Konoha's Shiranui Genma

Chapter 25 Traitor
The country of Sichuan, somewhere.

The Kingdom of Chuan is a small country located between the two countries of Fire and Wind. Its strength is weak. Apart from the relatively developed agriculture, there is really nothing remarkable.

This is a forest in the country of Chuan. The trees are very lush, and there is a small river in the middle. From time to time, some birds and beasts will pass by here.

At this moment, in the depths of the dense forest, a figure wearing a bamboo hat and hidden in a large black robe is slowly walking forward without saying a word.

His walking posture is very strange, the whole person is lying on the ground like a scorpion, crawling forward.

About half an hour later, a deep cave came into view.

He looked up and continued walking, and went straight into the cave. After a while, he finally saw a faint figure...

He stopped in his tracks, raised his head slightly, and said in a hoarse voice, "Are you the one looking for me?"

The figure sat on the wooden chair, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said: "Scorpion of Red Sand, you and I seem to be a little different... This shell is also your puppet?"

"Hmph." The Scarlet Sand Scorpion snorted, "Stop talking nonsense, what are you going to tell me about my parents' death?"

When he said this, the red sand scorpion suddenly felt confused... Where did the wooden chair this man was sitting on come from? Could it be that he brought a special one?
However, he didn't think deeply about this kind of minutiae, and immediately put it behind him.

The figure moved his body: "Everyone knows that your parents died at the hands of Hatake Saun. However, what I want to tell you is that it was a traitor from Sha Yin who really caused the death of your parents."

"It was this traitor's information that put your parents in danger and was eventually killed by Hatake Saun."

"Traitor?" The Scarlet Sand Scorpion's voice sank, "Who is it?"

"Three generations of Kazekage." The tone of the figure was very calm, but the content was a bit earth-shattering.

Kazekage, the leader of Sand Yin, is actually a traitor who betrayed Sand Yin?
However, the Scarlet Sand Scorpion didn't seem to respond at all, and didn't say a word.

The shadow went on to say: "Sha Yin's internal conflict has a long history. Your parents and the third generation of Kazekage belong to the two opposing sides of this conflict. You must be clear about this."

"How did the third Kazekage betray my parents?" the Scarlet Sand Scorpion said coldly.

"There are double agents between every two ninja villages, and Konoha and Sand Hidden are no exception. During the Second Ninja World War, in order to get rid of your parents, Sandai Kazekage deliberately asked the double agent revealed their intelligence, which eventually led to their death in battle."

"What evidence do you have?"

The figure said: "I can provide you with a piece of information, which records the detailed combat plan that Konoha made against your parents back then. I can also tell you the identity of the double agent who passed the information to Konoha. Do you think these enough?"

The Red Sand Scorpion was silent for a long time: "Why did you tell me this? What's your purpose?"

"I hope you can help me kill the Three Kazekages," said the shadow.

"Heh." The Scarlet Sand Scorpion laughed mockingly, "Based on your one-sided words, you want me to take the risk of assassinating a shadow?"

"This is not a one-sided statement. Moreover, I am not asking you to assassinate alone, and I will personally assist you when the time comes." Human Shadow said.

"You?" The Scarlet Sand Scorpion seemed to frowned, "Who the hell are you?"

The figure slowly got up and took a few steps forward.In the darkness, one can faintly see bandages wrapped round and round on the right side of his face.

"You are... Danzo Shimura!" The Red Sand Scorpion was a little shocked.

"Exactly." Danzo said lightly, "Now do you still think that assassinating Kazekage is a very dangerous thing?"

"So it was you." The Red Sand Scorpion said in a deep voice, "It seems that you, a militant, don't want to see Sand Yin and Konoha get along peacefully."

Danzo did not explain his motives, but said to himself: "As far as I know, you have already left Sand Hidden... So, what is your choice now?"

The Red Sand Scorpion was silent for a while: "If the matter is true, I am willing to help you assassinate the third Kazekage, but I still have one condition."

"What conditions?"

"I want you to help me kill Hatake Saun." The Scarlet Sand Scorpion said coldly.

Danzo was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "Hatake Saun is stronger than me. Even if you and I join forces, we may not be able to kill him."

"Are you serious?" The Red Sand Scorpion said in a deep voice, "You are sure to kill Sandai Kazekage, but not sure to kill Hatake Saun?"

"Although I can't kill Hatake Saun for you, I have a way to ruin him." Danzo said suddenly.

"Defeat?" The Red Sand Scorpion snorted softly, "Hatake Saun and you, should we be regarded as competitors for the next Hokage? Hmph, as expected of Shimura Danzo."

Danzo didn't answer, and the scene fell silent for a moment.

"A traitor is always more hateful than an enemy." The Scarlet Sand Scorpion lowered her head and said slowly.

"……make a deal."

……

The news that the Three Kazekages were ready to form a friendly alliance with Konoha, as if it was a basin of cold water, immediately relieved the restless situation a lot.

People thought that the crisis of the Great War had passed quietly like this.

At this time, several people were sitting around the conference table in a meeting room of the Hokage Building.

The leader here is an old man in his 50s with a kind face. He is the actual leader of Fire Country and the third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi of Konoha Village. (Note)
"...Sandai Kazekage proposed to form a friendly alliance with us, what do you think of this matter?" Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"Three generations of Kazekage have always been close to Konoha. With the easing of internal conflicts in Sandakoshi, the opinion of Juhe has become the mainstream. This is also a reasonable thing." Said the gray-haired old man with glasses sitting beside him.

"People are tired of wars. This time, Sandai Kazekage went to Konoha in person. It can be said that he is very sincere. I think we should also reciprocate with courtesy." An old woman said.

The Third Hokage nodded slightly and smiled: "Yes, I think so too."

"So I have already thought about it. When Kazekage enters the territory of the Fire Kingdom, I will go to greet him in person, hoping to bring a long-term peace."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shimura Danzo leaned slightly, and suddenly said:
"Ri Zhan, I think this is inappropriate."

……

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Note:
In the first Five Kages meeting, the Five Kages discussed land cession (I forgot where, but there are comics and animations). It can be seen that Kage is the actual leader of a country, and the daimyo is only the leader in name.In addition, there is a debate about the "Shuangyu" in the part of the anime Guardian of the Ninja Twelve. If you are interested, you can find out. It is not difficult to see that the relationship between the daimyo and the shadow should be similar to the relationship between the Japanese emperor and the prime minister.

Of course, the daimyo is not entirely a display, and should still have a certain influence in the country.For example, if the emperor really wants to die, I guess the prime minister will also collapse.

(End of this chapter)