Starting as the Hidden Mastermind from Naruto

Chapter 150: Can't I Have Just One Reliable Subordinate?

The Konoha higher-ups thought Naraku Uehara was probably an idiot.

The clauses in the treaty between Konoha Village and Amegakure about material aid could be fulfilled with money. But the clauses about Konoha recognizing Hanzo as Amekage and supporting the annexation of neighboring lands were something that couldn't be achieved no matter how much money was spent.

In essence, the title of Amekage meant that Konoha recognized the Land of Rain as one of the great nations. In terms of both prestige and diplomacy, the Land of Rain would have a status equal to Konoha's.

This was probably like the Five Great Thugs of later generations.

If a certain country was recognized by the Five Great Thugs as eligible to join the club of thugs, it would probably try every means possible, jumping up and down, to get in.

If Hanzo of the Salamander knew that his chance to be recognized by Konoha Village as Amekage was ruined by a ninja from his own village, he would surely have this ninja dismembered!

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado secretly showed a strange smile. The two old hands at politics silently cursed Naraku Uehara in their hearts as a suicidal idiot.

After Naraku Uehara left Konoha, they would find a way to spread the news throughout the five great nations that Amegakure had given up the title of Amekage, and then sit back and watch Hanzo of the Salamander kill Naraku Uehara, this rising star of Amegakure.

"Alright, then let's proceed according to your excellency's wishes!"

Koharu Utatane slowly took the treaty from Naraku Uehara's hands and softly instructed the Anbu beside her, "Go prepare a new agreement, just follow what's on this one."

"Yes."

The Anbu turned and left.

"As for the funds for the orphanage, your excellency can take them back first."

Koharu Utatane slowly sat back down and said softly, "As for the equipment for establishing the biological science research laboratory, we will prepare it soon. When the Amegakure envoys bring back the agreement signed by Lord Hanzo of the Salamander, we will hand it over."

Heh heh…

By that time, the head of this little bastard named Naraku Uehara would also be sent over by Hanzo as an apology gift!

After Naraku Uehara nodded, he put on the appearance of a complete newbie at negotiations, and even said with some restraint, "I'm sorry, this has been a lot of trouble."

"You're welcome."

Koharu Utatane slowly toyed with her teacup, "Supporting small and medium-sized ninja villages has always been our Konoha's responsibility."

Clearly, this was just empty, grand talk that had become a habit.

After a while, the agreement was brought back. Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado had Jiraiya sign it as well, clearly intending to treat him as Konoha's Fifth Hokage.

Naraku Uehara took the agreement, along with a sum of "poverty alleviation funds" for establishing an orphanage, and left directly. He was going to find Kabuto Yakushi to settle accounts!

That bastard, actually taking the opportunity to seek personal gain. Although the orphanage and the biological science research lab were indeed needed by Amegakure…

After Naraku Uehara left the Hokage's office.

The smiles on Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's faces immediately deepened.

Homura Mitokado adjusted his glasses and said in a low voice, "It seems we will receive this little brat's head soon enough…"

"Hanzo of the Salamander has been intoxicated by the title of 'Ninja Demigod.' For decades, he has wanted the title of Amekage. This little brat is still too young!"

Koharu Utatane sighed faintly and said softly, "Let him taste the feeling of being betrayed by his own ninja village before he dies…"

Using the life of a ninja from one's own village in exchange for peace was a common occurrence in the great ninja villages, let alone in small countries.

Clearly, Jiraiya also realized this.

So Jiraiya took the initiative to leave the Hokage's office and, while seeing Naraku Uehara off from Konoha, he softly advised, "Brat, take care!"

"Many thanks, Lord Jiraiya."

Naraku Uehara nodded and turned to leave.

Naruto Uzumaki suddenly popped out from a corner of the Hokage's office and shouted loudly, "Pervy Sage, I'm going to say goodbye to Uehara!"

"..."

Jiraiya was silent for a moment, then nodded.

On the road leaving Konoha.

Many people cast hostile gazes at Naraku Uehara and Naruto Uzumaki. Some hated Naraku Uehara for killing the Third Hokage and couldn't understand why the higher-ups were letting him go; some hated Naruto Uzumaki for nearly going on a rampage.

Naraku Uehara looked down at the yellow-haired youth beside him and sighed, "Naruto, are there still so many people in Konoha who are hostile to you?"

"It's okay now."

Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head, a somewhat embarrassed smile on his face, "I already know why this problem occurred. I will make them acknowledge me."

This Nine-Tails rampage incident had caused even more people in Konoha to be hostile towards him.

However, Naruto Uzumaki no longer cared about this. Anyway, the root of the problem, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was already dead. He believed that things would change for the better in the future.

