba shook his head and gave the guard leader a definite answer. Then he added, "You can continue to work as you usually do. If there is anything you can't handle, you can come to me."

"Okay!"

When the guard leader heard Aoba's words, his heart, hanging by a thread, directly sank into his stomach. He was delighted.

"If there is nothing else, I will escort these prisoners over."

"There is something else," Aoba said indifferently. He waved to the guard leader and said, "Lend me these prisoners."

"What are you going to do?" A small question mark suddenly appeared on the head of the guard leader. He had never encountered such a situation before, including the other guards. Aoba directly beat him.

"Let these prisoners clean my office," Aoba said lightly.

After he finished speaking. Everyone present had black lines all over their faces. No one had expected this newly arrived squad leader to say such words.

For a moment, everyone was dumbfounded. Ater a while, the guard leader recovered from his daze.

"No problem!"

The guard leader immediately nodded to the guards around him, indicating they could bring the prisoners into the room.

"Yes!"

The guards immediately led the prisoners into Aoba's office and ordered them to clean up the room quickly.

"Thank you," Aoba said to the guard leader.

"It's a small matter." The guard leader nodded. As long as the person in front of him was not here to fight for money with him, then nothing else mattered.

After a simple exchange with the guard leader, Aoba leaned against the wall and did not speak. Right now, he had more contact with the guard leader.

It was better to speak less. To avoid being recognized!

Gradually.

As Aoba fell silent.

The guard leader also fell silent.

The atmosphere fell into silence.

...

On the other side of the Konohagakure Intelligence Division.

Shinichi had just come out of the dormitory wearing a mask when he saw Eaton standing not far away, waiting for him.

"Captain Eaton!"

When Shinichi saw Eaton, he immediately walked forward and bowed to Eaton. He and Eaton were not as close as Aoba and Eaton, and he looked very respectful.

"Shinichi, come with me. I have something to tell you."

Eaton nodded at Shinichi, then turned and walked directly to the office.

Shinichi followed behind Eaton. He stared at Eaton's back, his mind filled with question marks. He had yet to know what Eaton was looking for him.

Not long after, Eaton brought Shinichi to the office.

"Sit down!"

Eaton gestured to Shinichi, then took the lead to sit on the chair behind the desk. He looked very serious, giving people an indescribable sense of oppression.

"Yes!"

Shinichi immediately sat down. He did not dare to look into Eaton's eyes. He just lowered his head slightly and stared at the table in the office table.

"Shinichi."

"I have a task for you."

"Today, you go to the No. 7 compartment."

Eaton said slowly. As he spoke, he handed the cat face mask to Shinichi.

Just as Shinichi was about to answer, his eyes immediately focused on the cat-face mask. His pupils shrank slightly, and he recognized the mask in an instant.

"Isn't this Aoba's mask?!"

Shinichi blurted out without hesitation. After he said it, he realized that there was something wrong with what he said.

However, he had met Aoba three times in total, and each time they met, it was a short time.

The first time was when Danzo asked them to read the memories of the remnants of the old era. The second time was to read the memories of Kumogakure ninjas in the dark underground stone room. The third time was when Aoba gave him the manuscript of Teacher Bai of the Ninja School.

In these three meetings. The first two times, he saw the cat-face mask that Aoba was wearing.

Perhaps others did not notice Aoba. However, he was Aoba's teammate when they first met, so he was familiar with the mask style that Aoba was wearing.

It was just that...

He did not know. This was also the reason why Aoba chose him.

Let the person who knew the cat-face mask become the cat-faced demon first so that there would not be so many people questioning because the person who might question was already here.

After all, these people who knew that the owner of the cat-face mask was Aoba had played the role of the cat-faced demon.

No one would easily doubt the cat-faced demon's identity!

"This is not Aoba's mask. This is the cat-faced demon's mask. Maybe you met him when Aoba was wearing the cat-faced demon's mask!" Eaton said lightly. However, his indifference was on the surface. He was not so calm in his heart because whether this statement would succeed or not, even he was not sure.

"What... what do you mean?" Shinichi was sure that he did not understand, and he was stunned. He blinked and stared at Eaton.

"You will understand slowly."

Eaton did not want to explain too much. Now, even he was not so familiar with this pattern. The more he said, the more likely he would be wrong.

"Now your task is..."

"From today on, wear this mask and go to the No. 7 compartment to interrogate the prisoner."

"Your identity is Konohagakure Intelligence Division's cat-faced demon."

"The main purpose is to try to make those prisoners dare not come here a second time in a way they will never forget."

"Crackdown on the crime rate in Konohagakure in this way."

"Three days later, come find me and hand in the mission. Give this cat-face mask back to me. During this period that you wear this mask, you are not allowed to reveal your true identity."

"Do you understand?" Eaton said coldly. He did not explain the matter too clearly. Instead, he wanted to solve this problem by letting Shinichi comprehend it himself.

"Yes!"

Shinichi took the cat-face mask as if he understood it. He felt that he seemed to understand it but did not completely understand it. However, when the task came, it had to be carried out. This was the basic quality of a ninja.

"Go." Eaton casually waved his hand at Shinichi, indicating that Shinichi could leave. It was as if he had been given a very ordinary task.

"Yes!"

Shinichi immediately responded, then got up and walked out of Eaton's office.

The moment he walked out. Shinichi put on the cat-face mask. He couldn't help but feel a little expectant.

"In the next three days..."

The corners of Shinichi's mouth slightly curled up behind the mask. He had heard of the name of the cat-faced demon. At that time, he had thought that it was Aoba who had played it. Now he knew that it was the setting given by Konohagakure Intelligence Division.

This mask seemed to have magic. As long as he puts it on. He would be directly replaced with a new identity.

"I am the cat-faced demon!"

Shinichi even changed his walking posture. He felt that he had become another identity. He directly strode toward the Konohagakure Intelligence Division No. 7 compartment. He had transformed into the new generation of the cat-faced demon.

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Chapter 337: I Want You to Be the Darkness of Konohagakure!

Half an hour later.

The prisoners had already cleaned up Aoba's office.

These people did not know Aoba, but they were not deaf. Just now, they had heard the guard leader's words, and all knew the identity of this person wearing the black mask.

Torturer Ninja Squad Leader.

All the torturer ninjas in any compartments were under his control. In other words, even the legendary cat-faced demon. They were all his subordinates!

How could they dare to neglect such an identity? They quickly cleaned up the office, which looked slightly old.

"Thank you."

Aoba thanked the prisoners who came out of the office. However, no one saw the expression on his face behind the black mask.

After hearing what Aoba said, these prisoners all felt flattered. No one dared to speak and just lowered their heads.

"Squad Leader..." The guard leader stared at Aoba. While trying to guess Aoba's identity, he asked, "Should we send them all to the cat-faced demon?"

As soon as the guard leader said this. All the prisoner's eyes were focused on Aoba. Everyone's eyes were flashing with anticipation.

They all hoped to win a chance not to go into the cat-faced demon's little compartment through their efforts just now.

After the guard leader asked this question, he also stared at Aoba. He also wanted to know what this person was thinking. He didn't just want to know what kind of style this newly arrived squad leader had. He also wanted to confirm the speculation in his heart.

When he first saw this newly arrived squad leader, a familiar feeling welled up in his heart, as if he had seen this person somewhere before.

However, this feeling always made him feel as if there was nothing.

At one moment, he felt as if he had discovered some secret, and at the next moment, he felt as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

Just like this, the guard leader observed Aoba for more than half an hour. Finally, he felt more and more in his heart.

This new torturer ninja squad leader was very similar to the cat-faced demon. He always felt that some parts of the two people gave him a resemblance. But he couldn't tell what it was.

Because of this, he also wanted to use this method to ask the new squad leader in front of him.

If there was no cat-faced demon. That means the cat-faced demon was promoted.

So...

Could this person be the cat-faced demon?

The guard leader's curiosity had already started to swell. He felt that he had guessed the identity of this newly arrived squad leader, but he also thought that he had yet to guess it completely.

"This is your job. You can do whatever you want. I won't interfere with your work." Aoba said lightly.

As soon as this was said. Those prisoners who were originally looking forward. In an instant, it withered.

The expressions on everyone's faces dimmed. They had worked so hard just to get a chance not to be sent to the cat-faced demon. Who knew that this person did not say anything at all?

Of course, they had no idea at all.

The person they were facing now was the cat-faced demon himself. It was just that he was not meeting them as the cat-faced demon.

Most importantly...

Relying on his acute paranoia ability, Aoba could determine that the guard leader suspected his identity accurately. Therefore, he naturally wouldn't say anything for these prisoners at this time.

"Then I will send them to the cat-faced demon." The guard leader said meaningfully.

"Go."

Aoba casually waved his hand. His body movements showed that he did not want to be entangled in this topic anymore.

After that, Aoba opened the door of his office. He walked straight in, then gently closed the door. He left the guard leader, the other guards, and the prisoners in the corridor.

Other than the guard leader. The others did not feel anything at all. The guards only wanted to send these prisoners to the cat-faced demon's compartment. This was already a daily matter for them.

As for these prisoners, they seemed to be in a daze. They seemed to have already lost half their lives before the official interrogation.

Only the guard leader here silently looked at the door that had been closed.

'Had I guessed wrong?'

'That person is not the cat-faced demon?'

Thinking of this, a hint of determination flashed through the eyes of the guard leader. He immediately led the guards to escort the prisoner to the cat-faced demon's compartment.

After a while, the guard leader brought these people to the door of the No. 7 compartment. He gently knocked on the door and pushed it open.

In the dark room, the guard leader saw the cat-faced demon wearing a cat-face mask.

Only...

This cat-faced demon gave him a very strange feeling. It was different from before.

'It is definitely different!'

'This is not the same person!'

The guard leader immediately felt that he had discovered something. His eyes stared intensely at the "cat-faced demon" in front of him, who was very different from before, and instantly fell into deep thought.

"Bring in the prisoners who need to be interrogated!"

Shinichi was the first to speak. He did not imitate Aoba or know what Aoba had done previously. He was only doing his own cat-faced demon unique style.

"Okay."

The guard leader nodded. After that, he gave the guards around him a look. He knew that he had discovered something but did not know what this meant. Moreover, he was not a detective. He wanted to avoid digging deeper into the details of this place.

Following the instructions of the guard leader. These guards sent the prisoners to the No. 7 compartment, then they left together.

While the guard leader was leaving, he was still thinking about what he had just experienced.

'If I'm not wrong...'

'That squad leader is the real cat-faced demon.'

'This person is a newly replaced cat-faced demon.'

'The purpose should be to maintain the character of the cat-faced demon.'

After the guard leader thought about this matter, his heart immediately relaxed. After he knew that the squad leader was the first-generation cat-faced demon, he understood that the squad leader would not do anything against him. They were old friends.

As for the current cat-faced demon...

He would also help maintain this character. After all, the cat-faced demon's identity was also his money tree. He could receive many benefits when distributing the prisoners to be interrogated.

"I knew that the cat-faced demon would be promoted. There are not many people who can make such achievements!" The guard leader whispered in a voice that only he could hear.

After that, he left with the rest of the guards. Just as they walked out to the path they came from.

The guard leader glanced at the door of Aoba's office. His eyes flashed with deep meaning, but he didn't say anything else and directly walked away.

...

Aoba stood in the cleaned office and looked around the room. Although the place was not big, it was good to have a personal space.

There was a desk in the room.

There were also chairs.

The most important thing was...

There was light here that made it less dark.

As a whole, it was still very simple but compared to the modern world offices, it was still very simple, but in Konohagakure Intelligence Division's eyes, it was already extravagant!

Aoba looked around and finally stopped at the wall beside the door. It could be said to be a visual blind spot. It was difficult for people who had just entered to notice that place.

After confirming the location. Aoba slowly raised his right hand and pressed it down. A black circular symbol appears on the wall.

It was his Flying Thunder God Formula!

"This is much better!"

After Aoba took down the Flying Thunder God Formula, this office became a part of his strategic map. He could quickly teleport over through Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique) at any time.

Instantly, Aoba immediately formed hand seals.

"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique)!"

Aoba directly created a shadow clone that looked exactly like him. The shadow clone stood in front of him.

"Go to the tower's first floor and use shadow clone again. Let all the shadow clones continue to practice the puppet technique," Aoba said to the shadow clone.

"Yes!"

The shadow clone immediately responded. Then, with a thought, he directly communicated with the tower's Flying Thunder God Formula. He directly used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique) and instantly disappeared.

Almost at the same time.

The tall tower.

First floor.

Aoba's shadow clone appeared in a flash. Then, he raised his hands and extended his index and middle fingers to form a cross.

"Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique)!"

Aoba's shadow clone immediately used Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique). In an instant, one shadow clone after another appeared on this floor, filling up the first floor of the tower.

There was no need to explain anything. These shadow clones had all gone to their respective duties to do their training content. They were all Aoba. They had the same thoughts as Aoba.

The hands of each shadow clone began to fiddle with all kinds of wood parts, either polished or pieced together, and gradually got busy.

...

Aoba sat in his brand-new office.

He took out the book he had used in the morning, opened it to the first page, and again saw the relationship diagram between the Hiruzen, Danzo, and Tobirama.

He pulled his thoughts back to the thought of this matter.

"I'm going to look back!"

Aoba immediately closed his eyes and placed his hands on his temples. Anyway, he just arrived here. He was newly promoted in this position, and Eaton still needed to inform the people here. It just so happened to be the perfect time to laze around.

All of a sudden, Aoba once again opened up Danzo's memories. He immersed himself again in Danzo's memories.

Scene after scene began to appear in Aoba's mind, and they were presented in front of him from the first perspective.

After Tobirama went to cover the rear and fought with the Kinkaku Force, the six-member group headed by Hiruzen quickly left the Country of Lightning and returned to the Country of Fire territory.

Throughout the entire process, Danzo was in a state of confusion, jealousy, and frustration.

However, there was one thing that never changed. That was Danzo's gaze had always been focused on Hiruzen.

Because of that matter, he had always been brooding over Hiruzen. He felt that he had suffered a loss because of his slow reaction and was unable to speak of the matter of him wanting to become bait before Hiruzen said those words.

Apart from the intense regret and frustration in Danzo's heart, the entire team was immersed in sorrow.

They all knew after such a thing happened. The Second Hokage, who had exhausted his physical strength and did not have many chakras as bait, probably would not be able to come back alive.

Aoba followed Danzo's perspective and kept staring at Hiruzen, who was leading the team at the front.

This made him discover more problems clearly.

Hiruzen did not look as sad as the other people. The whole image showed a rare "for the big picture", which was to quickly take his companions away and make the feeling of running away very wonderful.

"Now is not the time to be sad. We must return to Konohagakure. We can't let sensei die in vain!"

Hiruzen said to the other companions in a low voice. Through words, he lets these people walk out of their sad emotions and concentrate on returning to Konohagakure. He did not want any accidents to happen along the way. Moreover, when he spoke, he already had the attitude of a leader.

"Yes!"

Except for Danzo, everyone responded. However, this sentence ignited Danzo's thoughts about Tobirama, and tears instantly blurred his vision.

When Aoba saw this, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He suddenly realized a problem that he had never thought of before. He had always known that Hiruzen was hypocritical, and his hypocrisy only allowed Danzo to do the things he could not do on the stage. The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l-B(j)n.

But was it really like that?

When Aoba looked at these things from Danzo's perspective.

At least, he felt that…

At least, he felt that all the time when the time node of Tobirama's death was pushed forward.

Danzo was a normal person.

It was just that he was more decisive in his way of doing things and had Tobirama's demeanor. However, he was still upright and did not use any schemes or tricks.

But the Hiruzen at this time node...

Oh, no!

It was already the Third Hokage.

On the other hand, it revealed the shadows of those typical ruthless characters he had seen in history books.

The things that Hiruzen had done. It seemed like it was unintentional. In reality, it was filled with schemes.

The more Aoba felt, the clearer it became. It was just that he did not know what the people around were thinking, nor did he know what Danzo was thinking.

No wonder...

No wonder the remnants of the old era appeared. Logically speaking, the Ino-Shika-Cho clan should have been on the side of the Sarutobi Clan at that time.

Unless.

Their hearts were following the Sarutobi Clan but they were not following Hiruzen!

Aoba continued to look at the memories. After Hiruzen returned to Konohagakure, he began preparing to take over Third Hokage's position.

However, things did not go so smoothly.

Although Hiruzen temporarily stayed in the Hokage's office and temporarily sat in the Hokage position, planning and managing the village, he did not receive the support of most of the villagers. This caused him not to have the title of Hokage for some time officially.

Things were complicated during this time.

In the first month since Hiruzen returned to Konohagakure. The entire Konohagakure was in chaos. There were both internal and external problems.

The Senju clan in the village wanted to promote another clan member to inherit the position of Hokage, which was greatly recognized.

At the same time, the Uchiha clan also pushed out an Uchiha clan member to compete for the position of Third Hokage.

As for the Ino-Shika-Cho clan that originally should stand behind Hiruzen, they did not clearly express their attitude.

At that time, Konohagakure was shaken by a storm.

After returning to the village, Danzo saw everything but did not have any thoughts. He was still immersed in the pain of losing the Hokage position, lying at home every day, and just going out once every few days.

Then, Hiruzen personally came to visit.

Aoba suddenly focused his attention. He faintly felt that the turning point of future events might be born here.

...

After hearing the knock on the door, Danzo walked to the door and opened it. He saw Hiruzen standing at the door, wearing Konohagakure's ninja clothes. The corners of his mouth curled into a mocking smile.

"Hiruzen, oh, no, Third Hokage-sama, how come you have time to come to this broken place of mine!" Danzo said in a strange tone. His hatred for Hiruzen had yet passed. During this period of time, he was thinking of the scene of that day, and it would even appear in his dreams. He dreamed that he did not step forward to be the bait, and in the end, he lost the position of Hokage that should belong to him.

"Are you not going to invite me in to talk?" Hiruzen stared at Danzo with an indifferent expression. There was no change in his expression. He looked like an emotionless machine.

"Come in."

Danzo turned around and walked into the house. Hiruzen followed behind Danzo. The two of them walked toward the living room.

"I won't make tea for you, and you don't need any hospitality. Please do as you please!" Danzo sat directly on the futon and had no intention of talking to Hiruzen. He still regarded Hiruzen as a thorn in his side and could not say any words of blessing. It was similar to Obito's complex emotions when he saw Kakashi become Jonin.

"I'll make it for you!"

Hiruzen was not angry at Danzo's rejection. He then began to busy himself.

Wash the teapot and tea cups.

Boil the water.

Brew the tea.

The whole process took more than ten minutes. In the end, Hiruzen walked to Danzo with the steaming tea that had already been brewed.

"The tea is ready."

Hiruzen placed the teapot and teacup on the table. Then, he sat on the futon on the other side. He began to pour a cup of tea for Danzo and pushed it to Danzo's side.

Then, Hiruzen pours himself a cup of tea.

Two cups of tea were placed on the table.

In this cold weather. There were traces of white smoke rising from it. At the same time, the refreshing fragrance of tea entered their noses.

"You are not looking for me to make tea, are you?" Danzo rolled his eyes at Hiruzen and said grumpily. He would not forgive Hiruzen so easily just because of Hiruzen's simple coaxing.

"Danzo, I am not here to make tea. I have something very important to find you!" Hiruzen's eyes suddenly became extremely serious, and his expression was serious, as if he had encountered something big.

"I can't help you." Danzo refused without even listening. What kind of joke was this? How could he help Hiruzen?

"Danzo, I need your help. The village situation is too bad now. Only you can help me!" Hiruzen lowered his posture, giving off a feeling of being polite.

"How do you want me to help you?" Danzo was stunned for a moment. This was the first time he had seen Hiruzen act like this, and his heart was somewhat distressed.

"I want you to be Hokage's assistant!" Hiruzen immediately stated his purpose.

"Forget it; I'm not interested in assisting you. To be honest, I didn't dismantle you when you became a Hokage because I still care about friendship and companionship." Danzo directly waved his hand. At that time, he had no interest in helping Hiruzen at all.

"Danzo, only you can take this position. Now that sensei is gone, the only person I can trust the most in the whole Konohagakure is you. If you don't help me, I won't be able to sit steadily in the Hokage position." Hiruzen's tone was very firm. He stared at Danzo and said, "For the sake of sensei, I hope that you can come out and help me."

"Hiruzen, you think too highly of me. I don't even dare to be the bait. What can I help you with?" The corners of Danzo's mouth curled up in a mocking smile.

"I want you to be the darkness of Konohagakure!"

Hiruzen's eyes suddenly widened, and when he spoke, his pupils kept trembling, and he said something that shocked Danzo.

"I want to be the village's Third Hokage, but there is too much resistance in the village to me becoming the Hokage. If I use tough means, it will make me, who is originally in a weak position, even more vulnerable."

"My doctrine must be benevolent. I can't hurt too many people. There are many things that I absolutely can't do!"

"But..."

"Where there is light, there will be darkness!"

"Whether it is lack of light or darkness, it will cause the world to be unable to function normally!"

"Danzo."

"You are my other half!"

Hiruzen's voice reached Danzo's ears, causing him to be stunned and unable to say a single word.

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Chapter 338: Treat Me Like a Ruler, and I Will Repay You as Befits a Ruler!

At this moment.

From Danzo's perspective, Aoba was watching the show that Hiruzen invited Danzo to come out of the mountain.

When he saw this scene. It also confirmed his conjecture. Danzo was only a somewhat radical young man at this time, far from the original work.

It seems...

Danzo was also developed by Hiruzen!

Now, through Danzo's perspective, Aoba knew many things that had never been shown in the original work, which made him more clear about the past of Hiruzen and Danzo.

After a short period of thought. Aoba was once again immersed in Danzo's memory.

Instantly, the memory continued.

After Danzo heard Hiruzen's invitation, even he did not know why he did not have the slightest intention of laughing. Instead, his heart was somewhat moved.

"Are you really willing to believe in me?"

Danzo looked at Hiruzen in front of him in a daze. His eyes flickered with thoughts. Perhaps only he knew that in the deepest part of his heart, he did not want to obtain the recognition of everyone but only wished to get Hiruzen's recognition.

"Danzo, have you not noticed that we are like light and dark sides?" Hiruzen immediately asked. When he asked this question, his tone suddenly became even more excited. It was as if he was expressing some special feelings.

"I just feel that we are always on the opposite side," Danzo said in a bad mood.

"That is because you misunderstood the light and darkness!" Hiruzen's voice became calm again. His tone paused slightly as if he was adjusting his state. Then he continued, "Light and darkness are actually not opposing each other, but one. There is light, and there is darkness. This is complimentary. Light will not completely dispel the darkness, and darkness will not completely replace the light. Therefore, we should not be fighting but governing Konohagakure together!"

"Governing Konohagakure together?" After hearing Hiruzen's words, Danzo seemed to be a little tempted. However, after thinking for a while, he hesitated a little and could not help but say, "Then why am I not on the side of the light, you on the side of the darkness? I also want to be the Hokage!"

"Danzo, my position as Hokage was entrusted to me by Tobirama-sensei before he died. Do you not even care about Tobirama-sensei's last words?" Hiruzen said without hesitation. He seemed to have thought that Danzo would ask this. He had already thought of an answer. Then, he did not allow Danzo to interrupt. He continued, "What's more, now that I have Tobirama-sensei's last words, I have to face many difficulties if I want to become Hokage. If you want to become Hokage, do you know how to face it?"

"This..."

Danzo was indeed persuaded by Hiruzen's words. If it were so easy to become the Hokage, Hiruzen would not have come to him for help.

Now, even Hiruzen, who had been given the title of Hokage, would have to face many difficulties if he wanted to inherit the position of Hokage formally.

In this one month.

Even if he lived in seclusion and didn't ask about the world, he could still hear the rumors in the village.

The Senju clan was competing for the Hokage position.

The Uchiha clan was the same.

The Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi clan had different voices.

Moreover.

Among them, the one with the highest voice to inherit the Hokage position was not Hiruzen. Instead, it was Uchiha Kagami who had come back with them.

Apart from the Senju clan, the Sarutobi clan, and the majority of the Hyuga clan. The rest of the people were very optimistic about Kagami.

This also made Danzo understand a principle.

Even if he did not help Hiruzen, he would not be able to become the Hokage.

Now there was no chance to stand on the side of the light. There was only darkness left. If it was someone else who became the Hokage… He would not even have the chance to become a Hokage!

"What do you need me to do?"

Danzo's face was gloomy and solemn. He was a decisive person. When he made a decision, he would not hesitate easily. This was his firm character.

After hearing Danzo's words, Hiruzen nodded. He understood Danzo and knew his character. After seeing Danzo's performance, he knew they had reached a consensus.

"I want you to be my Hokage assistant and take over the Anbu that Tobirama-sensei has built. I can feel at ease only if this power is in your hands." Hiruzen said in a deep voice.

"The Anbu are much more complex than you think, and they are not monolithic. The interests of each other are involved. I am afraid it is difficult to form substantial power. If you want to use the power of Anbu to do things, it is very, very difficult!" Danzo held his chin with his right hand and assumed a thinking posture. Now, it was like he was starting a business with Hiruzen. He began to express his own opinions and fully expressed his thoughts.

"What do you think?" Hiruzen's eyes suddenly lit up. He had come to find Danzo because he had taken a fancy to Danzo's style of doing things. He was comparable to their teacher. He would come up with some things that he did not expect.

"Hiruzen, the current Anbu, has been severely refined by Tobirama-sensei. The Intelligence Division has a captain from the Intelligence Division, the Assassination Division has a captain from the Assassination Division, the Torture and Interrogation Division has a captain from the Torture and Interrogation Division, and other such division has their captain. Tobirama-sensei scattered the power of Anbu because he did not have the energy to manage Anbu after he became Hokage, and he did not want to hand over the overall power of Anbu to one person. Now that this situation has been formed, it is impossible for us to take back these rights from the hands of those captains, just like you can't take all the power scattered in the village into your own hands." Danzo began to mutter. He analyzed the current situation while quickly thinking of a solution in his mind. After he figured out that he wanted to cooperate with Hiruzen, he immediately entered the Hokage assistant position.

"I understand what you said. This is what Tobirama-sensei did to weaken everyone's rights, but this also directly weakened Hokage's rights, leading to this stage of power replacement; I have no way to win more support." Hiruzen said helplessly. He knew very well what his teacher had done. He could not say that there was a problem with this move. He could only say that there were pros and cons. Right now, he was on the side where he did not enjoy the benefits. What he felt were all drawbacks.

"I have a solution." Danzo raised his eyes and stared at Hiruzen. He had already thought of a solution just now, but he had not said it. He was still hesitating in his heart. Should he stand on the same side as Hiruzen and not on the opposite side?

"I knew you could do it!" Hiruzen immediately praised Danzo. His eyes flashed with light, and he said, "Danzo, without your help, I will not be able to become the Hokage; I really want you to help me!"

"I understand."

Hiruzen's speech moved Danzo. They were still hot-blooded youths at this time, and he was not as shrewd as Hiruzen. So many words of approval from Hiruzen made Danzo feel a great sense of recognition.

Now he seems to feel like a bachelor dying for his confidant.

Treat me like a ruler, and I will repay you as befits a ruler!

Danzo was feeling this way right now. His heart was warm, and he had already abandoned his prejudice against Hiruzen. He was willing to do anything for Hiruzen, even if it was to become the darkness under the light.

"We can't touch the Anbu's right, just like we can't do anything like the power of the big clans. We need a little time to support our forces. So I think you can inform the public that you guard the door for Tobirama-sensei. You will not inherit the position of Hokage within three years." Danzo immediately said.

Hiruzen took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with suspicion. He carefully stared at Danzo, hesitated for a moment, and could not help but ask, "Will this lead to a lot of dreams at night?"

"What we want is long nights and many dreams!" Danzo nodded directly. He had already entered a state of mind.

Hiruzen was an indecisive person, to begin with. He had been too hesitant in handling many matters, causing him to miss out on many fleeting opportunities.

