Naruto: I'm in Konoha, my name is Uzumaki Menma

Chapter 137 The Spy Infiltrating the Star Kingdom, Kabuto

Chapter 138 The Spy Infiltrating the Star Kingdom, Kabuto

Inside the Ninja Academy dormitory in the Star City.

After the dormitory supervisor blew the lights-out whistle, the room, which had been noisy all day, gradually quieted down.

Eleven-year-old Kabuto sat on his bed, using the faint moonlight from the window to read a basic book about medical ninjutsu.

He wore round-framed glasses, and his gaze behind the lenses was calm and reserved, a stark contrast to the children around him who were too excited to sleep and were still whispering among themselves.

Kabuto looked up at the clock on the dormitory wall: "At this time, everyone in the orphanage should be asleep."

"Dou, aren't you going to sleep yet? You have to get up early for training tomorrow!" a child of similar age whispered to him.

"Okay, I'll go to sleep right away," Dou replied softly, closing the book.

He took off his glasses, carefully placed them and the book back on his pillow, then lay down and closed his eyes.

However, his thoughts were far from over; he was still thinking about his friends in the orphanage and his foster mother, Pharmacist Nono.

A little over a month ago, he had just finished his undercover mission in Sunagakure and barely escaped back to Konoha after being chased by Sunagakure ninja.

But without getting a moment's rest, they received new mission orders.

Infiltrate the newly established Star Country, posing as an orphan to enter the ninja academy and gather intelligence.

Danzo personally confessed, especially regarding the powerful Uchiha clan member with the Mangekyou Sharingan, and the mysterious "Shura".

No information should be overlooked.

During the year or so that Kabuto Yakushi served as a spy, he not only gained a deep understanding of the situation in Konoha, but also investigated the situation in Sunagakure. At such a young age, his knowledge of the ninja world surpassed that of most ordinary ninjas.

He knew perfectly well how powerful the Uchiha clan of Konoha was; they were a force that every ninja village feared.

During the year that Kabuto Yakushi infiltrated Sunagakure, he never heard of any powerful bloodline limit families in the village, nor did he know that any of the Kazekage had come from commoner backgrounds.

Therefore, the appearance of a powerful Uchiha outside Konoha Village, although Kabuto Yakushi was not yet aware of the seriousness of the matter, had already vaguely sensed a dangerous aura.

"Since the Uchiha entered the Star Capital, we haven't heard any information about the Uchiha—" Kabuto silently sorted through the intelligence in his mind.

Although he couldn't find out any information about that powerful Uchiha, Kabuto Yakushi knew it was because he was just a "war orphan from Kumamoto Castle".

He had already planned to demonstrate his talents after entering the Ninja Academy, gradually gain the trust of the academy's higher-ups, and find ways to obtain more intelligence.

He, Kabuto, had long been accustomed to this kind of life, accustomed to playing different roles, and accustomed to hiding his true self.

Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, a dark shadow flashed past the window, instantly putting his nerves on edge.

The figure moved with incredible speed, almost blending into the night, but Kabuto's keen senses and his instincts as a spy allowed him to catch a glimpse of that fleeting moment.

That was a familiar boy, it seemed to be Menma?

Kabuto suddenly opened his eyes. Almost instinctively, he sat up, picked up his glasses and put them on. He carefully pressed himself against the window, trying to see where the figure had gone.

However, only the bright moonlight and swaying tree shadows remained outside the window, and everything returned to calm, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.

"Impossible! Could I have seen wrong? No... no... that's not right!"

Dou was filled with doubts, but his cautious nature as a spy made him unwilling to overlook any detail that might be missed.

Any clue, however small, could be the key to your exposure!

The pharmacist looked back and saw that the other children in the dormitory were fast asleep, their breathing rising and falling, occasionally accompanied by a few whispers or even soft snoring.

He cautiously approached the window, gently opened it, and quietly slipped out.

Kabuto Yakushi moved like a ghost through the newly built ninja academy complex, his eyes behind his glasses scanning every corner and every shadow with vigilance.

But nothing was gained.

The night was deep, and apart from the chirping of insects and the sound of the wind, everything seemed so peaceful.

"Was I really just too nervous?" A flicker of self-doubt crossed Kabuto's mind.

In the end, he had to give up the search, quietly returned to his dormitory, and lay back down on his bed.

But the fleeting figure from just now, and the scene of parting with everyone at the orphanage gate more than a year ago, are still vivid in my mind.

Outside the ninja school dormitory.

The faceless creature, appearing in its true form, floated in the air, hidden beneath a dark cloud, overlooking everything below.

His Kagura Mind Eye sensed Yakushi Kabuto's chakra fluctuations, and he placed his right hand on his chin, deep in thought.

The fact that Kabuto Yakushi is here means that Danzo, that old bastard, has already taken notice of the Land of Stars. He probably learned about the powerful Uchiha ninja in the Land of Stars from his friend Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He even told Danzo that the other party possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Given Danzo's greed, he would definitely keep an eye on this Uchiha outside, and might even do what he did to Nagato back then: "Hmph, that old guy Danzo." If he personally leads a team to ambush Uchiha Hikaru, Menma won't act like he did with Nagato before he fully mastered the Rinnegan. He will make sure that Shimura Danzo never returns!

"However, since the plot regarding Kabuto Yakushi's infiltration has changed, we can't let Nono Yakushi continue to infiltrate Iwagakure." Menma's eyes deepened.

Yakushi Nonou is considered Menma's adoptive mother, and Yakushi Kabuto also made a promise with Menma.

If we could rescue Yakushi Nonou from Danzo's clutches and bring her under his wing, having her manage the ninja academy, train medical ninjas, or even cultivate spies, she would be an excellent teaching talent.

"And Kabuto—" Menma was still quite concerned when he thought of Kabuto's abilities.

It would be a waste for Kabuto Yakushi not to be a double agent, and his talent in ninjutsu was also quite high. When he participated in the Chunin Exams in Konoha in 63, he was about nineteen years old and already possessed the strength of an elite Jonin.

He had been infiltrating Konoha as a genin, simply because he was Orochimaru's spy.

This can be seen in the battle between Kabuto and Tsunade and Shizune. Although Tsunade hadn't fought for many years and still suffered from hemophobia,

She didn't manage to summon any spirits, but no matter how much her strength declined, she still had the strength of an elite Jonin. Moreover, Shizune was also a Jonin, although she specialized in medical ninjutsu.

After Orochimaru's death, Kabuto Yakushi, Orochimaru's most capable assistant, inherited most of Orochimaru's legacy. He also gained Orochimaru's power through cell transplantation and other means, and trained in the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave. In terms of combat power alone, he is at least Kage level.

Finally, with the addition of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he alone possesses the strength to challenge the Five Great Nations.