"Kakashi, put these into the storage scroll, and we'll split the loot once we're out of here!"
After killing Iwata Kumaji, Uchiha Yoichi and Kakashi went to the treasury of the Iwata Family. Since Iwata Kumaji left with most of the guards, the Iwata Family was exceptionally vulnerable.
Nothing could stop two Chunin, even if they used a lot of Chakra.
Kakashi was dazzled by the piles of cash in front of him. He had only earned a few thousand ryo from completing a D-Class Task, but now there were tens of millions of ryo in front of him.
'The captain made me do this, I actually didn't want to...'
Kakashi consoled himself internally, while quickly pulling out a storage scroll to seal the money, jewels, and other items from the treasury into the scroll, not even missing the small containers.
After packing up, Kakashi carefully placed the storage scroll into his ninja tools bag, then turned to see Uchiha Yoichi's disdainful look, and said seriously, "We can't leave any clues behind."
"Let's get out of here and head to Sanjo Town."
After saying this, Uchiha Yoichi and Kakashi leapt onto the rooftop and headed straight out of the city; the Sanjo Town that was mentioned was a small town on the border between the Land of Grass and the Land of Earth.
Fifty miles south of Sanjo Town is Shinobi Bridge, an important transportation route connecting the Land of Earth and the Land of Grass.
When the remaining guards of the Iwata Family returned, they found the Iwata Family completely robbed.
Seeing the chaos at the Iwata Family, the guard leader stumbled and ran out in a panic, shouting loudly, "Go, report to the Daimyo, this is all the doing of the Hidden Cloud Ninja!!"
Elsewhere, the Hidden Cloud Village ninjas who came to hunt down Uchiha Yoichi also arrived in the Land of Grass.
However, once there, they lost specific information about Uchiha Yoichi and needed to send someone to investigate.
"Have you found out where that Uchiha is?"
"Lord A, Lord Ossai, there's evidence that the target is on a mission in the Land of Grass; we've already sent people to find out where exactly."
Upon hearing this, A said, "The Land of Grass? That's good, kill him and then leave. If it were in Konoha, it would truly be troublesome!"
Ossai, feeling guilty and eager to prove himself, suggested to A, "A, how about I go clear out a few of the Konoha border posts..."
"Absolutely not, Lord Ossai."
A female Hidden Cloud Ninja spoke up, "We don't have a valid reason; if we do so, Konoha will retaliate in kind, and friction between the two countries might escalate into war!"
If they were hunting someone practicing the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the Hidden Cloud Village would certainly have the justification, but clearing out Konoha's border posts would be seen as an act of war by Konoha.
At that point, the two Great Ninja Villages would certainly go to war, and the Hidden Rock Village would rejoice.
A said, "Ossai, first kill that Uchiha who obtained the secret technique from you."
"Understood, A."
The seven-member Hidden Cloud team consists of a liaison to the village, two for intelligence transmission, and the remaining four are formidable warriors.
After some time, the Hidden Cloud Ninja who went to gather intelligence returned, but his expression was troubled as he entered and said, "Lord A, this is bad. Now the entire capital of the Land of Grass is circulating rumors that we, Hidden Cloud Ninja, killed Minister Iwata of the Land of Grass and looted the assets of the Iwata Family, as well as killed a relative of Minister Kawaki of the Land of Earth..."
"Damn it, why am I unaware of such a mission!"
Upon hearing this, A was stunned and angrily shouted, then turned to look at Mabui beside him; she shook her head to indicate she was also unaware.
If there really was such an assassination mission, it would definitely be A-Class or S-Class, and nearly the whole Land of Grass would know about it; internally within the Hidden Cloud, it would be judged as a task failure.
"Lord A, it's likely that other Ninja Villages are framing the Hidden Cloud Village; after all, before we came to the Land of Grass, Lord Raikage didn't give us any warnings..."
"Then it must be a setup by others; damn it, don't let me catch you!"
Mabui suddenly speculated, "Lord A, could it be that Uchiha who learned the Lightning Release Chakra Mode? That's Lord Raikage's signature Jutsu; if someone uses it, it could easily be mistaken as our doing."
With Mabui's suggestion, other Hidden Cloud Ninja mostly understood, and they all showed anger.
They stole their secret technique and now blamed the assassination of noble ministers on the Hidden Cloud Village; it's infuriating!
"C, quickly investigate that guy; after you find him, I want to gouge out his eyes!"
"Yes, Lord A!"
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After arriving at Sanjo Town, Uchiha Yoichi and Kakashi found a hotel to stay in.
Once in the town, he and Kakashi had changed out of all their ninja attire and used Transformation Jutsu, so no one could guess that these three were ninjas.
After entering the room, Uchiha Yoichi released the Transformation Jutsu and the illusion technique on the red-haired female Grass Village Ninja.
After breaking free from the illusion technique, the red-haired female Grass Ninja kicked her legs to retreat but quickly found herself backed into a corner.
"Don't be nervous, I'll ask you a few questions, and if you answer incorrectly, you'll become a trophy for my subordinate here."
Uchiha Yoichi pointed to Kakashi, who was standing with arms crossed and holding a sword. Kakashi spoke deadpan after hearing this.
The red-haired female Grass Ninja looked at Uchiha Yoichi and Kakashi with some fear and then silently nodded.
Uchiha Yoichi went straight to the point and asked, "Are you of the Uzumaki Clan? Just now the Grass Ninja team, you should be the Perception Ninja of the squad. Also, the teeth marks visible on your arm, they indicate biting quickly heals injuries, so the Grass Ninja treated you as a healing blood bag."
Uchiha Yoichi's words made the red-haired female ninja tremble all over, and Kakashi, standing by, listened to those words with a serious look on his face.
No wonder the captain insisted on bringing back this female ninja; the Uzumaki Clan, Perception Ninja, biting her can heal injuries...
Upon hearing this, Kakashi also realized the value of this female ninja; this wasn't something a B-Class mission could compare to.
"...I am of the Uzumaki Clan."
"What's your name?"
"...Minami."
"Do you have any relatives left in the Grass Village?"
"...No."
"Then you're not going back to the Grass Village; come with me to Konoha!"
Just as Uchiha Yoichi finished speaking, he noticed a flash of resistance in Uzumaki Minami's eyes; he imagined a possibility and continued,
"To be clear, it's coming with me to the Uchiha; there are quite a few in the Uchiha with not-so-great relations with Konoha, myself included. Come with me to the Uchiha, you don't need to worry about what Konoha will do to you!"
After hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Kakashi directly slapped his forehead.
He knew Uchiha Yoichi and the village had a rocky relationship, but saying it so openly seemed traitorous... Plus, he also said there were many in the Uchiha like that, which truly embarrassed him as a Konoha Chunin.
Uzumaki Minami also pondered after hearing, and if she said she wanted to leave, it wouldn't be realistic; the other party knew she was of the Uzumaki Clan and had these abilities. If she wanted to leave, she might directly get a cut.
But Uzumaki Minami didn't like Konoha; otherwise, when she fled from the Land of Whirlpools, she could have gone straight to Konoha rather than cross the Land of Fire to the Land of Grass.
However, Uchiha Yoichi's words about not having a good relationship with Konoha somehow managed to convince her. After thinking for a few minutes, Uzumaki Minami finally responded,
"Alright."