Of course, Hiruzen took hold of the most decisive opportunity in his life. From then on, he became the Third Hokage.

Through that time, Danzo also discovered his problem. He might not be able to stand in front to shield himself from the wind and rain, but if he had to retreat behind the scenes to participate in the planning, he could be said to be able to do it with ease.

"If we fight them head-on now, the one who will lose will be you. If there is no accident, the candidate for the Third Hokage will be Kagami."

Danzo stared at Hiruzen, his eyes flashing with wisdom as if everything was under his control.

"If you, who has Tobirama-sensei's last words, do not inherit the position of the Hokage, then the person who is supported by the popularity of the village can not inherit the position of the Hokage at this time. This way, it will be directly pushed to three years later."

Danzo's voice was a little low. When he said these words, his brain was running fast. As he said these words, his thoughts became clearer and clearer.

"You mean that we will have a big decisive battle three years later. This is our three-year agreement to fight for the position of Hokage?" Hiruzen's breathing became rapid. He thought of the possible future battle between the two parties, and even his heart began to beat faster.

"What are you afraid of!"

Danzo rolled his eyes at Hiruzen. He could not connect Hiruzen's useless appearance with the person standing up in the forest and said he was willing to sacrifice himself as bait for everyone.

However, things had already come to this. Danzo was no longer bothered about the past. Instead, he continued to look forward.

"These three years are meant to calm them down and give them mental time. But we don't need to wait for it to end; we can take action in between." The corners of Danzo's mouth slightly curled up, and he said something that directly subverted Hiruzen's inherent thinking.

"You mean a sneak attack?" Hiruzen was stunned. He felt that finding Danzo here was the correct choice he had ever made.

"That's right!"

Danzo nodded and continued, "With your current support condition, it is absolutely impossible to surpass Kagami openly and fairly, so we have to use other means."

"Do you have any plans?" Hiruzen immediately asked. His mood was very heavy. After all, he was very clear about what Danzo meant. As the successor chosen by their teacher, he was very clear that before the accident, whether it was the favor of the teacher or the crowd, Kagami could be said to have the upper hand.

"Yes!"

Danzo immediately nodded. Now that he had said it to this point, he naturally would not hold back anything.

"The first step is to accumulate our power. This power must belong to us. It can't be obtained from other existing power. Otherwise, there will likely be problems."

"So I suggest..."

"We have to set up a special Anbu team, which only listens to you alone. It is similar to Tobirama-sensei and the six of us. Its name is Hokage's Anbu!"

"Correspondingly, I want to establish a force that only listens to me in the dark. This force is different from Anbu. It is called Root!"

"These two forces will be important weapons for you to ascend to the position of Hokage!"

Danzo said one sentence after another, directly speaking to the most crucial point of this matter.

They had no power, then they needed time to accumulate power. This power must be a loyal and trusted subordinate.

"Okay!"

Hiruzen nodded repeatedly. For the matter of the Hokage position, he had been so anxious that his hair had turned white in the past few days. He had no way to calm down and think about it.

This state made him fall into a strange circle. The more anxious he was, the more confused he became. The more he couldn't think of a way, the more anxious he became in the end.

Now, Danzo had clearly explained everything. This made him feel much more confident in his heart. He then silently remembered Danzo's decision in his heart.

"Hiruzen, remember this. In the early stage of the development of these two power, we have to focus on elites. We would rather have fewer people than have more!" Danzo warned Hiruzen.

"Understood!" Hiruzen nodded again.

"Then I will go on to the second step!"

Seeing that Hiruzen had fully understood his meaning, Danzo began to change the topic.

"What I want to say next..."

"It might sound a bit harsh!"

"But this is the only path you must take to become the Hokage!"

"There is no other way!"

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Danzo narrowed his eyes and asked Hiruzen. He had to confirm whether the person he entrusted was really worth it or not. Otherwise, no matter how many ideas he had, he had no room to use them.

"I understand!" Hiruzen nodded. At this time, he didn't want to pretend to be the Hokage with Danzo. He just wanted to fulfill their teacher's last wish. He had already clearly expressed that he wanted to be the Hokage.

"This is what I said we must do in these three years!"

Danzo began to tell Hiruzen about his plans. These plans really made many people feel uncomfortable.

"Your Hokage's Anbu only has one purpose, and that is to protect your safety. Because in these three years, you will be assassinated countless times. You have to be mentally prepared for this." Danzo had just said this sentence, but before he could enter the main point, he was interrupted by Hiruzen.

"Assassination? Why? Aren't we Tobirama-sensei's students? Even if we compete for the position of Hokage, they won't assassinate me, right?" There was doubt in Hiruzen's eyes. Although he was very shrewd, he was still a young man, and his understanding of the sinister nature of the various clans in the village was not that deep.

"In the fight for the Hokage, the winner becomes the king, the loser becomes the thief. There is only one person between you and Kagami who can live. The one who survives is the Third Hokage. So, do you think the Uchiha clan will not do anything to you? Don't be too naive, and don't think that everyone in the world is naive like you!" Danzo said snappily. When he spoke, he did not forget to roll his eyes at Hiruzen. He felt that this person was thinking too little.

"So, your plan is..." Hiruzen's pupils slightly shrank, and an ominous premonition emerged in his heart.

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Danzo nodded with an evil smile on his face.

"You don't need to do these things. Leave everything to me in secret. I won't leave any evidence behind and do things beautifully!"

"It's just as you said."

"You have to be on the bright side, show your kindness and heart to the people in the village. Use these two or three years to make the people of the village love you and secretly express that you are being assassinated. You must let the people in the village know that the other party is using some nasty tricks on you."

"But what you have to express is that you don't need to do this at all because you are the Hokage personally appointed by Tobirama-sensei. You are justified and fearless!"

"This is what you have to do."

"What I want to do is to collect Anbu's resources through the Root's power. Take the assassination division as an example. If the captain of the assassination division is willing to stand on our side, it is a good thing, but if he doesn't know how to appreciate kindness..."

When Danzo said this, he suddenly stopped. His tone suddenly became very cold, full of killing intent.

"Then I will change it to an obedient assassination division captain and let him lead the assassination division!"

"Any division among Anbu should be like this!"

"I can't integrate the power of the entire Anbu, but I can turn all the division captains into my people so that we can control the entire Anbu!"

While Danzo was talking, Hiruzen felt his scalp go numb.

Hiruzen has some tricks up his sleeve. But it was only some small black-bellied thing, and it wasn't even ruthless.

But if you put it in front of Danzo, who found his position after being activated. It was really heaven and earth.

Now, it was like small dirt seeing the big dirt!

"Hiss..."

Hiruzen couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air. He couldn't guess how many people would die in this process.

However, Danzo had yet to finish his sentence.

The next words.

This caused Hiruzen to be even more shocked.

"When the Anbu is integrated into one, it will be the time to attack the various big clans!"

"If they are willing to support you, such as the Sarutobi clan, then there is no problem."

"But the clans that are unwilling to support you, such as this generation of Ino-Shika-Cho, and are actually partial to the Uchiha clan. There is a problem with this kind of clan head. We will replace them with people who are willing to support you."

"This way, the three core clans of Nara clan, Yamanaka clan, and Akimichi clan will stand on your side because the new clan head is on your side."

"In this way."

"It won't even take three years."

"You can gain the upper hand in terms of support."

Danzo's analysis was very logical. After he said all of this, Hiruzen's expression changed. He really wanted to say that this was not in line with his doctrine.

But...

He might as well just close his eyes.

Danzo did these things. It had nothing to do with him. He had done nothing!

Hiruzen had already begun to brainwash himself.

"There is still one last step!"

Danzo's voice sounded again at this time, pulling Hiruzen back from his struggle. He immediately focused his attention on Danzo.

"That is to eliminate the competitors!"

The moment Danzo said this, Hiruzen's expression changed greatly, and it changed again and again. Complicated emotions appear in his eyes one after another, but in the end, he still did not say a word and just waits for Danzo to finish his words.

"Everything I said just now was very ideal. The actual progress would not be so smooth. Any slight mistake could lead to failure in the end. Then there is the best solution."

"Get rid of Kagami!"

"This way, other than you, there was no one else who could become the Hokage!"

Danzo's voice was cold and full of killing intent, which made Hiruzen shiver and feels a little creepy.

"Danzo, Kagami is our companion!" Hiruzen took a deep breath. He was not feeling good right now.

"But he is also your biggest competitor!" Danzo shook his head and said, "Even if you win in the end and become the Hokage, there is still someone in the village who can stand against you. Will your position be so stable?"

"No!" Hiruzen firmly shook his head.

"Leave Kagami to me. You need to know nothing. After all, you still care about the feelings of your peers, and I am not so kind. Everything in front of me is an enemy!" Danzo coldly said. In fact, he was not completely thinking about Hiruzen. This was also to clear the obstacles in his taking over the Hokage position. After all, when Hiruzen successfully became the Hokage, he only needed to get rid of Hiruzen!

"Let's do as you say!" Hiruzen nodded with pity on his face, but he disappeared in a flash.

Aoba was, in Danzo's perspective, watching all of this. He had been focusing on observing Hiruzen. He wanted to see if this person really felt that this was not a good thing and pretended to say so.

However...

Aoba needed to see it more clearly. He could only say that if this scene of Hiruzen was not real but an act, then his acting skills were really good.

No matter what was said. Aoba was already certain of one thing. That was, Hiruzen was an extremely hypocritical existence!

On the surface, he stood in the place where the sun was shining, but inside he outsourced the darkness to Danzo. This also made Aoba understand why Danzo could get Hiruzen's forgiveness no matter what he did.

Because...

Danzo was the other half of Hiruzen.

They were one!

These things were all tacitly approved by Hiruzen behind Danzo's back!

For Hiruzen, Danzo was also a sharp knife that he could use. However, this knife had always been hidden in the dark and was already invisible.

All of a sudden, Aoba had a clearer understanding of the relationship between Hiruzen and Danzo.

Then, Aoba opened his eyes. His gaze focused on the diagram in front of him.

He picked up a pen and drew a few more lines between Hiruzen and Danzo, placing them on equal sign.

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Chapter 339: You Played Quite Well!

Aoba's eyes were focused on the character relationship diagram in the paper.

Although he had not checked the latter of Danzo's memories, it was only from the information he had so far.

The reason why Danzo could come out of the mountain to be the Hokage Assistant was significantly related to Hiruzen's polite invitation.

Even...

Even if Hiruzen knew that Danzo's actions were wrong when he heard what he said, he had no other way.

Just like in the official plot, the Uchiha clan genocide. Things had already come to that point. If he did not do it, he would fall into a passive position.

Then...

It would be better to take the initiative to attack!

"Danzo's sword can be said to be a double-edged sword. Hiruzen needs Danzo's help to sit firmly in the Hokage position, but he has to be wary of whether Danzo will usurp and seize the Hokage position."

"But think about it..."

"Hiruzen has no choice but to hold this sword to grasp the Hokage position firmly!"

Aoba muttered to himself. Now he understood why Hiruzen was so greedy for power.

Everything was hard to come by!

Hiruzen had already paid too much for the Hokage position!

How could he give up the Hokage position so easily?

"It seems that if Minato wants to inherit the Hokage position, just the credit alone is not enough!"

Aoba rubbed his forehead, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes. Then he directly tore off the page in the book.

Aoba gently pointed at this piece of paper.

Rip! Rip! Rip!

This three people's relationship diagram was instantly ripped into pieces of paper.

Immediately after, these papers were rolled up and folded. They turned into different shapes. This was like a pair of invisible hands playing origami in the air.

As these papers changed into different appearances, they gathered together and turned back into blank paper. The content on the paper had disappeared after being ripped apart several times.

After Aoba took the paper, the paper directly merged into his palm as if it had never appeared before.

The entire process only happened in the blink of an eye.

After Aoba had dealt with the paper, he walked toward the office door, opened the door, and walked into the dark corridor.

"OH~"

"AH~"

"GAH~"

A series of screams faintly entered his ears. These voices came from different compartments. The interrogation works were in progress.

Aoba did not stay at the door of these compartments for too long. Instead, he walked directly toward the compartment that he was initially at.

Just as he walked to the door of the familiar compartment. The sound of intense whipping continued to sound inside.

Snapped! Snapped! Snapped!

These sounds were fierce and full of a certain rhythm, and with the screams of the tortured people, it was like a picture of interrogation scenes in Aoba's mind.

Aoba could feel the intensity inside through the compartment's door, and he nodded silently.

"You did a great job!"

Aoba silently gave Shinichi a thumbs-up in his heart. As he expected, there was a demon in everyone's heart, but it was just that it had not awakened.

The title of the cat-faced demon was entirely reserved for any ninja in the Konohagakure Intelligence Division.

Just told them that they could do whatever they wanted to the prisoners to be interrogated, make them fear the Konohagakure Intelligence Division, and finally dare not commit crimes again, which was an important method for Konohagakure to reduce the crime rate.

Aoba no longer specifically looked at how Shinichi played the cat-faced demon. None of this was important. It would be fine if everyone were playing the role of the cat-faced demon.

This way, the cat-faced demon's identity would become a public identity. No matter what happened to the cat-faced demon, it was impossible to investigate one person.

After knowing that Shinichi had entered the state, Aoba directly turned around and left, returning to his office.

...

Unconsciously.

An entire day passed just like that.

Aoba didn't do anything. He just went through Danzo's memories in his office. He saw that Danzo was starting to go all out.

Constantly accumulating strength every day. This period lasted three years. If Aoba played it too quickly, he might miss some details. But just looking at it a little bit was too troublesome.

However...

Aoba still decided to check it slowly. He wanted to see with his own eyes how Danzo had done it for so many years. He was like an intern sitting in the back row of an old driver. How did the old driver do the extreme operation in the curve? Not only could he observe the other person's process, but he could also learn some skills!

After leaving the office, Aoba walked directly toward the dormitory and returned to his room.

After closing his room door. Aoba immediately formed a hand seal and created a shadow clone to stay in the dormitory.

"You are here in place of me."

Aoba said to the shadow clone. Then, he immediately used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique) and disappeared. He appeared directly on the first floor of the tower.

In an instant.

Scenes appeared in front of him. Those things that were still wooden blocks in his previous memory have now been completely pieced together into puppets.

Although these puppets were not complicated and there were no mechanisms, they were puppets that could be controlled entirely.

"Cancel it!"

After Aoba arrived, his gaze fell on these shadow clones. He felt that he should gather the experience of these shadow clones. This way, after summarizing it in his mind, the shadow clones he created again would become even more skillful.

"Yes!"

These shadow clones responded in unison. Just as they finished speaking, a series of explosions rang out, and after that, memories poured into Aoba's mind.

These memories were all the memories brought over by the shadow clones just now, causing Aoba's head to shake.

Hum!

Aoba felt a pain in his head.

"Using shadow clones in training is really not something that ordinary people can use!"

Aoba could not help but sigh. Every time he used the shadow clone in his training, his brain would be hit by an extremely strong impact. One had to know that he has Sage Body and extremely strong resilience. Even this would be affected, let alone an ordinary person.

Naruto was able to use this method to shorten his training. Not only was it related to Naruto's dense chakra but also to Naruto's powerful body recovery ability.

If it was an ordinary person...

After a few times of Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique)'s training, he would probably be unable to deal with the information, causing his brain to collapse.

A moment later, Aoba recovered and after a brand-new summary. He already had quite a bit of experience in puppet production.

Of course, he was still stuck on the most basic puppet creation.

Compared to those stronger puppet masters. There was still no way to compare them, at most, he was a beginner!

As for why he wanted to learn the puppet technique...

Aoba felt that the Second Kazekage's thinking was correct. Sometimes, one person could not become an army.

He could indeed use Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique).

However, after reading the Second Kazekage's theory about puppet creation, he felt that there were many things that the main body could not do.

For example...

Aoba could make a contract with the parasite and put it into the puppet so that the puppet could replace the ninja and use the secret technique of the Aburame clan.

Ever since Aoba saw the Second Kazekage's knowledge teaching about puppets in the memories of those ninjas in the Sunagakure, he has been making puppets silently.

"It is indeed quite troublesome."

Aoba discovered that the production of these puppets was like that of a precise artisan. Not only did he have to consider the intensity, but he also had to consider the flexibility. He did not feel anything when he had not personally made them. Now that he had been doing them for a few days, he realized it was more challenging than he had imagined.

Instantly, Aoba raised his hands and quickly made a series of seals. He crossed his two fingers and made a cross in front of his chest, which was exactly the Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique)'s hand seals.

"Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique)!"

With a thought, all the chakra in his body surged, and hundreds of shadow clones appeared in front of him in an instant.

"Now, each of you takes a puppet and fills up the parts where the puppet is not finished, and then start the puppet control technique training," Aoba said to these shadow clones.

"Yes!"

These shadow clones immediately responded, and then their figures flashed out one after another, quickly landing in front of each puppet and beginning to enter their own work.

When Aoba saw this scene, he silently nodded.

These puppets might have had some special effects during the Third Ninja World War. He was looking forward to it.

Aoba walked toward the watchtower on the third floor of the tower. He stood on the watchtower and looked down at the trees in front of him. His thoughts began to wander quickly.

"I wonder how far Minato has reached in the Sage Mode. Can he last for three minutes? This father is much faster than his son!"

Aoba could not help but complain. In his most intuitive feeling, Minato's Sage Mode seemed shorter and weaker than Naruto's.

"Is it possible for Kushina to learn Sage Mode?"

Aoba thought about Kushina again. He didn't know much about her. Everything he knew about her was either in the memories of when he watched anime before or in the outside world.

This made him not very clear about what her real ability was.

How powerful was she?

How much potential did she have?

Was it possible for her to become a perfect Kyuubi jinchuriki and enter the Kurama Chakra Mode?

If she could learn Mt. Myoboku Sage Mode. In the future, she might be able to unlock Sage Kyuubi Mode.

This kind of Kushina. Her strength might be better than Naruto's!

After all, Kushina was a real Uzumaki clan member, a natural red hair and a complete Kyuubi in her body. In terms of her current starting point, she was a bit higher than Naruto.

"How far has the Third Ninja World War developed?"

Aoba frowned slightly. Recently, he had lost all information about the outside world. Since Kumogakure launched a surprise attack on Konohagakure, Konohagakure seemed to have been isolated from the outside world.

At present, what he knew was that Kirigakure was likely to ambush Kumogakure and fight with them. However, it was unknown whether these things had happened or not.

In addition, Sunagakure should have attacked Amegakure, but the ending of this was easy to guess. Sunagakure should have returned in failure.

As for Iwagakure...

Aoba could not guess what choice Onoki, that bad old man, would make. This force was a bystander. But it might affect the future of the war.

Hum!

Right at this moment.

Aoba's head suddenly shook. It was the shadow clone that was guarding his room that had been canceled and brought a piece of information to Aoba.

"Danzo's injury relapsed?!"

Aoba frowned. His shadow clone had just been in the dormitory, waiting in his place in the room. But just now, Eaton had found him and told him that Danzo's injury had relapsed. He needed to come out and treat it.

When Aoba's shadow clone heard Eaton's words, he immediately reacted.

He quickly replied and asked Eaton to knock on the Anbu's door in the dormitory one by one. In name, he would conduct a check-up and put on a relatively heavy expression to not show any problems. Then, he and Eaton would meet at the latter's house.

When Aoba's shadow clone said this. Eaton was stunned on the spot. Why did it feel like he could enter his house as he pleased?

However, he had no time to think about it at this time. After all, Koharu-sama had already found him and told him there was a problem with Danzo-sama's injury. If he could not get treatment in time, he might die.

Because of this, after Eaton heard Aoba's answer. He immediately went to Anbu's room to knock on the door and used this method to cover up the fact that he had found Aoba.

After Eaton left, Aoba's shadow clone was removed and returned to Aoba with this information.

"Hiruzen, this is the method you think of!"

Aoba stared at the forest in front of him. When he read Danzo's memories, he had already seen through some of Hiruzen's strategies.

This was indeed something that Hiruzen could do.

After Aoba treated Danzo through a mysterious identity, he decided he would not use this identity for some time in the future. Presumably, Hiruzen could also guess this matter. Then, he would be very clear. It would be very difficult to find this mysterious medical ninja if he did not use any means.

Now was the time to use some means!

"But..."

There was a trace of confusion between Aoba's eyebrows. Whether he stood on Konohagakure's side or from Hiruzen's perspective, why did he have to find him?

"What's the point of doing this?"

Aoba felt that he used a special identity to treat Danzo. Moreover, he hid his skills and name. He didn't show it in front of them at all. Wouldn't it be better just quietly to go over it like this?

"Forget it; let's go take a look. What if Danzo's injury really relapsed!"

Aoba sighed helplessly. He knew that with such a situation, Hiruzen and the other higher-ups had already found Eaton. If he refused to go, Eaton would be under a lot of pressure for a time, and he might even be forced to reveal his identity in the end.

It seems...

Hiruzen had already discovered it accurately.

Eaton was the link that connected them. There was no need to go to the crowd to find him. He just needed to use methods to get Eaton to come to see him.

Suddenly, Aoba controlled his chakra and connected it to Madara's coffin.

Whoosh!

Aoba immediately used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique). His figure flashed and disappeared; he directly arrived at the black coffin.

He touched the coffin lid with both hands and used his chakra to remove the weight of the coffin lid directly. Then he lifted the coffin and took out the medical ninja's clothes and mask.

Aoba did not directly put the clothes in like before.

Instead, he prepared an Anbu's clothes and put those clothes on the side of the coffin and did not cover the lid of the coffin.

The next moment, Aoba took out a short piece of wood from the coffin. This was something he had prepared beforehand.

"Just in case, change your image!"

As Aoba spoke, the pieces of paper on his body began to fly randomly. In an instant, he used Shikigami no Mai(Dance of the Shikigami) and Kami no Shisha no Jutsu(Paper Person of God Technique) with the Henge no Jutsu(Transformation Technique). His entire body directly changed into another appearance. It was Satsuma Rentaro's appearance.

Recently, it had been easier for him to use this appearance.

"No!"

Just as Aoba was about to take action, he suddenly felt something was wrong with this image. If Hiruzen came prepared and forced him to reveal his appearance, then the matter of him being Satsuma Rentaro would be known by Eaton. Moreover, it would also cause Eaton to be implicated by colluding with Kirigakure's ninja.

Once this kind of hat was put on. Then it would be very difficult to take it off.

Aoba was almost instantly aware of this matter.

"The current transformation technique is not to stir up trouble but to conceal my identity, so I can't change into the appearance of an outsider. In that case... "

The corners of Aoba's mouth slightly curled up. He thought of an excellent image and immediately controlled the pieces of paper on his body to fly up again, and finally, a new appearance appeared.

He wore blue armor with a distinctive white fur collar over a simple black suit.

Silver hair and red eyes.

He wore an happuri(face armor) on his face.

There were red lines on each of his cheeks and chin.

The happuri that he was wearing had the symbol of Konohagakure.

The whole body's image was exactly Hiruzen's teacher, the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama.

Aoba knows Tobirama's image through Danzo's memory.

"If Hiruzen took off my mask, I wonder what kind of wonderful expression Hiruzen would have," Aoba said with a smile.

When he was looking through Danzo's memories, he had already seen the possibility of Tobirama's identity returning to the Ninja World.

According to Danzo's memories, since they escaped from Country of Lightning, they had never seen Tobirama. The only information that Country of Lightning sent was that Senju Tobirama had already died. Moreover, the Kinkaku Force, who was chasing after Senju Tobirama, also died.

But...

Hiruzen and Danzo did not see Tobirama's corpse. When Aoba saw Danzo's memory, he found a blind spot, which was just enough to use. The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l-B(j)n.

And according to his guess.

Orochimaru was able to summon Tobirama through Edo Tensei(Edo Tensei) in the Chunin Exam. It was not Tobima's body that he found, but Tobirama's personal information material that was initially kept in the village.

"I personally hope that I won't be exposed this time. After all, Eaton is still by the side. Tobirama's identity should be left to be used at an even more interesting time!"

Aoba felt that Tobirama's identity could be used at a more important time to stir up trouble. He had already mastered Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique), Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique), Gojo Kibaku Fuda(Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags), as well as many modified water release ninjutsu. Coupled with his abundant chakra, he could completely simulate Tobirama.

If the Second Hokage suddenly appeared in the current Ninja World, it should be able to produce a fascinating effect. At least, the deterrent force would exist. The Third Generation Kage could not be compared to Tobirama. Not to mention that Tobirama was the younger brother of Hashirama. In many people's hearts, Tobirama was also a legend.

After that, Aoba began to put on the white medical ninja outfit. From the appearance, it was no different from when he went to treat Danzo.

Aoba reached his right hand and picked up the white mask on the ground. He put the mask on his face. Combined with the medical ninja protective suit. He perfectly wrapped himself in it.

At this point, Aoba no longer had to worry about being exposed. He had added several layers of insurance to his identity. Even if his mask was torn off, there was still a cover layer. Even if they suspected the cover was fake, they would definitely not suspect him.

When Aoba had completely changed his clothes. He controlled his perception to determine the Flying Thunder God Formula in the basement of Eaton's house.

Swish!

Aoba's figure flashed and disappeared, directly appearing in the basement of Eaton's house.

"At this time, Eaton should not be back yet."

Aoba asked Eaton to check each room in Anbu's dormitory, not only to cover up the fact that Eaton had been to his room but also to provide him some time.

"Huh?"

Just as Aoba was about to walk out of the basement, he saw all kinds of props, leather belts, handcuffs, maces, and wax stains on the ground that had not been cleaned yet.

"You played quite well!"

Aoba nodded with a smile. He only swept his gaze over it once before directly going up the stairs in the basement. He did not stay here for too long.

When Aoba walked to the top of the stairs, he pushed open the door and directly came out of the basement. He had already determined through his perception that there was no one here.

Therefore, he was not afraid of meeting anyone. He swaggered to the sofa in the living room of Eaton's house and sat on it. His eyes looked straight ahead, and his mind thought about why Hiruzen was looking for him.

Time passed by.

Ten minutes later.

A series of rapid footsteps sounded and finally stopped at the door, then the sound of keys being inserted into the keyhole.

Click!

The door was unlocked.

Eaton quickly opened the door and leaned in. His eyes were fixed on Aoba, who was sitting on the sofa. His pupils shrank fiercely, and his eyes were full of shock.

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Chapter 340: What's Your Name?

"How... how did you get in here?"

Eaton stared at Aoba, who was already sitting on the sofa waiting for him and felt his head buzzing.

One must know.

This was his home.

Konohagakure Intelligence Division Captain's home.

Just like that, someone was able to enter without anyone noticing.

A bizarre thought suddenly appeared in Eaton's mind. Right now, Aoba had told him about coming here, then what if he did not tell him?

Wouldn't that mean that he could enter at any time?

He could go out at any time, and no one was able to find him walking in and out.

This was not too good!

Eaton's face becomes serious. He knew that this was a method that Aoba used to avoid the possible sights around him. However, this method was a bit hard for him to accept.

After saying this, Eaton quickly walked into his residence and promptly closed the door, afraid someone outside would see what was happening inside.

After that, Eaton walked toward Aoba. He stopped about two meters away from the sofa. He stared at Aoba, who was sitting on the sofa with a complicated look in his eyes.

Aoba calmly looked at Eaton to express his doubts. Behind the mask, a faint smile appeared on his face.

All these things were within his expectations. He knew that Eaton would be surprised. After all, a person appears in your home for no reason. If he didn't say hello in advance, he would be caught as a thief.

However, Aoba had already prepared an excuse. This matter was nothing compared to the matter of meeting Hiruzen later on. It could be said that it was not worth mentioning at all.

"Brother Eaton, I left a reverse summoning scroll in your house."

Aoba raised his hand and took out a scroll. The scroll had traces of being used, and it looked like it was used this time.

"Reverse Summoning Scroll?"

Eaton frowned, and the doubts in his heart became even more intense. He stared directly at Aoba and continued to ask, "Aoba, why did you leave this thing in my house?"

