104Who gave you the illusion?AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 104 Who Gave You the Illusion?
"Latest news, Minato Namikaze is going to become a Daimyo."
Akatsuki Organization.
After years of development, its scale had expanded significantly.
Although it frequently faced sanctions from other countries, it had been steadily developing due to the presence of Nagato and others.
The most crucial point was the rise of two individuals in recent years.
One was Zabuza Momochi, and the other was Haku.
Zabuza's strength had greatly improved under their training.
But what shocked them was the young man named Haku.
His improvement was even more terrifying, subtly showing a trend of surpassing Zabuza.
Can you believe it?
He was only about a dozen years old.
One could only say that this world never lacked monstrous geniuses.
What they lacked was just an opportunity.
Previously, following Zabuza on his wanderings, he couldn't fully utilize his monstrous genius attributes.
Now, with stability and consistent training, his strength was soaring.
It was simply terrifying.
Nagato was resting with his eyes closed when he suddenly heard the name Minato Namikaze, and his eyelids twitched: "What did you say?"
He didn't mishear, did he?
"Yes, the Daimyo has already gone to Konoha Village; the transition should be smooth."
"The remaining small fries have all been cleared out by this Fourth Hokage."
Hiss!
Nagato gasped, somewhat surprised: "Doesn't that mean his status is the same as mine?"
"Uh, it should be higher than yours."
Nominally, you are also the helmsman of the Land of Rain, but can the Land of Rain now compare to the Land of Fire?
"Forget it, it doesn't matter. If he wants to be a trailblazer, let him be."
Nagato couldn't be bothered.
Now was also a critical period; they were all developing their own strength.
In the current situation, if he became a Daimyo, he wondered what other countries would think.
Presumably, those several Daimyo were already having a headache.
Once this precedent was set, it would be difficult to stabilize the situation.
"If he wants to be a Daimyo, it should be made public, right? Will we be able to attend the ceremony then?"
"Hard to say,"
Zetsu shook his head: "I don't think he plans to do anything ostentatious, otherwise it would have been exposed already."
"That makes sense!"
Nagato frowned: "I originally wanted to cause trouble, but now it seems there's no opportunity."
"There will be an opportunity. I've investigated some news regarding the Chunin Exams."
"Chunin Exams?"
"Yes!"
Zetsu whispered: "The Fourth Hokage wants to hold a Ninja World-wide Chunin Exams, and many Ninja villages will be invited to send their Ninja to participate."
"Oh?"
"Is he trying to establish his authority?"
Nagato quickly understood what Naruto wanted to do.
It was nothing more than him becoming a Daimyo, which would surely become known.
He would simply take this opportunity to establish his authority.
What kind of trust in his Genin would lead him to make such a decision?
One must know that being defeated on one's own turf would definitely damage one's prestige.
"Can we go join the fun?"
"You're thinking too much, aren't you?"
Zetsu looked at Nagato speechlessly.
Does our Land of Rain have any presentable Genin?
Most of the resources were distributed to the top.
In other words, they never thought of developing the Land of Rain properly; they just let it be.
The Akatsuki Organization's ultimate goal was still the Tailed Beast.
"Alright, but you'll infiltrate and gather intelligence then."
"Hmm, this is a good opportunity to improve our intelligence system."
Zetsu's eyes brightened: "I don't quite understand Konoha Village now, so this is a good chance to update Konoha Village's intelligence again."
He firmly believed,
This Hokage would definitely make a big move this time.
"Actually, it's a good thing that this Fourth Hokageis becoming a Daimyo."
Sasori of the Red Sand, who had been sitting expressionlessly on the side, suddenly spoke, his voice cold: "Everything has its pros and cons."
"I think this matter is a good thing for us."
"Hmm?"
Nagato and the others were stunned upon hearing this.
Oh my god.
Sasori of the Red Sand, who usually preferred research and disliked speaking, was starting to use his brain?
Several people looked at Sasori of the Red Sandstrangely.
Sasori's face was already capable of showing emotion, and at this moment, he looked resentful.
He had been assassinated countless times in recent years.
All because that Fourth Hokage exposed his secret during the last Five Kage Summit.
As a result, Ninja from Hidden Sand Village had been coming to assassinate him these past few years.
It severely affected his mood for research.
Coupled with the humiliation from that little snake last time, he and the Fourth Hokage were irreconcilable.
Orochimaru watched this scene with great interest, not saying a word.
He was an undercover agent, after all.
He suddenly thought of the so-called Ghost Grass he had given Naruto last time.
This was a plant he had cultivated himself, a mutated one.
Naruto had been very interested upon hearing about it and had taken it, later saying he would give him a surprise.
He didn't know what kind of surprise it would be.
As for Sasori of the Red Sand, in his opinion, he was indeed powerful, but to go against Naruto…
Honestly, it would probably be very difficult.
Meeting their gazes, Sasori of the Red Sand said indifferently: "Before, he only had Konoha Village, and we were worried he might escape."
"But now…"
Sasori of the Red Sand paused, giving Nagato a meaningful look: "Our opportunity has come."
"What opportunity?"
Konan, who was folding explosive tags, also looked up curiously upon hearing this.
"Hostages!"
Hiss!
Vicious!
Everyone present looked at Sasori in shock.
So you are such a ruthless person.
None of those present were fools; they instantly understood Sasori of the Red Sand's scheme.
This scheme was simple; it was an open conspiracy.
Why were the Akatsuki Organization tied up?
Flying Thunder God!
They were confident that they feared no one at the pinnacle of strength.
But they were annoyed by the way Flying Thunder God users jumped around.
They could win, but they just couldn't catch them.
Now, Sasori of the Red Sand intended to take the people of the Land of Fire as hostages, forcing this Hokage to fight them head-on.
If the Daimyo didn't protect his citizens, even if his strength as a Daimyo was great, he would lose popular support.
Even more so, the other countries would rise up and march their armies in.
At that point, even the people of his own country wouldn't support him.
Could one person really contend against the entire Ninja World?
"Good idea."
Nagato's face twisted into a cruel smile: "This idea is not bad."
Konan looked at Nagato in surprise.
"Konan, to achieve peace, suffering must be endured, isn't that right?"
"And when the Infinite Tsukuyomi descends, everything can be reversed."
Konan was silent.
She somewhat disagreed with this method.
Hadn't they themselves become orphans because of war before?
Hadn't they all endured such suffering before?
Why bring this suffering to others?
After a moment of doubt, Konan heard Nagato's words again and, upon careful thought, it seemed to make sense.
Orochimaru's heart was not very calm.
He had a question,
Who gave you the illusion that the person sitting in the Hokage position would abandon his advantages for some ordinary people?
The Six Paths Sage?
Incomprehensible…