Naruto: Mission Tsunade – Time for Uncle to Step Up!

"Lord Raikage, there's important news!"

The Kumogakure intelligence chief rushed into the Raikage's office in a panic.

"Hmm? What is it?"

Third Raikage looked slightly displeased.

The failed kidnapping of Kushina and the capture of all Kumogakure spies in Konoha really soured his mood.

Moreover, the condition of Jonar, the Jinchūriki of the Two-Tailed Beast, was getting worse.

"We've received reliable information from a bounty ninja. Kawaki Hatake and Orochimaru, the disciple of the Hokage, are heading towards our Kumogakure."

The intelligence chief handed the expensive intelligence to the Raikage.

"There's something fishy going on within Konoha."

Third Raikage glanced at the intelligence and quickly grasped the key points.

Such a mission wouldn't be easily leaked, especially when the intelligence came from a bounty ninja.

What right did they have to know about a mission of this level?

He didn't believe it wasn't an inside job from Konoha.

It was likely someone quite important, but he didn't suspect Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As the leader of a village, he would never do such a thing himself.

"Kawaki has been too prominent. It's only natural that someone would be jealous of him," the intelligence chief reasoned. "The tallest tree catches the most wind (Those who stand out are often targeted)."

"They're here for revenge."

"Well, I'll give them a warm welcome."

Third Raikage clenched his fists so tightly that they cracked.

"Order the entire village to go on high alert."

"Report immediately if any suspicious persons are found."

"I'll personally reward anyone who finds Kawaki Hatake or Orochimaru."

Then he issued a series of commands in rapid succession.

"Yes, Lord Raikage."

The intelligence chief turned and left. This was no small matter.

It was quite an honor for two people to put the entire village of Kumogakure on high alert.

"Kawaki Hatake, I hope your reputation matches your strength," the Raikage murmured to himself, not taking Orochimaru seriously at all.

Little did he realize that Orochimaru, having mastered the Sage Art[b]Sage Art[/b], was no longer the pushover who got easily beaten by Hanzō.

With the enhancement of the Sage Art[b]Sage Art[/b], Orochimaru's strength was now on a whole new level.

It was safe to say that after this incident, the information about Orochimaru in the Ninja World would have to be updated.

...

Kawaki Hatake and Orochimaru spent a few days enjoying themselves in the Land of Hot Water.

Then they continued their journey, passed through Mikazuki Island, and entered the territory of the Land of Lightning.

The Land of Lightning was built on towering mountains, always shrouded in thick clouds and fog. Deafening thunder echoed in the sky year-round.

Apart from its border with Mikazuki Island, the only way to reach it was by water.

As a result, the water trade in the Land of Lightning had developed quite well, and its shipbuilding skills were unparalleled in the Ninja World.

"No wonder most ninjas in Kumogakure have lightning-attribute Chakra," Kawaki Hatake remarked as he walked along the road. He had seen lightning strike and shatter rocks more than once. "They must have gotten it from all those thunderbolts."

"Due to environmental factors, ninjas from different countries excel in different elemental jutsus. There's no doubt that ninjas in the Land of Lightning are good at Lightning Release[b]Lightning Release[/b]. Many ninjas in the Land of Wind are proficient in Wind Release[b]Wind Release[/b]. And in the Land of Earth, every single ninja knows Earth Release[b]Earth Release[/b]."

"The Land of Water mainly uses Water Release[b]Water Release[/b] jutsu."

"However, in our Land of Fire, people use all five types of elemental jutsu[b]elemental jutsu[/b]. Our village is called Konoha Village, and now even Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b] is gone."

"However, it might make a comeback in you."

Orochimaru rambled on as if he were educating Kawaki.

"With you and Tsunade, it's just a matter of time."

Kawaki had full confidence in their cooperation. Both of them were capable of researching Hashirama's cells independently.

Now, the combined power of the two of them is definitely greater than the sum of their individual efforts, and by quite a margin.

"Don't get too excited. We haven't started the in - vivo experiments yet."

Orochimaru discussed this matter with Tsunade. They haven't decided where to find the subjects for the in - vivo experiments yet.

The death row inmates in the prison were one of their tentative targets.

It would be easier for Tsunade to handle it through Fugaku, since the prison was under their jurisdiction.

"Hey, it's okay. I have faith in you guys."

"Even if you asked me to be the subject directly, I'd have no complaints."

Kawaki thumped his chest, acting like a fearless guy ready to lay down his life for science.

He looked as brave as could be!!

In fact, he was just buttering them up. He knew they wouldn't risk his life.

"Hey, I think it's a good idea. I'm just afraid Tsunade wouldn't bear to do it."

Orochimaru looked at Kawaki's pretentious behavior. Far from being grateful, he even expressed his willingness to send him to the operating table personally.

"Thanks a bunch!"

Kawaki rolled his eyes at him. Did he really think of him as a guinea pig?

"You said it yourself. I didn't force you."

Orochimaru laughed heartily. This time, he had the upper hand.

...

They concealed their presence and dashed through the mountains, making a beeline for the Cloud Ninja Village.

When they got close to the Cloud Ninja Village, they found that there were Cloud Ninjas setting up checkpoints everywhere.

Anyone with suspicious behavior would be strictly interrogated.

There was no doubt that their whereabouts had been revealed.

"Is the Hokage position really that big a deal?"

