Yamato didn't waste words and took out half of a Secret Tally.
This was a communication tool specially made by Konoha using Sealing Jutsu; Konoha kept one half, and the spy kept the other.
As long as someone produced this half of the Secret Tally, they could directly mobilize the corresponding spy.
Lei Huche: "..."
Upon seeing the half of the Secret Tally before him, his mind instantly went blank.
Konoha? Anbu?
His face turned deathly pale in an instant, and his entire body began to tremble slightly.
However...
He still recovered quickly and, with a slightly trembling right hand, pulled half of a Secret Tally from his robes.
Clearly.
He was well aware that since the Konoha Anbu had found him, denial was impossible; the only consequence of a spy's betrayal was absolute death.
The only difference was whether he died at the hands of Konoha or Kumogakure!
Therefore, even though he was extremely reluctant in his heart, he didn't waste any words and directly produced the Secret Tally.
Immediately following.
After the two halves of the Secret Tally were joined together, complex runes began to flow, erupting in a brilliant white light.
"Very good. Momose, receive your orders."
"From today onwards, you are being activated by the Anbu. I am the Commander of the First Squad of the Second Division of Konoha, Yamato!"
"Your mission is to climb to the position of the Kumogakure Anbu Director within two months. Our squad will be by your side 24 hours a day to help you promote as quickly as possible and help you deal with all your competitors..."
"Of course, don't worry!"
"They will all die by 'accidents,' ensuring your promotion won't be affected."
"This is your first mission, and also your last."
"Once this mission is complete, you and your family—your children—can return to live in Konoha."
"Similarly, you don't need to worry about life after returning to Konoha. You should also know that the current Hokage, Lord Uchiha Jin, is not the same kind of person as Hiruzen Sarutobi of Old Konoha."
"Nowadays, Konoha does not emphasize mindless sacrifice, but rather practices the principle that effort and reward are proportional."
"The difficulty of your mission this time is S-rank. After returning to Konoha, you can receive ten million ryo, 12,000 Contribution Points, and a job assignment at the Squad Commander level in any department."
After seeing that there was no error with the Secret Tally, Yamato immediately began the introduction.
Of course.
Unlike the way Old Konoha dealt with spies in the past, Yamato laid out all the responsibilities and rewards directly.
Uchiha Jin, as the Hokage, would not mindlessly demand others to sacrifice.
As long as the mission was completed, there would be an equivalent reward!
Meanwhile, on the other side.
After hearing these words, Lei Huche was instantly stunned on the spot.
What?
There's even a reward?
And this reward sounded particularly generous.
One must know that he was an Anbu of the Hidden Cloud Village, so he naturally had a good understanding of the current situation in Konoha. Contribution Points were good things in Konoha, and this reward actually totaled twelve thousand points?
Furthermore, a job at the Squad Commander level could be considered a middle-management position in Konoha.
Thinking of this, his breathing couldn't help but quicken.
If this reward was real, then he certainly hoped to return to Konoha.
After all, to put it bluntly.
The current Konoha was the number one ninja village in the Ninja World, and even the Akatsuki Organization was extremely wary of Konoha, not to mention that after he returned to Konoha, he could directly become a middle-level leadership cadre.
Thinking of this, Lei Huche's eyes couldn't help but light up: "If the mission is completed, will there really be that many rewards?"
"Of course, you don't need to doubt it." Yamato's face was calm as he slowly spoke: "You are a member of the Kumogakure Anbu, aren't you?"
"Could it be that you don't even understand Konoha's current internal laws and rules?"
"And don't forget one thing, the current Hokage is Lord Uchiha Jin!"
"Lord Jin's reputation is known throughout the Ninja World."
"Of the things he has promised, which one has he not fulfilled?"
After hearing Yamato's words, Lei Huche indeed breathed a sigh of relief.
It was true!
If this reward had been spoken by Hiruzen Sarutobi or Danzo, then his heart might have skipped a beat in disbelief; after all, spies working for Old Konoha generally met very miserable ends.
But Uchiha Jin was the exact opposite!
Even though he was currently just a Kumogakure Anbu, he knew that Uchiha Jin had a very good reputation; as long as he promised something, he would basically follow through.
But then again, it was the Uchiha, so it was understandable!
So, upon thinking of the Uchiha's reputation, he naturally put his heart at ease instantly.
"Fine, I'll do it!"
"I will fully cooperate with your requirements, my lord, but could you tell me what the ultimate goal is?"
"Of course."
"If it's inconvenient, then just act as if I didn't ask."
Lei Huche relaxed. After inviting everyone inside to sit down, he first sent his wife and children back to their rooms, then asked while brewing tea for everyone.
And to this.
Yamato naturally didn't hide anything. Since they would be monitoring the other party throughout the entire process anyway, there was no harm in telling him.
"To bring about a peaceful evolution of Kumogakure and have it voluntarily submit to Konoha!"
"This time, all the spies within Kumogakure have been mobilized, and you are just one of them."
"Our Konoha Anbu has sent an entire squadron to carry out this mission. The goal is to take advantage of the death of the Fifth Raikage and the imminent internal chaos in Kumogakure to help you spies thoroughly occupy high positions in the Hidden Cloud Village."
"Once you spies occupy high positions, you can voice the intention to merge into Konoha from within."
"In the past, the probability of success would not have been high!"
"Now, however, it is different."
"The current Konoha is extremely powerful, the entire Ninja World is in great chaos, and too many experts within Kumogakure have died. The current Hidden Cloud Village is no longer what it used to be, and the people within Kumogakure have already begun to feel lost."
"Therefore, at this time, as long as the Kumogakure higher-ups give a rallying cry, coupled with our Anbu fanning the flames from the shadows, it won't be too difficult to basically persuade the entire populace of the Hidden Cloud Village."
Yamato shrugged, speaking while drinking tea.
Hiss!
Hearing the core objective of this mission, Lei Huche couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
Good heavens!
Their new Hokage's appetite was truly too large. This time, he actually wanted to completely annex Kumogakure. No wonder such a mission was arranged for him.
However, similarly.
After fully understanding Konoha's goal this time, he also felt that the possibility of success was immense.
The reason was simple!
He had lived in the Hidden Cloud Village for so many years after all, and he understood the fear of the internal populace and their confusion about the future very well, especially under the premise that the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki had died, and now the Fifth Raikage was also dead...
Striking at this time could indeed succeed!