《Naruto: The Undercover Agent in Konoha Who Possesses Magnetic Release》


 Chapter 1: Kamishiro

    Chapter 1: Kamishiro


    Inside a sandy house on the outermost edge of Sunagakure Village.


    A ten-year-old black-haired boy was sitting on a chair, fiddling with an artificial arm.


    Of course, this arm wasn''t a human arm, but a prosthetic limb.


    Behind him, there was a female Puppet with an incredibly good figure, almost indistinguishable from a real person.


    "Finally, I''ve managed to develop the Missile. It really took me a lot of effort. Had I not known that the Shura Path of Pain could fire Missiles, I would have thought they were all Explosive Tags. Putting one inside the arm... OK, no trace at all. Perfect!"


    The boy examined the almost-realistic arm and was very satisfied, with a hint of pride on his face.


    The boy sighed. "Alas, one Missile ain''t enough. It seems that Sasuke in the future will know a Summoning Technique for ninja weapons. If I can learn that Summoning Technique that allows one to instantly summon ninja weapons by touching the seal on the arm and add it to my treasure, I won''t be restricted."


    The boy''s name was Kamishiro, a genin from Sunagakure Village.


    However, Kamishiro''s genin status was rather dubious. He hadn''t attended the ninja school in Sunagakure Village nor participated in any assessments. It was his uncle who forced the title upon him. Kamishiro didn''t want to be a ninja.


    Oh, right. Kamishiro''s uncle was the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure Village.


    Kamishiro was from the Third Kazekage''s clan and possessed the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai.


    However, Kamishiro didn''t have a single memory of his Mother and Father in his mind.


    Because when Kamishiro was less than two years old, his Mother and Father sacrificed themselves while on a mission.


    After that, it was the Third Kazekage who took Kamishiro in.


    But it was more like "free-range" rather than "adoption".


    The Third Kazekage would just send someone to deliver meals to Kamishiro every day, just to make sure he wouldn''t starve to death.


    Have you ever seen a two-year-old child being given rock-hard pancakes to eat?


    Kamishiro had experienced it.


    Fortunately, two-year-old children in this world had all their teeth grown. Otherwise, Kamishiro really thought he wouldn''t have survived until now.


    Kamishiro still remembered that he almost choked to death back then. Fortunately, he drank some water in time to swallow it down.


    However, Kamishiro still thought that it was a Kiseki that he had managed to survive.


    It wasn''t that the Third Kazekage deliberately made things difficult for Kamishiro; he was just too busy to take care of him.


    When Kamishiro was three years old, when the Third Kazekage visited him, he gave Kamishiro three Scrolls.


    One was a Scroll about chakra training methods and basic ninja arts like the Clone, Transformation, and Body Flicker Techniques. One was a Scroll about Magnet Ninja Art, and the other was a Scroll about Puppet Technique.


    Without any teacher''s guidance, he just let Kamishiro practice on his own, not caring whether Kamishiro could do it or not.


    Later, Kamishiro might not even see the Third Kazekage once a year.


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    Kamishiro stayed at home and didn''t go out. Even when someone brought him food, he would ask them to leave it at the door and only go to get it after they left.


    Because Kamishiro was really scared, afraid that he would die out of the blue.


    After all, this world was too dangerous. It could be said that everyone was just cannon fodder.


    Kamishiro had amazing talent. Without a teacher, he managed to learn how to refine chakra and practiced the Scrolls of Magnet Ninja Art and Puppet Technique that the Third Kazekage gave him.


    Moreover, because Kamishiro had a lot of knowledge that didn''t belong to this world, he had his own unique understanding of Puppet Technique.


    Not to brag, but in the ninja world, he could be considered a little genius.


    But...


    Even though he was a genius with the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, what good did it do?


    He was just high - level cannon fodder.


    This world valued background.


    The main character group was powerful, right? As the main characters, they shouldn''t die, right?


    Well, Neji, one of the 12 rookie ninja, died out of the blue.


    Later in the battles, they either created a Meteorite crater or flattened a mountain, and even split the moon in half. How could anyone play in such a world?


    It''s absolutely impossible to play in such a world.


    So, let those main characters do the fighting. Anyway, in the end, the main characters would surely save the world. He would just focus on developing his own strength, make sure he didn''t die, and live his little life happily.


    When Kamishiro was six years old, the Third Kazekage visited him once. After seeing the Puppets Kamishiro made, the Third Kazekage couldn''t stop praising them, thinking that the Puppets Kamishiro made were no less than those made by Sasori, who was known as a genius puppet designer in Sunagakure Village.


    The Third Kazekage thought that Kamishiro might have extremely high talent and wanted him to go directly to the battlefield for combat experience.


    This idea of the Third Kazekage scared Kamishiro so much that he almost exploded.


    He was only six years old! Sending a six - year - old to the battlefield. Is this something a human being would do?!


    Moreover, it was the early stage of the Third Ninja World War, and there were already local skirmishes.


    War, that was a meat grinder for human lives.


    Kamishiro believed that if he dared to go, he would surely die, so he didn''t dare at all.


    Kamishiro originally wanted to show off his Magnet Ninja Art to the Third Kazekage and immediately gave up the idea.


    If the Third Kazekage found out, he would have to go to the battlefield even if he didn''t want to.


    Kamishiro didn''t give a hoot about Sunagakure Village. His Mother and Father died early, and he was always left to fend for himself. He had lived as a shut - in on the outskirts of Sunagakure Village since childhood. He had met so few people that he could count them on one hand, and he only had one friend.


    So, Kamishiro didn''t have the awareness to sacrifice himself for Sunagakure Village. He just wanted to strengthen his own strength so that he could have the ability to protect himself in the future, marry one... or maybe two gentle and beautiful wives, and live a happy life.


    So Kamishiro immediately started throwing a fit, saying that he had a fear of blood and couldn''t stand the sight of it. He also claimed that he was no good at fighting at all. Not to mention Magnet Ninja Art, he couldn''t even master ordinary ninjutsu. All he could do was make Puppets. In fact, Kamishiro even hid himself.


    Of course, hiding was of no use. Kamishiro was quickly found by the Third Kazekage and then got a good beating.


    The Third Kazekage tested Kamishiro. With Kamishiro deliberately sabotaging, he failed to perform any ninjutsu. Even his Puppet Technique skills were poor.


    This disappointed the Third Kazekage. He thought that Kamishiro only had some talent in Puppet - making and was good - for - nothing in other aspects.


    The Third Kazekage had no choice but to abandon the idea of sending Kamishiro to the battlefield. He told Kamishiro to make Puppets for Puppet Technique ninjas in Sunagakure Village and then become a ninja - breeder there.


    Since there were few people in the Third Kazekage''s and Kamishiro''s clan, having Kamishiro have more descendants in the future to produce more ninjas with the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai would also increase the strength of Sunagakure Village in a way.


    However, Kamishiro was too busy researching and making his own Puppets to make Puppets for others.


    So far, Kamishiro had only made two Puppets for other ninjas.


    But to be fair, anything made by Kamishiro was a high - quality product. Even the Puppets he made casually in just one day were much better than those made by the Puppet Technique masters in Sunagakure Village.


    Kamishiro picked up the arm on the table and carefully attached it to the female Puppet behind him.


    After finishing, Kamishiro took a look and nodded in satisfaction: "Perfect~"


    This female Puppet had an hourglass figure, which was very pleasing to the eye. Its face was a feminized version of Kamishiro''s own face.


    No kidding, Kamishiro would definitely be a real heart - throb when he grew up. So the feminized face modeled after him was extremely stunning.


    And the name of this female Puppet was quite similar to Kamishiro''s. He named it ''Kanna''.

 Chapter 2: The Angry Third Kazekage

    Chapter 2: The Angry Third Kazekage


    Kamishiro was pacing around his house, sizing up his Puppet, Kanna, which he had painstakingly crafted.


    Like a human, Kanna had a metal skeleton inside, which meant Kanna could perform extremely delicate movements.


    Just now, Kamishiro had installed a Missile in Kanna''s left arm, and a poisoned ninja sword in the right arm. At the joints, retractable poisoned blades were installed, along with various small mechanisms capable of releasing jutsu through Scrolls.


    Kanna''s chest cavity was loaded with a large number of Kunai.


    Moreover, Kamishiro had filled Kanna''s body with Iron Sand.


    This Iron Sand was infused with Kamishiro''s chakra, allowing him to manipulate it as easily as controlling one''s arm (with full dexterity).


    What Kamishiro was super proud of was that he''d developed a material almost the same as human skin, which made Kanna look almost identical to a human.


    However, upon closer inspection, there were still differences because human skin had pores while the artificial material did not.


    At the same time, Kamishiro combined the limited knowledge he''d learned in Sunagakure Village with the insights in his mind. Then, he developed a driving device, a control system, and a power device, and successfully installed them in Kanna.


    That is to say, as long as it was fully charged, Kanna could move autonomously.


    However, this system had many flaws, only able to execute simple commands and unable to allow Kanna to act independently without his control.


    There were also Mondai like having to charge for ten hours for only three minutes of operation, among other Mondai.


    This was the limit that Kamishiro could achieve at present. After all, the research environment here was really too harsh, and Kamishiro had no way to conduct in - depth research and improvement.


    However, Kamishiro was not satisfied with this.


    Kamishiro wanted to develop Scientific Ninja Tools that would only appear in the future.


    By storing the chakra required to cast jutsu in them and loading miniaturized Scrolls with jutsu, one could release the sealed moves, which was much more convenient than Scrolls.


    If Kamishiro could develop this, it would greatly enhance Kanna.


    But what troubled Kamishiro was that he did not have much relevant knowledge and information. Even if he had the data, Sunagakure Village could not support his research.


    Because Sunagakure Village was really too poor.


    Also, only Sasori could make human Puppets, to be precise, chakra cores, and Kamishiro was quite interested in them.


    Sasori could transform the dead into human Puppets with chakra cores.


    Sasori was the only Puppet master who could make human Puppets while retaining the deceased''s former chakra, so he could completely preserve all of the person''s former jutsu and blood - line limits. The chakra core was the key, and this was the greatest advantage of human Puppets.


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    However, in Kamishiro''s view, Sasori''s human Puppets were somewhat unique in terms of their chakra cores. By utilizing the chakra cores and the original bodies, they could use the ninjutsu and Kekkei Genkai of the deceased. Other than that, they couldn''t compare to his Kanna at all.


    This was because Sasori''s human Puppets focused on the strength of the original owners, while Kamishiro focused on the Puppets themselves.


    Kamishiro didn''t dare to approach Sasori for a chat. The fact that Sasori made human Puppets was a secret. If he went to Sasori like a hot - headed idiot, he''d definitely be attacked.


    Moreover... the process of making human Puppets must be extremely bloody and Cruelty, which made Kamishiro a bit spooked.


    "Sigh... I really want to meet Orochimaru. Although Orochimaru is also Cruelty, he was able to create the mech Naruto. A scientist like him, if I could talk to him, I''m sure I''d gain something."


    Kamishiro sighed. He who had never felt lonely before now felt a strange sense of loneliness. He hoped to find someone who shared his interests to have a chat with.


    Feeling a bit tired, Kamishiro took a few bites of a cake, washed it down with a few sips of water, then lay on the bed and went to sleep.


    ...


    At this time, a meeting was being held in the Kazekage Building of Sunagakure Village.


    The Third Kazekage, Chiyo, Ebizo, and the high - level officials of Sunagakure Village were all present.


    Ebizo said gravely, "According to the reports from my secret agents in various countries, the entire ninja world is now in a state of unrest. It''s been many years since the last war, and the major countries have recovered their strength. They''re planning to start another war."


    The Third Kazekage frowned and said, "Are they planning another war? So, is it possible that this local conflict will soon turn into a full - scale war?"


    Ebizo nodded. "That''s right. All it needs is a fuse, and a full - scale war may break out."


    Chiyo sighed. "It hasn''t been a few years since the Second Ninja World War, and there''s going to be another war. Our Land of Wind can''t compare with other major countries. Our environment is harsh, and we lack resources. We still haven''t fully recovered our strength. How can we fight this war?"


    The Third Kazekage''s expression was extremely gloomy.


    Although the Land of Wind was one of the Five Great Nations, it was the weakest among them. Its population, military strength, economic power, and resources couldn''t compare with those of other countries at all.


    Moreover, after the end of the Second Ninja World War, the Fang Daimy¨­ of the Land of Wind proposed to downsize the army.


    The Third Kazekage naturally tried his best to stop the Fang Daimy¨­ from downsizing the army. He sort of succeeded, but not really.


    Because the Fang Daimy¨­ only gave the Third Kazekage the minimum amount of military funds, and the rest of the funds had to be solved by the Third Kazekage himself.


    The Third Kazekage knew very well that he couldn''t cut the funds for the ninjas. Only when the ninjas were strong could Sunagakure Village be strong.


    So, in order to raise military funds, the Third Kazekage couldn''t catch a wink at night. As long as there was a chance to make money, he''d do any dirty and tiring work.


    Thinking of this, the Third Kazekage suddenly slammed the table and angrily scolded, "That narrow-minded Fang Daimy¨­ really deserves to die!"


    The high-level officials in Sunagakure Village were startled and looked at the Third Kazekage strangely, not knowing what had suddenly gotten into him.


    Chiyo asked, "Third Kazekage, what''s wrong with you?"


    The Third Kazekage gritted his teeth and said, "If it weren''t for the Fang Daimy¨­ only willing to give us the minimum military funds, we would have trained a group of ninjas to participate in the war long ago. This Third Ninja World War is a great opportunity for us!


    Since the other four great nations won''t launch an attack on us, if we participate in this war, all of them will want to cooperate with us. Besides the rewards, we''re definitely going to make a fortune. What a golden opportunity! It''s just gone to waste!"


    Chiyo and Ebizo immediately understood why the Third Kazekage was so angry.


    Because the Land of Wind is too barren, even if the other four great nations attacked them, they wouldn''t get any benefits. They wouldn''t be so stupid as to attack the Land of Wind, which offers no rewards.


    But the four great nations have to worry that the Land of Wind will attack them, so they will definitely want to cooperate with the Land of Wind to prevent the ninjas of Sunagakure Village from attacking them.


    After all, a person with nothing to lose has no fear. For those with nothing, even stealing a pair of worn-out shoes is a huge gain.


    But now, Sunagakure Village hasn''t recovered its strength yet, and the military funds are insufficient. The existing ninja forces don''t have the ability to directly compete in the war.


    Just because of the lack of money, this great opportunity for Sunagakure Village to profit has been lost.


    That''s why the Third Kazekage is so angry.

 Chapter 3: Undercover Plan

    Chapter 3: Undercover Plan


    Inside the meeting room of the Kazekage Building.


    The Third Kazekage was extremely annoyed because Fang Daimy¨­ refused to allocate military funds, causing Sunagakure Village to miss a great opportunity.


    A high - ranking official asked, "So, are we gonna join this full - scale war?"


    The Third Kazekage gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, of course we are! Even if there''s no opportunity, we''ll create one. Since Konoha next to us is rich in supplies, it''ll surely be the main target of Kumogakure and Iwagakure in a full - scale war."


    "So we need to find a suitable opportunity. While they''re fighting each other, we have to gain some advantages from Konoha!"


    Ebizo spoke up, "Your idea is good, Third Kazekage, but there''s a Yellow Flash in Konoha now. He has fought against the son of the Third Raikage of Kumogakure and the Eight - Tailed Jinchuriki on the battlefield several times and not only held his own but even had the upper hand. Moreover, Konoha has many powerful ninjas. Even if we want to reap the benefits of others'' struggles (like a fisherman profiting from a fight between a snipe and a clam), we may have to pay a high price."


    The Third Kazekage firmly said, "We can''t worry about that. As long as the benefits outweigh the losses, we have no reason to give up."


    Ebizo suggested, "I think we can send someone to go undercover in Konoha, gain their trust, and find out their secrets, high - level ninjutsu, and forbidden techniques. We might even get our hands on their Kekkei Genkai. Then, when we invade Konoha in the future, this undercover agent can lead the way for us to get what we want."


