Naruto, starting with immortality, I'm going to buy up the ninja world!

Chapter 143 Salamander Shinta: Actually, I'm an Undercover Agent

Amegakure, a village perpetually shrouded in heavy rain, saw its skies clear up on this day.

Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan stood together, looking at each other excitedly, while the Akatsuki members, even more excited, surrounded them and lifted them high into the air.

They cheered, they celebrated.

Today, Amegakure is undergoing a transformation.

"Alright everyone, now that Hanzo the Salamander is dead, let's plan our next move."

After finally being put down by the excited Akatsuki members, Yahiko called everyone together to discuss the next steps of the plan.

Nagato spoke.

"Yahiko, I think we should return to Amegakure immediately and bring the remaining Salamanders under control."

Xiao Nan nodded and said.

“That’s right. The teacher once said that we must nip it in the bud, otherwise those guys will come back with a vengeance. Even if Hanzo the Salamander is no longer around, we must avoid that possibility.”

“You’re right, we should return to Amegakure immediately.”

"Yes, we can't let any of those who manage to escape get away."

"Then what are we waiting for!"

"Let's go back now, Chief!"

Yahiko nodded.

"Alright, leave a bunch of people behind to deal with the bodies, the rest of you come back with us!"

Yes!

After leaving one team to deal with the bodies, the other Akatsuki members quickly returned to Amegakure with Yahiko and the other two.

Before even entering the village, they deployed men to block all exits leading to the outside world.

Yahiko and his two companions headed straight for the Amekage Building.

"Listen up, you inside! Hanzo the Salamander is dead! Give up resistance and surrender now!"

Yahiko shouted loudly in the direction of the Amekage Building, his voice carrying through every corner of the building thanks to the power of his chakra.

Just then, with a creak, the door of the Rain Shadow Building opened a crack, just wide enough for one person to pass through.

Everyone tensed up immediately.

A person walked out of the Rain Shadow Building.

"Salamander God Taro!"

Yahiko frowned as he looked at the man in front of him. Many Akatsuki ninjas gritted their teeth when they saw this guy. After all, the Salamander was known for his sycophancy in Amegakure. He was most likely to deceive his superiors and keep Hanzo of the Salamander happy, but he would show a completely different face to others.

"Chief Yahiko, I have been waiting for you here for a long time."

Nagato spoke.

"Salamander Jinta, give up the fight. Salamander Hanzo is already dead. It's not too late to surrender now."

"Surrender? Why should I surrender?"

The salamander looked puzzled.

"We were never enemies from the beginning, okay?"

As he spoke, he opened his arms wide and completely opened the door to the Rain Shadow Building.

Everyone gasped when they saw the scene inside the Rain Shadow Building.

"this!"

"You did all of this!"

"too frightening!"

"They're all dead!"

Are you a demon?

The members of the Akatsuki were all amazed.

The Rain Shadow Building was filled with corpses. All the people who had stayed behind in Rain Village were here, all of whom had been killed by the Salamander God and gathered in the hall.

"you!"

Yahiko clenched his fists immediately.

"Salamander God! Even if you wanted to protect yourself, you didn't need to kill so many people."

Sanshoku Shinta shrugged.

"Chief Yahiko, is it really okay for you to say that? Lord Amekage took quite a few people out with him, and none of them have come back alive."

Yahiko wanted to speak, but Nagato stopped him with a gesture.

"Salamander God, what did you mean when you said we were never enemies from the beginning?"

The salamander god grinned.

"I'll show you something and you'll understand."

As he spoke, he took a ring off his right hand and tossed it to Nagato.

Nagato grabbed it, opened his palm, and saw a pattern engraved on the ring that they knew all too well: a tree with thousands of leaves—the totem of the Chiba Merchant Guild.

Upon seeing the ring, Nagato and the others immediately understood that the Salamander God had been their teacher's man from the very beginning.

"Phew! As expected of a teacher."

Now that things have come to this, Nagato could only let out a long sigh.

"Alright, Chief Nagato, can you give me back the ring now? I still need it."

Nagato returned the ring to the salamander god.

Thank you.

Sanshoku Shinta put the ring back on and then said.

"Then congratulations to the three leaders for leading the Akatsuki to take over Amegakure. I believe that Amegakure will get better and better under your leadership."

After saying that, he swaggered through the crowd. The Akatsuki members made way for him, clearly annoyed. Although they were very unhappy, they naturally wouldn't attack him since their leader hadn't given the order.

After leaving the crowd, Sanshoku Shinta suddenly turned around.

"Oh right, three leaders, that person asked me to pass on a message to you, I almost forgot."

Upon hearing Sanshoku Jinda mention "that person," the three understood who he was referring to.

"What did that person tell you to say?"

"That person asked me to tell you that before you are fully prepared to face the cruelty of the ninja world, you can control all the channels of communication, impersonate Hanzo of the Salamander to win the battle against you, and rely on the prestige Hanzo of the Salamander accumulated during the Second Shinobi World War to continue to develop until you have developed enough strength to cope with external risks."

That's all for now. Hope we meet again someday.

This time, he truly left without looking back, departing with great nonchalance.

After all, what could be more graceful than ending an undercover mission and retiring successfully?

"Chief, what's next?"

Clearly, the salamander's proposal has tempted many people. If it is said to the outside world now that Hanzo the salamander is dead, it will probably attract the covetous eyes of others.

Continuing to act under the guise of Hanzo the Salamander's reputation is not necessarily a bad option.

"Alright everyone, let's go inside first. We still have a lot to do."

Grass Country, Chiba Trading Company Branch.

Inside the pavilion, Izuna sipped his wine in a cheerful mood, watching the koi swimming in the pond outside the pavilion, occasionally tossing a few peanuts into the water to feed the fish.

"Hey, Izuna, you seem to be in a good mood."

Tetsuya walked in from outside and greeted Izuna.

Izuna smiled.

"Of course I'm in a good mood! How could I, as your teacher, not be in a good mood when my student has achieved such success?"

"Haha, that's right, our disciple has made something of himself. We teachers are indeed happy for him. Let's have a drink together."

"Sure thing, come on, let's eat."

Izuna poured Tetsuya a glass of wine, the two clinked glasses lightly, and then drank it all in one gulp.

"Speak, what do you want from me? It can't be just about Yahiko and the others, right?"

"Hehe, you guessed right. There is something I want to tell you."

"what's up?"

"I intend to revive Tobirama Senju."

"Bam—!"

Upon hearing this name, the cup in Izuna's hand shattered.