The textured roast sizzles on the griddle.
As the temperature rises, its reddish coat slowly fades away, and a faint aroma of meat circulates in the narrow space, tempting the taste buds of diners.
but.
The two people sitting in this small box didn't seem to have much appetite, they just quietly watched the high-quality barbecue slowly curling up.
'Ugh. '
It wasn't until a naughty piece of grease splashed on the back of Kurama Congyun's hand that he could barely wake up from his thoughts.
"Ah, the meat is already a bit old. Eat it quickly."
While he was talking, he had already picked up the tongs to pick up the largest piece of barbecue in the baking pan and put it on the plate of the boy sitting opposite him.
"The quality of the barbecue here is quite good, but Yakumo is weak and can't stand the smoky smell for a long time, so I didn't call her here."
While clamping the meat, Kurama Congyun began to mention his daughter intentionally or unintentionally.
I wanted to see something from the boy's face.
However, he failed.
Huang obviously didn't accept this trick. Neither the window that symbolized the soul nor his behavior revealed anything strange. He just said "Thank you, I'll do it myself" and picked up the plate with chopsticks. Put the grilled meat in your mouth.
The taste is slightly hard, which is due to the long roasting time.
However, the fullness of the meaty flavor still makes my taste buds happy.
"You should be more careful when going to Yuyin Village on this trip. Sanshouyu Hanzo is not an easy person to deal with."
Looking at the calm little guy opposite, Kurama Congyun also knew that it was useless to continue to be reserved and started to get to the point.
"Um."
"I know this."
Huang nodded slightly.
In terms of experience, I may not be as good as the Kurama family leader in front of me, but in terms of understanding of the ninja world and various experiences over the years, the Kurama family leader who is content in Konoha is not half as good as me.
"I'm going there on behalf of Konoha, unless Hanzo wants to start a war regardless of the situation in Rain Country."
"It's okay."
He quickly added, trying to hide the truth.
After all, he didn't know why the leader of the Kurama clan wanted to find him after the meeting.
However, due to the existence of Kurama Yakumo and due to his previous promise to the girl, Ara still followed him to this famous barbecue restaurant in Konoha.
But then again, after the meeting, he was able to find him directly under the eyes of many family heads and Konoha's four senior officials.
Can it be considered a kind of courage?
Of course, the premise is that excluding the other party is not a deliberate arrangement by the Third Generation.
'Eh? '
Kurama Congyun was slightly startled when he heard this reply.
Because there is a big gap between the other party's words and his previous performance in the conference room. At least, he should not have such naive ideas.
If the identity of Konoha's envoy is really useful, then villages will not disappear without explanation every year, or many unlucky people will be detained by other forces.
However, he soon regained consciousness.
The young man in front of him was obviously unwilling to say anything more to him.
really.
After cleaning up the barbecue in the baking pan, the Uchiha clan leader who was sitting opposite him put down his chopsticks, picked up the hand towel on the side and wiped the corners of his mouth, and then said politely:
"Then I'll excuse you now. After all, Hokage-sama doesn't give you much rest time. I still have some things to arrange when I get back."
"Thank you for today's banquet."
"Then, goodbye."
After saying that, Huang stood up.
Three days, those old guys only gave him three days to prepare.
I really want to die by myself.
Did his exposed strength already make those guys feel scared and uneasy?
Thinking of this, a hint of gloom appeared in his eyes.
Of course, Huang had already turned sideways at this moment, and no one could clearly see the expression on his face.
But when he pushed open the shoji door of the private room, Cong Yun's voice sounded in his ears: "If you can return from Yuyin Village intact, the Kurama clan is willing to follow Uchiha's lead."
His voice was firm and devoid of any other emotion.
As for the worry that the walls have ears, they don't exist in front of two ninjas with strong sensory abilities.
Huang didn't respond, didn't look back, and didn't even stop moving out.
Are the horses of the Kurama clan following their lead?
Except for Kurama Yakumo, there really seems to be no notable characters in that clan.
Or is this a temptation from the Third Generation, using the Kurama clan who are also good at illusions as pawns?
He didn't dare to gamble.
I don't want to gamble either.
"Because Yakumo believes in you, that's why I want to put everything on you."
"The Kurama clan also wants to regain its former glory."
However, the man's words came to Yu Zhi's ears again, and there was a hint of urgency and sincerity in his voice.
