Chapter 135: Forgetting righteousness for small gains and cherishing one's life for big things
Chapter 135: Forgetting righteousness for small gains and cherishing one's life for big things
"Lord Raikage, has actually lost his ability to fight?"
Troy Vigon had a look of surprise on his face. As the most elite spy in the Root, his expression was as impeccable as that of an actor. Three parts of surprise, three parts of joy, three parts of regret, and one part of pride.
"You know you regret it now, right? Now let Kirabi go check. If we find him, it won't be easy for us to take this ability back. Although Kirabi respects me as his aunt, his heart is with his uncle, or rather, with Kumogakure. He can't be like you and me. How about we kill him in advance?"
"Ma'am, I understand your feelings, but..."
"but what?"
"Qirabi went to investigate, and then your clerk died. No matter how you look at it, this matter is closely related to you. After all, according to the division of positions, the people who manage logistics are all your subordinates. Moreover, it is inevitable that the trend of materials will be exposed. After all, large quantities of goods flow to markets in other places, and people who buy goods will not consider whether you will be exposed."
"So, from the beginning I hinted to him that he should not touch all the benefits he got, because they are all for your honor. You are the only one in the entire Cloud Village who can protect him. After all, ninjas are a profession that will not tell you the evidence. If they suspect you, they will arrest you first, and then talk about other things slowly."
"However, if you come forward, as long as the Yunyin officials do not have real evidence, then he will not be able to disobey your orders. In order to maintain the long-term stability of the transaction, Mu Zi Zhongyi will definitely stay by your side and work hard for you, unless he does not want to live anymore."
"Um"
Hearing this, Sailu Meiling nodded. Although she still felt it was a pity, it would be better to kill Mu Zizhongyi directly and find the spiritual scroll, but the window of opportunity had been missed. So, it was not unacceptable to use corruption as a handle to control this person. In the future, when the old man of the third generation repaired his heart, she could push this unlucky guy out. Then, she gently patted Troy's butt. It was still early, and she wanted to... fly again.——
Frost Country, Northland, Snow City
This is Kirabi and Yumu Ren’s first stop.
The reason is also very simple.
After reviewing the account books sent back through the Heaven's Song Technique, Minister Tutai discovered that, among the three places, the North consumed the most resources. Although there was nothing wrong with the records in the account books, with details of where each entry had gone to, and sufficient reasons were given, the North of the Frost Kingdom was the place with the worst environment in the entire Frost Kingdom, and therefore consumed the most resources there.
However, this is exactly why Tutai decided to let the two of them investigate there first.
After all, everything was too perfect.
In fact, at the beginning of the plan to build the Shuangguo Canal, he had already made plans to be eaten by the ninjas below. Just turn a blind eye. Anyway, the three forces are intertwined. Even if they want to eat, they dare not eat much. This is completely within the scope of tolerance.
Therefore, this perfection itself is a flaw.
Moreover, the more important thing is not here. No matter how well and beautifully he remembered his accounts, it could not explain why he could get along well with the intelligence personnel of Snow City in just three months. Considering that the resources appeared in the Wind Country, and the leader of the intelligence organization of Snow City was Pakula Ming
He even wondered if Pakura Ming had colluded with the people of Sand Village and asked them to send people to move away the supplies. Therefore, before coming here, Minister Tsuchi also emphasized that if any traces of Sand Village ninjas were found, they must not be alarmed. After all, at this point in time, it seems that there is really no ninja in Kumogakure who can compete with Steam Hime Yekura.
"So there are no traces?"
A cave somewhere outside the Snow City
Kirabi is communicating with Dodai through a communicator built based on the Tensou Technique.
The Tensou Jutsu is not a bloodline limit, so the Azabu clan has also tried to make it into a ninja tool communicator. Unfortunately, this thing consumes a large amount of chakra. Theoretically speaking, only a Kage or a Jinchūriki can use this communicator to maintain this kind of long-distance communication that continuously activates part of the Tensou Jutsu's abilities.
"Yes, Uncle Dodai, Yukito and I have secretly checked the entire Snow City and its surroundings, and we have not found any signs of large numbers of chakra-sensitive people or ordinary merchants transporting large quantities of goods."
"However, Yumujin discovered that the living conditions of the ninjas living here have indeed improved a lot, whether it is food, clothing, or the environment at home. Even the number of times they buy secret medicines for training from the village has increased."
"Then this should be the right place."
Tutai nodded slightly, but the doubts in his heart increased instead of decreasing.
First, how was the cargo transported? Was it the Mabu family?
This shouldn't happen. Not to mention that the Azabu family is just as loyal to the Sandaime as the Dodai family. Every member of the Azabu family who masters the Tensong Technique, even the Chunin and Genin who perform joint ninjutsu, will not be allowed to leave the village at will. In the village, every use of the Tensong Technique is recorded.
Secondly, how did the ninjas from the former intelligence station, who were now reorganized into the Frost Country Canal Logistics Supply Department, the unknown means of transferring goods, and Muzi Zhongyi, who was in charge of logistics, put aside their suspicions and join forces? Aren't they afraid that the other party would inform on them? The third generation was furious.
"and many more!"
Suddenly, a bad idea emerged in Dodai's mind. Could it be that the news that the Sandaime was injured and unable to exert his full strength had been leaked?
"Probably."
Tutai narrowed his eyes slightly, confirming his own guess in his heart. Only in this way would the three parties put aside their small thoughts and work together.
"But this is not enough."
Tutai shook his head again.
