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Chapter 726: Leaked Intelligence and the Arrival of the Mist Shinobi!
Chapter 726: Leaked Intelligence and the Arrival of the Mist Shinobi!
Midnight, the main bastion of the central front line!
Bang!
A white mist appeared in the room.
The figure on the bed slowly rose, gazing at the small creature that had materialized before them.
"Lady Yaya!"
A soft and gentle voice echoed within the room.
It was a Ninja Cat! After the Uchiha clan in Konoha was annihilated, the Ninja Cat clan naturally gravitated towards the Uchiha clan residing in the Skyguard Tower.
This white Persian-like Ninja Cat, Chouyue, was also Yaya Uchiha's summoning beast.
As Yaya Uchiha's status changed, so did the Ninja Cat's position within its clan, and now it held a significant standing.
Why didn't the Ninja Cat clan seize the opportunity to break free from the Uchiha's control and establish their own faction?
There were reasons for this! Aside from previous contractual obligations, the Ninja Cat clan excelled in intelligence and networking but was extremely weak in combat.
In the ninja world, weakness was a sin!
Without the protection of the Uchiha clan, the Ninja Cat clan might have been enslaved or wiped out long ago.
As long as the Uchiha clan existed, the Ninja Cat clan would never leave their protection.
Currently, the Ninja Cat clan could be considered part of the Skyguard Tower's faction, similar to how the Sarutobi clan's summoning beasts were affiliated with Konoha.
Transmitting intelligence was one of the most crucial roles of these summoning beasts.
With a small number, it was naturally impossible to perform such tasks, but with sufficient numbers and the appropriate techniques, it became feasible.
The Sarutobi clan's summoning beasts, although numerous, couldn't accomplish these tasks due to their limited intelligence.
While the Ninja Cat clan lacked combat prowess, they were exceptionally useful in intelligence gathering, which was why they were under the Uchiha's protection.
"Is there something urgent?"
Yaya Uchiha, dressed in a form-fitting mesh bodysuit, her cold and alluring face illuminated by the moonlight, exuded unparalleled elegance.
She didn't question the interruption of her rest.
Unless it was an emergency, the Ninja Cat wouldn't have disturbed her.
"Lady Yaya, there's an urgent secret report!"
Chouyue respectfully spat out a piece of paper.
It wouldn't have taken the initiative to use the Reverse Summoning Technique to appear before its contractor otherwise.
Among the entire Ninja Cat clan, only Chouyue possessed this ability; no other Ninja Cat had a contract with Yaya Uchiha.
The process of intelligence transmission involved other ninjas with contracts with the Ninja Cats delivering information to them, dismissing the summoning technique, and then returning to Kozatsu Town, the Ninja Cat clan's settlement. From there, they would pass the information to Chouyue, who would then use the Reverse Summoning Technique to deliver it to Yaya Uchiha.
This process was somewhat complex but highly discreet and efficient.
The Skyguard Tower wouldn't use this intelligence system for non-critical information.
Upon seeing Chouyue, Yaya Uchiha instantly understood that there was vital intelligence.
Taking the paper from Chouyue, she casually tossed a bottle of Mugientan to it as a reward.
"Thank you, Lady Yaya!"
Chouyue dismissed the summoning technique and left with the Mugientan.
Mugientan was the Ninja Cats' favorite, so the Uchiha clan used it as a form of 'currency' for payment.
Yaya Uchiha, bathed in the moonlight, finished reading the paper.
"Have we finally caught the big fish?"
A smile appeared on her lips, like the thawing of an iceberg, bringing life to all things.
The next day!
Tang Ping was pulled out of the laboratory by Yasei No Yuki.
As the manager of the intelligence department, she had the authority to do so.
"What, you mean...?"
After hearing the report, Tang Ping understood why it was brought to his attention.
The Dragon Ground Hole!
The big fish they had been trying to catch for so long had finally taken the bait.
To reel in this big catch, the Skyguard Tower had endured numerous losses.
But it was all worth it.
