Chapter 39 The conspiracy involving goldfish

The little girl who was happily shopping with the goldfish in her hand didn't notice that there were two people following her. After buying many snacks with great interest, she returned to her residence.

Ye Shan and Minato were like passers-by, walking behind openly. When they saw the other party walk into the house, they didn't stop and walked straight over.

As the night deepened, the bustling night market came to an end. Just when most people were immersed in sleep, a dark shadow flashed across the street. The well-trained patrol officers were completely unable to detect any abnormality and continued to walk along the fixed route, with a few complaints heard from time to time.

Ye Shan, who had been waiting in the shadows for a long time, suddenly became excited. I finally waited for you, my friend. I have been bitten by mosquitoes several times.

Then, he followed the other person from a distance, watching him perform stealth skills with cold eyes.

He followed the other party from the south to the east of the city before the other party stopped in front of a majestic and solemn mansion. After skillfully climbing over the high wall, he disappeared from Ye Shan's sight.

After thinking about it for a while, Ye Shan did not dive in immediately, but waited for a whole meal before sinking into the ground and groping over.

It's always a good idea to be safe. If the opponent is a perception ninja, he will definitely sense it at the first moment, and it would be a disaster if your whereabouts are exposed.

The earth escape technique of sailing underwater is Ye Shan's specialty. This technique does not have lethality, but it allows the practitioner to cruise in the soil, approach the enemy silently, and launch a fatal blow. Of course, it can also be used as a means of escape and sneaking when necessary.

In a hidden house in the mansion, two people were talking, completely unaware that there was an eavesdropper hiding underground.

After a long time, the conversation ended and Ye Shan returned to his residence quietly.

Jiraiya, reeking of alcohol, sat upright in a chair, sipping tea quietly and listening carefully to Ye Shan's mission report.

After Ye Shan finished speaking, Jiraiya angrily threw the teacup to the ground, stood up, and had murderous intent in his eyes.

It’s not Jiraiya’s fault that he lost his composure, but the information that Yeshan heard was indeed shocking. Who could have thought that the daimyo would sell food to the Iwagakure Village at a low price?

In times of war, it is considered treason for the head of state to give food to the enemy at a low price or even for free. However, from the perspective of the country, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire is the master of the Land of Fire, and the Hokage is his subordinate. It is the Daimyo's freedom to sell food to whomever he wants, and the ninjas have no right to interfere.

This involves a very realistic question, that is, are the ninjas of Konoha the ninjas of the Land of Fire or the ninjas of Konoha Village? There seems to be no difference, but in fact there is a world of difference.

According to the one-country-one-village system created by the first Hokage, the ninja village is under the leadership of the daimyo, and the ninjas of Konoha must obey the orders of the daimyo. However, the Will of Fire, which has been used for propaganda and education, emphasizes that all Konoha ninjas belong to the village and must obey the orders of the Hokage, regardless of the feelings of the daimyo. The two are not only in conflict in theory, but also in reality.

For example, the Daimyo's aiding the enemy this time, in Ye Shan's opinion, although not very good, did not touch his bottom line. Some shameful transactions between countries are too common. The relationship between countries cannot be measured by benevolence, righteousness and morality. Interests are the main theme.

But in Jiraiya's heart, the daimyo's behavior was a complete betrayal of Konoha Village and the system and rules left by the first Hokage. He must be dealt with seriously, otherwise he would not be worthy of being a qualified Konoha ninja.

In the final analysis, Jiraiya was only defending the dignity and interests of the village. As a legitimate he had the obligation to protect the interests of the village. But for Yeshan, the daimyo had not harmed his own interests, so he had no intention of revenge. Even if he took a step back, the entire Land of Fire belonged to the daimyo, and selling some food was his right, and it was not the turn of Konoha Village to make decisions.

The Will of Fire is no better than a pile of dog shit in Yeshan. The Daimyo of the Land of Fire's aiding the enemy is ten thousand times better than the naked suppression of dissidents by the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. After all, compared to the surplus and moldy food every year, the retreat of the Senju clan has brought greater losses to the Land of Fire.

But human nature is so complicated. Even if one does something bad, it can be forgiven, but if others make a mistake, they will make a big deal out of it and accuse them of treason. It is extremely ugly that they only allow the officials to set fires but not the people to light lamps.

Jiraiya calmed himself down and did not rush into the palace to question the daimyo. Instead, he wrote a letter and reported the matter to Sarutobi Hiruzen through the toad.

Although it was late at night, the Hokage, who had been working diligently for the development of the village, still did not rest. After a cup of tea, Jiraiya received the latest instructions from the Hokage. After reading them, he handed them to Minato Namikaze, asking him to take a look as well.

Soon, the Hokage's instructions were circulated among everyone and returned to Jiraiya's hand. Jiraiya pinched his fingers expressionlessly, and a flame suddenly appeared in the air and swallowed the note.