    The Third Kazekage''s eyes lit up slightly. This seemed to be a good idea!


    But soon, his brows knitted tightly, "This idea is good, but it''s hard to implement. How can we successfully send someone to go undercover in Konoha? Although a full - scale war hasn''t broken out yet, Konoha has already had frictions with Kumogakure, and Iwagakure is eyeing them, ready to jump in at any time. Konoha must be very vigilant against spies and undercover agents."


    Ebizo said in a deep voice, "Well, it depends on whether you''re willing to part with something, Third Kazekage."


    The Third Kazekage looked seriously at Ebizo, "Advisor Ebizo, just say what you want to say directly."


    Ebizo nodded and continued, "Something that can catch their attention must bring great benefits, like powerful ninjutsu or forbidden techniques. But as you know well, Third Kazekage, Konoha doesn''t care about what we have in Sunagakure."


    "So the only thing that can interest Konoha... is Kekkei Genkai. If you''re willing to part with it, we can send a ninja with Kekkei Genkai to go undercover in Konoha."


    The Third Kazekage''s expression became very solemn, "Kekkei Genkai... There aren''t many Kekkei Genkai ninjas in Sunagakure. And... even if Konoha is interested in Kekkei Genkai, they won''t accept it if we just send one over. After all, in this sensitive period, our intention would be too obvious."


    Ebizo shook his head and explained, "Of course, we won''t just send a ninja there directly. It''ll definitely take some effort on our part. I''ve got a plan, and the Third Kazekage can listen to it.


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    Currently, Iwagakure is covetously eyeing Konoha, and Konoha must be on guard against Iwagakure. We can propose an alliance to Iwagakure. To show our alliance - sincerity and to exchange for some resources, we''ll offer a ninja with Kekkei Genkai. In return, Iwagakure will provide us with some supplies like Kunai and Explosive Tag for the trade.


    ¨­noki from Iwagakure is a very greedy man. Moreover, our Land of Wind and the Land of Earth are only separated by a few small countries, and the distance is very close. Once a full - scale war breaks out, he''ll definitely be on guard against us.


    If we take the initiative to conclude an alliance contract with ¨­noki and give him a ninja with Kekkei Genkai, so that he doesn''t have to worry about us attacking them, then ¨­noki will definitely not object. It''s just a matter of providing some supplies, and he''ll surely agree to our alliance terms.


    However, when delivering the ninja with Kekkei Genkai to them, we have to let the Konoha ninjas ''accidentally'' learn about this information, so that they know we''re trading a ninja with Kekkei Genkai to Iwagakure.


    Once Konoha knows that we''re going to ally with Iwagakure, they''ll definitely try to intercept and stop it. Once Konoha successfully intercepts, the ninja with Kekkei Genkai who was the trading item will then become Konoha''s spoils of war. In this way, the ninja can enter Konoha legitimately.


    Our Sunagakure Village will get a batch of supplies for free and successfully achieve the goal of sending an undercover agent into Konoha. At that time, Iwagakure will only blame Konoha for the interception, not us.


    After that, we can just watch the two tigers fight from the sidelines, wait for the war to develop, and wait for the right time to invade Konoha."


    The Third Kazekage and other high - ups in Sunagakure Village were carefully thinking over Ebizo''s plan.


    Chiyo calmly sipped her tea.


    Chiyo was very proud of her younger brother Ebizo''s intelligence.


    This plan was quite perfect. As long as the Third Kazekage had the determination, it was very likely to succeed.


    The Third Kazekage pondered for a moment and then made a decision.


    Sunagakure Village was too weak at present, so as long as there was a chance, they had to give it a try.


    The Third Kazekage promised, "I agree to Advisor Ebizo''s plan. What about you all?"


    After putting down the teacup in her hand, Chiyo said, "I agree."


    The other advisors also expressed their agreement in turn.


    The Third Kazekage immediately announced, "Then we''ll implement Advisor Ebizo''s plan. After this meeting, I''ll draft a letter expressing our intention to ally with Iwagakure and send it to ¨­noki as soon as possible."


    Ebizo reminded, "Third Kazekage, there''s still one more thing. The ninja with Kekkei Genkai we choose must be absolutely loyal to our Sunagakure Village. And to prevent Konoha ninjas from prying into the ninja''s memory, we must also take measures."


    Chiyo spoke up, "If it''s about measures to prevent memory snooping, the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation technique can solve that.


    However, due to the current tense situation, we need an undercover agent to pass on information about Konoha. It''s best to set the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation as a trigger - based technique. Once someone tries to invade the brain to snoop on memories, the technique will automatically be lifted, and the memories will be restored."


    Ebizo asked, "Right, so does the Third Kazekage have any candidates in mind now?"


    After thinking for a while, the Third Kazekage suddenly had a candidate in his mind.


    Just as the Third Kazekage was about to blurt it out, Ebizo stopped him, "Only the Third Kazekage needs to know about this. The fewer people are aware of the undercover agent''s identity, the safer they''ll be. Conversely, more people knowing means a higher risk of exposure.


    So, the Third Kazekage also needs to carefully choose the person who will send the undercover agent to trade with the Iwa - nin from Iwagakure. Don''t tell them the truth. Just let them know that they are going to trade with the Iwa - nin. And in order for the undercover agent to successfully infiltrate Konoha, they may need to sacrifice themselves when necessary."


    The Third Kazekage nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Then this meeting is over. I''ll make the arrangements next."

 Chapter 4: Pakura

    Chapter 4: Pakura


    After a comfortable sleep at home, Kamishiro got up from the bed.


    Feeling a bit hungry, Kamishiro wanted to eat. He checked the time. This should be the time when the food is delivered.


    "I hope today''s food isn''t flatbread. The water here tastes bitter and sour. Having flatbread with it is like the twin of bad taste, making it twice as unpalatable."


    Muttering to himself, Kamishiro rubbed his eyes and walked towards the door.


    When he opened the door, he was startled to find a figure standing there.


    There''s an assassin trying to harm me!


    Because if it were the Third Kazekage, he wouldn''t stand at the door.


    A busy man like him would just push the door open and get straight to the point.


    Kamishiro instinctively tried to close the door, but the other person propped the door with one hand, preventing him from closing it.


    Just as Kamishiro was about to take action, a familiar voice came, "Hey, after all this time, why are you still so socially awkward?"


    "Huh?"


    Kamishiro looked up and found it was a familiar person, his only friend in Sunagakure Village, Pakura.


    Kamishiro immediately let out a sigh of relief. Well, the ninja world was just too scary. Kamishiro was a bit on edge now.


    Kamishiro asked in confusion, "Aren''t you out on a mission?"


    Pakura rolled her eyes at Kamishiro. "Of course, the mission''s done, and I''m back in the village. I brought you something delicious."


    Carrying a bag of food, Pakura casually pushed the door open and entered Kamishiro''s house. She put the food on the table and then plopped down on Kamishiro''s bed.


    Sitting on Kamishiro''s bed, Pakura saw the puppet Kanna with an impressive figure standing at the foot of the bed. Then she looked down at herself and said discontentedly, "Can you stop having such dirty thoughts in your head? Puppets are for battle, not for other things. Making male - shaped puppets would be so much better."


    While looking at the food Pakura brought, Kamishiro retorted, "You''re the one who should stop having such thoughts. Is there any Mondai with me making my puppet look good? Absolutely none!


    If I made the puppet look like a man, I''d be crazy. I''m a man myself. If I made a male - shaped puppet, people would think there''s something wrong with my sexual orientation. My puppet is so good - looking and pleasing to the eye. It can even lift my spirits when I''m in a bad mood.


    Also, let me remind you, I''m not socially awkward. I''m just cautious!"


    When Kamishiro saw the food Pakura brought, his eyes lit up.


    It was all kinds of sushi.


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    Kamishiro couldn''t wait and directly picked up a piece of sushi with his hand and popped it into his mouth.


    It was such a rare treat. He was so happy.


    Kamishiro almost cried.


    After eating several pieces in a row, Kamishiro asked, "How long are you staying in the village this time?"


    Pakura replied, "Not for long. If it''s urgent, I''ll leave the village to go on a mission tomorrow."


    Kamishiro blurted out in surprise, "So soon?"


    Pakura said helplessly, "Even you, who always stay at home, should have heard about the current situation. The situation across the entire ninja world is extremely tense right now. Who knows when a war could break out in our Land of Wind."


    Kamishiro twitched the corner of his mouth. "A war in the Land of Wind? Ninjas from other countries would have to be crazy to attack the Land of Wind, which has nothing."


    Pakura, who had a strong sense of identity with Sunagakure Village, immediately retorted, "What do you mean the Land of Wind has nothing? Our Land of Wind has abundant resources, okay!"


    Kamishiro suddenly asked, "Such as?"


    "Such as! Such as... such as..."


    Pakura''s voice got softer and softer. She couldn''t come up with anything after saying "such as" for a long time.


    Seeing Pakura like this, Kamishiro didn''t make fun of her. Instead, he sighed.


    Pakura was six years older than Kamishiro.


    Kamishiro was ten years old this year, while Pakura was already sixteen and was already a jounin.


    Kamishiro and Pakura met by accident.


    When Kamishiro was four years old, there was too much garbage piled up at home. There were too many people during the day, so Kamishiro didn''t dare to go out. Instead, he chose to go out to throw the garbage at night.


    Because of his furtive appearance, Pakura, who was ten years old at that time, saw him and thought he was going to do something bad. She immediately rushed up and pinned Kamishiro to the ground.


    After the misunderstanding was cleared up, Kamishiro and Pakura got to know each other after coming and going.


    Pakura regarded Kamishiro as her younger brother.


    And Kamishiro regarded Pakura as his best friend.


    Kamishiro knew that Pakura''s future ending would be very tragic. Seeing Pakura having such a strong sense of identity and honor for Sunagakure Village now, he didn''t know how sad Pakura would be when she found out that Sunagakure Village betrayed her.


    Kamishiro warned, "Don''t just do whatever others tell you to do and charge head - long into the most dangerous places like a bull. Think more and put your own safety first, okay?"


    Pakura said unhappily, "Why do I sound so stupid in your mouth? Don''t underestimate me. I''m a ninja with a reputation now! Pakura, Scorch Release. How about it? Awesome, right!"


    When talking about her own title, Pakura looked very proud.


    Kamishiro pursed his lips and replied perfunctorily, "Okay, okay, you''re the most amazing."


    Pakura didn''t detect Kamishiro''s perfunctory tone. She smiled happily when she heard the praise.


    Pakura asked, "What about you, Kamishiro? You''re so powerful, but you''ve always been hiding your strength and even told me not to tell others. Now Sunagakure Village really needs ninjas like you. We can work together to defend the village! You''ll definitely become a hero of the village."


    Kamishiro waved his hand disinterestedly. "No thanks. I''m not interested. I''m the kind of person who''s most afraid of fighting. Once I''m on the battlefield, my legs start to tremble, and then I''ll pass out. Isn''t that just like offering myself as a sitting duck? My dream isn''t to become a hero. My dream is to marry two wives in the future. If you''re willing, you can barely be my second wife."


    Pakura stared angrily at Kamishiro. "Why do I have to be the second wife?!"


    Kamishiro said matter - of - factly, "Because you have a bit of a fiery temper. If you were my first wife, you definitely wouldn''t let me marry a second wife. So my first wife has to be the gentle kind."


    Kamishiro''s expression showed a bit of longing and a bit of lustfulness.


    You could say Kamishiro was greedy as one wife wasn''t enough for him. On the other hand, you could also say he wasn''t that greedy since he only wanted two wives at most. Having too many would be overwhelming.


    Pakura blushed and shouted, "You''re dreaming! I won''t be your second wife! No! I''ll never be your wife! I''ve always thought of you as my little brother!"


    Kamishiro glanced sideways at the red - faced Pakura and felt like laughing. "Yeah, yeah, yeah. I was just joking. Why are you taking it so seriously?"


    Pakura clenched her fists tightly. Finally, she just couldn''t bear it anymore. She got up from the bed, took three quick steps, and walked up to Kamishiro. Then she gave him a resounding slap.


    Whew... Now she felt relieved.

 Chapter 5: Undercover Agent in Konoha

    Chapter 5: Undercover Agent in Konoha


    After Pakura gave Kamishiro a hefty slap (a very colloquial Chinese term for a hard slap on the face), she bolted right away, leaving Kamishiro standing there in a daze for quite a while.


    When Kamishiro came to his senses, Pakura had long disappeared.


    Furious, Kamishiro stuffed five sushi into his mouth to vent his anger.


    ¡°Damn it! This is so unfair! I''ve been wracking my brains to help her get through the future crises, and this is how she treats me? I''m so smart. What if she slapped me stupid?¡±


    It was useless for Kamishiro to get angry. There was absolutely no way he would go out to seek revenge on Pakura.


    After finishing the remaining sushi, Kamishiro lay on the bed. He crossed his legs and let his mind wander.


    ¡°So boring... Now that I think about it, there are TVs in the ninja world, right? It''s a pity that Sunagakure Village is so poor that there aren''t any places selling TVs. If there were, I''d definitely have to make a few Puppets to earn some money and buy one. It''s no use having money here. Seriously, there aren''t any entertainment options at all.¡±


    After lying down for a while, Kamishiro got up and sat on the chair, starting to tinker with the parts on the table.


    ...


    Days passed by.


    Pakura hadn''t come again since that day. She must have gone on a mission. Otherwise, if she were in the village, she would come to see him every day.


    One night, half a month later.


    Kamishiro was sound asleep in his bed when suddenly the door burst open.


    The Booby Traps in the room were triggered, and a large number of Poison Senbon shot towards the door. Meanwhile, Kamishiro was jolted awake from his sleep.


    ¡°Who''s there!¡±


    Kamishiro had already attached his chakra threads to Puppet Kanna. Puppet Kanna, which had its eyes closed before, now opened them.


    When he saw clearly who was standing at the door, Kamishiro immediately released the chakra threads and put on an obsequious smile.


    ¡°Oh, it''s Uncle Kuitou. What''re you doing here?¡±


    The Third Kazekage stood at the door, looking at the Senbon on the ground with a black line across his forehead, and asked, ¡°Why on earth did you set up Booby Traps in your own house?¡±


    Kamishiro forced a laugh and said, ¡°It''s just to be on the safe side. You know, Uncle Kuitou, I''m weak and not very capable. I might die accidentally, so I have to be careful. But... Uncle Kuitou, why did you come to see me so late at night? Is there something going on?¡±


    The Third Kazekage walked into the room and said to Kamishiro, ¡°Get up first. There''s an extremely important task for you this time.¡±


    Kamishiro''s heart skipped a beat. He suddenly had a bad feeling.


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    What important task could there be for him, a weakling? What could it possibly be?


    Could it be that they wanted him to go into battle again?


    With a nervous heart, Kamishiro got up from the bed and walked over to sit on the chair in front of the table.


    The Third Kazekage sat opposite Kamishiro and said seriously, ¡°Kamishiro, it''s time for you to make a contribution to Sunagakure Village!¡±


    Hearing what the Third Kazekage said, Kamishiro''s eyelids twitched violently. He immediately realized that something was seriously wrong. The content the Third Kazekage was about to say must be extremely troublesome.


    Kamishiro immediately said, "Uncle Kuito, I also think it''s time to contribute to Sunagakure Village. I''ll work extra hours to make Puppets from now on to enhance the strength of our village''s puppet masters!"


    Kamishiro was thinking about how to talk his way out of this.


    However, the Third Kazekage waved his hand and said, "No need. You don''t have to make Puppets anymore. I''m planning to send you to Konoha as an undercover agent!"


    Kamishiro''s head ''buzzed'', and his brain almost fried.


    Send him to be an undercover agent? Undercover for what?


    Go to Konoha, find a bridge, and then lie under it?


    After Kamishiro came to his senses, he quickly stood up and said excitedly, "Un, Uncle Kuito, I don''t know how to be an undercover agent. Moreover, I''m fussy about where I sleep. I can''t fall asleep in a different place. Also, I can''t get used to the local environment. If I go to Konoha, I''ll definitely have diarrhea and vomit. I simply can''t be an undercover agent.


