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Infiltrate Konoha to uncover the enemy's true nature and the real relationship between the Uchiha clan and Konoha.
"Send Samui and the other two over with gifts, so people won't say that we Cloud Village people don't know etiquette."
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Iwagakure Village is surrounded by solid rocky mountains, making it well-defended and difficult for outsiders to invade.
However, this also results in them having relatively little interaction with the outside world.
For many years, Iwagakure and Konoha have been at odds, clashing several times during the Fourth Shinobi World War, resulting in a strained relationship.
The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, was a disciple of the First and Second Tsuchikage and possessed extraordinary strength.
Known as "Onoki of Two Scales," he is proficient in Earth Release techniques.
Furthermore, he mastered the Bloodline Elimination technique, which surpasses Bloodline Limits... Dust Release, the power of which needs no further explanation.
What is most enviable is that he can fly; he is one of the few ninjas among the five great nations who can fly.
Under Onoki's leadership, Iwagakure reached its peak, but because it had not found a suitable successor, it was unable to compete with Konoha.
The feud between Iwagakure and Konoha began many years ago when the young Onoki accompanied his master, the Second Tsuchikage, to Konoha to sign an alliance.
They had reached an agreement with the First Hokage, but Madara Uchiha interfered.
Not only did they refuse to form an alliance, they also gave them a sound beating.
From that time on, Iwagakure and Konoha became enemies.
During the Third Shinobi World War, on the battlefield in the Land of Grass, Iwagakure once forced Konoha into a series of defeats.
If it weren't for Konoha's Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze, destroying the Kannabi Bridge and cutting off Iwagakure's supply line...
The winner of the Third Shinobi World War is very likely to be Iwagakure.
Onoki was extremely conservative in managing Iwagakure, always seeking stability. Therefore, even though Iwagakure was powerful, he dared not start a war lightly.
In Iwagakure's office, Onoki looked at the paper report in his hand and smiled, a rare occurrence for him.
It turns out that the Nine-Tails' rampage many years ago was the work of a traitor from the Uchiha clan. How ironic!
Onoki still vividly remembers the beating Madara Uchiha gave him back then.
The situation was reversed in the Third Shinobi World War only after the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, destroyed the Kannabi Bridge.
It is truly ironic to learn that Minato Namikaze was killed by his own disciple.
After the Nine-Tails' attack, Iwagakure took advantage of Minato Namikaze's death and had a brief conflict with Konoha.
However, this was because Jiraiya and Orochimaru, two of the legendary Sannin, were still alive at the time.
Iwagakure did not gain any advantage; instead, they lost a significant number of personnel.
Now, in Konoha, all three legendary Sannin are gone, Kakashi has lost an eye, and the Hokage lineage is dwindling.
The strongest fighting force belongs to the Uchiha clan.
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It's important to understand that the difference in strength between Konoha with the Uchiha clan and Konoha without them is like night and day.
In particular, it was previously revealed that several members of the Uchiha clan were masters of the Mangekyou Sharingan.
Onoki had personally experienced the terror of Susanoo.
The apparent estrangement between the Uchiha clan and Konoha in recent years is quite intriguing.
The Uchiha clan remains a recognized major family in the ninja world, so it is not unreasonable for them to be invited to attend the ceremony.
Therefore, upon receiving the official invitation from the Uchiha clan, Onoki decided to send people, ostensibly to attend the ceremony, but in reality to conduct an investigation.
"Let the yellow earth and black soil go."
After a moment's thought, Onoki said, "Bring more guards and make sure we find out the current situation in Konoha."
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Inside the Sunagakure office in Sunagakure Village.
Rasa sat at his desk, scrutinizing the invitation sent by the Uchiha clan.
Despite being nominally allies with Konoha, the two countries are not actually on good terms.
In previous Shinobi World Wars, Sunagakure and Konoha fought many battles but all ended in defeat.
With its national strength gradually declining, it is more like a forced alliance than an alliance with allies.
However, the Uchiha clan had a much better relationship with Rasa, and the two sides had trade relations.
The business plan left behind by Kawasaki allowed Rasa to open various shops both inside and outside Sunagakure.
Although Sunagakure was poor, they did earn some income.
Previously, no one in Sunagakure had ever been involved in beverage research, and many cold drinks were difficult to transport there; anything that could relieve the heat was considered medicine.
The creative products left behind by Kawasaki were very popular as soon as they were launched.
