Escape From Konoha

The country of tea, a tea room in a border town.

The sturdy man wore a black coat with red clouds and a bamboo hat on his head. After entering the tea room, he walked towards the appointed private room.

After opening the door, there was a young man wearing the same uniform sitting inside, savoring the tea provided by the tea room.

The taste was bitter at first and then sweet, making him close his eyes as if he was savoring this wonderful taste.

This teahouse is one of Akatsuki's properties. It was specially opened to allow Akatsuki members to have a place to stay while performing missions around the world without settling in the wilderness.

There are many such strongholds. In addition to the sphere of influence governed by the Kingdom of Ghosts, there are many such strongholds in every country.

The sturdy man took off the bamboo hat on his head, revealing a rather weird face, like a shark. He walked to the opposite side of the young man. Before he could speak, the young man opposite had already asked: "How are you, ghost?" Same, have you gotten rid of those troublesome guys?"

Kisame put aside Samehada on his back, not far away from his body. He sat down on the opposite side, poured himself a cup of tea, and said in a complaining tone: "Although we got rid of them, those guys are still dealing with traitors. I have always believed in the principle of never giving up until the goal is achieved. It's better for you Konoha, your tolerance for traitors is so high. Unlike Kirigakure's side, once you become a traitor, no matter how difficult the target is to kill, the Anbu's pursuers will It will be a fight to the death.”

Itachi ignored Kisame's complaints. After all, he was a member of the Akatsuki organization with a special mission. The nature of the matter was completely different from that of a serious rebellious nin like Kisame.

Moreover, Kisame was wrong in one sentence.

Konoha also has a very low tolerance for rebellious ninjas.

The three people from the Kingdom of Ghosts were so powerful that Konoha did not dare to provoke them, so they never looked for trouble.

Orochimaru is too cunning and has now become Akatsuki's logistics staff. He has completed a secret agreement with Nagato, the leader of the organization, and is protected by Nagato.

With Nagato's protection, it may not be that simple for Konoha to take action against Orochimaru.

Otherwise, Orochimaru's current life would definitely not be so easy.

As far as Itachi knew, another one of the Sannin was pursuing Orochimaru and has not given up to this day.

Coupled with the assistance of ANBU masters, even Orochimaru could not compete with the front and Konoha, and could only choose to endure.

Apart from these special cases, Konoha's efforts to suppress rebellious ninja were actually very cruel.

Not to mention the ANBU, the people led by Danzo were even less tolerant of rebellious ninja than the ANBU.

Even if it is a traitorous ninja who has defected to another force, Genbu will not hesitate to sneak into the enemy's position and carry out assassination operations day and night until the mission is completed.

"So, who is leading the team this time? It actually made you feel difficult."

Itachi asked curiously.

"Kiden Mangetsu is a genius ninja who is of the same clan as the second generation Mizukage and comes from the famous Ghost Clan. He is also the current bodyguard of Mizukage. As for his strength... he should be slightly worse than me."

Kisame looked very depressed.

"Do you want me to join you in dealing with him?"

Itachi suggested.

Kisame glanced at Itachi, seeming to be seriously considering Itachi's proposal.

"If you don't want to, forget it. After all, the other party is not a simple ninja. There are many ANBU masters around him. With just the two of us, I'm afraid we are not able to do it. And organizing another group also has important tasks."

Moreover, Akatsuki's power is getting stronger and stronger now. Although Kirigakure has a normal relationship with Konoha, it is also a force belonging to the five traditional powers.

It is likely to be the main force against the Akatsuki organization in the future.

Ghost Lantern Full Moon is the high-end combat power of Kirigakure Village. Killing such a talented ninja will also weaken the power of the great country.

Itachi would not do something like this that would benefit the Akatsuki organization.

If the ninjas from the Kingdom of Demons were chasing them this time, that would be a different matter.

"That's true. No one knows if there are other traps waiting for me. These guys are experts at hunting."

Kisame nodded.

Itachi was not surprised by Kisame's answer.

In fact, most of the rebellious ninja who defected from the village had some sense of awe for the village of the past, and did not like to have too much contact with their companions from the original village.

Itachi also had this strange mentality.

He doesn't really like contact with Konoha's ninjas now.

