Naruto: My mother, Haruno Sakura, is so smart that she is almost a demon

Chapter 28

The three-year-old boy was in a hurry to get married.

While Team 7 was training in the Land of Waves, Konoha was not calm either.

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was in the Hokage's office, puffing on his pipe.

At this moment, the Third Hokage frowned, his face was ugly, and his wrinkled skin was tangled because of his old age.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stared at the 10,000 tael banknote in front of him and the handwritten letter from the daimyo.

This was a counterfeit banknote sent by the daimyo's mansion two days ago. It was said that it was found in the city battle near Konoha Village.

The banknote making technology is very advanced, and there is no difference from the real banknote.

It is even more real than the real banknote, and there is no trace of ink on it.

Fortunately, the banknote-making gang was negligent in the banknote coding, otherwise no one would have discovered it until now:

The codes of the counterfeit banknotes discovered this time all start with "896"; and the name of the first daimyo of the Land of Fire is "Hachikyuu".

The Land of Fire will not use this kind of homophonic number combination when printing banknotes to avoid taboos.

It is precisely because of this flaw that the daimyo government found that there were a large number of counterfeit banknotes in the towns near the Land of Fire.

Fortunately, the total amount of counterfeit banknotes this time was not particularly large, and the counterfeit banknotes hidden by the villagers were estimated to be only tens of millions of taels, which did not cause a huge impact on the economy of the Land of Fire.

Because the town where the incident occurred was within the sphere of influence of Konoha, the daimyo government commissioned Konoha ninjas to investigate the matter.

But anyone with a discerning eye could see that the daimyo suspected that the counterfeit money that was almost indistinguishable from the real thing was made by the Konoha ninja, and the real intention of entrusting Konoha was to let Konoha conduct a self-investigation and find the real culprit;

After all, the counterfeiter's methods were so advanced that it was hard to believe that it was not done by the ninja;

In addition, the crime scene was too close to Konoha, so the Konoha ninja seemed even more suspicious.

Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the daimyo's handwritten letter with a solemn expression.

The general meaning of the letter was to ask whether Konoha's recent finances were very tight, and emphasized that the currency of the Land of Fire was strictly issued according to the domestic gold and silver reserves.

He also kindly explained the shallow basic economic knowledge that "the proliferation of counterfeit money will cause inflation and reduce the credit of the currency".

The meaning inside and outside was to tell Konoha:

If you need money, just say something, what's the point of making counterfeit money yourself?

Come, I'll tell you how serious your crime is...

Sarutobi Hiruzen understands these principles. As a One-inch Shadow and the head of the Fire Country's military, he naturally understands this principle;

But the Daimyo's handwritten letter shows that the Daimyo doubts the ability of Konoha's high-level officials. If he cannot give a satisfactory answer to the Daimyo's Mansion, the Daimyo's impression of the Sandai Group will probably plummet, and he may even create a few "Hokage Half-sleeves" for Konoha to undermine his prestige.

Upon learning of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately took action and asked the Anbu to investigate the counterfeit money.

But the result was far beyond Sarutobi Hiruzen's expectations.

It's not that the incident was too secretive to investigate, but that the result of the investigation was too smooth...

After asking several merchants, the Konoha ninja quickly sent the sketch of the counterfeit money user to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Logically, since they could make such perfect counterfeit money, the opponent should be very difficult to deal with and it would not be so easy to reveal the truth, but the fact is the opposite of Sarutobi Hiruzen's guess.

Moreover, the identity of the suspect is also very troublesome...

But it is futile to think too much, so let's call the person over first.

"Go and bring Nara Shikamaru and Nara Shikaku here."

Sarutobi Hiruzen gave an order to the Anbu who was secretly on guard.

After a pause, he added:

"Call Yamanaka Inoichi along the way..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it and thought that it was a bit too funny to ask Yamanaka to investigate Nara, so he changed his words:

"Forget it, there is no need to find Inoichi, go to Danzo.

Bring Yamanaka Fuu here.

Just tell him that I want to investigate Nara Shikaku here, and he will understand."

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Konoha, BBQ Q

"Nara Shikamaru, your incident has been exposed, come with me!"

The voice of the Anbu wearing a black robe and a mask was emotionless.

The four people of the 10th team who had just finished a C-level mission and were having a meal were stunned.

Then, Asuma, Choji, and Ino all looked at Shikamaru.

