Chapter 25: The Traitor
Kawanokuni, somewhere.
Kawanokuni is a small country located between the two countries of fire and wind, and its strength is weak, and there is really nothing remarkable about it except that agriculture is quite developed.
This is a forest in the country of Kawanoku, with a lot of trees and a small river in the middle, and from time to time some birds and beasts pass by.
At this moment, deep in the dense forest, a figure wearing a hat and hiding in a wide black robe was slowly moving forward, without saying a word.
He walked in a very strange posture, and the whole person was lying on the ground like a scorpion, crawling forward.
About half an hour later, a deep cave came into view.
He looked up and continued on, straight into the cave, and in a short time he finally saw a vague figure......
He stopped, raised his head slightly, and said in a hoarse voice, "Is it you who is looking for me?" ”
The figure sat on the wooden chair, was silent for a moment, and then said slowly, "Red Sand Scorpion, you and I seem to be a little different from what I imagined...... This shell is also your puppet? ”
"Hmph." The Red Sand Scorpion snorted, "Without further ado, what are you going to tell me about the death of my parents?" ”
As he said this, a trace of confusion suddenly passed through the Red Sand Scorpion's heart...... Where did the wooden chair this person sit on come from, could it be that he brought one with him?
However, he didn't think deeply about this kind of minutiae, and he left it behind in an instant.
The figure moved: "Everyone knows that your parents died at the hands of Qimu Sayun. However, I will tell you that the real cause of your parents' deaths was a traitor to Shain. ”
"It was the intelligence of this traitor that put your parents in danger and were eventually killed by Sayun Hagi."
"Traitor?" The Red Sand Scorpion's voice sank, "Who is it?" ”
"Three generations of Kazekage." The figure spoke in a calm tone, but the content was somewhat groundbreaking.
The leader of the sand hide, Kazekage, is actually a traitor who betrayed the sand cover?
It's just that the red sand scorpion didn't seem to react and didn't say a word.
The figure continued, "The internal contradiction of the sand has been going on for a long time, and your parents and the three generations of Kazekage belong to the two opposing sides of this contradiction. You must be aware of that. ”
"How did the three generations of Kazekage betray my parents?" The Red Sand Scorpion said coldly.
"There are double agents between every two ninja villages, and Konoha and Sunakurin are certainly no exception. During the Second Shinobi War, in order to get rid of your parents, the three generations of Kazekage deliberately revealed their information to the double agents, which eventually led to their deaths. ”
"What evidence do you have?"
The figure said, "I can provide you with a document that records the detailed battle plan that Konoha made against your parents back then. I can also tell you the identity of the double agent who passed on the information to Konoha. Do you think that's enough? ”
The Red Sand Scorpion was silent for a long time: "Why are you telling me this? What is your purpose? ”
"I want you to help me kill the three generations of Kazekage." The figure said.
"Huh." The Red Sand Scorpion laughed mockingly, "Based on your words, you want me to risk assassinating a shadow?" ”
"It's not a one-sided statement. Moreover, I am not leaving you alone to assassinate, I will personally assist you when the time comes. The figure said.
"You?" The Red Sand Scorpion seemed to frown, "Who the hell are you?" ”
The figure slowly got up and took a few steps forward. In the darkness, the right side of his face could be faintly seen wrapped in bandages and circles.
"Are you...... Shimura Danzo! The Red Sand Scorpion was a little shocked.
"Exactly." Danzang said lightly, "Do you still think that assassinating the Wind Shadow is a very dangerous thing?" ”
"It turned out to be you." The Red Sand Scorpion said in a deep voice, "It seems that you, a militant, don't want to see Shayin and Konoha live in peace. ”
Instead of explaining his motives, Danzou said to himself, "As far as I know, you have already left the Sand Hide...... So, what are your options now? ”
The Red Sand Scorpion was silent for a while: "If the matter is true, I am willing to help you assassinate the three generations of Kazekage, but I have one more condition." ”
"On what terms?"
"I want you to help me kill Sayun Hagi." The Red Sand Scorpion said coldly.
Tuan Zang was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "Qimu Sayun's strength is above me. Even if you and I join forces, we may not be able to kill him. ”
"Are you serious?" The Red Sand Scorpion said in a deep voice, "Are you sure to kill the three generations of Kazekage, but you are not sure to kill Sakumo Qiki?" ”
"Although I can't help you kill Hachiki Sakumo, I have a way to ruin him." Tuan Zang suddenly said.
"Disgraced?" The Red Sand Scorpion snorted lightly, "Sayun Hachiki and you should be considered the next Hokage's rivals, right?" Hmph, it's worthy of Shimura Danzo. ”
Tuan Zang didn't answer, and the scene suddenly fell silent.
"A traitor is always more hateful than an enemy." The Red Sand Scorpion lowered its head and said slowly.
“…… Deal. ”
……
The news that the three generations of Wind Shadow Ice were ready to form a friendly alliance with Konoha seemed to be a basin of cold water, which suddenly eased the originally restless situation a lot.
People thought that the crisis of the Great War had quietly passed.
At this time, in a conference room in the Hokage Building, several people were sitting around the conference table.
At the head of the table was an old man in his fifties with a kind face, who was none other than the actual leader of the Fire Nation and the third generation of the Hokage Ape of Konoha Village. (Note)
“…… The three generations of Kazekage have proposed to form a friendly alliance with us, what do you think about this? Ape Fei Sun Slash said.
"The three generations of Kazekage have always been relatively close to Konoha, and with the alleviation of the internal contradictions in the sand, it is only natural that the opinion of the lord and the master has become the mainstream." Said the gray-haired old man with glasses sitting beside him.
"People are tired of war, and this time the three generations of Kazekage went to Konoha in person, which can be said to be very sincere, and I think we should also repay the courtesy." An old woman said.
The third Hokage nodded slightly and smiled, "yes, I think so too." ”
"So I've already thought that when the Wind Shadow enters the realm of the Fire Nation, I will personally go to greet him, hoping to bring a lasting peace."
As soon as he finished saying this, Shimura Tuanzo leaned down slightly, and suddenly said:
"I don't think that's appropriate."
……
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Concentrate:
In the first meeting of the Five Shadows, the Five Shadows discussed the cession of the territory (I don't remember where it exactly, but there are comics and animations), and it can be seen that the Shadow is the actual leader of a country, and the daimyo is only the nominal leader. In addition, there is a debate about "Twin Jade" in the part of the anime guardian ninja twelve, and if you are interested, you can learn about it, and it is not difficult to see that the relationship between the daimyo and the shadow should be similar to the relationship between Emperor Samoto and the prime minister.
Of course, the daimyo is not entirely an ornament, and it should still have some influence in the country. For example, if the emperor really wants to die, I guess the prime minister will also be devastated.