Reborn into Naruto World with Tenseigan-Chapter 892 An Unfolding Battle Royale
The following day, Kuroto presented a new proposition to the senior members of the Hokage Faction, based on clandestine communication with Amatsukami. The ‘300 million Ryo' for the counter-insurgency commission would remain unchanged, but if Konoha's management desired Mangekyō Sharingan, they would have to pay an additional 50 million Ryo for each pair.
None of the senior members objected to these supplementary terms concerning Amatsukami's proposal. The value and significance of Mangekyō Sharingan from a strategic perspective were exceedingly high; they could even be categorized as weapons of mass destruction if employed effectively. There was no way they would allow Amatsukami to seize these powerful tools, so paying the extra 50 million Ryo for each pair seemed like a reasonable course of action.
In essence, there were no issues with this arrangement. The only dissatisfaction Kuroto faced was his failure to notify them when Homusubi of Amatsukami had secretly approached him. They, too, wanted to be part of the negotiations with Amatsukami and sought to gather more intelligence about the mysterious organization.
Regarding this matter, Kuroto could only shrug and remark, "Even I am powerless in this regard. The members of Amatsukami appear and vanish mysteriously at the most unexpected times; I simply had no opportunity to inform you!"
Upon hearing Kuroto's explanation, the others sighed and nodded in agreement, acknowledging the elusive nature of Amatsukami.
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A few days later
Early in the morning, the four Kages and their entourage discreetly left Konoha through a concealed passage and arrived at a secluded grove outside the village. From Konoha's side, the Godaime Hokage, Hyuga Kuroto, the Hokage's Hand, Hatake Kakashi, along with several members of the Elder Advisor group, came to bid farewell to the other Kages.
During the opportunity to see off the other Kages, Elder Hiruzen engaged in a clandestine conversation with the Sandaime Tsuchikage, Ōnoki. Meanwhile, Kuroto activated his Byakugan, carefully observing the surroundings, and then he smiled and deactivated his eye technique. In that brief moment, Kuroto noticed a ninja cat covertly observing them, well-versed in concealing its chakra. If not for Kuroto's Byakugan, detecting the cat's presence would have been challenging.
Undoubtedly, the cat must have been a Uchiha Clan spy sent to monitor the whereabouts of the four Kages. The presence of the other Kages in Konoha posed a significant obstacle to the Uchiha's planned Coup d'état. While the four Kages and their entourage represented formidable combat power, it was their intentions that troubled the Uchiha. They were uncertain how the four Kages would react if a rebellion were to break out in Konoha. They might exploit the chaos, support the Hokage faction, or remain indifferent altogether. The Uchiha couldn't take the risk, so they chose to strike on the day the four Kages would depart.
The Gokage Conference primarily focused on discussing how to deal with Shimura Danzo, who had successfully completed the ‘Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual.' However, Shimura Danzo had disappeared for months, and his whereabouts and status remained unknown. Despite their concerns, the Kages had no choice but to leave, as they needed to manage their respective villages.
The Uchiha had been monitoring the four Kages closely, ensuring they genuinely departed from the village. Today was the day of departure, and they sent their spies to verify the Kages' absence.
Under the watchful eye of the ‘cat' spy, Kuroto and the other members of the Hokage faction bid farewell to the other Kages and began their return to the village. During their walk back to the Hokage Building, Kakashi walked alongside Kuroto and whispered, "Things are proceeding well… the Uchiha have noticed the departure of the Yondaime Kages and their entourage."
"Hmm," Kuroto nodded, his expression deep in thought.
Sensing that Kuroto still had something on his mind, Kakashi reassured him, "Don't worry… We not only have the support of Amatsukami, but the Yondaime Kages are also on our side. Everything will be resolved smoothly. Even Shisui will realize that success is unlikely, and he won't be obstinate. The situation will be resolved with ease."
The departure of the Yondaime Kages is actually a cleverly orchestrated plan devised by Elder Hiruzen. Long before the final vote of confidence was to be held, Hiruzen had secretly reached an agreement with the Yondaime Kages during the delay in the voting process. The agreement was more like a commission for the other four villages to assist Konoha in dealing with the Uchiha Clan should the need arise.
Of course, Konoha had to pay a significant price for this arrangement. The Yondaime Kages accepted the commission either out of fear of the Akatsuki Organization or due to the lure of the rewards promised by Konoha. Under normal circumstances, they might have been content to watch Konoha crumble from internal strife caused by the Uchiha rebellion. However, with the constant threat of the Akatsuki Organization hanging over their heads, they couldn't afford to let Konoha be destroyed. Konoha was at the forefront of the fight against the Akatsuki, possessing the necessary resources and elite combat personnel that other villages lacked.