    And you know, Uncle Kuito, I''m very weak. So weak that any genin... no, even a student from the ninja school can beat me up easily. I can''t go as an undercover agent. If I go, won''t I just harm the village? No way, absolutely not!"


    The Third Kazekage said in a solemn voice, "Kamishiro, you can''t refuse this time. You''re a ninja of Sunagakure Village and my junior. Now Sunagakure Village needs you to be an undercover agent, so you have to go. And you don''t need to fight. You just need to successfully infiltrate Konoha as an undercover agent."


    Kamishiro was about to cry, "No, Uncle Kuito, I can''t do it. I don''t even know how to deceive people. I''ll be discovered very soon if I go as an undercover agent. Can you find someone else? Please."


    Although Kamishiro was indeed a little yearning for Konoha, it was just a little.


    Going to Konoha as an undercover agent at this time is just asking for trouble!


    Now Konoha and Kumogakure are already in a local conflict. How could they let a stranger into Konoha?


    Even if he manages to infiltrate Konoha, the Third Ninja World War hasn''t broken out fully yet. If it fully breaks out, Konoha is so rich that it will definitely be targeted.


    By then, when Konoha is short of manpower, they might conscript people to fight on the front line. Someone of his unknown identity will definitely be selected.


    He can''t go, no way!


    The Third Kazekage suddenly slapped the table and scolded, "Kamishiro, do you know what you''re saying? As a ninja, you''re evading your duty. This can be considered desertion!"


    Kamishiro said aggrievedly, "But I never wanted to be a ninja in the first place. It was you, Uncle Kuito, who forced a genin identity on me."


    A look of embarrassment flashed across the Third Kazekage''s face.


    The reason he gave Kamishiro the genin identity back then was that he saw Kamishiro had great talent in making Puppets. He thought Kamishiro would also be good at other things, so he directly gave Kamishiro the identity of a genin.


    Normally, to become a ninja, one has to study at a ninja school for several years and pass the assessment to obtain the status of a ninja.


    But the Third Kazekage didn''t expect that Kamishiro only had talent in puppet - making, and his performance in other aspects was far from satisfactory.


    However, this slight embarrassment disappeared quickly. The Third Kazekage said with a straight face, "This isn''t a negotiation but an order. Even if you''re not a ninja, you''re still a part of Sunagakure Village. Besides, you''re from the same clan as me and my junior as the Third Kazekage. So even if Sunagakure Village needs you to sacrifice yourself, you must do so. This is your responsibility!"


    Kamishiro looked at the Third Kazekage in disbelief. Was he being pressured with lofty justifications?


    But... we''re just relatives. Isn''t this a bit too much?


    He had also made contributions to Sunagakure Village. The two puppets he made, although they were just rushed - out works, if puppet masters could figure out the craftsmanship in them, their strength would surely be improved significantly.


    Kamishiro still wanted to make excuses and wriggle out of it, but the Third Kazekage didn''t give him any chance.


    The Third Kazekage shouted sharply, "I''ve said it''s an order. You''ve got no choice. If I have to say there''s a choice, it''s either to be an undercover agent in Konoha or be locked up in a high - security prison forever on the charge of desertion!"

 Chapter 6: The Plan

    Chapter 6: The Plan


    The Third Kazekage directly presented Kamishiro, the undercover agent candidate, with two options. One was to go undercover in Konoha, and the other was to be locked up in the high - security prison of Sunagakure Village as a deserter.


    Kamishiro stared at the Third Kazekage in disbelief.


    If he refused, he would be locked up in the high - security prison of Sunagakure Village.


    The high - security prison in Sunagakure Village was no laughing matter. It was an extremely terrifying place.


    The prison was located inside a mountain; there were no individual cells, and all the prisoners were locked up together.


    Moreover, because of the supply shortage in Sunagakure Village and the ongoing war, there was hardly any food for the prisoners.


    So... the prisoners in there would even eat people.


    If he, with his scrawny body, entered the high - security prison, he''d be devoured within a day.


    The Third Kazekage was a very domineering person and might really throw him into prison.


    If he didn''t want to go, he had to offer some bargaining chips.


    So Kamishiro had to reveal his strength because that was the only bargaining chip he had.


    But if he did that, he''d definitely have to go to the front line.


    Kamishiro had never gone to the ninja school. He had taught himself ninjutsu and had no actual combat experience. Although he was strong, he didn''t know how to fight at all.


    Compared to going undercover in Konoha as an undercover agent, going to the front - line battlefield might be even more dangerous.


    Kamishiro asked in bewilderment, "Uncle Kuitou, why me? There should be more suitable candidates, shouldn''t there?"


    Hearing Kamishiro''s question, the Third Kazekage knew that Kamishiro had basically agreed.


    The Third Kazekage shook his head and said, "No, in the entire Sunagakure Village, you''re the only suitable one. You never go out, so hardly anyone in the village knows you. Moreover, you have the Kekkei Genkai. Most importantly, you''re of my clan and you''re loyal."


    Kamishiro pursed his lips.


    Loyal?


    The Third Kazekage had misjudged him.


    It''s lucky he won''t turn double - crosser.


    The Third Kazekage said seriously, "Kamishiro, I know you''re scared, but this task is yours. First, the undercover agent should be a low - key person in the village. The mission isn''t a secret undercover one. Konoha will know you''re from Sunagakure Village. Still, it''s better that fewer villagers know about it.


    Since Konoha will know you''re from Sunagakure Village, the undercover agent must be able to arouse Konoha''s interest. Ordinary ninjas won''t do. There must be something special about the person.


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    You know the situation of our village. Konoha doesn''t even care about our powerful ninjutsu, secret techniques, and even our pride, the Puppet Technique. So the only thing that can catch Konoha''s attention is the Kekkei Genkai."


    Kamishiro said incredulously, "Konoha will know I''m from Sunagakure Village? Then why would Konoha let a person from Sunagakure Village in?"


    The Third Kazekage then told Kamishiro Ebizo''s plan.


    Kamishiro looked at him oddly and said, "So, you''re planning to deceive Konoha by using me as a bargaining chip? Will that work?"


    The Third Kazekage replied, "Right now, the whole Konoha must be on high alert. It''s impossible to enter Konoha through normal means. So the chances of [The Plan] succeeding are quite high."


    "There are no ninjas in Konoha with the [Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai], and they don''t know much about it. To fill this gap, as long as they confirm there is no [Mondai] with you, Konoha should accept you and won''t want you to die."


    Kamishiro worriedly asked, "What if they dissect me like a lab rat for research?"


    The Third Kazekage comforted him, "You can rest assured on this point. I told you, there are no ninjas in Konoha with the [Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai]. Once they get you, it means Konoha will have its first ninja with this [Kekkei Genkai]. They might even treat you like a precious gem."


    "After all, [Kekkei Genkai] is a technique that can only be inherited genetically through blood relations. There''s a chance your descendants will awaken the [Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai]."


    Kamishiro''s expression became even more peculiar. "You mean they''ll use me as a breeding tool? No way! Without a foundation of feelings, that kind of thing won''t be fun!"


    The Third Kazekage scowled and said, "You brat, do you really want to carry on the bloodline for Konoha?"


    Kamishiro embarrassedly scratched his nose. "No, no, I don''t have that kind of thought..."


    The Third Kazekage continued, "After [The Plan] succeeds, just act like you''re from Konoha. Show your hatred for Sunagakure Village for using you as a bargaining chip. Do whatever the people in Konoha tell you to do and try your best to gain their trust."


    "Your task is to gather intelligence on Konoha, including their ninjutsu, secret techniques, and so on."


    "When [The Plan] starts, I''ll perform the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation on your brain to deal with Konoha''s memory - snooping."


    "Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation is a ninjutsu that involves passing extremely small needles through the memory center of a person''s brain to seal the target''s memory."


    "Don''t worry. After the technique is lifted, the needles will disappear and your memory will be restored."


    "After Konoha snoops on your memory, the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation will automatically be lifted."


    Kamishiro shivered.


    "Oh my god! Just thinking about needles being stuck into my brain is terrifying."


    Moreover, he made a living with his wits. What if someone accidentally slips their hand and he turns into an idiot?


    Kamishiro pleaded, "Uncle Third Kazekage, maybe Konoha won''t snoop on my memories. So, let''s skip the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation."


    The Third Kazekage shook his head. "No, this technique is a must. Since Konoha knows you''re from Sunagakure Village, they''ll definitely snoop on your memories. This is for sure. It''s also for your safety. Don''t worry. I''m very skilled at this technique. You don''t need to be afraid. It''ll only seal your memories after today. You won''t forget your past memories."


    Kamishiro muttered to himself in annoyance.


    How could he not be worried? It''s not him who''s getting the hard time, so it''s easy for him to give advice when he''s not the one in trouble.


    The Third Kazekage continued, "Once the full - scale war breaks out, we''ll look for a chance to invade Konoha. You''ll lead us to loot Konoha. Meanwhile, I''ll give you a ninja hawk. Sign a summoning contract with it. If you get any intel on Konoha later, inform me right away through the ninja hawk.


    Finally, only I know your identity as an undercover agent. No one else in Sunagakure Village knows about it. You can just stay at ease..."


    Before the Third Kazekage finished speaking, he was suddenly interrupted by Kamishiro. "Uncle Kuidou, you said only you know my identity as an undercover agent?"


    The Third Kazekage asked in confusion, "Huh? What''s the matter?"


    "Nope! Nope! Nope!" Kamishiro said "nope" three times in a row. "Uncle Kuidou, other people must know my identity as an undercover agent. Otherwise, I won''t go even if you beat me to death!"


    In Kamishiro''s memory, the Third Kazekage was killed by Sasori during the Third Ninja World War and turned into a human Puppets.


    If only the Third Kazekage knew his identity as an undercover agent, and if he died, wouldn''t he, as an undercover agent, become completely unaccounted for?

 Chapter 7: Beware of Sasori

    Chapter 7: Beware of Sasori


    The Third Kazekage couldn''t understand why Kamishiro wanted to let others know about his role as an undercover agent.


    Wasn''t it safer for fewer people to know about an undercover operation?


    Although the Third Kazekage found it strange, he still agreed to Kamishiro''s request.


    After all, Kamishiro''s demand wasn''t difficult to meet.


    Hearing the Third Kazekage''s agreement, Kamishiro breathed a sigh of relief.


    Although Kamishiro didn''t have a good impression of Sunagakure Village, he had lived there for so long that he was attached to his shabby little cottage.


    Even if his undercover mission in Konoha failed and he became a person without proper status, he wouldn''t even be able to return to this shabby home.


    The Third Kazekage stood up and said, "Alright, get ready. We''ll start the operation tomorrow."


    Kamishiro sighed resignedly and replied, "I got it."


    The Third Kazekage whistled, and a ninja hawk flew into Kamishiro''s house.


    Guided by the Third Kazekage, Kamishiro signed a contract with the ninja hawk.


    Kamishiro asked, "Uncle Kuidou, can this ninja hawk find someone?"


    The Third Kazekage nodded and replied, "As long as you let it smell something with the scent of the person you''re looking for, it can find that person by the smell. Well, I''ve got other things to do. Make your preparations. I''ll come to you tomorrow noon."


    When the Third Kazekage was leaving, Kamishiro couldn''t help but remind him, "Uncle Kuidou, be careful of Sasori."


    The Third Kazekage stopped in his tracks, turned around, and asked in confusion, "Why should I be careful of Sasori?"


    Kamishiro stammered, "Well... I had a really real dream where Sasori did something bad."


    Kamishiro didn''t know how to tell the Third Kazekage.


    He couldn''t just tell the Third Kazekage that Sasori had never forgotten about avenging his Mother and Father. Konoha''s White Fang, who killed his Mother and Father, had committed suicide. So Sasori transferred his hatred to the Third Kazekage. He believed that as the Village Headman of Sunagakure Village, it was your negligence that led to Konoha''s attack and his Mother and Father''s death. How could he tell him that?


    Although the Third Kazekage had always let him be and they had met only a few times, and Kamishiro wasn''t really familiar with him, after all, he was one of the few people Kamishiro knew. So Kamishiro still hoped that the Third Kazekage would survive.


    But Kamishiro didn''t know how to make the Third Kazekage believe him.


    First of all, Kamishiro didn''t know Sasori and had never met him.


    Secondly, Sasori was the grandson of Chiyo, a high - ranking member of Sunagakure Village, was highly trusted, and was also a genius puppet maker.


    Finally, Kamishiro only knew that the Third Kazekage should die around the full - scale start of the Third Ninja World War. It was very likely that the Third Kazekage''s death was the fuse for the full - scale start of the Third Ninja World War, but he didn''t know the exact date or how Sasori would kill the Third Kazekage.


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    Even if Kamishiro knew the day and the way Sasori would kill the Third Kazekage, the Third Kazekage might not believe him if he told him.


    The Third Kazekage said in a solemn voice, "Kamishiro, Sasori is the grandson of Advisor Chiyo. He will never betray the village! Don''t suspect your comrades so casually!"


    Kamishiro''s small face fell. He was just trying to be kind and give a warning, but he got scolded instead.


    It''s really like offering kindness to someone who can''t appreciate it.


    After the Third Kazekage left, Kamishiro felt like crying.


    It was so sudden. Without any warning, he was told to become an undercover agent. If he refused, he''d be thrown into jail. They didn''t even give him time to prepare. This is not how things are supposed to be.


    Kamishiro rubbed his face with his hand and comforted himself, "Since I''m in this situation, I''ll just make the best of it. I''m really strong. Even if I''m discovered, I''ll definitely be able to turn the tables. Definitely!"


    Kamishiro stood up from the chair, then lay on his stomach beside the bed and reached out his hand to feel under the bed. He pulled out a Scroll.


    This Scroll was prepared by Kamishiro for Pakura.


    Inside this Scroll were things that Kamishiro had spent a long time making to help Pakura get through future crises.


    However, the things inside were not yet perfect. Kamishiro had been constantly improving them, so he hadn''t given it to Pakura.


    But even though they were imperfect, they should be enough to help Pakura through the crisis.


    Now that Kamishiro was about to go undercover in Konoha as an undercover agent, it was time to give this Scroll to Pakura.


    Pakura wasn''t in Konoha, but the Third Kazekage had just made him sign a contract with a ninja hawk. He could have the ninja hawk send this Scroll to Pakura.


    After writing a letter, Kamishiro found a coat that Pakura had left in his room before. He let the ninja hawk smell it, then tied the Scroll and the letter to the ninja hawk''s body.


    Kamishiro stroked the ninja hawk''s head and said, "Go! You must deliver the Scroll and the letter. If the things are missing, I''ll cook you and eat you!"


    Animals named with the word ''ninja'', such as ninja hawks, ninja dogs, and ninja cats, are intelligent and can understand human speech. So when the ninja hawk heard that Kamishiro would cook it and eat it, it immediately took two steps back, with a look of fear in its eyes.


    Kamishiro glared at the ninja hawk and said, "Hurry up! Do you really want me to cook you and eat you?"


    The ninja hawk let out a cry and quickly flapped its wings and flew away.


    After the ninja hawk flew away, Kamishiro closed the door and lay back on the bed.


    Kamishiro tossed and turned and couldn''t fall asleep.


    Truly, the Impermanence of Worldly Things is just like life''s full of unexpected twists (a popular Chinese meme meaning life is full of surprises).


    Before going to sleep, Kamishiro was still thinking about sleeping until the afternoon tomorrow and then getting up to come up with some improvement plans for Kanna.


    Now, out of the blue, he had to leave for Konoha to work as an undercover agent tomorrow. How could he possibly fall asleep?


    "I''m so unlucky."


    But even more bad luck was yet to come.


    After the Third Kazekage left, he completely forgot that Kamishiro had asked him to tell others about his undercover agent mission.


    But it was also Kamishiro''s fault. Who asked Kamishiro to suddenly say that Sasori was going to do something bad? Distracted by this, the Third Kazekage forgot about it.


    At noon the next day.


    Kamishiro stayed up all night, nervously waiting for the Third Kazekage to come to him.


    And Kamishiro had packed up his things.


