Chapter 273 Ao's Side
Kaito almost laughed out loud when he heard this.
"That's how they want to play, right?"
Stole important technology and defected? Frontline assistance in arrest?
If they really want to defect, is it still necessary to go to the Land of Whirlpool front camp? This is obviously the mastermind behind this to prevent them from hiding here.
"So Ao-sensei, what's the situation in the frontline camp now? What about your outfit?"
The others also looked at Ao after hearing Kaito's question.
Unexpectedly, when Ao saw Kaito asking such a question, his expression suddenly became very strange, but he started to speak again.
"The search order issued directly by the village will naturally be carried out by the frontline camps. Most of the perception ninjas have been sent out to search near the Land of Whirlpool. I can't blatantly disobey the village's order, so I can only come out to meet you alone. Only…"
Ao paused and continued.
"It's just that after the notice of treason and the hunt order were issued in the village, most of the ninjas in the camp did not believe that you, Kaito, would betray Kirigakure Village, so many people are still in a wait-and-see mode and have not launched a full-scale search."
After everyone heard this, they looked at Ao, who looked extremely strange, and then at Kaito, who was a little dumbfounded.
For a moment, they didn't know what expression to make.
Good guy!
The village, or rather the 'Third Mizukage', directly issued a notice of rebellion against the village, but most of the frontline ninjas did not agree with it and chose to 'wait and see'? !
'If I control the third Mizukage, I will definitely kill you first! asshole! '
This idea suddenly popped up in everyone's mind, and there were some ideas that were not in line with their own position.
Kaito scratched his head in embarrassment at the strange looks from others.
Finally, he turned to Ao.
"Ahem, what is that?"
"So, Ao-sensei, you still serve as the frontline commander, right?"
Back to business, Ao's expression became a little more serious.
"Yes, this incident did not affect me. However, the position of Harusame's deputy commander was removed and was replaced by Yuki Hiro, the leader of the Yuki Clan."
However, after saying this, Ao, who had just regained some seriousness, returned to his previous weird look.
It wasn't until Kaito felt a little uncomfortable that Ao said quietly.
"Clan Chief Yuki Hiro also clearly refused to acknowledge your defection and suggested that the frontline side should investigate first before making a reply to the village side."
This time Kaito was completely dumbfounded.
'Can a beating bring out feelings? '
Yuki Hiro, who suffered such serious injuries, was able to fully recover in the end and continue to serve as the leader of the Yuki Clan.
If Kaito had heard this before, it might have been enough to shock him.
But now that the other party has decided to 'support' him, it doesn't seem so surprising anymore.
But in fact, if he thinks about it carefully, Yuki Hiro has never been a brainless person.
After the strength and status of people like Kaito and Ao improved, he had already given up the idea of being enemies with a few people.
If Kaito hadn't come up with the Ice Style Bloodline Limit later, he might not have thought of hiring someone to assassinate Kaito.
In the current situation, it is said that it is 'supporting', but in fact it is more of a choice of 'delaying'. The execution of this kind of order by the village a few days later is not a big deal for the huge Yuki Clan, and they may not even be punished later.
But if it is really the village that made a mistake, or there is some other hidden secret. In the end, if Kaito is 'rehabilitated', they will be able to gain the friendship of a powerful jounin, and at least alleviate the previous conflicts between the two parties.
After figuring out the whole story, Kaito did not continue to struggle in this aspect.
Instead, he told Ao exactly what had happened in the past few days, what he had seen and what he had guessed after returning to the village.
Since Kaito had never thought that he would be directly defined as a rebellious nin by the village, many things were not explained in detail to Ao in the information sent back by Blue.
After hearing the specific information, Ao pondered for a moment and looked at Kaito with firm eyes.
"Kaito, what are you going to do?"
Kaito didn't hide it and directly expressed his thoughts.
"Ao-sensei, I hope you can summon the trustworthy Jonin on the front line to return to the village with me."
"Currently, only your Byakugan can confirm whether the Third Mizukage-sama is really controlled by illusion."
Kaito himself was 80% sure whether the Third Mizukage was controlled by genjutsu or not.
But this still needs to be confirmed by someone with sufficient status, otherwise it would really be a mutiny if someone directly knocks on the door without being justified.
What they have to face then may be the entire Kirigakure Village. Whether they win or lose, it will inevitably cause a large number of casualties.
And Ao, the frontline commander with Byakugan, is just right.
Moreover, Kaito also needs Ao's Byakugan to determine whether Yagura is an enemy or a friend!
"Alright."
Just one word.
Faced with Kaito's request, Ao agreed without any hesitation.
Ao knows his students very well and will never make mistakes.
Even if the frontline commander leaves his post and returns directly to the village, it is still an act of rebellion against the village. Ao still sides with Kaito without hesitation.
"In addition, Elder Genji is probably not under control. Ao-sensei, do you have a way to contact him directly?"
"I want to create an opportunity for us to meet the Third Mizukage alone through Elder Genji."
Ao still nodded.
"No problem."
Kaito breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this answer.
If it could be done, at least he wouldn't have to attack directly by force.
Ao thought for a while and continued to ask.
"Do we need to mobilize some ordinary ninjas to return together? Once the matter is exposed, there will at least be a chance to fight."
Ao, who had not witnessed the battle with Kumogakure two days ago, was still a little worried about the strength of Kaito.
Moreover, they may have to face the two strongest people in the village, as well as the possible mastermind behind the scenes, so it is recommended to bring more people.
Kaito hesitated for a moment, but still choose to refuse.
"No need. The less people know about this matter, the better. Now is a critical moment for peace talks with Konoha. If the frontline camp is empty, some clues will inevitably be seen."
"And now the most important combat force on the front line, the Flying Unit, is not suitable for operating in the village. Instead, it is more suitable to stay on the front line and continue daily patrols to put pressure on Konoha."
And there were some hurtful words that Kaito didn't say. Facing masters with Kage level strength, especially Ninjutsu Kage level ones like the Third Mizukage and Yagura, ordinary ninjas might be a burden.
Even among these jonin, except for Ao, the Byakugan ninja who could see through illusions, the others are brought by Kaito just in case, If the time comes, where he will not only have to deal with the Third Mizukage and Yagura, but also deal with village ninjas. They will be responsible for helping him by containing the village ninjas.
After listening to Kaito's suggestion, Ao didn't object, but spoke directly.
"Okay! Let's take action then!"
(End of chapter)