Uzumaki Makoto looked at Obito in a funny way for a moment, without saying much. While pouring wine into the three empty glasses on the table, he took out a box of cigars from his arms, and first scattered one for Kakuzu.
Then, when he handed it to Obito, he finally couldn't pretend anymore, looked away unnaturally, and said stiffly: "Sorry, I don't smoke."
With a snap, the flames lit up. Makoto Uzumaki lit the cigar and took an intoxicating puff. The smoke immediately enveloped the small private room. Kakuzu was fine, but Obito could not stop coughing.
"Okay, let's talk about the mission..."
The atmosphere was quiet for a while, until Uzumaki Makoto's leisurely words slowly rang out, Obito just managed to cheer up, and the first conversation between his teammates was officially started.
Ten minutes passed by in a hurry.
"Senior Cheng...Senior Cheng, are you sure that the Fourth Generation really wants to do this? Won't this trigger a war?"
After listening to Uzumaki Makoto's description of the mission, Obito's mentality suddenly became unstable. He stammered and asked, looking a little unbelievable and at a loss.
Attack Yunyin? Steal Yunyin's secret technique? When necessary, there will be...
Release the tailed beast in Kumogakure's Jinchūriki, and use the illusion ability of the Mangekyou Sharingan to control it to wreak havoc?
What exactly is this...
"You should remember the Kyuubi riot a while ago and the defection of the Hyuga clan, right?" Regarding Obito's panicked performance, Uzumaki Makoto just calmly blew out a smoke ring and asked a question first.
Then, seeing that the other party didn't respond, he asked and answered himself:
"I'll just pretend that you know... In short, the masterminds behind those two things are Kumogakure and Kirigakure. In other words, this mission can be regarded as a retaliatory counterattack launched by our Fire Nation."
"In addition, the Godaime will also send a master over. Counting the three of us, we will form a team of four." At this point, Uzumaki Makoto grinned and said:
"What do you think? Using the strength of a ninja team to capture a great ninja village? Isn't it a very exciting feeling? To be honest, I'm a little excited."
Encouraged by Uzumaki Makoto, Obito suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and realized that what the other party said was probably true, so he gritted his teeth:
"If this is indeed what the Yondaime-sama thinks, then what do I, Obito, have to fear? It's just a matter of death. As long as I can make a living for the village and the country, my life will be worth it!"
After saying that, he tightened his grip on the wine glass on the table and drank it all in one gulp. Unexpectedly, Uzumaki Makoto didn't appreciate it. He sneered and replied slowly: "What's the matter of immortality? Do you think this is suicide?"
"Let me tell you, Obito, there are many goals we need to achieve in this mission. Before starting, I will make extremely careful arrangements to ensure that there will be no problems with the safety of each of us."
Although Uzumaki Makoto said so confidently, Obito still felt that the risk of this mission was extremely high, and the probability of death was probably not small. After all, it was a terrorist attack on a great ninja village. How could it not be dangerous?
But as he said before, everyone is destined to die, which may be lighter than a feather or heavier than Mount Tai. At this moment, the Konoha ninja who has made the awakening, Uchiha Obito, is not afraid of all challenges.
Compared to Obito, who has a determined gaze, and Uzumaki Makoto, who has a calm demeanor, Kakuzu is a little unable to sit still. Although his face is calm, he has actually glanced at Uzumaki Makoto several times.
Are you kidding me? Are you really kidding me?
It had only been a few days since he had joined the Fire Nation camp, and he was about to carry out such an exciting mission. Kakuzu didn't know whether the higher-ups trusted him or whether he wanted to die on his own?
Just like when he was ordered to assassinate Senju Hashirama.
The cigar burned out unknowingly and burned his fingers. Kakudu threw it away with a hiss and stared at the ash scattered on the back of his hand. He couldn't help but fall into deep thought for a while.
This hard-won job seems to be quite hot.
"Teacher, are you sure..."
In the Hokage's office, Kakashi put down the task list and looked at Minato behind the desk with a slight frown. His tone was hesitant and hesitant, as if he couldn't figure out the situation.
"Yes, I'm sure." Minato nodded seriously, "There is no reason in this world to just be beaten without fighting back. Since Kumogakure and Kirigakure don't even have a face, then don't blame us and just tear it off."
More than two months have passed since the defection of the Hyuga clan. Although the incident ended successfully and the damage caused by Kyuubi was not too great, it could not cover up the fact that Kumogakure and Kirigakure collaborated to launch a terrorist attack on Konoha.
After more than two months of diplomatic wrangling, the Federation refused to acknowledge the matter. This shameless behavior was obviously intolerable to the top management of the Fire Nation. Even though the entire ninja world knew about the hostile relationship between the two sides, but...
To make such a baseless fuss in other villages and incite the ninja clan to rebel is undoubtedly a serious violation of peace, and it is reasonable for the Fire Nation to counterattack.
No one, no force, can remain unharmed after provoking the Country of Fire - with this leading thought in mind, the revenge plan has long been on the agenda, but most Konoha ninjas don't know it.
Lei Luo's choice was to treat the other person with his own medicine. Anyway, he wanted to seize the forbidden sky technique, so he simply decided to target Kumogakure. As for Kirigakure, he would not be able to escape the punishment in the future.
Sooner or later, Lei Luo will settle the accounts with Bing one day.
Minato decisively followed the teacher's will and planned to contribute his own strength. When he learned that the mission was led by Uzumaki Makoto, he transferred Kakashi back from the mission to participate in the attack on Kumogakure.
"Okay, teacher, I understand."
After explaining all the causes and consequences, Kakashi had nothing to hesitate. After nodding attentively, he turned around and walked away. But before he opened the door, another warning voice came from behind:
"Kakashi, this mission is different from the past. First of all, keep everything confidential. Secondly, remember not to be reckless in everything. Listen to Senior Makoto's opinions before taking action. And..."
"I'm looking forward to your performance this time."
After a slight pause in his steps, Kakashi nodded silently after hearing the words, and then left straight away. Minato stared at his apprentice's back until the door was closed, and then slowly exhaled his breath.
'Isn't four people still too few?'
Unconsciously, Minato thought this, but Lei Luo's attitude was enough. There were too many people and it was inconvenient to retreat, so he had to suppress his thoughts and focus on the work at hand again.
Kakashi, Obito, Uzumaki Makoto, and Kakuzu, this four-person team is the executive of this "retaliation operation". There is only one reason why more masters are not sent, which is what Lei Luo said:
Inconvenient to retreat.
Even though both Kakashi and Obito have mastered space ninjutsu, the forbidden air formation in Hidden Cloud Village is not a vegetarian. How to fight for the right to take action first and how to retreat perfectly is the key to this mission.
Although it is difficult for four people to cause large-scale damage to Kumogakure Village, as long as they can successfully find the tailed beast, whether it is the two-tailed jinchuriki or the eight-tailed jinchuriki, the situation will become completely different.
After all, there are both Uzumaki and Uchiha among the team members.
The combination of the Uzumaki Clan Leader and Mangekyou will most likely be able to completely defeat the tailed beast.