Orochimaru was far from being keen on power and couldn't understand the despicable behavior of Hiruzen Sarutobi at all.

Was this the true face of his own teacher?

The Third Hokage who always claimed to be working for the village?

In order to secure his position as Hokage, he was even willing to heartlessly abandon the village's heroes and his own disciples.

"Those blinded by power have no conscience."

Kawaki pointed out the problem with Hiruzen Sarutobi right on the mark.

He was now like a parasite on Konoha Village, including his family.

As time passed, Konoha's strength would only become weaker and weaker.

In the original plot, during the Third Great Ninja War, Konoha was almost on the verge of being wiped out. It had to be said that he was a really "competent" Hokage.

"Hey, you did it on purpose, right?"

Orochimaru suddenly became serious, which made Kawaki feel a bit guilty.

"Yeah, it's part of my plan."

"I'm gonna back Tsunade for the Hokage position."

Kawaki smiled and laid out the whole plan. There was no point in hiding it from a smart guy like Orochimaru.

"Originally, I planned to contact our spies, but now we have to rely on ourselves."

Orochimaru didn't continue with Kawaki's topic and turned to talk about the next step of their action.

As a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi, he knew quite a few secret messages.

Kawaki had no idea who the Konoha spies in Kumogakure were, and he didn't even have their contact information.

Orochimaru didn't dare to contact the spies Konoha had placed in Kumogakure now. He didn't dare to rule out the possibility that the spies had been betrayed.

If that were the case, he'd be directly exposed as soon as he made contact. The risk was just too high.

"Relying on others is not as good as relying on oneself. Let's find a way to get in first."

As Kawaki watched the inspection process of the Cloud Ninjas, he realized that Transformation Jutsu[b]Transformation Jutsu[/b] wouldn't work.

During a close - range interrogation, the Chakra fluctuations would be easily detected.

"Our intelligence data has already spread throughout the Ninja World. Let's disguise ourselves first."

In Kawaki's surprised gaze, Orochimaru took out a lot of miscellaneous things from the Storage scroll.

There was even women's clothing. Sure enough, every nickname has its reason. Aunt Snake really lives up to her name!!

"I'm not wearing women's clothing."

Kawaki saw Orochimaru smiling at him with the women's clothing in hand.

"What are you thinking? This is for Pakura."

"Do you think it looks good?"

A barely perceptible smile flashed across Orochimaru's lips. He wasn't without that thought.

If Kawaki wore women's clothing, he'd have this blackmail material to hold over him for a lifetime.

"Yeah, it looks good."

Kawaki replied perfunctorily. Only when he saw Orochimaru put the clothes back did he feel relieved.

Then he saw Orochimaru putting on a wig.

"Who in their right mind would carry these things around?"

Kawaki was very confused.

"They're all things from previous missions."

"I didn't expect them to come in handy this time."

When Orochimaru said this, Kawaki understood.

After all, not everyone was as lazy as him. Since he got rich, he rarely went on missions.

"Pick a few things. There's still some of this blackening oil left. It's enough for us."

As Orochimaru spoke, he put on colored contact lenses, making his pupils look normal.

"I won't disguise myself. You go in and find an empty place."

"I'll use the Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b] to get there directly."

"You're a smaller target alone and easier to get in."

Kawaki was so afraid that Orochimaru wouldn't say yes that he came up with a pretty reasonable excuse.

It was indeed more convenient for one person than two.

"You sure know how to take the easy way out."

Orochimaru had blackened his face and now looked quite similar to the people of Kumogakure.

It's just that his build still looked a bit thin.

"Hehe, you're more capable, so you should do more."

Bang!!

Kawaki transformed into a burly man with a sheepish grin. He was covered in muscles and at first glance looked like a simple - minded hulk.

He was more than a size bigger than he actually was.

"Alright, come back in half an hour."

Orochimaru finished the final step. Now he was not only wearing a wig and had a blackened face.

He also had a conspicuous scar on his face. Coupled with his cold eyes, he looked like a guy not to be messed with.

"Aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"

Kawaki looked a bit worried. Orochimaru's makeup was way too flashy.

It didn't look like he was trying to sneak in, but rather to fight his way in.

"What do you know?

"In Kumogakure, the more reckless I act, the more I prove I'm one of their own."

Orochimaru was full of confidence. He had dealt with Kumogakure quite a lot.

Each village has its own style. Kumogakure, as a village with the fewest Rogue Ninja and little negative news,

Their main trait was being reckless. The future The Forth Raikage[b]The Forth Raikage[/b] even liked to treat people to duck necks for no reason. How polite he was!

"I admit what you said makes a bit of sense. Have a good journey."

Kawaki was convinced and watched Orochimaru leave.

Sure enough, the arrogant Orochimaru didn't catch the attention of the Cloud Ninjas at all.

With a wave of their hands, they let him in. This kind of aura clearly showed that he was one of their own.

It wasn't something that people from other countries could learn.

Kawaki silently gave Orochimaru a thumbs - up.

Kawaki calculated the time and appeared beside Orochimaru on time half an hour later.

The out - of - the - way place Orochimaru found was really great. When Orochimaru and Kawaki walked out, they didn't meet anyone.

After leaving the secluded street, the two naturally blended into the crowd in Kumogakure.

The infiltration was completed. Next, they had to figure out how to cause trouble.

However, Kawaki had other plans. There was something he wanted to get.

It still requires taking a bit of risk!

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