Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 131: Capturing the Tailed Beasts

Body Flicker Technique: Mist Instant Movement!

Li Xiang gripped the kunai in his right hand and silently approached Konan.

The kunai pierced through.

But Konan immediately turned into paper and quickly reassembled in the distance.

She raised her hand, aiming at the previous location.

Countless sheets of paper flew out, like a thousand books of rain, covering a large area.

A few seconds later, Konan was slightly startled.

The feedback told her that all the paper had landed in empty space.

Can someone move so quickly in mid-air?

Although she had some understanding of Hoshigaki Kisame, what impressed her the most was his free Chakra and Water Style.

This silent killing technique was the first time she had seen it.

Moreover, it was so difficult to deal with when used by his disciple.

Konan maintained her flight in the air, never staying in one place for more than three seconds.

She continuously threw paper in all directions with both hands.

Although she couldn't dispel the mist, she could explode it.

Flames ignited on the paper, and violent explosive waves echoed in all directions.

Li Xiang formed hand seals and sent a clone rushing forward.

Konan's eyes narrowed as she noticed him, thinking that it was just lucky that his real body happened to be blown out.

She threw several spears made of condensed paper, directly piercing through the clone.

"A clone?"

After realizing this, Konan immediately shifted her gaze, trying to find the real body.

At this moment, the clone unexpectedly exploded with a loud bang.

Heat waves rolled.

The clone exploded.

Li Xiang learned this move from Uchiha Itachi.

He had used this move against Kakashi before.

Konan quickly retreated.

But Li Xiang used more explosive tags, and she was still affected by the aftermath.

Some of the paper on her body was blown away.

At this moment, she heard the sound of water behind her.

Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique!

The speed was extremely fast.

Konan's attention was focused on avoiding the explosive tags, but she didn't expect the next attack to come so quickly.

Her body was covered by the water waves.

Although she had made special preparations and the paper was waterproof, the impact was inevitable.

Li Xiang didn't attack again.

The mist dissipated.

He asked, "Teacher, is it enough?"

If he had used oil instead of Water Style just now, she would have been defeated.

Konan naturally understood this.

They were just sparring, there was no need for a result.

She had already understood Li Xiang's level.

Although he didn't possess strange secret techniques like Kakuzu or Hidan, his strength alone was considered good among Jōnin.

There would be no problem for him to join the Akatsuki organization.

After all, under normal circumstances, a ninja's strength would increase with age.

They would reach their peak between the ages of twenty and thirty.

That was when their physical development also ended.

In other words, Li Xiang, who was eight years old, had a bright future ahead of him.

And he was a Rain Shinobi born and raised.

Naturally, this made her feel closer to him.

Konan took out a ring and said, "From today onwards, you are a member of the Akatsuki organization. Your codename is Zhu."

Zhu refers to the Vermilion Bird.

In the original work, it was Uchiha Itachi's codename.

Since he hasn't joined, it naturally became available.

Li Xiang took the ring and put it on his middle finger.

Originally, he thought it was a bit big, but he didn't expect the ring to have an automatic shrinking function, so it fit quite well when he put it on.

"Your uniform will be given to you in a couple of days," Konan explained. "You're too young, and the sizes of the other members' uniforms won't fit you, so we have to custom order it."

"Okay."

Li Xiang nodded.

Speaking of which, in his past life, he thought the uniforms of the Akatsuki organization were really nice, quite cool.

He never expected that there would be a day when he would wear one.

He still remembers that it seemed like all the members of the Akatsuki organization had to wear nail polish.

Yes.

It's really outrageous.

But whether it's Pain, Sasori, Hidan, Orochimaru, or Juzo, none of them were exempt.

And the colors were different too.

Li Xiang could only say that this is what women are like.

Perhaps Konan considered his young age and didn't mention this matter.

She just mentioned that they should gather at the tower at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, as the Akatsuki organization is going to hold a meeting.

Li Xiang agreed and promised not to be late.

He was quite curious about the genjutsu technique used for the meeting.

But from what Konan said, it seems that he will have to go in person.

The next day.

Li Xiang arrived at the tower where Pain was located as agreed.

Konan was already waiting.

"Follow me."

When she saw Li Xiang, she spoke.

Then she turned around and walked into the tower.

Although Li Xiang had lived in the Rain Shinobi Village for eight years and had become Konan's disciple, this was indeed the first time he entered the interior of this tower.

Like the other buildings, the outside was covered with steel pipes.

Because it rains all year round, these pipes can quickly drain the rainwater to prevent flooding.

As for the inside, it was also gray walls, appearing extremely dark.

When he watched anime in his past life, he wanted to criticize that the Akatsuki organization always held meetings in a pitch-black cave.

Just like Orochimaru, they liked cold and dark environments.

It seems that this life is no exception.

