NOVEL FROG Chapter 11: The Frame-Up Plan Failed
"What, how is this possible?"
"Master Mizuki gave me such precious food... and even treated me to ramen. There is absolutely no way he would rebel."
Team 7 gathered together, Kakashi explained the mission, and Naruto was the first to question it.
Sasuke also said: "I also think this is a mistake. He doesn't look like a money-grubbing person."
If he was really greedy for money, why didn't he agree when he had previously offered to spend 1 million taels to buy his ninjutsu?
Also, yesterday morning he gave me one hundred thousand taels as a apprenticeship ceremony.
He is obviously not short of money, how could he steal it.
Kakashi: "This is an order from the Third Hokage and we must carry it out."
"Whether he really stole money and defected, we will naturally understand it when we see him."
Soon, Classes 7 and 8 gathered at the entrance of the village and went out to pursue them.
Hokage Building, Mizuki's office, the doors and windows were closed, and suddenly a person fell from the ceiling, it was the Third Generation.
I saw him taking out a key with a calm expression.
In order to convict Mizuki of theft, he had to make sure the safe was empty, so he had to open the box and take a look.
If it's empty, then everything is OK.
If it is full, then sorry, he will take all the money.
So regardless of whether Mizuki takes away the money in the safe, the result will be empty.
"I declare to the outside world that I only have one key to the safe, just for now."
But when he walked behind the desk and bent down to open the lock, he was stunned.
There are actually three locks on the safe...
"Have you noticed my intention? It seems like he was pretending to be taking money just to show me."
I reached out and shook the safe lightly. It didn't shake. It was obviously not light, which meant it was full.
"As expected, I didn't take it."
But this does not affect Third Generation's determination.
"After all, you are still too young. Do you think two more locks will make it difficult for me?"
He grabbed two new locks with his hands, and Wind Style Chakra gushes out.
With two "click" sounds, the two locks were destroyed from the inside and forced to open.
Take out the key and prepare to open the third old lock.
But at this moment, a "hissing" sound came from under the safe.
"Detonating charm?"
Third Generation's complexion changed, and his figure retreated quickly.
There was a loud "boom" and the entire Hokage Building trembled slightly.
The desk was directly blown up, and the safe was also blown away, hitting the ceiling, then falling and hitting the floor.
Because it is for money, the quality is very good.
However, the lock was blown open, and a lot of money flew out and scattered on the floor.
Third Generation was furious.
"Treacherous Mizuki."
The explosion was very clear, footsteps sounded outside, and a large number of people ran this way.
Third Generation miscalculated. Mizuki unexpectedly set up a detonating talisman, which exploded at the critical moment and attracted attention.
The framed plan failed completely.
Looking at the money on the ground unwillingly, Third Generation disappeared with a "bang".
This is a Shadow Clone.
Soon, multiple Anbu rushed in, followed by Asuma and several other Jōnin.
The Third Generation also came in a pretentious manner.
Asuma and others glanced at Third Generation but said nothing.
But anyone with a discerning eye knows that Mizuki’s accusation of stealing money is no longer substantiated. As for the charge of defection, most likely it will be dismissed.
"It seems that the report I received is false and Mizuki was wrongly accused."
At this point, Third Generation can only give up the frame-up plan.
…
In the forest, a total of eight people from Class 7 and Class 8 were stepping on the branches and jumping forward quickly.
"Hinata, you are responsible for detecting the target's location." Yuhi Kurenai shouted.
But Hinata didn't answer.
"Hinata?"
Hinata said "Ah", came to her senses, and looked away from Naruto.
"Teacher Hong, I'm here."
Yuri Hong: "..."
"You use your Byakugan to see where the target is."
"Zhino, use your parasitic bugs to explore the surroundings in case someone is secretly picking up the enemy and attacking us."
"Yes!" Hinata and Shino responded.
Countless little black bugs flew out from Shino's body and flew around, making Naruto and little Sakura get goosebumps.
Hinata activates her Byakugan and looks north.
Then he saw Mizuki sitting by a river, lighting a bonfire and grilling fish.
Along with the fish, there was an iron teapot in which pine needle tea was brewing.
"This...is this rebellion?" Hinata was stunned.
Anyone with any sense knows that rebellion shouldn't be like this.
"Hinata, what did you see?" Kurenai asked.
Hinata: "Well, the target is grilling fish by the river and making tea."
Kakashi and Yuhi Kurenai looked at each other.
Red: "So lax, it's either Shadow Clone, it's not a rebellion, or Third Generation is playing tricks on us."
Kakashi: "As far as I know, Mizuki is just an ordinary Chūnin. The ninjutsu he knows is only the basic Three Body Technique, and he has not mastered Shadow Clone."
Naruto immediately said: "Let me tell you, Master Mizuki will never rebel."
"How can a rebellious person take a leisurely stroll and eat grilled fish on the road of rebellion?"
Kakashi: "Don't be careless, it could be a trap. We'd better be careful."
As they approached Mizuki, they stopped.
Hinata continued to observe with white eyes, Shino's bugs also spread out over a large area, exploring every corner.
"How about it?"
Shino shook his head and said: "No suspicious targets were found."
Hinata also said: "Within a radius of 3 kilometers, apart from us, only one person saw the target."
