Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Danzo waved his hand and said, "This is not your problem."

The Gedo Mazo greatly shocked Danzo, and Nagato's eyes also intrigued him. This was also the first time Danzo had witnessed Chiba in battle.

In Danzo's eyes, Chiba had already performed very well. If it weren't for the lack of information about Nagato, Chiba might have already taken him down.

Danzo looked at Hanzo the Salamander and asked, "Who is that red-haired boy?"

Hanzo the Salamander replied, "I don't know that boy very well either, which is also unexpected."

Danzo said in a deep voice, "The Akatsuki organization has been dealt with. As for our cooperation, my part is complete."

Hanzo the Salamander nodded and said, "I understand. I will fully support you from now on."

Danzo looked at the remaining Root ninja who were still alive and ordered, "Clean up the mess immediately, then assemble and come back to Konoha with me!"

The surviving Root ninjas began cleaning up the battlefield, taking away the bodies of their comrades.

Sensory ninjas can probe memories, and these deceased Root ninjas have many memories about Root's secrets, so it's impossible for their bodies to be disposed of carelessly.

After packing up, Danzo led everyone away from Amegakure and headed for Konoha.

Chapter 131 The time has come

Nagato and Yahiko escaped into a cave.

With red-rimmed eyes, Konan helped Nagato bandage his legs.

Nagato's legs were burned so badly that he was emaciated from exhaustion due to forcibly manipulating the Gedo Mazo.

Nagato stared blankly ahead, her eyes filled with unbearable grief.

Xiao Nan's tears kept falling.

All of this happened so suddenly.

They regarded him as a comrade, but the Salamander Hanzo, whom they respected, betrayed them, killed his Akatsuki comrades, and forced Nagato to kill Yahiko with his own hands.

Now even Yahiko's body has disappeared.

At the same time, Xiao Nan was also extremely confused about the future and didn't know how to move forward.

Nagato's hoarse voice came through: "Don't cry, Konan, we have to keep going, to carry on Yahiko's legacy. I want to become a god, only a god can bring peace to this hopeless world."

Those who do not know pain will not know what peace is. Therefore, only by breaking this vortex and making the world feel real pain can this terrifying pain suppress war and bring the world towards stability and peace.

I have now grown beyond mortals amidst the infinite suffering, and have already qualified to become a god.

So, Minami, let's work together to fulfill Yahiko's wish and lead this shattered world towards peace.

Konan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her gaze filled with hatred and heartache for Nagato.

"Nagato, I will always be by your side!"

Nagato nodded slightly, and after a moment of silence, said, "Konan, although there are only the two of us left in Akatsuki, I will not give up Akatsuki, because it was founded by Yahiko."

My legs are no longer able to walk. Next, I need to use the Rinnegan to create six corpse puppets to take my place. So, I need you to help me find a suitable corpse first.

Once I have created six puppets, I will kill Hanzo the Salamander, seize power in Amegakure, and rule Amegakure.

Then we will recruit S-rank rogue ninja from various ninja villages to strengthen the Akatsuki organization and realize Yahiko's ideals.

Konan's expression was filled with determination. Yahiko was dead, and now she only had Nagato left, so she had to protect Nagato.

At the same time, Konan also hopes that Yahiko's ideal can be realized.

Xiao Nan agreed, "Okay, I'll immediately start looking for a suitable corpse to be used as a puppet!"

...

After Chiba and Danzo returned to Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately sent an Anbu member to summon them to the Hokage Building.

When Chiba and Danzo arrived at the Hokage Building and met Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hiruzen asked with a grim face, "Danzo, where did you take the Root ninjas?"

Danzo calmly replied, "I simply led people to eliminate an organization that might have posed a threat to Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand on the table: "An organization so far away in Amegakure, can it threaten Konoha?!"

Danzo calmly replied, "Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free. I will eliminate anything that poses a threat to Konoha. That is the reason why Root exists."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at Danzo.

Danzo, however, acted as if it were nothing, completely ignoring Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze.

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi compromised, letting out a heavy sigh: "Danzo, the situation is currently uncertain. Amegakure is located at the intersection of the Iwa, Hidden Fire, and Wind regions, making its strategic position extremely important."

Your rash trip to Amegakure will send the message that Konoha is about to attack Amegakure and seize this important strategic location in the Land of Rain, which will accelerate the war.

The current situation is dire; Sunagakure is struggling to survive, Iwagakure has not benefited from this for a long time and is also on the verge of collapse, not to mention Kumogakure.

Perhaps after some time, everyone will be able to sit down at the negotiating table and end the war.

Danzo sneered, "End the war through negotiations? Hiruzen, are you alright? This war can't possibly end like this. You should know very well how much Konoha has lost."

If the war ends like this, we will never be able to make up for these losses. The current situation is very good for Konoha, and the initiative is gradually being taken into our hands.

As long as the war continues, our losses can be recovered. If this war must be ended through negotiations, it can only be done after we have obtained sufficient benefits!

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned deeply: "Danzo, if the war continues, Konoha will not be able to withstand such losses. Our ninjas are dwindling with each battle. If this continues, it will be difficult for us to recover in a short time."