Li Xiang finally arrived at a huge hall.

The visibility was dim.

But he could vaguely see the arrangement inside.

In the center were two large hands, with ten fingers resembling ten pillars.

Li Xiang knew that the illusions of the members of the Akatsuki organization would appear on these pillars during the meeting.

As a busy and international organization, the members often traveled to various countries in the ninja world.

It would be too time-consuming to rush back for a meeting.

So Nagato used the Rinnegan to create rings.

The members of the Akatsuki organization converted their chakra into thought waves through the rings.

After Nagato received them, he projected these waves as illusions.

In short, this meeting jutsu was quite interesting.

Unfortunately, one must have the Rinnegan to use it.

Li Xiang quickly noticed Deva Path Pain.

He stood at the highest position, looking down expressionlessly.

This was their first meeting.

Deva Path Pain, or Yahiko, to be precise.

With orange hair and Rinnegan eyes replacing his original ones.

There were black particles on his nose, ears, and chin.

In any case, he didn't look like a normal person.

When Deva Path Pain saw Li Xiang, he didn't say anything.

It was Konan who told him to choose any finger.

Following the principle of convenience, Li Xiang climbed onto the ring of the ring finger.

Soon he saw the first member.

Hoshigaki Kisame.

Just like him, he came in person.

When he saw Li Xiang, he nodded slightly and jumped onto the pillar near him.

After that, it was no longer the real body, but one illusion after another.

They looked colorful, like a rainbow.

"Wow!"

An exaggerated voice sounded, "Could this little brat be the new member?"

Although they were illusions, their characteristics remained basically the same.

Especially the mask on his face is exceptionally obvious.

There is no doubt that it is Obito, or rather Obito disguised as Afei.

During his time as Afei, he undoubtedly unleashed his true nature and became very reckless.

So it is true that Uchiha Xian'er's reputation is well-deserved.

Speaking of Obito's experiences, it can indeed be described as "reckless".

I want to create a world with Rin.

A guy who is caught up in love and acts like a chuunibyou.

Killing clan members, killing teachers, killing friends.

It can be said that he is not worth pitying.

It's truly miraculous that he was able to be redeemed in the end.

"He is a new member, codenamed Zhu, called Yeyu."

Konan glanced at him and replied.

She didn't pay attention to his exaggerated tone.

She was already used to it.

"Finally, someone younger than me."

Afei laughed and said, "Come on, call me senpai."

Li Xiang pursed his lips and didn't say anything.

"Oh, you have quite a cold personality."

Even in this situation, he didn't get angry.

After all, he was particularly skilled at acting foolish and crazy when he was Afei.

"Enough with the idle talk."

Kakuzu snorted coldly and said, "I still have to go kill people."

He and Hidan were chasing a target for a bounty.

They received a notice to attend a meeting halfway through, which was annoying.

It was like a part-time worker in a previous life being notified to go to work on a Sunday.

It was infuriating, but they had no choice but to go.

"The Tailed Beast Capture Plan officially begins."

Tendo Pain said calmly, "The exposure of the Akatsuki organization during the capture of the Five Tails last time has made it inconvenient to take on missions during this period. Since that's the case, it's time to make them understand true pain."

"Hahaha!"

Afei burst into laughter, excitedly saying, "I've been looking forward to this day for a long time!"

"Shut up!"

Deidara glared at him and said, "Your laughter is so unpleasant, believe me or not, I'll blow up your mouth!"

Afei immediately drooped his head and said, "Sorry."

He apologized very quickly.

Li Xiang couldn't help but smile.

It was quite amusing.

But his acting was good.

After all, he was a guy with three identities.

Afei, Obito, Uchiha Madara.

"Hoshigaki Kisame and Yeyu will be a team, responsible for capturing the One Tail."

Tendo Pain began to assign tasks, "We just received an invitation from Sunagakure. They are holding the Chunin Exams, and Yeyu's age is just right, so he will go with Ziyanghua and Fuyong to participate."

Li Xiang was slightly surprised by this, as it clearly deviated from the original plot.

Sunagakure did indeed hold a Chunin Exam.

It was probably in the first year after Gaara became the Kazekage.

Because he was too young and the restless influence of the Tailed Beast, there was a faction in Sunagakure that opposed him becoming the Kazekage.

So they decided to hold the Chunin Exam to get rid of Gaara.

And Gaara had the same idea, wanting to find out who was secretly manipulating things through the exam.

This Chunin Exam was still held jointly with Konoha.

The written exam was in Konoha, but the practical exam was in Sunagakure.

At that time, Uzumaki Naruto happened to be on a training journey with Jiraiya, so Konoha sent Hyuga Neji and others.

After this exam, almost all of them were promoted to Chunin.

Hyuga Neji even directly promoted to Jonin.

In the end, only two of the strongest Genin from Konoha remained, Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke.

