Chapter 166 Intelligence

In the meeting room, Ye Shan's attitude was very tough, which made Nara Shikachang's face turn red and white, and he felt very torn.

His dilemma was that he didn't know how to deal with the increasingly rampant smuggling gangs in the city. If he did so, it would undoubtedly cause dissatisfaction among the daimyo and other nobles; if he didn't do so, once a war broke out, it would be disadvantageous to Konoha, and it would be too difficult to be caught in the middle.

"Sir, let's leave this matter to the Hokage to decide. No matter what, we have to inform the Daimyo first."

Ye Shan smiled sinisterly and said calmly, "Lu Chang, you are a smart man and you are always very measured in what you do, which is good. But what is needed in war is not smart guys, but brave and careful people."

"If you are always hesitant and indecisive about everything you do, what great things can you accomplish? You are now the supreme commander of Kikyo Castle. The lives of more than 300 ninjas are entrusted to you, and the safety of Konoha Village is entrusted to you. I think you should first consider the interests of the village rather than the interests of the nobles."

"Remember this, you are a Konoha ninja at all times! You are protecting the interests of the village! As for which nobles you offend, I don't care. I don't care about their life or death, but if your hesitation causes the village to fall into crisis, I will mobilize all my strength to impeach you!"

"That's all I have to say. It's up to you how you do it. I won't interfere, but I will keep a close eye on you."

After saying that, Ye Shan slapped the table, stood up, glanced at the ninjas with unnatural expressions in the conference room, and left.

Nara Shikashun was also a ninja of high status. When had he ever been reprimanded like this in the village? His face darkened, his hands clenched into fists, and deep resentment flashed in his eyes.

However, he was destined to be impotent and furious. He could only protect one of the interests of Konoha and the Fire Nation nobles. It depended on his choice.

"Sir, should we report this to the Hokage urgently?" a middle-aged ninja asked hesitantly.

Nara Shikasho snorted coldly: "Report to the Hokage? I don't think it's necessary. Baiyun Yeshan is watching in the city. Even if the Hokage disagrees, what does it matter?"

There was something that Nara Shika was reluctant to say in front of everyone. Based on his understanding of the Hokage, reporting this matter would definitely not lead to any result. Sarutobi Hiruzen would at most reply "read", not a single word more.

The village's Hokage usually likes to sit back and watch, and he will never express his opinion unless it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, how could Danzo Shimura become more and more rampant over the years?

In other words, he is a qualified politician who is good at using the art of power and balance. It is impossible for a politician to harm the interests of others for no reason, unless it involves himself, so Sarutobi Hiruzen will definitely ignore this matter.

Nara Shikatsugu has a very high IQ. He has been able to reach where he is today by relying on his extraordinary wisdom. The moment Ye Shan stood up and left the meeting room, he had an idea in his mind.

"Send ninjas to evacuate the residents of the city. As for the merchant caravans, all those that involve food, steel, and medicine will be expelled! I want to see an empty city before sunset tomorrow!"

A ninja immediately spoke up to stop us: "Sir, isn't this inappropriate? Let's not talk about whether the daimyo and other nobles will criticize our actions. If we disperse the residents and disrupt the order of the city based on Ye Shan's one-sided statement, we will not be able to afford it if we are investigated."

Nara Shikasho remained silent, thinking rapidly in his mind. After a long while, he whispered, "What if this is true?"

Yes, what if it is true? If what Ye Shan said is true, the Sand Village will be at the gates of the city in a few days. By then, Kikyo Castle will definitely be surrounded by thousands of civilians. There is no need for the Sand Village to rush to attack the city. It only takes three or four days to easily take down Kikyo Castle. After all, there is no way to defend the city without food.

"If it's true, we will become sinners of the Land of Fire and Konoha! When Kikyo Castle is lost, how can we still have the face to stay in the village!?"

"Just do as I say. If anything goes wrong, Baiyun Yeshan and Hokage will take care of it. We can't take care of so many things during this emergency."

Everyone looked at each other and could only respond in silence.

Nara Shikajong saw everyone disperse, and a deep bitterness appeared on his resolute face. At first he still had a lucky mentality, but Ye Shan's words were very clear. If he didn't do as he was told and something happened, the Nara clan would not be able to bear it even if all the people were burned to death.

Kikyo Castle can be lost, but it cannot be lost so quickly. It must at least hold out until the village sends reinforcements. Otherwise, a large number of Wind Country ninjas will invade the Fire Country, and the initiative of the war will no longer be in Konoha's hands.

......

It was already late at night, and the bustling Konoha Village had stopped its day's joy. Most people had fallen asleep, but the ninjas on duty were still diligently patrolling the village, guarding against any trouble caused by lawless elements.

Suddenly, a sharp eagle cry alerted several ninjas. They quickly rushed to the roof, and their flashlights kept flashing at night, as if they were sending some signal.

Almost at the same time, the light of flashlights could be seen from the high wall at the village gate, which was clearly visible even from a distance.

"Captain, what happened?"

"Nothing, it's Yingwan who's back."

A few people were relieved and laughed, "I don't know what big thing happened on the border, but they actually released Yingwan back. It is the fastest falcon in the village."