Therefore, the supposed departure of the Yondaime Kages from Konoha was merely a ruse to lure the Uchiha Clan into action. Meanwhile, the Hokage faction, in cooperation with the Yondaime Kages who would secretly return to the village, planned to launch a multi-pronged attack on the Uchiha Clan, thwarting their coup with minimal casualties.
However, the sudden intervention of Amatsukami altered this plan. Nevertheless, Elder Hiruzen continued to take measures to ensure that the Yondaime Kages would return to Konoha and support the village in case things didn't go as planned.
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Kuroto turned his head and questioned, "Did you do what I asked you to do?"
Kakashi nodded, saying, "I have informed the Raikage and advised them to be vigilant on their way back. They won't venture too far and should return by evening. Moreover, they are aware of a secret route that only they know, so there shouldn't be any issues."
"I hope so," Kuroto nodded, privately hoping that Yagura, the Raikage, would also manage to protect himself.
Regarding the Uchiha Clan rebellion, it was evident that besides the Uchiha Clan themselves, other factions were planning to exploit the situation. The upcoming events promised a battle royale, making it uncertain who would emerge victorious in the end.
Kuroto has a cautious nature, always contemplating the worst possible scenarios and taking pre-emptive measures. After pondering for a while, he directly ordered Kakashi, as the Hokage, to send Naruto and Fu to Mount Myōboku after the ninja school ended in the evening. This decision took Kakashi by surprise, and he quickly grasped Kuroto's concern, "You mean you're worried that the Akatsuki organization might also intervene in the Uchiha Clan rebellion tonight?"
Kuroto nodded, acknowledging the possibility, "That cannot be ruled out, and their primary targets would likely be the two Jinchuriki." Elder Hiruzen had planned to hide the Jinchuriki in a special refuge under the Konoha Ninja Academy, but Kuroto deemed Konoha as insufficiently secure. He believed that Obito could easily infiltrate the academy and capture the two Jinchuriki.
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Kakashi, however, thoughtfully suggested that with Amatsukami's involvement, there should be no problem. Yet, Kuroto insisted, "Amatsukami may be powerful, but we can't rely on them entirely. We must take precautionary measures to ensure that Naruto and Fu remain hidden from the Akatsuki. If they don't know their whereabouts, they won't be able to reach them."
Kakashi was taken aback by Kuroto's response but then admitted, "You're right, Kuroto. Amatsukami's strength exceeds what we have in the analysis report. Their leader, Yama, is much more potent than Nagato; he can summon literal meteors. However, you're correct; we cannot overly rely on them. We must take action on our end. I'll discuss this with Jiraiya-sama."
After Kakashi left to talk to Jiraiya, Kuroto's expression remained thoughtful. He knew that even with Amatsukami's support, they had to be proactive and not solely depend on outside assistance. The safety of Naruto and Fu was of utmost importance, and he was determined to take all necessary measures to ensure their protection.
In this battle royale situation, aside from his main target, there are three key variables to consider, as they can create problems.
The first is Nagato, and Kuroto believes that the possibility of his intervention is the highest, especially with the tailed beasts and Jinchuriki involved in the bigger picture. Should Nagato participate, the rest of the Akatsuki Organization will likely follow suit. To ensure the protection of the Jinchuriki, Kuroto has taken additional measures, instructing Yagura to be extra vigilant and warning the Raikage through Kakashi, at the same time, sending Naruto and Fu to Mount Myōboku for their safety.
Regarding the Jinchuriki of Rokubi, Kuroto has no knowledge of their whereabouts, which are only known to Yagura and a few of his associates. He has instructed Yagura to pass the same instructions to Utakata for his protection.
Kuroto is aware that he cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this situation, and his focus is primarily on dealing with the Uchiha Clan and on Hyuga Aoki along with the Giant Tenseigan of the Hyuga Clan. He hopes that they can protect themselves with the warnings he has given.
After Nagato, the next concerns are Toneri and Orochimaru. Kuroto observed Orochimaru's weakened state during the incident with Kabuto and Anko's body, leading him to believe that Orochimaru may not have the strength to intervene in this battle royale. With Kuroto's warning, Orochimaru is likely to stay away from the chaos for now.
As for Toneri, Kuroto finds it challenging to predict his actions. Thus, he remains on high alert regarding Toneri's potential involvement and plans to observe how the situation unfolds. Kuroto hopes that Toneri will remain secluded on the moon due to his previous defeat while facing Dojin.
In this complex and unpredictable scenario, Kuroto understands that he cannot protect everyone, given his main focus on dealing with the Uchiha Clan. However, he has taken necessary precautions and hopes for the best outcome for himself.
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