    He sealed Kanna in the Scroll.


    There was nothing else left for Kamishiro.


    While waiting, Kamishiro indulged in Fantasies.


    What if the Third Kazekage suddenly had diarrhea and missed the chance, so he wouldn''t have to go?


    Or maybe the Third Kazekage found some other poor soul to be the undercover agent?


    However... what was meant to come would still come.


    The Third Kazekage came into Kamishiro''s room with two ninjas.


    As soon as the Third Kazekage entered the room, he said to Kamishiro, "Kamishiro, it''s time."


    Kamishiro grumbled, "Uncle Kuidou, can you put it another way? Saying ''it''s time'' always makes me feel like I''m heading to the gallows!"


    Kamishiro was already extremely nervous, and now he got even more jittery.

 Chapter 8: The Plan Begins

    Chapter 8: The Plan Begins


    The Third Kazekage, accompanied by two ninjas, arrived at Kamishiro''s house and said, "It''s time."


    The Third Kazekage turned a deaf ear to Kamishiro''s complaints.


    The Third Kazekage took out an extremely small needle and said to Kamishiro, "Come here. I''m going to perform the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation technique on you to seal your memories."


    Kamishiro shuffled up to the Third Kazekage, all down in the dumps, and said, "Uncle Kuidou, watch out! I earn my bread with my brains, ya know."


    The Third Kazekage just waved his hand like it was nothing and said, "I''ve used this jutsu a million times. I ain''t gonna screw it up."


    Kamishiro turned around, presenting the back of his head to the Third Kazekage.


    The Third Kazekage quickly inserted the needle into the back of Kamishiro''s head.


    Kamishiro felt a sharp pain in his head.


    The Third Kazekage formed hand seals and then placed his hand on Kamishiro''s head.


    "Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation!"


    A spell appeared on Kamishiro''s head and then disappeared immediately.


    Kamishiro''s eyes instantly became blank. After a while, his blank eyes regained their sparkle.


    Kamishiro looked at the Third Kazekage and the two ninjas in the room in confusion and said, "Huh? Uncle Kuidou, why are you here?"


    The Third Kazekage responded with a hand - strike.


    The Third Kazekage knocked Kamishiro out.


    Kamishiro rolled his eyes and fainted right away.


    The Third Kazekage instructed the two ninjas behind him, "Follow The Plan. There will be comrades waiting for you in the Land of Rivers to lead you to the ninjas of Iwagakure. After the trade with Iwagakure, bring the supplies back to Sunagakure Village immediately!"


    "Yes!"


    One ninja picked up Kamishiro and disappeared from the spot with the other ninja using the Body Flicker Technique.


    The Third Kazekage stood in a daze in Kamishiro''s room for a long time, frowning tightly.


    "What did Kamishiro ask me to do last night? Forget it. I can''t remember anyway. It probably wasn''t that important."


    ...


    The Land of Rivers, a tiny nation, lies right on the border between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire.


    To ward off sneak attacks from Sunagakure Village, Konoha has always dispatched ninjas to the Land of Rivers for guard duty.


    Meanwhile, Sunagakure Village also has ninjas in the Land of Rivers, and there have been skirmishes between them and the Konoha ninjas.


    However, the Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze, who ought to have been battling Kumogakure on the frontlines, was now in the Land of Rivers.


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    The reason why Minato Namikaze appeared in the Land of Rivers was because of Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara.


    As the legendary Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze always dashed straight into the hottest spots during the fights with Kumogakure.


    Since Kakashi and the other two were no match for Minato Namikaze''s - level battles, Minato Namikaze hardly ever got the chance to teach them.


    So, during this period when the fighting with Kumogakure was not so intense, Minato Namikaze took on a mission in the Land of Rivers.


    Because Sunagakure Village in The Land of Rivers was restless and constantly harassing the Konoha ninjas stationed there, Minato Namikaze came to The Land of Rivers to intimidate the Sunagakure ninjas and give some guidance to Kakashi and his two companions.


    Just as Minato Namikaze arrived in The Land of Rivers, a Konoha ninja rushed to him.


    "Lord Minato! We got a piece of intelligence a few days ago. We sent our ninja beasts to report the intelligence to the Hokage. The Hokage replied, saying that you''ve come to The Land of Rivers and told you to carry out a mission!"


    Minato Namikaze asked, "What intelligence did you guys get? What mission does the Third Hokage want me to carry out?"


    The Konoha ninja reported, "A few days ago, we caught a suspicious Sunagakure Village ninja. That Sunagakure Village ninja immediately tried to destroy a Scroll, but we stopped him. Then that Sunagakure Village ninja committed suicide.


    "The content of the Scroll is that Iwagakure is willing to form an alliance with Sunagakure Village and is willing to exchange military supplies for a ninja with the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai to show their determination to ally with Sunagakure Village.


    "The mission the Hokage assigned to you is to stop the alliance between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure by any means and get that Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninja.


    "We''ve arranged ninjas all over The Land of Rivers. As soon as we spot any Iwa - nin in The Land of Rivers, we''ll inform you right away."


    Minato Namikaze''s eyes narrowed slightly.


    He couldn''t believe that Sunagakure Village wouldn''t cause any trouble if they allied with Iwagakure at this point.


    Sunagakure Village had been eyeing Konoha''s resources for a long time.


    Although Iwagakure hadn''t taken any action yet, they had been restless during the battle between Konoha and Kumogakure and had sent many ninjas to spy on Konoha''s intelligence.


    Once Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure formed an alliance, they might join forces to attack Konoha.


    Then Konoha would be caught between two fires, facing the sieges of three major ninja villages: Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure Village.


    So, he must stop the alliance between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure.


    As for that Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninja, Kekkei Genkai was very precious in the ninja world. Minato Namikaze could understand why Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to get that Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninja used as a trading item.


    After all, the Third Kazekage''s Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai was extremely powerful.


    The Third Kazekage had made a name for himself in the ninja world with his Iron Sand, earning the title of "The Strongest Kazekage".


    Minato Namikaze said to the Konoha ninja, "Okay. To avoid tipping them off, don''t let anyone know that I''ve come to The Land of Rivers. If they find out, they might change the trading location."


    The Konoha ninja replied, "Only a few ninjas know that you''ve come to The Land of Rivers. I''ll tell them not to say a word."


    Minato Namikaze nodded and said, "Alright. Then go now. I''ll stay at the base and wait for your news."


    After the Konoha ninjas left, they immediately went to inform Minato Namikaze.


    Three days passed. The two Sunagakure Village ninjas escorting Kamishiro had entered the territory of The Land of Rivers and had joined up with the awaiting Sunagakure Village ninjas.


    The Sunagakure Village ninjas deliberately let the Konoha ninjas obtain the Scroll.


    If Sunagakure Village really wanted to make a deal with Iwagakure, there was no need to choose The Land of Rivers, which was closer to The Land of Fire. They could have chosen The Land of Birds, which was closer to the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth.


    Now they just had to wait for the Iwa - nin to come to The Land of Rivers for the deal and execute The Plan.


    Two more days passed.


    A five - man Iwa - nin squad from Iwagakure entered The Land of Rivers.


    As soon as the Iwa - nin squad entered the territory of The Land of Rivers, they were locked in by the Konoha ninjas.


    Since the Iwa - nin were most likely to enter The Land of Rivers from the north, the most Konoha ninjas were arranged there.


    After discovering that the Iwa - nin squad had entered The Land of Rivers, the Konoha ninjas immediately informed Minato Namikaze.


    After Minato Namikaze learned that the Iwa - nin had arrived in The Land of Rivers, he immediately summoned Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara.


    "Alright, come with me on a secret mission. Let''s roll right now!"


    Minato Namikaze''s squad left the Konoha camp and quickly headed for the location of the Iwa - nin locked in by the Konoha ninjas.

 Chapter 9: The Deal

    Chapter 9: The Deal


    After Kamishiro woke up, he found himself tied up and being carried on the shoulder of one of his own people, who was running towards an unknown place.


    Kamishiro dared not speak now.


    In the past few days, whenever Kamishiro woke up and said a single word, he would be knocked out with a hand - chop.


    Kamishiro felt that the back of his neck was already swollen.


    Kamishiro couldn''t figure out what had happened. Why did the Third Kazekage knock him out? Why didn''t he say a word and just have him forcibly taken away from Sunagakure Village without any explanation?


    It was obvious that they were no longer in the Land of Wind, because the land here wasn''t sandy. There were many rivers and forests.


    During his previous awakenings, Kamishiro always asked where he was and where they were taking him.


    However, from beginning to end, the two Sunagakure Village ninjas never answered a single question of Kamishiro''s. All they gave him in response was a hand - chop.


    After waking up this time, Kamishiro didn''t say a word and analyzed what on earth the reason was for treating him like this.


    But no matter how hard Kamishiro recalled, he couldn''t figure out what wrong he had done.


    He stayed at home all day long. There was no chance for him to do anything wrong.


    Kamishiro felt the ropes on his body. They were tied so tightly that he couldn''t move at all.


    Kamishiro was on the verge of tears. He should have learned the Rope Escape Technique.


    The Rope Escape Technique was a basic ninjutsu that all ninjas had to learn.


    The Rope Escape Technique was just a skill to untie the knots with one''s backhand or loosen the body joints. Although it was very complicated, it didn''t require the use of chakra.


    Because it involved dislocating body joints and Kamishiro was afraid of pain, he didn''t learn it.


    Kamishiro was quite free when it came to learning ninjutsu. No one would force him to learn any specific ninjutsu.


    Kamishiro didn''t think highly of the Rope Escape Technique because it was both painful and ordinary.


    Now, when he needed it, he found that he didn''t know how to do it.


    Suddenly, Kamishiro noticed that there were not just the two Sunagakure Village ninjas anymore. Three more had joined.


    Moreover, he heard their conversation.


    "The Iwa - nin have reached The Land of Rivers. Let''s go there now to make the deal."


    "Did you inform everyone?"


    "Yeah. The Scroll indicating that Iwagakure and our Sunagakure Village had formed an alliance has fallen into their hands. They''ve sent a large number of ninjas to the north of The Land of Rivers. They must be trying to locate the Iwa - nin."


    "Okay. Once we get the military supplies, we''ll retreat right away."


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    Kamishiro, who had lost his memory, was completely confused.


    Was this The Land of Rivers?


    Had Iwagakure and Sunagakure Village formed an alliance?


    What kind of deal was it? Was it about military supplies?


    The Scroll had fallen into their hands? Who were they?


    And why were they taking him along?


    Kamishiro felt his head was about to burst. He just couldn''t make out what was happening.


    After traveling for a while, five Sunagakure Village ninjas suddenly stopped in a forest, bringing Kamishiro along.


    One of the Sunagakure Village ninjas shouted, "Come out!"


    Five Iwa-nin slowly emerged from the ground and appeared in front of them.


    The Sunagakure Village ninja asked, "This ninja possesses the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, as we promised to hand over to you before. So, where are the military supplies we want?"


    The Iwa-nin unfurled six Scrolls and summoned six large boxes one by one.


    "Two boxes of Kunai, three boxes of Shuriken, and one box of Explosive Tags. These are the military supplies promised to you."


    Hearing this, Kamishiro felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar and couldn''t stop shivering.


    So, this is a deal?


    The Iwa-nin are trading these six boxes for him?


    Did the Third Kazekage think he was useless? Did he want to make use of him by allying with Iwagakure and getting some military supplies in return?


    No matter how much Kamishiro thought about it, this seemed to be the only possibility in this situation.


    Kamishiro suddenly felt extremely desperate and sad.


    He didn''t want to fight. He pretended to be useless and stayed home all day. He either studied ninjutsu or Puppets, just wanting to live a peaceful life.


    Unexpectedly, he still couldn''t escape and was treated as a sacrifice.


    Kamishiro was indignant and thought angrily in his heart that once he got to Iwagakure, he''d turn dark and show his real strength. He''d show the Third Kazekage and the others how badass he was and what a huge talent they''d lost by sacrificing him!


    The five Sunagakure Village ninjas opened the six boxes one by one to check. After confirming that there was no problem with the contents, they sealed the boxes again and stored them in the Scrolls.


    The Sunagakure Village ninjas placed Kamishiro on the ground and gestured for the Iwa-nin to take him away.


    While the Sunagakure Village ninjas and the Iwa-nin were making the deal, there were four pairs of eyes watching them from the surroundings.


    These four pairs of eyes belonged to Minato Namikaze''s team.


    Minato Namikaze used hand gestures to direct Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara.


    Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara nodded simultaneously and scattered.


    As a medical ninja, Rin Nohara had weak combat ability, so she wouldn''t directly participate in the fight.


    Kakashi had reached his position.


    However, when Obito was on his way to the position indicated by Minato Namikaze, he suddenly stepped on a stone and face-planted.


    The noise of Obito''s fall immediately caught the attention of the Sunagakure Village ninjas and the Iwa-nin.


    "Who''s there?!"


    Two Sunagakure Village ninjas and two Iwa-nin rushed directly towards the direction where the sound came from.


    Kakashi, Rin Nohara, and Minato Namikaze covered their foreheads, looking helpless.


    "What a big idiot!"


    Kakashi immediately used the Body Flicker Technique and instantly appeared behind a Sunagakure Village ninja. The short-bladed weapon in his hand plunged into the Sunagakure Village ninja''s back, and blood splashed on Kakashi''s face.


    Another Sunagakure Village ninjas immediately took out a Shuriken and threw it at Kakashi.


    Kakashi drew his short blade and leaped backward, dodging the Kunai.


    Meanwhile, two Iwa - nin rushed towards Obito again.


    Facing such a battle, Obito was too nervous and scared. His hands trembled as he formed the seals. He barely finished forming the seals before the Iwa - nin rushed over.


    "Fire Style! Great Fireball Technique!"


    After gathering chakra in his throat, Obito spat out a fireball forward from his mouth.


    "Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"


    After forming the seals, the Iwa - nin pressed his hands on the ground and created an earth wall standing in front, blocking Obito''s flames.


    After blocking the flames, one Iwa - nin continued to rush towards Obito. Obito took out his Kunai to deal with him.


    Rin Nohara, who was hiding, shouted at Obito, "Obito! Watch your back!"


    Behind Obito, an Iwa - nin suddenly emerged from the ground and stabbed at Obito with the Kunai in his hand.


    This sneaking Iwa - nin (the one who launched a surprise attack) was one of the two who had rushed towards Obito just now.


    While one Iwa - nin erected an earth wall to block Obito''s flames, the other used the Earth Style: Earth Dragon Concealment Technique. This technique allowed him to use flowing chakra to transform the soil into fine sand grains and dig forward underground like an earth dragon, quietly approaching Obito from below.


    The Iwa - nin who suddenly appeared from the ground behind scared Obito so much that he stood still, watching helplessly as the Kunai stabbed towards his neck.

 Chapter 10: The Battle

    Chapter 10: The Battle


    Obito was so shocked by the Iwa - nin that he stood still on the spot, with a dazed look in his eyes as a Kunai stabbed towards him.


    Just then, a figure dropped from the sky, stepped on the Iwa - nin with both feet, stomping him heavily back to the ground, and pierced the Iwa - nin''s neck with the short - blade in his hand, killing him instantly.


    Then Kakashi suddenly hurled the short - blade in his hand. The blade grazed Obito''s head and hit the Iwa - nin in front of Obito.


    Kakashi sneered at Obito, "Hey, wimp! If you''re too scared to move, go hide with Rin. You''re really bugging me by being such a drag."


    After saying that, Kakashi picked up the ninja sword and rejoined the battle.


    Obito had come to his senses. He clenched his fists tightly. All he could think about were the words Kakashi had said, calling him a coward and telling him to hide. He was extremely unwilling in his heart.


    "I''m not a coward! I''m an Uchiha!"


    Suddenly, Obito had an outburst of power. He took out a Kunai and rushed towards the Sunagakure Village ninjas and the Iwa - nin.


    Kamishiro was completely stunned.


    That guy with white hair and a mask, who clearly looked so cocky.


    And that spiky - haired guy wearing goggles, who looked a bit stupid.


    Could these two guys be Kakashi Hatake and Obito Uchiha?