It must be the same for Kisame, for Kirigakure, I am afraid that deep down in his heart, he has always maintained a strange sense of awe. And this inexplicable sense of awe will prevent him from fully displaying his strength when fighting with his past companions.

As time goes by, this aversion to fighting with past companions will gradually deepen, reaching the point of being unable to extricate itself, until death.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became quiet. Itachi and Kisame were usually not talkative people. Most of the time, they stayed silent in their own areas, staying silent and thinking about their own things.

Only when performing tasks can we find some common topics and maintain a good atmosphere.

I don't know how long they had been sitting like this. Itachi and Kisame's bodies sitting on the cushions suddenly froze. A piece of information was transmitted to their minds without any warning, causing them to raise their heads and look at each other.

"It seems that we don't have time to idle here. We just escaped from the pursuit of Kirigakure Anbu, and now we have to have a meeting again. Really..."

Kisame shook his head, and after a simple complaint, he and Itachi formed hand seals at the same time, keeping their bodies in a cross-sitting posture in the room, fixed.

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In the quiet stone room.

Rainbow-like ripples appeared in the quiet room, shaking violently at first, then stabilizing at the same time, condensing into a substantial figure, gathering here.

Nagato opened his Samsara Eyes and glanced around with an emotionless gaze. When he saw that everyone was here, he nodded slightly.

"What's the point of summoning us at this time? I'm conducting important research."

The first person to speak out was Beiliuhu, one of the first members to join the organization.

His eyes transformed into the same three-god Jade Sharingan as Itachi, releasing a very strange light, as if he was a little dissatisfied with Nagato calling him over at this time.

Regarding Beiruhu's dissatisfaction, Nagato was not angry, but said in a calm tone: "There are two tasks for you next."

"Two missions?"

Bei Liuhu narrowed his eyes.

The others were also attracted by Nagato's words.

Nagato didn't want to tempt everyone, and said directly: "According to Bai Zee's investigation, there is a newcomer with good potential who can be drawn into the organization. His name is Hiduan, and he is a member of the Tango Country Cult."

"The Evil God Cult? Wasn't that sect wiped out a few years ago? There are still remnants of it surviving?"

Bei Liuhu was slightly surprised.

"That's right, in that battle to destroy the Cult of the Evil God, most of the believers and bishops were killed, but there are accidents in everything, and Fei Duan is one of the survivors. His ability is of great use to the organization, Itachi, Kisame, the task of recruiting new people will be left to you."

Nagato glanced at Itachi and Kisame, and handed over the plan to recruit new people to them.

Itachi nodded lightly and did not refuse.

"Chief, the other mission is..."

There was a questioning look in Kisame's eyes.

"The second mission is related to tailed beasts."

Tail Beast!

After hearing the content related to the second mission, everyone's hearts became awe-inspiring.

The purpose of the Xiao organization is to capture the tailed beasts scattered in the hands of the big country. The second task is related to the tailed beasts, so it is not an ordinary task and must be taken seriously.

However, the ninja villages of various countries are very strict about the care of tailed beasts. It is obviously impossible for the ninja villages of various countries to hand over the tailed beasts.

The only way is to wait for the jinchuriki to leave the ninja village and then send out personnel to capture him. This can also avoid large-scale conflicts with Ninja Village.

"Scorpion, Deidara, this task is left to you two. You two will go to the Country of Waves immediately. Bai Jue will explain the details to you."

Nagato turned to look in the direction of Scorpion and Deidara.

"Leave it to me and Brother Scorpion. I will let each other appreciate my art, okay."

Unlike most of the gloomy team members, Didala, the youngest in the organization, has an active personality and wants to let the world recognize his explosive art.

As for capturing the tailed beasts, that's just incidental.

The important thing is to promote your art.

"Fool."

Xie said in a low voice.

"What do you mean, Brother Scorpion?"

Deidara looked at Scorpion.

"Na no country is stationed in the army of the country of ghosts. The leader is the daughter of Chiba Shiraishi and Uchiha Ruri. Although we don't know her information, the tiger father has no dogs. If we are not careful, we will suffer. "

Xion tells the information he got.

The situation in the Country of Waves is complicated and it is by no means a good place.

Even if a ninja like him accidentally gets involved, accidents may happen.

