Naruto: Multiverse Character Templates

Natsuki and the other two did not wait long.

In less than half an hour, Tsunade and Orochimaru returned to the cabin with an unconscious middle-aged man.

"What's the situation?"

Nawaki asked impatiently.

"He is a spy ninja planted by Kirigakure in the Land of Whirlpools. To avoid suspicion, he was returning to the Land of Water on a merchant ship."

Tsunade paused and said, "As for what intelligence he gathered in the Land of Whirlpools, we'll have to let the ninja of the Yamanaka Clan handle it."

"He is a Jonin."

"Given his strength, the intelligence he obtained must be significant," Natsuki interjected.

"That's what we thought too,"

Orochimaru agreed.

"There's no time to lose. We're leaving now,"

Tsunade said immediately.

Naturally, Natsuki and the others had no objections.

After saying goodbye to Ryoichi, the group returned to Konoha with Junpei.

Hokage's Office.

After listening to Orochimaru and Tsunade's report, Hiruzen quickly summoned the ninja from the Konoha Analysis Squad.

The Konoha Analysis Squad was a torture and interrogation agency managed by the Yamanaka Clan, specializing in extracting information from the minds of enemy ninja.

It was worth mentioning that they could obtain information even from the dead.

In the ninja world, corpses could talk.

Because of their special status, Natsuki and the other two were not sent out and were allowed to stay.

Especially Kushina. She would not be at ease without knowing the intelligence Junpei had obtained.

Time passed slowly.

After the efforts of the Konoha Analysis Squad, they finally obtained the information from Junpei's mind.

Hiruzen took the scroll and began to read it.

Soon, his expression became very solemn.

"What is the intelligence?"

Seeing this, Tsunade could not help but ask.

Hiruzen did not answer directly. Instead, he waved his hand.

The ninja from the Konoha Analysis Squad understood, bowed slightly, and turned to leave.

"The intelligence Junpei was sending back to Kirigakure consists of the topographical and defensive maps of the Land of Whirlpools."

Hiruzen said in a deep voice.

"It seems Kirigakure really plans to move against the Uzumaki Clan."

Tsunade felt a shock in her heart as her suspicion was confirmed.

"It's not just Kirigakure, but Kumogakure too."

Hiruzen said slowly, "This time, the two villages are cooperating with hostile intentions toward the Uzumaki Clan."

Kushina suddenly gasped.

Although she did not know much about Kirigakure and Kumogakure, she knew they were among the Five Great Ninja Villages.

Their strength far surpassed that of the Land of Whirlpools and the Uzumaki Clan.

"Why is Kumogakure involved too?"

A look of astonishment appeared on Tsunade's face.

Orochimaru also felt surprised.

Natsuki was somewhat surprised, but not overly so.

Since the Uzumaki Clan could be ranked alongside the Senju and Uchiha Clans, their strength was naturally not lacking.

It would be difficult for Kirigakure to wipe out the Uzumaki Clan silently in a single night.

But with the addition of Kumogakure, it could be done.

"It's for Sealing Jutsu. Only the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu can perfectly seal a Tailed Beast."

Hiruzen tapped his pipe and added, "Besides, you all know Kumogakure's style."

Kumogakure had always been overbearing, often plundering the secret techniques and Ninjutsu of small ninja villages or clans.

But because they had not targeted the other Four Great Ninja Villages, the others had turned a blind eye.

"Before, they didn't dare move against the Uzumaki Clan because of us, but now a perfect opportunity has appeared."

Orochimaru said calmly, "Our attention is currently focused on the battlefield in the Land of Rain."

"By the time something happens to the Uzumaki Clan, Konoha will be powerless against them. We can't afford to open two more battlefronts."

Tsunade snorted coldly and said angrily, "They truly are shameless!"

"Conflicts between ninja cannot be called shameless."

Hiruzen shook his head and said, "Fortunately, you were lucky this time and stumbled upon their plan by accident."

"Sensei, what do you plan to do?"

Tsunade took a deep breath and asked.