    If they really were...


    Oh my god! Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash, might also be here.


    Danger! It''s so dangerous! I have to run away quickly!


    If Minato Namikaze was really here, he''d kill me even if I had ten lives.


    Now that no one was guarding him, it was the perfect time to escape.


    "Damn it! How the hell does this [Rope Escape Technique] work?"


    Kamishiro tried to break free from the ropes, but the damn ropes got tighter the more he struggled.


    Having no other choice, Kamishiro could only wriggle his body and try to move away from here.


    Although he was moving very slowly, at least he was moving.


    The will to survive made Kamishiro wriggle around desperately on the ground like a bug trying to break free.


    On the other side, Kakashi and Obito were surrounded.


    There were a total of ten ninjas, including Sunagakure Village ninjas and Iwa - nin. Kakashi had killed four of them, and there were still six left.


    As for Obito... he was just making things more difficult for Kakashi.


    Obito''s so - called outburst of power was only in momentum. There was no real enhancement in other aspects.


    Kakashi and Obito stood back to back, looking at the Sunagakure Village ninjas and Iwa - nin with solemn expressions.


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    Obito was so nervous that he was covered in sweat. "Kakashi, what should we do?"


    Kakashi didn''t answer Obito. He just rushed forward, trying to break through the encirclement.


    But the three Sunagakure Village ninjas in front of Kakashi forced him back.


    "Kill these two brats quickly. Maybe other Konoha ninjas are on their way here."


    "Let''s go together!"


    Just as these six [Sunagakure Village ninjas] and [Iwa - nin] were about to team up to fight against [Kakashi] and [Obito], a [Kunai] with a unique design fell from the sky and stuck into the ground in front of [Kakashi] and [Obito].


    In the next instant, [Minato Namikaze] appeared at the location of the [Flying Thunder God Kunai].


    Seeing [Minato Namikaze], the six [Sunagakure Village ninjas] and [Iwa - nin] showed extreme fear on their faces, as they all recognized him.


    "[Minato Namikaze]? Aren''t you supposed to be fighting the [Cloud - nin] in the Land of Hot Water?" The voice of the speaking [Iwa - nin] cracked in fear.


    [Minato Namikaze] wore a gentle smile on his face. "As you can see, I''m now in [The Land of Rivers]. I need to take a break once in a while."


    [Minato Namikaze]''s smile looked like that of the [Shinigami] in the eyes of the [Sunagakure Village ninjas] and [Iwa - nin].


    Although they were from different countries and different ninja villages, they all made the same decision: to flee!


    The title of [Yellow Flash] of [Minato Namikaze] was now very well - known throughout the [ninja world].


    Just by themselves, they were no match for [Minato Namikaze].


    The six of them immediately scattered and fled. One [Iwa - nin] even wanted to take [Kamishiro] away.


    However, [Kamishiro], who had transformed into a cocoon - like state, had already hidden in the grass. The [Iwa - nin] couldn''t find [Kamishiro] for a moment and could only give up and run for his life first.


    But could their fleeing speed be faster than [Minato Namikaze]?


    [Minato Namikaze] took out six [Flying Thunder God Kunai] and threw them simultaneously in the direction of the six [Sunagakure Village ninjas] and [Iwa - nin].


    Then, [Minato Namikaze] used the [Flying Thunder God Technique].


    He flashed six times with a ''whoosh, whoosh, whoosh'' sound. It was only because of his yellow hair that people knew [Minato Namikaze] had made his move. If he were bald, people might not even have noticed.


    After [Minato Namikaze] returned to [Kakashi] and [Obito], blood suddenly spurted from the necks of the six [Sunagakure Village ninjas] and [Iwa - nin], and they fell to the ground, losing their lives.


    The [The Battle] ended effortlessly after [Minato Namikaze] intervened.


    [Minato Namikaze] first looked at [Kakashi] and praised, "[Kakashi], you did a great job this time. Your actions in the [The Battle] were very decisive, and your judgment of timing was also quite accurate."


    [Kakashi] remained calm, as if to say, ''It''s just a basic move, don''t make a fuss.''


    Then [Minato Namikaze] looked at [Obito].


    [Obito] looked at [Minato Namikaze] expectantly.


    However, [Minato Namikaze] said seriously, "[Obito], your mental fortitude during the [The Battle] was completely lacking. When two enemy [ninjas] charged at you and blocked your ninjutsu, and then there was only one [ninjas] left charging at you, you should have noticed this at that time.


    If you couldn''t be sure where that disappeared [ninjas] was in that situation, you should have retreated first.


    However, you didn''t notice at all. After Rin reminded you, you just stood there stunned. If Kakashi hadn''t saved you, you would have died right then."


    Obito lowered his head shamefully. After being told by Minato Namikaze, he also felt that his performance was too poor and couldn''t be compared with Kakashi at all.


    Minato Namikaze suddenly shifted the topic and said with a smile, "However, Obito, you have great courage. You didn''t lose your fighting spirit afterwards. This mission was originally intended for you to gain experience. As long as you can grow, this trip is worth it."


    Obito looked up at Minato Namikaze in surprise. He didn''t expect to be praised.


    Minato Namikaze pointed at Obito''s shoulder and said, "Okay, Obito, go to Rin and let her treat your wound."


    Obito looked at his shoulder and only then noticed that there was a cut on it and blood was flowing.


    Obito shouted towards Rin Nohara, "Rin, The Battle is over. You can come out. I''m injured. Hurry up and help me treat it. It hurts so much!"


    Rin Nohara came out of her hiding place and immediately went to Obito to treat him.


    Minato Namikaze said to Kakashi, "Kakashi, search those bodies. I''ll go and bring him here."


    Kakashi nodded and said, "Yes, teacher!"


    Kamishiro was hiding in the grass, not even daring to breathe. He prayed in his heart not to be discovered, not to be discovered.


    However, when that flash of yellow appeared in Kamishiro''s sight, his heart skipped a beat.


    Kamishiro forced a smile on his face and said, "Uh... Hello. I''m just a passing civilian. Do you believe me?"


    Minato Namikaze slightly raised his eyebrows after hearing what Kamishiro said.


    Immediately afterwards.


    Kamishiro felt a sharp pain in the back of his neck. In the last second before he fainted, Kamishiro cursed in his heart.


    Are you crazy? Why does everyone like to hit the back of my neck?!

 Chapter 11: Restoring Memories

    Chapter 11: Restoring Memories


    Kamishiro was knocked unconscious by Minato Namikaze and carried in his hand.


    Kakashi had already searched all the corpses of the Sunagakure Village ninjas and Iwa - nin.


    Obito''s wounds had been treated by Rin''s Mystical Palm Technique and bandaged.


    Minato Namikaze''s team gathered together again.


    Obito looked curiously at Kamishiro being carried by Minato Namikaze: "Sensei, who is he?"


    Minato Namikaze glanced at the unconscious Kamishiro in his hand and said, "This is the most important target of our mission this time. He is the owner of the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, who was traded by Sunagakure Village to Iwagakure as a bargaining chip in exchange for an alliance."


    Rin said in disbelief, "Ah? Trading people, and they''re even ninjas from their own village?"


    Minato Namikaze guessed, "Probably the poor Sunagakure Village has nothing good to offer to make a deal and form an alliance with Iwagakure. So they thought of using this precious Kekkei Genkai ninja to ally with Iwagakure.


    Users with Kekkei Genkai have special abilities. All major countries and ninja villages highly value them. Some Kekkei Genkai can even affect the battle''s outcome. Just like the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan in our Konoha, which can see things within a one - kilometer radius.


    That means within one kilometer, all people or things have nowhere to hide. We can see what they''re doing and formulate battle plans accordingly, greatly increasing the chances of winning the battle.


    As for the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, the user can freely control the gold or iron in the natural sand through magnetism. By the way, the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure Village is also the owner of the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai. The Third Kazekage is known as the ''Strongest Kazekage'' in Sunagakure Village."


    After Minato Namikaze''s explanation, Rin still couldn''t fully accept trading people like goods.


    Looking at Kamishiro, who was about the same age as them, Rin felt a bit of pity.


    Minato Namikaze asked Kakashi, "Kakashi, did you find anything on them?"


    Kakashi shook his head, "No, except for some ninja tools, there''s nothing useful."


    Minato Namikaze announced, "Then take the six [Scrolls] storing military supplies and let''s evacuate this place."


    Kakashi picked up the six [Scrolls] that the Iwa - nin had used as trading items and stored military supplies. Minato Namikaze carried Kamishiro, and together with Obito and Rin, they left and headed for the Konoha camp.


    ...


    Two hours later.


    Kamishiro gradually woke up from his coma. He looked around and found himself in a tent.


    Kamishiro clearly knew that he had been captured.


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    Kamishiro was on the verge of crying. He hadn''t done anything, so why did things turn out this way?


    Just as Kamishiro was lamenting the unfairness of fate, he heard two sets of footsteps approaching him.


    Kamishiro quickly closed his eyes.


    Minato Namikaze looked at Kamishiro, who was ''unconscious'' on the ground, and said, "Stop pretending. I know you''re awake. Your breathing is all messed up."


    Kamishiro was so scared that he immediately held his breath and continued to pretend to be unconscious.


    Minato Namikaze and the people beside him both raised an eyebrow at the same time.


    This kid... isn''t very smart.


    Minato Namikaze and his companions just quietly stared at Kamishiro.


    As time ticked by, Kamishiro''s face turned red from holding his breath and lack of oxygen, and his whole head was dizzy.


    Minato Namikaze spoke up to remind him, "If you keep holding your breath, you''ll pass out again. It''s pointless. This is within the area of Konoha''s camp. You can''t escape. As long as you cooperate, we won''t hurt you."


    Kamishiro, who was almost at his limit, gasped for air as soon as he heard Minato Namikaze say that they wouldn''t hurt him if he cooperated.


    After catching his breath, Kamishiro shouted hoarsely, "I''ll cooperate! I definitely will! From today on, I''m turning over a new leaf. To hell with Sunagakure Village! I was so loyal to Sunagakure Village, yet they knocked me out and brought me here to trade six crates of junk with those Iwa - nin bastards!


    From now on, I''ll be your lackey. If you tell me to go east, I won''t go west. If you tell me to beat a dog, I won''t chase a chicken. Just don''t kill me. I''m really good. It''d be a pity to kill me!"


    Minato Namikaze looked at Kamishiro with a subtle expression.


    It was obvious that Kamishiro was really angry and scared.


    Minato Namikaze looked at the man beside him and asked, "Syoichi, are you free now?"


    "Yeah, you want me to probe his memories, right?"


    "Yeah, that''s right. We still need to be on the safe side."


    This ''Syoichi'' is a ninja from the Yamanaka Clan, whose full name is Yamanaka Syoichi.


    Yamanaka Syoichi nodded and said, "Sure, so shall I start probing now?"


    Minato Namikaze replied, "Probe now."


    Kamishiro looked at Yamanaka Syoichi in horror. This guy was going to probe his memories?


    Before Kamishiro could plead for mercy, Yamanaka Syoichi formed seals and placed his hand on Kamishiro''s head.


    "Ninjutsu: Mind - Reading Technique!"


    Kamishiro felt his thoughts come to a halt while Yamanaka Syoichi read the memories in his head.


    Half an hour later, Yamanaka Syoichi exited the Mind - Reading Technique.


    The moment he exited, the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation in Kamishiro''s head automatically unraveled, the inserted needles disappeared, and Kamishiro''s missing memories were restored.


    Kamishiro stared blankly at Minato Namikaze and Yamanaka Syoichi.


    He was digesting the fact that he was actually an undercover agent.


    Yamanaka Syoichi excitedly said to Minato Namikaze, "Minato, we seem to have found a gem!"


    Minato Namikaze asked in confusion, "What''s going on?"


    Yamanaka Syoichi explained, "This kid is a genius!"


    He learned the Magnet Ninja Art and Puppet Technique solely from the Scrolls without any instruction. He has a high level of proficiency in the Magnet Ninja Art. Although I don''t know much about the Puppet Technique, the Puppets he made seem to far surpass those of the puppet masters in Sunagakure Village!"


    Minato Namikaze frowned tightly and said, "Yamanaka Syoichi, what you said doesn''t seem right. How could Sunagakure Village be willing to give such a talent to Iwa - nin?"


    Yamanaka Syoichi said with a smile, "Let me finish. I''m just about to say. This kid seems to be very afraid of The Battle. He''s afraid that his uncle, the Third Kazekage, will discover his talent and strength and send him to the battlefield, so he has been hiding it."


    "So, the Kazekage might think this kid is useless. That''s why he was used as a bargaining chip in a deal with Iwagakure for military supplies and to sign an alliance contract."


    After hearing what Yamanaka Syoichi said, Minato Namikaze relaxed his furrowed brows and sized up the stunned Kamishiro. "It seems that... this kid we took from Iwa - nin will be of great value to our Konoha."


    Yamanaka Syoichi said firmly, "I think so. It''s fair to say that Sunagakure Village has suffered a great loss by letting this kid go! He will definitely be of great value to our Konoha!"


    Coming to his senses, Kamishiro unconsciously pursed his lips when he heard the conversation between Yamanaka Syoichi and Minato Namikaze.


    It seems... everything is going quite smoothly.

 Chapter 12: Almost Exposed Before Even Starting the Undercover Mission

    Chapter 12: Almost Exposed Before Even Starting the Undercover Mission


    Kamishiro, who had already broken free from the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation, had regained all his memories.


    But right now, Kamishiro was truly terrified.


    Hey! Minato Namikaze! One of those well - known top ninjas in the ninja world!


    If Minato wanted to kill him, he''d only need to wiggle his little finger.


    Although Kamishiro had been forced to become an undercover agent, it was his first time doing such a job. He had no experience at all and didn''t know what to do next.


    The Third Kazekage said that after [The Plan] succeeded, he just needed to consider himself a Konoha ninja and then gather intelligence, ninjutsu, and secret techniques of Konoha and so on.


    Pretending to be a Konoha ninja sounded easy, but it was incredibly difficult. Right now, he felt like a thief who''d just been caught red - handed. He simply couldn''t convince himself that he was part of Konoha. His mind wasn''t that tough.


    As for gathering intelligence about Konoha, he''d have to get into Konoha first. And they hadn''t even said he could join Konoha yet.


    Suddenly, Kamishiro felt lost.


    Originally, he thought being an undercover agent was better than going to the battlefield, but now it seems that going to the battlefield is actually a better choice than being an undercover agent.


    The psychological pressure on Kamishiro was overwhelming. His life was out of his control, and he was face - to - face with an extremely powerful ninja. The pressure was so great that his brain almost shut down and he could hardly think.


    Minato had been keeping an eye on Kamishiro. Seeing his state, Minato''s eyes narrowed slightly.


    There seemed to be a big difference in Kamishiro''s behavior.


    Just a moment ago, he''d been full of energy, begging for mercy. But after Yamanaka Syoichi had peeked into his memories, he suddenly looked lost and extremely nervous.


    Minato asked, "Are you okay?"


    Hearing Minato''s question, Kamishiro looked up guiltily and stammered, "I, I''m okay."


    Minato squinted at Kamishiro and said with a smile, "That''s good."


    Minato took out his Kunai and cut the ropes binding Kamishiro, freeing him.


    Minato said to Yamanaka Syoichi, "Syoichi, report this matter to the Third Hokage right away."


    "Yes, I''ll go right now!"


    Yamanaka Syoichi left immediately without wasting any time, eager to tell Hiruzen Sarutobi this almost - too - good - to - be - true news.


    After Yamanaka Syoichi left, Minato asked, "What''s your name?"


    "Ka, Kamishiro."


    "Kamishiro, huh? I think you already know that you''ve become a sacrifice in the alliance between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure. And we Konoha ninjas intercepted you. What are your thoughts?"


    When Minato asked for his thoughts, Kamishiro tried hard to calm himself down and think about how to answer.


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    After a short pause, Kamishiro replied with a ''frustrated'' look on his face, "I''m so freaking angry! Mad as hell! I never thought Sunagakure Village would treat me like this! Since Lord Minato saved me, I''d like to ask Lord Minato to take me in! I don''t want to go back to that inhumane village of Sunagakure anymore!"


