eurekapd Chapter 847 Core
Chapter 847 Core
He slumped back into his chair, breathing heavily. "Jiraiya trained two leaders, and Zhang Hai trained a core member. This rapidly rising Akatsuki organization actually has such a deep 'Konoha bloodline'!"
"This is by no means a coincidence."
Danzo gripped the armrests of the chair tightly, his nails digging deep into the wood. "This is a net. A vast net woven by the Third Hokage's faction, attempting to control the future of the entire ninja world! If they succeed, Konoha... no, my Konoha, Danzo's Konoha, will never rise again!"
"We must take action."
Danzo raised his head, his single eye flashing with a cold, venomous light. "Zhang Hai, Jiraiya, and that Akatsuki organization... Since you have such deep bonds, then let me sever them with my own hands! For Konoha's 'roots' to grow strong, some 'leaves' must be pruned!"
He immediately summoned his trusted aide and, in a low, resolute voice, issued the order: "Contact Hanzo of the Salamander in Amegakure. Tell him I have a big deal regarding 'peace' and I want to have a serious talk with him..."
The underground base of the roots is shrouded in cold and dampness all year round, as if it were a forbidden zone that sunlight could never reach.
Danzo's grip on the file was distorted. He stared at the few lines of records about the master-disciple relationship between Jiraiya and the leader of Akatsuki, a cold, almost obsessive glint in his single eye.
"That's it...that's it!"
Danzo let out a low, hoarse laugh, a mixture of smugness and anger after seeing through the "truth." "Hiruzen, Hiruzen, I really underestimated you. On the surface, you pretend to be kind and benevolent, but behind the scenes, you've already laid out such a grand scheme."
In his conspiracy-ridden mind, it all seemed so "logical": Jiraiya was the Third Hokage's personal disciple and a top candidate for the next Hokage; and the Akatsuki members, who rallied under the banner of "peace," were precisely the students Jiraiya had trained. This was clearly a trap planted by the Third Hokage in order to control the strategically vital Land of Rain after the war, and even to influence the ninja world's power structure through external forces!
"An organization with formidable military power, yet spouting empty rhetoric of benevolence and morality, attempting to disrupt the balance of power among great nations... If they were to truly gain influence, coupled with the support of Konoha, would Danzo still have any say in the ninja world?"
Danzo suddenly stood up, and the file in his hand instantly turned into fragments.
“This power that I cannot control, even if it is a so-called ‘peace envoy,’ must die! What’s more, it has now become a sword in Hiruzen’s hand.”
He stepped into the shadows and coldly ordered into the darkness, "Go, immediately dispatch the most elite squad to Amegakure. Contact Hanzo of the Salamander."
A rustling sound came from the darkness; it was the Root ninja receiving orders.
“Tell Hanzo that Konoha is willing to offer him some ‘help’ in this chaotic world. In exchange, we need him to help us get rid of some ‘fleas’ that are jumping around under his nose.” Danzo’s lips curled into a cruel smile. “I believe that the leader of Amegakure, who is revered as a ‘demigod,’ certainly wouldn’t want to see an organization with a higher reputation than him, or even one that threatens his rule, appear on his territory, right? He will definitely be interested in this deal.”
……
A corner of the commercial street in Konoha Village.
Compared to the darkness at the base, this place is full of life. Although the shadow of war has not completely dissipated, the villagers are still working hard to make a living.
In an inconspicuous shop called "Tenten Ninja Tools".
"Welcome, what would you like to order?"
Behind the counter, a one-armed middle-aged man looked up with a kind smile on his face. His left sleeve was empty, clearly indicating that he was a retired ninja who had been disabled due to injury.
A figure wearing an ordinary fox mask walked in, casually picked up a kunai from the counter, and flicked it lightly with his finger, producing a crisp sound.
"I need a knife that can cut through the fog," the masked man said in a low voice.
The one-armed man's eyes flickered slightly, and the smile on his face faded, replaced by a professional calm: "There are many kinds of mist. Which kind would you like to cut through, sir?"
"The kind where you can see the stars."
"So it's Lord Megatron." The one-armed man immediately became respectful and lowered his voice, saying, "Please follow me, there's good stuff coming up."
This man is none other than Koizumi. Once a cripple, abandoned by Konoha after losing an arm, he was relegated to the margins of society. But in his despair, he met the person who would change his fate—Sasori the Red Spider—and was absorbed into the mysterious organization called "Zero." Now, he is the head of Zero's most secretive and efficient intelligence relay station within Konoha.
The two arrived at the small warehouse behind the shop. After confirming that no one was around, Zhang Hai took off his mask, revealing his young and cold face.
"Well done, Koizumi." Zhang Hai glanced around at the neatly stacked cargo boxes. This place was ostensibly a warehouse, but in reality, the placement of each box was deliberate, forming a simple early warning array. "It seems that Sasori has trained you very well."
"Thank you for your praise, sir. If it weren't for the organization giving me a second life and a sense of value, I'd probably be rotting away in some stinking ditch by now." Koizumi respectfully handed over a sealed scroll. "This contains all the intelligence gathered this week, all sorted out according to their importance."
Zhang Hai took the scroll and broke the seal. The information inside was well-organized, clearly categorized, and even highlighted with different colored pens.
"Yes, very well-organized." Zhang Hai nodded approvingly. For intelligence work, gathering is only the first step; filtering and organizing are the core. Although Koizumi is physically disabled, his intelligence and meticulousness make him a promising talent for intelligence work.
He quickly scanned the contents of the scroll, his eyes soon drawn to several key pieces of information.
"The Sand Village has officially ceased hostilities?" Zhang Hai raised an eyebrow. "That guy Rasa is pretty quick to act."
“Yes,” Koizumi added. “According to the news from our brothers in Sunagakure, Rasa immediately announced a ceasefire after returning to the village. This is because Shukaku’s rampages have become increasingly frequent recently, seriously threatening the safety of the village. They are currently busy searching the world for a suitable new Jinchuriki to seal Shukaku and have no energy left to fight.”
"That guy playing in the sand, he messed up himself." Zhang Hai sneered, not surprised at all.
His gaze then fell on the "Akatsuki" section.