"We must rescue them!"

Hiruzen said without hesitation.

If they did not, they would offend Mito, Kushina, and Tsunade.

The former two were Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and the latter was from the Senju Clan that founded Konoha.

If he offended all of them, Konoha would not be far from falling apart.

After all, not rescuing them after obtaining the intelligence was completely different from not rescuing them because they did not know.

"But as for how to rescue them, we need to discuss it."

Hiruzen added.

"I'll take some people to rescue them!"

Tsunade said immediately.

"I think that's fine,"

Orochimaru agreed. "To avoid alerting the target, neither Kumogakure nor Kirigakure will send too many ninja."

Hiruzen nodded slightly, but as the Hokage, he had more to consider.

For example, obtaining a certain reward from this rescue operation.

"Repelling them once isn't hard. The difficulty lies in how to resolve this matter permanently."

Hiruzen said in a serious tone.

Tsunade and Orochimaru could not help but fall into thought.

This was indeed a problem that needed consideration.

They could not guard against thieves forever.

"If the Uzumaki Clan can relocate to Konoha, then this problem can be solved."

Hiruzen revealed his objective.

"That's impossible."

Tsunade said without a second thought.

The Uzumaki Clan held supreme status in the Land of Whirlpools. How could they possibly come to Konoha and live under someone else's roof?

Hiruzen also knew it was impossible, so he proposed a second plan.

Under the guise of exchange and study, they would let the younger generation of the Uzumaki Clan come to Konoha for a temporary stay.

In case something happened to the Uzumaki Clan, some of their vital strength could be preserved.

And Konoha could help the Uzumaki Clan reinforce their defenses.

If Kumogakure or Kirigakure attacked again, they could hold out longer, allowing Konoha to provide timely rescue.

"After defeating Kumogakure and Kirigakure, you should discuss this proposal with the Uzumaki Clan."

Hiruzen concluded.

"Yes, Sensei."

Tsunade thought about it and agreed.

She could not think of a better plan for the moment, so she could only leave the choice to the Uzumaki Clan.

Natsuki thought to himself, What an old fox.

Hiruzen's objective was very clear.

First, he wanted the Sealing Jutsu and the Jinchuriki.

Second, he could use the relocated Uzumaki clansmen as leverage to partially control the Uzumaki Clan.

But this was an open scheme.

The Uzumaki Clan could not handle Kumogakure and Kirigakure on their own.

They could only rely on Konoha.

Besides, even though they were allies, Konoha could not help them for free.

Because facing Kumogakure and Kirigakure, both of which were also among the Five Great Villages, put immense pressure on Konoha. One wrong move, and they could end up surrounded by enemies on all sides.

That was why Tsunade did not refuse, even though she guessed Hiruzen's intentions.

"Sensei, Tsunade-sensei."

After leaving the Hokage's Office, Natsuki asked, "Can I go?"

"I want to go too!"

Nawaki said immediately.

"And me!"

Kushina said, not wanting to be left out.

"What are you all joining in for?"

Tsunade's face darkened, and she glared at them, saying, "All of you, go back to school!"

"Tsunade-sensei,"

Natsuki argued, "My current strength is already comparable to a Tokubetsu Jonin. I won't hold you back."

He had two reasons for wanting to go.

One was to unlock his character template.

Second, while this matter seemed dangerous, it actually was not as bad as it looked.

Konoha already had the advantage of initiative, and the team would be led by Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru.

If he encountered danger, they would surely save him.

Furthermore, he now possessed life-saving abilities like Shadow Assassin and the Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit.

"I'm going to broaden my horizons."

Natsuki added, "If it's truly dangerous, I'll just hide in the rear and help rescue people."

"Just let him go,"

Orochimaru said.

"What about me?"

Nawaki asked, unwilling to give up.

"Do you have Natsuki's strength?"

Tsunade countered bluntly.

"I..."

Nawaki opened his mouth, but ultimately had nothing to say.

Seeing this, Kushina did not say anything more either.

With her strength, she really could not help.

(To be continued.)