Chapter 53: A Spy? No, a Top Talent
Inside the Shukaku's Strongest Service Area.
After several years of operation, many things have changed here.
For instance, that once-glamorous psychological counselor has now become the noble matriarch of the Hatake Clan.
And for example, the bunny girl greeter at the gate who once made one of the Sannin suffer a crushing defeat is now a supervisor.
Furthermore, various vendors have opened in the plaza, selling fried noodles, fried rice noodles, barbecue, and more, providing tourists with a wider variety of gourmet choices.
Additionally, next to the three main buildings, a new small building has appeared.
On it, it is written:
[Talent Recruitment Entrance!!!]
That's right, it has become this blatant.
Moreover, this isn't the only location; there is also one over in the Land of Rain.
After all, the presence of the Chinoike Clan and the Uzumaki Clan in Hidden Sand Village has long ceased to be a secret.
Yet after all these years, who has come to pick a fight with Hidden Sand Village? Who would even dare to pick a fight with Hidden Sand Village!
Originally, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning had mentioned the Chinoike matter to the Third Raikage.
But then what? He didn't consider how the Third Raikage was able to hold a grandson now!
As for the Daimyo's condemnation, it was 'read but not replied to.'
What a joke. They don't even respect the Daimyo of the Land of Wind, so why would they care about you, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning?
However, that letter of condemnation didn't even reach the hands of the Land of Wind's Daimyo. Currently, over seventy percent of the officials in the Land of Wind are Saito's people.
The remaining thirty percent are all relatives of the Daimyo, and they all belong to the group of people without talent.
But the minister in charge of diplomatic affairs happened not to be among those relatives. Thus, that letter of condemnation was sent directly to Hidden Sand Village by that minister.
Therefore, two years ago, Saito announced this plan within Hidden Sand Village.
Not a single person opposed it! Even Elder Yuuto, who used to be the most opposed, is now a loyal follower of Saito.
Furthermore, Saito also established dedicated recruitment points at the service area and the Trade City.
He was telling the Ninja World:
Hidden Sand Village, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, has begun to absorb talent and Ninja Clan!
If you are still regretting not joining before the Five Great Ninja Villages were established, then the opportunity is before you once again. Do not hesitate!
Limited spots! Join early, enjoy early!
At this moment, outside the recruitment building in the service area.
A woman with golden hair and round-rimmed glasses walked in.
Her face was full of gentleness, but her heart was complicated.
Because before she came, that great figure had told her that as long as she completed this mission, she would be allowed to retire and live a peaceful life!
So she came.
But when she saw the mission contents, she suspected someone was playing her.
After all, who would write a spy mission so ridiculously?
[Mission Content: Take this Gold Card to the recruitment building of Hidden Sand Village to apply. After succeeding, work diligently and find out the details of the Third Kazekage's Summoned Beast and the physical condition of the older generation in Hidden Sand Village!]
Look at this, what kind of mission is this!
What do you mean 'just take this card and apply'? Is this what a spy should do!
Who goes undercover like this? Can someone who goes undercover like this even be a serious spy?
Whoever wants this job can have it, anyway she...---
"Name?"
"Yakushi Nonō."
"What is your strength level?"
"Chunin."
"Do you have any specialties?"
"I know basic medical Ninjutsu."
"Where are you from?"
"A wandering Ninja."
"A rogue Ninja?"
"Uh... technically... yes."
"Don't be nervous. Hidden Sand Village is a very inclusive Ninja village. As long as you weren't heinous or committed crimes in the past, and you follow Hidden Sand Village's laws and regulations after joining, no one will target you.
Alright, take your registration form, go next door for an inspection and stamping, and then you can get on the bus to Hidden Sand Village."
The Hidden Sand Village Ninja sitting at the desk handed the form to Nono and spoke to her with a smile.
"Eh, is it done just like that?"
"Yes, do you have any other questions?"
"Then... then what is this card for?"
As she spoke, Nono took out the Gold Card she had been keeping in her pocket.
Printed on the Gold Card were:
[Exclusive Talent]
[Come Quickly]
Eight large characters.
Before Nono could finish her sentence...
She saw the staff member in front of her already stand up.
"My lady, could you let us verify this card!"
"Oh, oh, alright."
With that, she handed the card to the other party.
"Please wait a moment!"
Soon, that staff member came running back.
"Sorry to keep you waiting! I didn't expect you to actually possess a Gold Card made by the Kazekage-sama! You should know that these can only be manufactured by the Kazekage-sama, and only talents who have caught the Kazekage-sama's eye can own them! Each one is worth a fortune! The back of the card has an anti-counterfeiting mark specially made by the Kazekage-sama!"
"???!!!"
[What are you saying! A card only the Kazekage-sama can make! Does that mean my spy career is about to be exposed! Is it too late for me to run now!
Damn Danzo! Could it be he wants me to just go die!]
---
Konoha Village.
Inside the Root underground base.
"Achoo!"
"Who is plotting against this old man? That damn Hiruzen, to actually give me so few people! What can I do with so few people!"
"Has the Gold Card from Orochimaru's side been put back?"
"Reporting to Danzo-sama! It has been put back, guaranteed to be identical!"
"Very good!"
"Doesn't the Third Kazekage claim to turn no one away? Doesn't he write that he's willing to accept wandering Ninja Clan and wandering Ninjas? Very good! Then this old man will grant his wish. I'll send a 'talent' over to him and let him understand what the true malice of the world is!"
"Calling himself a 'Chess Player,' what a joke! It's only because I, the darkness of shinobi, haven't made a move!"
---
Inside the service station.
By now, Yakushi Nonō was already being 'protected' by two Hidden Sand Village Jonin as she boarded a bus.
In the name of: Protection!
Setting off along with Nono was also a small Ninja clan, about twenty people or so.
Everyone kept to themselves, not interfering with one another.
"Father! Actually, we didn't have to come out at all. I believe that with us and the other families in our alliance, the Third Mizukage wouldn't dare do anything to us!
And what if Hidden Sand Village isn't as the rumors say! If Kirigakure comes hunting us down..."
[Setting for this text: The conflict between civilians and Ninja Clan in Kirigakure has always existed. The Third Mizukage vigorously developed the village in his prime, training a group of excellent civilian Ninjas and some family Ninjas loyal to him, and then in his later years, he began to suppress the Ninja Clan.]
"It won't happen! The Chinoike and Uzumaki Clans are the best examples!
As long as we reach Hidden Sand Village, we will be safe!
Dare? I think the Third Kazekage is already impatient!
I can no longer see hope in Kirigakure! I once advised the Clan Head to move and evacuate, but the Clan Head thought I was being alarmist.
So, I brought you all out. How many Ninjas do a few Ninja Clan even have? How can they compete with this Kirigakure!
Staying in Kirigakure is a dead end!"
"But, Father, we could completely go into hiding..."
"It's useless! As long as the Five Great Ninja Villages want to look, they can always find us.
Child, you must remember!
Only the Five Great Ninja Villages can contend with the Five Great Ninja Villages!"
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