Chapter 191: I, Kisame Hoshigaki, Am the Highest Authority in the Hidden Mist!
Might Guy was bowing and scraping in apology…
A moment ago, he had kicked both his savior and the Hidden Mist envoy, interrupting their sparring match. This matter filled him with extreme guilt.
After hearing the original purpose of their battle, Might Guy's eyes lit up along with his teeth. "If it's for taijutsu practice, please allow me to join in as well!"
"Allow me to refuse!"
Itachi Uchiha quickly waved his hands, ignoring the dejected Verdant Beast of Konoha. "I haven't yet reached the level where I can fight with you, Guy-senpai…"
Might Guy: "…"
Kisame Hoshigaki put on his clothes and casually tied up Samehada. Only then did he look at Might Guy and ask with confusion, "Is he the one Lord Kitahara mentioned… the Strongest Man in Konoha?"
"The title of 'Strongest Man'…" Might Guy suddenly raised his head and gave a thumbs-up. "Is awesome!"
Kisame Hoshigaki: "…"
This 'strongest' definitely doesn't refer to the strongest intellect!
With his bowl cut and green jumpsuit, one could tell at a glance that this person's IQ was certainly not high. He was probably on the same level as those little brothers in the Hidden Mist Village who had been so thoroughly fooled by Tobirama Senju that they couldn't even recognize themselves…
But just now, even when both he and Itachi were on guard, this person's speed was too fast. He had sent both of them flying with a single casual kick…
"Guy-senpai, is there something you need?"
"Ha, I almost forgot!" Might Guy lowered his head and looked at Itachi Uchiha with a solemn expression. "Lord Hokage has something he wants to see you about!"
Besides sending Might Guy to stop their battle, the Third Hokage did indeed have important business. After consulting with Jiraiya, the old man had agreed to Mei Terumi's proposal from the previous afternoon…
However, Mei Terumi had already been sent away by Kakashi Hatake.
This was truly a case of demolishing the bridge after crossing the river…
In the Hokage's office, besides Jiraiya, there was another not-so-unfamiliar ninja. He was a formidable enemy they had encountered during the Chunin Exams.
Yamato.
Ever since Hiruzen Sarutobi had taken Yamato from Danzo's hands, he had been transferred to the ANBU. All along, Yamato's ninja qualities and execution ability had been noted by Hiruzen.
After being baptized by the Will of Fire, it was clear that this Wood Style ninja was now qualified to become a trusted subordinate of the Third Hokage.
Only after Kisame Hoshigaki arrived at the Hokage's Tower did he learn about Mei's proposal to form a joint reconnaissance squad. His head swam a little… That woman Mei had actually followed Tobirama Senju's idea and made the proposal to Konoha!
Honestly, this matter seemed beneficial to the Hidden Mist Village…
But could that woman's brain not think things through properly?!
Konoha Village was a great power with a large enterprise. With a few casual strokes, they could pull together many Kage-level ninjas. What about their Hidden Mist Village?
Currently, besides himself and Mei Terumi, how many others could they even put forward?
Furthermore, the hunt for Orochimaru and the Akatsuki had been initiated by Tobirama Senju. Wasn't he doing this because the possibility of Orochimaru making a move on Konoha was the greatest?!
That woman really has marriage on the brain…
However, this move also happened to align with Kisame Hoshigaki's own little desires…
Thinking about it carefully, he had the opportunity to carry out a mission together with Itachi Uchiha, with Kitahara as a powerful backup… Plus, reconnaissance and pursuit was always a long-term job. This way, he could also use it as an excuse to skive off work for a while.
In reality, Mei Terumi's considerations were absolutely sound. With the Hidden Mist Village now in opposition to the Akatsuki, they urgently needed to change the current situation.
First was to gather intelligence on Orochimaru and the Akatsuki, ensuring they had enough information before the next conflict broke out. Sending a Hidden Mist ninja would also serve to supervise Konoha and ensure they didn't tamper with the intelligence.
