Chapter 512: The Inside Man!
Chapter 512: The Inside Man!
As the convoy turned a corner down the street.
Tang Ping and Uchiha Meika had already left the convoy.
The convoy supervisor was one of their men, so naturally, he wouldn't pay attention to this matter.
It wasn't that they couldn't use Genjutsu or similar means, but Genjutsu easily left traces, so this method was more useful.
This wasn't Genjutsu, and there was no way it would be seen through.
Since they had come to watch the show earlier, they were very familiar with this 'New Clan Territory' located on the edge of the village, so naturally, they didn't need a guide.
ANBU and surveillance were only arranged outside the clan territory, so there wouldn't be any inside, and the two directly used Transformation Technique to transform into Uchiha clan members and headed straight for the Second Elder's residence.
"Uchiha Fuyuki really deserves to die. He played such a good hand so poorly, so I said he's not fit to be the clan head!"
Tang Ping sighed as he walked.
He had once directly mocked Uchiha Fuyuki.
The other party might be a good husband and father, but he would never be a good clan head.
If Uchiha Meika took his place, the Uchiha clan would definitely be in a different situation now.
When others suspect you of having 'weapons of mass destruction,' it's best to actually have them.
If Uchiha Meika became the clan head, she would definitely put on a strong stance and wouldn't allow the Uchiha clan to relocate from the start.
Agreeing to the relocation was the biggest mistake.
Relocating was like 'implicitly' admitting that the matter involved the Uchiha clan, and the relocation of the clan territory in the village center was a form of punishment and compensation to the village.
Even without an official announcement, the villagers and the major ninja clans all held this view.
As dumb as a pig! It was Uchiha Fuyuki's actions that were beneficial to the Heavenly Castle, otherwise Tang Ping would have replaced the clan head long ago.
"Hmph, he really deserves to die!"
Hearing Tang Ping's mockery, Uchiha Meika snorted in dissatisfaction.
She had always been dissatisfied with the clan head's actions.
As they talked, they arrived at a mansion.
Knock, knock!
They knocked on the door.
This was a courtyard of several hundred square meters.
The size was similar to the Second Elder's previous residence, but the value was completely different.
One was in the village center, and the other was on the village outskirts, with a price difference of more than ten times.
So, the village leaders' behavior was truly ugly.
They had promised to compensate the Uchiha clan after the relocation.
But after several years, there was still no trace of the compensation, and the clan head, Uchiha Fuyuki, had been criticized for it.
He had spoken well of the Hokage faction. If it weren't for the clan head stepping forward, would the Uchiha clan have agreed to relocate with just a few words?
Now, the village center's territory had been divided up by the Hokage faction, and there was no sign of the compensation, which made the Uchiha clan angry.
This was no small sum.
The Uchiha clan, though they had the Security Division, had limited power, and with the ANBU watching them, they couldn't 'generate income.'
The clan members originally relied on shops, rentals, land, and other means to supplement their household expenses.
But now, these things no longer belonged to them, and the village leaders were clearly going to consume the entire Uchiha clan.
It was also because of this that Uchiha Fuyuki, originally from the Pigeon Faction, decided to take a stand and go all out.
Creak!
The wooden door opened.
A middle-aged Uchiha appeared before the two.
"You are... please come in!"
Before the man could finish his question, he froze, then opened the door to welcome them.
Genjutsu!
Uchiha Meika naturally wouldn't reveal her true identity to this man; the fewer people who knew their identities, the better.
So, controlling him with Genjutsu was the simplest solution.
After entering the courtyard, they saw an artificial mountain and a pond, but the area wasn't very large, and the craftsmanship was far inferior.
It was clear that after moving from the village center to the outskirts, the Uchiha clan had lost its aristocratic heritage.
The Second Elder was sitting in a small pavilion by the pond, sipping tea.
"You've finally arrived?"
The Second Elder made a welcoming gesture.
"???"
Tang Ping was puzzled, not understanding what this meant. Did he see through their Transformation Technique?