Whether it's the sweet and sour plum drink or the slightly bitter herbal tea.
They have all become popular items for cooling off in the summer.
Snacks like grass jelly are also very popular among young people.
The key point is that all the materials are dry goods, which are easy to transport, and they are raw materials that cannot be found in the Land of Wind.
They were all imported from the Uchiha clan, but we made them ourselves when they arrived in the village.
In addition, Kawasaki had previously helped reinforce Gaara's seal, so he owed him a favor.
The Uchiha clan leader's succession is such a significant event that we should all send someone to check on it, according to both reason and custom.
And Obito, isn't he the member of the organization that Kawasaki mentioned, the one with designs on Jinchuriki?
Luo Sha made a quick decision.
"Send someone to call Yashamaru over."
Yashamaru arrived at the office shortly after.
Yashamaru, who didn't fall to Gaara back then, now has no more lingering resentment.
Beneath his short, golden hair, his eyes shone brightly; he was no longer the melancholy youth he once was.
Over the years, he has spent most of his time assisting Rasa and taking care of Gaara, making him Rasa's capable assistant.
Rasa told Yashamaru about the invitations and information he had received.
After listening, Yashamaru said, "I wish Gaara could go. His transformation over the past few years is all thanks to Kawasaki. He also really wants to see Kawasaki again."
Luo Sha shook his head: "Gaara is still young and can only stay in the village."
After all, Gaara is a Jinchūriki, a strategic weapon of Sunagakure, and he is young; there's always the possibility of something happening to him.
However, because Kawasaki reinforced the seal, Shukaku hasn't caused any problems in recent years, and Sunagakure has been well-governed.
This also earned Rasa praise from the Daimyo of the Land of Wind, who provided him with more funding, making life a little easier for Sunagakure.
“I sent you as a guest because you are with Gairo every day, and you know his situation best.”
"On one hand, it's to thank Kawasaki for his help to Gaara, and on the other hand, I want to ask if the seal needs to be strengthened."
When Gaara was young, Rasa experienced too many instances of Shukaku going out of control.
Every time, it turns the village upside down, and in the end, they have to pay a lot of money.
Now that Gaara has stabilized, it's like saving a lot of money, which makes Rasa cherish it even more and be extra cautious.
"Secondly, we need to find out how much of a threat Obito poses, and whether he is a member of the organization that wants to capture the Tailed Beasts?"
"Understood, Lord Kazekage. Should we tell Airo?"
Yashamaru also wanted to see Kawasaki again, the man who had completely changed Gaara's childhood and saved his life.
Rasa smiled gently. In recent years, Gaara had no longer been bothered by Shukaku.
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He has completely become a normal child, and the pain of the past seems to be fading away from him.
A few years can change a lot. Gaara is no longer out of control, no longer hurts people, and has even made a few friends.
Following Kawasaki's advice, Rasa paid special attention to Gaara's education.
To his surprise, Gaara was very intelligent and had a strong sense of responsibility.
If he can master the tailed beast in the future, he could even be an excellent successor.
“Gaara is starting to become outstanding; let’s just tell him these things directly.”
"understood."
Yashamaru nodded. Gaara had always remembered Kawasaki's visit to reinforce the seal years ago.
He mentioned many times that he wanted to repay Kawasaki when he grew up.
Although Gaara can't leave the village yet, it would be good to send a message to Uchiha Kawasaki.
"Also, let Temari and Kankuro go along, so they can broaden their horizons. As for Gaara, let Maki take care of him."
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The Kingdom of Water, the Hidden Mist Village.
Mei Terumi, who had already assumed the position of the Fifth Mizukage, was the last to receive the news.
After all, the sea route is too far, and even a ninja bird would need to fly for several days to send a message.
Kawasaki was aware of the predicament facing the Land of Water and guessed that Mei Terumi was currently too preoccupied to attend to matters concerning other countries, so informing the Land of Water was merely a formality.
He also made it clear that understanding the Land of Water was a long way off, and there was no need to send anyone.
Otherwise, a month wouldn't be enough just for the journey, and if there's a storm at sea, it would take even longer.
Mei Terumi also noticed the Uchiha clan's bounty on Obito, and Kirigakure suffered a great loss at Obito's hands.
Kirigakure suffered more than just a loss; if it weren't for Kawasaki's visit, the Fourth Mizukage would still be under his control.
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