16 years old, fourth generation Mizukage

Chapter 173 We are "Xiao", so we must stand upright under the sun (two in one)

Uchiha Shisui did not directly share the bold conjecture that Kaguya Rei mentioned to him with the rest of the joint investigation team.

One is because there are still too many mysteries waiting to be solved in this incident, and it is impossible to block all other directions of thinking with a seemingly reasonable guess at the beginning. Maintain the reputation and dignity of the Uchiha clan as much as possible.

The fact that I, as a talented boy who was placed high hopes by the Uchiha clan, turned to the hostile force itself was enough to cause the Uchiha clan who had been asking Konoha to take him back from Kirigakure to suffer a huge backlash. If on this basis, If there is one more feigned death to leave the village, and then encourage the leaderless "root" members to defect, and take the initiative to create an attack on the Konoha ninja, Uchiha Obito...

The once proud reputation of the Uchiha clan will definitely be trampled directly into the abyss of eternal doom.

But what surprised him was that Jiraiya, who was shocked by the news of his betrayal, did not immediately pass the news back through official channels during the information exchange with Konoha.

"Why do you want to hide this news for me, Master Jiraiya? Normally, shouldn't you pass this news back directly, and then let the Fourth Hokage take this opportunity to suppress the Uchiha clan?"

After the information exchange on the second day, Uchiha Shisui stopped Jiraiya alone, who would occasionally gasp because of the pain in his jaw, and asked him this question very directly.

"Now is no longer the era of the old man and Shimura Danzo. This kind of information involving the interests of many parties cannot be simply passed back in a few sentences."

Jiraiya pushed his still sore chin, looked at Uchiha Shisui with a childish face, sighed and said:
"Because of the fact that you were taken away by Kirigakure, the Uchiha clan who insisted on getting you back and the Hyuga clan who gave up on Makoto Hyuga have already had a deadlock. If the information that 'Uchiha Shisui has become the shape of Kirigakure' is sent back without thinking, who can guarantee that the backlash of public opinion against the Uchiha clan will not be taken advantage of by outsiders?"

"...I'm quite surprised that you would think so." Uchiha Shisui blinked, and said with some surprise: "Although there is an example of 'White Fang' Hatake Sakumo, but the Uchiha clan The relationship with Konoha should not be that good, right?"

"I'm worried that Rei Kaguya will take advantage of the problem, and then find an opportunity to dig out a group of radicals in the Uchiha clan who are already dissatisfied with Konoha."

Jiraiya also glared at Uchiha Shisui angrily, and said bitterly: "Under his influence, you have become able to admit that you are the Seven Ninja Swords without hesitation. Have you never seen his weird ideas and calculating methods?"

"For the fourth generation, there should be no interest in poaching a group of bad-tempered Uchihas to go back and add to the village."

Uchiha Shisui touched his nose awkwardly, and said in a complicated tone:

"Besides, those guys in the clan who value writing sharingan more than anything else will not be able to accept the idea of ​​the fourth generation... You don't have to worry that the fourth generation will want to poach the corner of the Uchiha clan."

"Hmph, who knows, when things may be related to Kaguya Rei, it's always right to take precautions."

Seeing Jiraiya's unshakable prejudice, Uchiha Shisui sighed helplessly, thanked him, and left the room instantly.And Jiraiya kept his arms crossed and waited in the room for about two or three minutes, then Nagato's tall and thin figure floated in from the gate like a ghost.

"Have Shisui finished talking with you, Teacher Jiraiya?"

"It's just a kid who was misled by Hui Yelian, but he is so young, we can't blame him for all the responsibility."

Jiraiya shook his head, looked at Nagato who was still not wearing the ninja forehead with vacant eyes, and said with emotion:

"However, compared to Uchiha Shisui who has changed into the shape of Kaguya Rei, I am more surprised by Nagato's change... You really made up your mind to turn Akatsuki into a completely different Ninja Village does it exist?"

"If you always wear a ninja forehead, others will not believe that we are a neutral organization that sincerely wants to achieve peace through communication and dialogue."

Nagato smiled, raised his chin a little proudly, and asked Jiraiya:

"How do you feel, Mr. Jiraiya? This kind of experience of being able to live in the mansion of a daimyo in another country openly, and using the power of other ninja villages to search for information, should be better than sneaking into the territory of another country by yourself, and then stealthily. Is it much more comfortable to collect information secretly by touching the ground?"

