Chapter 84

Essentially, the plan to destroy Konoha was based on the fact that Suna planned to use Orochimaru to weaken Konoha, and Orochimaru planned to use Suna to create an opportunity.

There could be no talk of any mutual trust there.

Orochimaru simply outplayed Suna by killing the Fourth Kazekage.

But Suna herself showed remarkable restraint.

After all, something as big as an attack on Konoha required approval from high-ranking figures in Suna.

But the honorable Elders of Suna, Ebizo and Chiyo, who harbored a deep grudge against Konoha, not only did not back down, but also added fuel to the fire.

Moreover, it is hard to believe that it was not possible for a high-ranking official and leader of Suna's military forces, Jounin Baki, to notice the substitution of the Fourth Kazekage.

Therefore, there is a possibility that Suna deliberately abandoned the Race at that time in order to carry out her plan to destroy Konoha.

And when the plan was unsuccessful, Suna’s leadership immediately shifted all responsibility for what happened onto Orochimaru and the deceased Rasu.

Probably later, Chiyo used Reincarnation in Exchange for Her Own Life, not only because of Naruto's gift of persuasion, but also because she saw in Gaara hope for a bright future for Sunagakure.

“I don’t know if Orochimaru will show sympathy this time?” – Yudao chuckled to himself.

***

Mizukage's office.

“Are you really going to pass this information on to Kumo?” – Mei asked, looking puzzled at the First Mizukage.

“Not just transfer, but exchange,” Yudao smiled carefreely in response, but on the word “exchange” his tone became noticeably more serious.

To which the Fifth Mizukage could only sigh helplessly. Sometimes she didn't understand Yudao's decisions, but they often led to very unexpected results, which only made her more confusing.

“Aren’t you afraid that Kumo will reveal information to Konoha?” – she removed a strand of hair from her face and thoughtfully stroked Mei’s chin, looking at the confident expression on Yudao’s face.

– Would you reveal it yourself if you were them? – he looked up and answered the question with a question.

“No...” After thinking a little, Mei shook her head negatively.

“Well, if you won’t, then they won’t either, they’re not fools,” Yudao walked around the office and said, lazily lounging on the sofa.

These words made Mei feel uncomfortable. Why don't they sound like a compliment to her at all?

“Well then, why don’t we pass on the information to Iva, too, in exchange for something?” – she asked Yudao, who was sitting on the sofa.

“Iva just doesn’t have anything interesting,” he casually waved it off.

“Oh, a really good reason!” – Mei had a hard time restraining herself from laughing and thought to herself when she heard the First Mizukage’s casual answer.

In fact, besides the fact that Iva had nothing to offer, Yudao had a more serious reason, which he kept silent about.

The fact is that Ōnoki understands and feels the situation in the shinobi community so deeply that Yudao is simply not required to separately push Iwagakure in the right direction.

Because when the best time to act comes, this old man will make the best decision, but only in his own style.

Soon, as Mei silently tapped her fingers on the table, the office door swung open with a quiet creak and Ao walked inside.

After taking a few steps, the Assassin with the Byakugan first bowed respectfully to Yudao on the sofa and only then took the papers from Mei’s desk.

- Everything will be fulfilled! – he said immediately, turned around and left the office.

– I’ve been watching a lot of cases lately, huh? – Yudao looked at the hasty Ao and asked in a puzzled manner.

“And who stole Choujuro from me, I wonder, of course Ao is up to his neck in business, because now all this work has fallen on him,” Mei rolled her eyes and sighed heavily with unconcealed notes of resentment.

Which is why the First Mizukage, who had already forgotten about it, felt awkward and even became a little quiet.

– Speaking of Chōjūrō, the other day he casually mentioned a certain Sage Mode, and I was thinking, maybe I should try it too? – Mei could barely restrain herself from laughing, noticing the awkwardness on her interlocutor’s face.

- Yes please. I was already going to start training you, because without this power there will be no way later. It’s just that the respected Fifth Mizukage is all busy, all busy, almost never leaves her office... – Yudao nodded frivolously, he really had such thoughts.

Joy flashed in Mei’s beautiful green eyes at what she heard. In fact, she casually raised the question, not really expecting a positive answer.

Looking at the cases of Ranmaru with the Cursed Seal and Chōjūrō with Sage Mode, it is safe to say that Yudao only takes on training those people he is confident in.

“Barrier Ninjutsu has not been removed yet, and you should cope with your talent faster than others,” Yudao stood up from the sofa with a smile.

Hearing this, Mei immediately jumped up from her seat and hurried to the exit, trying to keep up.

Outside on the shopping street.

Everywhere there was a crowd of people coming and going, and here and there the ringing cries of sellers were heard, creating a bright atmosphere of prosperity and life in full swing.

From this it can be seen that the recent dispute between Konoha and Kiri did not have much impact on ordinary people.

In addition, the results of the excellent management of the Gato Campaign under the Kinoshita Clan were already visible on the shopping street.

The Island Country of Water was both rich in some resources and lacking in others. Therefore, the huge Gato shipping company was used to export surplus resources to other countries and import shortages from them.

And I must say, not without success. After all, even in such a short period of time, the Gato shipping company managed to bring considerable profit to Kiri.

The thriving trade in turn gradually enlivened the atmosphere and brought prosperity to all of Kiri.

Personally sensing the lively atmosphere of the shopping street, Mei, who was walking, first raised her eyebrows in surprise, and then turned her radiant gaze to Yudao, who was walking nearby.

She was once again convinced of the correctness of the decisions made by the First Mizukage, even if sometimes they seemed strange. After all, such an explosive effect most likely would not have occurred if the shipping company had remained under the direct control of Kiri.

The Kinoshita clan put their maximum effort into running the shipping company only because it was essentially doing it for their own benefit, but all of Kiri benefited even more from it.

– Is the turtle on your shoulder sick? – Mei asked alarmedly, drawing attention to the tortoise, sluggish as if it had been squeezed out of a lemon.

-Are you talking about the Three-Tails? It’s okay, it’s just excessive consumption of chakra, it will get better soon...” Yudao said casually, tapping his fingers on the shell of a small turtle on his shoulder.

Three-tails?!

Then the green eyes of the Fifth Mizukage, fixed on Isobu, widened in shock, and sincere surprise was reflected on her face.