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Right now, Kamidai's behavior seems to have changed quite dramatically.
Just a moment ago, he was full of vitality, pleading for mercy. But after Yamanaka Saiichi peeked into his memories, he suddenly looked at a loss and extremely nervous.
Minato Namikaze! One of the top ninja famous throughout the ninja world!
If Minato Namikaze wanted to kill him, he'd just need to move his little finger.
But right now, Kamidai is truly terrified.
Minato Namikaze had been keeping an eye on Kamidai. Seeing Kamidai in this state, Minato Namikaze's eyes narrowed slightly.
It's easy to say that he considers himself a part of Konoha, but it's difficult to actually feel that way. Right now, he feels like a thief who got caught while stealing. He simply can't see himself as a part of Konoha. His mentality isn't that strong yet.
As for gathering intelligence about Konoha, such as ninja art and secret techniques, he has to enter Konoha first. And besides, they haven't even said he can join Konoha.
Minato Namikaze asked aloud, "Are you okay?"
Kamidai had thought that being an undercover agent would be easier than going to the battlefield, but now it seems that the battlefield would be a better option.
Kamidai is under immense mental pressure. His life is not in his control. Facing an extremely powerful person directly, the pressure is so overwhelming that it's almost numbing Kamidai's mind, making it hard for him to think.
Hearing Minato Namikaze ask if he was okay, Kamidai guiltily glanced upwards and stammered, "I, I'm okay."
Minato Namikaze squinted his eyes at Kamidai and said with a smile, "That's good."
Minato Namikaze took out his Kunai and cut the ropes on Kamidai, freeing him from the restraints.
Kamidai suddenly felt lost.
After a short pause, Kamidai replied with an 'aggravated' look, "I'm furious! So angry! I never thought Sunagakure Village would treat me like this! Since it was Lord Minato who saved me, I'd like to ask Lord Minato to take me in! I don't want to go back to that inhumane village of Sunagakure Village anymore!"
Minato Namikaze was now quite sure that Kamidai definitely had a Mondai.
Kamidai's expression was too stiff now, and what he said was too flat. Although he deliberately put emphasis on a few words, there was hardly any sense of anger.
So... Kamidai was faking his anger.
Although he didn't know how Kamidai managed to deceive Yamanaka Saiichi's Mind-Reading Technique, Kamidai might be on a mission from Sunagakure Village, trying to enter Iwagakure Village to carry out some task.
But there was one thing Minato Namikaze couldn't figure out.
That was why Sunagakure Village would choose this kid, Kamidai.
This kid clearly has no experience. It's almost as if he's wearing a sign that says 'I'm suspicious'.
Minato Namikaze recalled all the details about Kamidai after he and Yamanaka Saiichi entered the tent.
First, Kamidai pleaded hoarsely for mercy, saying he was willing to cooperate.
Then, after Yamanaka Saiichi read Kamidai's memories, Kamidai suddenly had a complete change of personality. He stood there stunned for a long time, and then was extremely guilty.
Minato Namikaze thought of a possibility, that is, the memories Yamanaka Saiichi read from Kamidai were real.
However, a part of Kamidai's memories was missing and couldn't be retrieved.
That missing part of the memory might be the reason why Kamidai was made a sacrifice.
After Yamanaka Saiichi read Kamidai's memories, Kamidai remembered that missing part.
This might be the reason for Kamidai's sudden change in temperament.
Minato Namikaze found another suspicious point.
It was the location of The Deal between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure Village.
Why was Land of Rivers chosen for The Deal?
To the left of the Land of Rivers is the Land of Wind, and to the right is the Land of Fire.
If they were to conduct The Deal with Iwagakure Village, it would be safer to choose Land of Birds, which connects Land of Wind and Land of Earth.
Minato Namikaze thought of another possibility. Kamidai might not have intended to carry out a mission in Iwagakure Village. His real target could actually be Konoha!
The very smart Minato Namikaze had almost analyzed the truth.
Kamidai was very nervous now.
While Minato Namikaze was silent, his facial expressions changed several times.
Now that Minato Namikaze suddenly stared at him scrutinizingly, Kamidai felt a shiver down his spine.
Could it be that... he couldn't join Konoha?
But didn't that guy from the Yamanaka clan just say that he was very valuable to Konoha?
Was it still not possible even with such great value? So strict?
Kamidai, who didn't know that his cover as a spy was almost blown, was fidgety now.
After Minato Namikaze was silent for a while, he showed a gentle smile and said, "Don't be in a hurry to join Konoha. After all, you were a ninja from Sunagakure Village before, and the procedures to join Konoha are very complicated. Outsiders must make certain contributions to Konoha and need someone to guarantee them."
By the way, Yamanaka Saiichi said that you're quite good at Magnet Ninja Art. Can you demonstrate it?"
Kamidai shuddered.
Could it be that... Minato Namikaze wanted to see his strength and then send him to The Battle to make contributions?
No way! He became a spy just to avoid going to The Battle!
If Minato Namikaze wanted to send him to The Battle, wouldn't he have to fight on the battlefield and be a spy at the same time?
What was the point of his coming here?
He might as well have exposed his strength in front of Third Kazekage and gone to The Battle back then.
But since Yamanaka Saiichi had read his memories, Minato Namikaze already knew that his strength was not weak, and he couldn't deceive Minato Namikaze.
Kamidai wanted to cry but had no tears. With a long face, he said, "Lord Minato Namikaze, I'm a technical talent. I'm not suitable for The Battle. My ninja arts are just for show. They seem powerful but are actually very weak and can't kill anyone at all!"
Now Minato Namikaze could confirm that Kamidai was showing his true feelings this time, and he was even more sure that the memories of Kamidai retrieved by Yamanaka Saiichi were genuine.
The memories of Kamidai retrieved by Yamanaka Saiichi showed that Kamidai was very afraid of The Battle. He was afraid that Third Kazekage would discover his talent and strength and send him to The Battle, so he had always been hiding them.
It seemed that the Third Kazekage really didn't know about Kamidai's talent, which was why he was willing to send a talented but completely inexperienced Kamidai to carry out a certain secret mission.
If Kamidai were a ninja with extremely poor talent, his death would cause no loss to Sunagakure Village.
"Kamidai, right? I think you should already know that you've become a sacrifice in the alliance agreement between Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure Village, and we from Konoha intercepted you. What are your thoughts?"
Minato Namikaze asked him what he thought, and Kamidai tried hard to calm himself down and think about how to reply.
Minato Namikaze told Yamanaka Saiichi, "Saiichi, report this matter to Korega (Third Hokage) right away."
"Yes, I'll go right now!"
Kamidai, who had broken free from Hidden Brain Sand Manipulation, remembered everything.
Yamanaka Saiichi didn't dare to slack off. He left at once, eager to tell Hiruzen Sarutobi this almost heaven - sent opportunity.
After Yamanaka Saiichi left, Minato Namikaze asked, "What's your name?"
"K, Kamidai."
Although Kamidai was forced to be an undercover, it was his first time in such a role. He had no experience at all and didn't know what to do next.
The Third Kazekage said that after the plan succeeded, Kamidai just needed to pass as a Konoha resident and then gather intelligence, ninja arts, and secret techniques of Konoha.