As we all know, the Uchiha clan is extremely arrogant and pride runs deep in their veins.
They are a group of people who value family honor above all else.
So when Kaze vowed in the name of the Uchiha clan's reputation, everyone present couldn't help but believe him a little.
「...」
Ōnoki asked Kaze some more questions about Konoha's high - level officials, and Kaze answered them smoothly.
At this point, Ōnoki finally confirmed that Kaze had come on behalf of Konoha's high - level will.
「You guys go out first and don't let anyone in.」
Under Ōnoki's command, some high - level officials walked out of the conference room and blocked the "Explosion Team" that had rushed over upon hearing the news.
Meanwhile, Ōnoki led several trusted aides and discussed the details of the cooperation with Kaze.
「Hey, young man, can you put away your Susanoo first?」
Looking at the dozens of meters tall giant of light, several high - level Iwagakure officials were really scared and couldn't concentrate at all.
「No way! I'm a person who lacks a sense of security. I feel more comfortable talking like this.」
Kaze shook his head and said casually.
「Alright then...」
The circumstances leave us no choice.
Even though several high - level Iwagakure officials were dissatisfied, they still reluctantly started talking about cooperation with Kaze.
After a conversation, Kaze dismissed his Susanoo and used the Flying Raijin Technique to teleport away.
Ōnoki looked at the spot where Kaze had been before and said with a profound look in his eyes.
「With this young man in Konoha, no ninja village will probably be able to shake its dominant position for decades.」
Someone complained frustratedly:「Why is Konoha so blessed with natural advantages?」
「Whenever it is on the verge of decline, a strong person who can turn the tide will emerge!」
Alas!
Everyone sighed. It was already an established fact recognized by several major ninja villages that Konoha seemed to be favored by heaven.
「Forget it. Since Konoha is strong, our Iwagakure should not compete with it for now. We should avoid its edge and plan for the future.」
Ōnoki waved his hand and said somewhat dejectedly.
「Cooperating with Konoha may not necessarily be a bad thing for our Iwagakure. Go back and make preparations first.」
「If we can get our hands on the two tailed beasts from Kumogakure, our Iwagakure may be able to compete with Konoha in the future.」
「Yes, Lord Tsuchikage!」Several people replied one after another.
In the intelligence department's confidential archive room of Iwagakure.
「Stop sleeping, old man. There's work to do.」
A young Iwagakure intelligence agent patted the dozing old man on the shoulder and said with a smile.
「Ha~~」
The old man let out a long yawn, rubbed his eyes, and lazily looked at the young Iwagakure ninja.
「I'm so sleepy... Well, what kind of intelligence needs to be filed this time?」
When it came to business, the young Iwagakure ninja immediately became serious and said with a solemn face.
「It's intelligence about the real identity of Konoha's Black Flash. The confidentiality level is S - class.」
「Oh?」
Hearing this, the old man's eyes lit up. He was no longer sleepy and showed a look of great interest.
The Black Flash is a legendary figure who has risen to prominence in recent years. He is at the height of his popularity, but his true identity remains shrouded in mystery.
In the ninja world, it's extremely difficult to keep a complete secret.
Even the Anbu of a village can always dig out the intelligence if they set their minds to uncovering someone's identity.
It's just a matter of whether it's worth the effort.
Take, for example, one of the "Two Poisons of Konoha," the Yellow Flash, who is paired with the Black Flash.
Despite Konoha's best efforts to conceal his identity, it has been exposed.
He is Minato Namikaze, a civilian genius from Konoha.
But this Black Flash is really different from the rest, not like those flashy and annoying guys.
There are all sorts of rumors about his identity, but none of them can be confirmed.
It's as if...
It's as if, as if there's an entire Intelligence Division behind him, spending a huge amount of manpower and resources to cover for him.
This has piqued the curiosity of many intelligence agents about the Black Flash's identity.
"Come on, who the hell is the Black Flash?" the old man asked impatiently.
Under the old man's expectant gaze, the young Iwagakure ninja shook his head and said,
"I don't know either. But I've got reliable intelligence that the Black Flash uses the Sharingan. He's a member of the Uchiha clan."
Old man: "???"
He lifted the seal and took out an intelligence booklet, slamming it in front of the young Iwagakure ninja.
"You're bullshitting me, aren't you, kid?" the old man said angrily.
"Not long ago, someone swore to me that they saw the Black Flash using Wood Release and suspected he was from the Senju clan."
"Now you're saying he's from the Uchiha clan... Are you guys teaming up to make a fool of me?!"
"What the fuck?" The young Iwagakure ninja was also stunned.
What the hell is going on here?
One moment it's Wood Release, the next it's the Sharingan... Did the Uchiha clan play around, or did the Senju clan have an affair?
The two stared at each other, wide - eyed.
After all this, the Black Flash's identity has become even more damn mysterious?!
"Ahem, I have a guess about the Black Flash's identity," said another intelligence agent who had heard the commotion and walked over, looking very serious.
"I suspect he's Tanzō's son, Kaze. Listen to me and let me exp..."
The old man pushed the guy away and scolded impatiently,
"Get lost. The more you talk, the more ridiculous it gets. Can the Shimura clan use Wood Release or activate the Sharingan?"
The young Iwagakure ninja also said bluntly,
"Yeah, yeah. Stop causing trouble here!"
The intelligence agent looked utterly confused. "But I..."
"But what? Get lost quickly and don't delay my work!"
Konoha.
Tanzō's office.
Looking at his son, who was sitting on his desk with his legs crossed, Tanzō didn't get angry.
This dumbass son of his has always acted like this. He's been used to it for twenty years.
"Did you handle the matter in Iwagakure?"
" Tanzō asked nonchalantly, with his hands behind his back.
"When I take action, it's bound to be accomplished," Kaze said cockily, shaking his legs.
Tanzō glanced askance at his son and suddenly asked, "Did you kill Sarutobi Nagare?"
Kaze squinted his eyes slightly, sat up straight, and his tone became eerie.
"Yeah, Dad. You've already guessed it, right? Why do you still ask?"
Tanzō shook his head and said nothing.
He just wanted his son's definite answer to help him strengthen his resolve... regarding Hiruzen.
After a while, Tanzō said slowly.
"This war will be an opportunity for us father and son to rise up. Be serious and don't disappoint me."
For civilians, war means disaster, death, and pain.
But for ambitious people like Tanzō and Madara, war is just a means for them to achieve their ambitions.
As the old saying goes, "One general's fame is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers."
"Don't worry, Dad," Kaze grinned and said nonchalantly.
"After this battle, no one in the ninja world will be able to restrain us anymore."
From now on, the ninja world will be under my control, I, Kaze Shimura!
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