"Only young people like you have such daring and adventurous ideas," Jiraiya shrugged helplessly, "You never thought that when you publicly appeared in Shayin Village, it was possible Will they be besieged and imprisoned as spies from other countries?"

"Of course I thought about it, but I feel that I have the ability to retreat from the siege of the whole village of Sha Yin. Even if I try a new idea that popped up on the spur of the moment, it should not be said that there will be no irreversible situation. Therefore, That's what I did."

Nagato's expression was very frank, and his heroic face became more eye-catching because of the brilliance of self-confidence. Jiraiya also looked at the siege that he firmly believed that he could not be afraid of sand hidden, and thought that he The young face who can bring about change in this chaotic era sighed with emotion.

"You have really grown up, Nagato...you have reached a field that even my teacher has never set foot on, whether it is in strength or in thought, the big toad fairy said that you can change the world. The son of prophecy should be you, right?"

"That's not necessarily true, isn't there that Fourth Mizukage Kaguya Rei who no one can see what he's thinking?" Nagato shook his head lightly, "Speaking of changing the world, he is making a big move. He who reformed Wuyin Village is also a figure who is ahead of the times."

"...Do you have to mention this name that makes me so angry?"

Jilai also covered his chin again, feeling that his teeth hurt a little from Nagato's words, "I admit that that guy really has the possibility to change the world, but now is the time for our master and apprentice to be alone Right? Can't you enjoy the flattery and praise that my teacher expressed to you?"

"Because the atmosphere is a little too lively, it is not suitable to enter the next topic, so I thought of using Kaguya Rei's name to cool down the atmosphere here... It seems that the effect may be a little too good."

Nagato smiled without embarrassment, and then changed the topic, pulling the conversation between the two into a very serious and serious topic:
"Teacher Jiraiya, do you think we have a chance to catch all the 'root' people this time?"

"It's hard." Jiraiya was not very optimistic about this. "We know too little about the forces they secretly developed, and we can't even figure out the fundamental purpose of their attack and killing. Under such circumstances, As long as they pull back and disappear in time, there is little chance of us catching them by the tail again."

"I think so too."

Nagato nodded, "The battle with the 'root' who is secretly stirring up trouble, there is a high probability that it will become a very long game, they may launch a surprise attack secretly at any time, but stand on the bright side The major ninja villages in the world may not be able to make timely and reasonable responses every time, if it is delayed for a long time, maybe they will really find an opportunity to provoke a war and make the ninja world chaotic again."

"Then what are you thinking, Nagato?"

"If possible, I would like to normalize and make the form of this joint investigation team public."

Nagato took a deep breath, adjusted his voice and emotions, and said seriously:

"Led by the neutral peace organization 'Akatsuki', each ninja village has selected an excellent ninja to join the joint investigation team, and is always ready to deal with the terrorist activities of the 'root' organization. In this way, the joint investigation team can After the root organization started its activities, it used the intelligence system behind each member's ninja village to obtain more information, respond to the activities of the root in a more timely and accurate manner, and gradually shrink their living space , until there is no escape for 'root'."

"...Don't you think you're a little too whimsical, Nagato?"

Jilai also took a deep breath, and after a long silence, he slowly opened his mouth and said:
"Not to mention whether the threat of 'root' is so great, it is almost impossible to convince the major ninja villages that you 'Xiao' is a peace-oriented organization that can maintain a true neutral position It's done..."

"Mr. Jiraiya, do you believe me?" Nagato did not answer this question directly, but asked Jiraiya a rhetorical question that could be answered almost without thinking.

"Of course, Nagato, you are my proud disciple, how could I not believe you?" Jilai also gave the answer without hesitation.

"Then if I invite Jiraiya-sensei to be a member of the 'Akatsuki' joint investigation team, will you refuse?" Nagato continued to ask.

"……Won't."

This time, the speed of Jiraiya's answer became a bit slower.

"Look, Mr. Jiraiya, in this way, 'Akatsuki' has already got Konoha's support and joined?"

Nagato opened his arms, as if embracing the entire sky, and said emotionally:
"Similarly, there is no reason for Kirigakure to reject my proposal. Kaguya Rei will only be happy with it, and there is a high probability that the people Kirigakure chooses to join the joint investigation team will be those with the same heart. Uchiha Shisui, who belongs to the world, will he reject this kind of thing aimed at maintaining peace? No."