Second was to use this as an opportunity to draw the attention of Orochimaru and the Akatsuki, prompting Konoha to make more moves, lest those Akatsuki members start thinking about the Hidden Mist Village. It was unbearable to have those S-rank rogue ninjas constantly taking strolls in the Land of Water.
After all the personnel had arrived.
The Third Hokage was the first to speak. "We have agreed to your village's proposal to form a joint reconnaissance squad. Moreover, out of consideration for the Hidden Mist Village's situation, Konoha will prioritize sending three ninjas with formidable combat power or special abilities…"
"Ha, then thank you very much, Lord Hokage…" After a light chuckle, Kisame Hoshigaki said seriously, "In that case, the Hidden Mist will temporarily send one ninja… I'll do it!"
Itachi Uchiha: "…"
It was not the least bit surprising. Given Kisame Hoshigaki's status and personality, this guy would definitely not consult with the Mist's higher-ups; he would likely just send himself.
Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't object either. He had some intelligence on the Monster of the Mist. This shark-faced man was very strong, and from his actions, he also seemed to be from the pro-Konoha faction…
The old man clasped his hands and rested them on the table, his eyes sweeping over the few people in the office. He said in a deep voice, "Itachi Uchiha! Might Guy! Yamato!"
"Here!"
"Then you three, along with the Hidden Mist envoy, will form the joint reconnaissance squad to carry out the mission of pursuing Orochimaru and hunting down the Akatsuki!"
As the person in the office who knew the most about the Akatsuki, Itachi Uchiha suddenly asked, "Lord Hokage, is there a set time period for our reconnaissance mission?"
To this day, both the Konoha ANBU and the Hidden Mist ANBU had detected traces of numerous Akatsuki members. Those rogue ninjas had to come out to earn money too…
The problem was, if this reconnaissance mission was to be carried out until Orochimaru and the Akatsuki were annihilated, given the strength and escape skills of the Akatsuki members, they could be on this mission until Sasuke got married and had a daughter…
If the Third Hokage didn't give a specific time frame for the mission, they would probably be able to go and shovel dirt on the Third Hokage's grave by the time it was over…
Hiruzen Sarutobi casually took out his pipe from a drawer and began to puff on it. He was also pondering this question…
Previously, Konoha had lost many ANBU members just to obtain partial intelligence on Orochimaru. Even now, they had yet to grasp the whereabouts of that rebellious disciple, let alone clarify the specific purpose of Orochimaru's formation of the Akatsuki.
"How about this!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed Tobirama's most valued disciple. He immediately came up with a brilliant idea. "I will report this matter to the higher-ups of the Hidden Mist Village, and our two villages will jointly negotiate a specific operational time and set of rules…"
Kisame Hoshigaki: "…"
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi's words sounded very respectful of the Mist's high-level attitude… why did it sound like he was just passing the buck?!
The highest-ranking authority from the Hidden Mist Village is right here in this room!
Kisame Hoshigaki bluntly stated his opinion. "How about this! Let's use the acquisition of a piece of intelligence as one cycle. The reconnaissance squad will be free to decide whether to continue the mission…"
"…Alright."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. If anyone from the village or the reconnaissance squad was dissatisfied, this was the Hidden Mist's proposal, and it had nothing to do with him.
Besides this, there was one more matter to be determined.
"As for the captain of the joint reconnaissance squad…"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze swept across the people in the office. In reality, the Hidden Mist's Kisame Hoshigaki was the most suitable candidate, but unfortunately, he was an outsider…
Honestly, if it wasn't because Danzo Shimura had received the news and wanted to join this squad to seize command, he wouldn't have decided on the members so hastily.
The old man somewhat regretted sending Kakashi Hatake away…
"Just let Itachi-kun take the role!"
Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, revealing a mouthful of shark teeth.
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