"Brother Eaton, did you forget? Last time, you went to the Hokage Building to report. At that time, I was alone in your home, and many Anbu were outside. Although I succeeded in breaking out of the encirclement, I had to leave behind a little backup. So before I left, I put a reverse summoning scroll in your home." Aoba lightly explained.

"But why didn't you tell me about this?" Eaton didn't know whether to laugh or cry. His home was directly set up with a reverse summoning scroll, and Aoba could come in anytime. This feeling was too strange. Fortunately, he didn't play too intensely with his wife. Otherwise, it would be hard for him to accept if this person suddenly appeared.

"Brother Eaton, wouldn't you get rid of this scroll if I tell you? Then how can I enter your house today? I guessed that Hokage-sama might use some methods to lure me out again, so I left behind this little trick." Aoba explained to Eaton.

"You mean..." Eaton shifts his attention from the scroll in Aoba's hand to the Third Hokage. His face suddenly became more serious. His eyes stared at Aoba, and his lips moved slightly. After a bit of hesitation, he said, "Is Hokage-sama wants to lead you out?"

"What else?" The corners of Aoba's mouth slightly curled up behind the mask, but this did not appear on the mask. It still showed Eaton an indifferent attitude.

"Could it be that there is a problem with Danzo-sama's injury?" After hearing Hiruzen's call, Eaton secretly thought of this problem in his heart. However, he did not take it too seriously. More importantly, he felt that Danzo's injury was too severe or that Aoba's medical experience was insufficient, so there was a problem in the treatment process.

However, now that he heard Aoba's words. The suspicion that was strongly suppressed in his heart suddenly erupted.

'It can't be!'

'Could it be that the dignified Hokage-sama will use this method to find people?'

'This is too strange!'

"If I'm not wrong..."

Aoba stared at Eaton, his eyes flashing with thoughts. Then, he slowly said.

"Hokage-sama won't do anything that will cause trouble for others."

"I think he will more or less cause some problems for Danzo-sama. After all, Koharu-sama is a medical ninja. It is not difficult to do this."

"In this way, he can use this method to call me over and let me treat Danzo-sama."

"If I go, I will risk exposing myself."

"However, if I don't go, Brother Eaton will take a bigger risk and leave some reason for the higher-ups of the village."

"So I must go!"

Aoba said slowly. His tone was not too strong, but anyone could hear his determination.

"Aoba..."

After hearing Aoba's words, Eaton was still very moved. After all, the other party was very frank with his words.

This was not only an act of knowing that there were tigers in the mountains yet still preferring to go to the mountains but also taking risks for him.

"Actually, it's fine if you don't go!"

After taking a deep breath, Eaton stared at Aoba thoughtfully and said something that he had thought about for a long time, "If you can be sure that Danzo-sama's injuries are fine and his life is not in danger, then even if you don't go, they won't let Danzo-sama die. In this way, this trap will break by itself."

Eaton knew about this problem.

Although this was very effective and could prevent him from being tricked, he still had to take a considerable risk.

That was, he might be ostracized in Konohagakure.

Of course, Aoba had also anticipated this, and it was not that he couldn't go there. In fact, going there for a while was not a problem for him.

"Brother Eaton, don't say anything. When they made this decision, I knew that before Danzo-sama completely recovered, I might have to go again, and I don't know how many times. Just treat it as after-sales. "

Aoba shook his head and got up from the sofa. He took out another scroll in his hand. The scroll was sealed properly.

"Brother Eaton, this is the Reverse Summoning Scroll. I will give it to you. If this happens again, you can come to me and open the Reverse Summoning Scroll at home. This way, I can enter your house without anyone knowing," said Aoba.

"This... O... Okay..."

Eaton took the scroll. He felt that this kind of thing was strange. It should not appear like this at all. However, there was no way to refuse it. He had no choice but to take the Reverse Summoning Scroll from Aoba.

"Aoba, how do you think Danzo-sama's injury appeared? Did you not treat it well, or did Koharu-sama do it?" Eaton immediately asked in a low voice. In fact, he wanted to say the Hokage, but he could not say it. In the end, he stayed with Koharu.

"I can't say for sure now, but I don't think there is any problem in the treatment process. But what exactly is the situation? I will give you a conclusion after I check Danzo-sama's body!" Aoba said conservatively.

"Understood." Eaton nodded and said, "We don't have much time left. Let's not talk about this here. I'll take you to Danzo-sama now."

"En, let's go."

Aoba nodded and followed Eaton, walking out of the door.

Then.

Eaton led Aoba, who was wrapped up, to the direction of the Hokage Building.

Although the two of them attracted some people's attention along the way, it was not a lot. Most of the time, it was because the clothes that Aoba wore were too eye-catching, and they did not know that they were going to treat Danzo.

Danzo's injury being cured was only known to the higher-ups of the village, and they would not let others know about it.

Now, Konohagakure had gradually recovered to its former state. The ninja world was in chaos, but Konohagakure was relatively quiet. The other forces were busy fighting each other, and they could not care less about Konohagakure.

Ten minutes later.

Eaton and Aoba came to the Hokage Building entrance.

The guards seemed to have been instructed. After seeing Eaton and Aoba, they immediately step aside, leaving a place for the two to enter directly.

Eaton did not care about the two ninjas guarding the entrance and directly walked in. Aoba followed behind Eaton and went in together. They went directly up the stairs and walked to the end of the corridor on the second floor. That was the place where the Hokage's office and Danzo were recuperating.

At this moment, there was a person standing at the end of the corridor. From his posture, it seemed that he was waiting for the two of them.

It was Konohagakure's Advisor, Mitokado Homura.

"Homura-sama!"

When Eaton saw Homura, he immediately bowed and greeted him. Aoba followed Eaton and did the same thing. But he did not say anything.

Homura slowly nodded. His gaze focused on Eaton, then quickly shifted to Aoba, who was already completely wrapped up. His deep eyes seemed to want to see Aoba's expression through the white mask.

"It's good that you're here."

Homura nodded. He immediately turned around and pushed open the door to Danzo's room. He took the lead and walked in.

"Come in and take a look!"

Homura did not say anything too intense. This was indeed something that they had already planned for a long time ago.

Just after Eaton left, Hiruzen called Homura and Koharu over here and quickly discussed how to make that mysterious medical ninja appear again.

Just then, Hiruzen proposed a constructive suggestion. That was to let Koharu injure Danzo to a certain extent and let Eaton call the mysterious medical ninja again.

Only if Danzo was still injured. Then the reason can be attributed to the problem that the medical ninja that Eaton found could not cure him completely.

As a result, there was nothing Eaton could do. He would definitely bring the mysterious medical ninja over. Because there was a problem with Danzo's injury. If not handled properly… That would be the infamy of killing Danzo.

When Homura saw Eaton and the mysterious medical ninja together, he immediately understood that Hiruzen's plan had succeeded. He had successfully brought the mysterious medical ninja out.

The rest would depend on the development of the plan.

In fact, there were still some differences in their plans at the back.

For example, when Koharu mentioned that the mysterious medical ninja appeared, they would directly launch an attack without letting him check Danzo and took the initiative to control this mysterious medical ninja.

However, this point was rejected by Hiruzen. In Hiruzen's opinion. This mysterious medical ninja was the one who cured Danzo. In terms of reason, he had contributed significantly to Konohagakure. He should not be treated in such an extreme manner!

Because of this, Koharu changed her mind and after confirming with Homura. They decided to invite Aoba in a relatively gentle way.

Eaton stood at the door and did not immediately step in. In his eyes, this black door was like a big mouth that could swallow people. Although he had just come here not long ago, this place still gave him an indescribable feeling of strangeness.

After a moment of hesitation, Eaton looked at Aoba next to him, and the eyes exposed by the mask looked at each other.

"En."

Aoba nodded silently, indicating that Eaton could walk in, and did not say anything more.

Eaton received the signal from Aoba. He immediately took the lead and walked into the dark room while Aoba followed him in.

The inside of the room was not completely dark. There were still a few dim yellow candlelight in the position of Danzo's bed in the distance, making the room's environment look indescribably dark.

"You are here."

Koharu's voice sounded faint. There was no surprise in her tone and no anxiety about Danzo's injury. It looked like a very ordinary thing to her, she was not even willing to pretend.

"Yes!"

Eaton immediately responded. However, just as he responded, he could tell from Koharu's deep and indifferent appearance that there was no problem with Danzo.

Whether Danzo's problem had appeared by himself, whether it was Aoba who had not treated him completely, or if Koharu and the others caused it, the reason was not important. What was important was that Koharu would definitely be able to handle it, and there was no need to call Aoba over.

Eaton's eyes had already become deep. At this time, he was almost sure that this was the plot that Konohagakure's higher-ups had used to lure Aoba out of this place.

"This medical ninja is here too!"

After Koharu greeted Eaton, she focused her gaze on Aoba, her eyes shining with a meaningful look.

What happened last time was still fresh in her mind. She still hadn't had the time to get her revenge. Now was the best time.

"Come and take a look. Danzo has not been able to wake up after your treatment. No matter what method we use, there is no way to wake him up. From his appearance, he looks like he is in a vegetative state." Koharu said in a deep voice. What she said could be said to be very serious. This made Eaton, standing in front, change his expression instantly. The anger he had just now was immediately restrained.

Vegetative.

This was a very dangerous thing.

In the Ninja World, some people were in a vegetative state.

Many ninjas were still alive even though their nerves were damaged. After all, there were different levels of battles happening at every moment. Even in peacetime, there would be ninjas who would carry out all kinds of missions.

Only...

The people in a vegetative state in the Ninja World were not treated well.

After they confirmed that they would not wake up, whether it was the medical ninja with scarce numbers or relatives who had already mentally prepared themselves, they would all come to a consensus that they would give up the treatment of this vegetative patient.

This was a choice they had to make!

There was no way to raise such an idle person in the Ninja World!

Not to mention the ninja values. How to die was more important than how to live.

Then...

In the end, they would choose to let the ninjas who were in a vegetative state die in a more heroic way instead of living on with their lives on the line.

Eaton's expression changed greatly. He didn't know whether the situation of Danzo becoming vegetative was reliable or not, but it made him very worried. His heart was already a mess. The firm feeling he had suddenly wavered. He was no longer very clear if this was really a conspiracy plan.

"Okay."

Aoba nodded slowly and walked toward the bed where Danzo was lying on. He directly came to Danzo's side and raised his hand to touch Danzo's wrist.

At the same time, Koharu and Homura approached Aoba one after the other.

The two looked like they were watching how Aoba would treat him. The eyes landed on Danzo, and there was a hint of worry in their eyes. However, from their actions, they wanted to completely block the path here, not leaving any path for Aoba to leave.

When Eaton saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. His initially chaotic mood instantly became even more chaotic, and many question marks appeared in his head.

'What does this mean?'

'Isn't this trapping Aoba?'

Eaton still remembered that when Aoba explained to him, he mentioned the problem of Koharu blocking Aoba. Because of that matter, Aoba took out the list filled with herbs.

There was no list now. Moreover, even if he took the list, it would be meaningless.

Suddenly, Eaton also took a step forward, ready to come to Aoba. Actually, even he did not know what he wanted to do. Although it was impossible for him to really have a fallout with Konohagakure's two advisors. But he still wanted to advance and retreat with Aoba.

After all, the fact that Aoba could take the risk to come here was related to his future. He could not easily abandon Aoba.

"Eaton, the medical ninja, can not be disturbed while he is doing the treatment. You go and guard the door. We will go out in a while." Koharu said coldly. She still had the same commanding tone. After all, she was still Konohagakure's Advisor. It was more than enough to deal with Eaton, and was completely qualified. There was no problem at all.

"Koharu-sama..." Eaton suddenly frowned. He felt that the other party was going to send him away. But he could not say it directly. Moreover, he knew that it was useless to stay here, but he did not want to leave so easily.

"Eaton, there is nothing for you to do here. Go outside and wait for news." Homura also said. His words contained an unquestionable meaning as if he was going to drive Eaton out.

"Homura-sama..." Eaton's face became ugly. His chest rose and fell rapidly. He knew this matter was not right, but he did not know how to solve it. He still stood there, not directly turning to leave because of the words of these two advisors.

However, Aoba's hand moved away from Danzo's wrist right at this moment.

"Brother Eaton, Danzo-sama's injuries are severe. You need to avoid it." Aoba said indifferently.

"This..."

After hearing Aoba's words, Eaton's originally firm heart instantly relaxed, and he no longer knew what to do.

He couldn't just leave directly like this, right?

However, Aoba had already spoken. So what should he do?

Eaton stood in place in a daze. He was in a dilemma. His situation made him a little unsure of how to solve this problem.

His position was simply insufficient if he were to clash directly with the two advisors. He did not have enough authority to speak, and his words had no weight at all.

Not to mention that if they were to fight, he was only a special jonin. In terms of strength, he did not possess jonin's strength, and he could not stir up any waves.

He could not help much, even if he took a step forward. He was very clear about this, but he would feel very unwilling if he were to leave.

Creak...

At this moment, the door to the room where Danzo was located sounded.

Another figure walked in.

It was the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was wearing a Hokage robe.

"Hokage-sama!"

When Eaton saw the Third Hokage walking in, he was even more speechless and did not know what to say.

This kind of feeling was like a student who has repeated what kind of cruel words he should say when he meets his strict homeroom teacher countless times in his heart. But when he really stood in front of the homeroom teacher, not only did he not say a word, but he was also so terrified that he could not speak.

This was the feeling that Eaton had right now.

Along the way, he had thought of many things to confront Hiruzen head-on. But now, at this time, whether it was the matter of Danze becoming a vegetative or the fear that arose in his heart when he faced the Hokage, he firmly swallowed these words and could not say a word.

"Eaton, you go out. There is nothing for you to do here. Leave this to me." Hiruzen slowly said. When he spoke, he took the kiseru from his mouth as if he did not want to smoke in Danzo's room.

"This... um... uh..." Eaton really wanted to refuse, but he didn't know how to say it. He had a lot to say in his heart, but in front of Hiruzen, he didn't dare to say a word.

"Go."

Hiruzen urged again. This sentence was a bit dull, but it revealed an even stronger majesty, which made Eaton feel even stronger fear in his heart.

"I..."

Eaton's gaze focused on Hiruzen and then quickly shifted to Aoba.

At this time, Aoba's gaze just happened to fall on Eaton, and they looked at each other. Aoba nodded at Eaton and sent a signal over.

When Eaton saw Aoba nod, he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and remembered what Aoba had said earlier. The big stone hanging in his heart immediately fell down.

The belief that was firm just now suddenly relaxed, and a wavering idea has already occurred.

"Then... then I'll go..."

Eaton said hesitantly. He admitted that he was a little scared. He knew that it was not good to leave Aoba here. However, when he saw Aoba nod, he suddenly had a particular thought.

It seemed...

Aoba might have his own thoughts.

"Brother Eaton!"

Just as Eaton was about to leave, Aoba's voice suddenly rang out. His line of sight focused on Eaton's eyes from a distance.

"You go home and wait for me."

When Aoba said this, his voice was loud and clear. Everyone present was shocked.

Hiruzen's eyes tightened slightly. He vaguely felt something was wrong here, but he could not say it now. He was not very clear why this mysterious medical ninja in front of him wanted to be like them and send away Eaton, his only acquaintance.

Konohagakure's two advisors, Koharu and Homura, looked at each other. They could see the shock in each other's eyes. When they discussed it in advance, they thought that this mysterious medical ninja would not dare to come or that he would not dare to face them alone. Now, it was far more generous than they had imagined.

As for Eaton, he was stunned for a moment. He did not know why Aoba had sent him out so far. This way, he would have no way to help at all.

However, this thought had only just emerged in his mind. It was immediately withdrawn. He suddenly realized a point in his mind that Aoba had paved his way out before he came.

The reverse summoning scroll was still in his home.

The scroll had yet to be opened.

It was in an unusable state.

Now, as long as he returned home and opened the reverse summoning scroll, Aoba could use the summoning technique on the scroll to reverse summon his body and escape from this place.

In that case...

Eaton immediately realized an important thing. As long as he could return home at a very fast speed and open this reverse summoning scroll, he would have the opportunity to let Aoba directly return to his home through the reverse summoning method.

'Right!'

'That should be it!'

'Aoba said to wait at home!'

'This is a secret message!'

Eaton immediately understood what Aoba meant. Then, he thought of how Aoba had given him the reverse summoning scroll in his home. Everything had been laid out.

Perhaps...

At that time, Aoba did not say it because he was curious if Konohagakure's higher-ups would really attack him!

This could be considered saving face!

"I understand!"

After thinking it through, Eaton immediately nodded and walked out of the door, preparing to return to his own home.

This kind of scene once again attracted the attention of Hiruzen and the two advisors. It made them even more surprised.

What was going on?

One dared to say that!

One really dared to do it!

Are they so unguarded?

Under the gaze of Hiruzen and the two advisors, Eaton directly left the room where Danzo was and left just like that!

Creak~

Eaton pushed the door open and walked out of the room without any hesitation.

Bang!

After Eaton left, he slammed the door shut.

It could be seen that he had used a lot of strength to close the door this time. It could be said that he was deliberately using this method to close the door.

The heavy sound was like Eaton was venting the dissatisfaction in his heart and the powerlessness he felt when faced with such unfair treatment.

Step, step, step, step...

The footsteps that even the people in the room could clearly hear came from outside the door. Eaton had already left. It could be said that he did not stay for a moment.

"..."

Hiruzen looked at the two advisors, and the two advisors also looked at Hiruzen at the same time.

At this moment, a huge question mark appeared in the minds of the three people. They could not guess what the two people were planning.

However, Hiruzen still nodded.

"Now, let's treat Danzo's condition!"

Hiruzen's tone was low and deep. His voice was very magnetic. It was obvious that he was talking to Aoba. As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Aoba.

"Okay."

Aoba nodded silently. His whole body looked extremely calm. It seemed that he did not care about these three people at all.

...

After Eaton understood the meaning of Aoba's instructions, he immediately walked out of Hokage Building and toward his own home.

Just as he stepped out of the building. He immediately felt that many Hokage's Anbu were around, shuttling through the roofs and watching his every move.

This was not because his perception was good. Mainly in this spacious street.

Now was the time of war. There were few people on the street. He walked alone in the middle of the road. As he moved forward quickly, those Anbu had to exchange positions faster if they wanted to follow.

The street was not a forest. There weren't that many bunkers at all. In addition, they had to change positions frequently. There was no way to hide their specific position too clearly. It was very easy to expose the location and was detected by Eaton.

"Heh."

Eaton could not help but sneer when he felt these Hokage's Anbu who was following behind him and observing him. The corners of his slightly curled lips were full of ridicule.

'Is this Konohagakure's higher-ups?'

'Is this Konohagakure's Hokage?'

Eaton began to doubt what he had felt back then. In fact, he had always known a secret. He had never mentioned it to anyone.

That was before he became Konohagakure Intelligence Division's Captain. At that time, the Konohagakure Intelligence Division's Captain was his teacher.

The teacher who taught him was originally not Konohagakure Intelligence Division's Captain. The previous division captain suddenly disappeared, which made his teacher become the division captain.

After his teacher became Konohagakure Intelligence Division's Captain, his status also rose. Finally, after his teacher passed away, Danzo appointed him as the next division captain.

It was precisely because of all these things. Eaton felt that he should be grateful to Danzo. However, according to the hidden meaning behind what his teacher had said to him...

In the past, the Konohagakure Intelligence Division's Captain was assassinated because they were unwilling to listen to the Third Hokage's orders.

However, there was no place to verify these things.

Eaton understood that his teacher had used Konohagakure Intelligence Division's power to help the Third Hokage fight for the position of Hokage. This also meant that he could also help Tsunade fight for the position of Hokage in the future.

Even if Tsunade was the Third Hokage's student.

However, in the hearts of Konohagakure, including Eaton himself, Tsunade was the one with the most roots in Konohagakure, the granddaughter of the First Hokage Senju Hashirama.

She was one of the few descendants of the Senju clan in the village!

She could completely inherit the position of Hokage!

You must know...

It was not because Tsunade was Hiruzen's student that she had such a huge political bonus.

It was the exact opposite.

Because Hiruzen was Tsunade's teacher, he had built a relationship with the Senju clan and connected the Sarutobi clan with the Senju clan.

From a certain perspective, this was also one of the reasons why Hiruzen accepted Tsunade as his student.

The pace of Eaton's footsteps became faster and faster. He simply did not care about the surrounding ninjas who were following him. Right now, he only had one thought in his mind: to return to his home and open the scroll to create a passage for Aoba to leave at any time.

...

In Danzo's room.

After hearing Hiruzen's words, Aoba raised his right hand and pressed toward Danzo's chest.

Hum!

A layer of hazy green light suddenly appeared on the palm of Aoba's right hand. He used the medical ninjutsu, Shosen Jutsu(Mystical Palm Technique).

The gentle chakra of Shosen Jutsu(Mystical Palm Technique) directly covered Danzo's body and flow into the position of Danzo's chest. He immediately felt resistance.

It was a seal.

The corners of Aoba's mouth slightly curled up behind the mask.

Right now, he felt that these three people were quite interesting. They had specially set up a seal on Danzo's body to seal him up. There were no problems with his body and no harm at all. It could be said that they had brazenly pulled him over.

However, Aoba knew this, but he pretended that he didn't know it. He didn't care about it at all. He directly controlled Shosen Jutsu(Mystical Palm Technique)'s chakra radiance to rush towards the seal.

Snapped Snapped Snapped...

The seal within Danzo's body suddenly emitted a series of sounds. After being unlocked in sequence, it suddenly lost its effectiveness. The remaining chakra would gradually dissipate along with the circulation of Danzo's blood.

"It's done."

Aoba slowly withdrew his hand. What he did was not treatment at all, but to remove a seal.

This made him feel rather fortunate. Even if they had placed a seal on Danzo, they still hadn't discovered the Kinkoju no Fuda(Forbidden Individual Curse Tag) in his heart.

Otherwise, things would have become even more serious, and it could even be said that it would reach a level where it would be difficult to clean up.

When Aoba saw that there were no problems with Danzo and that there was only one seal, he was already very clear.

The three people in front of him. They were going to lay their cards on the table. This was the last aftersale. There would not be a next time.

After all, according to normal logic. If there was a medical problem, this condition was likely to be repeated, and they could continue to call him for this reason again and again.

But if there was no medical problem, it was just to let him undo a seal. Then this man-made method could be said to be very clear. He couldn't fall for it a second time.

Obviously, Hiruzen also thinks that such a reason would not trick him out a second time.

"Can I go now?"

Aoba asked with deep meaning. Now he wanted to see what the three people were going to do. As long as they didn't lay their cards on the table, he wouldn't say anything and treat Danzo as if he were treating him through medical ninjutsu.

Wasn't it just acting?!

This was something that Aoba was familiar with.

It wasn't a problem at all!

In terms of acting, Aoba could be said to be at the level of someone who could get an Oscar Award. Even he himself did not realize that he had such talent.

If that was the case.

In the past, he should have developed into an art school in the real world. In the end, he could step into the entertainment industry and finally became an entertainment tycoon and became a movie star. This was also an uncertain matter.

After saying this, Aoba immediately prepared to leave. It was as if there was no seal at all.

"Wait!"

Right at this moment, Hiruzen's voice slowly rang out and clearly entered his ears.

"Is there anything else?" Aoba stood beside Danzo. He stood there without moving. After all, there was still Danzo next to him. He could completely be used as a hostage. He was not afraid of Hiruzen playing hard.

"I have a few questions I want to ask you."

Hiruzen walked toward Aoba step by step. As he walked forward, the two advisors, Koharu and Homura, retreated.

The current situation was much more ideal than the last time.

Last time, Koharu was the only one here. She wanted to block Aoba but was tricked.

Now, it was the three of them who had been scheming. When they came here, they had already made the arrangements. There would be no big mistakes. In this way, there would be no problems at all. Everything was under their control.

In addition to the departure of Eaton, which was far beyond their expectations. But it still made their hearts relax to a different degree.

It was precisely because of this relaxation that Hiruzen became calm when talking to Aoba. After all, in their eyes, the situation here was under their control.

As Koharu and Homura made space for the other side, the person closest to Aoba was Danzo. It looked like they had left some space for Aoba so that he would not be so nervous.

But...

In fact, Homura and Koharu had already blocked the path to the side. This made Aoba have no choice but to stay in this room.

If he wanted to get out. He must get their consent.

"What's the problem?"

Aoba sat back down on the chair next to Danzo's bed and looked at Hiruzen fearlessly. In fact, he was also very curious. He was just a medical ninja who cured Danzo. Why were Hiruzen and the others so nervous? Could he, a medical ninja, pose a threat to Konohagakure?

This obviously did not make sense!

What's more...

Aoba read Danzo's memory during this period of time.

At least in the time before Hiruzen took over as the Hokage, Hiruzen was a gentleman and had a hundred percent trust in Danzo. It was as if the two of them had accomplished a magnificent feat together.

And in the follow-up plot that Aoba himself learned about, no matter what outrageous things Danzo had done, he would always be forgiven by Hiruzen.

Therefore, Aoba felt that he had saved Danzo and caused Hiruzen to be dissatisfied. This situation also did not make sense. He didn't know why Hiruzen treated him like this.

"What's your name?"

Hiruzen's question was very direct, and it was not too much to describe it straight to the point. It made even Aoba smile.

'Such a dumb question!'

'There's no need to ask!'

Aoba stared deeply at Hiruzen. Without saying a word, the smile in his eyes showed his answer.

"What's your name?"

Hiruzen asked again. His attitude became even more determined. Just now, he felt Aoba's eyes, which made him very unhappy.

'What do you mean?'

'Have you seen the situation clearly?'

'You are already trapped here!'

'If you cooperate well, you might be able to get out, but now you are still putting on such a posture!'

All of a sudden, Hiruzen's eyes became serious.

"Sigh."

When Aoba heard Hiruzen ask for the second time, the light in his eyes changed, revealing an impatient expression.

After that, Aoba slowly raised his right hand and poked at his mask.

One time.

Two times.

Three times.

Aoba poked the mask three times, still not saying a word, but the meaning was very obvious.

I wore a mask and did not reveal my identity. Yet you asked me my name. Are you stupid or not?

Aoba only used the movement of his limbs and did not say superfluous words. He did not want to answer this question, so he would not answer it.

"What is your name?"

Hiruzen asked Aoba for the third time. After he said this sentence, his whole body surged with a strong sense of oppression, and the strong momentum seemed to crush Aoba.

"Hokage-sama, my time is very precious. If you have no other questions, then I will leave." Aoba said indifferently. Then, he stood up and made a gesture of wanting to leave.

"Are you not willing to tell me?"

Hiruzen narrowed his eyes slightly. He would not attack Aoba because he had to maintain his bright image. However, this did not mean that he had no other choice.

As soon as Hiruzen said this. Homura, who was standing at the side, looked at Aoba. Those calm eyes reflected rays of light through the crystal lens of the glasses, giving people a fierce feeling as if he could attack Aoba at any time.

"I don't want to answer this question."

Aoba said indifferently. He saw Homura, ready to attack at any time, and his heart had no worry. Even if he did not know what kind of skills Homura had, he knew that as long as he wanted to leave, he could go at any time.

"But..."

Aoba retracted his gaze from Homura and turned to look at Hiruzen, who was not far away. He changed the topic.

"I have a question to ask you," Aoba said calmly.

"What question?" Hiruzen frowned. His question had not been answered, but now the other party asked him a question, which made him feel disrespected. However, he was still curious about what kind of question this mysterious medical ninja would ask.

"Why are you so interested in me?" Aoba stared at Hiruzen and asked. This was the question in his heart. He felt that even if he wanted to hide his identity, the other party did not have to find him so urgently. How long has it been?

"Don't you know?" Hiruzen's tone suddenly became cold.

"I'm not sure." Aoba shook his head directly. It was not that he was arguing with Hiruzen, but he really did not understand what the other party wanted to say.

