Starting from the root of Konoha, he was the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 10 Are You a Spy, Shadow?

After watching Hoshita Hide leave, Hatake Sakumo frowned slightly.

There is a problem with the list.

There is no problem with Mimura Yemaki, Inuzuka Owl, and Aburame Shiqing, but the other three are obviously not qualified to enter the Anbu.

Therefore, the fundamental purpose is not to conduct an inspection or select an Anbu candidate.

Hatake Sakumo keenly noticed something unusual and immediately took out the map.

He has to prepare.

No matter what the Anbu's purpose was this time, he had to prepare for the worst.

……

On the other side, Xingxia Xiu, Inuzuka Ling and the other two were waiting quietly under a tree.

Soon they found that the camp was becoming busy.

Xingxia Xiu gave a look and Sarutobi Atsushi immediately slipped away.

A moment later, Sarutobi Atsushi returned, "Captain, Lord Sakumo seems to be adjusting his defenses. Will this alert the enemy?"

Xingxia Xiu was not worried at all: "It is normal to adjust the defense deployment, but the action is a bit exaggerated now."

"Furthermore, adjusting the areas of responsibility of individual people on the list would only alert the enemy. Now, it won't arouse suspicion."

Sarutobi Atsushi and the other two nodded in unison: "That makes sense!"

Hoshita Hide thought to himself, "I'm afraid Hatake Sakumo has already noticed something is wrong and has made comprehensive adjustments to the defenses to prepare for the worst-case scenario."

"How sharp and decisive! As expected of Konoha White Fang!"

After secretly praising him in his heart, Xing Xiaxiu waited quietly.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Hatake Sakumo appeared: "It's ready!"

Xingxia Xiu stood up and said, "Excuse me, Master Shumao."

"You are Welcome."

Hatake Sakumo nodded slightly, then led Hoshita Hide and the other three to a temporary tent.

After Hatake Sakumo left, Hoshita Hide said to Sarutobi Atsushi and the other two, "Stay outside and let them come in one by one."

"Akabane-no-Momo first."

Sarutobi Atsushi immediately nodded and left the tent.

Soon, Akabane Nozomi walked in.

Xing Xiaxiu took a look at him. He had an ordinary appearance, but a friendly smile and looked harmless.

There was a hint of nervousness in his expression, but he looked normal.

Xingxia Xiu immediately put the [Speak as You Think] status on Akabane Nozomi and said, "Akabane Nozomi, you must answer every question I ask from now on."

"Yes, my lord!"

Akabane Nozomi was very respectful.

Xingxia Xiu stared at Akabane Nozomi's research and asked calmly, "Are you a spy?"

The question is direct and rude!

Akabane Nozomi's face was filled with astonishment, and then he stammered in panic: "I... I'm not a spy."

Xingxia Xiu raised his eyebrows slightly, and then asked: "Why did you betray Konoha?"

Akabane Nozomi quickly shook his head: "Sir, I did not betray Konoha!"

He is not a spy and has not betrayed Konoha. He is really a gentle and kind person!

Xingxia Xiu wanted to scratch his head, but nodded slightly: "Very good, you can go out and wait for orders."

Akabane Wang bowed with a confused look on his face, then left the tent inexplicably.

Next up is Yujin.

This is a strong man with a scar on his face and looks very fierce.

Hoshita Hide also blessed Kushikami Yuma with [Speaking as One], and then asked directly and rudely: "Why did you betray Konoha?"

Kushikami Yuma opened his mouth: "Because..."

His expression changed drastically and Kushikami Yuzhen quickly shut up, but Hoshita Hide had already appeared in front of him.

Kushikami Yuzhen, sweating profusely, immediately retreated, and at the same time a kunai flew towards Xingxia Xiu.

Zheng!
Ding!
Xingxiaxiu drew his sword and split the kunai into two.

Immediately afterwards, accompanied by a muffled groan, Chuan Shang Youzhen flew out of the tent, hit the tree trunk with a bang, and blood spurted out of his mouth.