Transformation Technique is determined by strength, and the transformations of a Shadow Rank Powerhouse and a Genin are completely different.
If it was Orochimaru's Erasure Technique, it would be difficult for any powerhouse or Dojutsu user to see through it.
Although Konoha surely has people who can see through their transformation, but it's unlikely that they would be the ones to see through it.
"I know why you from the Hokage Faction are here, but this time I won't help you, please leave!"
The Second Elder mistook the two of them for people sent by the Hokage Faction.
These words also made Tang Ping realize why the other party was able to 'see through' their transformation instantly.
Because they didn't need to see through it at all.
Two ordinary people with no prior dealings arrived at his door, and at this time, as long as the Second Elder's IQ was online, he would think that they were pawns arranged by the Hokage Faction, asking him to help them.
If Shizuru hadn't died, he wouldn't mind dealing with the Hokage Faction.
But Shizuru, who was seen as the hope of the Pigeon Faction, had died.
Although the will stated that he 'committed suicide', everyone knew that it was definitely related to the village's higher-ups.
Under such circumstances, how could the Second Elder possibly have a good impression of the Hokage Faction? So, without even discussing it, he directly refused to communicate.
"Second Elder, you might have guessed wrong about some things!"
Uchiha Meika released her Transformation Technique.
Whoosh! The white mist dispersed, revealing her exquisite and beautiful fair-skinned face, looking at the Second Elder with her light pink eyes.
"It's you!"
The Second Elder naturally couldn't forget Uchiha Meika, and his gaze also fell on Tang Ping, who was watching from the side.
Although he didn't release his transformation, the fact that he was acting together with Uchiha Meika, and with this attitude of watching the show, it was clear who he was.
However, since Tang Ping didn't seem to have any intention of releasing his transformation, the Second Elder also knew that he wasn't too keen on getting involved. So, after nodding, he acted as if he didn't see Tang Ping and directly asked Uchiha Meika.
"Is there something you need my help with this time?"
Since they left the village, they hadn't returned. Now, with this sudden disguise, there must be something that required his cooperation.
"I have a plan that needs your cooperation, Second Elder!"
Meika naturally wouldn't waste time and directly stated her purpose.
"Why should I listen to you? You're no longer a member of the Uchiha Clan."
The Second Elder didn't agree.
After all, both sides were no longer part of the same clan, so it was natural to be clear about this.
"I can ensure that the Uchiha Clan retains more Fire Seeds. I wonder if the Second Elder is satisfied with this answer?"
Meika understood the Second Elder very well, so she came to him.
And she wasn't afraid that he wouldn't agree.
Because her plan only had benefits for the Uchiha, with no drawbacks.
The only drawback might be that it would weaken the potential of the Uchiha in Konoha in the future.
But now, without even a future, what's the point of talking about potential? So, it was only benefits with no drawbacks.
"...Let's hear it."
After a moment of thought, the Second Elder indicated for her to speak.
If she could truly ensure that the clan retains more Fire Seeds, how could he possibly refuse?
"The Sun Swap Plan..."
Meika outlined the general content.
They had to let him see the possibility of success before he would be willing to help them wholeheartedly.
"Indeed, if that's the case, I'll cooperate to the best of my abilities!"
Only now did the Second Elder understand the kind of terrifying power the Heian Tower possessed.
But as an elder who had devoted everything to the Uchiha Clan, he naturally hoped that the Heian Tower had as many trump cards as possible.
Therefore, not only would he cooperate fully, but he would also try to hand over everything that could be taken away.
If their plan succeeded, the items and clan members would definitely return.
If it didn't... why give any advantage to Konoha?
Don't be fooled by his affiliation with the Pigeon Faction; it doesn't mean he would compromise or surrender to Konoha. If it were the Senju Clan, that would be fine, but as for the Sarutobi Clan... he couldn't wait for them to die.
After settling this inside helper, the next step was to focus on other aspects.
(End of Chapter)
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