Uzumaki Chihiro's eyes flashed.

Aside from the spiritual body, this Forbidden Jutsu should also have a physical body hidden somewhere unknown.

Uzumaki Chihiro ordered, "Have people search for Kato Dan's body, then send it to Konoha and ask Hiruzen Sarutobi what on earth he means."

"If they cannot satisfy me, then the Land of Whirlpools wouldn't mind sending troops to Konoha once again!"

"Yes!"

Rukia Kuchiki acknowledged, then went to convey Lord Soul King's instructions.

Uzumaki Chihiro looked at Tsunade and asked, "How are you enjoying your stay in the Land of Whirlpools?"

Tsunade thought for a moment and replied, "Not bad at all, I've made a lot of good friends. It's just that kid Nawaki is a bit stubborn and simply refuses to acknowledge me as his elder sister."

"How about... you help me out?"

Tsunade rubbed her chin and said, "If Lord Soul King speaks up, he shouldn't dare ignore it, right?"

The next day.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked with a gloomy expression at Kato Dan sitting cross-legged with his eyes tightly closed before him.

Judging by this appearance, it was clearly the state of using Spirit Transformation Technique.

However, Kato Dan had indeed been sent back by the Land of Whirlpools.

This meant that Kato Dan's mission had been exposed.

Furthermore, Kato Dan's physical body had fallen into a deep sleep, clearly indicating a situation where his soul could not return.

I'm afraid he was detained by the Land of Whirlpools...

The Land of Whirlpools truly possessed a secret technique capable of dealing with souls!

But now was not the time to investigate these matters.

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

Kato Dan's infiltration had failed, and Konoha must provide a reasonable explanation in the face of the Land of Whirlpools' questioning.

Otherwise—he thought of the scene that night, and then looked at Konoha, which was still in the reconstruction phase.

He let out a deep sigh.

If it happened again, his position would probably be completely impossible to keep.

"Send a letter to the Land of Whirlpools, stating that Kato Dan's actions were personal and had nothing to do with Konoha. Konoha has already branded Kato Dan as a rogue ninja, and leaves him to the Land of Whirlpools to deal with!"

"In addition, Konoha also deeply regrets the occurrence of this matter and is willing to pay a certain price for it!"

To make the Land of Whirlpools satisfied.

Konoha must first sever ties with Kato Dan, and then pay a certain price.

Only then would it not give the Land of Whirlpools an excuse to make trouble further.

"Yes!"

The Anbu received the Hokage-sama's order and rushed to the Land of Whirlpools at top speed.

The Foundation base.

Danzo Shimura also received the news that Kato Dan had been arrested by the Land of Whirlpools.

After all, the people of the Land of Whirlpools hadn't concealed it at all, and had high-profilely sent Kato Dan's physical body back, causing quite a stir.

Danzo Shimura's expression was gloomy.

He never expected that the Land of Whirlpools would actually possess the ability to restrain Spirit Transformation Technique!

This Land of Whirlpools was simply like an iron bucket, with nowhere to infiltrate at all!

What should he do?

Could it be that this path of the Land of Whirlpools was just going to be abandoned like this?

Land of Whirlpools, Seireitei.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi attached great importance to this matter, the Anbu traveled at a flying speed.

Furthermore, the Land of Fire and the Land of Whirlpools were neighbors.

Therefore, in just half a day, Hiruzen Sarutobi's message was received.

"Heh, righteous severance, huh..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was still quite decisive in certain aspects.

He possessed the air of a ninja hero!

Then he looked at the next item.

Appropriate compensation.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you really are becoming more and more tactful."

This was the Hiruzen Sarutobi he knew.

Facing all kinds of unreasonable demands, as long as you dared to ask, he dared to give!

Then, Uzumaki Chihiro pondered slightly, wondering what kind of compensation he should ask for.

To be honest, Konoha no longer had anything worth him wanting.

However, Konoha certainly had quite a few talents.

He pondered what talents Konoha currently possessed.

Then, a name surfaced in his mind.

Uchiha Mikoto!

Uzumaki Chihiro opened his eyes, and a woman with the image of a Yamato nadeshiko appeared in his mind.

"That's her!"

Just right, the Land of Whirlpools was still lacking a Shinigami from the Uchiha clan.

Furthermore, according to Kushina, when she was in Konoha, her relationship with Uchiha Mikoto was quite good.

It was just right to bring her over to be Kushina's best friend.

Konoha, Hokage's Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression sank.

"Uchiha Mikoto..."

Why did it have to be someone from the Uchiha clan?

Ever since the last invasion by the Land of Whirlpools.

An invisible barrier had grown between the Uchiha, the Hyuga, and the Konoha high-ranking officials.

Although they still treated each other with superficial courtesy, they were already estranged in heart and mind.

Even in Konoha's high-level meetings, the two clans showed no interest.

Yet specifically, the Land of Whirlpools called out by name for talent from the Uchiha clan!

This was not only hollowing out the Foundation of Konoha's Kekkei Genkais, but also deepening the rift between Konoha and the Uchiha once again!

An overt scheme!

A blatant overt scheme!

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi could only pinch his nose and accept it.

If he agreed, Konoha would still have a chance to breathe.

If he disagreed, what awaited him was another invasion by the Land of Whirlpools.

"Sigh!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a deep sigh.

For the first time, he felt the exhaustion of being the Hokage.

He took a puff of his cigarette and said helplessly, "I can only visit the Uchiha in person."

Uchiha compound.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was received by Uchiha Fugaku, who had succeeded to the position of Clan Head.

After serving tea, Uchiha Fugaku said with a cold expression, "Welcome, Hokage-sama, for gracing us with your presence. The Uchiha fail to welcome you properly from afar."

"I wonder what brings Hokage-sama to our Uchiha clan?"

Uchiha Fugaku showed no ripples on the surface, but inwardly he was very vigilant.

People don't visit without a reason.

Especially an old schemer like Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Being sought out by him was destined to be nothing good.