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Chapter 146: Danzo, Prepare to Die
"Lady Konan, Ryuzetsu has sent the latest intelligence," Kameda reported respectfully.
"The Kumogakure delegation has arrived in Konoha to discuss convening the Five Kage Summit. Based on an analysis of existing intelligence from Konoha, with the Fifth Hokage in a coma, the candidate most likely to represent Konoha at the Five Kage Summit is the leader of Root, Danzo Shimura."
"Danzo Shimura!" Intense killing intent surfaced in Konan's eyes.
Over a decade ago, it was this old geezer who conspired with Hanzo the Salamander, using her life as leverage to force Yahiko to commit suicide.
There were three enemies she had vowed to kill in this life.
First was Hanzo the Salamander, who had already died at the hands of Nagato's Six Paths of Pain.
Second was Obito Uchiha.
The third was Danzo Shimura.
Her hatred for Danzo Shimura was second only to that for Obito Uchiha.
When Nagato was still alive, he had wanted to kill Danzo to avenge Yahiko.
Unfortunately, this old geezer had been turtling inside Konoha for over a decade. Unless they attacked Konoha directly, there was no opportunity to strike.
Back then, he had witnessed Nagato going berserk with his own eyes and seen the unrivaled power of the Rinnegan. He knew his actions would make him a target.
That was why he never dared to leave Konoha.
"Hmph!" Konan snorted coldly. "He wants to attend the Five Kage Summit? Danzo Shimura, I will absolutely not give you that chance!"
She had learned from Alex (Xiao) about Danzo Shimura's past and his obsession with the position of Hokage.
She couldn't let such an enemy get what he wanted.
He should die miserably, filled with unwillingness and resentment, falling just before becoming Hokage.
Seeing his lifelong efforts and obsessions turn to bubbles—Danzo's frustration would surely pierce the heavens.
Only in this way could she vent the hatred she had harbored for over a decade.
Kameda, Honoka, Samui, and Shion were all awed by the powerful aura that suddenly erupted from Konan.
It felt like a giant mountain crushing down on them. Great terror rose in their hearts, and they trembled, silent as cicadas in winter.
Seeing this, Konan retracted her aura immediately, suppressing her hatred for Danzo and her turbulent emotions.
That guy couldn't run away.
With her current power, revenge was just around the corner.
She then continued to ask, "Is there any other intelligence?"
"Yes." Kameda snapped back to reality, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
While terrified by Lady Konan's terrifying power, endless admiration also rose in his heart.
With such power, Lady Konan deserved to be the second sun of the ninja world, letting her brilliance shine upon the entire world.
Kameda became even more respectful. "Lady Konan, Might Guy, whom you were concerned about, led a team away from Konoha not long ago."
"Hmm?" Konan's interest was piqued. "Do you know where he went? And the reason for his departure?"
"The Sky Ninja Anbu followed from high altitude and confirmed his direction is the Capital of the Land of Fire. The mission for the squad members he took with him should be to handle the disappearance of Tenten's clan leader in the capital."
Kameda had learned from Honoka about the incident where she and Lady Konan had abducted Tenten's clan leader. Combined with the intelligence sent back by Ryuzetsu, it was easy to deduce the mission of Might Guy's team.
Might Guy actually left Konoha...
Alex smiled inwardly. He didn't expect that by a twist of fate, the death of that clan leader would cause Might Guy to leave.
The biggest threat was temporarily removed. Konoha was left with only Naruto, who couldn't support the village alone.
Konan naturally thought of this, but she needed further confirmation.
"How long has Might Guy's team been away from Konoha?"
Kameda calculated silently and quickly came up with an answer. "Less than two hours. From Konoha to the Capital of the Land of Fire, it takes over a day at Jonin speed. But his team isn't all Jonin; Tenten is only a Chunin. It's estimated that it will take them at least two days to reach the capital."
Two hours... two days.
Konan pondered.
At this moment, Might Guy was probably not far from Konoha's sphere of influence yet.
It would be better to wait for a period of time, let them completely distance themselves from Konoha, before setting off for Konoha.
Moreover...