"Hahahahaha..."

When Hiruzen saw Aoba's appearance, he immediately raised his head and laughed, filled with ridicule.

"Since you are pretending to be stupid, then I might as well argue with you. Do you know what kind of injury Danzo suffered?" Hiruzen asked Aoba.

"Of course, I know. I cured Danzo-sama. If I didn't cure his injury, he would become crippled." Aoba said lightly.

"I mean, just now!" Hiruzen frowned even more. He felt that the mysterious medical ninja in front of him was deliberately angering him.

"The body seal?" Aoba hesitated for a moment, but he still told them the details. Anyway, he had to say everything to them. This was something that Hiruzen and the others had done. There was no point in hiding it now. It was better to speak frankly.

"Since you know about the body seal, you should know the origin of this seal, right?" Hiruzen said meaningfully. From his tone, it seemed he wanted to expose Aoba's lies.

"Uzumaki Clan," Aoba said indifferently. When he spoke up to here, he still couldn't clearly feel what Hiruzen meant.

"Hahahaha, you should admit it yourself. Only the people of the Uzumaki Clan know this seal. I only learned a little from Mito-sama before I was able to learn a little. In the entire ninja world, I can't find a single person who can easily undo the seal like you. Then why don't you tell me your identity?" Hiruzen stared at Aoba in front of him. When he finished speaking, he narrowed his eyes slightly and withdrew the light in his eyes. He asked in a cold voice, "What's your name?"

"So that's how it is!"

After listening to Hiruzen's explanation, Aoba immediately understood where the problem was.

A sealing technique.

He learned a lot of sealing techniques.

A complete book about Uzumaki clan seals was among the books given by Minato from Kushina. Kushina probably has yet to show it to anyone. Perhaps, even Kushina didn't think Aoba could learn the sealing technique in the book.

Through Hiruzen's performance. He also thought of Koharu's expression that day. He understood it all at once.

It seemed they had mistaken him for a member of the Uzumaki Clan.

From the soul imprisonment seal, he had used while treating Danzo's injuries at the very beginning to the fact that he could easily undo the Uzumaki Clan's body seal on Danzo just now.

These conditions all pointed him to the Uzumaki Clan.

It was enough to make Hiruzen and the two advisors mistakenly think he was a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan.

This was reasonable.

After hearing Hiruzen's words, Aoba's mind moved, and he immediately thought of an idea.

Indeed, he could create the identity of a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan.

The identity he used was from a dead person, and they were from the other major villages. As for Konohagakure, there was almost no identity that he could use.

His body itself was Sage Body, possessing dense chakra and extremely strong vitality, so there was basically no difficulty in imitating the Uzumaki Clan's identity.

Then...

What name should he use?

After this thought appeared in Aoba's mind, he couldn't think of any name in a short period of time, so he simply put this thought aside and turned back to talk since it was necessary to find an authentic identity from the Uzumaki Clan.

Then it can't be admitted now.

This was also why there was no need to rush to think of a name.

After thinking for a moment, Aoba immediately shook his head.

"I understand!"

"Hokage-sama!"

"You think I am a member of the Uzumaki Clan?"

"You are wrong!"

"I am not!"

Aoba denied one sentence after another. His tone was firm, and there was nothing against his heart. After all, everything he said now was the truth. There was no need to lie at all.

However, this truth when entered Hiruzen's ears. He felt that Aoba deliberately denied his identity.

In addition to the change in Aoba's eyes just now, it completely fell into Hiruzen's eyes, which were carefully staring at him.

This made Hiruzen believe that he had guessed the identity of this mysterious medical ninja in front of him. It was because he had guessed it; he was flustered and denied it.

This was a very normal reaction.

"If there is nothing else, I have to leave. My time is very precious. I can't continue to waste it here." Aoba put on a very eager intention to leave to verify the conjecture in Hiruzen's heart. This was also his method. There was no need to admit it personally. As long as the other party thought you were, this identity would be completely solidified.

"Why did you come to Konohagakure?" Hiruzen's tone became low. His eyes were still fixed on Aoba, but there was a hint of questioning in his eyes. He had a different feeling.

En?

After hearing Hiruzen's words, Aoba was speechless.

What did this mean?

What was this attitude?

Something was wrong!

Logically speaking...

The Uzumaki Clan had always been on good terms with Konohagakure, and they had a marriage relationship with the Senju Clan.

Even Konohagakure's ninja clothes still had the Uzumaki Clan's symbol.

According to Hiruzen's deduction. He was a member of the Uzumaki Clan.

Then...

Couldn't the people of the Uzumaki Clan come to Konohagakure?

What was the purpose of coming? N0v3l--B1n was the first platform to present this chapter.

As a village with a good relationship with the Uzumaki Clan, was there any problem with protecting the descendants of the Uzumaki Clan?

Small question marks popped up in Aoba's head. He felt that he had missed something. He did not know much about the Uzumaki Clan in the original work.

The people he knew about the Uzumaki Clan were Uzumaki Mito and Uzumaki Kushina. Among them, Kushina was still alive and was in Konohagakure.

For those with red hair, such as Nagato, Karin, etc., there was no clear evidence that they were from the Uzumaki clan, but it can be inferred from other conditions. However, here came the problem.

A clan that was extremely skilled in sealing technique.

Why did it disappear just like that?

What had happened to them?

Why did Hiruzen's reaction when he saw the descendants of the Uzumaki Clan not a feeling of surprise but rather a vigilant question about why he had come to Konohagakure?

There was definitely a problem!

If Aoba could completely flip through Danzo's memories, he believed the answer to these questions could be found in Danzo's memories.

"I don't have any purpose." Aoba slowly opened his mouth. Every word he said now was repeated practice in his mind. He tried to make it sound vague, making Hiruzen feel that it matched his thoughts.

"Are you here to look for Kushina?" Hiruzen directly ignored the words that Aoba said. He did not think that Aoba had no purpose at all.

Through Aoba's hand, he could see that this person was a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan and a well-known figure in the clan. Such a person's whole body was full of secrets.

"No." Aoba shook his head lightly. As he listened to Hiruzen, he guessed in his heart. The Uzumaki Clan matter; Kushina might know something.

"How many people are there in your forces?" Hiruzen asked again. He directly ignored Aoba's answer because he did not believe Aoba at all.

"No one." Aoba shook his head again. What he said was true, but he found a strange phenomenon. When he told the truth, no one believed it. But when he told a lie, everyone believed it.

"I knew you wouldn't say anything." Hiruzen laughed coldly, then took a step back to make way.

"You can go!"

"Don't come to Konohagakure again!"

"Don't carry the surname of the Uzumaki Clan anymore!"

"Change a name that can conceal your identity!"

"From now on, live a life of anonymity!"

Hiruzen slowly said. Although Aoba had denied everything, he had already confirmed in his heart that Aoba was a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan.

Just after he confirmed it. The previous aggressive and imposing tone had completely disappeared. Instead, it was a tone that sounded very benevolent.

"Don't you want to kill me?"

Aoba suddenly asked boldly. He was just testing the waters. He did not know what kind of problem had occurred between the Uzumaki Clan and Konohagakure, but he could feel that there was a problem from Hiruzen's expression.

Since that was the case. Then he would take the opportunity to ask. If he waited until he returned to flip Danzo's memories, it would take a long time before he could find clues about the Uzumaki Clan.

After all, there were too many things in Danzo's memory!

However, if he didn't say it at this time. Even if he successfully left, there would still be some doubts in his heart.

Hiruzen had racked his brains to find him here again. It couldn't be just to confirm whether he was a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan.

Moreover, judging from the posture that the two advisors had put on, it was obvious that they were prepared for battle.

Did Konohagakure's higher-ups need to make such preparations when encountering the members of the Uzumaki Clan?

As soon as Aoba said these words. The faces of Konohagakure's two advisors, Koharu and Homura, changed. They tightly clenched their hands, and their eyes became even sharper.

Hiruzen concealed it very well; his expression almost didn't change, and his aura didn't fluctuate.

However, there were only three people here. Aoba even tried his best to sense the chakra fluctuations in their bodies. Through the different changes in these three people.

It made him realize...

This question hit the nail on the head.

After hearing Aoba's words, Hiruzen was silent for a while; a kind smile appeared.

"As long as you don't harm Konohagakure, I naturally won't kill you. No matter what happened in the past, in the end, you saved Danzo." Hiruzen's voice slowly sounded. After speaking, he put his hands behind his back and walked toward the door. He left his back to Aoba and said, "You can leave now!"

When Aoba saw Hiruzen's back. This could be said to be full of flaws.

But...

He had no intention of attacking Hiruzen at all but this caused another thought to arise in his heart.

If...

What if Hiruzen felt that he had this intention?

Then wasn't this just deliberately trying to sell a flaw?

Aoba turned to look at Danzo. It seemed that Hiruzen was still afraid that something would happen to Danzo!

If there was a battle now. Then Danzo would be a hostage, and if Hiruzen sold a flaw and caused him to take the bait… then Hiruzen himself acted as the hostage!

Aoba suddenly realized!

This might not be because Hiruzen was being kind!

It was because of the deep love Hiruzen had for Danzo...

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Chapter 341: The Memory About the Uzumaki Clan Has Been Found!

Aoba stood still.

He looked at Hiruzen.

He did not move.

It was not only because he had no intention of attacking Hiruzen but also because he needed to know Hiruzen's specific plans and what exactly happened to the Uzumaki Clan.

At this time.

Hiruzen seemed to want to let him go.

But it also seemed like he wanted him to leave Danzo's side.

Aoba could feel that Hiruzen was attracting his attention by using the weakness exposed by his body so that he could take him away from Danzo.

'What is his purpose for doing this?'

Aoba's mind began to move quickly, and his thoughts instantly became active. His mind began to judge the situation in a very short time, according to Hiruzen's performance.

There were only a few possibilities for Hiruzen to turn around and leave like this.

The first was done very casually. He trusted this mysterious person very much, and he could entrust his back to this mysterious person, who he did not know the identity of.

This situation was obviously impossible!

Through Danzo's memories, Aoba could tell that Hiruzen was not a simple person. He was a coward and also cherished his life. He wants to occupy more of the dignitaries he has now and would rather pay more bargaining chips than let the war started.

This kind of person obviously wouldn't easily hand his back over to someone else!

At the very least, Aoba didn't think so!

Hiruzen didn't have to do such a thing in front of him!

Then this possibility could be eliminated!

The second possibility was that Hiruzen wanted to use his back to induce him to attack so that he could attack him. In that case, it could be said that there was a reason. The reason was to assassinate the Hokage in the name of treating Danzo.

This possibility was relatively reasonable!

Of course.

Based on this possibility, there could be a deeper meaning: Hiruzen could use the weakness exposed on his body to draw Aoba away from Danzo.

This way, to a certain extent.

It prevents the possibility of Danzo becoming a hostage!

This possibility was the one that Aoba felt was the most likely. From Hiruzen's reaction, it could be seen that he did not have a very good opinion of the Uzumaki Clan.

If possible.

Hiruzen did not want to take the risk.

After all, Danzo was still very important to him.

However, Hiruzen needed Danzo as a reason to lure him over. That was why he had done such a method to ensure that Danzo was not injured. Moreover, he had confirmed that he was a member of the Uzumaki Clan through the seal on Danzo's body.

When Aoba thought of this...

He increasingly felt that this possibility was the highest.

The third, also the last, was that Hiruzen was fishing!

Hiruzen might not be sure what Aoba was thinking, so through this method, he revealed his back and gave a choice to him.

If he did nothing.

Then the matter might pass just like that.

However, if he attacked Hiruzen, then he would be captured or killed in the name of assassinating the Hokage.

In short...

Combined with the above three points.

As long as Hiruzen was not a noob who casually trusted strangers

Then it can be said that Aoba was regarded as an enemy.

Aoba silently made a judgment in his mind. Through his judgment, he could guess that the relationship between Hiruzen and the Uzumaki Clan did not seem so friendly.

From Hiruzen's reaction.

Hiruzen's most immediate impression of the Uzumaki Clan was that the Uzumaki Clan might come here to assassinate him!

If it was based on this judgment.

Then it all makes sense.

Aoba recalled the scene when he was treating Danzo. At that time, he was worried that if there was an accident due to his lack of treatment experience, he could imprison Danzo's soul and use other methods to rescue him.

This method wouldn't directly kill Danzo.

But...

This method revealed that he knew how to use the Uzumaki Clan's seal under Konoha's watchful eyes.

This directly led to Koharu mistakenly thinking he was an Uzumaki Clan member.

Moreover, she told this information to Hiruzen.

This treatment was basically testing whether he was an Uzumaki Clan or not.

Then...

A big question mark appeared in Aoba's mind.

Why?

Why were Konohagakure's higher-ups so nervous about the Uzumaki Clan?

Could it be...

Did Konohagakure do anything against his conscience regarding the Uzumaki Clan's destruction?

Aoba was keenly aware of Hiruzen and the other two Advisor's vigilance and hostility toward him. It seemed that something extraordinary had happened in the Uzumaki Clan's destruction.

Almost in an instant.

Aoba made a judgment and thought.

He silently stood on the chair next to Danzo and put on a posture of treating Danzo as a hostage, following Hiruzen's worries.

"Hokage-sama, have you finished asking all the questions you want to ask me?" Aoba faintly said. His voice was not loud, but everyone could hear it.

As soon as these words came out.

Including Koharu and Homura, they looked at each other.

They could see the surprise in each other's eyes.

The mysterious medical ninja in front of them, who they thought was a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, was so calm. Not only did he not leave directly, but he also stayed here to chat with Hiruzen.

This kind of thing made them feel terrible.

This youth...

At the very least, in their eyes, he was a young man!

He had a calmness that did not match his age.

They simply could not see such a person.

Even the best of Konohagakure's younger generation, Namikaze Minato, had only made them look at him in a new light regarding ninjutsu. However, they only partially agreed with his handling of some matters and his work's steadiness.

Especially a while ago.

Just as Kumogakure's ninjas were about to arrive.

Minato actually proposed to them that Konohagakure should unite with Sunagakure, which was simply impossible for them, but Minato said so.

Naive!

Young!

Idealism!

This was the label they had given to Minato.

One had to know...

The feeling Hiruzen presented to outsiders was quite idealistic, but that was just for everyone to see.

It was not really like this!

All of a sudden.

Homura and Koharu looked at Hiruzen one after another. They both wanted to know how Hiruzen would deal with this situation.

After all.

The choice that the person in front of them made was completely different from what they had expected.

He didn't run away directly!

He also didn't assassinate Hiruzen!

Instead, he stayed here to chat with Hiruzen!

This scene made them feel like they didn't know how to describe it, so much so that they were deeply astonished.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't answer?" Hiruzen said with a smile. It seemed that the answer was no longer important to him. There was nothing much to say about the current situation.

In fact.

At this time.

Hiruzen had already decided in his heart that this mysterious medical ninja was the descendant of the Uzumaki Clan.

Regardless of whether Aoba admitted it or not.

He had already decided in his heart that it was like this.

Because of this.

Regarding the latter part, he did not ask at all. Even if he asked, he would only get the denial of the person in front of him.

So.

For him.

There was no difference between asking or not.

There was no difference.

However.

Because of Aoba's following word.

Hiruzen looked at Aoba with a strange look in his eyes. It seemed that he was more interested in Aoba.

Even he did not know.

Why did he take the initiative to bring up such a topic?

"Then let me ask you a few questions now." Aoba suddenly spoke. The eyes that were revealed from his mask and eyes stared fixedly at Hiruzen, and there was a faint smile in his eyes.

At this time.

He had no time to see what exactly happened between the Uzumaki Clan and Konohagakure.

Therefore, before he figured out Hiruzen's position, he always had to keep his guard up. He just stays next to Danzo. Even if Danzo was not a hostage, he was now a hostage.

As soon as this was said.

Aoba directly changed his mind.

The original situation where Hiruzen and the others call Aoba over to confirm his identity and leave a trap for Aoba to enter the net by himself has changed to Aoba sitting firmly on the fishing platform, watching how Hiruzen responds indifferently.

Near the door of the room.

The faces of the two advisors slightly changed.

They had imagined countless possibilities before but never thought that things would develop into the mysterious medical ninja of the Uzumaki clan in front of them asking Hiruzen.

This made them seem a little unprepared.

In addition, this mysterious medical ninja obviously had no intention of leaving Danzo's side.

This made them faintly realize...

What was about to happen next?

It was very likely that it was beyond their expectations.

The uncertainty became even more abundant.

It made the two advisors' eyes even more serious.

"Oh?"

Hiruzen looked at Aoba with deep meaning.

From the expression on his face, he probably didn't expect that this mysterious medical ninja from the Uzumaki Clan in front of him would actually ask him a question.

Hiruzen hesitated for a moment.

After that, he smiled calmly.

He looked as if he had no psychological burden at all.

He nodded directly at Aoba.

"Sure, go ahead and ask!" There was a trace of kindness in Hiruzen's smile. In an instant, he gave off the feeling of an elder. Right now, he was curious about what kind of question this mysterious medical ninja from the Uzumaki Clan would ask him.

"If I didn't come, how would you treat Brother Eaton?" Aoba said straightforwardly. This was also what he was very curious about. He wanted to know what Hiruzen was thinking. Moreover, in his opinion, such a question was also very suitable to be an opening statement. At least, he had to first test Hiruzen's thoughts and see to what extent Hiruzen could explain.

"Oh?"

After hearing Aoba's words, the smile on Hiruzen's face became even more meaningful. He stared at Aoba for a while and did not immediately answer this question.

Including Koharu and Homura, a strange look flashed in their eyes.

This question was completely different from what they had expected.

He was not asking about the Uzumaki Clan issue.

He was not asking about Konohagakure either.

Instead, he was asking about Eaton, who seemed to have nothing to do with the Uzumaki Clan and Konohagakure.

However...

From another point of view.

If they returned to the issues of treating Danzo's injuries.

As the middleman who connected the village to this mysterious medical ninja, Eaton had a lot of connections.

That was to say...

The mysterious medical ninja from the Uzumaki Clan once again brought the topic back to treating Danzo.

Hiruzen stared at Aoba for a while, then shook his head with a smile.

Immediately after.

His lips moved slightly.

The smile on his face disappeared, and he looked much more serious!

"I will not do anything to Eaton!"

"And not only will I not hurt him, but I will also reward him!"

"After all, he found you and successfully saved Danzo!"

"He made a great contribution to Konohagakure!"

"I will never do anything bad to a great contributor!"

"You can rest assured about this!"

Hiruzen said in a righteous tone. It was clear that these words had been repeated in his heart several times.

He insisted on presenting the sunniest image to the people of Konohagakure.

If he punished a deserving subject.

Then it could be said to be a big failure.

However.

Hiruzen's words still had some meaning.

He didn't mention anything about Aoba.

People who didn't know might think that Eaton used medical ninjutsu to save Danzo!

"As expected of Third Hokage-sama!" After hearing Hiruzen's words, Aoba slowly nodded and gave Hiruzen a thumbs up.

As long as there was this sentence.

At the very least, it wouldn't have much of an impact on Eaton.

In fact.

This was similar to what he had expected!

He also felt that Hiruzen wouldn't blame Eaton for such a thing.

But he couldn't gamble!

If he lost the bet...

Eaton might lose his position as Konohagakure Intelligence Division Captain!

This price was too high!

Aoba didn't care whether Hiruzen was telling the truth or not. Now that Hiruzen had said this, he could rest easy that Eaton would have no problems.

After hearing Aoba's praise, a smile appeared on Hiruzen's face again. He stared at Aoba with a meaningful gaze.

He had not expected that this mysterious medical ninja would ask him questions!

What was even more unexpected was...

The question was actually a question related to Eaton!

This was far beyond his expectations.

"Are there any other questions?"

Hiruzen stared at Aoba and asked. He still had an indescribable feeling of anticipation in his heart. He hoped that this mysterious medical ninja in front of him could ask some questions that excited him.

"In this matter, you won't make things difficult for Brother Eaton in the future, right?" Aoba asked again. The question he asked was still related to Eaton.

It was intentional!

This was definitely intentional!

Both Hiruzen and Konohagakure's two advisors had this thought after hearing Aoba's words.

"I will definitely not make things difficult for him!" Hiruzen immediately said with certainty.

This wasn't just a guarantee for Aoba.

This was what he was thinking in his heart.

The problem Hiruzen was facing now was that he still hadn't thought of how to treat this Uzumaki Clan descendant in front of him...

However, he was very clear that he would absolutely not punish Eaton because of Eaton's previous recklessness.

In his opinion, there was no problem at all with those things.

Moreover, Eaton was the one who helped Danzo treat his injury after all. It was very helpful to him, and his character image could not support him to do such a thing.

In fact.

Eaton's position was very stable!

Hiruzen always needed to maintain his bright image. Even if Danzo brought people to assassinate him, he would be forgiven. This was his foundation in the village.

As for those shady things.

Just leave it to Danzo!

But...

It was different this time!

Eaton could be considered to be Danzo's real savior.

Unless he had done something very serious.

Otherwise, Hiruzen would not let Danzo attack his savior so easily. He had to be more or less cautious about this.

After hearing Hiruzen's promise, Aoba nodded silently.

Through these two questions.

He knew what to do.

He knew that Eaton would not encounter any more difficulties.

This was for him.

This was to put down this layer of worry and concern.

There was no need to think about anything else.

Otherwise, no matter what Aoba did in the future, he would still consider Eaton's situation. Would he offend the higher-ups of the village because of his previous actions or words that he should not have said?

Instantly.

Aoba's eyes were fixed on Hiruzen's eyes.

There was a faint glow in his eyes.

"If I hadn't come here today, would you have continued to look for me?" Aoba obviously had no intention of letting Hiruzen off just like that and asked him. This question could be said to have been directly spoken out in the open. It seemed as if he had laid down his cards on the table.

As soon as this was said.

Konohagakure's two advisors, Koharu and Homura, looked at each other again.

The eyes of the two flashed with the same shock.

This young man...

Was he speaking so directly?

It was a little unbearable!

After all, they were all hypocritical people. They would always beat around the bush to express their hidden meaning. There was almost no time for them to be so direct.

"I will."

Hiruzen stared at Aoba and nodded calmly. Since Aoba was already telling him the truth, then he might as well say it directly.

Such a straightforward Hiruzen made Koharu and Homura a little anxious. They could no longer remember when Hiruzen was like this last time.

It seemed they hadn't seen Hiruzen speak like this for a long time.

"After I leave this time, will you still look for me?" The corners of Aoba's mouth behind the mask slightly curled up, and he immediately asked the question more directly, without any intention of letting Hiruzen go.

At the same time.

The two advisors pricked up their ears and listened to Aoba's even more direct question.

The expression on his face became even richer.

"If you live a new life in hiding and don't cause Konohagakure trouble, I won't make things difficult for you." Hiruzen nodded and said. His words revealed a lot of information.

Hiding.

Not causing trouble.

This could be seen to a certain extent.

Hiruzen was still very wary of the Uzumaki Clan!

This just confirmed part of Aoba's guess.

"I still have one last question." Aoba looked deeply at Hiruzen in front of him, then turned his gaze to the two advisors, Koharu and Homura, standing guard not far away. He said meaningfully, "Can I trust your words?"

"! ! !"

Hiruzen was shocked. However, he concealed his inner thoughts with deep shrewdness and did not show it on his face. He still maintained his previous posture and did not seem to have changed at all.

Homura and Koharu's eyes changed one after another, and their gaze immediately became dangerous.

This youth from the Uzumaki Clan...

Not simple!

No wonder he was able to survive the events of that year!

Just a few simple questions had already made them feel that this youth was different from others.

"Of course..."

Hiruzen hesitated for a moment. Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Aoba.

"I don't want to ask this question anymore!"

"This question is no longer interesting!"

"I thought of an even more interesting question!"

Through this method, Aoba had made Hiruzen's previously steady mood less smooth. After that, he spoke again, "Hokage-sama, do you think my words are credible?"

"..."

After hearing the last question that Aoba changed, Hiruzen suddenly became silent. He did not know what to say. Aoba trapped him.

How to answer this question?

Say you don't believe him?

Then didn't those words just now all go to waste?

Say you believe him?

How could he possibly believe the remaining descendants of the Uzumaki Clan?

"Actually..."

Hiruzen had just sorted out his words and wanted to answer Aoba's words patiently, but when he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Aoba again.

"Well, well, I understand what you mean. Hokage-sama, let's stop acting. I hope you don't make things difficult for Brother Eaton. He doesn't know my identity at all. We will meet again in the future. See you next time!"

As Aoba spoke, his mind suddenly moved, and a special chakra emerged from his body.

At the same time.

The scroll in Eaton's house that had been opened released some scarp papers like confetti. This scene made Eaton, who was pacing back and forth in the living room and waiting for Aoba to return, dumbfounded.

"What's going on?"

Eaton stared blankly at the flying scraps of paper on the scroll. His eyes widened. He had never seen such a scene before.

The flying scraps of paper spun quickly.

After that, it merged back into the scroll.

After the changes.

There was a slight change in the reverse summoning seal on the scroll, with a black circle added.

This circle was very inconspicuous in the reverse summoning seal.

It was Aoba's Flying Thunder God Formula!

Hum!

The moment the Flying Thunder God Formula was completed.

The scroll suddenly trembled, and the reverse summoning seal on the top began to burn as if it had been activated.

On the other side.

In Danzo's room.

Aoba's body seemed to be pulled by spatial fluctuations and suddenly disappeared under the gaze of Hiruzen and the two advisors.

Swish!

Aoba disappeared in a flash and appeared in Eaton's house. His right hand was pressed against the Flying Thunder God Formula on the scroll.

It looked like he was coming out of a scroll.

Such a scene.

It fell into Eaton's eyes.

It caused Eaton to be incomparably shocked.

'So that was the case!'

Eaton had already understood in his heart.

He knew how Aoba had entered his house before.

He had used this method!

It seemed...

It was still not easy to enter his house out of thin air. He could not help but feel relieved.

In Danzo's room.

Hiruzen and the two advisors watched Aoba leave, but there was nothing they could do.

When they discovered the spatial fluctuations, it was already too late.

"Reverse Summoning!"

Koharu immediately exclaimed. After she said this, she stared at Hiruzen and said helplessly, "This person came prepared, so I said we shouldn't let him go!"

"It won't be easy to find him in the future." Homura also said. His face revealed a helpless expression. Just now, he also felt Hiruzen was a little too weak in dealing with this matter. He should not have said so much to that person just now. Moreover, he should have given that person less time to prepare.

"I am not sure what his goal is. It is not good for us to act rashly!"

Hiruzen shook his head and said. Initially, it was somewhat reasonable at first. However, after he said those words to Aoba, he was even more unclear about what had happened.

"Danzo is fine!"

Hiruzen's gaze fell on Danzo. He could see that the mysterious medical ninja from the Uzumaki Clan just now had relatively high attainment in medical ninjutsu.

At the very least, if it were anyone else, they wouldn't be able to use Shosen Jutsu(Mystical Palm Technique) to remove the Body Sealing Seal!

"After Danzo slowly recovers, let's think about it. I have an intuition that I don't know how to describe. I feel that this youth from the Uzumaki Clan seems different from those from the Uzumaki Clan. We will still have to fight again!

Hiruzen had his hands behind his back. He maintained this posture, exposing his weakness to that mysterious medical ninja.

However.

The other party had no intention of attacking him at all.

This made Hiruzen wonder what the other party's goal was.

He was a little unsure.

In addition, Danzo was lying there. It was definitely not a good choice to take action rashly. In the end, he fell silent and watched the mysterious medical ninja leave.

"I'll leave this place to you."

Hiruzen took out his smoking pipe from his bosom and directly put it in his mouth. However, he did not light it. Instead, he walked out first.

It seems he doesn't want the room where Danzo rests full of smoke!

"Sigh..."

Koharu and Homura looked at each other after Hiruzen left. They could see the helplessness in each other's eyes and sighed one after another.

However...

They had no choice.