Yes, Lord Raikage cannot do it himself, but his residual power is still there. He can easily kill those who dare to betray the village by simply commanding the village's jonin and special operations team, unless someone can interfere with Lord Raikage's orders.
"Madam Seleu."
Finally, a name emerged in Tutai's mind.
His heart couldn't help but sink.
Because everything is connected.
Why is the account book made by Mu Zi Zhongyi so perfect? Because he came prepared.
Why, they knew that the Sandaime was seriously injured, because Lady Selyu knew.
Why? They are not afraid of liquidation, because they have Lady Seleu as their backer.
Tutai's fingers tapped the table lightly, and he was repeatedly considering in his heart whether he should trust Kirabi. After all, Kirabi was Lady Seleu's nephew. If there was a real conflict, could Kirabi put justice before his own?
The answer is most likely no.
“So, I want to unite with other people.”
After a long time, Dodai made a decision. Before the Sandaime could temporarily stabilize his injuries, he had to unite with the last big family in the village, the Azabu family, to restrain the Lord Sairu.
"Kirabi, Yukito."
"exist!"
"As the Minister of the Cloud Village, I order you to secretly arrest Mu Zi Zhongyi and then wait silently. When the time is right, I will personally interrogate him through the Tiansong communicator."
"Yes!"
A root buried deep underground slowly decomposed itself and disappeared without a trace after Kirabi ended the communication.
In the Snow City, Li Zhongren stood in front of the window, looking at the snowflakes outside.
The other party has already seized the loophole that should have been given.
Those who should be mobilized have also been mobilized.
The next step is to see how Lady Sailu leaves.
“It’s so fast”
After a while, Li Zhongren reached out and wiped off the traces he had drawn on the window, then returned to the bed, lay down, and closed his eyes. Then, his door was slowly pushed open, a kunai was held around his neck, and with a faint fragrance, a bag was placed on his head. Finally, with a bang, something hit his neck, and he fell into a deep sleep.
"Wow~~~"
The hood on Li Zhongren's face was taken off. He was tied to a chair and could not open his eyes due to the strong light. He had been "unconscious" here for more than five hours. After adapting for a while, he saw that standing in this unknown room were Killer Bee and Yukito, the two Jinchūriki of Kumogakure.
"He does have a problem."
Kirabi pointed at Li Zhongren and said.
“I’m not scared at all.”
"Because you are the two Jinchuriki of Kumogakure, why should I be afraid?"
"It's because we are Jinchūriki that you should be afraid! Have you forgotten that my master, Bruhi, lost control of the tailed beast in the village, causing many casualties?"
"I just feel sad that a man who shed his last drop of blood for the village didn't get any warm treatment from the people he protected in the end. If they could all look at Jinchūriki with a normal attitude, how could Jinchūriki lose control?"
"???"
Killer Bee and Yukito looked at each other and saw surprise and emotion in each other's eyes. Although they did not have any magical abilities like Kagura's Heart's Eye, as Jinchūriki, their natural perception was stronger than that of ordinary people.
"Yumu Ren, it seems he didn't lie."
"I know."
Yu Muren was also looking at the boy in front of her with some curiosity. No, a fifteen-year-old ninja should be called a young man. Originally, she just thought that he was a despicable, greedy, criminal, but when these words came out, she subconsciously thought that maybe, this boy had his own reasons?
"So, my two Jinchuriki-sama, why did you kidnap a small general affairs clerk like me?"
"Humph!"
Kirabi put his hands in.
"Kirabi is very happy that you have no prejudice against Jinchūriki. However, you colluded with others to embezzle the village's supplies. Kirabi is very angry!"
"We are secretly arresting you on the orders of Lord Tutai."
On the side, Yu Muren explained.
"I advise you not to resist stubbornly, but to confess everything and try to get a lenient sentence."
"You two are the high and mighty Jinchuriki-sama. I am just a small general affairs clerk. If you two want to kill me, I cannot resist. However, if you accuse me of corruption, please provide evidence instead of kidnapping me in an informal way. As the general affairs clerk of the logistics department of the Hidden Cloud Village, if I disappear inexplicably, I believe that the respected Lady Seleu will do justice for me."
"Is that so, Madam Seleu?"
Suddenly, a strange voice sounded in the room. Li Zhongren was slightly stunned, and then looked at Kirabi.
"Lord Tutai, did you order my arrest? Without any evidence? Aren't you afraid that Lady Selyu will punish you?"
"Will you, ma'am?"
Yunyin, the residence of Lady Sailu.
Dodai and Mabroto knelt opposite Sero Meiling, with a small ninja tool placed in front of them, which was the Tensou communicator mentioned earlier. Of course, if it was activated by Mabroto himself, its chakra consumption would be much less.
"I"
Sairu Meiling looked at Mabroth and Dodai. These two bastards said they were here to visit her, and they even brought the Ninja Guards with them. They were clearly here to threaten her. They were really bastards. The old man Ai was already so soft, why were you still helping him? And Kirabi, this stupid nephew, couldn't he hear that your aunt was threatened?
"call"
After a while, Sailu Meiling sighed.
"I will not interfere in this matter. If he is really suspected of corruption, he will be punished according to the laws of Kumogakure."
"Tsk tsk..."
Hearing this, Li Zhongren shook his head secretly, forgetting righteousness when seeing small profits, and cherishing his life when doing big things.
So he tapped his foot lightly on the ground, and a small piece of gold fell on his head in Pakula Ming's bedroom in the Logistics Department Office.
One more, two more
(End of this chapter)