Chapter 417 - 102

AI Model: gemini-3.1-flash-liteChapter 102: Subduing KisameIt must be said that perhaps the wisest decision Tsunade has made since taking office was relying on the Nara Clan; their high intelligence has provided Naruto and the others with a great deal of help.Just like this time, if it weren't for him, this matter might have been truly difficult to resolve, but now it has turned into killing two birds with one stone. Perhaps this is the miraculous change that strategists can bring about!Things were proceeding very smoothly on Naruto's side. He first used the Flying Thunder God to locate Shisui. When he saw him appear before his eyes, there was no expression of surprise on Kisame's face.Ever since he joined the Akatsuki Organization and partnered with Itachi to carry out missions, he had been deeply captivated by Itachi's personal charisma.His style of acting, philosophy of life, and unfathomable strength all made Kisame hold him in high regard. He even respected him as his own teacher, and no matter the situation, Kisamealways addressed him respectfully as "Mr. Itachi".Itachi had already explained this mission to him. Although he didn't know how it happened, he had suddenly become a wanted criminal in the Land of Fire, and a bounty had been issued for him, with the mission difficulty reaching Double S-rank.However, none of that mattered anymore. If this plan could succeed, then from now on, the Five Great Nations of the Ninja World would have to change their names, because the Land of Firewould be completely annihilated.Even with his extensive experience and having survived many brushes with death, he couldn't help but feel that the Akatsuki Organization's style of operations was insane; they would actually commit an act of destroying a nation.Itachi told him that he had moles in both the Land of Fire and Huayin Village. His mission was to feign capture, and when the time came to act, he would receive word. The goal was to slaughter all the high-ranking officials of the Land of Firewithout leaving a single one alive.In this way, the leadership core of the Land of Firewould be completely destroyed, and it would instantly fall into a state of being a dragon without a head; then, the country would be within their grasp.It wasn't until he saw Naruto's Sharingan that Kisame revealed a hint of surprise. He thought to himself: "Didn't Mr. Itachi say that apart from his younger brother, the entire Uchiha Clan had been slaughtered by him?""Then who is this brat in front of me? Could he be Itachi's younger brother? No, that's not right. How could the Uchiha Clan have someone with yellow hair! And to have awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan at such a young age."However, none of this mattered anymore. While he was pondering these things, Naruto had already activated Kotoamatsukami. Quietly, Kisame's thoughts were altered, and he developed an indescribable sense of trust toward Naruto.Naruto took the opportunity to speak: "You must be Kisame Hoshigaki of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist! Hello, my name is Naruto. I don't know if Itachi has mentioned it to you, but I am fully in charge of this operation."Kisame nodded and replied with a smile: "Mr. Itachididn't mention that to me, but rest assured, just proceed according to your ideas, and I will definitely cooperate with you.""Itachi has already formulated the detailed plan. I have reviewed it, and it can be said to be flawless; we can just implement it according to his plan. I mainly came to tell you that I hope you won't be nervous or feel psychological pressure. Even if this mission fails, I will ensure your safety." Naruto said to Kisame sincerely.Apart from Itachi, Naruto was the second person in so many years to care about his life and death. This moved Kisame immensely, and a feeling of being willing to die for one who truly understands him immediately rose in his heart.On the other side, Tsunade, Danzo, and their party arrived at Huayin Village. They discovered that in a Village capable of completing a Double S-rank mission, the highest strength was only two Chunin. In such a large Village, there wasn't even a single Jonin.The people receiving them were two Ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village who had just been subdued. The two of them methodically led the group on a tour of the Village.When they arrived at the territory of the Uchiha Clan, Danzo first secretly used his Sharingan to inspect it, only to discover that it had been sealed, and he was unable to see the situation inside.Therefore, he asked: "I wonder what this place is used for; it's so mysterious that outsiders are not allowed to enter. I heard that this is some kind of secret research base for your Village that needs to be kept confidential. We have traveled a long way to visit your Village today; I wonder if we might be fortunate enough to go inside and learn something!"Facing such a question, the other side was already prepared. The Ninja from the Hidden Mist Villagesaid with a look of guilt: "I am truly sorry! With the Hokage and all the distinguished guests from Konoha here, the Village has only sent the two of us brothers to host you; it is truly a slight to you all.""But there is nothing we can do about it. I presume you have all heard recently that we completed the Double S-rank mission issued by the Land of Fire. The strength of those two people was not to be underestimated. Our Village has just been established, and naturally, there aren't that many experts. Our Village head almost took all the experts in the Village away.""After careful planning, we barely managed to defeat those two. This is why there isn't even a single Jonin in the Village right now.""And at this moment, he is on the way to escort Kisame. Originally, the request you made would not be a problem, but I am of low status and truly cannot make this decision.""Otherwise, if the Village head returns and finds out that we brothers made a decision on our own, it would be disastrous. I hope you distinguished guests will be lenient and not make things difficult for me."These words were reasonable and well-founded, and combined with his pitiful appearance, it made it difficult for anyone to find a reason to refute him. Even Danzo, for a moment, didn't know what reason to continue using.