This was Hiruzen's old problem!

They were very clear about this.

And when encountering some more critical things, you will suffer from hesitation.

On the other side.

In Eaton's house.

Aoba directly took off the white mask on his face.

"Brother Eaton, thank you. I might have been trapped there if you hadn't understood what I meant!" Aoba smiled at Eaton.

"You scared me to death!"

Eaton said in a bad mood. In that situation, he was powerless even if he wanted to help Aoba. There was no way at all.

"How is Danzo-sama?"

After calming down, Eaton immediately asked Aoba. At least he was really concerned about Danzo's injury.

"It's all right." Aoba shook his head casually and did not say anything else.

"Is it Kuharu-sama?" Eaton immediately asked in a low voice. In his heart, he still wanted to know the truth of this matter. He took Aoba to the Hokage Building, so he tried to figure out what was going on.

"Brother Eaton, don't worry about this matter in the future. Hokage-sama has already promised that he will no longer use this matter to threaten you. Moreover, he will reward you after Danzo-sama recovers, so it is unsuitable for you to participate too much." Aoba put away the smile on his face. When he said this, he became a lot more serious.

"What do you mean..." Eaton frowned. He faintly smelled something special from Aoba's words. However, he was still unable to confirm it completely. The eyes that were staring at Aoba were flashing with an inquiry.

"Danzo-sama's condition has already passed. Now that this matter is over, no higher-ups in the village will come to find you for such a reason in the future. They will no longer need me to appear as a medical ninja, let alone come directly to your house through that reverse summoning scroll." Aoba explained to Eaton.

"What did you do?"

Eaton immediately realized that there might be something that he did not know. It might be a very serious matter. After all, when he left, everyone in the room, including Third Hokage, had a solemn expression.

"I only healed Danzo-sama's injuries!" Aoba said with a smile. He did not lie. Other than breaking the seal on Danzo, he did not do anything else.

"That's all?" Eaton narrowed his eyes and asked in confusion.

"That's all!"

Aoba nodded.

After that.

Aoba changed the topic.

He no longer wanted to continue this topic.

"Brother Eaton, I am very tired today. I'm going to back and rest. Let's stop talking about Danzo-sama here!" Aoba waved his hand and said, looking tired.

"Okay."

Eaton hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Since Danzo was fine, and the two of them were no longer under the special care of the village, then this matter could be said to have passed.

"By the way, Aoba, have you adapted to your new post?" Eaton hurriedly asked.

"It's okay; it's quite idle." Aoba nodded and said. The only problem was that he lacked a channel to read memory and increase his chakra. However, this problem was not extensive. There was still a long way to go before he could solve anything.

"If you have nothing to do..." Eaton immediately squeezed out a meaningful smile.

"Brother Eaton, I understand what you mean. Soon, I will officially start writing a new novel."

Aoba said with a smile.

As soon as Eaton spoke, he understood what the latter wanted to say.

After that.

Under Eaton's satisfied gaze, Aoba walked toward the door of Eaton's house.

"Wait!"

All of a sudden.

Eaton's expression changed drastically.

He hurriedly called out to Aoba.

At this time, he rushed to Aoba with an arrow step and opened his hands to block the door.

"Aoba, there are eyes outside," Eaton said in a low voice. When he came, he felt the Hokage's Anbu following him. Those people were watching him come here. Obviously, they were probably still outside and did not leave.

"I will use the Summoning Scroll," Aoba said with a smile. In fact, he knew that there were people from Anbu outside. Even if Eaton did not stop him, he would still stop at the door. However, he still had to do this.

Suddenly.

Aoba took out a scroll from his bosom.

He opened the scroll before Eaton and presented the content on the top.

Just like that, black chakra lines appeared in Eaton's line of sight. These lines were very complicated. After Eaton finished looking at them, he simply did not know what the content on the surface actually meant.

"Aoba, where did you learn these strange things?" Eaton could not help but ask. If Aoba knew medical ninjutsu, he was not surprised about it, but to say that he had mastered all these messy things, he could be said to be a genius.

"Hehehe, Brother Eaton, my physical fitness is not good, so I chose some secret techniques and some more obscure techniques to study. Not many techniques are suitable for me to learn, but the reverse summoning technique is one of them!" Aoba explained to Eaton. This explanation was a bit far-fetched, but it still came up with a reason.

"Is that so?"

Eaton was puzzled in his heart. Aoba said that his physical fitness was not good. He knew this was a problem, but because his physical fitness was not good, he picked to learn such complex techniques. Was this talent good or not?

Eaton stared at Aoba. As he gradually got to know Aoba better, he found that he couldn't understand this young man more and more. It really brought him too many surprises.

Under Eaton's gaze.

After Aoba opened the scroll, he patted it with his right hand and injected his chakra into it.

Hum!

The scroll suddenly moved.

Soon after, the black lines on the scroll began to jump up and down, changing into different shapes. After that, they formed even more special lines and were suffused with a strange spatial power.

"Brother Eaton, I'm going back to the dormitory. Goodbye!"

Aoba smiled at Eaton. His left hand picked up the mask that had fallen to the ground. Then, under cover of these lines, he directly used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique). His target was the Flying Thunder God Formula in the secret room where the Madara coffin was located.

Whoosh!

Aoba disappeared in a flash, leaving Eaton standing there silently.

"This..."

When Eaton saw this scene, he was stunned.

"Is this really the Aoba that everyone usually sees as weak and barely able to become a ninja?"

Eaton muttered to himself.

At this point in time.

In his heart, he already believed that after Aoba met Tsunade, he had been treated by her!

"It's still Tsunade-sama who taught him well!"

Eaton couldn't help but sigh again. Now that Danzo's injury had been healed, he felt relieved. A big stone directly fell from his chest, which made him less uncomfortable.

...

Aoba's figure appears where Madara's coffin was located. It was dark here. When Aoba first came here, he could hardly see anything.

"It really is a trap!"

Aoba quickly took off his clothes and placed them in Madara's coffin. This place made him very comfortable, and no one would have thought he would come here.

After that.

Aoba once again used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique). This time, the target was the tower in the forest. His figure flashed, and he appeared on the first floor of the building.

At this time.

The shadow clones Aoba had just created were still practicing the puppet technique, and they immediately stopped.

"Remove."

Aoba said indifferently. After he finished speaking, all the shadow clones in the audience stopped what they were doing and made the same hand seals with their hands. Then, with the sound of explosions, they disappeared one after another.

The intelligence reports came as these shadow clones returned to Aoba's body.

"I haven't made much progress in this period."

Aoba nodded silently, mainly because he didn't stay in the Hokage Building long. These shadow clones were primarily used to repair the puppets here. Only a few shadow clones began to learn how to control the puppets.

However.

Now, his mind was no longer on practicing puppet techniques.

He had more important things to do.

In a split second.

Aoba made a hand seal for Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique), and all the chakra in his body surged.

"Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique)!"

Aoba said indifferently. As his voice fell, one shadow clone after another appeared. There were thousands of them, almost filling up the entire place.

"You all understand, right?" Aoba's gaze swept over the dense shadow clones here, and he slowly spoke.

"Understood!"

The shadow clone at the scene immediately nodded. Each of them was Aoba and had a part of his consciousness. When he used the shadow clone, all the memories were Aoba's.

"Now, you divide into ten groups!"

"100 people in one group."

"Everyone, figure out your group number."

"Then go through Danzo's memories according to the plan!"

"Once someone finds out about the annihilation of the Uzumaki Clan, immediately use Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Shadow Clone Technique) to inform me!"

Aoba said to these shadow clones one after another. What he wanted most now was to figure out what had happened to Uzumaki Clan.

"Yes!"

These shadow clones responded one after another. Then, they began to search for their positions and split into different groups quickly. According to the information in their memories, the timeline of each group to read memories was different. They quickly searched for information about the Uzumaki Clan in each timeline.

When Aoba saw the orderly appearance of these shadow clones, he nodded in satisfaction. Then, he used Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique) again and disappeared.

Swish!

Aoba directly appeared in Anbu's dormitory and directly lay on the familiar iron bed.

"This day is really too tiring!"

Aoba lay on his back while his eyes stared at the dim ceiling. His eyes were a little daze. He was not looking at the thing in front of him but thinking about other things.

His two thumbs were constantly rubbing on his temples, promoting the cerebral cortex's blood circulation, and boosting his brain's metabolism.

For a moment.

Aoba's body began to recover quickly, but this still made him feel very tired. He had used up too much energy in the process just now.

Gradually.

Aoba's consciousness began to dissipate, ready to fall asleep.

...

Dong! Dong! Dong!

There were heavy knocks on the door.

Along with the knocks, there were low shouts.

"Aoba, wake up!"

This voice wasn't loud, and it wasn't even as loud as the sound of knocking. It was clear that it worried it would affect the rest of the people inside.

"? ? ?"

A large number of question marks suddenly appeared in Aoba's mind. He never thought that what woke him up was not the memories transmitted by the shadow clones but the sound of knocking on the door outside.

"Who is it?"

Aoba muttered unhappily. He usually didn't have any social circles, so how could anyone knock on his door in the middle of the night?

This was very strange!

Aoba got up from the bed in a daze and walked toward the door.

He raised his hand.

Open the door.

Suddenly, a ninja wearing Konoha Military Police Force's uniform came into view.

Aoba narrowed his eyes and scanned this person. He confirmed that this person was the Uchiha Fugaku he knew.

"Brother Fugaku, it's you. What did I do?"

When Aoba saw Fugaku, he was no longer sleepy, but he pretended to be very tired because he did not know why Fugaku came to find him.

"Aoba, you are fine. I have something to do. I have a case in my hand, and I want you to help me." Fugaku immediately smiled and said. Since Aoba helped him find the real murderer who killed Sekai last time, the distance between him and Aoba had become much closer, and he had already regarded Aoba as a friend.

"A case?"

Aoba rubbed his eyes and shook his head as he spoke. He had no interest and said, "I'm not an expert in solving cases. It's useless for you to look for me for this kind of thing..."

"No, you are useful. You are very useful. Listen to me!"

Fugaku directly pushed open the door of Aoba's dormitory and went straight in. He closed the door of Aoba's dormitory with a backhand and sat down on Aoba's bed without any politeness. He did not treat himself as an outsider at all.

"? ? ?" When Aoba saw Fugaku like this, he immediately became even more spirited. However, he showed that he was even more sleepy and confused.

"In the past few days, several murders have happened in Konohagakure in succession. The people who died had no contact with each other, and the methods of killing were different. This left me with no clue. I need you to help me," Fugaku said in a deep voice. His face was full of seriousness, and he had no intention of joking at all.

"No..."

The corner of Aoba's mouth twitched slightly. He did not expect that Fugaku would find him this time. He was not Conan. How could he have experience in solving cases?

"I am not Konoha Military Police Force's person. I also want to help you, but I can't do it!" Aoba spread out his hands and said helplessly.

"As long as you want it!"

A smile appeared on Fugaku's worried face.

"As long as you are willing to help me, this case will be much easier. Listen to me carefully. The complexity of this case..."

Fugaku paused for a moment, his eyes focused on Aoba. Looking at Aoba, who was still standing, he immediately pointed to the chair by the bed.

"Aoba, sit down. Don't stand there!" Fugaku said very casually. From his state, it was as if this was his room.

"Okay... okay..."

Aoba smiled helplessly. He had never agreed to it and never intended to come into contact with such things. However, Fugaku, who had suddenly barged in, did not seem to care about what he was thinking at all. He walked in his own rhythm completely.

"It's like this..."

Fugaku's eyes became deep. In fact, there were not many cases that Konoha Military Police Force could not solve. In the Ninja World, very few cases need to be investigated. After all, it was very normal for people to die.

However, this matter made Fugaku feel very troublesome and angry.

"Up until today, four people have already died. There is no intersection between them, and the way they die is different. However, I think the same person should have done it, and that person should be a ninja!" L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on N0vel-B1n.

When Fugaku said this, he directly raised his right hand. There were four fingers on it, and then he put them away.

Then.

Fugaku raised the first finger.

"The first person is a Genin. His age is similar to yours, and he seems to be someone of the same age group as you. His name is Ishida Yamato. He is just an ordinary Genin, and he is usually very popular. He has many friends, and he does not have any enemies on the surface. He was found dead in the intersection in front of the Ninja School. He was tied to a tree, and the cause of his death was that his head was hit continuously by a blunt weapon, causing him to die of intracranial hemorrhage." Fugaku slowly introduced. The contents of his words were clearly transmitted into Aoba's mind.

"Does he really not have any enemies?"

After hearing Fugaku's introduction, black lines immediately appeared on Aoba's face.

Does this look like he did not have any enemies?

A blunt weapon continuously hit his head to the point of bleeding.

This was complete torture to death!

"I suspect he has enemies, but I haven't investigated it yet. He was found at the intersection in front of the Ninja School when the students went to school in the morning. According to the reply given by the medical ninja, from the mark on his body, he had been tied there the night before and was beaten on the head many times. The massive intracranial hemorrhage was not caused by a few heavy blows but by continuous heavy blows overnight. From this action, it is obvious that the suspect is venting the anger in his heart!" Fugaku said with a gloomy face. He had been in Konoha Military Police Force for many years and had not encountered such things. Perhaps only the Missing People Case and the River Floating Corpse Case could be compared to this.

"Continuously hit by a blunt weapon for a whole night and bleeds to death at the end. It seems that the blunt weapon is not that hard, and the person who did this has controlled the strength very well." Aoba said slowly. After hearing what Fugaku said, he had already been thinking silently in his heart. According to the information he had, he really did not know about this matter.

"Yes, you may not believe it even if I tell you. Ishida Yamato's skull was cracked, but his brain was intact. This is completely a revenge killing!" Fugaku immediately confirmed the nature of this case.

"The brain is intact..." Aoba narrowed his eyes and immediately guessed the meaning of Fugaku looking for him.

"Hehehe, I'll continue..."

Fugaku immediately smiled. He could tell that Aoba had already guessed his thoughts, but he just didn't say anything. It was as if he hadn't felt it at all.

"The second person was a clerk at a bookstore in the village. This clerk had worked in the bookstore for 12 years. He worked diligently every day. He had seldom had a dispute with anyone. Moreover, he was just an ordinary person who hadn't passed through the Ninja School. But it was such a person who was hacked to death by a card on the way home the day after the first person died!" Fugaku took a deep breath and said. He felt that these things were very outrageous.

"He was hacked to death by a card?" Aoba was stunned for a moment. He did not understand what Fugaku meant. He had no idea what the "card" meant.

"When I heard this information, my reaction was the same as yours. I don't know what happened, but I was shocked when I saw it with my own eyes!"

Fugaku immediately explained to Aoba.

"The murder weapon used by the perpetrator was the membership card the clerk carried with him. He used the corner of the membership card as a blade to cut the clerk's body one after another. After a full 233 cuts, the artery on the neck was cut at the end, causing the clerk to die from excessive blood loss."

After Fugaku said this, he raised his eyes and stared at Aoba. The smile on his face completely disappeared, and he looked extremely serious.

"Aoba, you didn't hear wrong. The only connection between these two people might be that they lost too much blood, but I can see the appearance of violence between them, so I guess the same person did it!" Fugaku said in a deep voice.

"There is indeed such a possibility." Aoba nodded. He never thought he would have to burn his brain like this after crossing over to Naruto's world.

"Now is a special time. A world war has already begun, but the war has not erupted in Konohagakure for a short time. The appearance of such a thing makes me especially angry!" Fugaku clenched his fists tightly as he spoke, and white lines appeared between his joints because he used too much force. His voice seemed to be squeezed out between his teeth as he continued, "In troubled times, there are daily deaths and sacrifices. This kind of thing is not rare, but the death of anyone must have value. I can accept being killed on the battlefield by the enemy, but I can't accept being killed by the people in the village. This is a very serious matter. I must find this person!"

"I understand."

Aoba nodded as well. He could faintly hear the hidden meaning behind Fugaku's words. It was about Sekai's death.

If Sekai had really been killed by Gasshi, perhaps Fugaku would have felt better and put his energy into fighting Kumogakure.

But now, Fugaku realized.

The person who killed Sekai was not Gasshi but Orochimaru, one of Konoha Sannin. This could be said to have subverted his concept.

"Aoba, if I didn't find this person, I will feel sorry for Sekai, who was also killed by people in the village, so I hope you can help me. Now, I will tell you the situation of the third person..." Fugaku said coldly. He hates the person who killed his fellow villager.

Hum!

Right at this moment.

Aoba's head trembled a little.

"Wait!"

Aoba immediately pressed his head with both hands and accepted the information sent by the shadow clones. His head seemed to explode in an instant.

"Aoba, what's wrong? Are you okay?" Fugaku saw that Aoba's face was not very good and immediately stopped talking. He took a step forward and asked with concern.

"I'm fine..."

Aoba still maintained his present posture. The information kept drilling into his brain, and his brain felt very tired.

"Headache... Let me rest for a while... I'll be fine..."

To prevent Fugaku from overthinking, Aoba quickly devised an excuse. After he finished speaking, the information brought back by the thousands of shadow clones was completely stuffed into his brain.

A moment later.

Aoba took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm himself down.

'Found it!'

He had found the memories about the Uzumaki Clan!

After Fugaku left, he could investigate. Aoba was now very curious about what had happened to the Uzumaki Clan.

"Brother Fugaku, please continue. I'm fine now..."

Aoba removed his hands from his head and raised his head to look at Fugaku again. What he needed to do now was to see what had happened to the Uzumaki Clan after Fugaku had left.

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Chapter 342: The White-Haired Murderer!

"Are you sure you're okay?"

Fugaku stared at Aoba with his dark eyes, full of doubts. He moved closer to Aoba and carefully stared at his head.

"Why do you have a headache?"

"How about I take you to the hospital?"

"Your body is more important!"

Fugaku said this sentence by sentence. Through his voice, you could feel that he was not hypocritically saying these words but really caring about Aoba.

In his heart.

He had already regarded Aoba as a friend.

That was why he ran over to talk to Aoba about the case.

It had to be known that they, Konoha Military Police Force, usually would not tell any outsider about these things!

"I'm really fine..."

Aoba waved his right hand, his left hand still supporting his head. Then, he slowly raised his head and met Fugaku's concerned gaze. He immediately explained with a bitter smile.

"This is my old illness. In the past, my body was sickly, and I would have a splitting headache when I used Yamanaka's clan secret technique to read memories. Now, there are more or less some sequelae left."

Aoba showed a frail appearance. Fugaku, standing next to him, was Konoha Military Police Force's person. His insight was meticulous, so Aoba had to pay attention to it. He still had to devise a relatively reasonable reason to avoid any mistakes.

"So that's the case. Is there no way to remedy it?" Fugaku immediately asked. In his heart, he could still understand Aoba's feelings. He had already awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan, and his strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. But at the same time, his consumption had significantly increased. Especially after he had used Amaterasu last time, he felt his eyes were about to go blind.

"I have asked the medical ninjas. They only say to reduce the number of times I read memories as much as possible, but I am Konohagakure Intelligence Division's ninja. There are many things I can't help but use it." Aoba waved his hand again. Then, he took a deep breath and sat up again. He seemed already fine and said to Fugaku, "Brother Fugaku, I have already recovered. You can continue!"

"Mm..."

Fugaku stared deeply at Aoba. He didn't dwell on this topic any further.

But...

He still wanted to ask Aoba for help.

"The third person was the owner of a teahouse in the village. He died after the clerk, who was hacked to death by a card. He was also greatly tortured. However, the owner did not suffer any injuries or bleed to death like the previous two people. Instead, he died from suffocation!" Fugaku frowned tightly. He recalled these scenes in his mind and felt that they were incredible. It was as if it was a prank. He worked in Konoha Military Police Force for many years but had never seen such a death.

"Suffocate to death?" Fugaku's words forcibly pulled Aoba's attention back. He understood that if he did not send Fugaku away, he would not be able to look through the Uzumaki Clan's memory patiently. After that, he asked, "Was he strangled to death?"

"No!"

Fugaku shook his head directly. He hesitated for a moment, pursed his lips, and then slowly opened his mouth.

"It was the teahouse sever who found the teahouse owner dead. The owner died in a private seat, his mouth and nose were stuffed with pudding, and his trachea was completely blocked. He died of suffocation!" Fugaku said in a deep voice.

"Pudding?" The more Aoba listened, the more he felt it was strange. He asked, "Is there any pudding in the teahouse?"

"The teahouse doesn't sell pudding, but this owner has a habit of making pudding. According to the server, he seems to like pudding very much, and according to our current investigation, the two people before this teahouse owner have no intersection. We can't find any connection at all. But I think the same person killed them." Fugaku said with a serious expression.

"Ah, this..."

The corners of Aoba's mouth twitched slightly. He didn't know what to say. He had clearly transmigrated to the Ninja World. If not for his clear mind, he would have thought that he had gone to the wrong set and come to Conan.

What the hell was this?

A serial killer appears in Konohagakure?

Aoba did not know how to respond to Fugaku's words, but he was very clear that it was difficult to give a specific judgment on this matter.

"The fourth person was just discovered before I came to you!" Fugaku's voice sounded again, his tone filled with anger.

"Wait..."

After hearing this, Aoba immediately raised his hand to stop him. He narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Fugaku in front of him.

"Brother Fugaku."

"You came to me right after the fourth person died?"

"Do you think I killed all these people?"

"I have been in the dormitory all the time!"

"You can't slander good people!"

Aoba explained to Fugaku one sentence at a time. He knew in his heart that Fugaku was not suspecting him, and he also knew the purpose of Fugaku coming to him. But when he heard this sentence, this was his first thought.

"Hahahahaha!"

After hearing Aoba's words, Fugaku immediately laughed out loud, as if he had heard something particularly interesting, and immediately broke the serious atmosphere, which became much more relaxed.

"Aoba, what are you thinking? How can I doubt you? I just came here to ask you to help me investigate. We can't find any clues to connect them from the surface, nor do we know about the murderer. I hope you can help me read the memories of these four victims and see if they have seen the murderer before their death or find some clues that point to the identity of the murderer." Fugaku explained.

"Brother Fugaku, you saw it just now. I have read too many memories recently and have a headache. You still have the heart to let me read memories!" Aoba spread out his hands and said helplessly. After he said this, he quickly added, "Look at how many people Konohagakure Intelligence Division has. Why don't you try another one?"

"Aoba, this matter has to be done by you. I don't trust anyone else, and I don't think they will do their best to help me." Fugaku put away the smile on his face and looked a lot more serious.

"How can you be sure that I can do my best?" Aoba said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"When I was in trouble, there weren't many people I could trust and help me, but you were one of them!" Fugaku said sincerely.

"Eh..."

When Aoba saw Fugaku's expression, he thought of the words of the Second Hokage.

The Uchiha clan was a clan of sociopaths.

This clan had extreme love.

When it came to love, one could be blind, disregard everything, and devote themselves to it. Whether it was for a lover or a friend, a strong bond would be formed as long as the person recognized it.

Even.

In the face of love.

The Uchiha clan even surpasses the Senju clan, known for its love!

Correspondingly...

After such love was destroyed, it would turn into extreme hatred!

How strong the love was.

The hatred will be as turbulent as it was!

Now, Aoba felt that since the last time he helped Fugaku to confirm that the person who killed Sekai was Orochimaru...

Fugaku's attitude toward him had obviously changed.

This was something he could sense without having to feel it deliberately!

"Aoba, I haven't finished speaking just now. Before I came here, the fourth person was discovered. She was a woman, about twenty-four or twenty-five years old. She was not a ninja. She worked at a hot spring house in the village. She was an ordinary attendant. The cause of her death was that her abdomen was hit by a blunt weapon, like a hammer, resulting in hemorrhage." After Fugaku finished talking about the fourth person, he took a deep breath and stared at Aoba. He said, "We haven't found any connection between these four people. I hope you can read their memories and tell us the murderer."

"Are we going now?"

Aoba knew there was no way to refuse Fugaku, so he might as well agree to it and finish it happily. This way, he could check the memories of the Uzumaki Clan when he returned.

"If it is convenient for you, come with me as soon as possible. You also know that the longer it delays, the more troublesome it is to read memories." Fugaku nodded to Aoba and continued, "Moreover, I seriously suspect this is revenge. The murderer might have different degrees of conflict with them. However, some things are not clear. If it is revenge, the murderer might reveal his identity before these people die to obtain the greatest pleasure. Maybe after you read their memories, you can directly tell us the identity of the murderer without finding any clues."

"I understand." Aoba knew what Fugaku meant. He did not say anything and directly went to his wardrobe to get clothes.

"Do you want to change into Anbu's ninja clothes?" Fugaku immediately asked when he saw Aoba's action.

"Of course."

Aoba nodded. As he spoke, he had already taken out Anbu's ninja clothes and began to put them on.

Soon.

Aoba put on Anbu's uniform and mask. He was fully armed, and it was impossible to tell who he was.

"Of course, I have to get dressed. I don't want everyone in the village to know I help you. That would be too troublesome." Aoba said indifferently.

"Hehehe..."

Fugaku smiled. He had long guessed that Aoba would do this, so he just smiled like this. Therefore, when he saw Aoba's actions, he was not anxious. Instead, he stared at Aoba.

Suddenly.

Fugaku's gaze fell on Aoba's new mask.

"Aoba, where did your cat face mask go? Why did you change it to a new style?" Fugaku asked directly.

"I left the cat face mask in the new era!" Aoba said very casually.

"? ? ?"

Question marks popped up in Fugaku's head. He stared at Aoba in surprise, not quite understanding what Aoba meant.

"Let's go!"

After putting on his clothes, Aoba immediately looked at Fugaku and did not explain too much about the previous topic.

"Okay."

Fugaku did not ask anything else. He knew that this was not important at all. What was important was what happened next.

Now, Aoba was following him to read the memories of the deceased.

It was very likely that he would find the murderer in one fell swoop.

Immediately.

Fugaku walked towards the entrance of Aoba's room and pushed open the door to the dark corridor outside.

Aoba followed behind Fugaku.

The two of them walked out together.

After walking out of Anbu's dormitory.

It was dark outside.

A full moon hung in the night sky, bringing a trace of light to the silent night so that the ground under their feet could still be seen clearly.

Aoba saw that it was still midnight outside and could not help but raise his hand to rub his forehead. He really came overnight!

"Aoba, are you alright? Do you have a headache again?" When Fugaku saw Aoba's actions, he immediately asked Aoba.

"En... a little... Maybe it's because I didn't sleep well..." Aoba said meaningfully.

"Okay then!" Fugaku could tell that Aoba was teasing him, so he did not say anything else. He directly led Aoba toward the Konoha Military Police Force station.

Not long after.

Under Fugaku's lead, Aoba arrived at the Konoha Military Police Force station. This was the first time he had come to Konoha Military Police Force station.

Fugaku seemed to have already greeted the people here. He nodded to the people guarding here and directly walked in. He was unimpeded along the way and did not encounter any difficulties.

"Aoba, I'll take you to see the fourth corpse first. She has just been placed here not long ago. We just carried out evidence collection work, and she has not been sent to Konoha Hospital. The other three corpses have been stored in Konoha Hospital." Fugaku looked at Aoba and said.

"Brother Fugaku, I only have one suggestion. Don't call my name later. I don't want to be famous here." A helpless expression appeared on the face of Aoba behind the mask.

"Hahahaha, good, good. I will remember it. I'll be careful next time!" Fugaku immediately laughed. He knew Aoba was vigilant and cautious, so he did not care much about it. He directly followed Aoba's thoughts.

After hearing Fugaku's positive answer, Aoba did not say anything else. He just followed Fugaku and walked into the Konoha Military Police Force station.

The two walked to the end of the corridor and entered the room on the left.

Fugaku raised his hand and pushed open the door.

At this moment.

Two people were standing in the room.

They were both Konoha Military Police Force's people.

However, their status was far inferior to Fugaku's.

"Fugaku-sama!"