    Minato Namikaze was now quite certain in his heart that there was definitely something wrong with Kamishiro.


    Currently, Kamishiro''s expression was overly stiff, and the words he spoke were too flat. Although he deliberately emphasized a few words, there was hardly any sense of anger in them.


    So... Kamishiro''s anger was faked.


    Although Minato didn''t know how Kamishiro could deceive Yamanaka Syoichi''s mind - reading technique, it''s possible that Kamishiro was sent by Sunagakure Village on a mission to Iwagakure.


    However, there was one thing that Minato Namikaze couldn''t understand.


    That''s why Sunagakure Village chose this child, Kamishiro.


    This child clearly had no experience at all and almost had ''I have a problem'' written all over his face.


    Minato Namikaze recalled all the details about Kamishiro after he and Yamanaka Syoichi entered the tent.


    First, Kamishiro pleaded with them hoarsely, saying that he was willing to cooperate.


    Then, after Yamanaka Syoichi read Kamishiro''s memories, Kamishiro suddenly changed his personality completely. He stood there stunned for a long time and then looked extremely guilty.


    Minato Namikaze thought of a possibility. The memories Yamanaka Syoichi read from Kamishiro were real.


    But a part of Kamishiro''s memories was missing and thus not read.


    And that missing part of the memories might be the reason why Kamishiro was used as a sacrifice.


    After Yamanaka Syoichi read Kamishiro''s memories, Kamishiro remembered that missing part of the memories.


    This might be the reason for Kamishiro''s sudden change of personality.


    Minato Namikaze then found another suspicious point: the trading location between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure.


    Why did they choose The Land of Rivers?


    The Land of Rivers is on the left of the Land of Wind and on the right of The Land of Fire.


    If they wanted to trade with Iwagakure, it would be safer to choose The Land of Birds, which connects the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth.


    Minato Namikaze thought of another possibility, that is, Kamishiro might not want to enter Iwagakure to carry out any task. His real target could very well be Konoha!


    The very intelligent Minato Namikaze''s analysis was almost close to the truth.


    Kamishiro was now extremely uneasy.


    Because during the time when Minato Namikaze was silent, Minato''s facial expression had changed several times.


    Now, Minato suddenly looked at him with a scrutinizing look, which made Kamishiro tremble with fear.


    Could it be that... he couldn''t join Konoha?


    But didn''t that guy from the Yamanaka Clan say just now that he was of great value to Konoha?


    Wasn''t his value big enough? Was it so strict?


    Kamishiro, unaware that his identity as an undercover agent was about to be exposed, was restlessly fidgeting.


    Minato Namikaze remained silent for a while. Then, he said with a warm smile spreading across his face, "There''s no need to rush to join Konoha. After all, you were a ninja from Sunagakure Village before. The procedure to join Konoha is quite complicated. Outsiders must make certain contributions to Konoha and be vouched for by someone."


    "By the way, Yamanaka Syoichi said you''re quite accomplished in the Magnet Ninja Art. Could you demonstrate it?"


    Kamishiro trembled.


    Could it be that Minato Namikaze wanted to assess his strength and then send him to The Battle to make contributions to Konoha?


    No way! He became an undercover agent just to avoid going to The Battle!


    If Minato Namikaze sent him to The Battle, wouldn''t he have to both fight on the front lines and act as an undercover agent?


    What was the point of coming here then?


    He might as well have revealed his strength in front of the Third Kazekage and gone directly to The Battle back then.


    But since Yamanaka Syoichi had read his memories, Minato Namikaze already knew that he wasn''t weak. He couldn''t even deceive Minato Namikaze.


    Kamishiro looked on the verge of tears. With a long face, he said, "Lord Minato, I''m more of a technical type. I''m not cut out for The Battle. My ninjutsu may look flashy but is actually quite weak. It can''t even kill anyone!"


    Now Minato Namikaze was sure that Kamishiro was showing his true feelings this time. At the same time, he was even more convinced that the memories Yamanaka Syoichi had read from Kamishiro were real.


    The memories Yamanaka Syoichi had read showed that Kamishiro was extremely afraid of The Battle. He was worried that the Third Kazekage would send him to The Battle after learning of his talent and strength, so he had always hidden his abilities.


    It seemed that the Third Kazekage really had no idea about Kamishiro''s talent. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have sent a talented but completely inexperienced ninja like Kamishiro on a certain secret mission.


    After all, if Kamishiro were a ninja with extremely poor talent, his death wouldn''t have mattered to Sunagakure Village.

 Chapter 13: Mondai ga Aru

    Chapter 13: Mondai ga Aru


    Minato Namikaze noticed that Kamishiro was afraid of The Battle. However, Minato Namikaze still wanted to confirm Kamishiro''s Magnet Ninja Art.


    Minato Namikaze comforted him, saying, "Kamishiro, you don''t need to be nervous. I don''t intend to let you engage in The Battle for now. I just want to see your Magnet Ninja Art."


    Kamishiro looked at Minato Namikaze pitifully and asked, "For now? Does that mean I''ll have to participate in The Battle later?"


    Minato Namikaze said gently, "That depends on your performance. You just said you''re a technical talent, right? If your skills are truly what our Konoha needs, then you won''t have to go to The Battle. So, can you show me now?"


    Kamishiro nodded with a pout. He slowly formed hand seals with both hands and then brought them together.


    "Magnet Release: Iron Sand Triangular Pyramid!"


    Kamishiro used magnetism to gather a large amount of Iron Sand from the ground and created a triangular pyramid.


    After maintaining it for a while, the triangular pyramid scattered into a pile of Iron Sand and fell to the ground.


    Kamishiro began to gasp for breath. "Phew, Lord Minato, this is my limit. I can''t squeeze out a single drop of chakra anymore. I''m so exhausted."


    Minato Namikaze''s eyelids twitched constantly.


    Are you kidding me?


    Just doing that and gasping for breath. How feeble can you get?


    If you''re going to pretend, at least make it more believable.


    Who gasps for breath without a single bead of sweat and with a rosy complexion?


    Minato Namikaze now strongly suspected one thing: How on earth did Kamishiro deceive the Third Kazekage into believing he was a good-for-nothing?


    Couldn''t the Third Kazekage even see through such a poor act?


    Minato Namikaze let out a soft sigh and said, "Since you''re tired, Kamishiro, go and rest. This tent will be your temporary resting place. It''s getting late anyway, so have a good rest."


    When Kamishiro saw Minato Namikaze leave the tent, he let out a long sigh of relief.


    Minato Namikaze seemed approachable and spoke in a gentle voice.


    But just standing there, he gave Kamishiro an indescribable sense of pressure, making him extremely nervous.


    Fortunately, he was smart enough not to expose his identity as an undercover agent and successfully fooled Minato Namikaze.


    However, the next problem was how to join Konoha.


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    Kamishiro didn''t want to go to The Battle, so Konoha had to take a fancy to his skills.


    But the Third Kazekage once told Kamishiro that Konoha didn''t value Puppet Technique.


    Moreover, Konoha now had Orochimaru, a top - notch scientist. There must be other scientists to a certain degree.


    Kamishiro''s techniques might be quite advanced in Sunagakure Village, but they might be obsolete in Konoha.


    Kamishiro was a bit troubled and had no idea what to do.


    "Forget it. I''ll just lie down and take a nap. I''m so exhausted. Maybe I''ll come up with a solution after I wake up."


    Carefree Kamishiro simply lay down on the futon on the ground and closed his eyes to sleep.


    ...


    When Minato Namikaze left the tent, he gave a look to the ninjas guarding at the tent entrance.


    The two ninjas guarding the tent understood and followed Minato Namikaze to a dark place.


    Minato Namikaze ordered the two ninjas, "From now on, don''t stay at the tent entrance. Hide in the dark and keep watch. Once he shows any abnormal movements, notify me immediately."


    "Yes!"


    Minato Namikaze returned to his own tent.


    Inside Minato Namikaze''s tent, Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara were all there.


    When Obito saw Minato Namikaze coming back, he immediately asked, "Teacher, how is that guy? Is there a Mondai?"


    Minato Namikaze said seriously, "There is a Mondai, and it''s quite a big one. It''s very likely that he''s not a sacrifice of Sunagakure Village. His purpose is very likely to get close to Konoha!"


    Kakashi, Obito, and Rin Nohara were extremely shocked.


    "Ah? To get close to Konoha? Could the deal between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure be a fake?"


    Minato Namikaze shook his head and said, "Currently, it''s just my speculation. However, that kid definitely has a Mondai. There''s a certain possibility that Sunagakure Village wants to send him into Iwagakure through the deal to carry out some secret mission.


    There''s a high possibility that Sunagakure Village deliberately let us intercept him so that the kid could successfully get close to Konoha.


    I''m speculating now that the Scroll of Alliance between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure that our Konoha ninjas intercepted before might also be something that Sunagakure Village deliberately wanted us to obtain."


    Rin Nohara couldn''t quite believe it. "Let a kid about your age get close to Konoha?"


    Minato Namikaze seriously admonished, "Rin, don''t underestimate him just because he''s about your age. Just like Kakashi, he graduated from the ninja school at the age of 5 and became a chunin at 6. As long as he''s a ninja, even a three - year - old child can''t be underestimated. Moreover, that kid''s strength might be stronger than yours."


    Kakashi coldly asked, "Teacher, should we kill him?"


    Minato Namikaze remembered how inexperienced Kamishiro looked and shook his head. "No, it''s not necessary at present. His purpose is still unknown. We need to find out what his purpose is as much as possible. Maybe we can get some useful information.


    So I told the ninjas guarding him to hide. If he really has no issues and realizes that no one is guarding him, he''ll definitely try to flee.


    If he has issues and his target is Konoha, then he won''t flee even if he has the opportunity.


    Meanwhile, I plan to arrange for a ninja to disguise himself as an Iwagakure ninja to test him late at night. If his goal is Iwagakure, then he''ll leave with the Iwagakure ninja."


    Minato Namikaze directly came up with The Plan to test Kamishiro''s real purpose.


    Obito pleaded with Minato Namikaze, "Sensei, can we watch when you do the test? You said that guy is stronger than we are. I don''t believe someone of my age can be stronger than me!"


    Kakashi shot a sideways glance at Obito and said, "You''re acting like I don''t exist just because I''m keeping quiet, huh?"


    Obito said unhappily, "You don''t think you can beat me, do you!"


    Kakashi scoffed, "Have you ever beaten me?"


    Obito''s face flushed instantly, and he stubbornly said, "That''s because I hid my strength before! If I use all my strength, you''re definitely no match for me, Kakashi!"


    Rin Nohara noticed that Obito and Kakashi were about to start arguing again, and immediately persuaded them, "Come on, you two, knock it off."


    Obito and Kakashi exchanged glances, snorted in unison, and turned away.


    Minato Namikaze gave a helpless smile and said, "Since you want to watch, Obito, I''ll take you along later. How about you, Kakashi and Rin?"


    Kakashi nodded and replied, "I also want to watch, sensei."


    Since both Kakashi and Obito were going, Rin also said, "I''ll go too."


    Minato Namikaze agreed, "Okay, then you three will come with me later."

 Chapter 14: Attack on Kamishiro

    Chapter 14: Attack on Kamishiro


    Kamishiro was sleeping in his tent, but he woke up before half an hour had passed.


    It was because Kamishiro was hungry, extremely hungry.


    Kamishiro felt around in his trouser pocket. There was nothing there except the Scroll that stored Kanna.


    "If I had known, I would have brought a few Military Rations Pills. I''m starving... Am I considered a captive or something else now? Minato Namikaze seemed to have a good attitude. He shouldn''t refuse to give me something to eat, right..."


    Kamishiro stood up and walked out of the tent.


    "Huh? Why is there no one here? Where did everyone go? The guards are so slack!"


    ...


    Inside Minato Namikaze''s tent.


    The ninjas who had received Minato Namikaze''s order to observe Kamishiro secretly came to Minato Namikaze''s tent.


    "Lord Minato, that captive has left the tent, but his behavior is very strange!"


    Minato Namikaze immediately asked, "What kind of strange behavior did he display?"


    "He was shouting, ''Is there anyone?'' It seems like he''s looking for us. We didn''t dare to act rashly, so we came to report to you immediately, Lord Minato."


    Hearing the ninja''s report, Minato Namikaze''s eyes narrowed slightly.


    After a pause, Minato Namikaze made a decision: "Oishi Ueyama, disguise yourself as a ninja from Iwagakure and pretend to take him away. If he doesn''t want to go with you, attack him, but don''t kill him."


    Oishi Ueyama accepted the order and left the tent to carry out the mission.


    Minato Namikaze said to Kakashi and the other two, "Come with me. Make sure to hide yourselves well!"


    "Yes! Teacher Minato!"


    ...


    Kamishiro shouted outside the tent for a long time, but no one came.


    Kamishiro frowned tightly. "No way? Something''s not right. This is Konoha''s camp, right? The guards shouldn''t be this lax.


    Although they might be suspicious of me, worried that I''ll gather information about the ninjas in Konoha''s camp, and that''s why they''ve placed me on the edge of the camp, but I was captured here. They should at least arrange one or two guard ninjas outside my tent as a formality, right?


    Is this so disrespectful? Or... have they already accepted me as one of their own, so they didn''t make any arrangements?"


    Kamishiro was a bit confused.


    It shouldn''t... be possible for them to trust him so quickly, right?


    "Forget it. I''ll put this problem aside for now."


    Kamishiro planned to summon a ninja hawk and persuade the Third Kazekage to replace the undercover agent.


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    If he had to be an undercover agent and participate in The Battle at the same time, Kamishiro might as well go back to Sunagakure Village.


    Moreover, Kamishiro didn''t know how to make Minato Namikaze trust him and let him enter Konoha.


    The pressure was too great right now. Kamishiro felt like he was losing a lot of hair.


    Kamishiro didn''t want to go bald at such a young age.


    Just as Kamishiro was about to walk a bit farther and had walked halfway, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him.


    At first, Kamishiro thought that Konoha ninjas had come to him upon hearing his calls.


    But when he took a good look at the person in front of him, his pupils suddenly constricted.


    The guy in front of him was wearing an Iwagakure Forehead Protector.


    Oishi Ueyama had wrapped his face tightly, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed.


    Since his mouth was covered by the cloth, Oishi Ueyama''s voice sounded muffled: "You''re the Kekkei Genkai ninja that Sunagakure Village traded to us. Come with me right now."


    Kamishiro looked at the ninja in front of him in disbelief.


    What the hell? Is Iwagakure crazy? Sending a ninja to Konoha''s camp to find him? Are they out of their minds? Minato Namikaze is right here!


    Suddenly, Kamishiro looked to the left and shouted, "Hey? Lord Minato, you''re here!"


    Oishi Ueyama instinctively looked to the left.


    However, there was not a single soul there. When Oishi Ueyama turned back, Kamishiro had already started running towards Konoha''s camp.


    Kakashi, who was hiding in the shadows, saw Kamishiro running towards Konoha''s camp and confirmed, "It seems that the teacher was right. Chances are, his target is our Konoha."


    Obito asked blankly, "Huh? Is it really confirmed just like that?"


    Kakashi analyzed, "First of all, no one was guarding him. When he left the tent, he called out to our Konoha ninjas. Now that he''s encountered an ''Iwa - nin'' trying to take him away, instead of leaving with the ''Iwa - nin'', he ran towards Konoha''s camp.


    This shows that he doesn''t want to return to Sunagakure Village or go to Iwagakure. So his goal can only be Konoha."


    Obito guessed, "But... maybe he really turned over a new leaf?"


    Kakashi rolled his eyes at Obito and said, "You''re so naive. Turn over a new leaf? Think about it. He was brought back by us just yesterday. How could he turn over a new leaf so soon? And if it were you, would you shout for someone in an unfamiliar place, especially in Konoha''s camp where his village doesn''t have a good relationship?"


    Obito thought for a while and then shook his head. "No."


