The Third Kazekage directly presented Kamishiro, the undercover agent candidate, with two options. One was to go undercover in Konoha, and the other was to be locked up in the high - security prison of Sunagakure Village as a deserter.
Kamishiro stared at the Third Kazekage in disbelief.
If he refused, he would be locked up in the high - security prison of Sunagakure Village.
The high - security prison in Sunagakure Village was no laughing matter. It was an extremely terrifying place.
The prison was located inside a mountain; there were no individual cells, and all the prisoners were locked up together.
Moreover, because of the supply shortage in Sunagakure Village and the ongoing war, there was hardly any food for the prisoners.
So... the prisoners in there would even eat people.
If he, with his scrawny body, entered the high - security prison, he'd be devoured within a day.
The Third Kazekage was a very domineering person and might really throw him into prison.
If he didn't want to go, he had to offer some bargaining chips.
So Kamishiro had to reveal his strength because that was the only bargaining chip he had.
But if he did that, he'd definitely have to go to the front line.
Kamishiro had never gone to the ninja school. He had taught himself ninjutsu and had no actual combat experience. Although he was strong, he didn't know how to fight at all.
Compared to going undercover in Konoha as an undercover agent, going to the front - line battlefield might be even more dangerous.
Kamishiro asked in bewilderment, "Uncle Kuitou, why me? There should be more suitable candidates, shouldn't there?"
Hearing Kamishiro's question, the Third Kazekage knew that Kamishiro had basically agreed.
The Third Kazekage shook his head and said, "No, in the entire Sunagakure Village, you're the only suitable one. You never go out, so hardly anyone in the village knows you. Moreover, you have the Kekkei Genkai. Most importantly, you're of my clan and you're loyal."
Kamishiro pursed his lips.
Loyal?
The Third Kazekage had misjudged him.
It's lucky he won't turn double - crosser.
The Third Kazekage said seriously, "Kamishiro, I know you're scared, but this task is yours. First, the undercover agent should be a low - key person in the village. The mission isn't a secret undercover one. Konoha will know you're from Sunagakure Village. Still, it's better that fewer villagers know about it.
Since Konoha will know you're from Sunagakure Village, the undercover agent must be able to arouse Konoha's interest. Ordinary ninjas won't do. There must be something special about the person.
You know the situation of our village. Konoha doesn't even care about our powerful ninjutsu, secret techniques, and even our pride, the Puppet Technique. So the only thing that can catch Konoha's attention is the Kekkei Genkai."
Kamishiro said incredulously, "Konoha will know I'm from Sunagakure Village? Then why would Konoha let a person from Sunagakure Village in?"
The Third Kazekage then told Kamishiro Ebizo's plan.
Kamishiro looked at him oddly and said, "So, you're planning to deceive Konoha by using me as a bargaining chip? Will that work?"
The Third Kazekage replied, "Right now, the whole Konoha must be on high alert. It's impossible to enter Konoha through normal means. So the chances of [The Plan] succeeding are quite high."
"There are no ninjas in Konoha with the [Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai], and they don't know much about it. To fill this gap, as long as they confirm there is no [Mondai] with you, Konoha should accept you and won't want you to die."
Kamishiro worriedly asked, "What if they dissect me like a lab rat for research?"
The Third Kazekage comforted him, "You can rest assured on this point. I told you, there are no ninjas in Konoha with the [Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai]. Once they get you, it means Konoha will have its first ninja with this [Kekkei Genkai]. They might even treat you like a precious gem."
"After all, [Kekkei Genkai] is a technique that can only be inherited genetically through blood relations. There's a chance your descendants will awaken the [Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai]."
Kamishiro's expression became even more peculiar. "You mean they'll use me as a breeding tool? No way! Without a foundation of feelings, that kind of thing won't be fun!"
The Third Kazekage scowled and said, "You brat, do you really want to carry on the bloodline for Konoha?"
Kamishiro embarrassedly scratched his nose. "No, no, I don't have that kind of thought..."
The Third Kazekage continued, "After [The Plan] succeeds, just act like you're from Konoha. Show your hatred for Sunagakure Village for using you as a bargaining chip. Do whatever the people in Konoha tell you to do and try your best to gain their trust."
"Your task is to gather intelligence on Konoha, including their ninjutsu, secret techniques, and so on."
"When [The Plan] starts, I'll perform the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation on your brain to deal with Konoha's memory - snooping."
"Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation is a ninjutsu that involves passing extremely small needles through the memory center of a person's brain to seal the target's memory."
"Don't worry. After the technique is lifted, the needles will disappear and your memory will be restored."
"After Konoha snoops on your memory, the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation will automatically be lifted."
Kamishiro shivered.
"Oh my god! Just thinking about needles being stuck into my brain is terrifying."
Moreover, he made a living with his wits. What if someone accidentally slips their hand and he turns into an idiot?
Kamishiro pleaded, "Uncle Third Kazekage, maybe Konoha won't snoop on my memories. So, let's skip the Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation."
The Third Kazekage shook his head. "No, this technique is a must. Since Konoha knows you're from Sunagakure Village, they'll definitely snoop on your memories. This is for sure. It's also for your safety. Don't worry. I'm very skilled at this technique. You don't need to be afraid. It'll only seal your memories after today. You won't forget your past memories."
Kamishiro muttered to himself in annoyance.
How could he not be worried? It's not him who's getting the hard time, so it's easy for him to give advice when he's not the one in trouble.
The Third Kazekage continued, "Once the full - scale war breaks out, we'll look for a chance to invade Konoha. You'll lead us to loot Konoha. Meanwhile, I'll give you a ninja hawk. Sign a summoning contract with it. If you get any intel on Konoha later, inform me right away through the ninja hawk.
Finally, only I know your identity as an undercover agent. No one else in Sunagakure Village knows about it. You can just stay at ease..."
Before the Third Kazekage finished speaking, he was suddenly interrupted by Kamishiro. "Uncle Kuidou, you said only you know my identity as an undercover agent?"
The Third Kazekage asked in confusion, "Huh? What's the matter?"
"Nope! Nope! Nope!" Kamishiro said "nope" three times in a row. "Uncle Kuidou, other people must know my identity as an undercover agent. Otherwise, I won't go even if you beat me to death!"
In Kamishiro's memory, the Third Kazekage was killed by Sasori during the Third Ninja World War and turned into a human Puppets.
If only the Third Kazekage knew his identity as an undercover agent, and if he died, wouldn't he, as an undercover agent, become completely unaccounted for?