Suddenly being interrupted from his thoughts, Lei Luo immediately raised his head in displeasure and cast his gaze directly at the female root ninja. Unfortunately, the other person's face was completely blocked by the mask. He couldn't see what was going on, so he had to turn his head and look at
Danzo.
Although Lei Luo did not speak, Danzo was still keenly aware of the dissatisfaction in the other person's eyes, and couldn't help but smile slightly and said loudly:
"Lei Luo, this is our new spy genius, and he will also be your help in this mission."
After finishing speaking, Danzo turned his head and said in a commanding tone to the female ninja next to him: "Otimao, take off your mask."
The female Gennin named Otomo didn't hesitate when she heard this. She reached out decisively and took off the mask from her face, revealing a soft and beautiful face.
Then, she took out a pair of glasses from nowhere and put them on her face gently. At the same time, she picked up her long golden hair and smoothed it back.
After finishing all this, Yi Mao smiled gently at Lei Luo. Her smile was calm and full of affinity, and she had a charm that made people fall in love with her at first sight.
"First meeting, Master Jueying..." As he spoke, Yi Mao glanced at Danzo secretly. Seeing that the latter had no reaction, he continued to say to Lei Luo:
"My code name is Yimao. Of course, you can also call me Nonoyu. After all, I like this name better."
Looking at Nonoyu's smiling face, Lei Luo pondered for a while, and then realized where he had seen this familiar face and this familiar name.
Pharmacist Nono U... once worked for the Roots and was awarded the title of "Walking Miko". He was a rare intelligence genius in Konoha Village, later the director of Konoha Orphanage, and Kabuto's life mentor.
Unexpectedly, Pharmacist Nonoyu is so young now and looks several years younger than him.
It's just... the new espionage genius? Lei Luo glanced at Danzo and said unceremoniously: "Help? Danzo, I think I haven't said that I want to take on this mission, right?"
Seeing that although Danzo still maintained a smile, a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes, Lei Luo couldn't help but sneered a few times and said bluntly:
"You kept Sarutobi Hiruzen secret and wanted to attack the Third Mizukage privately. If you don't give me a clear plan to deal with this matter, I won't accompany you to mess around."
"After all, you are an elder of Konoha. Hiruzen Sarutobi will not do anything to you..." As he said that, Lei Luo narrowed his eyes and stretched out his finger to tap his chest.
"But I'm different. I'm just a civilian ninja with some strength but no power."
"The Kirigakure Village just reached peace with us a while ago. I don't think Sarutobi Hiruzen's usual foreign policy will tolerate us doing such a thing at this time."
"After all, this is tantamount to us Konoha taking the initiative to provoke and forming a deadly feud with Kirigakure Village."
Having said this, Lei Luo paused for a moment, seemingly waiting for Danzo to digest the information. As for Nonoyu who was watching curiously on the other side, he simply ignored him.
Later, Lei Luo decisively gave his conclusion: "When the time comes, Sarutobi Hiruzen will definitely find a scapegoat, and that person, I can be sure, can only be me."
Perhaps Lei Luo's tone was too harsh, but Danzo could not suppress his anger, and he immediately retorted coldly:
"What a narrow view... Lei Luo, don't think that the Hokage can cover the sky with one hand in Konoha."
"As long as we can successfully save the Uzumaki Country, I, Mito-sama, will not sit back and let Hiruzen do whatever he wants."
Uzumaki Mito... Hearing this name from the other party's mouth again, Lei Luo suddenly realized where Danzo's confidence came from.
The wife of the first Hokage, the first Kyuubi Jinchuuriki who made great contributions to the establishment of Konoha. Although this woman is old and her end is approaching, she has not died after all.
With the reputation Mito Uzumaki has accumulated in Konoha over the years, if she really speaks, then Hiruzen Sarutobi may have to listen both emotionally and rationally.
Slowly exhaling a long breath, Lei Luo stared at Danzo for a few seconds, and saw that the other party was also staring at him without saying a word, with a calm expression, as if what he just said was true.
"I want to see Uzumaki Mito." After a moment of silence, Lei Luo made his request decisively, and then quickly added without waiting for Danzo to say anything:
"If everything is OK, then..."
As he spoke, Lei Luo raised his brows, his expression became extremely serious, and his eyes unconsciously glowed with cold light: "I will bring you the head of the Third Mizukage."
Hearing Lei Luo's words, Danzo finally relaxed, and Danzo's stern expression melted away. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, revealing a sincere smile, as if he was really happy for Lei Luo's choice.
"I believe you can do this, Lei Luo."
First, he affirmed Lei Luo's ability, and then Danzo changed the subject and mentioned the issue of remuneration: "Of course, given the extremely high difficulty of this mission, feel free to ask for anything you have."
It seems that Danzo wanted to implement this matter as soon as possible, but Lei Luo didn't appreciate it this time. He shook his head and refused: "As for rewards, let's wait until I finish meeting with Uzumaki Mito."
Perhaps he knew in his heart that this was Lei Luo's bottom line, so Danzo did not force it and agreed decisively: "Okay, I will arrange it within the next few days."
After the matter was initially settled, Lei Luo relaxed a little and immediately focused his attention on Nonoyu who was standing aside, and asked seemingly casually:
"This... espionage genius, right?"
"I don't know, what kind of help can you provide me?"
Nonoyu, who had been listening silently, heard this and glanced at Danzo first. When the latter nodded slightly, he replied solemnly:
"I have been lurking in the Kingdom of Water for a period of time. I have a grasp of the situation there, and I have also developed several offline..."
"If you, Master Jueying, plan to take action, then I will contact our Konoha spies in Kirigakure Village for all-round cooperation."
After a brief introduction, Nonoyu stopped talking and seemed unwilling to say too much, while Danzo added on her behalf:
"Yimao returned to the village last week to report on his duties in order to cooperate with this operation."
Having said this, Danzo briefly introduced Ichibanono U's resume, which seemed to indicate that he attached great importance to this mission:
"Otuma is the village's highest-ranking spy lurking in the Kingdom of Water. She manages all the other subordinate spies. She is the head of our Konoha Kirigakure intelligence organization, and she is also a rare talent."
Lei Luo nodded and said: "Intelligence support? It is indeed a very necessary link."