Before Kushikami Yuzhen could get up, a dog barked and Inuzuka Ling's black ball came and bit him.

At this moment, Takuya Michigami and Nozomi Akabane, who were still waiting, were both shocked.

Kushigami Yuzhen already knew that he couldn't escape, and stared at Xingxia Xiu who walked out of the tent with wide eyes: "You...how did you do it?"

"Illusion?"

Hoshita Hide ignored Kushikami Yuma and turned to walk towards Michikami Takuya: "Are you a spy?" "I am..."

Michigami Takuya's face changed drastically and he immediately jumped up.

But then he screamed.

The one who took action was Akabane Nozomi.

Takuya Michigami fell to the ground and was then covered by the insects of Hiichi Aburame.

But at this moment, Sarutobi Atsushi and the other two were a little surprised and confused.

Is the captain's way of interrogating people so simple?
Illusion?

Could it be the Uchiha clan's Sharingan?
Sarutobi Atsushi and the other two couldn't help but secretly guess the identity of Hoshita Hide. They had never seen Hoshita Hide's true appearance.

But his previous domineering personality did look like that of the Uchiha clan.

……

After easily dealing with the two problematic guys, Xingxia Xiu patted Akabane Nozomi's shoulder and said, "Follow me!"

"Yes!"

Akabane Nozomi hurried to follow.

The two walked into the depths of the forest, one in front and the other behind, their figures swallowed by the darkness.

Inuzuka Ling withdrew his gaze and whispered to Aburame Fei: "Do you think the captain will be an Uchiha?"

Aburame Fei shook her head: "I don't know."

"But that kind of ability should only be possible with the Uchiha's Sharingan, right?"

……

In the darkness, Xingxia Xiu looked at Akabane Nozomi and asked, "Are you willing to join the Root?"

Akabane Nozomi was stunned and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Xingxia Xiu continued: "The Third Hokage has approved that the Root led by Danzo is no longer just a training department of the Anbu, but also a sharp sword that protects the village in the dark."

"Akabane Nozomi, are you willing to be the one who protects the village in the darkness?"

Swallowing his saliva, Akabane said: "I, I am willing, but..."

Xingxia Xiu said: "As long as you are willing, you don't need to actually enter the Root. Instead, you can serve as an intelligence officer of the Root and hide among the ordinary ninja groups in Konoha."

Akabane Nozomi was stunned when he heard this.

Xingxia Xiu said calmly: "You saw it just now. There are spies everywhere who betray the village and those hiding in the village. They hide very well."

"Your personality and your approachability make it easy for you to get along with others."

"The village needs your talents for surveillance and covert investigation of possible traitors and spies."

Akabane Nozomi was a little excited after hearing this: "Yes... I understand!"

"I will work hard!"

After more than twenty years of dull life, things finally turned around. Have you been given a new role?

Xingxia Xiu looked at the excited Akabane Nozomi, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Very good."

"From today on, I will be your only superior!"

"You only accept missions from me, and you only report to me."

"My code name is A!"

"And your code name... Shadow!"

Akabane Nozomi nodded quickly: "Yes, I understand!"

After confirming the contact code, Xingxia Xiu and Akabane Wang returned to the tent.

"Akabane Nozomi, you can go back now."

"Ape, keep an eye on them."

After giving the order, Hoshita Hide turned and left, only to meet Hatake Sakumo again.

"Lord Sakumo, our mission has been accomplished. Thank you for your cooperation."

Xingxia Xiu thanked him politely.

Hatake Sakumo was slightly stunned.

So fast?
He asked, "Did the defense deployment information get leaked?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded slightly, but did not explain too much, and said: "We will take people back to Konoha tomorrow morning, and then we will not disturb Master Sakumo."

Hatake Sakumo nodded and immediately asked, "Do you need me to send someone to escort you?"

Xingxia Xiu declined politely, "Thank you, Lord Shumao, but it's not necessary. Border defense is more important!"

Hatake Sakumo didn't force it anymore.

(End of this chapter)