Naruto: People are in Konoha, the system arrived 20 years earlier Chapter 182

Both parties had initially reached a cooperation agreement, but Hiruzen wouldn’t agree too hastily.

He summoned an Anbu and instructed, “Go to the Land of Rain and covertly investigate the Akatsuki organization’s intelligence.”

Even though they were introduced by Hayato, background checks were still necessary.

After a pause, Hiruzen added, “Don’t make it too complicated, as negotiations are still ongoing here.”

They couldn’t let the other party wait too long, as dragging it out would make them seem petty, which wasn’t the style of a great nation like theirs.

The Anbu quickly carried out the order.

As for these circumstances, Yahiko and the others had long anticipated them. At this moment, they were slurping ramen at Ichiraku Ramen.

Having lived in a perpetually gloomy environment for so long, suddenly switching to a new one made them feel a bit unaccustomed.

Nagato peered through the door curtain at the outside, speaking with a hint of emotion, “The environment here in Konoha is truly wonderful.”

Seeing this, Yahiko gently patted his shoulder.

“Don’t be envious, soon we can also live in a similar environment.”

“And there’s still a lot we need to do,” Konan chimed in.

Yahiko nodded slightly, looking up at the ceiling, a sense of unreality in his heart.

Not long ago, they were still struggling with the future of their organization, but now it was gradually moving in the right direction.

Everything began to change after meeting Hayato.

“So how long do we have to stay here?” Konan asked, puzzled.

“I don’t think it will be long. Konoha should already be making their final confirmations,” Nagato said softly. He had always seen these things quite clearly.

Suddenly, Konan seemed to think of something joyful, and her face lit up with excitement.

“Oh, right, do you think we might get to see Master Jiraiya?”

Upon mentioning Jiraiya, a look of reminiscence also appeared on Nagato’s face. “Perhaps.”

“Let’s just stick to our own pace for now. This is a good time for us to visit and learn in Konoha,” Yahiko said with a serious expression.

He didn’t want to treat this trip to Konoha as a mere vacation but rather as an opportunity to truly learn something.

They didn’t expect their organization to become a behemoth like Konoha in the future, but they at least wanted to emulate it.

Nagato and Konan both nodded earnestly.

Meanwhile, the sudden appearance of strangers in the village also caught Danzo’s attention.

“How did these people get into Konoha?” Danzo frowned when he saw the report from his subordinate.

No, he had to go ask Hiruzen how he was managing to be Hokage.

How could he allow foreign ninjas to move freely within Konoha?

Moments later, Danzo directly pushed open the Hokage’s office door, which slammed against the wall behind it with a loud bang.

“Hiruzen, some suspicious people have arrived in the village. Are you aware of this?”

Danzo still spoke in a questioning tone, showing no regard for Hiruzen.

Hiruzen, who was handling official documents, slowly raised his head, rubbed his brow, and spoke calmly.

“Danzo, next time, be gentler with my door. It hasn’t provoked you.”

Listening to Hiruzen skirt around the issue, Danzo’s face grew darker. “That’s not the point!”

Hiruzen waved his hand. “Alright, I know about this. They’re here to discuss something with me.”

“This is a critical period. How can you let people of unknown identity wander freely in the village?!” Danzo remained unyielding. “We must monitor their every move. If you’re unwilling, then leave it to me.”

“Don’t do anything unnecessary.” Hiruzen’s expression became more serious, and his tone grew colder. “Just do your part, and don’t interfere with anything else.”

“Hiruzen, don’t be so naive. If something goes wrong, can you take responsibility?” Danzo walked to Hiruzen’s desk and slammed his hands down on the surface.

Hiruzen slowly stood up, his voice calm.

“With me here, there won’t be any problems.”

Danzo frowned deeply. Seeing that he couldn’t change Hiruzen’s mind, he turned around and left in a huff.

This time, he didn’t say anything, but internally resolved that if anything happened to the village, he wouldn’t intervene again.

After Danzo had gone, Hiruzen turned to the window, looking at the Hokage Rock in the distance.

“Danzo, when will you understand the power of belief?”

Leaves drifted down slowly, and time slipped away quietly.

Five days later, Hayato arrived in the Land of Lightning. He sat cross-legged on Hellgar’s back, holding a map and making notes on it.

He had already communicated with Jiraiya yesterday, who would need about three more days to reach the Land of Lightning.

“By that calculation, those Cloud ninjas in the Land of Wind shouldn’t have arrived here yet.”

To ambush them beforehand, the key now was to know the exact location of Kumogakure. Otherwise, how could he determine their inevitable route?

Thinking this, Hayato took out his communicator and sent a message to Orochimaru.

This was his first time messaging Orochimaru, and he wasn’t sure if he would reply.

But he firmly believed that Orochimaru wouldn’t have any problems.

After sending the message, Hayato didn’t bother with it further but had Hellgar stop temporarily for resupply.

The man and dog set up a makeshift stove and cooked a meal.

As for the notion that ninjas shouldn’t picnic, Hayato didn’t care. Hellgar had already sensed the surroundings.

Within a three-kilometer radius, there were no traces of people.

Besides, Hayato didn’t want to eat dry rations.

Just as Hayato was eating heartily, he noticed his communicator light up.

What was going on? Did Orochimaru reply?

With a puzzled mind, Hayato picked it up and held it to his ear.

It really was Orochimaru.

Good heavens, Jiraiya had contacted him several times without a reply, but he messaged once, and he replied directly?

Hayato had previously asked Orochimaru about the exact location of Kumogakure, and Orochimaru’s reply this time was to fully disclose all the intelligence about Kumogakure.

Hayato didn’t inquire why Orochimaru hadn’t replied to Jiraiya but instead unfolded the map and made notes on it.

“Here, then, in that case, the best ambush spot should be here.”

After connecting with Orochimaru, Hayato sent him another message, asking if he had encountered the Cloud ninja reinforcements.

Orochimaru simply replied with a “no.”

Finally, Hayato and Orochimaru exchanged information, asking him to send a message if he encountered those reinforcements.

Although he wasn’t sure if Orochimaru would agree, he sent it anyway.

Unexpectedly, Orochimaru didn’t refuse.

“Excellent, now everything is ready, all that’s left is the east wind.” Hayato stood up and brushed the dust off his clothes.

“Looks like we’ll have to travel all night tonight,” he said to Hellgar, who was still eating.

“Hold on, let me finish eating first.” Hellgar sped up his chewing.