'Kurama Yakumo? '
Huang suddenly turned around, his eyes filled with coldness.
Could it be that the girl leaked the secret that she should have kept through some trick?
No wonder he would have such speculation.
After all, that girl even saw through her own [Reiatsu]!
Feeling the clear hostility, Kurama Congyun's body and bones trembled unconsciously.
How many lives can be killed by the hands and how much blood can be stained on the body to create the killing intent?
He somewhat regretted his decision.
but.
But besides the boy in front of me, my family, my daughter, are there other choices, are there any other visible futures?
No!
Completely invisible!
Then should the Kurama clan be lost in the ninja world and reduced among the common people like the Thousand Arms of the Forest in the past?
He didn't want to.
This is something that no head of aristocratic family wants to see!
The most important thing is that Yakumo has awakened the blood inheritance limit of the family. This family is not without hope.
At this moment, all they need is an east wind that can take them soaring.
The current Hokage obviously does not have such ability.
Tsunade-sama, one of the three ninjas, didn't even know where she was going.
"What did she say?"
Desolate asked condescendingly, and the ferocious light in his eyes was clearly detectable.
Hearing this, Kurama Congyun instantly understood what was wrong.
He gradually concluded that the young man in front of him had been kind to his daughter, but he ignored that there might be some kind of agreement or secret between the two.
Now, I have touched the other party's secret, and may even make this little guy have murderous intention!
"No."
"That kid Yakumo didn't say anything."
As the head of a clan, Kurama Congyun has never been in such a panic.
He answered hastily.
"I noticed it myself. After all, she is my daughter. No matter how hard she hides any changes in her, she cannot escape the eyes of those close to her."
"Please don't hurt her."
As if feeling that his answer was not enough, he quickly added.
In response, Huang just looked at the man in his field of vision silently, trying to find a hint of disguise on the other man's face, but failed.
"It's best not to have any evil intentions."
"Otherwise, I don't know what I would have done."
He gave a warning and slowly pushed the shoji door shut.
However, in the last remaining narrow space, he added softly: "When I return, the Kurama clan can choose to come and rely on me."
Finished.
The only remaining slit at that point is closed.
The narrow space returned to silence. Kurama Congyun, the leader of the clan, suddenly collapsed on the table, cold sweat dripping down his face, and the scene when the other party faced the high-level officials of Konoha emerged in his eyes:
"Uchiha Ara, here I would like to express my most sincere apology to you on behalf of the Sarutobi clan. No matter what the reason is, this time it is indeed the Sarutobi clan who made the mistake first. I hope you can ignore the past grudges and And calls on the Uchiha clan and the Sarutobi clan to live in peace, build the Hidden Leaf Village together, and inherit the will of fire."
At the beginning of the meeting, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, lowered his body as low as possible and apologized to a boy who was only eleven years old in front of the heads of the clans.
From another perspective, this is also a disguised recognition of the other party's identity as the leader of the Uchiha clan.
However, just when the heads of the clans nodded slightly in admiration in their hearts, and even Shimura Danzo felt that he could not do it to such an extent, the young man who was sitting upright spoke without any surprise:
"Can I not accept it?"
He answered lightly.
But it pushed the entire warm and harmonious situation into the cold abyss.
'? ? ? '
Shock appeared in large letters on everyone's face, even Sarutobi Hiruzen himself was slightly stunned.
After all, the one who apologized was the Sandaime Hokage!
The strongest person in this force is also the one with the highest power! !
Danzo Shimura, who was sitting quietly in the corner, smiled slightly and seemed to find it interesting.
"Ah, what I mean is that Hokage-sama please forgive me for my recklessness, understand my impulsiveness, and let the past go."
Huang quickly added.
But don't think about it, after you have apologized and turned the page, you can then settle his account later.
The reconstruction and repair of the Sarutobi Clan's land is a huge expense.
Hearing this, the atmosphere around him relaxed a little.
Even the white-haired old man sitting in the chair couldn't help but chuckle with a kind face.
"of course not."
"I said, the Sarutobi clan and the Uchiha clan should live in harmony."
Sarutobi Hiruzen responded.
"Then, let's get to the main topic of this meeting: Akatsuki Organization."
Then, he suddenly skipped such intrigues.
