Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Targeting Me
Danzo Shimura slammed his hand on the table, angrily exclaiming, "Don't think just because you've repelled the enemy once that you're a hero."
Gu Xingxi replied nonchalantly, "Then why don't you do it yourself?"
Danzo continued, "Fine, fine, fine. Uchiha Setsuna, this is your Uchiha Clan's Genin, are you Uchihas planning a rebellion?"
Caught off guard, Uchiha Setsuna, though confused, still responded, "Elder, Gu Xingxi hasn't attended the Ninja Academy and lacks some knowledge, please forgive him."
Gu Xingxi scoffed, "Whatever," and left the tent.
Danzo retorted, "He hasn't attended the Ninja Academy? No, he lacks manners. He's disrespecting me. Dismissed."
After everyone left, Danzo remained alone. With a wave of his right hand, a figure approached. "Report everything Gu Xingxi did today on the battlefield and in the meeting room to the Third Hokage, and tell him this man cannot stay," Danzo instructed. The person who came was Danzo's operative, Root.
Danzo declared, "Only I can be Konoha's Fourth Hokage."
Meanwhile, Orochimaru made his way directly to the tent where Gu Xingxi and Shouko Nishimiya were.
As Gu Xingxi discussed the meeting's content with Shouko, Orochimaru entered.
"I hope I'm not disturbing you, Xingxi," said Orochimaru.
"Not at all, Lord Orochimaru," Gu Xingxi replied, and Shouko tactfully exited the tent.
"What is that thing you have that's similar to an explosive tag?" Orochimaru asked.
Gu Xingxi summoned two thunder spears and handed them to Orochimaru, explaining, "These are for use with the 3D maneuver gear, allowing for high mobility and damage."
"The 3D maneuver gear you gave me seems to lack this," Orochimaru pointed out.
Gu Xingxi, scratching his head awkwardly, replied, "Lord Orochimaru, would you believe me if I said I forgot?"
"…I believe you, but what about that sword that can unleash a moon blade?" Orochimaru asked.
Gu Xingxi drew the Sun Wheel Knife and explained, "This was given to me by the deity Bai Qian; that moon blade is a special ninjutsu."
Inside Gu Xingxi, Bai Qian, who was resting, protested, "Don't blame everything on me."
Gu Xingxi ignored him and continued to focus on Orochimaru.
"Could you give me one? I'll trade you my Grass Cutter sword," Orochimaru offered.
"⊙▽⊙ There's only one left," Gu Xingxi replied.
"Alright then, I'll borrow these two thunder spears for research, and also, be careful with that old fox Danzo," Orochimaru said before leaving.
Gu Xingxi thought to himself, Orochimaru is quite good-tempered during this period, after all, the two people who caused his complete corruption haven't died yet.
Elsewhere, a dossier on Uchiha Gu Xingxi was placed in front of the table of each nation's Kage—black market intelligence spreads quickly.
The Third Kazekage recognized him as the white-haired Uchiha who had escaped from his grasp. "Damn, his power has increased so much in such a short time; I should have killed him back then," he mused.
After some thought, he summoned Ebizo. "What does the Kazekage need me for?"
"I want you to take a troop to the Hidden Rain Village and kill Uchiha Gu Xingxi. Killing him will serve two purposes: not only will it eliminate a genius of Konoha, but his bounty will also help alleviate the village's financial strain. I'll leave it in your hands, as I and Chiyo will guard here," instructed the Kazekage.
"I'll say goodbye to my sister and then depart," said Ebizo as he left.
"The white moon god of Konoha, a genius, ha, only those who survive are true geniuses," the Kazekage laughed.
Meanwhile, the Third Hokage, upon receiving Danzo's letter, was furious. "How dare he act so recklessly during a time of war? Pushing the Uchihas too hard will not end well."
The Third Hokage pinched the bridge of his nose and summoned the ANBU. "Tell Danzo that he cannot touch Gu Xingxi for now."
The ANBU nodded and went to deliver the message.
However, the Third Hokage was unaware that the Hidden Sand Village's had already targeting of Gu Xingxi.
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