Naruto：Immortality and the Eight Inner Gates[Double agent]

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The matter was finally resolved, and Rinjin, along with the others, left the teacher's office.

In the school hallway, Rinjin, with Jiraiya in tow, blocked Hiruzen Sarutobi and the little Tsunade, who was about to leave.

"Lord Sarutobi, I must thank you for helping me clear my name this time!" Rinjin said with a bright smile.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head with a wry smile and sighed. "I barely said a word. My presence or absence wouldn't have made any difference."

"That's not true."

"If you hadn't come, there's no way I could've earned so much," Rinjin leaned closer to Hiruzen Sarutobi and lowered his voice.

"Just by standing in the office, even without saying anything, justice inevitably prevailed."

With that, Rinjin pulled out a thick wad of cash—part of the compensation paid by Ryōta Uchiha, totaling 200,000 ryō. He took out half and stuffed it into Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand.

"This is for your trouble. Thank you for coming."

Tsunade's beautiful eyes narrowed sharply at the sight. This guy! Is he blatantly bribing Uncle Sarutobi?!

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately pushed Rinjin's hand away without a second thought.

"This is my duty. I can't accept money."

Rinjin's expression instantly turned serious as he pushed the money back.

"I know you're just doing your duty, but if good people don't get rewarded, who will continue to uphold justice in the future?

So, you must take it!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi froze for a moment upon hearing this.

Good people should be rewarded to uphold justice?!

My goodness, this twisted logic actually makes some sense.

Taking advantage of Hiruzen Sarutobi's moment of hesitation, Rinjin quickly shoved the wad of cash into his arms—a full 100,000 ryō.

After finishing this task, Rinjin turned to the nearby Tsunade, whose expression was a mix of curiosity and disbelief.

"Tsunade, please accept this 100,000 ryō."

When dealing with Tsunade, Rinjin didn't dare to shove the money directly into her hands. After all, she was the princess of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Taking advantage of the princess? Sounds thrilling, but this little girl doesn't even have anything to take advantage of yet!

Tsunade was momentarily stunned, but her eyes suddenly lit up. She then confidently reached out and accepted the money.

Although 100,000 ryō wasn't much to her, it was her first independently earned sum of money.

Rewarding those who uphold justice ensures that more people will continue to do so. When more people uphold justice, the community as a whole improves.

It's a simple truth.

Rinjin genuinely liked the Hidden Leaf Village and was willing to contribute to its atmosphere, especially since it wasn't his own money. He didn't feel the pain of parting with it.

Seeing both of them accept the money, Rinjin let out a sigh of relief. Hooking his arm around Jiraiya's shoulder, he laughed heartily.

"Jiraiya, the remaining 80,000 ryō, let's split it between us."

Hearing this, Jiraiya hastily shook his head and waved his hands.

"No, no, no! I can't take it. You earned this yourself; how could I take it?"

Hearing this, Rinjin's face immediately darkened.

"What do you mean you can't take it? Did you get beaten up for nothing, you idiot?!"

Then, leaning closer to Jiraiya's ear, he whispered softly.

"Besides, I already disliked that guy. This was the perfect opportunity to extort him. Honestly, Jiraiya, you're my accomplice in this!"

"Huh? W-What?!"

Jiraiya was shocked, but after a moment of thought, he still shook his head repeatedly.

"Rinjin, I know you want me to take it, but I really can't."

Seeing Jiraiya's hesitation and stubbornness, Rinjin's forehead veins bulged. He grabbed Jiraiya by the collar.

"Damn it, Jiraiya! You're acting like a woman. You should wear a dress to class!"

"Tsunade, lend a dress to little Miss Jiraiya here!"

"What?!"

Jiraiya was so furious that smoke practically came out of his nostrils. He grabbed Rinjin by the collar in return.

"You bastard! Last night, I got beaten up by seven people and didn't even cry out. How dare you look down on me?!"

Before he could finish, Rinjin landed a heavy punch on Jiraiya's uninjured left eye.

"Pathetic! Getting beaten up by seven people and bragging about it? If it were me, I'd take down at least one of them even if I got ganged up on!"

"You bastard, Rinjin! That's exactly what I did! Ow! You sneak attack! Damn it! I'll fight you!"

Watching the two kids wrestling on the ground, grabbing each other's necks with gritted teeth, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh and feel touched.

Putting aside the comedic scene, Rinjin-kun had finally begun to form new bonds in the Hidden Leaf Village.

As for Tsunade, her delighted expression darkened.

Damn it, Rinjin! Making fun of me again. Just wait—one day, I'll make you wear a dress and parade through the village!

The scuffle between Rinjin and Jiraiya continued.

By the time they had polished the hallway floor to a mirror-like shine, the brawl finally ended with Rinjin emerging victorious.

Jiraiya had no choice but to accept the decision to split the 80,000 ryō evenly, albeit begrudgingly and humiliated.