Danzo calmly analyzed and replied, "If it ends like this, we will have a hard time recovering in a short period of time after the war ends, because we will not have enough resources."

However, if we have enough resources, at least we won't have to worry about resources and can easily train ninjas, which is better than being strapped for cash.

And Hiruzen, do you really think other ninja villages will negotiate with us?

Don't be silly. The war has progressed to this stage, and it can no longer be resolved through negotiation.

They must be thinking the same thing as me now. It's just a matter of who will show weakness. Once they do, the other ninja villages will swarm in like wolves.

Whoever proposes peace talks first indicates that they are on the verge of collapse. Therefore, Hiruzen, if you want peace talks, you are essentially plunging Konoha into peril!

Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe, pondering Danzo's analysis.

Danzo's analysis made a lot of sense, but the daily losses Konoha suffered from the war were also causing Hiruzen Sarutobi great distress.

Konoha has now used almost all of its resources in this fight.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and said, "Let's not talk about that for now. Chiba, how did you end up following Danzo? Weren't you in the Land of Hot Springs?"

Chiba replied, "I received Danzo's orders and have rushed back to Konoha from the Land of Hot Springs."

Danzo said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen, I have already spoken with Chiba about the Uchiha ninja. Chiba has agreed and has joined Root, becoming my subordinate."

The time has come, so... Hiruzen, it's time to curb the arrogance of the Uchiha clan.

A glint flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, and he nodded, saying, "Indeed, it's time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "Danzo, what are your plans regarding the Uchiha clan?"

Danzo said sinisterly, "Is Kirigakure now like a mad dog, biting people everywhere? Send Chiba to the Land of Waves, and at the same time, transfer a large number of Uchiha ninjas to the Land of Waves. Let Chiba lead them in battle! Chiba has experience leading Uchiha ninjas!"

Chapter 132 proposed

Danzo proposed to Hiruzen Sarutobi that Chiba go to the Land of Waves to lead the Uchiha ninja.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in his seat, his pipe never stopping.

After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "Alright, next, Chiyu, you will go to the Land of Waves and lead the Konoha ninjas in the Land of Waves to fight against the Kirigakure ninjas."

As for the Uchiha ninjas, you have absolute leadership, but I have two requests. The first request is not to let the Uchiha ninjas realize that we are targeting them.

My second requirement is that the Land of Waves will no longer support ninjas, so I will give you a high degree of autonomy, but you absolutely cannot let the Land of Waves fall!

Can you do these two things?

Chiyu nodded in agreement, "Lord Hokage, I can do it. Please rest assured and leave it to me!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: "Alright, then I'll leave this matter to you. I'll give you the transfer order tomorrow. The current temporary commander of Kirigakure is Nara Kubota. Once you arrive, you will be the official commander, and Nara Kubota will be the deputy commander."

The battle in the Land of Waves is quite urgent. The Hidden Mist Village ninjas are fighting us relentlessly, regardless of losses. So you should set off tomorrow, get there as soon as possible, and familiarize yourself with the situation on the battlefield in the Land of Waves.

Meanwhile, Uchiha ninjas will also arrive in the Land of Waves in batches, estimated to be around one hundred people.

Qianyu bowed and said, "Yes!"

Danzo suddenly spoke up at this moment: "There is one more thing, Hiruzen, which concerns the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

Upon hearing Danzo mention the 'Nine-Tails Jinchuriki', Chiba's body trembled slightly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression instantly became extremely solemn, and he gave Chiba a subtle glance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked seriously, "What happened to the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

Danzo said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen, Lady Mito's days are numbered. She may pass away at the latest this year. You can start preparing to replace her Jinchuriki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Of course I know about this, and I'm already prepared."

Danzo continued, "Regarding the candidate for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, I think we should reconsider Hiruzen."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, about to speak, when Danzo interrupted him, saying, "Hiruzen, let me analyze this before you make a decision."

Miyuki Uzumaki's talent is far superior to Kushina Uzumaki's, as I think you already know. Miyuki Uzumaki learned sealing techniques in a very short time, but her progress was extremely fast. Therefore, it was only a matter of time before Miyuki Uzumaki surpassed Kushina Uzumaki.

The matter of becoming a Jinchūriki must be handled with utmost care. Why insist on Kushina Uzumaki when there are clearly better options available?

"A suitable Jinchuriki reduces the likelihood of problems and loss of control. Hiruzen, you know very well that if a Jinchuriki goes out of control, it would be a disaster for Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "But isn't it precisely because we're worried about the Jinchuriki going out of control that choosing Kushina Uzumaki, who has already mastered sealing techniques, is more appropriate?"

Danzo shook his head and said, "But in the long run, isn't Uzumaki Miyuki more suitable? You don't need to worry about the Jinchuriki going out of control. Chiba's Mangekyou Sharingan can control the Tailed Beasts, so if there is a problem, Chiba can control the Nine-Tails."

Besides... Hiruzen, Chiba is about to start working for us, so we need to ensure he has no worries, right?

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo with a headache.

Couldn't we have waited until Qianyu left before discussing this?

With Qianyu present, how is he supposed to answer?

Chiba is growing to like Danzo more and more.