Noticing the looks of the three, Shikamaru himself was also confused

Seeing Shikamaru also had a frightened expression, Ah

Asuma decided to step forward and stood in front of Shikamaru.

"Is there anything that can't be said here?"

Asuma instinctively believed in his students.

He even suspected that the person in front of him was not an Anbu at all, but a root of Danzo.

"Uh, Lord Asuma, it's just that the Third Hokage summoned him for questioning. The summoned not only Shikamaru, but also Nara Shikaku."

Although the Anbu has a special position, basically seeing an Anbu is equivalent to the Hokage in person.

But the person in front of him is the son of the Hokage, and the Anbu dare not act rashly in front of Asuma.

"Well, since it's not a serious matter, I'll go with you.

It just so happens that I haven't seen the old man for a long time."

Asuma lit a cigarette and decided to go and see what his father was up to.

"Choji, Ino, wait for me here."

After saying that, regardless of whether the Anbu in front of him agreed or not, he led Shikamaru to the Hokage building.

The Anbu ninja was also very helpless, and disappeared in an instant.

He still had to go to the Root.

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Hokage Building

Since Asuma was only accompanying him, he waited at the door of the office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was smoking behind his desk, looking at Shikamaru and his son in front of him.

"Shikamaru, I remember that you went to the town with the Nara family's caravan more than two months ago, right?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone was calm, and no emotion could be heard in it.

"Yes, is there something wrong?"

Shikamaru still looked confused.

"It's like this, Hokage-sama.

Nara's Shikamaru was not in a good mental state a while ago, so I asked Shikamaru to accompany the caravan to buy some medicinal herbs.

Because it was a temporary purchase, it would be best if Shikamaru was present..."

Shikaku hurriedly explained for his son. After all, he was the one who asked Nara Shikamaru to go, and if there was any problem, he should help to bear it.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded:

"A large number of counterfeit banknotes appeared in that town. This is a portrait of the counterfeit banknote user sketched based on the merchant's description."

Sarutobi Hiruzen handed a sketch to the two.

"This... is impossible. It's just a false accusation. He must have used a transformation technique.

Ordinary people can't tell the disguise of a ninja at all."

Looking at the sketch that was exactly the same as his son, Nara Shikaku immediately refuted.

"I believe Shikamaru is innocent...

But not only in appearance, according to the merchant's description, the man's tone is also lazy, and his words often reveal that he is afraid of trouble..."

"This must be deliberately shown by the cunning initiator;

Hokage-sama, I suggest checking who else has been to the town in those days."

"I thought of this too. There are people who have been to the town in those days...

But the only person who is familiar with Shikamaru is a student from the ninja school, and that student was in the ninja's sight throughout the whole process."

Sarutobi Hiruzen blew out another large cloud of smoke.

Smelling the choking nicotine in the air, the Nara father and son's brains began to work rapidly at the same time.

Which little bastard is plotting this!

This dirty water is one basin after another, and it can't be washed away at all.

Looking at the two people who fell into silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke again:

"Shikaku, you know, I have always trusted your Nara clan.

I also know this child Shikamaru, and he will not do such a thing."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's words did not make Nara Shikaku feel at ease. With his understanding of Sarutobi Hiruzen, he wanted to say "but".

"But, the daimyo attaches great importance to this matter and is pressing hard.

I have to give them an explanation, I hope you understand...

Wind!"

As Sarutobi Hiruzen gave the order, Yamanaka Feng, who had been in the dark, suddenly appeared in front of Shikamaru...

Nara Shikaku's eyes were full of disbelief. He didn't expect Sarutobi Hiruzen to want to explore Shikamaru's memory!

"I am also trying to prove the innocence of your Nara family."

Hearing this, Shikamaru and Shikaku knew that even if they had a thousand grievances today, they could only swallow their anger.

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Night

Nara Shikamaru and Nara Shikaku sat on both sides of the coffee table in silence.

Although Yamanaka Feng finally proved Shikamaru's innocence, no one wants others to pry into their privacy.

"Shikamaru, what do you think of what happened today?"

Shikaku's face was grim.

"The Yamanaka clan will not use their methods against ninjas from the same village unless necessary.

What happened today shows that the Third Hokage does not trust the Nara clan 100%."

Shikamaru was also very upset.

"Yes, although I don't want to admit it.

The Third Hokage is now with our Pig

The relationship between the three families of Shikaku and Chou has been broken.

