C 94(2)

As Kain thought about this, his ambition grew infinitely.

He saw himself as a colonialist businessman across time and space, but his methods were relatively mild. In the ninja world, he had to be gentle, as there would always be overpowered descendants.

Compared to the world of Harry Potter, the ninja world was still in an uncivilized state. If Kain could handle Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu, he would have the chance to rule the entire planet.

Konoha Village Hokage Office

Today, apart from Sarutobi Hiruzen, there are only three other people in the room. In order to discuss this matter, Sarutobi Hiruzen had also asked Anbu to guard the door to prevent anyone from interrupting, like Tsunade, who never knocked.

"I called you here today because I want to tell you something confidential."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Namikaze Minato and Kato Dan. In case space isolation jutsu wasn't enough, Namikaze Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique and Kato Dan's Spiritualization Technique were the last possible defenses for Konoha Village.

"The last explosion wasn't caused by a spy from the Land of Thunder, but by someone you all know."

"Master Third Hokage, are you talking about... the merchant Kain?"

Kato Dan frowned slightly and guessed, as Danzo, the Hokage's assistant, had also revealed some related information to him recently. Now, hearing it confirmed by the Third Hokage, he immediately thought of another person.

"It's him!?"

Jiraiya looked surprised, then quickly asked, "Old man, how could it be that guy? Isn't he from Common background, and didn't he sell so many medicines to Konoha?"

"Jiraiya, the reason I didn't want you involved is that you're too impulsive. This matter concerns Konoha's secrets. Moreover, no matter what you hear here today, you must not reveal any of it after you leave to anyone!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped his pipe angrily, then glanced at Namikaze Minato, indicating that Jiraiya wasn't as composed as his apprentice.

"He was originally from Common background, but after Nawaki was injured, Kain took out a serum that could cure any injury, though it wasn't perfect. He approached Tsunade for help to perfect the serum, and Tsunade, hoping to save Nawaki, agreed."

Sarutobi Hiruzen continued, "After that, Hashirama cells were added to the Extremis virus serum, allowing Nawaki to control the Wood Style bloodline. Kain also injected himself with the serum, and now he possesses the same abilities as Nawaki. We know this clearly."

"At that time, Tsunade still wanted to convince Kain to join Konoha, but she never expected the relationship between Konoha's senior management and Kain to turn out like this."

"Not long ago, Danzo discovered that the medicines Kain sold had appeared in Kirigakure, violating our original agreement. Along with the risk of Wood Style leakage, Danzo decided to take action against Kain."

"Kain had previously shown space ninjutsu, so Danzo prepared a barrier to isolate space, based on the research of the Second Hokage. Even the Summoning Technique wouldn't work inside it. But it failed unexpectedly, and Anbu and Root forces lost five squads."

"Five squads!?"

Upon hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, both Kato Dan and Jiraiya showed anger on their faces. Those were twenty comrades who had just died.

At first, they thought it was a spy from Cloud Shinobi Village, but they didn't expect it to be Kain, a businessman.

Jiraiya then asked, "Old man, you told Minato to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"Perhaps only the Flying Thunder God Technique, being a space ninjutsu, can target the opponent's space ninjutsu. Otherwise, Konoha Village has almost no way to deal with him."

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head and shared with Namikaze Minato and Kato Dan the information he had gathered from Nawaki about the new Extremis virus.

"The resilience is amazing— even if his hands and feet are cut off, they can recover within seconds. At the same time, he is almost immune to poisons. Orochimaru tried four different types of snake venom on Nawaki, but none had any effect."

"He also has an extraordinary resistance to illusions. Nawaki's own illusions were mediocre, but now even Orochimaru's illusions have no effect on him."

These abilities, combined with an unstoppable space ninjutsu, made even Jiraiya silent. No wonder the old man felt uneasy. Although Kain's strength isn't overwhelming, he is incredibly difficult to deal with.

With the explosion that day, Konoha Village wouldn't be able to guard against such a person if he were provoked.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said solemnly, "I'm telling you this today because the two of you have a chance to deal with Kain if you join forces, but there is only one chance, so you must not act rashly."

"Kato Dan's Spiritualization Technique is very different from illusions. It is directly controlled by the spirit body, which may have an effect for a few seconds. Then, Namikaze Minato will use the Flying Thunder God to teleport in, either to kill or seal him."

"Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique is still newly learned. You must wait until you're fully proficient. At the very least, you must reach the level of the Second Hokage's technique."

"I'm telling you this in advance today because this matter is classified as an S-level task. Only the three of you and the Advisors know about it— no one else can be informed!"

"Moreover, you must act as if nothing has happened. Continue perfecting the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Spiritualization Technique. If necessary, Konoha will fully support you."

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke with a very solemn expression, his eyes sweeping over the three of them, especially Jiraiya.

Jiraiya replied with a displeased expression, "Don't look at me, old man. I promise that even Tsunade and Orochimaru won't get any information out of me."

"Alright, you're dismissed."

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