Chapter 18: I'll Die in Konoha Even If I Have to Die!
Minato Namikaze finished reading the Scroll that Kamishiro wanted to send to the Third Kazekage via the ninja hawk.
This Scroll was simply one indicating a desire to abandon the mission.
Regarding Kamishiro's impudence, Minato Namikaze was speechless. It was all nonsense, with not a single word of truth.
However, it seemed that Kamishiro was most likely forced to become an undercover agent.
Minato Namikaze looked down at Kamishiro, who was calling out to the Konoha ninjas, and fell into deep thought.
Kamishiro was a genius, as was evident from The Battle with Kakashi and Oishi Ueyama just now.
Moreover, from this Scroll, it could also be seen that Kamishiro had no sense of honor for Sunagakure Village. He only wanted to return to his village, didn't want to fight, and didn't want to contribute to Sunagakure Village.
Although Kamishiro was an undercover agent, he strongly resisted his undercover identity.
This made Minato Namikaze have an idea about Kamishiro.
Minato Namikaze thought that perhaps it would be a good thing to keep Kamishiro.
Not to mention Kamishiro's own value, the fact that his ninja hawk could directly contact the Third Kazekage was very important.
That is to say, as long as they kept Kamishiro, they could make Sunagakure Village aware of whatever information they wanted.
In this way, in case there was friction or war with Sunagakure Village in the future, having Kamishiro on their side could give Konoha an advantage.
Minato Namikaze didn't go down to meet Kamishiro. Instead, he took Kamishiro's ninja hawk and the Scroll back to Konoha's camp. Then he sent three Konoha ninjas to bring Kamishiro back from the woods.
Minato Namikaze was alone in the tent. He took out a blank Scroll, imitated Kamishiro's actions by wiping his finger on the ground, and then copied Kamishiro's handwriting and started writing on the Scroll.
[Uncle Kuidou, I have successfully infiltrated Konoha's camp. After the Konoha ninjas found out that I have the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, they didn't harm me. Moreover, Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash of Konoha, is also in the camp in The Land of Rivers. Minato Namikaze values me very much and has reported my situation to the Third Hokage.
If nothing unexpected happens, the undercover operation will go smoothly. Please don't worry, Uncle Kuidou. I will surely do a good job as an undercover agent, gather all the information, and report it to you.]
Minato Namikaze looked at the words on the Scroll and then at the words on Kamishiro's Scroll.
Well, they were pretty much identical.
Perfect!
Then Minato Namikaze tied the Scroll back on the ninja hawk. He left Konoha's camp, went back to the woods, placed the ninja hawk on a tree trunk, and then left.
After the ninja hawk woke up, it looked around blankly.
Did it faint just now?
Was it because it had been too tired recently?
Maybe it was threatened by Kamishiro, which made it a bit mentally weak and thus caused it to faint.
Anyway, it was all Kamishiro's fault!
The ninja hawk glanced at its back. The Scroll was still there. Well, since the Scroll was still there, it didn't matter anyway.
The ninja hawk continued to fly into the air and headed towards Sunagakure Village.
Meanwhile, Kamishiro had been found by the Konoha ninjas and taken back to Konoha's camp.
Kamishiro was now stuffing food into his mouth desperately inside the tent.
Konoha was still Konoha. Even in wartime, the food was so delicious.
Minato Namikaze came into Kamishiro's tent.
When Kamishiro saw Minato Namikaze coming, he immediately wailed, "Ah~ It hurts so much. I'm in so much pain, Lord Minato. Just now, two Iwa - nin attacked me. Fortunately, I was smart enough to escape. Otherwise, I might have been dead. Fortunately, the Konoha ninjas found me in time. Otherwise, I would have been in great danger."
"Konoha has been so kind to me. I'll work like a horse for Konoha, contribute my part, and even die for Konoha!"
Although in the Scroll addressed to the Third Kazekage, Kamishiro exaggerated about being distrusted, tortured, and beaten, if the Third Kazekage ignored his request and asked him to continue being an undercover agent, then he could only follow the Konoha ninjas and leave it to fate.
Moreover, Kamishiro knew clearly that with the Third Kazekage's personality, the possibility of the Third Kazekage agreeing to his request was very low.
Because the Third Kazekage was well - known in Sunagakure Village for being tough and ruthless.
So now, he still had to flatter Konoha.
The better he flattered, the safer he would be here.
Minato Namikaze gave a little twitch to the corner of his mouth. On that Scroll of Kamishiro, it also said that he would work like a horse for Sunagakure Village and contribute his part.
Now it's for Sunagakure Village, then it's for Konoha. This kid's 'working like a horse' and 'contributing his part' are really changeable.
Minato Namikaze said to Kamishiro, "I plan to take you back to Konoha tomorrow."
Kamishiro's face froze. "Ah? So soon?"
He hadn't received the Third Kazekage's reply yet.
What if the Third Kazekage suddenly agreed to let him return to the village? If he were in Konoha, wouldn't it be extremely difficult for him to leave?
Seeing Kamishiro's current expression, Minato Namikaze could more or less guess what was going on in his mind.
It was nothing more than the thought that if the Third Kazekage sent someone to rescue him, it would be difficult for him to leave if he was in Konoha.
Now Minato Namikaze could even guess some of what Kamishiro was thinking.
Minato Namikaze smiled and said to Kamishiro, "Yes. Originally, I just came here to let my students gain some experience. Now your matter is more important, so I plan to take you back to Konoha to meet our Hokage."
Minato Namikaze hadn't received Hiruzen Sarutobi's reply yet. However, he guessed that Hiruzen Sarutobi would also let him take Kamishiro back to Konoha.
After all, Kamishiro was a ninja with the Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, and his value was very high.
Kamishiro knew he had no right to make any decisions here. He forced a rather strained smile and said, "That's really great. I've always held the Hokage in high regard. I'm finally going to meet him this time. To be honest with you, Lord Minato, I'm a huge fan of the Hokage. He's my idol!"
Minato Namikaze looked at Kamishiro with a subtle expression. "Really? That's good. The Third Hokage is also my idol."
Kamishiro immediately fawned over him. "Hey, what a coincidence! It's really an honor for me to have the same idol as Lord Minato."
Minato Namikaze didn't react to Kamishiro's flattery. He said to Kamishiro, "There are only two or three hours left until dawn. You should rest first, Kamishiro. There will be guards outside the tent. You don't have to worry about anyone attacking you. I'll come to wake you up after dawn. Then I won't disturb your rest."
Minato Namikaze left the tent.
Inside the tent, Kamishiro sighed while eating.
Oh man, all he wanted was to live a cozy little life. Why is it so hard?
However, judging from Minato Namikaze's attitude towards him, it seemed to be quite good. So his journey as an undercover agent was going smoothly so far. As long as his identity wasn't discovered, it would be a great victory.
This was the only thing that could comfort Kamishiro a little.
"Ah, whatever. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I'll just play it safe for now."