Sarutobi showed a satisfied smile.
There was no denying it—this time, Danzo's scheming had hit the mark.
But they…
Had overlooked something.
Something very critical.
And that was—would Senju Yukika really be dumb enough to walk straight into Kumogakure's intelligence division, only to obediently get himself captured?
Especially after he had already obtained something far more valuable than intel—the Two-Tails.
—
"What's wrong, big bro?"
In Kumogakure.
Just a hundred meters away from the intelligence office.
Rope Tree looked at Yukika with confusion, noticing how he had suddenly stopped walking and his expression had turned strange.
The chaos in the village hadn't settled yet—this was the perfect opportunity!
"No need to go in," Yukika replied casually.
Carrying Yugito Nii on his back, Senju Yukika grinned.
His sensory instincts had already alerted him—inside that so-called intelligence office, someone was waiting for him to walk right into the trap.
There was no doubt about it—the mission had already been exposed.
And in that instant, everything became clear to him.
Orochimaru's mission had come directly from the Third Hokage and Danzo.
The only ones who could have leaked it… were them.
"Trying to use Kumogakure to get rid of me?"
"I knew it… this mission was never that simple."
He shook his head with a sigh, as if disappointed.
"Such a sneaky move, sure. But wasting it on me? That's just pointless."
Then he chuckled darkly.
"And trying to be sneaky with me?"
"I already told you—I'm your ancestor when it comes to playing dirty."
—
The Eight-Tails' furious roar echoed in the distance.
It had already lost control.
The Raikage must be absolutely furious by now.
Yukika narrowed his eyes.
"Alright… I'll give you a reason to go wild."
With that, he casually reached into his cloak and pulled out his Konoha forehead protector.
He dropped it on the ground behind him with a soft clink.
It was the most straightforward kind of evidence.
Regardless of whether it was true or planted, it was enough to give the Raikage the excuse he needed to take revenge on Konoha.
"Not only can I play dirty…"
"I'm just a little more ruthless than all of you."
He turned around smoothly, still carrying Yugito on his shoulder.
"Enjoy it, Sarutobi."
"Let the Raikage's rage begin."