Konoha's Destiny Twins

If Minato's guess comes true, then this mission in the Land of Rain will become extremely complicated.

The fall of Hanzo means that the political situation of Amegakure Village has been completely overturned, and the newly appointed power will probably have a considerable impact on the three major ninja villages that are at war.

After all, the geographical advantage of the Country of Rain is too important.

As long as it favors either side, it is likely to break the current stalemate.

"I have to say that this is indeed very possible." After thinking for a while, Orochimaru's snake pupils became more narrow and narrow. "If the hypothesis is true, then why does Akatsuki want to attract us?"

"Do you want to be disadvantageous to us?" Minato tried to put himself into Akatsuki's position, "You are in the cracks of the three major countries, so you are trying to weaken the enemy's power as much as possible?"

"Perhaps they have colluded with Sand Yin Yanyin and laid a dragnet against us."

"Maybe." Orochimaru smiled indifferently, "But instead of blindly guessing here, in fact, as long as you go in and take a walk, you will understand everything."

"I refuse." Minato said seriously.

"oh?"

"As the commander of this mission, I will not risk the lives of more than 100 people here."

In fact, in Minato's eyes, this is no longer just a concept of "taking risks" to complete a task.

Because regardless of Hanzo's victory or Akatsuki's overthrow of Hanzo, both sides have obvious ill intentions towards Konoha.

And knowing that the enemy is prepared, but still choosing to rush into the opponent's trap - this is just to die.

Orochimaru suddenly laughed: "Minato, I asked you to retreat just now, but I wanted to discuss with you how to continue carrying out this mission."

"Instead of letting you run away without a fight."

After a slight silence, Minato said bluntly: "This is obviously a conspiracy against Konoha. I have no reason to let everyone here die for a mission."

"Or does Orochimaru-senpai have a reason why he has to enter Amegakure Village?"

The originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly disappeared.

That thin layer of window paper has been pierced!

Orochimaru and Minato were originally competitors, and both were strong candidates for the Fourth Hokage. But now as the Third Ninja War is coming to an end, this competition has become more and more obvious.

At the time of Mount Kikyo, because they had a common powerful enemy and Orochimaru had absolute command, the two sides never had major differences in the battle.

And this time the mission is for the young commander named by the Sandaime Hokage - Namikaze Minato.

This arrangement by Konoha's top management immediately put Orochimaru in crisis, and combined with the fact that Danzo was "assigned" to Mount Kikyo...

How much of this is for the mission, and how much is for the position of the next generation of Hokage?

Orochimaru's eyes have turned cold: "You should know what you are talking about."

"Personally, I actually admire Orochimaru-senpai quite a lot. However, this time, I really can't understand why Orochimaru-senpai still chooses to complete this task that is obviously going to lead to death."

"When did a disciple of Jiraiya become qualified to criticize me?"

"I am the commander of this mission, and I have the final say on this mission."

"Haha..." The golden vertical pupils narrowed slightly.

A pair of blue eyes looked directly at each other without any sign of weakness.

"Of course the mission will continue." Minato pulled out a trident kunai and handed it to Orochimaru, "So I think this mission will be carried out by me and Orochimaru-senpai in person."

…

The underground hospital in Konoha's ANBU building.

Qing Shui stared at the dim light with dull eyes.

"Tianqin, do you have someone you like?"

It was quiet all around.

"You're very boring like this. You're interested in talking about things in the village. I just pretend to be dead when I ask you some trivial personal matters."

"Yiyue Qingshui, are you... gossiping?" Tian Qin asked a little uncertainly.

"Just think I'm bored." Qing Shui waved his hand.

"Forget it, if you wait a little longer until I can refine chakra, these days will be gone forever."

Being able to refine chakra means that you can resume practicing. Although you will still be unable to go out, your life will at least be more fulfilling.

After all, cultivation has become a kind of pastime for Qingshui, etched in the soul.

"……have."

"!!" Qing Shui immediately asked, "Aren't you all forbidden to take off the ANBU mask for the rest of your life?"

Members of the ANBU First Brigade spend their time in the ANBU building even during non-mission periods, so there is a rumor that they cannot take off their masks throughout their lives.

"This is actually an exaggeration. Of course we will take off our masks... However, I have never seen her appearance."

"Can you like me even if you haven't met me before?"

Tian Qin asked: "Is this strange? What I like is that person, not the appearance of that person."

What should I say...

Qing Shui could only think of four words in his mind: Your courage is commendable!

"But for me, this kind of emotion is not necessary."

The first ANBU unit will always be just a ninja.

Just... ninja!

"Does she know?"

"I have no idea. "

"have no idea?"

"I never revealed anything and she never mentioned it."

So it's just a secret love, unrequited love.

Often this kind of illusory emotion is ultimately fruitless.

"Good luck."

"...What do you mean?" Tian Qin didn't understand what Qing Shui was blessing him for a moment.

"I said, I hope your dreams come true one day."

Tian Qin whispered softly: "Dream...?"

Will the members of ANBU's First Division still have dreams?

If anything... it must be the prosperity of Konoha!

"Shimizu, there's a situation." The Sandaime Hokage suddenly hurried into the ward.

""Hanzo has recognized Akatsuki's legitimacy and approved Akatsuki's proposal to participate in Ugakure's governance. "

Qing Shui was stunned for a moment, digesting the huge amount of information, and then immediately asked: "Isn't it compilation?"

"No..." Sandaime slowly shook his head, "Hanzo and Akatsuki have ceased fighting. They both seem to have reached an agreement on some level."

Qing Shui's first reaction was that it was impossible.

How could a man like Hanzo, a man with great ambition for power, tolerate "Akatsuki"?

You must know that no one in power will allow such an existence as "Xiao"!

"Whose information is this?"

"It was brought by Minato and Orochimaru." The Sandaime Hokage frowned, "Normally, I don't think it is possible, but the information brought back from Minato and Orochimaru shows that Hanzo has obviously regarded Akatsuki as a confidant."

Could it be a smoke bomb?

"Akatsuki's people have appeared in the Ume Hidden Village office building openly." The Sandaime Hokage raised the document in his hand, "Here is also the official statement from the Land of Rain."