Naruto immediately jumped out and shouted: "Na na na, what am I talking about? There is no trap at all. Mr. Mizuki definitely did not rebel. The old man from Third Generation must have made a mistake."
Kakashi discussed with Kurenai for a while, and then said: "Let's go over there. We'll find out when we get back to the village whether Mizuki has rebelled."
But the two of them had already sentenced Mizuki to death.
Next to the stream, Mizuki flipped the grilled fish over the fire to let it cook evenly.
By the way, I put my nose up and took a few breaths.
"Ah, it smells so good!" he couldn't help shouting.
He was approached by Third Generation early in the morning. He hadn't even eaten breakfast. He wanted to grill a fish on the way, so he shouldn't be delayed.
At this moment, his ears twitched and he turned around and said, "Who is hiding there? Come out!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Mizuki saw a familiar figure plant down from the tree.
It was Naruto.
"Naruto, why are you here?"
Naruto stood up with a big bag on his head and said awkwardly: "This... that... I was out on a mission, and I got separated from Mr. Kakashi and the others."
Mizuki: "I don't even know how to lie. Today is a holiday at the Hokage Building and no one has issued a mission. What are you doing?"
"Is that so, Kakashi-senpai, and Sasuke? Little Sakura?"
"Wow, it seems you are not the only one in Class 7. There were strange bugs flying around just now. It must be Shino."
"Is Class 8 here too?"
Kakashi, who was hiding behind a tree, couldn't help but slap his forehead.
Sasuke and little Sakura were both scolding: "Idiot Naruto, you just exposed us!"
The four people in Class 8 were very shocked, especially Shino.
Are the characteristics of my own parasites obvious? How can he confirm that it's me?
A group of people walked out.
"Mizuki, you are suspected of theft and rebellion, and now we want to arrest you." Kakashi went straight to the point.
This is indeed what Mizuki thinks.
Fortunately, I had prepared in advance, otherwise I might have really ended up this time.
"Stealing? Betrayal? Who did you listen to? Why didn't I know?" Mizuki pretended to be surprised.
Naruto said: "Master Mizuki, the old man from Third Generation must have made a mistake in this matter."
Sasuke also said: "There must be some misunderstanding."
Kakashi waved his hand and said: "Regardless of whether it was a mistake or not, now, please come back to the village with us and accept the review."
Mizuki: "Okay, I'll go back with you."
He showed no resistance at all.
A group of nine people quickly returned to Konoha and came to the Hokage Building.
Then in the Hokage office, Third Generation announced that this was a misunderstanding, that Mizuki did not steal or betray, and was innocent.
"Grandpa Third Generation, you are going too far." Naruto said loudly.
"You don't even have any evidence. You just relied on other people's reports and you unjustly accused Master Mizuki of stealing money and committing treason. I, Uzumaki Naruto, don't accept it!"
Third Generation said: "Once there is news of ninja rebellion, the village will pay special attention to it."
"Regardless of whether there is evidence or not, bringing the person back first is what must be done."
"Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, this matter is over."
Naruto shouted: "No, Master Mizuki was wrongly accused and suffered huge physical and mental losses. And this incident is entirely your fault, Grandpa Third Generation. You must compensate Master Mizuki for his losses."
Third Generation: "..."
He glanced at everyone present, whether it was Anbu or Jōnin, they were silent.
Even Kakashi didn't step up to stop Naruto.
Everyone knows that this incident was directed and staged by the Third Generation. Without any evidence, the Third Generation ordered the arrest of Mizuki, and even said that they would not care about life or death.
This method is extremely unfriendly to the ninjas in the village.
Because no one knows whether this kind of thing will happen to them in the future.
Third Generation glanced at Mizuki and felt his teeth itch with hatred.
Because of Mizuki, the prestige of his Third Hokage suffered a huge blow today.
He knew that he had to make a statement in public now, otherwise it would be difficult to lead the team.
But as a Hokage, there are still means.
"Mizuki, what happened today is indeed unfair to you. It was also my mistake that led to you being wrongly accused."
He took out a scroll from the drawer and said: "This Earth Style. Earth Formation Wall Cultivation Scroll is your compensation."
"Thank you, Mr. Third Generation." Mizuki hurriedly took it.
He lacks ninjutsu, so he accepts everyone who comes.
Third Generation nodded and changed the topic: "Next, let's talk about the explosive charm at the bottom of the safe."
Mizuki: "Third Generation-sama, I set up the detonator trap just out of worry. After all, there is a lot of money in the safe."
Third Generation said calmly: "There is nothing to worry about in the Hokage Building."
"Because of your worries, the desk was damaged and the floor and ceiling were damaged. These villages will not pay for you and need you to compensate."
"The preliminary estimate is that the total loss is 100,000 taels. You are limited to sending this compensation to my office within one week."
"In addition, in view of your weak safety awareness, starting from today, you no longer need to work as an assistant in the mission department."
…
Mizuki breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the Hokage Building.
Today, I successfully passed this test again.
But this feeling of walking a tightrope made him feel terrified.
If you don't pay attention, you may fall into the abyss.
"We are not strong enough. We must recruit more disciples as soon as possible. Third Generation is determined to get rid of me. Today he has lost face again, so he must want to get rid of me even more."
"You must have enough strength to protect yourself in a short period of time."
"Otherwise, I might fail before I can wait for the Chūnin exam."