The two Uchiha clan members immediately bowed toward Fugaku. Their expressions were rather respectful. After they finished speaking, their gazes focused on Aoba. They could not see Aoba's face through the mask, but it did not stop them from being curious about Aoba's identity.

"For the time being, there is nothing for you to do here. Go guard outside the door. Do not let anyone else in." Fugaku ordered the two Konoha Military Police Force ninjas.

"Yes!"

The two ninjas immediately moved and walked out of the room. Then they stood at the door and waited. According to Fugaku's instructions, no one was allowed to come in and complete the task of guarding the door.

In a short time.

Only Fugaku and Aoba were left in the room.

And...

A corpse lying on the cold iron bed.

"This is the fourth victim. I'll leave it to you. Help me catch that person. I'll definitely catch that person who dares to attack the villagers!" Fugaku clenched his fists and said coldly. What he hated the most now was this kind of person.

"Okay."

Aoba nodded. He did not care about Fugaku's words at all. After all, it was Orochimaru's.

And even if it affected him, it did not matter.

Suddenly.

Aoba walked up to the corpse.

The corpse's body was covered with a layer of white cloth. It could be seen through the uneven shape of the white cloth that it was a woman.

Aoba slowly lifted the white cloth covering the woman's head. In front of him was a pale but extremely hideous and distorted face. It could be seen that she had suffered specific pain before she died.

"How big of a grudge is this?"

When Aoba saw this scene, a big question mark appeared in his head. In the dramas he had seen before crossing over, there were very few scenes of such direct violent death.

"Yes! I can't figure this out either! If someone really hates her so much, it should have appeared when we investigate for clues!" Fugaku nodded and immediately urged, "Stop talking. Hurry up and read her memories to see who the murderer is!"

"Are you in such a hurry?"

Aoba looked up at Fugaku, then immediately raised his hands and pressed them on the woman's head.

Hum!

Both of Aoba's hands were suffused with chakra, and he used Yamanaka's secret technique to move the chakra toward the other party's brain.

"Ding Dong! Memory Reading Succesful! Obtained: Chakra Increase!"

A clear electronic prompt rang out in Aoba's mind, and simultaneously, a stream of memories poured into his mind.

Instantly.

Aoba immediately checked the woman's memory and looked at the last part.

This woman was called Suna.

She worked at Konohagakure's hot spring house.

She was responsible for accepting payment at the cash register.

She wasn't too busy and tired every day, but it took a lot of her time. This made her work hours relatively unstable.

Just when she got off work today.

Suna left the hot spring house and walked along the road she had walked countless times toward home.

Aoba's line of sight was directly in Suna's line of sight.

The overall environment of this road was dark. The distance between the two street lights was very far. The street lights were dim, and some of them were even flashing. It looked pretty horrifying.

However, this kind of environment was not a problem for Suna, who often went back and forth on this road. It could be said that she was familiar with it.

However.

Just today.

Something had happened.

Aoba seemed to have possessed Suna. This was like watching a movie from the first perspective. The scene in front of him was extremely realistic.

A few minutes later.

Suna seemed to feel something. She turned around and looked behind her. Her vision was filled with dark streets and alleys. There was no one on the roads.

Then.

Suna turned her head.

It was obvious that her footsteps had quickened.

She seemed to have sensed someone behind her and looked a little flustered.

This sudden change made Aoba also become serious. He knew Suna was about to die, and the murderer could appear anytime.

Just like this.

Suna walked quickly in a panic.

All of a sudden.

She turned back again.

Before she could see the road behind her, she felt a violent tremor, and her vision blurred.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

A hammer-like blunt weapon hit her body with a concentrated force. She could vaguely see a shadow of white hair, but because of the strong blow, she could not see the specific appearance of this person.

"B*tch!"

"Didn't you cheat on me before?"

"I broke your..."

A resentful voice sounded, and then the attack became stronger and stronger, and Suna's memory stopped abruptly.

"Hu..."

Aoba took a deep breath, slowly opened his eyes, and put away the chakra in his hand.

"Did you see the murderer?" Fugaku saw Aoba open his eyes again and immediately asked. He was very concerned about this matter.

"I saw it, but I didn't see it all." Aoba first nodded, then shook his head and said something that confused Fugaku.

"What do you mean?" Fugaku was stunned for a moment and stared at Aoba in a daze.

"In this woman's memory, I saw a blurry white-haired man. However, because a violent impact hit her, her vision was already very blurry; at that time, she could only see these things and not see his facial features." Aoba explained.

"A white-haired man? This is a good clue. Did he say anything?" Fugaku pinched his chin with his right hand and immediately began to analyze and infer the situation through his brain.

"Yes!" Aoba nodded and said, "He said... this woman cheated him before."

"Do you know what exactly is going on?" Fugaku frowned. This sentence was indeed a clue, but this clue was too thin. It wasn't easy to find the murderer using this. Was it necessary to call all the white-haired men in the village over?

"I don't know how long "before" the murderer talked about, but I can confirm that it should not have happened recently. If we maintain the attitude of a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, there is no way to investigate. So, let's look at the other three bodies!" Aoba said lightly. This could not be said that he was lazy. It was indeed a big project.

Wanting to find this person was really hard...

But it's not like Aoba can't find him!

It will just take a very long time.

Aoba has to use the most stupid method. But searching this woman's past few years or even more than ten years of memories was like finding a needle in a haystack.

It wasn't that he couldn't find this needle.

But whether it was time or labor costs, they all exceeded his expectations, so there was no way to achieve it.

"I understand. Come with me. Let's go to Konoha Hospital. I've already informed them." Fugaku nodded. Before he came to find Aoba, he had already made all kinds of preparations. This way, after he found Aoba, they wouldn't need to waste any more time.

"Okay."

Aoba nodded. Although he was not that curious about this matter, he also wanted to know what kind of hatred could make this person kill so many people.

And...

The most important thing was...

This person had suppressed the hatred in his heart for many years.

It only erupted in recent days.

This kind of suppression was also quite big!

After that.

Aoba followed behind Fugaku, and the two of them walked out together. Just as they walked out of the room, they saw the two ninjas.

"You continue to guard here and wait for Konoha Hospital to take the body," Fugaku ordered the two ninjas.

"Yes!"

The two ninjas responded simultaneously, then turned around and entered the room, closing the door.

"Let's go."

Fugaku glanced at Aoba and began to walk along the corridor toward Konoha Military Police Force's entrance.

After they walked out of Konoha Military Police Force, they walked directly toward the hospital.

The distance between Konoha Military Police Force and the hospital was not far, and it was only about three-five minutes on foot.

Soon.

The two arrived at the hospital.

Konoha Hospital was dark.

Only a few windows were still lit; it was where the medical ninjas on duty stayed for possible emergencies.

Fugaku walked to the Konoha Hospital entrance, tapped lightly on the guard room glass window, and said to the inside, "I already informed Yamagata Ken-sensei!"

"Go in!" When the uncle on duty saw that it was Fugaku, he nodded to the latter.

"Thank you!"

Fugaku smiled and waved to Aoba, indicating that Aoba could come in.

Aoba stood at the hospital entrance, quietly watching Fugaku's operation, and stepped into the hospital.

"I'll take you to where the corpses are temporarily stored on the hospital's fifth floor."

Fugaku walked directly to the stairs on the left side of the hospital entrance with ease. He did not forget to inform Aoba about it while walking.

"Yamagata Ken-sensei is a very experienced medical ninja in Konoha Hospital. In addition to curing diseases and saving people, he will also help us analyze the bodies. This time we can read the memories of these corpses because of Yamagata Ken-sensei's help!" Fugaku said.

"I see."

Aoba nodded. He knew Yamagata Ken; whether it was Kenji or Sekai's memory, both had this person.

Of course.

This Yamagata Ken's appearance.

Aoba was still quite surprised.

When he saw it in Kenji's memory, he thought he had met the Ninja World version of Bi Fujian. However, after careful examination, he found that it was just a resemblance, and his job and expertise differed.

Moreover.

He had seen Yamagata Ken make some analysis of those Kumogakure Jonin, who he had killed in the past.

After that, he began to pay attention.

He did not use the ability that might expose his identity.

He tried his best to improve his disguise so that even if he was found on the first floor, there was still the second floor.

While Fugaku explained to Aoba, he took him to the hospital's fifth floor. It looked like an empty floor. Although there were still rooms, there was nothing in the room.

"This floor is not used, so it will occasionally be used to store corpses. However, it is only simple storage. After that, it will be moved out. It is not used as a morgue." Fugaku seemed to have seen through Aoba's doubts and immediately explained.

"I see." Aoba nodded. In fact, he could guess the reason why they did not put it into use. Konohagakure had few medical ninjas, so some rooms were idle. In addition, Konohagakure's population was small, and the existing rooms were fully sufficient, so they did not expand further.

"We are here."

Fugaku brought Aoba to a room at the end of the hospital's fifth floor. With a flick of his wrist, a key appears.

He inserted it into the keyhole.

Gently turning.

Kacha!

Just like that, the sound of the door being unlocked rang out.

A pungent stench immediately came from inside. It was the smell of corpses gradually rotting. Although it was very unpleasant, this stench was nothing compared to the secret underground room that Aoba had been to before.

"Let's read the first corpse, Ishida Yamato's memory. He has been dead for more than 2 days. I don't know if you can find any important information from it." Fugaku walked into the room. On one side of the darkroom was a row of iron cabinets with refrigeration functions.

He raised his hand and pulled the handle of one of the iron cabinets over.

Then, he pulled it gently.

As if pulling the drawer, he directly pulled out an iron bed.

As the iron bed was pulled out.

The smell of the corpse became thicker.

After all, to maintain the normal appearance of these corpses and to find some clues, they did not do any embalming. This made the corpses emit a strange smell even in the cold environment.

"A little stinky..."

Fugaku said this to Aoba. Since he entered Konoha Military Police Force, he had long been accustomed to this. These were not worth mentioning to him.

"Not a problem."

Aoba didn't mind at all. He immediately raised his hands and pressed them on the head of this ninja named Ishida Yamato.

Aoba pressed his hands on Ishida Yamato's temples. He controlled his chakra in both hands and began using the Yamanaka clan's secret technique.

Just as Aoba's palm touched the top of Ishida Yamato's head.

A clear electronic prompt suddenly rang out in his mind.

"Ding Dong! Memory Reading Succesful! Obtained: Bunshin no Jutsu(Clone Technique)!"

Along with this sound, a special feeling flowed through Aoba's mind. He instantly felt that the Clone Technique was directly imprinted in his soul.

Good fellow!

Aoba sighed in his heart.

As expected of Genin.

The reward was such a foundation.

At this game stage, he had already mastered the Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu(Multiple Shadow Clone Technique), but the reward was just a clone technique, which looked like a joke.

Of course.

The most important thing was not this clone technique.

Instead, Ishida Yamato's memories had been added to Aoba's mind.

All of a sudden.

Aoba maintained the posture of using the Mind-Reading Secret Technique and began to flip through the scenes of Ishida Yamato's death.

Ishida Yamato.

Konohagakure Genin.

He was fourteen this year.

Before he died.

Ishida Yamato had just finished practicing Taijutsu; his whole body was covered in sweat, his physical energy had been exhausted, and he was preparing to go home.

When Aoba read Ishida Yamato's memory, he directly brought himself into his perspective. Aoba watched him walk in the direction of his home with great ease and did not care about the movements around him.

Perhaps...

This was the sense of security that Konohagakure brought!

Even if there were occasional thieves in the village, there were very few cases of killing people. Moreover, he was a ninja, and his strength was not to be underestimated. He was preparing to participate in the Chunin Exams that were about to start soon. Unlike Genin, who had just graduated from the Ninja School, he was preparing for battle.

Just as Ishida Yamato was heading back home.

All of a sudden.

A figure flashed out from the nearby woods.

The figure was wearing a cloak and a hat. He covered himself tightly. This appearance made it impossible to see what he looked like.

This figure appeared very suddenly, and it was a planned action. In almost an instant, he arrived directly beside Ishida Yamato. He raised his hand and punched Ishida Yamato's head.

"Who?!"

Ishida Yamato was stunned by this sudden scene. Fortunately, he was Genin. He reacted instantly and raised his left hand to block the attack with his forearm. He intended to block the sudden attack.

Bang!

Along with a strong sound of impact.

Their bodies collided. Ishida Yamato took two or three steps back before he stopped.

However.

At this time.

A mist-like mist covered his face.

Immediately after.

His vision became blurry.

"Drug?"

This word popped up in Aoba's mind, and he immediately had a clearer understanding of the identity of the murderer.

After that.

The memory entered the next scene.

It was obvious that there was a broken piece here.

Ishida Yamato should have fainted.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

One voice after another rang out.

The line of sight was shaken.

Ishida Yamato slowly opened his eyes. His vision was still blurry, and he could see black shadows falling directly on his head.

"This is..."

"Ruler!"

Aoba judged what this was.

A ruler that was occasionally used by ninja school teachers for corporal punishment when teaching students

With the successive slaps of the ruler.

Ishida Yamato felt his head become chaotic, and his mind slowed down. Because the sky was very dark, he couldn't see anything.

At the same time.

A repeater-like voice sounded.

"You're a stinking piece of sh*t!"

"You're a stinking piece of sh*t!"

"You're a stinking piece of sh*t!"

"..."

The voice kept repeating this sentence. Every time he said it, he would slap the ruler in his hand heavily.

Ishida Yamato wanted to speak.

He wanted to ask who this person was.

However, he was unable to open his mouth.

He forcefully endured the pain in his head and wanted to escape, but he discovered that his muddled body was already tied up, and he could not move at all.

The ruler continuously slapped his head.

This kind of attack, which was almost at the same frequency and power level, would not cause too much damage to him. However, as it continued to accumulate, it became more and more unbearable for him.

'Who?'

'Who is this person?'

'Why did he do this to me?'

Question marks appeared on Ishida Yamato's head. He had no idea what exactly had happened. What kind of situation was this? He just had a strange feeling.

The following memories.

It was Ishida Yamato who was constantly being slapped.

His consciousness became more and more blurry, but he said nothing. He seemed to realize that he was about to die and suddenly raised his head and glared at the man in front of him.

And.

Under the moonlight.

Ishida Yamada faintly saw the white hair exposed outside the hat.

Snapped!

Just as Ishida Yamato raised his head.

The ruler slapped his eyes.

His vision instantly blurred.

Then his consciousness became lax, and he gradually lost consciousness, entering the countdown to death.

Instantly.

Aoba slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze fell on Ishida Yamato's corpse. He just happened to see that his left eye had suffered a heavy blow, and his eye sockets were already shriveled.

"Did you find anything?" Fugaku immediately asked anxiously.

"Yes."

Aoba nodded and then looked at Fugaku. His eyes were shining through the mask.

"Right now, my information is insufficient to point to a certain person. That person is hiding very well. I can't confirm his identity. Do you want to wait until I finish reading the memories of the other two people or tell you about this person first?" Aoba asked slowly.

"Tell me now!"

Fugaku couldn't wait any longer. He immediately nodded his head. His eyes were already shining with a light that couldn't be seen. He directly took out a notebook and began to put on the appearance of wanting to record it.

"I will record everything that is read in everyone's memories. Even if you can't see who that person is, it will still provide us with great help. It will help us reduce the scope and find this murderer faster and more accurately!" Fugaku added.

"I understand."

Aoba nodded. He immediately took a deep breath and recalled what he had just gotten.

"The murderer has white hair, and his voice is similar to the person who killed Suna. The preliminary judgment is that it is the same person," Aoba said first.

"As expected!"

Anger appeared on Fugaku's face. He was very angry and dissatisfied with such a person. He then said, "There are not many people with white hair. This can be used as a characteristic."

"The murderer and Ishida Yamato had fought for a short time. Even if the murderer made a sneak attack, the murderer's strength was not greater than Ishida Yamato's. His strength should be between Genin and Chunin. Because I saw in the memory that Ishida Yamato wanted to participate in Chunin Exam. But I am not sure if the murderer also wants to participate in Chunin Exam." Aoba also said this information.

"That's great. This way, the target will be much smaller. A white-haired Genin that is close to Chunin in strength. It seems like there aren't many people left." Fugaku nodded. Konoha Military Police Force had detailed records of the Konohagakure population. Based on the current conditions, it could be a breakthrough in the selection process. Not to mention, there might be even more detailed information.

"This person has been repeating, "You're a stinking piece of sh*t!". If this is the case, it seems that he has been hurt by this sentence before or has some special meaning. This may be a breakthrough, but I don't know what this sentence means right now." Aoba said indifferently. He only told Fugaku about the recent things he had seen and did not expend any effort to dig out that person's memories. After all, that would be too much of a waste of energy.

"You're a stinking piece of shit?" Fugaku frowned. He felt that this sentence was not ruthless. At most, it was a little insulting. Why would it be remembered so deeply? Could he be so narrow-minded?

However.

He did not say these questions out loud. Instead, he silently remembered these words. It may be useful in the follow-up time.

"The last point is that this person finally defeated Ishida Yamato by using a spray. I suspect that it is a kind of drug. In this way, I guess that the murderer is related to a medical ninja. Maybe he knows some medical ninjutsu or works in the hospital." Aoba said in a deep voice. He did not make it too obvious, but he vaguely felt that the person should have concocted the drug in the spray himself.

"I understand." Fugaku nodded, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, and said, "It's getting clearer and clearer now!"

"These are all the clues I found in Ishida Yamato's memory. As for the other things, I only saw the murderer with a ruler, slapping him to death one after another. There is no other useful information. By the way, Ishida Yamato doesn't seem to know why the murderer attacked him. This hatred should have been from a long time, even to the point that Ishida Yamato has forgotten it." Aoba slowly said.

"It is indeed possible. This murderer seems to be able to hold back all the dissatisfaction he encountered before, and he has not forgotten it for many years. Killing people for trivial matters, such a person is so dangerous!" Fugaku could not help but nod and sigh. Through the memories of these victims, he understood this person even more clearly.

"Let me see the next person." Aoba did not say anything more. If he wanted to find the murderer now, he had to continue reading memories. The clues he had now were not enough.

"Aoba, do you want to rest for a while? You have read the memories of two people in a row..." Fugaku suddenly said with concern. He really hoped that Aoba could quickly and efficiently complete the task of reading memories. However, as a friend, he did not want Aoba to be too tired. After all, before coming here, Aoba already had a headache. Moreover, he came here in the middle of the night and did not even have a good rest. Fugaku could not help but be a little worried about Aoba.

"It's fine. There are only two people. Let's finish early and go home early to sleep." Aoba waved to Fugaku. He wanted to make sure this matter was completed on time. This was a very important thing for Fugaku, but for himself, it was a waste of time for no reason.

"Actually, I'm a little worried about delaying your work tomorrow," Fugaku said with a sarcastic smile.

"You are so hypocritical!"

Aoba said grumpily and rolled his eyes at Fugaku.

His words were completely hypocritical.

It was almost like a joke.

'If you are really afraid that I wouldn't be able to rest well, there is no need to rush over in the middle of the night!'

'Too hypocritical!'

Aoba silently complained in his heart.

"It's okay. I've been promoted recently. There isn't much of a problem for the time being, so let's hurry up." Aoba said helplessly. He felt that Fugaku had learned something bad. It was clearly Fugaku who wanted him to read memories, but he wanted him to take the initiative to say this.

"Hehehe, okay!"

A smile appeared on Fugaku's face again. He pushed Ishida Yamato's body into the cold storage like he was pushing a drawer. Then, he raised his hand to touch the cabinet next to him and suddenly pulled out the iron bed.

There was a female corpse lying on the iron bed.

Her body was riddled with cuts.

According to the information that Fugaku had provided earlier.

Aoba could tell that it was cut with a membership card. The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l-B(j)n.

The shape of each cut was similar.

The only difference was that the depth of these cuts was different.

"I'll leave it to you."

Fugaku couldn't help but pursed his lips when he saw the female corpse being hacked to death with a membership card. Although he had already seen all kinds of corpses, he still had an indescribable feeling when encountering such corpses.

This was no longer a simple murder!

This was torture!

Just by relying on a small membership card!

It caused this bookstore clerk to suffer a fate worse than death before she died...

"Okay."

Aoba responded. His expression did not change as much as Fugaku did. This degree of abuse might cause intense discomfort to most people, including Fugaku.

However.

For Aoba.

There were no problems.

After all, when Aoba was working as a cat-faced demon and wanted to accumulate medical ninjutsu experience, make those prisoners scared enough to commit a crime, and reduce the crime rate, he tortured them very cruelly.

That degree of cruelty...

It was simply not comparable to using a membership card to kill people!

Instantly.

Aoba raised his hands.

He pressed down on the temple of this bookstore clerk, and his hands were suffused with dense chakra. He immediately used the Yamanaka clan's secret technique.

Hum!

Aoba's palm trembled slightly.

Waves of chakra surged out.

At the same time.

A clear electronic prompt rang out in Aoba's mind.

"Ding Dong! Memory Reading Succesful! Obtained: Chakra Increase!"

Along with the clear electronic prompt that appeared in Aoba's mind, memories began to load into his mind.

At this moment.

Aoba slowly closed his eyes and immediately began to check the woman's memories. He did not waste any effort to search but began to read the final stage of her life to find the shadow of the murderer.

In a split second.

Aoba's consciousness immediately entered this woman's memory fragments.

About half an hour before her death.

This woman was still in the bookstore, finishing her work before she got off work. She tidied up the books on the shelf and checked the account for the day.

The whole process was the same as usual.

There was no difference.

She didn't realize that danger was about to fall on her...

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Chapter 343: Pudding in the Teahouse

Aoba's eyes were on this clerk who was preparing to go home from getting off work as usual. After she finished the final accounts, she began to walk out of the bookstore.

After leaving the bookstore, the clerk did not directly take the road home but walked toward Ramen Ichiraku Noodle House.

This made Aoba a little surprised.

He did not expect to see Ramen Ichiraku in the memory of this store clerk.

"A serving of ramen."

The clerk's voice was full of exhaustion. After a day of work, her body could no longer support her spirit. Now, she just wanted to replenish her energy and go home to sleep well. After sleeping, she would welcome a new day.

When the clerk entered Ramen Ichiraku, it was already very late. It was close to closing. In her line of sight, a person was still sitting in Ramen Ichiraku, which rarely had people.

Only...

That person was wearing a cloak, and he was even wearing a hat when eating ramen. It was impossible to see his exact appearance.

This aroused the clerk's curiosity. While Teuchi was cooking her order, she kept staring at the mysterious person.

Aoba saw this scene.

He could already be sure.

This mysterious person wearing a hat was the murderer of the two people in front of him.

Through the memory of this store clerk, he could see that this person was not tall, looked thinner, was not burly, and was extremely quiet.

The clerk found that the mysterious person wearing a hat had been eating ramen without showing his face.

This made her feel very strange.

After a while.

Teuchi held a bowl of hot ramen in front of her and said smilingly, "Your ramen is ready!"

"Thank you!"

When the store clerk saw the delicious ramen, she immediately threw all these doubts to the back of her mind. She picked up the chopsticks on the table and began to eat the ramen.

She did not know why.

She seemed to have sensed something.

Just as the store clerk took the first bite of noodles, she couldn't help but look in the direction of that mysterious person.

She immediately saw a strand of white hair drifting out from the hat.

This strand of white hair only appeared for a moment before it was retracted back, no longer showing itself.

"What a strange fellow."

The store clerk muttered to herself. She only said this one sentence and did not say anything else. She lowered her head to eat the noodles in her ramen bowl and did not think about that person again.

Soon.

The clerk finished the ramen. The original appearance of this chapter can be found at N0v3l.B1n.

When she finished eating, the mysterious person had yet to finish eating.

However, she did not want to care about this person anymore. After she went to pay the bill, she immediately set foot on the journey home. Now, she just wanted to go home quickly and sleep well. She could completely relax her tired body and stop this day's work completely.

But...

She did not notice.

Just after she left Ramen Ichiraku Noodle House.

The mysterious person had finished eating and went to pay the bill.

The clerk did not notice.

However, Aoba noticed it through her memory.

"It seems this is a premeditated waiting, not a random encounter here!"

Aoba silently judged in his heart. At first, he wondered if it was because this store clerk met the white-haired murderer here and then saw something and was killed to silence her.

Now it didn't look like this!

It was completely after this white-haired murderer had already figured out the store clerk's whereabouts that he made preparations to wait here.

The store clerk did not notice the arrival of danger at all. She continued to take steady steps and was still thinking about what had happened in the bookstore during the day. Unconsciously, she reached an intersection.

Swish!

At this moment.

A figure flashed quickly and slapped the store clerk's head with something.

Bang!

Along with the sound of a heavy blow.

The clerk fainted on the spot.

When she woke up, she felt an indescribable pain.

"AHHHH..."

The clerk suddenly let out a sharp scream, but she felt her tongue go cold before she could yell out. A bookstore membership card swiped across and directly cut off her tongue.

"Ummmm..."

After the clerk lost her tongue, she could no longer scream like that, but it did not stop her from groaning from the intense pain.

She wanted to escape!

She wanted to leave this unknown place.

However.

She found that she could not move.

He could only helplessly look at the moon in the night sky.

"Do you still remember this membership card?"

An extremely cold voice sounded. Following this voice, a figure appeared in the clerk's line of sight.

This figure was wearing a cloak and a hat. She could not see the exact appearance of the person in front of her, but she knew he was the mysterious person in the Ramen Ichiraku. It was just that against the moonlight, his face was dark, and even his white hair could not be seen.

"Ummmm..."

The clerk wanted to say something, but she couldn't say anything. Right now, she felt an incomparable pain all over her body. She didn't have the heart to look at the membership card at all.

"I think you don't remember it either."

The indifferent voice sounded again. Then, he squatted down and raised the membership card in his hand.

"This membership card made me very embarrassed at that time!"

After the mysterious person finished speaking, he suddenly held the membership card with his right hand and heavily chopped at the clerk's chest.

Puchi!

Accompanied by a piercing sound.

A third of the membership card had already been stabbed into the clerk's body.

"GUUHHH..."

The clerk wanted to scream but found that it was completely useless. She wanted to struggle but also found that she could not move at all. Her eyes gradually became fearful, and she realized that danger was coming to her.

"Give up struggling!"

The voice sounded again. It could be said that among the three victims that Aoba had their memories read, the one who the murderer spoke the most was this one.

"Your hands and feet can't move anymore."

"Do you know why?"

"That's because I broke the tendons in your hands and feet!"

"Now you can only lie here..."

"Be a lamb waiting to be slaughtered!"

After saying this, the man did not say another word. He just kept picking up the membership card and throwing it at the clerk's body. Then he took it out again and threw it out again.

It was because of this method.

The same membership card left behind wounds on the clerk's body, but the depth of the wounds varied.

"Sigh..."

Aoba slowly breathed a sigh of relief and opened his eyes. This memory gave him a feeling that he had seen it but had not completely seen it.

This feeling was very strange.

This was the first time he was the closest to the white-haired murderer in the memories, and it was also the time the murderer spoke the most, but it was also the least information he found.

Other than a white-haired...

And this person had applied for a membership card in the bookstore!

'That's not right!'

'Even this is not necessarily the case!'

'Who said that membership card...'

'It must be his own membership card!'

In short.

There are some doubts here and there. It seems that they have found something, but in fact, he found less than the two people just now.

"Did you find anything?"

Fugaku's voice sounded in Aoba's ears, and his tone was full of expectation.

"This time, it's hard to say..."

Aoba shook his head. This was the first time he had seen such a murderer. Throughout the entire process, not even the victim had seen the murderer's appearance.

Not only that.

This murderer was obviously here for revenge.

But...

This looks like self-proclaimed revenge.

It seemed that he did not care whether the dead people knew who he was. Instead, he was more concerned about whether the other party would die the way he wanted.

"White Hair."

"Went to the bookstore."

"Might have applied for a membership card."

"Went to Ramen Ichiraku to eat ramen on the day of the crime."

"There is nothing else..."

After Aoba finished speaking, he found that the murderer had eaten ramen in Ramen Ichiraku, which could be considered the biggest breakthrough.