After all, compared to money, the situation of Yuyin Village is the most important and concerning thing at the moment.
What's more, if he makes things difficult and plots against a little guy in this regard, he will lose his identity.
Hearing the main topic begin, all the aristocratic families present could not help but feel nervous. However, when they heard the three words 'Akatsuki Organization', they could not help but frown slightly, indicating that they did not have much impression.
"Shikaku, please briefly explain the information collected and the incident itself."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen unconsciously picked up the pipe at hand, but put it down when he was about to put it to his mouth.
Maybe I feel that smoking is not appropriate in such a situation.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
The Nara clan chief, who was sitting next to Hinata Hiashi, responded, and after gently sorting out the materials piled in front of him, he said:
"According to the information collected and compiled by the ANBU, the Akatsuki organization is a mercenary organization established after the Second War of the Ninja World. Its base is located in the Land of Rain, and its leader is named Yahiko."
"However, this organization is suspected of being at odds with the leader of Amegakure Village, Sansho Hanzo, and during a civil strife, the leader of the Akatsuki organization, Yahiko, died, and the organization's members were almost completely wiped out."
"Since then, the Akatsuki organization has disappeared."
Speaking of this, Nara Shikaku paused for a moment, as if to give everyone present a preliminary understanding of this organization.
Then he continued:
"But now this organization has quietly revived, and it has been confirmed that Uchiha Itachi, who is classified as an S-class rebel nin, has joined it."
When talking about this, the scene started to get a little restless.
Many people's eyes couldn't help but fall on Uchiha Ara, as if they wanted to see something from him, but to their disappointment, the latter behaved very quietly.
"Not only Itachi Uchiha, but also the genius boy from Iwagakure Village, who possesses the special Blood Succession Limited Blast Release Deidara, is also believed to have joined after defecting."
"Including, Kusanagi Village was attacked some time ago, and the disappearance of two Uzumaki survivors who were protected by them is also suspected to be their handiwork."
"According to our communication with Iwagakure, the purpose of this resurgent mercenary organization is probably to resurrect the legendary ninja Madara Uchiha!!"
When he said this, the entire conference hall instantly became unquiet.
Shock, fear, panic, and all kinds of gaffes appeared here.
Some people even immediately questioned it and said it was impossible!
How can an existence from a hundred years ago be resurrected?
This simply goes against common sense and science! !
However, when they noticed that the Sandaime-sama was still calm, the panic-looking family heads suddenly came to a conclusion in their hearts. This was probably a real thing.
And another, more frightening and powerless question pops up in their minds.
If Uchiha Madara is really resurrected, what will be the consequences?
Will he continue to take revenge on Konoha?
Now they don't have a second Lord Hashirama!
Who else can stop it?
"Don't be too alarmed."
"If you want to resurrect the ancients, the price you have to pay must be huge."
“Let’s not talk about it yet, that organization has not succeeded yet.”
"Moreover, a group of excellent and powerful ninjas have emerged in Konoha now."
"The will of fire cannot be extinguished!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke up at the right time to stop the chaos.
Hearing the sound, all the masters also stopped whispering.
The Sandaime is right, not to mention that the force has not yet truly succeeded. Taking a step back, Uchiha Madara is after all a figure from a hundred years ago. Many of them have only heard rumors about each other and have not actually seen each other. It is possible that combat power has simply been deified.
As long as that guy still belongs to the category of human beings and is not an invincible god, then there must be ways to suppress him and defeat him!
Most importantly, they also have the Sandaime, who is known as the most powerful Hokage in history! !
"Ara, I heard that you once sneaked into the Land of Rain in order to track down the whereabouts of Uchiha Itachi."
"Please also share the information you have obtained. This is related to the rise and fall of Konoha!"
After putting an end to the chaos, Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the topic again, and his eyes full of worry also fell on the boy on one side.
Not just this old guy.
Everyone present, including Shimura Danzo, who looked independent from the world, also raised their eyes slightly and cast eager glances.
'oh? It turns out you are waiting for me here. '
Huang sneered in his heart.
So, do as you wish.
"Do you really want to know who I got the message from and met in the Country of Rain?"
"Really, do you want me to say it on this occasion?"
The corners of his mouth raised slightly.
The joking gaze met the old man's gaze that was concerned about the country and the people.
After all, that is a good disciple that you personally taught and let go.
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