    Minato Namikaze agreed, "Kakashi''s analysis is right. It seems that this kid''s goal is to get close to our Konoha. Next, we''ll have to see his strength. To delve into his memories, this kid is a genius."


    Oishi Ueyama noticed Kamishiro running towards Konoha''s camp and immediately realized he was trying to call for backup.


    But... isn''t it a bit too much for Kamishiro, a ninja from Sunagakure Village, to call on Konoha ninjas to deal with him?


    Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!


    Oishi Ueyama formed hand seals and then pressed his hands on the ground, creating an earthen wall that stood in front of Kamishiro''s path, blocking his way.


    Earth Style: Earth Splitting Palm!


    Oishi Ueyama concentrated his chakra in his palm and struck the ground, causing the Daichi to crack and using it to attack Kamishiro.


    However, Kamishiro just kept dodging without any intention of counterattacking.


    Oishi Ueyama kept attacking Kamishiro, who just kept running.


    Since he was not familiar with Konoha''s camp, as he ran, Kamishiro gradually moved away from the camp and entered a forest.


    Oishi Ueyama continued to chase Kamishiro relentlessly.


    Meanwhile, Minato Namikaze led Kakashi and the other two to keep following and observing The Battle.


    Obito saw that Kamishiro was just blindly dodging and felt he had another shot at showing off: "Is that all? Teacher Minato, you must have made a wrong judgment. That guy only knows how to run. His strength must be very weak!"


    Minato Namikaze seriously denied it. "No, Oishi is an elite chunin. If he were weak, how long do you think he could run under Oishi''s relentless pursuit?"


    Kakashi also looked solemn. "That''s right. Although his movements are chaotic and he seems very flustered, he can avoid the attacks every time. But... why doesn''t he counterattack? There''s no one around here except us. If he wants to hide his strength, there''s no need to do it here at all."


    Minato Namikaze stared at Kamishiro, who was constantly using the trees as cover to dodge in the forest, and said, "According to Xiangyi''s (a person) peeked memories, he''s very afraid of The Battle."


    That''s right. Kamishiro was really scared now. He didn''t dare to risk his life. As long as there was The Battle, there would be risks.


    So Kamishiro would run away whenever he could. There was no need to take risks.


    But now...


    Kamishiro was surrounded by several earthen walls and had nowhere to escape.

 Chapter 15: Another One Joins

    Chapter 15: Another One Joins


    Kamishiro didn''t want to fight; he just wanted to escape. But now, he was blocked by Oishi Ueyama''s four earthen walls.


    After being chased by Oishi Ueyama for so long, like a stubborn plaster that couldn''t be shaken off, even Kamishiro, the most patient person, has reached his limits.


    Just as Oishi Ueyama was about to rush through the earthen wall to attack Kamishiro, Kamishiro angrily unfurled a Scroll and placed one hand on it.


    Summoning Jutsu!


    A puff of smoke appeared, and Kamishiro''s Kanna Puppet emerged.


    Obito''s eyes widened in surprise. "Is this the Summoning Jutsu? Can it summon people? And it''s a super hot big sister?!"


    Kakashi squinted at the Scroll in Kamishiro''s hand. "That Scroll looks like a storage Scroll."


    Minato Namikaze sized up Kamishiro''s Kanna. "That''s not a human; it''s a Puppet."


    Rin Nohara also exclaimed in surprise. "Such a lifelike Puppet?"


    Minato Namikaze recalled what Yamanaka Syoichi had said after peeping into Kamishiro''s memory. The Puppets made by Kamishiro seemed to far surpass those of the puppet masters in Sunagakure Village.


    However, Minato Namikaze''s first thought upon seeing Kamishiro''s Puppet, Kanna, was... his teacher, Jiraiya, would probably like this type.


    Minato Namikaze slapped his forehead. What was he thinking?


    But regarding the Puppet Technique, Minato Namikaze actually didn''t think highly of it. In fact, no one in Konoha did.


    In Minato Namikaze''s view, the Puppet Technique had a low lower - limit and a low upper - limit.


    The lower - limit was low because as long as a ninja could use chakra threads to connect to a Puppet, they could directly control the Puppet to fight.


    The upper - limit was low because for a ninja using a Puppet, it wasn''t about how strong the ninja was, but how strong the Puppet was.


    If the Puppet was strong, the ninja would be strong, but that was about it.


    If a puppet master lost their Puppet, their strength would decline significantly.


    The biggest drawback of a Puppet was that it needed to be controlled by chakra threads, and it was easy to deal with this weakness.


    Due to these limitations, very few people became strong through the Puppet Technique.


    So even though Yamanaka Syoichi said that the Puppets made by Kamishiro seemed to far surpass those of the puppet masters in Sunagakure Village, Minato Namikaze didn''t think much of it. What he valued was Kamishiro''s Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai and Magnet Ninja Art.


    Kamishiro gathered chakra, and chakra threads appeared on his ten fingers and adhered to Kanna.


    Kamishiro moved his ring finger.


    Kanna opened her eyes, and a poisoned ninja sword with a dark green glow appeared in her right hand.


    Oishi Ueyama formed hand seals and pressed his hands on the ground.


    Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear!


    A large number of sharp rocks emerged from the ground and charged towards Kamishiro.


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    Kamishiro controlled Kanna. Kanna wrapped her left arm around Kamishiro and jumped onto a tree trunk, avoiding the sharp rocks on the ground.


    Then Kamishiro waved his hand forcefully. Kanna, grasping a ninja sword, dashed towards Oishi Ueyama at top speed.


    Earth Release: Earth Bullet!


    Oishi Ueyama used his chakra to condense earth bullets and shot them at Kanna.


    Under Kamishiro''s control, Kanna was extremely agile, constantly dodging the earth bullets in the air.


    In an instant, Kanna was already within striking distance of Oishi Ueyama.


    Kanna used the ninja sword in her hand to perform a Zangei at Oishi Ueyama.


    Oishi Ueyama took out a Kunai and clashed with Kanna''s ninja sword.


    Kanna''s body was made entirely of metal, so her strength was quite formidable.


    The great force made Oishi Ueyama stagger backward several steps.


    Without giving Oishi Ueyama a chance to catch his breath, Kamishiro controlled Kanna to approach the retreating Oishi Ueyama once more and perform a Zangei at him with the ninja sword.


    Oishi Ueyama blocked Kanna''s ninja sword with the Kunai once more.


    But suddenly, a blade protruded from the tip of Kanna''s right foot and she kicked upwards at Oishi Ueyama.


    Oishi Ueyama was startled and quickly tilted his head back, barely dodging the attack.


    As Oishi Ueyama retreated, he formed hand seals and glanced at Kamishiro, who was standing on a tree trunk not far away, controlling Kanna.


    There''s a common understanding when dealing with puppet masters: there''s no need to fight the Puppet to the death. Once the puppet master is taken down, it''s all over. The Puppet is the puppet master''s main means of attack, and the puppet master''s own strength is not strong.


    Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!


    Oishi Ueyama had both fire and earth chakra attributes. Although he was most proficient in earth release, he also knew a few fire release techniques.


    After forming the hand seals, Oishi Ueyama spat out a straight - line stream of fire that quickly rushed towards Kamishiro.


    Kanna immediately opened her mouth. There was a tube inside, and she sprayed out a powerful water jet that blocked Oishi Ueyama''s flames.


    This water jet was released via the Scrolls within Kanna''s body.


    However, the water jet released by these Scrolls was not very strong; it was quite ordinary. Kamishiro had asked the Third Kazekage to help him obtain them, and the quantity was not large.


    It couldn''t be compared to Sasori''s Scroll: Inferno Prison of the Wrathful Formation and Scroll: Dramatic Erosion Stream Pillar, and it couldn''t be maintained for long.


    The water Scrolls in Kanna''s body were now depleted, so she approached Oishi Ueyama again, performing rapid Zangei at him with the ninja sword in her hand.


    Meanwhile, blades would pop out from Kanna''s joints occasionally for sneak attacks, and a hole in the center of her chest would sometimes shoot out Kunai. These tricks caught Oishi Ueyama off - guard.


    Oishi Ueyama was now sweating profusely and at a disadvantage, able only to defend.


    Obito stared in shock at the aggressively attacking Kanna and exclaimed, "Whoa! This Puppet is so awesome!"


    Kakashi stared intently at Kamishiro, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.


    Minato Namikaze grinned and asked, "Hey, wanna have a go?"


    Kakashi nodded firmly.


    "Then disguise yourself and don''t get exposed."


    "Thank you, teacher!"


    Kakashi immediately used the Transformation Technique to disguise himself as an Iwa - nin.


    Kakashi used the Body Flicker Technique and disappeared from the spot.


    Minato Namikaze looked at Kamishiro again.


    Kamishiro''s Puppet Technique was truly impressive, but Minato Namikaze was even more eager to witness Kamishiro''s Magnet Ninja Art.


    Kamishiro, who was carefully operating Kanna, suddenly sensed several glimmers of light approaching him.


    Kamishiro stared closely and realized they were Kunai reflecting the moonlight (Gekk¨­).


    Kamishiro immediately retreated backward to avoid the Kunai.


    The next second after avoiding the Kunai, Kakashi''s Tant¨­ slashed at the spot where Kamishiro had just been standing.


    If Kamishiro had dodged a bit later, he might have been hit.


    Kamishiro saw another ''Iwa - nin'', and he''d really been spooked just then.


    Due to Kakashi''s sudden attack, Kamishiro failed to control Kanna to attack Oishi Ueyama immediately, allowing Oishi Ueyama to catch his breath and keep a distance from Kanna.


    Once he''d calmed down, Kamishiro flew into a rage.


    "Are you guys never going to stop? I''m not some thing you can just take as you please, you assholes!"


    Kamishiro moved his index finger, and a slit opened on Kanna''s smooth back. A lot of Iron Sand emerged from Kanna''s body and hovered in the air.


    "Magnet Release: Iron Sand Shower!"


    After Kamishiro made the hand seals, the Iron Sand transformed into flying stones and shot out in all directions at high speed.


    Seeing a large amount of Iron Sand attacking in a wide - range like shotgun pellets, Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi simultaneously used Earth Release ninjutsu to block the Iron Sand.


    Kamishiro controlled Kanna to return to his side and float behind him, with the Iron Sand surrounding his body.


    Kamishiro glared angrily at Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi.


    "I''m not letting you two get away with this today!"

 Chapter 16: Cowardice Is the Confidence of the Weak!

    Kamishiro was really angry now.


    Really, if you don''t provoke a tiger, you''ll think it''s a sick cat! (An idiom meaning not to underestimate someone)


    Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama used Earth Release ninjutsu to withstand Kamishiro''s Iron Sand Drizzle.


    Oishi Ueyama, hiding behind a rock, looked at Kakashi with a solemn expression. He thought Kakashi was really an Iwa - nin sent to Ubau (seize) Kamishiro.


    But when Kakashi looked at Oishi Ueyama on the left and said, "Cooperate with me and charge!"


    Oishi Ueyama immediately realized that this ''Iwa - nin'' was a comrade.


    Kamishiro was ready for his next attack.


    "Magnet Release ¡¤ Iron Sand Spear!"


    Kamishiro highly compressed the Iron Sand into sharp spear shapes floating in the air, and then suddenly shot them out.


    The earthen wall in front of Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi was instantly pierced through.


    The two quickly rolled to avoid being stabbed by the Iron Sand spears.


    Oishi Ueyama formed hand seals with both hands and pressed his hands on the ground.


    "Earth Release ¡¤ Earth Dragon Bullet!"


    Oishi Ueyama injected his chakra into the ground, creating an earth dragon that opened its mouth and spewed out an earth stream towards Kamishiro.


    Kamishiro manipulated the Iron Sand to form an Iron Sand wall, blocking the earth stream ejected by the earth dragon.


    Suddenly, the ground under Kamishiro''s feet trembled. Just one step away from Kamishiro, Kakashi burst out from underground.


    Kakashi used Earth Release ¡¤ Splitting Fang to sneak into the ground and suddenly launched a surprise attack from below. He stabbed at Kamishiro with a kunai in his hand.


    Kamishiro''s fingers danced rapidly. In an instant, Kanna appeared in front of Kamishiro. Blades popped out from all the joints of its body, and it attacked Kakashi without any defense (i.e., without holding back).


    If Kakashi continued to attack Kanna with his kunai, even if he hit Kanna, he would be attacked by the blades on Kanna''s body.


    These blades were all coated with poison.


    Although the poison wasn''t very potent, it took effect quickly. If he was poisoned, it would be quite a headache for Kakashi.


    Kakashi didn''t choose to continue the attack but retreated instead.


    After all, it was very unwise to exchange injuries with a puppet.


    After all, a puppet won''t really get hurt. Even if his kunai stabs the puppet, it won''t cause much damage.


    Kamishiro quickly formed hand seals with both hands and finally clapped his hands together.


    "Magnet Release! Iron Sand World Method!"


    Kamishiro used the Iron Sand to form a large - scale spiked barrier in the air.


    Kakashi''s hair stood on end. He immediately dodged in an extremely contorted and extreme posture, barely avoiding it.


    However, there were still many scratches on Kakashi''s body.


    Seeing this scene, Obito and Rin Nohara, who were watching the battle, both felt a sudden tightness in their hearts.


    Obito almost rushed out but was stopped by Minato Namikaze.


    "Don''t worry. As long as I''m here, Kakashi will be fine."


    Actually, Minato Namikaze almost rushed out just then.


    However, seeing that Kakashi had already got into a defensive position, Minato held back from taking action.


    Minato gazed at Kamishiro.


    Undoubtedly, in Minato''s eyes, Kamishiro was a genius.


    Oishi Ueyama, an elite chunin, and Kakashi, also a chunin, couldn''t gain any upper - hand over Kamishiro even when they joined forces.


    That meant Kamishiro was stronger than Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama.


    In Minato''s view, Kamishiro should have the strength of a jounin.


    However, Kamishiro couldn''t fully unleash his strength.


    Because it was obvious that Kamishiro had very little combat experience.


    Kamishiro''s Iron Sand World Method had completely restricted Kakashi''s range of movement.


    If Minato were in Kamishiro''s shoes, he would definitely use the Puppet to chase after Kakashi or find other ways to attack him.


    However, Kamishiro didn''t do that. The Puppet still stayed beside Kamishiro.


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    Kamishiro just casually threw a few Kunai at Kakashi as a tentative attack.


    In the face of just a few Kunai attacks, Kakashi easily blocked them by throwing Shuriken.


    Minato felt pity for Kamishiro for missing such a great opportunity.


    Moreover...


    Minato looked at Kamishiro, who kept stepping back, feeling rather speechless.


    What Kamishiro said before, ''I won''t let you two get away today,'' was totally a lie.


    It was obvious that Kamishiro didn''t want to fight Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama at all. Fleeing might still be his top option.


    Minato really didn''t know what to say. Wasn''t it clear that Kamishiro had the advantage?


    Minato guessed right. Running away was still Kamishiro''s top choice.


    Not to mention that Kamishiro was extremely nervous and frightened in The Battle, and he couldn''t tell the difference between being at an advantage and at a disadvantage at all.


    In Kamishiro''s mind, he was at a disadvantage.


    Because there were two Iwa - nin on the opposite side, while Kamishiro only had one and a half combatants.


    Kanna, being a Puppet, counted as half of a combatant.


    As the saying goes, there are perils in The Battle.


    What if he got distracted during The Battle and got hurt? Getting hurt might be a minor matter. What if it was a life - threatening injury?


    Moreover, Kakashi, who suddenly showed up just now, really scared Kamishiro badly.


    Kamishiro couldn''t be certain if there were any hidden Iwa - nin around. If there were, wouldn''t it be like throwing his life away if he foolishly rushed up to fight these two Iwa - nin to the bitter end?


    Even if he could beat these two Iwa - nin, so what?


    These two Iwa - nin seemed like small fry and cannon fodder. Killing them would be pointless.


    For safety''s sake, avoid battle if possible. There''s no need to take risks.


    Right now, the most important thing is to find the Konoha ninjas and let them do the dangerous work.


    Kamishiro also has his own ninja way.


    ''Only endure what ordinary folks can''t, and you''ll get what they can''t!''