The value of a sacred site was immeasurable; even if the losses were ten or a hundred times greater, they wouldn't hesitate.
Although the Skyguard Tower had the financial resources to rebuild a sacred site, the issue was time.
For example, it had taken Tang Ping over a decade to develop the Sacred Valley of Spring to its current state.
Creating a new sanctuary from scratch would indeed require an extensive amount of time, even if not as exaggerated as before.
That's why he deliberately baited them, enforcing the rules to lure them into the Dragon Ground Hole.
One might say he lacks martial ethics, but in the cruel and ruthless world of ninjas, his methods are actually quite restrained.
"Pass my orders down the line...!"
Tang Ping ignited the intelligence report in his hand with flames and simultaneously assigned a task to Yasei No Yuki.
Since the prey had taken the bait, it was time to reel them in.
"Yes!"
Yasei No Yuki nodded.
Passing on commands was naturally part of her job.
Moreover, her Solitude Academy had cultivated numerous talents within this system, ensuring both capability and loyalty.
Indeed, she had recruited gifted orphans into the Skyguard Tower's intelligence department.
However, unlike the Root, these orphans were not brainwashed into becoming killing machines; they were given normal jobs, albeit with some risks.
In the ninja world, even farmers faced dangers from natural disasters and human-made calamities, so being an intelligence officer was already a decent choice.
And the treatment of intelligence officers was excellent, even within the Skyguard Tower. In other places, it would be considered an incredibly generous offer.
Additionally, there was a retirement system in place!
Every aspect had been carefully considered, which was why Yasei No Yuki, the academy director known for her exceptional care for children, recommended gifted orphans to join the intelligence system.
She was well aware that without her intervention, these individuals would never have had the chance to enter the intelligence department.
The Contribution Value System had elevated the status of ninjas, air corps, intelligence officers, and other professions, leading to intense competition for these roles.
As for the dangers?
First and foremost, the ninja world was inherently perilous.
The generous treatment and compensation alone were enough to make people overlook the risks, driving them to pursue these positions with fervor.
Soon, Tang Ping's orders were disseminated.
He then left the Skyguard Tower.
Meanwhile, the Mist Village officially joined the Great Ninja War, making a grand entrance.
Led by the Fifth Mizukage, Chomei Mei, a massive steel fleet blockaded the Skyguard Tower's coastline, detaining all incoming vessels and declaring their unwavering opposition to the Skyguard Tower.
Alongside this news, the daimyo and nobles agreed to temporarily entrust the Land of Water to the Mist Village.
However, this announcement was incredibly low-key, simply posted in the most remote areas, making it seem almost secretive.
With this move, the Mist Village gained a sense of legitimacy in managing the Land of Water, making it easier to assimilate the country.
The four great ninja villages, along with dozens of smaller ones, and their respective nations, formed an impenetrable blockade around the Skyguard Tower.
Everyone believed that capturing the Skyguard Tower was only a matter of time.
Even as the frontlines reported difficulties, the daimyo and nobles began vying for spoils of war, their greed overshadowing the ongoing battle.
Internal conflicts were their specialty!
While the daimyo and nobles might not know how to defeat their enemies, they were experts when it came to claiming benefits.
As the Skyguard Tower faced mounting challenges, Tang Ping arrived at the Rain Village, accompanied by Hyuga Tsukimi.
He still had some time before the decisive battle plan in Konoha was set in motion, so he could take care of some personal matters here.
His personal matters involved observing a surgery for the Akatsuki's 'newcomer' and having some fun.
The fact that Tang Ping would visit for surgery during such a significant war indicated the uniqueness of the procedure.
This surgery could steal the Bloodline Limit of others and make it one's own.
If performed by anyone else, this surgery would undoubtedly be a scam, but this particular surgeon was the real deal.
His name was Hiryuko, the very person Orochimaru had been tasked with finding.
Moreover, Orochimaru's efficiency was astonishing; not only did he locate the individual, but he also facilitated their introduction into the Akatsuki organization.
Therefore, Tang Ping's visit was to witness this surgeon's procedure.
(End of Chapter)
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