Operating within the borders of Konoha for an extended period, getting close to and possibly assassinating high-profile figures…
Gojo Kaigetsu felt a sense of urgency. He couldn't allow such a dangerous spy to operate within Konoha; it was crucial to identify and eliminate this threat as quickly as possible.
Imagine the scenario!
A 15-year-old prodigy like Sasori was able to assassinate the Third Kazekage. Ninja tactics can't be easily classified by rank alone, whether it's Kage, Jonin, or Chunin.
Without knowing what deadly techniques the shinobi from the Hidden Cloud Village might possess, the situation was extremely dangerous.
There's an old saying: while a thief can hide for a thousand days, no one can guard against a thief for that long.
If the spy managed to establish roots in Konoha, it would be incredibly difficult to root them out. And if, by chance, Minato or Kushina were to die at the hands of a Cloud ninja spy…
Everything would be ruined!
Such a scenario was absolutely unacceptable. He vowed to hunt down and capture the spy infiltrating Konoha!
Gojo Kaigetsu declared his intention.
"But how did a Cloud Village ninja evade the Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan?"
"Konoha has long been able to catch a large number of spies from the major nations each year, thanks to the Byakugan. Ordinary people, without chakra, would struggle to access any sensitive information even if they did infiltrate Konoha."
"If my printing factory was involved, it would have been more obvious, and it would've been targeted before it even became significant."
"So… Has the Cloud Village figured out a way to bypass the Byakugan?"
The Byakugan has always been one of the best methods for detecting enemy ninjas. If someone found a way to counter it, Konoha's intelligence-gathering advantage would be severely diminished.
Modern ninja warfare relies heavily on information-intelligence is key!
"No, something's not right. If the Cloud Village had really cracked the Byakugan, Konoha's prosperity wouldn't just drop slightly-it would have plummeted. But there's been no drastic change."
"The rise and fall of Konoha's prosperity is absolute. This means that bypassing the Byakugan must be extremely difficult, or it could be a unique bloodline limit that only a few individuals possess…"
Thinking along these lines, Gojo Kaigetsu felt the pressure ease a bit. If that's the case, it's much more manageable.
He was just about to use the unique information transfer methods of the Anbu to summon his loyal and capable subordinate, Kakashi.
But as he reached out to do so, he noticed through his black blindfold that Kakashi's chakra was rapidly approaching.
A mutual journey, it seems.
In a few moments, Kakashi was kneeling on one knee, his head lowered as he reported from behind Gojo Kaigetsu: "Gojo-sama, I have urgent news."
"Oh? Kakashi, what is it?"
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"This afternoon, a woman claiming to be related to you arrived in Konoha. She's been placed in the village's guesthouse. Would you like to meet her?"
"Huh? A relative of mine?"
Gojo Kaigetsu was taken aback.
He was reincarnated into this world, inheriting all the memories of his previous life when he was around 14 years old. But as for relatives… he had never heard of any.
The Gojo family was an ordinary civilian family in the ninja world. For generations, none had possessed the talent to become a ninja. This was the first time Gojo Kaigetsu had ever been referred to in such a way-being called "relative" gave him an odd sense of being an influential figure.
Gojo Kaigetsu asked casually, "My relative… Is she a civilian or a ninja? How was it confirmed?"
"When she entered Konoha, a Hyuga clan ninja used the Byakugan to investigate her. She has some chakra, but not nearly enough to become a ninja."
"She claims to be from the Land of Flowers, and some of her experiences align with the past of your parents."
"Well, that's quite a surprising reunion~"
Gojo Kaigetsu squinted. Could there really be such a coincidence?
The system had just alerted him to the presence of a Cloud Village spy, and now a long-lost relative from the Gojo family suddenly appeared.
"What's her name?"
"Gojo Ai."
"Take me to see her."
…
Samui had settled into the guesthouse in Konoha.
Upon learning that she might be related to Gojo Kaigetsu, the guesthouse immediately arranged for her to stay in the best room available.
A soft bed, a view of the bustling nightlife, a cool evening breeze, and a pleasant climate…
These were all things Samui couldn't experience back in the Hidden Cloud Village.
"So, this is the environment of Konoha… How do their ninjas train in such a relaxed environment? They don't seem to have any sense of urgency."
Samui sat on the soft, white-sheeted bed, unconsciously rubbing her slightly sore shoulders. After spending a day walking around Konoha, she had firmly memorized the layout and the locations of several important buildings.
The Hokage's Office, the Ninja Academy, and a large, unfamiliar printing factory…
The prosperous Konoha seemed to have many things that Samui couldn't fully understand.
She didn't resist these new things; instead, she quickly integrated them into her life.
According to Raikage-sama's orders, she would be stationed in Konoha long-term as a Hidden Cloud operative. The more she blended in, the more effective she could be.
Of course, she hadn't forgotten her most direct order-to investigate the "Kousou Publishing House" that was selling forbidden books to the Hidden Cloud Village.
These books had corrupted the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer Bee's, ninja way. Raikage A couldn't tolerate it and wanted the publisher to pay in blood.
But after spending an entire day searching, Samui hadn't found any trace of the High Academy Publishing House.
"I'll have to continue looking tomorrow."
Samui switched hands and began massaging the other shoulder. "But if I approach Gojo Kaigetsu too quickly, won't that arouse his suspicion?"
"After all, I'm a relative he's never met before. If he chooses not to see me, I'll have to rely on my own efforts to gather intelligence in Konoha. That would take significantly more time and energy to achieve the same results."
"This mission might be one from which I can never return to the Hidden Cloud."
Samui sighed deeply.
No matter how much one trains, it's impossible to completely eliminate emotions and become a mere tool for carrying out tasks.
Alone in a foreign land, isolated within an enemy village, this mission was a psychological trial for her as much as a physical one.
If it were given to a less loyal, less determined ninja, they might not be able to withstand the loneliness. They might even fully integrate into Konoha, severing ties with the Hidden Cloud.
"But… I. Samui, a Jonin of the Hidden Cloud trained by the Third Raikage, will never let personal feelings shake my resolve to complete this mission."
Samui murmured, repeatedly reinforcing her ninja way in her heart.
At that moment, a knock came from the door.
Knock, knock, knock-
"Excuse me, is Miss Gojo Ai inside?"
He's here!
Samui took a deep breath, adjusting herself to the best possible state, then turned her gaze toward the door.
"Come in."
In her line of sight, the door handle slowly turned.
Entering the room was a man with white hair and a black silk blindfold covering his eyes.
Despite the slight differences from the intelligence photos, Samui recognized him instantly-
Gojo Kaigetsu!