Chapter 101 Undercurrent
Soon, the intelligence team led by Yamanaka Yoshi received the message from Danzo.
While ensuring your own safety, keep a close eye on this lurking Iwagakure troop.
"First of all, you have to ensure your own safety..."
This task is not easy to complete.
With a sigh in his heart, Shan Zhongshan looked into the distance through the bushes.
Oishi, Sumashi, Higashinari, Matsushima...
There were as many as six named jonin that he saw.
The strength is completely not on the same level.
This also led to Shan Zhongshan not daring to get close at all, and he could only observe the other party from a distance.
Fortunately, there are dense trees in Taki Country, and there are natural groves everywhere.
In addition, the people he led were all recruited when the roots were established, and they were trained by himself and Duan.
This prevented the other party from noticing anything.
But this is their limit.
Should I apply for support?
He shrank back, making sure not to make any sound.
Shan Zhongshan finally decided to keep a close eye on these guys in front of him and figure out their specific movements first.
While Yamanaka Zen was secretly monitoring this group of Rock Ninjas.
The team led by Hatake Sakumo has arrived at the border of Taki Country and met the Taki ninja who came to support them.
Since the diplomatic department had already sent someone to deliver a message to Takigakure Village in advance, Hatake Sakumo and others were easily led into Takigakure Village and met with the village chief Kyousuke.
He politely explained his purpose and handed the portrait in his hand to Kyousuke.
The moment he saw the portrait, Kyousuke's eyes twitched.
This subtle facial expression was keenly captured by Hatake Sakumo.
Kyousuke recognized at a glance that the face in the portrait was that of Masakawa's childhood friend and confidant, Xie Gu.
"It looks like Kyousuke-sama knows the guy in the portrait."
After confirming that Takigakure Village was indeed related to this matter, Hatake Sakumo's face became solemn and his tone became serious.
Feeling the amazing aura of the man in front of him, Kyousuke knew that this guy's strength was not inferior to his own.
Konoha White Fang...
However, this guy is still a little bit away from being a shadow.
The strongest ninjas Kyousuke had ever seen in his life were the Second-generation Tsuchikage and the Second-generation Mizukage.
He had the honor of witnessing the final confrontation between the two Kages, in which both of them died.
In that battle, the pressure from the two shadows was far greater than that from Hatake Sakumo in front of him.
After getting used to the oppressive feeling brought by Hatake Sakumo, Kyousuke waved his hand to stop his somewhat resentful subordinates.
Slowly he said:
"The man in the portrait is indeed a ninja from my Takigakure Village. However, it is a bit arbitrary for you to conclude that he is the main culprit who stole the gold sand based on just a portrait."
Although Xie Gu is a radical who opposes him, handing him over so simply will definitely cause civil unrest in Takigakure Village.
Therefore, Kyosuke must make an attitude to show that he is not afraid of Konoha, and he must investigate the matter thoroughly before giving an answer.
"I will investigate this matter, and after the investigation is complete, I will give your village a reply."
After saying that, without waiting for Sakumo's reaction, Kyousuke stood up and walked towards the back hall.
"Guys, please."
As Kyousuke left, several Taki-nin gathered around him and began to forcibly send him away.
Looking at the many Taki ninjas with vigilant expressions, Sakumo didn't say much, but just nodded slightly.
"I will come again."
After leaving this sentence, he led everyone out of the hall.
"This must have been the idea of that idiot Zhengchuan!"
Kyousuke came to the back hall and smashed the portrait in his hand onto the table.
The two elders, Zhefu and Zhengmei, who followed closely, picked it up curiously.
"Isn't this the guy from Xiegu?"
The moment they saw the portrait, they blurted out.
No wonder the village chief scolded Masakawa as soon as he came in. Everyone in Takigakure Village knew that Xiegu was Masakawa’s right-hand man.
"They actually went to rob Konoha's supplies. Do these guys want to bring Takigakure Village to an irreparable end?!"
He angrily slammed his hand on the table, and the huge force directly broke the table into pieces.
The two elders looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.
That guy Zhengchuan has won over almost all the radicals in the village.
These guys are mostly the younger generation in the village. If they are not handled properly, they will indeed cause drastic changes in the village.
"Have all the people from Konoha left?"
After venting, Kyousuke finally suppressed his anger and asked.
"They have been sent out of the village. I have sent people to follow them until they leave the territory of Taki Country."
Zhefu responded immediately.
"Humph, if only they were willing to leave so easily."
With a cold snort, Kyousuke knew that these Konoha ninjas would never give up until they got a definite answer.
This concerns the reputation of the Great Ninja Village.
"That guy Masakawa must have colluded with the Iwagakure Village."
Kyosuke is no fool, as he has been able to hold the position of village chief for so many years. After a little thought, he discovered a glimpse of the truth.
Not long after he refused to cooperate with the Iwagakure Village, Masakawa sent someone to do this.
He would never believe that the Iwagakure Village had no influence in this.
The two elders also agreed with Kyousuke's reasoning.
"If that's the case, then we are in danger. Who knows when the Iwagakure Village will attack us."
Zhengmei even expressed her concerns directly.
Although Ōnoki's actions during this period were secretive, they were not without trace.
"Tell our people to step up their vigilance during this period and recall the ninjas sent out."
After confirming that the Iwagakure Village was involved in this matter, Kyosuke made a prompt decision to strengthen the village's defenses.
According to the geographical location of Takigakure Village, as long as it is properly deployed, it can fully resist the attack of troops several times its own.
"We also need to send someone to keep a close eye on Zhengchuan's movements. For the sake of the village's stability, I have always tolerated this guy's little tricks, but I didn't expect him to become even more aggressive!"
If it was just a difference in ideas, Kyousuke could still tolerate the other party's little actions.
But once the Great Ninja Village is involved, it cannot be explained by a simple difference in concepts.
This is naked rebellion!
You know, the example of the destruction of Kusagakure is right before our eyes.
It has been widely rumored that this was the work of the Iwagakure Village.
"Send out elite troops while ensuring the village's defense to secretly investigate whether there are any Iwagakure gathering in the country."
If any trace of the Iwagakure ninja is really found, it would prove that Masakawa is colluding with the Iwagakure ninja.
Then he must eliminate Masakawa before the other party reacts and eliminate the possibility of Iwagakure and Konoha intervening!