Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 59: Itachi-san, Would You Like to Hear Some Interesting News?

"Huh?"

When Konan approached him with a task, Uchiha Yi was a bit dumbfounded as he read through it.

Investigating the Sage of Six Paths' Ultimate Treasure—something he himself had fabricated?

Was this supposed to be funny?

Creating this rumor had already been a headache, and now he was expected to take on a mission to investigate his own lie? And on top of that, fabricate a follow-up result?

The more he thought about it, the less appealing it seemed. Missions were meant to earn money, but someone like him, who had no interest in money, naturally chose to decline.

"This task won't cause you any trouble, right?" Konan asked with concern.

She didn't want to take on a mission that might cause problems for Uchiha Yi.

"Don't worry, it won't."

Uchiha Yi smiled nonchalantly. He understood what Konan meant and also knew that she likely suspected the Sage of Six Paths' Ultimate Treasure was something he had fabricated.

Her question stemmed entirely from a desire to look out for him, which made Uchiha Yi feel a warm sense of gratitude.

"Alright then, I'll have someone else take it. The Akatsuki could use the funds, after all."

"Here, take this. Don't hesitate to use it. If you need more, just let me know!"

"Oh, and be careful around Tobi and Zetsu."

Konan handed him a storage scroll, speaking with both seriousness and care. Clearly, she was uneasy about Uchiha Yi's collaboration with Black Zetsu.

"Understood, Konan-sensei."

Uchiha Yi expressed his thanks, watching as Konan left.

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"Sigh…"

"Without realizing it, I've formed bonds too."

Reflecting on Konan's heartfelt concern, Uchiha Yi felt deeply moved.

Thinking about Konan and Nagato's experiences, he immediately understood why they had changed in this way.

From a young age, they had wandered through the chaos of war with Yahiko, only finding some stability after becoming Jiraiya's students. Though their lives improved, the familial warmth they yearned for and emotional solace they needed could never be fully replaced.

Jiraiya had become a beacon of light in their dark lives, and their time learning ninjutsu with him remained a cherished memory they held deep in their hearts.

But the tragedy of losing Yahiko had pushed them into a life of bloodshed, forcing them to endure pain and carry out actions they didn't want to take.

They buried their warmth and vulnerability, becoming cold and distant as they rejected the light and embraced the darkness.

Recently, however, Uchiha Yi had unwittingly entered their lives. Under the guise of seeking guidance, he asked Konan and Nagato to teach him taijutsu, ninja techniques, and other related skills.

His sincere calls of "Konan-sensei!" and "Pain-sensei!" touched the softest corners of their hearts, reminding them of the carefree days of their youth.

Gradually, Konan and Nagato began to lower their guard and embrace a genuine sense of teacher-student bonds with Uchiha Yi.

In return, Uchiha Yi became a spiritual anchor for them, like family.

Such emotions are hard to predict. They creep in silently, and by the time you realize it, they've already taken root in your heart, becoming impossible to sever.

Of course, this bond was purely familial and not romantic.

"Sigh…"

"Since I've witnessed this, let me change your tragic fate."

Uchiha Yi sighed deeply.

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Meanwhile, other villages began acting on the rumors about the Sage of Six Paths' Ultimate Treasure.

The most enthusiastic among them was the Hidden Cloud Village.

Given their possession of Sage of Six Paths' artifacts, they believed in his existence more than anyone else. Some even claimed to be the rightful heirs of his legacy.

Now that rumors of the Ultimate Treasure were causing a commotion across the ninja world, there was no way they could remain indifferent.

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"Raikage-sama, I propose we directly attack Konoha and seize the treasure!"

"Attack Konoha? Are you insane? Do you think Konoha is that easy to conquer?"

"What's the problem? Without the Senju and Uchiha clans, Konoha should be easy to defeat. Or are you just scared?"

"Scared? You fool! This is called strategy—something a brute like you wouldn't understand!"

In the Raikage's office, a group of muscular shinobi argued endlessly about the treasure, their shouting echoing through the room.

Their noise made the Fourth Raikage's head throb, veins bulging on his forehead.

"Bang!"

"Enough!"

Unable to bear it any longer, the Raikage slammed his massive fist onto his desk, shattering it into pieces.

Startled, everyone fell silent, their bodies trembling as they dared not utter another word.

"I called you here to discuss and analyze this matter, not to argue!"

"If you want to keep arguing, let's take it outside for a spar!"

The Raikage glared at them, his anger palpable.

The room fell completely silent.

None of them were foolish enough to accept a "sparring" challenge from the Raikage, knowing full well it would be a one-sided beating.

"Now, one at a time. Tell me your thoughts!"

With order restored, the shinobi began expressing their opinions one by one.

"Raikage-sama, I think we should wait and observe for now because…"

"Raikage-sama, I believe we need to act quickly before Konoha fully exploits the treasure!"

"Raikage-sama, I…"

After listening to everyone, the Raikage had a general idea of what to do.

"Alright, we'll stop here for today. I need time to think this over."

He dismissed everyone except Darui.

"Darui, I'm assigning you to lead two squads to Konoha. One team will make an official visit, while the other operates in secret to gather intelligence."

"You're free to select the personnel."

"Yes, Raikage-sama," Darui replied, accepting the mission.

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Sunagakure.

The Fourth Kazekage paused his gold mining operations when an Anbu delivered a scroll containing intelligence.

After reading it, he remained silent for a long time.

"What does Elder Chiyo think?" he asked.

"Elder Chiyo said the decision is entirely yours."

"Very well, you may leave. This could be an opportunity for Sunagakure to rise again."

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Kirigakure.

"The Sage of Six Paths' Ultimate Treasure?"

"Forget it. Even if we found it, Kirigakure doesn't have the strength to protect it right now."

"For now, we need to focus on rebuilding the village. But we should still gather some information."

In the Mizukage's office, Mei Terumi quickly dismissed any plans to compete for the treasure. However, she assigned someone to make an official visit to Konoha and gather intelligence without stirring trouble.

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"Itachi-san, I've got some interesting news. Want to hear it?" Kisame said with a smirk.

Itachi, as usual, remained stoic and unresponsive.

"Here, take a look!"

Unbothered by Itachi's indifference, Kisame tossed him a scroll.

Itachi caught it and opened it, curiosity sparking despite his expressionless face.

As he read, he froze like a statue.

The opening line was a self-introduction: it claimed the information came from Uchiha Itachi himself.

The content was written as if Itachi were personally narrating it.

"When did I say this?" Itachi thought.

"Am I an imposter without knowing it?"

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"So, Itachi-san, how's it feel? Pretty funny, right?" Kisame teased, grinning mischievously at Itachi's stunned expression.

"Let's go to Konoha," Itachi said abruptly, turning in that direction.

"By the way, Itachi-san," Kisame added, catching up, "Konan assigned us to investigate this matter in Konoha."

"Got it," Itachi replied curtly, his mind preoccupied.

As the eldest son of the Uchiha Clan, Itachi knew there was no such thing as the Sage of Six Paths' Ultimate Treasure.

However, whether it was true or not was irrelevant to the others. Many would believe it, and the storm about to descend on Konoha would be unprecedented.

Human nature was inherently greedy. Never underestimate people's desires.

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