Now, it was time to see if Teuchi had seen that person's appearance.

"That's all?"

Fugaku's expression turned strange. He stared at Aoba, hesitated momentarily, and asked again, "Are you tired?"

"Are you doubting my ability?" Aoba said in a bad mood.

"No, I just think that you have missed something. This store clerk was obviously injured by a membership card for a long time and died from excessive bleeding. Is there only this little clue in such a long time?" Fugaku asked in disbelief.

"This murderer is much more cunning than you think. He hid his appearance well and even used a sneak attack on people who were not ninjas. How do you expect them to see more information?" Aoba said helplessly. He felt that the white-haired murderer was also very cautious. He did not expect that he would not see the face of the person when reading the memories of the three victims.

"We have one last..."

Fugaku sighed helplessly. He pushed back the iron bed drawer the clerk was lying on and raised his hand to open the last drawer.

"Only this owner of the teahouse is left. Aoba, you have to work hard. If we can't find any clues on him, we can only rely on the existing characteristics to search little by little. That kind of workload is too big. Moreover, I think this person will not stop here. He will kill more people. The more passive we become if we can't catch him in time." Fugaku's face was full of sincerity. Right now, he really wanted to catch this white-haired murderer, but he did not know who this person was. It was very troublesome to find him.

"I will try my best!"

Aoba nodded. He could only say this, and he could only help here. He would not go back and read the clerk's memory from beginning to end and then find the young man with a card at an unknown time. This was an impossible thing.

Right now, the memories of these dead people do not reveal anything at all.

This made him very helpless.

Actually.

Just when Aoba arrived.

He originally thought that he could directly confirm the appearance of the murderer by reading one of the corpse's memories and then completing the task in an instant. He never thought that things would develop in a complicated direction after this.

"I believe in you!"

Fugaku suddenly pulled out the drawer in front of him. Lying on the iron bed was a man with a fat body.

From the looked at this fat man clothes.

He was quite rich.

However, there was no way to look at this fatty's face anymore.

His nose and mouth were all stuffed with pudding, and there was an unpleasant smell everywhere. Aoba could tell that almost all the smell in the room came from this fatty.

Instantly.

Aoba raised both of his hands and pressed down on Fatty's head.

Hum!

Aoba controlled the chakra in his hands. He used the Yamanaka clan's secret technique and surged toward Fatty's brain.

However.

Aoba did not pay attention to the secret technique.

Instead, he felt the convenience of reading memories brought by the Mind Reading System.

"Ding Dong! Memory Reading Succesful! Obtained: Chakra Increase!"

A crisp electronic prompt rang out in Aoba's mind. As the voice rang out, memories flooded into his mind.

Aoba quickly flipped through the fatty's memories.

The hours before his death.

At this time.

The fatty was sitting on a chair in the inner room of the teahouse.

Three young girls were standing in front of him. Each of them had a seductive look in their eyes. However, they maintained a little distance from the fatty and did not get too close to him. Otherwise, Aoba might have to see some content you must pay to watch.

"Last week's harvest was not good!"

The fatty was holding an account book in his hand. The account book had very clear words written on it.

Stop!

Aoba's mind moved.

Suddenly, the memory was fixed on this scene.

This way, Aoba could clearly see the content written on this fatty's account book.

No. 1: 3 plates of pudding.

No. 2: 1 plate of pudding.

No. 3: 0 plate of pudding.

No. 4: 0 plate of pudding.

...

All the way to No. 7.

Among them, No. 1 has the largest number of puddings.

As the fatty spoke, the girls all lowered their heads. Each of their faces was not very good, as if they were criticized.

"If the results are still the same next week, don't even consider getting paid!" The fatty waved his hand at the girls. From the looks of it, he already planned to kick them out.

"Yes!"

The girls replied in unison. After they finished speaking, they immediately began to leave. Only the fatty was left in the inner room of the teahouse.

At this moment.

There were several plates of pudding on the fatty's table.

He grabbed a piece of pudding with his hand and put it into his mouth. A great sense of satisfaction appeared in his heart as he swallowed it.

"Not bad! Not bad! Such a delicious pudding! Wouldn't it be a pity not to sell it for more money!"

The more the fatty ate, the more comfortable he felt. He couldn't even help but raise his legs. His appearance was very similar to the nouveau riche that Aoba had known before. It was like he was at the peak of his life.

All of a sudden.

A big question mark appeared on Aoba's head.

In the teahouse.

Selling pudding?

Why does it feel strange?

The more Aoba thought about it, the more he felt strange. He had come to this teahouse with Yuta once, and he had seen this boss at that time, but he had not seen the words Pudding on the menu.

'Strange!'

For the time being, Aoba couldn't figure out what was happening. After watching how the fatty died, he felt he must go back to check the fatty's memories to confirm how Pudding sold it in the teahouse.

"Can pudding be sold in the teahouse?"

However, at this time, a voice sounded from the inside door of the fatty's room. It was the content that Aoba was curious about just now, and the voice that spoke was the white-haired murderer.

It was indeed him!

Aoba nodded silently.

By this time.

It was already completely certain that these four people were all killed by the white-haired murderer.

Moreover, the process of being killed was clearly seen.

Right now, he was unclear about the identity of this white-haired murderer and the motive for killing these people. Just what kind of deep hatred did they have?

"Who?!"

When the fatty heard the voice, he was stunned for a moment. However, there was no fear on his face but more anger.

"Who is spouting nonsense?"

Fatty directly put down his crossed legs, then walked directly towards the door of the inner room. He didn't want to listen to these strange words; he just wanted to beat up this person ruthlessly, to vent the unspeakable anger in his heart.

Step, step, step...

Fatty's feet collided with the ground, and because of his weight, the floor vibrated.

Immediately.

Fatty walked to the door.

He raised his right hand and opened the inner room door.

Instantly.

This fatty still hadn't seen anything clearly.

He felt a spray of something directly on his face. Then, his vision went black, and he lost consciousness.

'Sure enough!'

Aoba suddenly understood.

It was still a familiar formula.

It was still a familiar routine.

This white-haired murderer did not disappoint him. He still used a very efficient method to solve the problem. Even if the opponent was just a fatty without strength, he still used a powerful drug. This level of caution was comparable to his.

After the fatty's vision returned to normal.

It was pitch black in front of him.

He was covered with a black cloth.

Moreover, his entire body was bound by a rope.

"Wooo..."

The fatty wanted to say something, but he found that his mouth was propped open by something. He couldn't even shut his mouth.

"You're awake?"

A familiar voice rang in the fatty's ears. It was the voice of the white-haired murderer that Aoba had heard from the three corpses he checked.

This voice was not very loud.

However, it could clearly be heard by the fatty.

"Woo... Woo..."

The fatty asked, "Who are you" in a humming voice, but the saliva in his open mouth was a little dry, and after he finished speaking, a strong sense of discomfort rushed into his throat. He almost spat out because of the chain reaction.

"You don't need to know who I am. You don't even remember who I am. You just need to know that I bought pudding from you."

The white-haired murderer's indifferent voice slowly sounded. Then, he began making some rustling noises as if holding something.

"Woo..."

The fatty twisted his body forcefully as if he wanted to say something. However, his throat was very dry now, and he could not say a word at all. The feeling of his mouth being stretched so wide that he can't stand it makes him feel uncomfortable and shed tears at this moment.

"Since you like pudding so much, then eat more!"

The voice of the white-haired murderer slowly rang out. After that, a pudding was poured into the fatty's mouth.

"Ugh..."

The pudding instantly stimulated the fatty. His stomach contracted violently, and a feeling of discomfort arose. He was about to vomit.

"You are not allowed to vomit!"

At this moment, the white-haired murderer used the scroll on the fatty's table and ruthlessly stabbed it into the fatty's mouth, preparing to shove all the pudding in the fatty's mouth into it.

"These are all your favorite pudding!"

"Each one is extremely expensive!"

"It would be a pity if you spit it out!"

"So you have to eat all of them!"

"Not a single one can be left!"

The white-haired murderer's voice sounded one after another, and his tone already revealed a playful meaning. As these voices sounded, another serving of pudding was poured into the fatty's mouth.

At this time.

Aoba finally understood what was going on.

This was how the fatty had suffocated to death!

However.

He was not in a hurry to change the channel.

He also wanted to see what it would look like in the end.

Gradually.

As one serving of pudding entered the fatty's mouth one after another, the fatty was already on the verge of suffocation. His mouth was covered entirely, and only his nostrils gasped with difficulty.

"There's still one serving of pudding. Your mouth is already full. What can we do? Why don't we stuff it into your nose?"

The white-haired murderer's mischievous voice sounded, and he began to stuff the pudding into the fatty's nostrils.

Gradually.

The fatty's breathing became more and more difficult.

His consciousness became more and more blurry.

He slowly lost all signs of life.

At this point.

The fatty's final memories ended as well.

Aoba did not withdraw from reading the memories. Instead, he replayed the memory fragments, quickly looking for the pictures in them.

Not long after.

Aoba found the scene where Fatty interacted with No. 1.

He immediately replaced himself.

This was still the inner room of the teahouse. Fatty was eating pudding one by one, looking completely relaxed and comfortable.

A waiter of a teahouse was not far in front of him, standing in the direction of the door.

The waiter was opening a gap in the door, looking at the scene outside with a special expression on his face.

"Boss, boss, No. 1 is still the best. This person has taken the bait!" The waiter said with a smile.

"Calm down; see how many plates he orders. Such delicious pudding; if you don't order a few more plates, it will be too boring." As the fatty spoke, he repeatedly put a piece of pudding in his mouth.

"I will ask later!" The waiter immediately nodded.

After a while.

In a private room of the teahouse.

No. 1 waved to the waiter.

"Waiter!"

No. 1's tender and gentle voice sounded. As soon as this voice came out, the waiter immediately took the menu and walked out.

Not long after.

The waiter walked back with a smile.

"No. 1 is still amazing. She actually makes the guest order 3 serving of pudding directly. This time we can make a lot of money!" The waiter said with a smile after running out. At this time, his heart was already very excited, and his face was full of smiles.

"Not bad! Not bad! No. 1 did well! You can bring the pudding over there!" The fatty raised his hand and knocked on the plate in front of him, indicating that he could bring these puddings to the guests at the table.

When Aoba saw this.

He seemed to understand something in his head but did not completely understand it.

He immediately jumped back and looked at it.

He went directly to when the people at that table had to settle the bill.

Fatty walked over with his fat body, took out the bill, and placed it in front of the person. He said, "You spent a total of 3,200 ryo!"

"???"

The young man sitting opposite No. 1 was dumbfounded. He didn't know what was going on. He frowned and asked, "Boss, are you sure? We only ordered a pot of tea and three plates of pudding. How could it cost more than 3,000 ryo?"

"The tea you ordered is 200 ryo, and the pudding is 1,000 ryo per serving. The price is clear and fair." The fatty directly took out a menu. It was the menu that the waiter handed over just now.

The moment the fatty took out the menu.

Aoba thought of something.

The scene in this memory fragment froze.

At the same time.

Aoba looked at the menu and found that the tea price did not change. It was the same as the normal menu. However, there was an extra pudding where the original menu was blank; the selling price was 1000 ryo per serving.

"1,000 ryo for one serving of pudding. Why don't you just go and rob money? I don't have money. Why don't you ask her for it?" The young man suddenly felt that he had fallen into a trap. He realized that No. 1 in front of him was not a good person at all. She should be with the owner of the teahouse. This was a trap that they had set up together.

"It doesn't matter what you say. Today, either you settle the bill or don't think of leaving our teahouse in good condition!"

As the fatty spoke, he suddenly waved his hand. One by one, people walked out and instantly surrounded the young man.

However.

The No. 1 who had contributed everything.

It was as if nothing had happened.

She just turned around and left.

"..."

When Aoba saw this scene, he suddenly opened his eyes and withdrew from the memory. He couldn't help but feel a little shocked. So the Ninja World also had this kind of thing. This is too real!

"Aoba, did you find anything this time?" Fugaku immediately asked. He felt that this time, Aoba had read the memory for a long time, or perhaps he was more immersed and might bring some more special information and clues to solve the case.

"There are indeed some, but there is still no specific identity of the white-haired murderer. However, there are some new discoveries." Aoba nodded. He was still angry about what the owner of the teahouse had done. Such a thing actually happened in Konohagakure. This really shows that the Third Hokage has been ineffective.

"Tell me!" Fugaku's eyes suddenly lit up. He liked to hear clues. If there were no clues, he would definitely feel uncomfortable.

"The white-haired murderer also killed this teahouse owner. Although I didn't see his white hair this time, I could tell from his voice that they were the same person!" Aoba first tells Fugaku about the white-haired murderer.

"I can feel it too!" Fugaku nodded. He had already noticed this, but it was not that Aoba's words were useless but it made him more confident about this matter.

"I saw in the memory of this teahouse owner that this white-haired murderer broke in while he was eating pudding!"

Aoba began to talk about the scene at that time.

"The white-haired murderer first used medicine to make the teahouse owner faint. Then, the murderer continuously stuffed pudding into his mouth. Finally, the murderer stuffed all the pudding into his nose, causing the owner to suffocate to death." Aoba said in a deep voice.

"This is the same as what Yamagata Ken-sensei gave me." Fugaku nodded again.

"During this process, the white-haired murderer told him that he had bought pudding in the teahouse. He was one of the victims. And it might have been a long time. Moreover, he felt that the teahouse owner had forgotten about him. I agree with this point. The teahouse owner should really not remember that there was such a thing because he cheated too many people." Aoba said slowly. He not only talked about memories but also added his own judgment.

"Why is a teahouse selling pudding?" Fugaku asked doubtfully. When he heard Aoba's words, it was an instinctive reaction.

"At first, I didn't know why. Then I dug deep into the memory of this teahouse owner and found something very amazing." Aoba pretended to be mysterious and said.

"What is it?" Fugaku's curiosity had been completely aroused. He stared at Aoba with wide eyes and couldn't wait to ask. He really wanted to hear Aoba's next words.

"The owner of this teahouse loves to eat pudding, and then he thought of a wine... pudding's method, and then through that pudding method, he pulled the guest to the teahouse to order pudding and then blackmail them with a high pudding price. Each pudding is priced at 1,000 ryo in the teahouse." Aoba used the clearest and shortest words he could express to tell what the teahouse owner had done.

"What?"

"1,000 ryo?"

"Why doesn't he go and rob?"

"No!"

"Isn't he robbing?"

"Didn't anyone resist?"

After hearing what Aoba said, Fugaku was a little dumbfounded. He had been in Konoha Military Police Force for many years but had never heard of such a ridiculous thing. It was just a pudding, and even 100 ryo was already expensive. He dared to sell it for a high price of 1,000 ryo!

"In the teahouse owner's territory, dozens of people would surround him if he didn't pay. It was like a gang fight. How could ordinary people dare to provoke the teahouse owner? So in the end, they had to pay the bill to settle the matter." Aoba shook his head and said. This was not only the way to deal with the Ninja World but also in the real world. In the end, many people who met the "Jiu Tuo Nv" were forced to suffer in silence. They all swallowed the bitter water into their stomachs and taught these things as experience. Take these as a lesson learned and be extra cautious in the future.

"So, you mean to say that the white-haired murderer was one of the teahouse owner's victims?" Fugaku suddenly felt that this case was not so difficult because he finally found some clues. In the past, he could not even find a little motive and did not know the direction of this white-haired murderer's revenge.

"That's right! This is also what he stressed when he killed him!" Aoba nodded and said.

"Then it can be said that this white-haired murderer has been trying to gather all the people with who he had grudges in the past and settle them one by one!"

Fugaku raised his right hand and pinched his chin. He fell into deep thought. His brain began to run quickly, and he was making quick deductions on the entire incident.

"This white-haired murderer could endure for such a long time without taking revenge. Now that he suddenly took revenge, it means that there might be some changes in his peaceful and stable life!"

"Let me guess..."

"He may want to betray the village, and there will be too few opportunities for revenge in the future!"

"It is also possible that he is about to go to the Third Ninja World War battlefield. He is afraid that he will not be able to come back alive and intends to take revenge before he leaves."

"And..."

Fugaku analyzed them one by one. His brain worked very fast, and all he thought about was why the white-haired murderer's emotions suddenly burst out that had been suppressed for so many years.

"But."

"One thing is certain."

"That is, this white-haired murderer is very likely to commit another crime."

"After all, the murderers he chose were people who had conflicts with him. As long as there are people in the world that he remembers, he will continue to act!"

"Now, the white-haired murderer can no longer hold it in!"

"It is absolutely impossible for him to stop before he completely eradicates his target!"

"More importantly..."

"He has already killed four people in a row. He should have already experienced the pleasure of killing his enemies. He will continue!"

Fugaku nodded. His brain worked quickly. He guessed many things about this white-haired murderer, but what made him uncomfortable was...

He did not know the identity of that person at all.

"Brother Fugaku, I have told you everything I know. I will not participate in the analysis and reasoning. I believe you, Konoha Military Police Force, can complete such a small task." Aoba said lightly.

"I'll send you back."

Fugaku nodded immediately. Then, he pushed the corpse back into the cold storage room. Then, he took the lead and walked to the door. It seemed that he was going to leave with Aoba.

"Brother Fugaku, I can go back by myself. You can go back to Konoha Military Police Force directly. You should hurry up and deal with the case. If you catch that person early, the village will become safer." Aoba waved his hand and said. He did not stand on ceremony with Fugaku at all.

"No... Aoba... Are you sure you're okay?" Fugaku asked, stunned.

"What problem can I have? I don't know the white-haired murderer, so we don't have any grudges. Moreover, wouldn't it be good for you if I could lure him out?" Aoba said lightly.

"You said these words very easily, but you also know the strength of that white-haired murderer. He defeated even Ishida Yamato. If he found out because you helped me read memories, he would likely kill you. So I will send you back!" Fugaku insisted.

"Okay, if you are really willing to send me, I have no objection. But I still say my point, that is, I have already reported the information to you, and killing has no point. Moreover, even without me, other ninjas of the Yamanaka clan could read the memory. This worry is unnecessary." Aoba shook his head and said.

"Hahahahahaha, just take it that I am concerned about you. I don't want to let you encounter danger just after inviting you over. I will feel very uncomfortable!" Fugaku insisted.

"I think you should go back and deal with the case. If you have free time, you can rest for a while. Otherwise, your body won't be able to take it!" Aoba expressed his opinion again because if he did not go with Fugaku, he could directly use Hiraishin no Jutsu(Flying Thunder God Technique) and quickly return to the dormitory. There was no need for such trouble.

"No matter how busy I am, if I can invite you over, I can still send you back. I have to do things from the beginning to the end!" Fugaku refused to budge.

"Then come with me!"

Aoba's face was full of helplessness. He did not say anything else.

Fugaku followed behind Aoba. He did not say anything but went to think about the information that Aoba had just given him.

All of a sudden.

The two left Konohagakure hospital and walked in the direction of Anbu's dormitory.

After the two of them had walked out for more than ten minutes.

"Aoba, do you think there will be a case tonight?" Fugaku seemed to be unable to understand something. He raised his eyes to look at the moon in the sky and could not help but mutter.

"Hush!"

Aoba suddenly widened his eyes. His gaze crossed the darkness in front of him and landed on a man wearing a cloak. The person held a girl around fifteen or sixteen in a princess carry.

Fugaku was suddenly shocked by Aoba's action. He instantly looked forward with rapt attention. His pitch-black pupils immediately became three tomoe Sharingan, and his vision became clear.

"He is..."

Fugaku's complexion was incomparably serious, and his pair of blood-colored eyes erupted with intense anger.

"The white-haired murderer!"

Chapter 344: Nara Saki

Fugaku stared at the figure not far away. His face was very serious. He did not realize that he had just come out of Konoha Hospital and encountered such a thing. It was too much of a coincidence.

"Yes."

Aoba said in a low voice. After he said this, he looked at Fugaku in surprise.

Fugaku was indeed the leader of the younger generation of the Konoha Military Police Force.

It was just a back view.

He had already determined that the other party was the white-haired murderer.

Very sharp!

Aoba silently praised Fugaku in his heart. No matter what, he had seen the white-haired murderer in the memory.

However, Fugaku had never seen anything. All he knew was the characteristics of the white-haired murderer that he had brought out.

He could make a judgment like this.

It was still very powerful!

"This person is holding a young girl in his arms. It looks like he is preparing to make a move. Now, cooperate with me to capture the white-haired murderer. You take good care of the unconscious young girl!" Fugaku immediately entered the state and assigned the tasks. He told Aoba what he had to do.

"Okay." Aoba nodded. At this time, he had already seen the white-haired murderer in front of him. Even if he did not want to, he did not have enough reason to refuse Fugaku. After all, he had seen such a scene on the spot.

"Then leave the white-haired murderer to me!"

Fugaku's blood-red eyes flashed with a cold light. He had long disliked this white-haired murderer. Now that he had suddenly met him, he could not let him go.

"Be careful; the other party has drugs," Aoba said in a low voice.

"Don't worry!"

Fugaku suddenly jumped up and chased the white-haired murderer extremely fast. After considering it midnight, he did not shout in the village and chose to chase quietly.

Even so.

The sound of Fugaku's quick movements still reached the ears of the white-haired murderer.

"Not good!"

The white-haired murderer's heart tightened, and he suddenly quickened his pace.

Swish!

At this moment.

Fugaku directly caught up with the white-haired murderer. The speed was so fast that the white-haired murderer did not even have time to exclaim.

"I can't go on like this!"

The white-haired murderer immediately realized that if he continued to carry the girl in his arms, he would not be able to do what he wanted to do and would not even have the chance to escape.

In an instant.

The white-haired murderer immediately made a decisive decision. He used all the strength in his body and threw the girl in his arms back fiercely.

The girl drew a parabola in the air and smashed toward Fugaku, who was chasing after him.

He threw the young girl out like this.

Not only did he lose a burden and increase his speed, but he could also use it to interfere with the Konoha Military Police Force person chasing after him.

He did not believe the person chasing him would directly ignore the young girl.

Since his goal could not be achieved.

Then at least run away first!

Instantly.

After losing the young girl, the white-haired murderer's speed suddenly increased by a large chunk, instantly pulling away a bit from Fugaku.

He planned to throw Fugaku off in one wave.

And then escape to heaven!

However.

Something unexpected happened.

Fugaku ignored the girl thrown out and directly chased after the white-haired murderer who was running away. He had no intention of letting that person go at all.

"???"

Many question marks appeared on the head of the white-haired murderer. This was not the Konoha Military Police Force's style of doing things!

He had already investigated Konoha Military Police Force, dominated by the Uchiha clan, in detail.

In the process of the pursuit.

The other party often focused on saving people!

Why did he keep chasing like this?

However.

The white-haired murderer did not have time to think about it. He could not care about anything now. He used all his strength just to run faster.

"Where are you running too!"

Fugaku could not help but shout. Even he himself could not say why. It seemed that if he did not shout when he was catching people, he would feel that his momentum was strange.

In a split second.

Fugaku's figure chased after the white-haired murderer. His speed was getting faster and faster, and the gap between the two was getting closer and closer.

Aoba witnessed this scene with his own eyes. There was no change on the face behind the mask. He had long seen Fugaku's pursuit ability. At that time, his identity was still the disguised Satsuma Rentaro.

Just now, he also saw the skills of this white-haired murderer.

He was not a match for Fugaku at all.

Well...

After thinking about it, Aoba felt that he was worrying too much.

Now that Fugaku had opened his Mangekyo Sharingan, let alone a mere white-haired murderer, there were only a few people in the entire Konohagakure who could be Fugaku's opponent.

Uchiha clan members.

Opening Sharingan and not opening were completely different; they could be said to be two types of Uchiha!

And in the opening of Sharingan.

The number of tomoe also showed the Sharingan ability.

However...

No matter how many tomoe's Sharingan it was.

There was no way for them to be compared to the Mangekyo Sharingan!

Once the Uchiha clan members opened their Mangekyo Sharingan, it was like having a cheat, completely displaying a different power.

Fugaku chased after the murderer.

Aoba accurately positioned where the girl would land and gently raised his hand to catch her.

Chokeijugan no Jutsu(Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique)!

When Aoba's hands touched this girl's body, he immediately controlled his chakra and used Chokeijugan no Jutsu(Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique) to catch her perfectly.

In fact.

This was not because Aoba was afraid that this girl's weight would hurt him.

It was because he was afraid that the force of the fall would be too great. If he didn't pay attention, he would cause secondary damage to the girl and so on...

Of course.

The thing he was most worried about was waking the girl up.

It would be troublesome when the time came.

After catching the girl, Aoba began to size up the girl. The girl looked about the same age as him. She was dressed in plain clothes and looked neat. Her long black hair was combed into a scorpion braid hanging behind her back. The facial features on her oval face looked quite delicate. Her long eyelashes were pressed together, and her eyes were closed tightly. She looked like she was asleep. She seems to be dreaming some sweet dreams base on her symmetrical breathing.

"It seems that she was drugged."

Aoba only looked at her once and immediately removed Chokeijugan no Jutsu(Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique). The girl's weight was pressed on his hands.

After that.

Aoba directly put the young girl down and then placed her on a chair next to the alley. He placed the young girl directly there and laid her down.

At this time.

Just as Aoba pulled out his hand, the young girl suddenly moved. The latter directly stretched out her hand and grabbed Aoba's wrist.

This kind of situation was something that Aoba did not expect. However, he was wearing a mask and did not expose his identity at all. How could he be afraid of this young girl? He almost dodged the young girl's hand in a flash.

The next moment.

Aoba suddenly felt a strange power surge into his body, directly controlling him.

"What do you want to do to me?"

The girl's crisp voice sounded. Then she raised her hand to rub her eyes and jumped up, standing directly in front of Aoba.

"He's actually wearing a mask!"

The girl's voice was filled with deep dissatisfaction. She lowered her head and looked down. Just as she lowered her head, Aoba felt a binding force controlling his body to lower his head.

This force was extremely strange.

It was as if something was pressing down on him.

Forcing him to make a move.

Aoba had a vague feeling that as long as he used brute force, he could break through this restraint. However, it was possible to hurt the girl in front of him. Moreover, he also wanted to see what kind of plans this girl had.

Suddenly.

Aoba let the force lower his head. In his sight, he could see a black shadow under his feet. This shadow was connected to the girl.

'It turned out to be someone from the Nara clan!'

Aoba suddenly understood. He hadn't noticed just now that the dosage of this girl from Nara's clan wasn't high. She was already on the verge of awakening. After being thrown out and tossed about for a bit, she woke up when he placed her on the chair. This was something he hadn't considered.

'A little interesting.'

Aoba looked at himself, who was controlled by the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique).

This was the first time he felt this way.

"Now, I will take off your mask and see who you are!" The girl from Nara Clan immediately raised her right hand. A binding force surged toward Aoba when she raised her right hand. Aoba's right hand also grabbed his face.

At this time.

Aoba clearly felt that powerful binding force.

This made him lament that the Nara Clan's secret technique could be seen. However, when the person was proficient in using it and had sufficient chakra, even jonin would not be able to easily break free of this binding force in a short period of time.

"You are mistaken. I am not the one who kidnapped you. I am the one who saved you." Aoba's gaze fell on the body of this Nara clan girl in front of him. He did not excessively resist her technique, nor did he completely let the other party control him. Therefore, when he raised his hand to his shoulder, the other party's hand was a little unable to lift. It felt as if he was lifting iron, incomparably heavy.

"I don't care who you are!" The girl from the Nara clan said unhappily. When she said this, she was still using all her strength to lift her arm and grab at her face. However, this process did not seem to be that easy. She could not help but say with some dissatisfaction, "I will definitely take off your masks."

"Then try it."

Aoba looked at the girl in front of him. Although she looked a little rude, he did not find her annoying. He did not know if it was because she was Nara. Moreover, he had to wait here for Fugaku to come back. He could not leave this girl here alone. Since he was waiting anyway. He might as well play with her.

