Chapter 1273: Operation_4

“Bad news?”

“Lord Ryuma suddenly became uncontactable. My Mind Body Switch Jutsu cannot capture Lord Ryuma’s Chakra.”

Yamanaka Fuu disclosed this extremely troubling intelligence.

“Are you sure?”

Upon hearing this news, Danzo couldn’t sit still. His gaze sharpened as he looked at Yamanaka Fuu, his tone noticeably changed.

Facing the pressure of Danzo’s direct gaze, Yamanaka Fuu spoke with difficulty, “Yes, absolutely. Since just now, I have been unable to contact Lord Ryuma using the Mind Body Switch Jutsu. Although other possibilities aren’t ruled out, the worst result is that Lord Ryuma… may have met with misfortune.”

The Mind Body Switch Jutsu is different from the Mind Body Switch Jutsu. The most special thing about this jutsu is that it allows communication with anyone’s inner thoughts within a certain range, facilitating the transmission of intelligence.

However, casting this jutsu is much more challenging than the Mind Body Switch Jutsu, which is a foundational secret technique of the Yamanaka Clan.

Even within the Yamanaka Clan, not many clansmen have mastered this secret technique.

This shows Yamanaka Fuu’s extraordinary talent.

Though young, he is already one of the few senior intelligence officers in Root.

The most satisfying aspect for Root members is that as long as one has ability, they can quickly become Danzo’s confidants, gaining some control of Root, transitioning from being a pawn to a player.

Moreover, Danzo does not shy away from such things.

The capable rise, the weak fall—this is the truest portrayal of Root’s internal world and the strict rules Danzo laid down for Root.

Upon hearing Yamanaka Fuu’s confirmation, Danzo took a deep breath, said nothing, and abruptly fell silent while sitting there.

After a long while, he slowly began to speak, “The Brain-eating Worm, has it not returned?”

Although Danzo knew that as a member of Root, when performing missions outside, one must be prepared to detach from life and death at any moment, upon hearing the news of Aburame Ryuma’s misfortune, he couldn’t help but feel a touch of sadness in his heart.

Aburame Ryuma… how long has he followed me?

Since the creation of Root, Aburame Ryuma has been one of the ninjas he has trusted, and one of the original members of Root.

Now in Root, of the first members, either they sacrificed themselves on the battlefield or retired due to severe injuries, only a few remain still working in Root.

Aburame Ryuma’s death reminds Danzo of the fleeting nature of time.

However, Danzo quickly concealed this sadness.

His position doesn’t permit himself to have emotional vulnerabilities.

Even in anger over such matters, he must learn to hide his true feelings, to not lose composure before anyone.

“No, there are no traces of the Brain-eating Worm returning… logically, by this time, it should have flown back. After all, when Lord Ryuma last contacted me, it was two hours before infiltrating the Hidden Rain Village. Given the distance from Hidden Rain Village to here, at the flying speed of the Brain-eating Worm, it wouldn’t take more than half a day to fly over.”

Yamanaka Fuu analyzed.

“It’s likely the Brain-eating Worm too was seen through by the enemy; that’s why it hasn’t flown back to bring the intelligence Lord Ryuma wanted to convey for the last time.”

Danzo sighed.

Thus, it is impossible to discern who killed Aburame Ryuma, and the intelligence from Hidden Rain Village remains entirely unknown.

Unexpectedly, after losing Hanzou, Hidden Rain Village still harbors such high-level ninjas capable of killing Aburame Ryuma.

Pain… what kind of existence is he exactly?

Why has such a Hidden Rain Ninja never appeared in the intelligence system provided by Kanzo to Root?

Or is Pain just an alias to hide the true identity?

Danzo speculated in his heart.

“How is it possible? Generally, the existence of a second Brain-eating Worm cannot be seen through, right.”

Yamanaka Fuu was utterly surprised.

“Nothing is impossible. In the Ninja Realm, there are countless wondrous individuals; though the probability is low, it is not impossible for Ryuma’s second Brain-eating Worm to be seen through.”

“If that’s the case, the situation is troublesome. Should we dispatch another investigative team to Hidden Rain Village to investigate?”

Yamanaka Fuu’s expression was serious.

“No need, since even Ryuma failed, sending other teams might also return fruitless, and more lives might be lost. Ultimately, from the moment Land of Demons intervened, the situation in Land of Rain has begun spiraling out of control.”

Danzo said solemnly.

“Then, how about dispatching reinforcements from the village?”

“That would likely provoke a war with Land of Demons. Currently, Konoha is not suitable for war with Land of Demons. The opponents are the Hidden Rain and that Pain; the ninjas from Land of Demons cannot be involved.”

Danzo remained rational.

The current situation is already very clear: although Land of Demons nominally supports Hidden Rain, they do not wish for a large-scale conflict with Konoha.

Therefore, the battlefield sides will only be the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain, with Land of Demons merely providing their endorsement to disrupt the actions of Land of Fire.

In causing trouble for Konoha and the Land of Fire, Land of Demons seems extremely enthusiastic.

They seem eager to weaken the influence of Konoha and the Land of Fire, posing a threat without any harm to themselves.

“Send my orders back to Konoha, let the members of Root there deliver a batch of Tailed Beast Forbidden Medicine.”

Upon hearing this command from Danzo, Yamanaka Fuu’s face changed slightly, then he nodded solemnly.

“Yes, Lord Danzo.”

“Go, consider using Hidden Rain Ninjas to test the potency of this medicine. After all, this Forbidden Medicine developed from Tailed Beast Chakra is intended for war.”

All to await the day he becomes Konoha’s Fifth Hokage!

In Danzo’s eyes, ambition shone brightly.