Even if many people were still hostile to Naruto Uzumaki, he might not betray the village in the future. As long as Naruto Uzumaki had a little bit of bond and warmth in the village, he would desperately move towards that warmth to keep himself warm and walk towards the light.

Naraku Uehara looked幽幽 (gloomily/pensively) at Naruto Uzumaki, who was turning a blind eye to everyone's hateful gazes. This time, it was Minato Namikaze's chakra that saved the day… He wanted to see who would step up next time!

Forget it, the gains this time were more than enough.

After leaving Konoha.

Naraku Uehara immediately appeared in front of Kabuto Yakushi, took out the agreement, and threw it at him, "Do you know how much trouble you've caused me! Other things aside, you even had Konoha support the civil war in the Land of Rain and assist in encircling and suppressing the Akatsuki organization!"

"Please let me explain, Lord Naraku."

Kabuto Yakushi sighed, lowered his head, and explained, "I thought such an agreement would be impossible to achieve. Konoha generally wouldn't bow to a small ninja village that proposes such conditions…"

"Then why this time?"

"I'm not sure, but I will temporarily stay near Konoha to investigate."

Kabuto Yakushi pushed his glasses and said softly, "If Konoha has really encountered some big trouble… perhaps we will have an opportunity to capture Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"Don't even think about it. This mission is temporarily abandoned."

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Naraku Uehara shook his head and ordered in a low voice, "How about this, you go and induce Orochimaru to make Sasuke Uchiha defect, and I will intercept Sasuke midway."

Kabuto Yakushi: "..."

Why did this new superior always want to screw over his old boss!

Kabuto Yakushi lowered his head and considered, "If I remember correctly, Itachi Uchiha is also in the Akatsuki, right? Won't this cause any trouble?"

"Don't worry."

Naraku Uehara flexed his wrist and said in a low voice, "We'll talk about future matters in the future. Besides, there are benefits to me taking Sasuke away. It will prevent Orochimaru from drooling over Sasuke's body all day, and it will also force him to proactively research Zetsu."

The Chunin Exams came to a close.

The main work now was to stir up conflict between Black Zetsu and Orochimaru.

Naraku Uehara would use Orochimaru's name to expose information about Black Zetsu, making Black Zetsu a public enemy in the ninja world.

"I understand."

Kabuto Yakushi sighed and nodded.

Naraku Uehara looked at Kabuto and instructed in a deep voice, "You can be a little slow with this matter, because Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki are near Konoha. Start acting after they leave Konoha."

"Yes."

"Have Haku and Kimimaro take Karin back to the Land of Rain first. It's too much trouble for them to stay here. Help me prepare a hidden place!"

Naraku Uehara said softly, "During this time, I will wait in the Land of Fire for news of Sasuke's defection. By the way, help me sign Hanzo of the Salamander's name on the agreement. I'm also waiting to claim the biological science lab equipment from Konoha and bring it back to Amegakure together."

A smile finally appeared on Kabuto Yakushi's face. He pushed his glasses and said without any ceremony, "Thank you for your hard work, Lord Naraku."

"..."

Naraku Uehara couldn't help but glare at him.

These subordinates were really one more bastardly than the other!

If it weren't for this bastard Kabuto proposing these messy conditions, why would he have to go through so much trouble!

Kabuto Yakushi unconcernedly took out a scroll and said considerately, "Does Lord Naraku need money? I heard that my lord has been using explosive tags for expenses in Konoha, and when going out occasionally, Kakashi pays. Living outside is, after all, a bit inconvenient…"

"No need."

Naraku Uehara frowned, "I just got the funds from Konoha to support the construction of an orphanage. Spending a little should be fine…"

"It's better not to touch public funds lightly."

Kabuto Yakushi shook his head with a solemn expression and even proactively swapped the scroll containing the money in Naraku Uehara's possession with his own scroll, "I'd better secretly give these to Haku to take to Lady Konan! This is my private savings, it should be enough for Lord Naraku's expenses."

Naraku Uehara opened Kabuto's sealing scroll, and his eyebrows were about to knit together in anger, "Your private savings? Five hundred ryo? Is this worth sealing in a scroll? Kabuto, are you telling me to survive on air and dirt and sleep on straw mats in the Land of Fire…"

"Ahem, ahem…"

Kabuto Yakushi coughed lightly and explained, "I've been supporting orphans recently and have spent all the funds Lord Orochimaru gave me. I'm a little short on cash at the moment."

"Forget it."

Naraku Uehara sighed and said in a low voice, "I'll find an opportunity to borrow some money from someone else! I hope that Kisame Hoshigaki fellow is well-off!"

(End of Chapter)

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