Ye Shan's eyes narrowed slightly. Jiraiya's unintentional action surprised him. He didn't know how the other party could use fire attribute chakra without seals. You know, chakra released without the guidance of seals is just pure energy and has no attributes. From this point of view, Jiraiya, the least prestigious among the three ninjas, is likely to be the hidden BOSS.

The order from the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was very concise. There were only seven words written in a flamboyant style, but they revealed a hint of chill. These seven words were: Got it, but continue to act accordingly.

The most important thing at the moment is still to escort the daimyo safely to the border and fulfill his duties as head of state, which Ye Shan had expected.

A lack of patience will ruin a great plan. Once the armistice treaty is signed, it will be time to settle accounts.

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After a few days of eating and drinking every day, Jiraiya received a summons from the daimyo and went to the palace early one morning, leaving Hayama and others nervously preparing for the mission.

It was not until the evening that Jiraiya's hearty laughter was heard from outside the room, as if he was saying goodbye to some officials.

When the outside was quiet again, Jiraiya walked in with a stern face, looking unhappy. Everyone looked at each other, and finally Minato, who was closest to Jiraiya, came forward to ask about the mission arrangement.

"Teacher Jiraiya, how do we get back to the camp next?"

Jiraiya saw that it was his apprentice who asked the question, and his expression softened a little, saying, "My proposal to set off in two groups was rejected by the daimyo, who demanded that we go to the border in a grand manner."

"Should we ask Lord Hokage to send reinforcements?" Minato asked after thinking for a moment.

Jiraiya shook his head slowly and replied, "It's too late. We'll leave tomorrow."

Ye Shan frowned his bald eyebrows, looking somewhat displeased. It would take at least half a month to walk from the capital to the border with the average person's walking speed. This would undoubtedly greatly increase the difficulty of the task. He couldn't help but rub his brows in distress.

But what Ye Shan touched was bald eyebrows and the space between his eyebrows. The physical damage caused by the Sand Ninja had not yet recovered, which made him very unhappy.

The daimyo's request was completely impeccable. Aristocrats should have aristocratic etiquette, and traveling secretly was not in line with etiquette. As for safety issues, it was naturally not something the daimyo should consider.

Ye Shan was not surprised by this result. Given the daimyo's status and position, there was no way he would agree to be carried all the way to the border by someone. At the very least, he would have to be carried to the destination in a sedan chair carried by eight people.

Thinking of this, Ye Shan said: "Master Jiraiya, can you summon the ninjas from the Anbu to carry the daimyo's sedan chair to the border?"

Jiraiya was startled, stared at Ye Shan for a while, and asked calmly: "What should we do if the Daimyo disagrees with the rapid advancement?"

Ye Shan smiled slightly and said the countermeasure he had thought of: "Direct and act it yourself."

Jiraiya, who was wise but appeared foolish, had his eyes lit up, and he obviously understood Ye Shan's plan in an instant.

Ye Shan's method was very simple. He had the Anbu ninja carry the sedan chair, and when they were out of the capital, he would stage an accident of encountering an enemy, using this as an excuse to speed up their progress and avoid being attacked by the real enemy.

In this way, even a daimyo who values ​​etiquette would not say anything. This not only saves the daimyo's face, but also allows the task to be completed quickly and safely.

Jiraiya admired Yeshan and was very satisfied with his strategy. He was a little dissatisfied with his master. A civilian ninja like Yeshan should be reused and used to suppress the family ninja. But according to Jiraiya's investigation, although Yeshan had made great achievements on the battlefield, the top leaders still had no intention of reusing him and even sent an investigation team to investigate him.

Haha, which grown-up ninja dares to say that he doesn't have any little secrets? Even Jiraiya himself has his own little thoughts and secrets.

"Ye Shan, your idea is very good. I will give you credit for it after the mission is completed." Jiraiya promised.

Ye Shan showed just the right amount of joy, but he also thanked her reservedly, "Thank you, Master Jiraiya."

Jiraiya smiled and nodded, then went out to contact the Anbu ninja.

Ye Shan sneered in his heart, not directed at Jiraiya, but at the Konoha high-level officials.

Recording merits might attract the attention of the higher-ups, and if Jiraiya recorded his merits himself, it would certainly cause quite a stir. But so what? How could the higher-ups take a civilian ninja like Yeshan who had struggled to rise from the bottom seriously? They just wanted to use him like a tool.

Ye Shan will never forget the injustice he suffered in the early days of the war, the blockade of resources, and the humiliation of Sarutobi Karakata. He will remember every single one of them in his heart!

He, Baiyun Yeshan, was able to be promoted from the bottom to the rank of jonin, entirely due to his cautious character and the assistance of the Uchiha. The resources provided by the Konoha high-level officials were only the three-body technique. Hundreds of enemy ninjas died at his hands over the years, and they had already repaid the favors given by the high-level officials. But he did not "return" a penny for the embarrassment and humiliation given by the high-level officials.

The slogan of the Will of Fire had no effect on the mature souls that came through, and might even cause resentment. The duplicity and nepotism of the top management had already planted deep dissatisfaction in Ye Shan's heart.