Although Deidara's strength is good, this personality can easily be exploited by the enemy and fall into the enemy's trap.

Therefore, Xie turned his eyes to Nagato and said, "I need information about Chiba Kazuhime."

Although capturing the tailed beast does not necessarily require a conflict with the ninjas of the Demon Country, Scorpion will not underestimate this mission just in case.

He has already seen Hinata Ayane's strength. Uchiha Ruri, who is as famous as her, once killed thousands of ninjas in Sand Hidden Village by herself, so she must be not a kind person.

Kazuhime Chiba, who inherited the bloodline of the Uchiha clan, naturally needs to be taken seriously.

Nagato shook his head and said: "We haven't collected much information about the other party. In short, it's better to be careful."

Itachi, who was silent on the side, suddenly said: "Be careful about the noise she makes."

"sound?"

Scorpion looked at Itachi.

Itachi seemed to be remembering something, and then replied: "She uses sound to create illusions. Before fighting her, you can block your own hearing. Or, use the loud explosion of explosives to cover up the sound she made."

After saying that, Itachi looked at Deidara, the last piece of advice was for him.

Didara was once defeated by his Sharingan illusion, but it doesn't mean that Didara is weak, it's just that the other party doesn't understand the characteristics of Sharingan, so he was easily captured by Sharingan.

In this regard, Orochimaru, who was confident and staring at his Sharingan for a long time, also suffered a loss.

As for the sound illusion, Didara's explosive ninjutsu might become the key to the sound illusion, depending on whether the opponent can grasp it this time.

…

The meeting lasted less than ten minutes and ended.

In the tea room, Kisame let go of her sealed hands, shrugged her shoulders, moved her not-so-stiff body, stood up from the cushion, and said to Itachi: "It seems that this time it's going to be serious. The side mission will go well."

Itachi is not optimistic about this, and said: "Not necessarily, it would be fine if there is no conflict with the ghost country. Once there is a conflict, it is difficult to predict the direction in which things will evolve."

"That Chiba Kazuhime... do you know him?"

Kisame raised an eyebrow.

"I met her in a hurry when I was taking the Chunin exam, and I accidentally fell into her illusion. As for the strength, it's hard to say now. After these years, it should have become stronger."

Itachi guessed in an uncertain tone.

He didn't know how much the opponent's strength had grown after so many years.

But one thing is certain, being able to be sent to the Land of Waves by the high level of the Ghost Kingdom, and even to act openly and aboveboard under the eyes of the Fire Kingdom, without the slightest timidity, shows that its strength cannot be underestimated.

"Then I can only be glad that the two of them won't conflict with the people from the Kingdom of Demons when they capture the Jinchuuriki."

Kisame chuckled, but there was no worry on his face.

When it comes to caring about the safety of his companions, Kisame does not hold this kind of sentiment.

The ninjas who joined this organization were all rebellious ninjas who betrayed the village and gathered together for various purposes.

Itachi seemed to acquiesce in Kisame's attitude. The reason why he told Scorpion and Deidara this information was to use the two of them to test Chiba Kazuhime's strength.

However, it ultimately depends on whether the two sides can conflict.

After all, the 'peace' agreement between Akatsuki and the Demon Country still has some time to go before it expires.

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The fact that Sasuke entered the Intelligence Department to investigate the information was immediately obtained by Hiruzen.

The Intelligence Department, like the Anbu, is a special department directly under the Hokage. Any troubles cannot be hidden from Hiruzen's eyes.

"Sasuke, this kid is even better than I thought."

After learning what happened from Kakashi, Hiruzen sighed like this after taking a puff of cigarette.

Not only is he excellent in strength, he is also quite flexible in mind. As long as such a talent does not die young, he will definitely become famous in the future.

"After all, the flaws in Naruto's body are a bit too big. As long as you pay a little attention, you can find something abnormal."

Standing in front of Hiruzen, Kakashi nodded.

The abnormality in Naruto is not necessarily entirely due to the other person's parents, but also related to the identity of the Jinchuuriki.

When it comes to tailed beasts, this kind of thing is furthermore not top-secret information that Sasuke can know now.