Aoba did not use too much strength. From his appearance, it was as if the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique) controlled him. He could not move and made the same move as the girl in front of him.

But...

Only this girl knew best.

Right now, she was in a very delicate situation.

"Why are you so heavy?"

The girl from the Nara clan asked doubtfully. She had used all of her strength but could not lift her hand even a little bit. Her body was trembling slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead and cheeks.

Facing this girl's question, Aoba simply did not speak. He just stood there like a statue.

'Wrong!!'

The pupils of this girl from the Nara clan suddenly shrank, and her eyes flashed with a strong sense of horror.

She suddenly realized a problem.

It was not that the person in front of her was too heavy!

It was because she was too weak.

'No, it might be the drug that had weakened me!'

'I have not recovered my strength yet!'

'Otherwise...'

'With my strength, how could I not restrain such a person?'

'Absolutely impossible!'

"You just said you were not the one who kidnapped me but the one who saved me. Then why are you wearing a mask to save me? And even if you saved me, you have to tell me your name and let me thank you properly!" The girl rolled her eyes and began to use words to get Aoba's words. Moreover, she hoped that she could use this method to make Aoba relax a little so that she could better bind him.

However...

As the girl finished speaking. The original appearance of this chapter can be found at N0v3l.B1n.

It was like a stone sinking into the sea.

There was no reply at all.

The person in front of her, trapped by the shadow she created using Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique), was like a petrified statue standing there without any reaction.

If this person had not spoken just now.

The girl would probably think that this was really a statue.

"Ah..."

"No way!"

"Are you that bored?"

"This is too boring!"

This girl from the Nara clan continuously launched verbal attacks at Aoba. However, her body still used the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique). This technique was, in name, restraining the other party, but in reality, even she was unable to move at all in the process of casting the technique. She was directly locked in a stalemate with Aoba. She could only blink her eyes to express her emotions when she spoke.

Of course.

Such a scene fell into Aoba's line of sight.

It made Aoba feel a little emotional.

Even if it was just staring...

The acting of this girl from the Nara clan was far better than some of the big shots he had seen on TV in the modern world.

"Alright..."

"I believe you..."

"I'm sure you saved me..."

"Can you tell me your name?"

The tone of this girl from the Nara clan suddenly collapsed, as if she had accepted her fate. As she spoke, she even pouted her lips, looking quite cute.

"..."

When Aoba saw this, he directly closed his eyes. He was simply too lazy to pay attention to this girl.

'What kind of joke is this!'

'If you really think of me as the person who saved you!'

'Why are you still insisting on using the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique)?'

'You didn't put this technique away.'

'Yet you actually dare to say that you believe me...'

Aoba felt a little helpless in his heart. He didn't even sleep well before being dragged into this matter.

Originally, he wanted to help Fugaku catch that white-haired murderer.

This was also pretty good...

But...

Who would have thought this girl had mistaken him for the villain who took her away?

Now, he didn't want to say a word.

He will just wait for Konoha Military Police Force's Uncle Fugaku to come and explain.

He didn't want to waste his breath right now.

The girl from the Nara clan blinked her eyes and stared at Aoba. Her collapsed face immediately returned to normal. Just now, she had used several clever tricks to lure this person in front of her to take the bait. But there was no way at all.

For a moment.

A strong sense of defeat emerged in her heart.

She had always been very confident in her IQ. However, she didn't use her intelligence to learn ninjutsu and make battle plans. It was all some clever tricks. But at this moment, she found that her cleverness was completely useless in front of this dull lump.

Humph!

This girl from the Nara clan snorted in her heart. Then, she was ready to withdraw her hand. She was a little tired of this pose.

"Eh?!"

Her pupils contracted slightly. Just now, she had discovered a very terrifying thing. It could be said that it had completely exceeded her expectations.

She...

She could no longer move!

She can't move her raised hand!

The feeling she felt now was like when she was a child learning Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique). Her father's shadow bound her, and she couldn't move at all.

This was the feeling she had now.

"You... you are so heavy..."

The sweat on this girl's forehead from the Nara clan became even more. She wanted to lift her legs and walk out but could not even lift her feet.

"Something is wrong!"

The expression on her face began to panic. She suddenly realized something even more urgent and terrifying. No matter what she wanted to do, raise her hands, lift her feet, turn her neck, or something like that, as long as their shadow was connected, she could not do it. This feeling was like using the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique) to control a motionless statue.

"Whose shadow is this?"

"You know the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique)?"

"Are you a member of the Nara clan?"

"You used the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique) on me while I was not paying attention?"

"No..."

"It should not be like that."

"But why are you so heavy?"

"..."

The girl from the Nara clan began to talk to herself. She had never encountered such a situation since she learned the secret technique of her clan when she was young.

Now, if such a scene was reflected in the eyes of people who don't know.

They would probably think this was a technique the masked ninja used.

Not to mention that she had not controlled the other party.

She directly controlled herself to death...

This situation directly made her dumbfounded. She didn't know how what to say at all. She was completely confused.

She was very clear in her heart.

Unless she took the initiative to undo the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique).

Otherwise, she might not be able to move at all.

"Hey!"

"Can you say something?"

"It's boring for you to be like this!"

"If you don't say anything..."

"The two of us can only be bound together like this!"

The girl from the Nara clan said rather helplessly. She could not control this person in front of her right now, but she did not dare to undo the technique. After all, she had no way of determining whether this person was good or bad. If something went wrong once the technique was undone, she could say there was nothing she could do about it.

After her voice fell...

There was still silence.

The masked man in front of her completely ignored her.

"Damn it!"

The girl was so angry that she wanted to stamp her foot but could not lift her leg. Such a simple way to vent her emotions was not successful. In the end, she could only heave a sigh, and her facial expression completely collapsed.

This time, it was not a play.

It was true.

She was completely helpless.

...

On the other side.

Fugaku chased after the white-haired murderer not far away with a blood-colored three-tomoe Sharingan. He was in a very angry state.

At this time.

He had already poured all his feelings for Sekai into this side.

During the war period.

Killing the enemy and being killed by the enemy. This was a very normal phenomenon and also a very normal pain.

But...

If you were killed by your own people!

That was simply the humiliation of humiliation!

Fugaku would rather commit suicide than die at the hands of his own people!

Of course.

If the person who attacked him was someone very important to him...

Perhaps it was another outcome!

Fugaku stared with his three tomoe Sharingan. He did not use his Mangekyo Sharingan, not only because this white-haired murderer was not worthy of him using it, but also because the three tomoe Sharingan was like a dragon-slaying knife used by a chicken butcherer. In addition, he had accumulated experience from the last time he was chasing after a Kirigakure ninja, and that was not to use the Mangekyo Sharingan easily when chasing people. It did not help chase people; it might even have a negative effect, causing the pursuit to fail.

Swish!

Fugaku's figure quickly shuttled through Konohagakure. If it was a forest, he might encounter some difficulties, but he was a super rookie in the Konoha Military Police Force. One day, he would inherit the Konoha Military Police Force captain position. The most common thing he did in daily life was to patrol Konohagakure. He was familiar with Konohagakure street, and no one could run away from him in Konohagakure's residential area.

The white-haired murderer ran in the front. He had already displayed his speed to the extreme, but he found that the speed of the ninja chasing him was even faster. The distance between the two did not open but was getting closer and closer, almost catching up.

He couldn't run away!

The white-haired murderer was already panicking.

People were often like this.

If Fugaku was as fast as him, he could still use his strong will to escape and run with all his might.

But in this situation.

All kinds of despair began to emerge in his heart.

At this time.

Fugaku, following closely behind, suddenly had his eyes light up. He discovered that when the white-haired murderer's mood fluctuated, his movements changed a little. His speed suddenly slowed down a lot. He immediately reached into the ninja bag and grabbed several shurikens.

Immediately after.

Fugaku threw the shuriken in his hand at the white-haired murderer.

In an instant, the shuriken pierced the night sky.

It shot toward the white-haired killer.

The speed was extremely fast.

It was far faster than the speed of the white-haired murderer.

The shuriken flew toward the white-haired murderer. However, it was as if they had been shot in the wrong direction and did not touch him at all.

"That's it?"

The white-haired murderer was stunned for a moment. He did not expect the ninja chasing after him to be so weak. Even the most basic ninja throwing skill was so poor.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!

However, at this moment.

The sound of metal clashing against metal rang out in front of the white-haired murderer.

The shuriken collided with each other as they spun, then flew away.

"Huh?"

When the white-haired murderer saw this scene, he was completely stunned. He was instantly dumbfounded. He had never seen such an operation before.

'Is this a newbie?'

'Did he throw the shuriken randomly?'

'Why did it collide with each other?'

'How could such a person be Konoha Military Police Force's ninja?'

Puchi!

Puchi!

Puchi!

...

However, just as the white-haired murderer laughed at Fugaku for not using the shuriken properly, his body suddenly trembled, and his entire lower body felt a heart-wrenching pain.

Instantly.

He staggered.

In an instant, his center of gravity became unstable.

He was unable to maintain his running posture.

His entire body directly fell to the ground, heavily falling down, and he slapped the ground directly with his face as the focus.

"What's going on?"

Until the moment the white-haired murderer fell, he did not know why his knees and ankles suddenly seemed to have been stabbed. A heart-wrenching pain made him unable to exert his strength, and he fell directly to the ground.

Swish!

At this moment.

Fugaku's figure flashed and directly appeared behind the white-haired murderer. He suddenly stomped heavily on the back of the white-haired murderer.

Bang!

Accompanied by the sound of a collision.

The white-haired murderer slammed heavily on the ground. His whole body was directly stuck to the ground. The place where the shuriken stabbed his body was penetrated deeper because of the tight squeeze with the ground.

"OOWWW..."

The white-haired murderer immediately felt an even stronger pain. His eyes widened, and his eyes were filled with bright red blood. The pain in his body completely stimulated him.

"Now you know the pain?"

Fugaku stared at the white-haired murderer who had been pressed to the ground by him, and the corners of his mouth curled up in a disdainful arc.

"Why didn't you feel any pain when you tortured those four people?"

"But yes..."

"At that time, the pain was not on your body, but on their bodies. Of course, you wouldn't feel pain!"

"What a pity."

"You won't have the chance to do those things again!"

Fugaku lowered his head and grabbed the back of this white-haired murderer's neck. Powerful chakra surged out from his fingertips, directly sealing the chakra pathway of this white-haired murderer, making the latter unable to do anything else.

Immediately after.

Fugaku touched the ninja pouch of this white-haired murderer and directly took out everything inside.

There was a medicine bottle inside.

There were also several ninja tools.

There was also a shriveled soda can.

Apart from that.

There was nothing else.

However.

The thing that attracted Fugaku the most in these things was the medicine bottle. He was almost sure that the contents of that medicine bottle knocked out those victims, including the girl.

"What else do you have to say now?"

Fugaku stuffed these things back into that person's ninja pouch. Then, he directly pulled the pouch down and held it in his hand. Then, he pulled the white-haired devil up and walked toward Konoha Military Police Force.

After the white-haired murderer heard Fugaku's words, he fell silent. He did not say a word and allowed Fugaku to turn him around.

Instantly.

Fugaku's gaze landed on the white-hair murderer's face.

The first thing he saw was a strand of white hair.

"It's you!"

Fugaku's pupils contracted slightly. He recognized the person in front of him. Not long ago, he had seen this person; his name was Kidoshiro!

"How could it be you?"

"Why has your hair turned white?"

"What happened?"

Fugaku asked Kidoshiro repeatedly. In his opinion, this person had become different from his previous impression. He no longer had the same feeling as before. Now he looked even more gloomy.

"..."

Kidoshiro didn't say a word, as if he knew nothing. He did not even look at Fugaku as if he had accepted his fate.

"Alright, it's fine if you don't want to say it. I will naturally find a way to find your problem later!"

When Fugaku saw Kidoshiro's appearance, he simply sneered. He ignored this person and directly brought him back to where he came from.

...

More than ten minutes later.

Fugaku walked to the place where he had just discovered Kidoshiro.

In a split second.

The scene in front of him stunned him.

"What are you guys doing?"

The corners of Fugaku's mouth twitched violently. In his line of sight, Aoba, who was wearing an Anbu uniform and a mask, was standing opposite the girl who had just been thrown out. Their movements were exactly the same. They just raised their hands in the air, revealing strange things everywhere.

"You are... Konoha Military Police Force's ninja?"

When the girl from the Nara clan saw Fugaku, her eyes suddenly lit up. She seemed to be shining brightly in the night sky, showing a feeling of radiance.

"Yes."

When Fugaku saw the girl in front of him, combined with the latter's question, he instinctively nodded. Then, he looked at Aoba, and the question mark on his head did not disappear.

"What... are you guys doing?"

Fugaku asked again. He did not get the answer he wanted just now. He could not help but ask again.

It was just...

When Fugaku asked this question.

He didn't notice Kidoshiro next to him, who was staring at the girl from the Nara clan.

"Great!"

"You really are Konoha Military Police Force's ninja!"

"This person launched a sneak attack on me in the middle of the night!"

"He knocked me out and placed me here in an attempt to do something bad to me!"

"Now I have bound him."

"Hurry up and take him away!"

This girl from the Nara clan had already determined that the person who had attacked her was Aoba. In fact, this could not be completely blamed on her. From the moment she regained consciousness, she had only seen Aoba. She had not seen anyone else. For her, she instinctively thought that the person who kidnaped her was Aoba.

Although Aoba had argued that he was not the one who kidnaped her but the person who had saved her, she did not dare to believe such a thing before she was certain. After all, if she was not careful, she might fall into the other party's trap.

She was very clear.

The person who had stunned her.

There was a drug in his hands!

She would rather stay here and wait for others to come and help her than take the risk.

This was the most conservative and safest method she got after thorough analysis.

"Cough... cough..."

Fugaku raised his eyes and looked at Aoba. His face revealed an expression as if he was watching a show. He looked like he was a bystander. He said, "Didn't you explain it to her?"

"Do you think an explanation is useful?" Aoba said helplessly. It wasn't like he hadn't said it before. However, after he knew that it was useless, he simply didn't say it. In any case, Fugaku would return. To him, this was also the simplest and most stable solution.

"Do you know each other?"

The girl from the Nara clan narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Fugaku. Then, she frowned and turned to look at Aoba. She instantly had an idea in her heart.

"It was you who saved me, right? I misunderstood you!"

This girl was not a fool. Not only was she not a fool, but she was also somewhat clever. She knew in her heart that if the person in front of her was not the one who kidnapped her, then he was the one who had saved her. Thus, after seeing Fugaku say these words, she immediately had an answer in her heart.

However...

She still did not release the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique). She had to wait for Fugaku to give her a direct answer. Otherwise, it might still be a risky move.

She had already been attacked once.

Then she can't be careless for the second time.

Otherwise, it was really unreasonable!

"Hahahaha, let him go. He is not the one who tried to kidnap you but the one who helped me save you. If he were not here, I would not be able to catch Kidoshiro so quickly... This white-haired murderer!" Fugaku nodded to the girl and said. He looked at Aoba again, and there was an indescribable feeling of wanting to laugh in his heart. Then he asked the girl, "Didn't you see that he was wearing an Anbu uniform?"

"I saw it!"

The girl from the Nara clan nodded after hearing Fugaku's words. Then, she said meaningfully, "Who said that an Anbu wouldn't be a bad person? I couldn't believe anyone in the situation at that time!"

"But..."

The girl's words suddenly changed. She smiled at Fugaku and said, "I still believe in Konoha Military Police Force's people!"

After that.

The girl immediately released the Kagemane no Jutsu(Shadow Imitation Technique) that was already a burden to her.

Suddenly.

The chakra slowly dispersed.

The shadow on the ground suddenly retreated from Aoba's body bit by bit and returned back to the girl.

"I'm so tired..."

After the girl undid the technique, she immediately moved her joints. She had been copying Aoba's action just now. It was as if she had been bound. She felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Come with me to Konoha Military Police Force!"

Fugaku's gaze first focused on the girl. Then, he turned to look at Aoba and smiled at him, "You are destined to have a sleepless night tonight."

"It's fine."

Aoba waved his hand. He felt that this was also quite good. He directly dealt with the matters here. There was no need to drag things too far. Tomorrow, he would no longer need to worry about this case.

"Okay!"

The girl from the Nara clan quickly nodded. She also had some questions she wanted to ask. Even if Fugaku did not bring her along, she would still follow to Konoha Military Police Force to ask.

"You guys come with me!"

Fugaku grabbed Kidoshiro and walked in front. The girl from the Nara clan followed behind Aoba. The four of them walked into the Konoha Military Police Force direction together.

The girl from the Nara clan walked at the back. Her gaze floated on Fugaku and then looked at the cloaked Kidoshiro and frowned slightly.

"Could this person be the one who attacked me?" The girl couldn't help but ask.

"That's right," Fugaku replied.

"How come I don't know him?" The girl narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Kidoshiro's face from behind. She was sure that she had never seen this person.

"Haven't you seen him before?" Fugaku was stunned and said, "He seems to have graduated one or two years earlier than you!"

"I'm sure I haven't seen him before!" The girl nodded. However, she obviously had no intention of continuing to linger on this topic. After all, she felt that the question was just that she knew few people. Then, she turned to look at Aoba and asked, "What's your name?"

"..."

Aoba was speechless. He didn't know why the topic suddenly came to him. However, he didn't want to get entangled with this girl. He just wanted to hurry to Konoha Military Police Force to end this matter.

The girl stared at Aoba with a look of expectation.

She waited for a while.

Seeing that the other party did not react at all.

He had no intention of responding to her at all.

She immediately pursed her lips.

She then rolled her eyes at Aoba.

"Boring!"

"Miser!"

"Dull!"

This girl from the Nara clan continuously said a few words to describe Aoba, and her angry tone amused Fugaku, who was walking in front of her.

Not long after.

The four of them arrived at Konoha Military Police Force's entrance.

This time, it was different from the time when Aoba came. When Konoha Military Police Force's ninjas guarding the entrance saw that Fugaku was holding a person, they immediately greeted him.

"Inform Akaru-sama, tell him that the murderer of the recent murder has been found, and now I will interrogate him overnight," Fugaku said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" When the ninja heard this, he quickly walked out and disappeared.

"Continue to guard here!"

Fugaku said to the other ninja.

After he finished speaking.

He escorted Kidoshiro inside Konoha Military Police Force.

Aoba and the girl from the Nara clan followed behind.

They walked into a dark corridor.

Then, they arrived in front of a room.

Fugaku pushed open the room. He did not close the door. Instead, he left the way in for the two people behind him.

Aoba and the girl from the Nara clan walked in together.

Fugaku took off Kidoshiro's cloak and pressed him onto a chair with his hands and feet bound.

On this chair.

Even a ninja could not move easily.

Moreover, he was unable to form seals with his hands.

It played a great restraining role.

"The two of you can sit anywhere you want. Logically speaking, no one should participate in the interrogation. However, it has something to do with you, so it doesn't matter." Fugaku nodded at the two of them. He knew this was against the rules, but his heart was in a good and bad mood now, so he didn't care about these rules.

There were actually two points here.

He was in a good mood because he had caught the murderer!

However, he was in a bad mood because the murderer was a Kidoshiro he knew. Moreover, this person had actually killed someone from the village. This made him unable to accept and extremely resentful.

"Alright, alright!"

After hearing Fugaku's words, the girl from the Nara clan immediately sat down in a chair with great satisfaction. She was still a little curious about such a scene. After all, she had never experienced it before. Moreover, she still had many questions waiting to be answered.

Aoba did not say anything.

He sat down directly.

His eyes stared at Kidoshiro sitting on a chair not far away in front of him. He was very sure that this person was the white-haired murderer that he had met in the memories of the four people. There was absolutely no possibility of a mistake.

Fugaku sat next to the girl from the Nara clan, who happened to be sandwiched between Fugaku and Aoba.

"Let me ask you first!"

Fugaku raised his eyes and looked at the girl. His eyes had already changed from blood-red Sharingan to pitch-black eyes after grabbing Kidoshiro.

"You are Nara Saki of Nara Clan. I didn't remember wrongly, right?" With just a glance, Fugaku knew who this person was. This was something he had been doing seriously after Sekai died. He planned to remember everyone in Konohagakure. This way, he would be able to solve any unexpected problems with ease.

"You actually know me!"

After hearing Fugaku's words, Nara Saki immediately widened her eyes. Her eyes were filled with shock. She had a whole new level of respect for this Konoha Military Police Force ninja.

"This is a normal operation. There is no need to be so surprised. Tell me about your matter. What actually happened? Why did you run out in the middle of the night and get kidnapped?" Fugaku did not linger on the meaningless topic with Nara Saki. He felt there was nothing to be proud of for him to remember everyone in the village.

"It's like this..."

Nara Saki could not help but pout. Memories flashed in her eyes. She seemed to be thinking about what had happened earlier and what exactly had happened.

At this moment.

Aoba frowned slightly behind the mask.

Nara Saki.

He seemed to have heard this name somewhere before.

But the impression was not very deep.

Moreover, he was certain that he had never seen this girl before. Perhaps it was from some person's memories...

For Aoba.

The more memories you read, the more information you can grasp.

But.

This would also cause him to encounter some memory points.

He couldn't tell if it was his own memory.

Or a memory that he had read.

In a sense, it was a memory.

This was also a rather troublesome matter...

Aoba did not open his mouth to ask anything or make any special movements. He only silently listened to the girl named Nara Saki beside him talk about what had just happened.

He was somewhat curious about what exactly had happened to this girl. Just like what Fugaku had asked, why was she still outside at such a late hour?

Nara Saki raised her hands and propped them on the table with her elbows. She spread out her hands to support her chin, her eyes staring at Kidoshiro, who was tied up in front of her.

"Actually..."

"It's not that I didn't sleep; it's just that I woke up too early."

"I have an appointment with Rin..."

"AHH!"

When Nara Saki said this, she suddenly slapped her thigh. She suddenly realized a very important problem.

"I haven't gone to see Rin yet!"

"I let Rin wait!"

"Oh my god!"

"Why did I forget everything?"

Saki widened her eyes. Her expression became very strange, and her eyebrows were filled with annoyance. She did not need to think to know that Rin was definitely going to be angry with her.

"Is the Rin you're talking about Akimichi Rin?"

Fugaku immediately asked. Not only did he remember all of Konohagakure's people, but he also figured out the relationship between some ninjas. He knew that Nara Saki and Akimichi Rin were ninjas of the same age group, and their relationship was very good. Together with them were Yamanaka Kaze. However, that person had become Danzo's subordinate and no longer carried out missions with them.

As for how he discovered that Yamanaka Kaze had become Danzo's people...

This was no longer a secret!

Yamanaka Kaze had completed the special task that Danzo had given him and had become Danzo's subordinate. There was no need to investigate this matter at all. Kaze had almost told everyone around him with his big mouth.

But...

Now was a very special period.

After all, Danzo was injured and did not have the time to manage Root. Root had already been handed over to Orochimaru to manage.

It was precisely because Fugaku was paying attention to Orochimaru that he was more aware of these things.

"That's right; it's her. I made an appointment to go to her home. Then, we can discuss who to apply for Chunin Exam together. After all, there is still a week before the deadline for registration. A team must have three people; we still miss one person." Saki said helplessly. Recently, she had been very worried about Chunin Exam. Who knew that such a thing would happen before she even arrived at Rin's house?

"So this is not your daily activity, but you suddenly did this today?" Fugaku frowned slightly and immediately found the key point of the problem.

"Yes! I only sneaked out today, but I didn't even see Rin's face, and I lost consciousness. When I woke up, I saw this masked man touching my body. Of course, I have to be vigilant!" When Saki finished speaking, she did not forget to look at Aoba, who was beside her.

"???"

A lot of question marks suddenly appeared in Aoba's head. What the hell was this? How could she describe it as if he had some intention?

"So that's how it is!"

Fugaku's gaze swept past Saki and landed on Aoba. His eyes were filled with deep meaning, and it seemed as if he was saying...

You actually dared to make a move on her while she was unconscious!

This isn't something that a gentleman should do!

When Aoba saw the look in Fugaku's eyes, he couldn't help but twitch his lips. He didn't know what to say.

Even if he jumped into the Yellow River now, he wouldn't be able to wash himself clean!

However...

He still followed the principle that silence was gold.

He did not say anything.

As long as he did not say anything.

Then everything has nothing to do with him.

"Continue..." Fugaku once again focused his attention on Saki, but suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind. He asked, "Is it so difficult to form a team for the Chunin Exam?"

"Ah, it's not just difficult. It's simply too difficult. This matter is simply ridiculous. It needs three people to form a team. One person can't do it, and two people can't either. It's so annoying!" When Saki heard Fugaku's question, he happened to poke at the pain points she had been feeling during this period of time. Immediately, her face was full of helplessness, and she was in a bad mood all of a sudden.

"Isn't it just looking for someone?" Fugaku said casually.

"It's not as simple as you think!"

Saki immediately entered the topic that she was familiar with. After all, she had been studying this matter all this time. She immediately stretched out her right hand and spread it into five fingers. Then, her left hand swung the index finger of her right hand.

"First of all, we are two people, so we only need to find one person. That person has to be a Genin, who has the qualifications to participate in Chunin Exam, which makes us stuck!"

"In this kind of situation, there are only two kinds!"

"The first kind is the very outstanding people in the team. They want to participate in Chunin Exam, but their teammates don't want to participate. Then we can team up, but this type is very rare. Usually, their teammates will cooperate with them to participate or wait for the teammates to be ready and participate in the exam together."

"The second is that the other two team members have already passed the Chunin Exams, and the remaining one has not. However, those people have often formed a team with familiar people of the same age group. There are not many people left."

"The problem we are facing now is that we can't find a person who can match us to participate in the Chunin Exams. The remaining people don't even bother to participate after hearing that it's the two of us!"

"Secondly..."

"Forget it!"

"Let's not talk about this anymore!"

"In any case, we might not even have a companion who can participate in the exams with us in the end!"

Saki suddenly felt irritated. She directly shook her hand. The more she analyzed it, the more she felt no one wanted it. This feeling was enough for her and Rin to comfort each other. If she said it now, it would simply be a joke.

"Hahahaha..."

When Fugaku saw Saki's slightly cute appearance, he laughed out loud. He suddenly felt that this girl from the Nara clan was also quite cute.

"You're laughing at me!" Saki pouted and glared at Fugaku.

"No, no, absolutely not!" Fugaku waved his hand and quickly changed the topic, "Let's get down to business. You came out of your house and prepared to meet up with Rin. Before you reached Rin's door, you were knocked out, right?"

"Yes." Saki nodded. She still pouted, but she no longer bothered with Fugaku.

"I understand."

Fugaku nodded. Then, he shifted his gaze back to Kidoshiro. His gaze was solemn and doubtful. He was deeply puzzled by this person's ability to do such a thing.

"Kidoshiro."

"If I remember correctly."

"You are a medical ninja."

"And you were not like this in the past!"

"What exactly happened to you?"

Fugaku asked in confusion. The person he remembered was still the black-haired boy with a restrained personality. Before he graduated from Ninja School, he began to study medical ninjutsu. Finally, he became a medical ninja.

From the information he got from Aoba, he already knew that the other party's strength was between Genin and Chunin, and it was very likely that the other party was a medical ninja or working in the Konoha Hospital.

This was indeed all right.

However, he never thought that the person would actually be Kidoshiro.

Kidoshiro maintained his current sitting position and did not say a word, as if he did not hear what Fugaku said.

"Say something!"

Fugaku slammed the table, startling Saki. However, it did not affect Kidoshiro at all.

The other party was still incomparably silent.

"Alright!"

"You won't tell me!"

"Do you think I can't pry open your mouth?"

Fugaku stood up angrily. Just as he was about to walk toward Kidoshiro, his gaze fell on Aoba, sitting at the side.

"How could I forget about this?"

Fugaku suddenly slapped his forehead, and then the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, revealing a charming smile.

"I already have a ready-made interrogation expert here!"

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