In the original story, the Akatsuki captured the One Tail after this Chunin Exam.

It was Sasori and Deidara.

But now it was replaced by himself and Hoshigaki Kisame.

There is no doubt that their strength is weaker.

Perhaps Tendo Pain thought Gaara was too young and the One Tail's chakra was the least, so he didn't think it would be too difficult.

Based on the current timeline, Gaara is probably only fifteen or sixteen years old, making him the youngest Kazekage.

Even the exceptionally talented Fourth Generation Namikaze Minato didn't become Hokage until he was in his twenties.

Tailed Beasts, in general, give the impression that the more tails they have, the more powerful they are.

Naturally, the One-Tail is theoretically the weakest.

If we don't consider the jutsu it has learned, it is indeed the case.

And the One-Tail hates the sea the most.

Hoshigaki Kisame's Water Style is clearly its weakness.

As for the desert environment, it doesn't have much of an impact on it.

But it does have a boost for the One-Tail.

Li Xiang knew that this matter was not so easy, but obviously he didn't have the right to refuse.

Tendo Pain continued, "The Two-Tails and Eight-Tails of the Cloud Shinobi Village will be handed over to Kakuzu and Hidan, the Jinchūriki of the Four-Tails and Six-Tails have both defected, so Jue and Afei will be in charge of reconnaissance, with Scorpion and Deidara assisting."

The Three-Tails is in a wild state.

The Five-Tails has already been captured.

The Nine-Tails is the strongest, and Konoha currently has no way to deal with it.

The Seven-Tails is in the Hidden Waterfall Village, under the care of the Amaterasu Revolutionary Army.

Tendo Pain plans to capture the remaining five before making any further decisions.

The main issue is a lack of manpower.

After the meeting, Li Xiang and Hoshigaki Kisame bumped heads.

Since he was affected by Tsukuyomi, there has been an obvious change in his attitude towards him.

But there have been no other changes in his behavior.

In addition, members of the Akatsuki organization are independent and generally do not care about their teammates.

Naturally, no one noticed anything unusual about him.

"I will disguise myself as a leading Jōnin from the Rain Shinobi Village, and you will infiltrate as a Genin to take the exam," Hoshigaki Kisame said, "Pay attention to any news about the Jinchūriki, there might be someone coming to participate in the Chūnin exam."

During the last Chūnin exam in Konoha, both Gaara and Uzumaki Naruto participated.

Obviously, he thought the same would happen this time.

In fact, there is indeed one.

The Jinchūriki of the Seven-Tails from the Hidden Waterfall Village.

But now they belong to the Amaterasu Revolutionary Army, so it's unknown if they will send someone over.

In theory, Gaara will definitely invite them.

After joining the Akatsuki organization, Li Xiang also gained another advantage, which is being able to contact White Zetsu to learn about the situation in the ninja world.

But considering that White Zetsu likes to implant spores in people's bodies, there is currently nothing he needs to know.

Because the written exam is held in Konoha.

After many years, Li Xiang has returned to the starting point.

Konoha now appears more modern.

The accompanying Ziyanghua and others were amazed by what they saw.

To avoid being discovered by others in the Rain Shinobi Village, Nagato has sent many people to participate in each Chūnin exam.

This time is no exception.

A total of 21 people, divided into seven teams.

Konoha has arranged special rooms for them.

Hoshigaki Kisame, on the other hand, remembers Tendo Pain's instructions and takes this opportunity to search for the whereabouts of the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.

Li Xiang also uses the excuse to collect information and wanders around Konoha with his two teammates, Ziyanghua and Fuyong.

He didn't see Uzumaki Naruto, but he saw Uchiha Sasuke.

Wow, aren't you, a rogue ninja, being too open and honest?

You don't even bother to pretend!

And you're participating in the Chūnin exam, that's too much.

Uchiha Sasuke also noticed Li Xiang but didn't come forward to greet him.

Because of Ziyanghua and Fuyong.

At night, Li Xiang found Sasuke's room.

Unexpectedly, Uchiha Itachi was also there.

After a conversation, he understood the reason.

Since half a year ago, after Iwagakure lost the Five-Tails, they contacted the other four major villages and informed them about the Akatsuki organization.

Although the four major villages were somewhat pleased with their misfortune, they didn't neglect the matter concerning the Tailed Beasts.

As a result, they began to guard against the Akatsuki organization, making it difficult for them to receive missions.

At the same time, Iwagakure and the Amaterasu Revolutionary Army made a temporary agreement.

Uchiha Itachi obtained the four countries and needed a development period, so he agreed to Daoyamaki's request.

Taking this opportunity, Konoha also announced the suspension of the pursuit operation.

At Gaara's invitation, Uchiha Itachi brought people to participate in the Chūnin exam.

And to visit home.

(End of this chapter)