Hiruzen agreed with Kakashi's view. When it came to dealing with Naruto's graduation, he did leave a bit of a handle. Any jounin with a little bit of brain would be able to detect the truth, but this kind of thing didn't happen. It needs to be discussed on the table.

When it comes to tailed beasts, most jounin are not capable of handling them.

This is why Hiruzen asked Kakashi to serve as the instructor of the seventh team.

From this point of view, Sasuke and Sakura are incidental products, not the main thing.

Because Naruto is far more important than Sasuke and Sakura.

"Hokage-sama, what are you going to do next?"

Kakashi asked Hiruzen what he thought.

Searching for Naruto's true identity, he also came into contact with the large-scale defection incident of the Uchiha clan in the past. To be honest, Sasuke must have had other ideas from it.

The other party's demand for the truth will inevitably drive his curiosity until he searches for the so-called truth.

Hiruzen pondered for a moment. Although Sasuke was a bit curious, whether it was searching for Naruto's identity or the defection of the Uchiha clan in the early stages of the Third Ninja War, Sasuke learned that it was not a big deal.

As long as Sasuke does not touch the Uchiha clan's genocide four years ago, Hiruzen does not need to worry about Sasuke's loyalty.

The important thing is that Sasuke will definitely search for the truth next and interact with the Uchiha ninjas of the Kingdom of Ghosts.

The murderer of the Uchiha genocide was Itachi, and Itachi only needed to bite him to death. No matter how the people from the Demon Country tried to seduce Sasuke, Sasuke would not be gullible.

Hiruzen did not want people of Sasuke's generation to bear the cruelty of the previous generation's political struggles.

The truth of the Uchiha genocide will forever be lost in darkness, which is the best outcome for Konoha and Sasuke.

"Let him go. It doesn't hurt to reveal some things to him when necessary. Since Sasuke and Naruto are in the same team, they will definitely notice the power of the tailed beast in Naruto in the future. Blindly hiding it, maybe it will bad thing."

Hiruzen expressed his opinion.

He sincerely hoped that Sasuke could completely integrate into Konoha under the guidance of Kakashi, and form a new Konoha Uchiha clan with him as the core.

Now, compared to Sasuke, the last descendant of the Uchiha clan, the Hyuga clan, who has some contact with the roots, may be the key to the problem.

I just hope that the Hizu side will find out the branch family members who are conspiring with the roots as soon as possible. Otherwise, waiting for things to break out, there may be new turmoil within Konoha.

Because of the conflicts within Konoha, a fight will begin over the selection of the Fifth Hokage.

Danzo has been waiting for so many years, and he will definitely not be willing to hand over the position of Hokage to others, because if he loses this opportunity, he will not have another chance to make a comeback and become Hokage.

Looking at his best friend getting further and further away from him, Hiruzen sighed inwardly.

The conflicts within the village have been taking root and growing in Konoha since he became the Third Hokage.

He somewhat regretted that he had allowed Danzo to set up his own business and establish an even darker department among the ANBU - Roots.

Without his acquiescence, the power within Konoha would not be so divided now, allowing the people of Oni Country and Orochimaru to take advantage of it.

But now it's too late to regret, so we can only try our best to save the mistakes we made.

"I understand. If he asks me again, I will tell him some of the things."

Kakashi nodded.

"That's good. There's no need to be too anxious. It doesn't matter if you take it a little slower. Speaking of this, are there any signs of Sasuke's Sharingan awakening?"

Hirizhan felt that the current Sasuke lacked everything, both strength and brains, but lacked a pair of Sharingan.

Once the Sharingan is awakened, Sasuke's strength will be doubled immediately.

This is the power of the blood inheritance limit.

It is a powerful ability that countless ninjas in the ninja world dream of.

Especially when ninjas in the bloodline can continue their bloodline as a family, compared to the secret arts families who may have their ninjutsu stolen, the bloodline is more difficult to capture by outsiders, which will create a very terrifying foundation.

Nebu spent a lot of time and energy in making the wooden escape ninja, but Tianzang was the only one who succeeded.

As well as the blood inheritance boundary that can rely on the continuation of the blood, the artificial blood inheritance boundary technology is too difficult.

I have never heard of any ninja village that can artificially create blood successor limit ninjas in batches.

