289 Chapter 289

Under such circumstances, you still want them to fight with Konoha. Perhaps only Kumogakure would be deceived, the other villages might not be so easily fooled!

However, Sasori and Hidan wouldn't speak up about these matters so rashly; they actually wanted to see what Orochimaru really intended to do.

At this moment, Uchiha Itachi frowned, as he had been outside and did not know the specific details.

He only knew that Konoha had started fighting with Iwagakure and understood why Iwagakure had initiated the war, but beyond that, he knew nothing.

In his view, Konoha and Iwagakure should not have started the war. Hadn't they already paid a huge price in the Third War? Wasn't that enough?

Although Itachi couldn't be sure who was responsible for the death of "Kitsuchi," he felt it must have been Uchiha Kaito.

Only he was cruel enough, and only he had such immense strength.

Although he had to admit that due to Uchiha Kaito, the Uchiha clan had improved.

But the problem was, he believed that the Uchiha's improvement was at the expense of Konoha's blood!

Konoha was the most critical and important; weren't Uchiha Kaito and those major families also undermining the Hokage?

The Hokage was the true ruler of Konoha. Although he might not represent Konoha entirely, one shouldn't trample on the Hokage's authority like this!

Uchiha Itachi's thoughts had changed slightly now, but some convictions were not so easily altered.

Although he could acknowledge some of the things Kaito had done, overall, he still despised the man.

But amidst the disgust, he also felt truly uncomfortable in his heart because that person really did lead the Uchiha clan to develop.

With his fists clenched slightly, Uchiha Itachi silently watched Orochimaru, wanting to object but finding no excuse to do so.

Therefore, he could only silently think of a way, a way to disrupt the progress of this matter.

"So you mean to say, kill the Fourth Raikage and incidentally capture the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki?"

Nagato pondered for a moment, he immediately grasped Orochimaru's idea, and spoke indifferently.

"This idea isn't bad, but it must be based on reality.

Uchiha Kaito's power is such that, unless I go all out, I really have no way to deal with him.

Now, continuing to provoke him is not a wise choice.

Moreover, can you be sure that Kumogakure is a match for Konoha?"

Nagato's words made Uchiha Itachi pause once again; he had not expected even the proud Nagato to speak in such a manner.

Uchiha Itachi knew that when he went to search for Pein, the Akatsuki had collaborated with Iwagakure to strike against Konoha.

In his view, this war might be dangerous and troublesome, and the best solution would be to hand over Uchiha Kaito.

But obviously, that was impossible. Still, in his heart, he was willing to believe in Konoha, after all, he was also a member of Konoha, even though he had left.

In the end, Konoha won, and this news made him very happy.

However, when he heard that the progress of the war seemed to be related to Uchiha Kaito, this made him somewhat conflicted.

But now was not the time for him to ask for details, he could only continue to remain silent.

"Of course Kumogakure is no match for Konoha, and I am quite sure Kumogakure would not dare to make a move."

Orochimaru still licked his tongue, speaking deliberately.

"But not taking action doesn't mean they won't be angry, nor does it mean that the seeds of hatred won't be sown.

You all know about the issues between Kumogakure and Iwagakure, right? Their hatred is so deep, yet haven't they refrained from taking action?

But as soon as they find an opportunity, they will surely do something, just like this time."

"You mean, kill the Fourth Raikage and frame Konoha?"

Pain's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked uncertainly.

"It's a good idea, and it would indeed intensify the hatred between Konoha and Kumogakure.

But are you sure Uchiha Kaito won't be there, and why haven't you considered killing Ōnoki?

Wouldn't that make Iwagakure even more irritable?"

"Uchiha Kaito won't be there, my informants in Konoha have already given me information."

Orochimaru still maintained a smile, he raised his head high and spoke calmly.

"Uchiha Kaito is now working on the reform of Konoha, and ninjas of all levels have received a significant increase in benefits.

Moreover, it is said that the Jounin have now the right to participate in high-level meetings, and the subsidies for ninjas participating in wars have also been greatly increased.

Do you all remember, not long ago the Land of Fire has changed its Daimyo?"

"Getting more money from the Daimyo and then benefiting the ninjas of Konoha to gain their trust in the seven clans?"

Sasori, once a high-ranking member of Sunagakure, immediately understood the implications.

"Stabilizing one's position is indeed a good tactic, but even so, it does not mean that Uchiha Kaito will not take action.

Konoha is not controlled by him alone, there are six other clans, others will supervise and assist with the reforms in Konoha."

"That's right, but Kaito can also get more within Konoha, and his ambition is quite big."

Orochimaru nodded slightly, and then he provided an irresistible reason.

"The Police Force has been expanded by him, the whole department has been reformed.

The people I left in Konoha have entered the Police Force, and they told me that Uchiha Kaito wanted to push for reforms even before the war started.

So, now that the war is over, Uchiha Kaito's focus should, unsurprisingly, be on the reform of the Police Force.

He probably won't want to take action again, and as for killing Ōnoki, where would we get money from if he's dead?

Moreover, even if he dies, does Iwagakure still have the will to resist?"

Orochimaru's words were very realistic, and whether Iwagakure still has the will to resist is indeed something that needs to be seriously considered.

And if Ōnoki dies, they would lose the promised payment that is five times what they were expecting.

But if Orochimaru's intelligence is correct, and Uchiha Kaito is distracted by other matters and will not act, then this is indeed a good opportunity.

An opportunity to cause trouble for Konoha, a chance to take revenge on Konoha and Uchiha Kaito!

Thinking this, they all became somewhat tempted, and Nagato went straight to the point and asked.

"So, who do you think would be suitable to handle this matter?"

"I think I would recommend someone familiar with Konoha for the job."

Orochimaru smiled, but soon his apparition raised both hands.

"Of course, not me.

I just had a life-and-death fight with Uchiha Kaito, and I'm still in the recovery phase.

Besides, I'm the one providing the intelligence, so I refuse this mission.

But aside from me, there are others familiar with Konoha, aren't there? Moreover, the organization has recruited new members. Isn't that guy also from Konoha?"

As his voice fell, Orochimaru's gaze shifted towards Uchiha Itachi, who was standing aside.

Similarly, the gazes of the others also slowly moved over.

"It seems, Orochimaru, that your efforts have been quite effective, haven't they?"

In Konoha Village, Kaito muttered to himself while looking at the documents in his hands, beside him was a white snake constantly flicking its tongue.

Orochimaru had already dealt with the matters of the Akatsuki organization, and those guys had been basically persuaded by him.

Now the members of Akatsuki might have already started to move, especially since Orochimaru actually made that move, which made Kaito feel pleased.

After all, since he had acquired the ability of "that person's path," he had not used it.

If it weren't for waiting, he might have really gone to take Ōnoki's Dust Release to study.

Ōnoki's Dust Release, no matter how you look at it, is a Kekkei Tōta that fuses three types of chakra.

Even if this technique couldn't allow Kaito to reach the level of merging all chakra to achieve Kekkei Mōra,

It would still give him some inspiration, letting him know roughly which direction to take.

"After all, before his death, that guy Hiruzen Sarutobi also gave me a gift."

Kaito straightened his posture, silently contemplating in his heart.

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