"Since Konoha and Kirigakure, the two most powerful ninja villages, have joined the joint investigation team of 'Akatsuki', there is no reason for Sand Yin, who was almost at risk of war because of the actions of 'Ne' To decline my offer...

Even if they can only come up with a not-so-great ordinary Jōnin to join us, they can still share the information Konoha and Kirigakure have collected on the 'root' organization, exchange one for two, and learn about other National intelligence, why not do it? "

"Now, 'Akatsuki' has drawn three ninja villages who are willing to send people to join the joint investigation team from the five most powerful ninja villages in the ninja world..."

Having said that, Nagato stopped his speech, looked directly at Jiraiya with his frowning eyes with his mysterious light purple reincarnation eyes, and said with a grin:
"When we have the information systems of the three ninja villages of Sand Hidden, Konoha, and Kirigakure that can be borrowed, the difficulty of 'root' activities around the Land of Wind, the Land of Fire, and the Land of Water will be greatly increased. , and if they don’t plan to confront forces like us standing in the light head-on, they can only choose to carry out activities around the Land of Earth and the Land of Thunder.”

"In this way, Yan Yin from the Land of Earth and Yun Yin from the Land of Thunder have the opportunity to understand the danger and difficulty of the 'Root' organization. They may choose to support the 'Root' organization because of temporary interests. Confront us, but that's okay, the facts will tell them that the 'Root' organization is a dangerous wild wolf that cannot be tamed, and at that time, they will naturally send people to join our 'Xiao' joint investigation in order to protect their own interests group."

Listening to Nagato’s interlocking, although there are still many details that need to be filled and perfected, the framework and bones can already be said to be quite complete. Like this disciple, he cast an incredulous look at him.

"These... are you thinking of them yourself, Nagato?"

"Mostly." Nagato took a sip from the water glass next to him, soothing his somewhat dry throat, "For the rest, I borrowed what Kaguya Rei and I talked about and made some comparisons. A modification that conforms to my concept, this plan should be, there is still some feasibility that can be realized, Mr. Jiraiya?"

Facing Nagato's question, Jiraiya closed his eyes and thought for a long time, then nodded slowly, then shook his head again.

"For the purpose of forming a joint investigation team against 'Root', this plan may be successful... But Nagato, when the threat of 'Root' is completely eliminated, what do you plan to do with this joint investigation team?"

"Continue to keep it, and then it will exist as a communication tool for daily communication and conflict resolution among the five major ninja villages of the five major countries."

Nagato gave his own answer without any hesitation:

"Conflicts that are big enough to trigger a war may not be directly mediated, but the kind of conflict that does not mean that all parties will go to war immediately, but will sharpen the conflicts between countries, can still be placed on Xiao's side. Discussed...

It is better to have an official channel for communication and debate than the previous atmosphere where everyone keeps their conflicts and resentments in their hearts and must always be on guard against neighboring countries as enemies. "

Hearing Nagato's answer, Jiraiya shook his head mockingly, smiled wryly and sighed:
"I'm getting old, I'm really old...Obviously what you said, Nagato, is feasible to a certain extent, but the first reaction I heard was that they wouldn't work, they wouldn't go far, I My instinct as a ninja is desperately trying to deny them."

"Fortunately, Immortal Toad just entrusted me with the task of finding the Son of Prophecy. If it can't think about it for a while and asks me to be the Son of Prophecy that changes the world, I'm afraid I will have to stand in the way of those who really want to change the world." The stubbornness and old-fashionedness of the young people's way forward..."

"I can get to where I am today because of your teachings, Mr. Jiraiya, your ideals, and your thoughts. I still remember them in my heart."

Jilai also hurriedly waved his hand, expressing that he didn't need Nagato to use such words to compliment himself as a middle-aged greasy uncle, then he let out a breath and raised a very suitable topic to end today's conversation:
"Then, Nagato, do you plan to name this joint investigation team?"

"No, just let it continue to be called 'Xiao'."

Nagato smiled, his eyes shone brightly like the sun:

"'Xiao' is the dawn and light that breaks through the darkness. It is our mission to stand in the sun and pass on our ideals to the whole world. The brighter the 'Xiao' is, the less 'root' we can get into the darkness. land……"

"We are 'Xiao', so we have to stand upright under the sun. If they choose to become 'roots', they will be buried in the dark underground forever, and don't even think about climbing to the ground."

　It’s so strange, I’ve just finished writing a month’s full attendance, why do I have to start a new full attendance battle today...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)