"According to the current situation, Sasuke has no signs of opening Sharingan, probably because of the lack of real fighting."

Kakashi replied.

Hirizhan didn't doubt Kakashi's words, and it was the same reason when Itachi awakened Sharingan.

Under the protection of Konoha, Itachi had little access to real battles, so before going out to perform tasks, Sharingan also had no signs of awakening.

Itachi's Sharingan didn't suddenly open until he was out on a mission.

Also since then, Itachi's strength has begun to improve by leaps and bounds.

If Sasuke wants to awaken the power of Sharingan, he needs to go through a real battle.

"Then..."

At this time, a knock on the door interrupted Hiruzen's words.

"Come in."

Hiruzen said to the people outside the door.

After getting Hizhan's permission, people from outside opened the door and came in.

Wearing Anbu's attire with an animal mask on his face.

Although he couldn't see his face clearly, Kakashi recognized who he was at a glance.

Tian Zang.

The past is the root of the artificial wood escape blood successor limit ninja.

After he temporarily left the ANBU, he took over the responsibilities of the ANBU in his place.

"The minister is here too."

Tianzang's voice came from under the mask, seeming a little surprised.

"Come here to talk about something. What, do you want to report any important information here at this time?"

Kakashi asked casually.

Tianzang nodded and said in a complaining tone: "Yes, since you left, Minister, I have been very busy here. I am so tired these days that I can almost breathe."

He had heard that after Kakashi temporarily left the ANBU, his daily life was very leisurely. He could also continue to collect guidance fees from his genin subordinates, and he lived a carefree life.

It was like being on a happy vacation, which made him envious.

"Well, those who can do the hard work."

Kakashi patted Tenzo's shoulder comfortingly and said haha.

Compared to the heavy work of being an ANBU minister, the life of guiding a jounin was indeed no different from a vacation, which gradually made him feel like he didn't want to be alone.

After reminiscing about old times, Tenzo continued: "Lord Hokage, the situation in the Land of Waves has changed."

Not caring that Kakashi was here, Tenzo reported the information directly to Hiruzen.

"what happened?"

Hiruzen looked stunned.

Tenzo replied: "According to what the leader of the Lightning Regiment revealed to us, they discovered the intervention of a fourth force in the Country of Waves."

"The fourth force?"

"Yes, it's the Ziyue Zhong, a bounty hunter group in the underground black market. Because they were fighting with the people from the Kingdom of Ghosts, they were discovered by the people from the Lightning Regiment. And according to the people from the Agricultural and Industrial Regiment of Wave Country, they did not Hire a group of bounty hunters other than the Lightning Regiment.”

In other words, the Purple Moon people in the underground black market are hired by the fourth force besides the Kingdom of Fire, the Kingdom of Waves, and the Kingdom of Ghosts.

Appearing in the Country of Waves at this point, Tenzo didn't think it was a simple accident.

A few years ago, the Purple Moon Clan was wiped out by the army of the Kingdom of Ghosts, and their vitality was severely damaged.

It is obviously abnormal to dare to provoke the Kingdom of Ghosts at this time.

Tenzo doubts whether the ninjas and samurai who are fighting against the ninjas of the Kingdom of Ghosts are affiliated with the Purple Moon Clan, rather than being pretended by other forces to use the name of the Purple Moon Clan to stir up new conflicts in the Land of Waves.

After hearing this, Hiruzen frowned and fell into thinking.

"What did the Agricultural and Industrial Corps say?"

The home field is in the Country of Waves, and the Agricultural and Industrial Corps that now controls most of the Country of Waves, their attitude will determine Konoha's next policy.

"They hope that we can complete the agreement as soon as possible. The Kingdom of Ghosts has begun to extend its palms to the entire D area of ​​the Country of Waves, and the remaining areas are gradually being eroded by the power of the Kingdom of Ghosts."

This result was not beyond the expectations of everyone present.

"Have someone from the Communications Department reply over there and say that Konoha will deploy relevant actions as soon as possible."

Hiruzen didn't hesitate for too long and gave Tenzo the order.

"yes."

Seeing Tenzo's disappearing figure, Kakashi also said to Hiruzen: "Then, I also say goodbye, Hokage-sama."

After saying that, Kakashi turned and left.