Chapter 1255 - 129: Change_2

Chapter 1255: Chapter 129: Change_2

After a few days of searching, all the fugitives on the isolated island were found one by one and became captives of countries like the Land of Demons.

According to the division principle proposed by the four nations, the captives and wealth are valued and then distributed equally, ensuring no one gets more or less, to avoid unnecessary conflicts due to unequal distribution.

"Things on the isolated island are basically resolved. What do you plan to do next? Do you need my support from the Land of Waves, like putting more pressure on the Land of Fire?"

In the temporary base of the Land of Demons, Yagura secretly met with Hakushi, inquiring about Hakushi’s next plan.

Hakushi glanced at Yagura, calmly shook his head, and said, "No need, it’s not time to expose our relationship yet. The leader of Akatsuki, Nagato, is overly cautious about me right now. If he detects anything, he might doubt the authenticity of Kisame’s defection. That would stir the snake from the grass."

"Anyway, with Hidden Cloud’s cover in advance, I don’t think it should be an issue, right?"

Yagura asked.

Hidden Cloud Village has already taken military action to distract the Land of Fire.

Then, if Hidden Mist Village also takes some action, it won’t be too conspicuous.

To outsiders, this is merely a scheme by the Land of Demons.

"Better safe than sorry. Besides, I’ve already made arrangements in the Land of Waves; there’s no need to make the situation more complicated."

Although the Land of Water is very close to the Land of Waves, the situation in the Ninja Realm is very delicately balanced now.

Too many forces involved can easily disrupt the maintained balance.

Moreover, suddenly meddling with matters in the Land of Waves doesn’t align with Hidden Mist Village’s longstanding closed style and might make people think Hidden Mist Village has other motives.

After all, although Yagura is one of the Five Kage, his reputation in the Ninja Realm has never been good and is often critiqued.

The coup to overthrow the previous Mizukage’s rule makes Yagura appear as the biggest traitor in Hidden Mist Village to foreigners.

Rebellion fornication.

Set a bad example.

In this era of a solidified hierarchy where the lower cannot defy the upper in the Ninja Realm, Yagura’s actions inevitably provoke some people’s sensitive nerves and he certainly won’t be favoured by the country’s power holders.

Even the esteemed Elder Master of Hidden Mist Village began planning for the next Mizukage when Yagura rose through the coup, intending not to let Yagura hold the Mizukage position for long.

Precisely because Yagura’s rise to power is considered illegitimate, not seen as ’orthodox’ by the old conservatives.

From this point, Hakushi feels his identity is not entirely rightful either.

Though the Renegade Ninja status is revoked, subsequent impacts remain, just nobody dares bring it up directly, but secretly, many gossips are spoken.

His and Yagura’s approach contradicts the Ninja Realm’s tradition, not favoured by the ’traditions’.

Especially as represented by the Five Great Nations.

"Alright then, if any assistance is needed, Hidden Mist Village will provide support. As for Kisame, there’s no need to worry; since his defection, I haven’t contacted him, all actions are based on Kisame’s independent judgment."

Currently, Akatsuki has not taken official action, therefore, most of the intel Kisame can provide is not valuable.

Right now, Kisame is gaining trust from Akatsuki, if any accident happens at this moment, the plan to infiltrate Akatsuki with Kisame will be wasted.

"Rest assured, if there are indeed difficulties, I won’t hesitate to ask for help."

Currently, the Land of Demons faces considerable pressure, but in Hakushi’s view, these can be resolved through political and diplomatic means, rather than necessarily through war.

Yagura nodded, after sitting for a while, he departed without raising anyone’s suspicion.

After Yagura left, a Jonin from the Land of Demons walked in.

"What’s the matter? Has the negotiation result between Hidden Sand and Konoha been found out?"

Without waiting for the Jonin from the Land of Demons to speak, Hakushi directly asked.

Though Konoha’s visit to Hidden Sand Village seeking union was a secret operation.

It’s only considered a secret concerning other countries.

With Kakashi as the Minister of the Anbu, many of Konoha’s decisions can be known immediately.

Even if Kakashi is unaware of the Third Hokage’s decisions, as long as the intel is sent unaltered, the Intelligence Department of the Land of Demons can conduct strict analysis, predicting Konoha’s next likely moves.

Not part of Konoha, yet it feels like directly involved in Konoha’s high-level meetings.

"The result of this matter hasn’t been clarified yet. However..."

"However, what?"

"A major event happened last night in Hidden Sand Village; the One-tailed Shukaku suddenly went berserk, causing a lot of damage to the village’s buildings. Fortunately, due to timely precautions, there were no casualties."

Hakushi frowned, the One-tailed Shukaku went berserk?

"Is the information reliable?"

"The contact personnel stationed in Hidden Sand Village reported this. Moreover, the commotion caused by Shukaku’s rampage was immense, many ninja and civilians witnessed it firsthand, so I believe this matter is unlikely to be false."

The Jonin from the Land of Demons replied.

"Understood, you may leave."

Hakushi waved his hand.

"Yes."

The Jonin from the Land of Demons withdrew respectfully.

After the Jonin from the Land of Demons withdrew, Hakushi revealed contemplation.

The One-tailed Shukaku went berserk, is something new wrong internally in Hidden Sand, or is it just an accidental incident?