After resolving their differences, the two mud-covered boys helped each other up, ignoring the stunned Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade, and left the hallway.

Watching the two bruised and battered kids walking away arm in arm, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but chuckle.

"Have... have they always resolved their differences like this?"

Beside him, Tsunade nodded silently with a dark expression. "Always. Just never this embarrassing."

...

Around the corner, Kagami Uchiha had witnessed everything that happened in the hallway.

Rinjin Sōhō, this guy is truly a monster.

He understood human nature and relationships so thoroughly that every little thing he did was flawless.

Thinking back to when he was seven or eight years old, Kagami had taken the help of his family, friends, and clan for granted, never once considering giving back to those who supported him.

But Rinjin? He found ways to reward those who helped him. Over time, his friends would undoubtedly compete to assist him!

Kagami couldn't help but envy the friendship between Rinjin and Jiraiya.

And surprisingly, he felt no hatred in his heart.

It wasn't strange, really. Though Kagami was a member of the Uchiha clan, the village clearly held a higher place in his heart.

As Tobirama Senju's personal disciple, Kagami had a deep understanding of the Will of Fire.

This was also the source of his pain.

If anyone hoped for the Uchiha clan to fully integrate into the village, it was him.

And in his moment of confusion, Rinjin Sōhō appeared.

If... if Rinjin, with his exceptional insight into human nature, could understand the plight of the Uchiha clan, perhaps he could offer some good advice.

With this thought, Kagami made a decision.

From now on, he would work to change the relationship between Rinjin and the Uchiha clan.

...

The school bell rang, signaling the end of the day at the Ninja Academy.

Tsunade, with a pocket full of money, skipped home, her high ponytail bouncing happily behind her, reflecting her cheerful mood.

"Grandma!"

As soon as she entered the house, Tsunade began chirping away like a little sparrow.

The wooden sliding door opened, and Mito Uzumaki stepped out of the tea room with a smile.

Tsunade immediately ran over and threw herself into Mito's arms, nuzzling affectionately. After a moment, she pulled out a thick wad of thousand-ryō bills.

"Grandma, Grandma, look what I've got!"

She raised the money high in her hands.

"This is money. Did my little Tsuna win a bet today? What good luck~" Mito teased.

"Grandma! I came straight home after school today!" Tsunade pouted, clinging to Mito.

Only with Mito could she act like a true little girl and indulge in her whims.

"Alright, alright. My little Tsuna is the best. Now, tell Grandma, what happened?"

Satisfied, Tsunade began counting the money as she happily recounted the day's events.

It didn't take long for her to finish her story.

Mito Uzumaki stroked Tsunade's head and laughed.

"So, my little Tsuna is all grown up now. You've already started earning money for the family."

"Of course!" Tsunade said proudly, then began chattering about how cunning and despicable Rinjin was, how he scared Ryōta Uchiha so badly he wet his pants...

Seeing her granddaughter so happy, Mito Uzumaki's smile grew even more tender.

She was an experienced woman and knew what it meant when a girl couldn't stop talking about a boy.

Besides, disliking someone now didn't mean disliking them forever.

After all, she too had been a young girl once.

...

The happy times didn't last long. After dinner, Mito and Tsunade went off to train together.

Back in the tea room, Mito's eyes flickered as if deep in thought.

As the wife of Hashirama Senju, she held no prejudice against Tsunade's future husband, whether or not he came from a prestigious family. However, there were certain matters that Tobirama needed to be informed of.

With that in mind, Mito gestured for someone outside the door.

The next moment, an ANBU with a fox mask appeared.

"Lady Mito, do you have instructions?" a hoarse female voice asked.

"Please deliver a message to Tobirama about Tsunade's recent activities."

The ANBU nodded and disappeared.

...

In the Hokage's office, Tobirama Senju leaned back in his chair, frowning as he read the scroll in his hand.

An incident of this magnitude had occurred during the day. As Hokage, how could he not be aware of it?

What troubled and angered him most wasn't Rinjin, but Ryōta Uchiha's blatant attempt to kill a fellow villager.

In his eyes, such behavior was utterly unforgivable!

Even if Rinjin weren't a comrade but an infiltrator, outsiders wouldn't know his true identity. This was equivalent to attacking a fellow villager!

He wanted to confront the elders of the Uchiha clan and ask how on earth they were raising their children.

If this continued, the village that his brother had sacrificed so much to build would be destroyed by these fools.

Thinking of the Uchiha clan's influence, Tobirama once again felt a surge of resentment toward Hashirama.

Back then, Hashirama had made a bold decision to lead by example, issuing a command as both clan leader and the First Hokage.

The Senju clan, except for those who had already inherited the surname, would no longer pass down the family name to newborns.

This move not only shocked the major clans that had joined the village but also ensured that the Senju bloodline was fully integrated into the Hidden Leaf Village.

It could be said that while the Senju clan disappeared, countless families with Senju bloodline were born in the village.

