Chương 107: A Special Secret Mission for Yang Cheng?

Because she was in a great mood, Rino Yamanaka cooked a big feast that evening to celebrate, and planned to tell Inoichi Yamanaka the good news when he got home.

But when Yamanaka Inoichi returned home, he always looked worried.

Especially when Rino Yamanaka told him about Yosei and Ino, he sighed deeply.

As a long-married couple who had been together day and night, Rino Yamanaka naturally noticed that her husband was acting strangely, but Inoichi Yamanaka didn't bring it up.

Rino didn't ask any further questions.

It wasn't until Yamanaka Inoichi called Yosei to the yard after dinner that Rino, who was originally clearing away the dishes, realized that Yamanaka Inoichi's worries stemmed from Yosei, and out of concern, she secretly followed him.

Before returning home, Yamanaka Inoichi was actually in the Hokage's office, and with him was Mitarashi Anko, Yoshinori's current teacher.

In the Naruto world, Yang Cheng's adoptive father and mentor are arguably the people he is closest to.

When Yamanaka Inoichi and Mitarashi Anko saw each other, they could roughly guess that the Third Hokage's search for them might be related to Yang Cheng.

Indeed, that was the case. The Third Hokage summoned Yamanaka Inoichi and Mitarashi Anko primarily because he wanted Yang Cheng to carry out a relatively dangerous mission.

The mission was to infiltrate Orochimaru's inner circle. The Third Hokage received reliable intelligence that when Yang Cheng was in the Forest of Death, his talent and abilities earned Orochimaru's high approval, and Orochimaru even considered taking him away at that time.

I had previously harbored secret thoughts and let Orochimaru go.

However, now that the opponent has returned with renewed force, the Third Hokage always felt that Orochimaru's visit this time was not just to make a show of himself, but rather that he had ulterior motives towards Konoha.

The Fourth Hokage died to seal the Nine-Tails, Tsunade and Jiraiya left the village one after another, and Tsunade herself was too old to fight anymore.

If Orochimaru really had some kind of conspiracy against Konoha, the Third Hokage was very worried that Konoha would suffer as a result.

This is why the Third Hokage had the idea of sending Yang Cheng to infiltrate Orochimaru's inner circle.

Orochimaru's whereabouts are elusive. If an undercover agent provides clues, they can keep track of his movements and take precautions against his schemes.

Of course, going to Orochimaru's side, who is cruel and cold-blooded, is undoubtedly a very dangerous thing, but the Third Hokage had his reasons for choosing Yang Cheng.

On one hand, Yang Cheng is Anko's student, so Yang Cheng can be considered Orochimaru's grand-disciple.

Another reason is that Yang Cheng possesses a certain degree of self-defense ability, as evidenced by his performance in the Chunin Exams preliminary rounds.

The Third Hokage confirmed this.

One of the principles of a ninja is to obey orders. Originally, the Third Hokage could have directly assigned orders to Yang Cheng, who was already a ninja.

However, considering that Yang Cheng is still just a child, and that he doesn't want Yang Cheng to have any close relationships with the people around him, which would create a rift with the village, he asked Hongdou to discuss the matter with Yamanaka Inoichi.

"I disagree with this. Even if it's for the sake of the village, Yang Cheng shouldn't go. Instead, I should go to Orochimaru's side."

Compared to Yang Cheng, I am Orochimaru's personal disciple, and I'm already a Special Jonin. Aren't I more suitable than Yang Cheng, a mere Genin?

"Lord Hokage, Yang Cheng is still just a kid. I don't think he's capable of handling such a dangerous and important mission."

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's plan, Anko and Yamanaka Inoichi almost simultaneously voiced their objections.

Compared to Yamanaka Inoichi, who only looked unwell, Anko, who was impulsive and had a fiery temper, was practically pointing at the Third Hokage and cursing him.

Anko was indeed one of the candidates to infiltrate Orochimaru's inner circle, but she was not as suitable as Yang Cheng.

Although a direct disciple is certainly closer than a grand-disciple, But Anko rejected Orochimaru back when he betrayed the village. Now that she's rushing to offer herself up, do you think Orochimaru will believe her?

Secondly, Anko's murderous intent towards Orochimaru was too great, and her own personality was too impulsive, making her unsuitable for undercover work.

In comparison, Yang Cheng is different. Although he is young, he is steady and mature.

He possesses considerable strength and is also a fellow disciple of Orochimaru.

Orochimaru greatly admires talented ninjas, so the possibility of Yang Cheng successfully infiltrating the enemy camp is quite high.

After some discussion, the matter could not be settled, and Yamanaka Inoichi said that he needed to ask Yosei for his opinion.

Anko, meanwhile, was kicked out by the ANBU ninjas while cursing and swearing.

After Yamanaka Inoichi and Azuki left, three more figures appeared in the shadows of the office.

These three figures were none other than the former comrades of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and now members of the Konoha Elders: Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.

"Hiruzen, that girl Anko is getting more and more arrogant. She actually pointed at you, who is both the Hokage and your master, and cursed you."

"Well, after all, it concerns her disciple, so it's normal for her to react this way."

Koharu Utatane, as always, acted like she was old and condescending, while Homura Mitokado, as always, tried to smooth things over.

Danzo, leaning on his cane, looked at the Third Hokage as soon as he appeared and sneered, "Hiruzen, you are too soft-hearted and not suitable to be Hokage at all."

You should do as I said, plant a seal of obedience on that genin named Minami Yoshinari, and then throw him next to Orochimaru.

A ninja's duty is to obey orders, but you insist on playing the Will of Fire game.

That's how the Uchiha clan used to be, and now you're planning to do the same thing.

"Itachi Uchiha is one thing, he's loyal to Konoha, but this genin named Nanku Yoshinori, can you guarantee he won't actually follow Orochimaru in the future?"

Sending Yang Cheng to Orochimaru's side as a spy was indeed Danzo's initial suggestion and idea.

Orochimaru developed a certain interest in Yang Cheng, based on information provided by Root ninjas.

Danzo wanted Yosei to go to Orochimaru's side, and not just for the sake of the village, as he claimed.

In this Konoha Crush plan, Danzo was also in cahoots with Orochimaru.

Once Orochimaru kills the Third Hokage, Danzo will become the new Hokage.

However, Danzo did not trust Orochimaru, which is why he suggested planting a cursed seal on Yosei and letting it enter the Root. This way, even if Yosei was later controlled by Danzo, he could use it to eliminate Orochimaru.

"Danzo, I am the Hokage. I don't need you to teach me how to do things!"

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's words, Danzo was instantly enraged. After leaving behind the words, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, you will regret this!", he finally turned and stormed off in anger!