Let’s not talk about whether we will be as obedient as before.

Whether he can trust us completely is still a question. ”

“Will the Yamanaka clan stand with us?

They even probed my memory today.”

“Yes, the history of our alliance between the three families of Ino, Shikaku and Chou is longer than that of Konoha Village.

The ninja today is a member of the root who assisted Shimura Danzo in the Hokage’s service.

The ninjas of the root have all been brainwashed and can no longer be considered as members of the Yamanaka clan. ”

“That’s good, but I wonder if today’s incident is related to the medical department?

After all, we took the lead in resisting the monopoly of Konoha Hospital a few days ago and protested against the use of secret codes in Konoha Hospital’s prescription of medicines.

I remember that Elder Utatane Koharu looked very ugly at that time.”

“Utatane Koharu?

It is indeed possible, but she can't control the Root. If she wants to put the blame on us, she should have colluded with Danzo in advance and let the Root confirm your guilt directly! "

This matter is suspicious everywhere...

"This matter is so troublesome!

Why am I suddenly involved in the vortex of family struggle. "

Shikamaru began to deduce this matter in his mind...

"Shikamaru, have you thought of something?"

Seeing Shikamaru finish his meditation, Shikaku's eyes lit up.

He is very confident in his son's mind.

"It's just a guess."

"Tell me..."

"First of all, the counterfeit case should not be investigated so smoothly. Such realistic counterfeit banknotes have been produced. There is no reason for the counterfeiter to reveal his feet so quickly."

Nara Shikaku nodded in agreement.

"The attitude of the daimyo has put pressure on the Sandaime. We must find someone to close the case (BEIGUO) as soon as possible and give an explanation to the daimyo.

Elder Utatane Koharu wanted to take this opportunity to crack down on our Nara clan because of the Konoha Hospital incident;

He deliberately framed me. Even if he failed in the end, at least it would have lost face for our Nara clan.

I heard that the Hokage Assistant was very dissatisfied with the Sandaime. He might have taken this opportunity to alienate the relationship between our Ino-Shika-Chou clan and the Sandaime. He fanned the flames in this matter and sent his men to replace the Yamanaka clan's ninjas to assist;

The Sandaime was in a dilemma and had to agree.

After all, this was a naked conspiracy. Regardless of whether I was framed in the end, there would be a rift between Ino-Shika-Chou and the Sandaime.

Afterwards, when we found out, we would only blame the Sandaime and Elder Utatane Koharu. He would then take the opportunity to win over our Ino-Shika-Chou clan...

Of course, everything is just speculation. "

Nara Shikaku thought about Shikamaru's speculation, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Shikamaru's words made sense.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was indecisive and could easily be put on the table, and he was not a good person inside or outside;

Utatane Koharu was short-sighted and was likely to be used as a gun by Danzo;

Shimura Danzo was vicious and cruel, and it was in line with his personality to hide behind the whole thing and add fuel to the fire.

After thinking it through, Nara Shikaku nodded to Shikamaru, indicating that he affirmed his idea.

"No wonder the Shimura family sent people to send gifts to express condolences as soon as we came back from the Sandaime, which was faster than the compensation from the Sandaime."

Although he was calculated, Nara Shikaku's face showed a contemptuous smile.

"Don't worry, Shikamaru, I guess the Sandaime will soon issue an order to compensate us and to warn Utatane Koharu, so that Konoha Hospital will not be allowed to use secret codes when prescribing medicine.

As for Shimura Danzo-Konoha needs a "forger" now. "

Shikamaru also nodded.

Yes, no matter whether the Sandaime can see it or not, Danzo will be responsible for this matter in the end.

After all, the Sandaime cannot make up for the relationship with the Ino, Shika and Chou families for the time being, so he must find a way to weaken his political competitors.

The Nara father and son smiled at each other, got up and went back to their rooms to sleep.

However, the Nara father and son, who thought they were standing on the fifth floor and had a clear understanding of the situation, could not have imagined that:

Our great Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen will always be only on the first floor.

After returning home, Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to smoke "click click" Yan:

What a mess!

The counterfeit money case has now become an unsolved mystery. How can I explain this to the daimyo?

Or should I find someone to take the blame?

Unconsciously, the face of his old classmate appeared in Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind again.

Let's make Danzo suffer for it this time!

Is this a bit too much?

Forget it, I will make it up to you later.

All this is for Konoha, I believe Danzo will understand.

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The next day