Konan subconsciously pressed her hand to her chest.
After the previous battle ended, Alex (Xiao) had sent her a message saying that the stored senjutsu chakra in her body was almost exhausted.
She needed to refine it again.
During this time, Alex had been in her chest, silently absorbing natural energy and fusing senjutsu chakra.
If she also began to refine it, the speed of gathering senjutsu chakra would inevitably double.
Taking advantage of the gap while waiting for Might Guy to distance himself, she must refine and store more senjutsu chakra.
Konan looked at Kameda and ordered, "Have Ryuzetsu lead the team back. The reconnaissance mission on Konoha is over. After they return, distribute rewards to them based on their performance; ninjutsu, money, and Storage White Paper, execute according to the standards set previously."
"Yes!" Kameda bowed forward. "I will follow Lady Konan's orders."
He didn't stand up until Konan's figure disappeared from the deck.
He looked at Honoka and the other two. "Ryuzetsu and the others will be back soon. Help me categorize and prepare the rewards."
"Lady Konan said she would not be stingy with rewards for anyone who contributes."
Honoka, Samui, and Shion looked at each other, nodded, and said, "We'll do it right now."
"Good, follow me."
Kameda led the three to Storage Room No. 1.
Important items such as a large number of ninjutsu scrolls and cash were stored there.
A portion would be taken out as rewards for the Sky Ninja who went out on the mission this time.
A while later.
Ryuzetsu led over a dozen Sky Ninja back to the Sky Fortress.
She was dragged by Honoka to the underground hall on the first floor.
Looking at the raised platform in front and the group of Sky Ninja sitting below, she was a bit confused.
"Honoka, what's this for?" Ryuzetsu looked around. "Why don't I see Lady Konan?"
Honoka smiled mysteriously. "Lady Konan has important matters to attend to. This is now officially following Lady Konan's orders to distribute rewards to you."
"Rewards?" Ryuzetsu quickly shook her head and waved her hands. "It's my duty to work for Lady Konan. I don't need rewards."
"That won't do." Kameda chimed in. "Lady Konan said that a complete, well-functioning organization must be clear about rewards and punishments. You completed the mission successfully this time, so you should receive remuneration and rewards."
"Uh..." Ryuzetsu was speechless.
Hearing that it was Lady Konan's arrangement, she couldn't say anything more.
Honoka pulled Ryuzetsu to stand on the high platform.
Below, nearly a hundred Sky Ninja looked at her in unison.
Kameda walked up to Ryuzetsu and announced loudly, "According to Lady Konan's orders, Ryuzetsu's mission completion rating this time is Excellent. Special reward: a Fire Release ninjutsu scroll, five million ryo, and five sheets of Storage White Paper!"
Clap clap clap!
Thunderous applause erupted from below.
Ryuzetsu dazedly accepted the rewards, followed by the next Sky Ninja who executed the mission.
A total of eleven Sky Ninja received varying amounts of money and ninjutsu based on their contributions.
After the distribution ended, Kameda stood in the center of the high platform and shouted, "These are the rewards they received for executing the mission, personally issued by Lady Konan. You all saw it, right?"
"We saw it!" The response from below was uniform, loud, and vibrating.
"So, what is Lady Konan to us?"
"THE SUN!!!"
"Lady Konan's kindness can never be repaid, so how must we treat Lady Konan?"
"LOYALTY!!!!"
"LOYALTY....!!!"
The word was roared out by almost all the Sky Ninja, their expressions extremely excited.
Kameda roared along with them, very satisfied with the performance of the group of Sky Ninja.
It showed that his teachings during this period were very effective.
Lady Konan, one day, your subordinate will definitely make the entire ninja world shout loyalty to you!
.....
Inside a room.
Purple eyeshadow appeared on Konan's eyelids; she had entered Sage Mode to fully extract senjutsu chakra.
The surrounding walls were all made of top-quality soundproofing materials, so she wouldn't hear the roaring from the floor below.
The sky gradually brightened.
Konan opened her eyes indifferently and stood up to look out the window.
"It's time. Danzo, this will probably be the last time you see the sun."
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