Chapter 26

"Alright, with this Summoning Scroll, you'll be able to capture summoning creatures," Kakashi said, looking at Yoichi after he finished preparing the Summoning Scroll. He then inquired about the mission, "Shouldn't we go on the mission now?"

"What's the rush? This mission isn't difficult," replied Yoichi with satisfaction as he glanced at the Summoning Scroll in his hand. After putting it away, he asked Kakashi, "How's the information you were supposed to gather?"

"It's almost complete. Here's a detailed map of the vicinity of Iwata Kuma's house. However, it seems like he's aware that someone is targeting him. There are four more Grass Shinobi around," Kakashi explained as he placed a map on the table.

Iwata Kuma was, after all, a minister of the Land of Grass and had close ties with the Land of Earth. Naturally, he would increase his security if he sensed any threat.

Initially, he had a dozen samurais and six hired wandering ninja in his house. Now, with the addition of four more Grass Shinobi, theoretically, the defensive strength was at its peak.

"I've tried using ninjutsu near Iwata's house, but there was no detection. They probably don't have sensatory ninjas, but I haven't seen them in action, so the specific types can't be discerned," Kakashi added.

After listening, Yoichi assumed a boss demeanor, patting Kakashi on the shoulder. "Well done. Although the intelligence gathering isn't perfect, it's still commendable."

Kakashi rolled his eyes and asked, "What's the plan now?"

"Let's change our identities first. Remember, from now on, you'll be known as Killer B of the Cloud Shinobi in the Land of Grass, while I'll be known as Dodai of the Cloud Shinobi. Later, you'll go buy two sets of clothes and change out of the Leaf Village's ninja attire."

As he spoke, Yoichi took out two headbands of the Cloud Shinobi from his ninja tools pouch, obtained from his previous missions.

"This warehouse is where Iwata stores his food and medicine, intending to sell it to the Land of Earth. Coincidentally, my shadow clone encountered two people from the Land of Earth while gathering intelligence, and they were respectfully escorted into a hotel by Iwata's people."

"Tomorrow night, we'll blow up this place. Then, our main bodies will transform into people from the Land of Earth and confront Iwata for questioning. When the time comes, you remain silent and leave everything to me."

"Then, suddenly have the shadow clone appear, and your shadow clone releases the Lightning Release technique to attract the attention of those cannon-fodder ninja from Iwata's house, while my shadow clone goes to find the Grass Shinobi!"

"After their attention is drawn away by the shadow clone, we'll dispel the transformation technique and, under the guise of the Cloud Shinobi, assassinate Iwata Kuma! Remember, when leaving, shout out my identity, Dodai of the Cloud, got it, Killer B?"

"Oh, and when you flee in panic, remember to leave the headband behind."

After hearing this series of action plans, Kakashi's head was spinning, but he still managed to remember all of Yoichi's words.

Upon careful consideration, Kakashi felt that the plan was meticulously constructed. Once executed, it would ensnare Iwata Kuma continuously like a fishing net.

And, in the end, it even framed the Cloud Shinobi. If the Land of Earth were to find out, they wouldn't suspect the Leaf Village.

"It's quite a team I've been paired with."

Kakashi responded to Uchiha Yoichi's words by preparing as instructed.

Meanwhile, Yoichi wasn't idle either. Armed with the map and intelligence provided by Kakashi, he prepared to reconnoiter once more.

In the ninja world, survival primarily relied on intelligence. As long as the intelligence was accurate and preparations were made in advance, even under the influence of a Kage, one could still overcome.

So, whenever Yoichi went on a mission, he was always cautious in confirming the intelligence. This world was too easy to die in; being careless was not an option.

Moreover, Yoichi also utilized ninja technology. Though telescopes had long existed in the ninja world, they were rarely seen among ninjas. Last time he left the village, he found a craftsman who made him a telescope twenty times stronger.

He could see up to two to three kilometers away, as long as there were no obstructions, it was even stronger than many Byakugan users.

After confirming that the map route was correct, Yoichi found a relatively high place and observed the movements of Iwata's house with the telescope.

"Red hair, and what ninjutsu is she using?"

Yoichi noticed a suspicious Grass Shinobi. After observing for a while, that Grass Shinobi seemed to perform a ninjutsu at regular intervals, with a frequency somewhat resembling sensory ninjutsu.

"If she's really a sensory-type ninja, wouldn't Kakashi be discovered? Well, it's better to test."

Subsequently, Yoichi used a shadow clone to send it near Iwata's house and used ninjutsu again.

This time, Yoichi observed carefully from a distance. After his shadow clone used ninjutsu, immediately, two Grass Shinobi with a red-haired female Grass Shinobi came out of Iwata's house and headed towards the location of his shadow clone.

"It's indeed a sensory-type ninja. Red hair, a woman... Could she be Karin's mother?"

After dispelling the shadow clone, Yoichi pondered. Sensory ninjas were very rare, even in Konoha, let alone in the Grass Shinobi Village. If there were a few, it would be considered fortunate.

And she had red hair.

"The plan needs to change a bit. This female ninja is also a target. We'll first snatch her away, then clarify."

If she truly was Karin's mother, her abilities would be incredibly valuable.

Powerful healing abilities, sensory capabilities, and possibly latent sealing techniques.

"We might have to change the plan. Let's go back and discuss with Kakashi."

Originally, Yoichi planned to kill Iwata Kuma, pinning the blame on the Cloud Shinobi and leave. But now, they had to also abduct another female ninja.

After Kakashi returned, Yoichi shared his thoughts with him, but he only mentioned that the Grass Shinobi's red-haired female ninja was a sensory ninja, without revealing the possibility of her being from the Uzumaki Clan.

"Captain, it doesn't seem right to kidnap a woman during a mission. I suggest we wait until after the mission is over."

"Kakashi, questioning the captain's intentions without understanding them isn't right, suspecting them of having malicious intentions is even worse."

After humming, Uchiha Yoichi continued,

"You don't understand the value of this female ninja. After we snatch her away, I'll confirm her value carefully. But for now, let's follow my plan. Let's rearrange the plan now, delay the timing, and by the way, hand over your explosive tags to me."

Yoichi reached out his hand to Kakashi for the explosive tags. Although there were incidents of human bombs in the ninja world, dealing with Grass Shinobi should catch them off guard.

If it didn't succeed, it would still startle them.

After carefully discussing their respective roles, Yoichi disguised himself and went out.

He had just learned the Sharingan Genjutsu before the mission, controlling ninja's success rate couldn't be guaranteed one hundred percent, but for wandering samurais, it was definitely no problem for Yoichi.

(End of Chapter)