    Since it''s about the ninja way, being able to endure is the most basic requirement.


    Although it might seem cowardly, Kamishiro is a weakling right now!


    If you can''t stand the small stuff, you''re in for big trouble.


    Cowardice is the weakling''s shield!


    So, although Kamishiro was really angry when he was attacked just now, after calming down, he still decided to run.


    As long as he reaches Konoha''s camp, the Iwa-nin won''t dare to chase him.


    Even if they do dare to chase, the Konoha ninjas will surely help him deal with the Iwa-nin.


    Since the Konoha ninjas will fight for him, why should he exhaust himself and risk getting killed?


    That would be stupid!


    At this moment, Kakashi has managed to get out of the Iron Sand barrier with Oishi Ueyama''s help.


    Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama are now some distance away from Kamishiro.


    A glint of light flashed in Kamishiro''s eyes. Now was the chance!


    Kamishiro immediately began to form hand seals.


    Magnet Release: Iron Sand Giant Needles!


    Kamishiro compressed the Iron Sand to a high density, forming multiple sharp spears. He then manipulated these spears and stabbed at Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi.


    Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi dodged these spears.


    However, these spears were magnetic and could be freely manipulated by Kamishiro.


    While Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi were constantly dodging, Kamishiro manipulated Kanna (Kanna).


    Kanna''s left hand aimed at Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi, and her left arm began to quickly deform. Half of a Missile loaded in her left arm was exposed.


    As Kamishiro hooked his finger, a Missile was directly shot out and blasted towards Oishi Ueyama and Kakashi.


    Although Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama didn''t know what this thing was, they felt it was extremely dangerous and immediately dodged.


    The Missile hit the ground and exploded instantly, making a deafening explosion sound. The surrounding area was filled with smoke and dust.


    And without looking back, Kamishiro immediately retreated and fled, disappearing into the woods.

 Chapter 17: Give Me a Chance to Shine!

    Kamishiro, who had the upper hand in The Battle, had no desire to fight at all. After finding an opportunity to blast Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama with a Missile, he just slipped away.


    Kakashi was very proficient in the Body Flicker Technique and was extremely fast. He managed to dodge the explosion range of the Missile. Although he was covered in dirt and looked a bit disheveled, he wasn''t seriously injured.


    Oishi Ueyama wasn''t as lucky.


    Oishi Ueyama wasn''t as fast as Kakashi. Although he used Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall to try and withstand the explosion when the Missile was heading towards him.


    However, the earthen wall he created was instantly engulfed by the Missile, and the aftermath of the explosion still injured Oishi Ueyama.


    Oishi Ueyama''s left arm was a bloody mess, and blood was also oozing from the corner of his mouth.


    Kakashi originally wanted to chase after Kamishiro, but Minato Namikaze suddenly appeared in front of Kakashi and blocked him.


    "Alright, Kakashi, that''s enough. Even if you go after him alone, you won''t be able to stop him. He''s stronger than you."


    Minato Namikaze''s words made Kakashi feel frustrated, but he seemed unable to refute them.


    Kakashi also felt that Kamishiro was quite good at manipulating Puppets, but his combat style was too inexperienced.


    So Kamishiro probably rarely fought or had never fought at all. He had the strength but couldn''t give full play to its full potential.


    Because if Kamishiro had a little more combat experience, after he used the Iron Sand World Method, Kakashi would definitely have suffered more than just a minor injury.


    Minato Namikaze said to Obito and Rin, "Rin, immediately tend to the wounds of Oishi and Kakashi. Then you guys take Oishi back to the Konoha camp for treatment. I''ll keep an eye on him."


    After Minato Namikaze finished speaking, he instantly disappeared.


    Rin immediately started treating the severely injured Oishi Ueyama''s wounds.


    Obito couldn''t help. Seeing Kakashi with his head down, he thought Kakashi was feeling sad.


    After all, Kakashi was a well - known genius in Konoha, but that Kamishiro, who was about the same age as them, was actually stronger than Kakashi.


    So Obito thought Kakashi must be feeling frustrated right now.


    So Obito consoled him, "Kakashi, although you''re a bit worse than me, your strength is still pretty good. Losing this time doesn''t mean you''ll lose in the future. I''ll help you get revenge later!"


    Kakashi stood up and rolled his Byakugan in disdain at Obito. "I don''t need your consolation. I''m not at the point where I need to be comforted. I was just mentally reviewing The Battle with him."


    Obito, with a look of "I''ve seen through your bravado," said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I get it, I get it. You don''t need my consolation."


    A vein throbbed on Kakashi''s forehead, but he was too lazy to refute.


    Because the more he refuted, the more excited Obito would get.


    Minato Namikaze had caught up with Kamishiro, but he didn''t show himself directly.


    Since Kamishiro was getting farther and farther away from Konoha''s camp, Minato Namikaze was a bit confused about Kamishiro.


    Did Kamishiro want to escape or stay?


    Kamishiro''s forehead was now covered in sweat.


    Where exactly was Konoha''s camp?


    There were trees all around, and Kamishiro couldn''t tell the direction at all.


    "Is there anyone! Is there anyone? Are there any Konoha ninjas?"


    Completely lost, Kamishiro could only shout to see if he could call out any Konoha ninjas.


    Minato Namikaze had a black line across his forehead. It seemed... he had thought too complicatedly about Kamishiro.


    Was the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure Village out of his mind? Why would he send such a person?


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    Just when Minato Namikaze was about to appear, he heard Kamishiro''s muttering, which stopped him in his tracks.


    "Forget it. I''ll inform Uncle Kuidou first and then look for Konoha ninjas."


    Kamishiro used the Summoning Technique to summon the ninja hawk.


    After summoning the ninja hawk, Kamishiro asked it, "Did you deliver the thing to Pakura?"


    The ninja hawk couldn''t speak and could only nod to indicate that it had delivered it.


    "That''s good. If you didn''t, I''d definitely stew you and eat you. It''d be a good improvement to my diet."


    The ninja hawk shuffled its claws and took a small step back.


    It really had the worst luck in eight lifetimes to have such a guy as its contractor.


    Kamishiro took out a blank Scroll, wiped his finger on the ground, and then started writing on the blank Scroll.


    After writing, Kamishiro tied the Scroll to the ninja hawk''s body.


    Kamishiro instructed the ninja hawk, "When you find Uncle Kuidou, you must act very urgent, like I''m in extremely difficult circumstances right now. Do you understand?"


    The ninja hawk looked at Kamishiro in confusion, not understanding what he meant.


    Kamishiro described, "It''s like your master, me, is about to die! You''re very sad. If Uncle Kuidou doesn''t let me go back, I''ll definitely die. Show that kind of eagerness!"


    The ninja hawk showed a surprised and delighted look.


    He''s gonna die? That''s awesome!


    Suddenly, Kamishiro slapped the ninja hawk hard on the forehead and said angrily, "Why do I feel like you''re so happy? Do you think you''ll be free if I die? Don''t worry. Even if I die, I''ll summon you over, and we''ll die together!"


    The ninja hawk instantly looked extremely pitiful.


    Seeing the ninja hawk''s pitiful look, Kamishiro said excitedly, "Right, right, right. That''s the look. When you see Uncle Kuidou, use this look. Remember, use this look and give him my Scroll! Okay, go."


    The ninja hawk couldn''t wait to fly away. Hearing it could leave, the ninja hawk quickly flapped its wings and took off.


    While the ninja hawk was flying in the sky, suddenly it went dark in front of its eyes and lost consciousness.


    It was Minato Namikaze who rendered the ninja hawk unconscious.


    Minato Namikaze removed the Scroll from the unconscious ninja hawk and unfurled it.


    [Uncle Kuidou, I can''t go on being this undercover agent anymore. It''s just too tough for me. I''ve been beaten up by the Konoha ninjas and tortured all the time... But Uncle Kuidou, don''t worry. I''m tough - mouthed. I haven''t revealed a single bit of Sunagakure Village''s intelligence to the Konoha ninjas.]


    Reading just the first sentence made the corner of Minato Namikaze''s eye twitch.


    When did they ever hang and torture Kamishiro?


    Sure enough, as he thought, Kamishiro was an undercover agent sent by Sunagakure Village to Konoha.


    Minato Namikaze continued to read.


    [Uncle Kuidou, the Konoha ninjas simply don''t trust me. They know that the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninjas from Sunagakure Village are related to you, so they''re going to kill me to humiliate you.


    I can endure it, but I don''t think you can, Uncle Kuidou. Isn''t this just slapping you in the face?


    Uncle Kuidou, actually I''m very powerful. I just kept a low profile before. I can also contribute to Sunagakure Village. Let me guard the gate of Sunagakure Village and fend off all invaders!


    Please believe me, Uncle Kuidou. I''m definitely not trying to survive for my own sake. I''m doing it for the sake of our Sunagakure Village!


    Uncle Kuidou, I''m at death''s door now. The Konoha ninjas might kill me at any time. So please send someone to rescue me right away. Give me a chance to serve Sunagakure Village and make contributions!]


    After Minato Namikaze finished reading all the content, he could only describe it with four words.


    Pure baloney!

 Chapter 18: Ill Die in Konoha Even If I Have to Die!

    Chapter 18: I''ll Die in Konoha Even If I Have to Die!


    Minato Namikaze finished reading the Scroll that Kamishiro wanted to send to the Third Kazekage via the ninja hawk.


    This Scroll was simply one indicating a desire to abandon the mission.


    Regarding Kamishiro''s impudence, Minato Namikaze was speechless. It was all nonsense, with not a single word of truth.


    However, it seemed that Kamishiro was most likely forced to become an undercover agent.


    Minato Namikaze looked down at Kamishiro, who was calling out to the Konoha ninjas, and fell into deep thought.


    Kamishiro was a genius, as was evident from The Battle with Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama just now.


    Moreover, from this Scroll, it could also be seen that Kamishiro had no sense of honor for Sunagakure Village. He only wanted to return to his village, didn''t want to fight, and didn''t want to contribute to Sunagakure Village.


    Although Kamishiro was an undercover agent, he strongly resisted his undercover identity.


    This made Minato Namikaze have an idea about Kamishiro.


    Minato Namikaze thought that perhaps it would be a good thing to keep Kamishiro.


    Not to mention Kamishiro''s own value, the fact that his ninja hawk could directly contact the Third Kazekage was very important.


    That is to say, as long as they kept Kamishiro, they could make Sunagakure Village aware of whatever information they wanted.


    In this way, in case there was friction or war with Sunagakure Village in the future, having Kamishiro on their side could give Konoha an advantage.


    Minato Namikaze didn''t go down to meet Kamishiro. Instead, he took Kamishiro''s ninja hawk and the Scroll back to Konoha''s camp. Then he sent three Konoha ninjas to bring Kamishiro back from the woods.


    Minato Namikaze was alone in the tent. He took out a blank Scroll, imitated Kamishiro''s actions by wiping his finger on the ground, and then copied Kamishiro''s handwriting and started writing on the Scroll.


    [Uncle Kuidou, I have successfully infiltrated Konoha''s camp. After the Konoha ninjas found out that I have the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, they didn''t harm me. Moreover, Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash of Konoha, is also in the camp in The Land of Rivers. Minato Namikaze values me very much and has reported my situation to the Third Hokage.


    If nothing unexpected happens, the undercover operation will go smoothly. Please don''t worry, Uncle Kuidou. I will surely do a good job as an undercover agent, gather all the information, and report it to you.]


    Minato Namikaze looked at the words on the Scroll and then at the words on Kamishiro''s Scroll.


    Well, they were pretty much identical.


    Perfect!


    Then Minato Namikaze tied the Scroll back on the ninja hawk. He left Konoha''s camp, went back to the woods, placed the ninja hawk on a tree trunk, and then left.


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    After the ninja hawk woke up, it looked around blankly.


    Did it faint just now?


    Was it because it had been too tired recently?


    Maybe it was threatened by Kamishiro, which made it a bit mentally weak and thus caused it to faint.


    Anyway, it was all Kamishiro''s fault!


    The ninja hawk glanced at its back. The Scroll was still there. Well, since the Scroll was still there, it didn''t matter anyway.


    The ninja hawk continued to fly into the air and headed towards Sunagakure Village.


    Meanwhile, Kamishiro had been found by the Konoha ninjas and taken back to Konoha''s camp.


    Kamishiro was now stuffing food into his mouth desperately inside the tent.


    Konoha was still Konoha. Even in wartime, the food was so delicious.


    Minato Namikaze came into Kamishiro''s tent.


    When Kamishiro saw Minato Namikaze coming, he immediately wailed, "Ah~ It hurts so much. I''m in so much pain, Lord Minato. Just now, two Iwa - nin attacked me. Fortunately, I was smart enough to escape. Otherwise, I might have been dead. Fortunately, the Konoha ninjas found me in time. Otherwise, I would have been in great danger."


    "Konoha has been so kind to me. I''ll work like a horse for Konoha, contribute my part, and even die for Konoha!"


    Although in the Scroll addressed to the Third Kazekage, Kamishiro exaggerated about being distrusted, tortured, and beaten, if the Third Kazekage ignored his request and asked him to continue being an undercover agent, then he could only follow the Konoha ninjas and leave it to fate.


    Moreover, Kamishiro knew clearly that with the Third Kazekage''s personality, the possibility of the Third Kazekage agreeing to his request was very low.


    Because the Third Kazekage was well - known in Sunagakure Village for being tough and ruthless.


    So now, he still had to flatter Konoha.


    The better he flattered, the safer he would be here.


    Minato Namikaze gave a little twitch to the corner of his mouth. On that Scroll of Kamishiro, it also said that he would work like a horse for Sunagakure Village and contribute his part.


    Now it''s for Sunagakure Village, then it''s for Konoha. This kid''s ''working like a horse'' and ''contributing his part'' are really changeable.


    Minato Namikaze said to Kamishiro, "I plan to take you back to Konoha tomorrow."


    Kamishiro''s face froze. "Ah? So soon?"


    He hadn''t received the Third Kazekage''s reply yet.


    What if the Third Kazekage suddenly agreed to let him return to the village? If he were in Konoha, wouldn''t it be extremely difficult for him to leave?


    Seeing Kamishiro''s current expression, Minato Namikaze could more or less guess what was going on in his mind.


    It was nothing more than the thought that if the Third Kazekage sent someone to rescue him, it would be difficult for him to leave if he was in Konoha.


    Now Minato Namikaze could even guess some of what Kamishiro was thinking.


    Minato Namikaze smiled and said to Kamishiro, "Yes. Originally, I just came here to let my students gain some experience. Now your matter is more important, so I plan to take you back to Konoha to meet our Hokage."


    Minato Namikaze hadn''t received Hiruzen Sarutobi''s reply yet. However, he guessed that Hiruzen Sarutobi would also let him take Kamishiro back to Konoha.


    After all, Kamishiro was a ninja with the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, and his value was very high.


    Kamishiro knew he had no right to make any decisions here. He forced a rather strained smile and said, "That''s really great. I''ve always held the Hokage in high regard. I''m finally going to meet him this time. To be honest with you, Lord Minato, I''m a huge fan of the Hokage. He''s my idol!"


    Minato Namikaze looked at Kamishiro with a subtle expression. "Really? That''s good. The Third Hokage is also my idol."


    Kamishiro immediately fawned over him. "Hey, what a coincidence! It''s really an honor for me to have the same idol as Lord Minato."


    Minato Namikaze didn''t react to Kamishiro''s flattery. He said to Kamishiro, "There are only two or three hours left until dawn. You should rest first, Kamishiro. There will be guards outside the tent. You don''t have to worry about anyone attacking you. I''ll come to wake you up after dawn. Then I won''t disturb your rest."


    Minato Namikaze left the tent.


    Inside the tent, Kamishiro sighed while eating.


    Oh man, all he wanted was to live a cozy little life. Why is it so hard?


    However, judging from Minato Namikaze''s attitude towards him, it seemed to be quite good. So his journey as an undercover agent was going smoothly so far. As long as his identity wasn''t discovered, it would be a great victory.


    This was the only thing that could comfort Kamishiro a little.


    "Ah, whatever. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I''ll just play it safe for now."