Most Senju clan members accepted this order, choosing bloodline over surname.

What they didn't know was that decades later, their old rivals, the Uchiha clan, would choose pride and surname over bloodline, ultimately losing most of their bloodline—at their own hands.

Calming himself, Tobirama slowly closed the scroll and tapped his desk.

"Tell Kagami that the boy will be under his guidance from now on. Incidents like attacking a fellow villager must never happen again!

And remind the Uchiha clan to quickly pay the remaining 80,000 ryō to Rinjin Sōhō.

Also, reject their request to expand the police force by four patrol units. Approve only one additional unit."

If Rinjin had been present, he would've cursed Tobirama as a sly old fox.

The conflict between Rinjin and the Uchiha clan was already intense. Now, with the Second Hokage stepping in, while Rinjin's safety was temporarily ensured, the long-term tension would inevitably escalate into hatred.

Having temporarily resolved the Uchiha issue, Tobirama's thoughts turned to the troublesome Rinjin.

Allowing Rinjin to join the Ninja Academy had been his decision, which meant Rinjin would form friendships and bonds.

But Tobirama had no intention of letting his brother's granddaughter have any connection with Rinjin.

This boy was too dangerous to be around someone as pure as Tsunade.

With that in mind, Tobirama came up with an idea.

...

The next evening, after finishing his work, Tobirama returned home early.

Although it was early, little Tsunade had already finished dinner.

Seeing Tobirama return, Tsunade, who was practicing in the courtyard, immediately put away her scroll and walked over to him.

"Granduncle!"

Tobirama's stiff mouth twitched slightly, as if trying to smile, but he failed.

Nodding expressionlessly, he sat down on the wooden walkway of the courtyard.

"Tsuna, what have you been learning at the Ninja Academy recently?"

"Granduncle, we've been learning the Substitution Jutsu and Transformation Jutsu, as well as the Ninja Code," Tsunade replied formally.

"Good. Let me test you, Tsuna. What are the rules of the Ninja Code?"

Tsunade thought for a moment before counting on her fingers.

"One, close-range combat is always a foolish move.

Two, sometimes missions are more important than life, so never abandon a mission.

Three, protect secrets. Destroy your face before committing suicide.

..."

Listening to Tsunade's fluent recitation, Tobirama nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good, Tsuna. You've memorized it well. Now, let me ask you, can you keep a secret?"

Thinking her granduncle was about to teach her some powerful forbidden jutsu, Tsunade eagerly nodded.

"Alright then, I want you to stay away from Rinjin Sōhō."

Tsunade froze, instinctively asking, "Why, Granduncle?"

Though young, Tsunade wasn't stupid. On the contrary, she was very smart.

If Tobirama Senju himself warned her about someone, it must mean that person had some unspeakable secret.

Her curiosity was immediately piqued.

Seeing her question, Tobirama didn't hide anything.

This was a carefully considered decision of his: simple and direct, to tell Tsunade the truth.

Tsuna was Hashirama's granddaughter and his own family. Tobirama saw no reason to hide the truth from her.

More importantly, Tsunade's stubbornness was exactly like his brother's. Using underhanded methods would only provoke her rebellious nature, which would be counterproductive.

So, he decided to tell her the truth before she and Rinjin grew too close.

With that in mind, Tobirama slowly began to explain Rinjin's background and origins to Tsunade.

...

When Tsunade learned that Rinjin was an infiltrator sent by Amegakure, her innocent face was first filled with shock, then anger.

"Granduncle, why don't you capture him? Why let him stay?"

Hearing her question, Tobirama sighed inwardly and replied:

"Rinjin Sōhō's presence benefits the stability of our western border."

"Why? Isn't he just an infiltrator from Amegakure?" Tsunade asked angrily.

"Through Rinjin, we can subtly influence Hanzō of the Salamander, the leader of Amegakure, thereby restraining Sunagakure and Iwagakure from taking actions against us.

This way, the pressure on our borders is reduced, and the chances of our comrades dying in battle decrease significantly."

Hearing this, Tsunade ground her baby teeth audibly.

Hmph! When I grow up, I'll beat that stupid Hanzō of the Salamander to a pulp and kick Rinjin Sōhō out of our village!

Tsunade secretly made up her mind and looked seriously at Tobirama.

"Granduncle, can we ensure that Rinjin Sōhō will obey us?"

Hearing this, Tobirama sighed heavily in his heart: There's no guarantee. After all, no one knows if this monster's so-called bonds are genuine!

Though pessimistic inside, Tobirama maintained a calm facade and nodded lightly.

"We can. But Tsuna, you must understand that he's not like you. He was trained as an infiltrator from a young age.

And infiltrators are the most ruthless. That's why I want you to stay away from this dangerous boy, so your grandmother won't worry. Can you do that?"

Tsunade nodded firmly.

"Don't worry, Granduncle. I won't say another word to Rinjin Sōhō. And... and I'll keep an eye on him for the village!"