"What big deal can happen? It's nothing more than discovering a small group of enemies invading the Land of Fire. This happens a few times every year. Well, keep patrolling. A few days ago, a few drunks openly robbed a store. The Hokage was very angry. If anything else happens at this critical juncture, we will all be in trouble."

"Yes!"

Aside from the continued patrol, Konoha's intelligence department was busy. The ninja on night duty walked up to the newly landed Takamaru, cursing. He was naturally unhappy. It was a peaceful time now, so why couldn't we report something during the day? Why did they have to launch an attack in the middle of the night to disturb people's sleep?

"As usual, go and call the leaders of the signal and barrier teams, and then we can start the work."

The leading ninja muttered this, but he did not slow down at all. After untying the intelligence tied to Yingwan's leg, he stroked the falcon whose feathers were soaked with sweat with heartache, and took some food and water to feed it.

Not long after, the two ninjas walked into the Intelligence Department at the same time. After seeing the information sealed in the box, they woke up from their sleepy faces.

The purpose of setting up the Intelligence Department, the Code Squad, and the Barrier Squad was not to pay more salaries, but to ensure that intelligence would not be hidden. If one thing is divided into three different departments, it can play a very good supervisory role and prevent enemy spies from hiding intelligence.

The ninja from the barrier class stepped forward and took a closer look at the sealing technique. A trace of shock flashed in his eyes: "This is Konoha's highest level sealing technique! It should not be used without emergency. It seems that something big has happened on the border!"

"what?"

The other two hurried over and asked anxiously, "Are you seeing things?"

"No doubt about it. This is the information transmitted from Kikyo Castle. The sealing technique on it was only developed last month. No one except Lady Kushina can break it."

"Then what are you waiting for? Go and get Lady Kushina!"

"Invite the deputy head of the Anbu as well. He is the leader of the code squad, and he is the only one who can decipher the highest level of codes."

The Intelligence Department was in chaos. About half an hour later, three more ninjas walked in. They were the top leaders of the three departments.

Kushina had fiery red hair and a nice figure wrapped in a ninja vest, looking quite capable. After seeing the highest level of sealing technique, her face showed shock but also caution.

Her white fingers quickly formed seals. After thirty-seven seals, she touched the sealing talisman with her right index finger and whispered, "Open!"

The sealing talisman fell with a sound, but Kushina did not stop, still quickly forming seals, and then slapped the box: "Release!"

Everyone only felt a strange chakra fluctuation in the room, and they had no idea why, but they could still figure it out. The highest level of intelligence transmission naturally had to be preserved with a double seal. The talisman paper outside was just a cover-up, and the one inside was probably the deadly thing. Once someone rashly opened the intelligence box, they would be killed or at least have their skin peeled off.

After receiving Kushina's signal, the deputy director of the Anbu gently picked up the information box and carefully took out the papers inside.

After a cup of tea, a translated piece of information was placed in front of them, shocking them.

Kushina looked around at everyone in the room, hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "From now on, no one is allowed to leave the room, otherwise you will be treated as a traitor to the village!"

The Kazekage disappeared and the Ninja World War broke out. If the information is true, no one can be too careful. No one can guarantee that there is no traitor in the room.

Of course, Kushina couldn't be a traitor. She was the ultimate weapon Jinchūriki of Konoha Village and had no reason to betray the village.

"I will report the matter to the Hokage. Before that, you all stay in your room and do not move around. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences."

There was no dissatisfaction on the faces of the few people. Instead, they felt that all this was natural. They immediately found a place to sit down, constantly thinking about their future plans.

Kushina nodded in satisfaction, kept the information close to her body, and instantly left the room.

When they saw Kushina leave, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and the way they looked at each other became strange, as if they were on guard against something.

Kushina first came to the Hokage's office, but was told that the Hokage did not work tonight but returned home. She had no choice but to hurried to the Sarutobi clan's territory.

After a while she arrived outside the Sarutobi clan's territory, but was stopped when she was about to enter.

"What is it that brings you here so late at night, Kushina-sama?"

Kushina was so anxious that she was furious. She was really angry. There was actually someone who was blind enough to come out and waste time talking nonsense. Isn't this nonsense? Why would I come to see an old man like Sarutobi Hiruzen? Wouldn't it be nice to just lie in bed and sleep?

"roll!"

Kushina is the bully of Konoha Village, second only to Tsunade. Now that she is angry, she will naturally not hold back. In fact, if time was not tight, she would even want to practice ninjutsu with this blind guy in front of her.

"..."

The Sarutobi clan ninja who jumped out didn't dare to say a word and disappeared into the darkness in shame, allowing Kushina to walk into the gate.

Unexpectedly, Kushina grabbed his collar and asked, "Where is the Hokage now?"

"At home."

"Nonsense! Of course I know he's at home. Could he be at the widow's? Lead me to the way!"

The ninja on duty was full of complaints but didn't dare to show it. He just felt very aggrieved because Kushina asked where the Hokage was and there was nothing wrong with him answering that he was at home.

He didn't feel wronged at all, because no one could communicate normally with an anxious and angry person, especially when the other party was a female ninja. It was good enough that she didn't get beaten, so there was no point in communicating.