Shouldn't You Think About How You Got Captured and Brought Here?

"Ouch—that looks so painful."

Naruto watched the battle unfold with a pained expression.

Even Sasuke was standing to the side, couldn't help but nod in agreement; Neji's month-long exclusive training was just too painful.

Calling it training is an understatement; it's more like a one-sided beating.

It's important to know that Naruto and Sasuke only experienced this once or twice at the beginning; they only started fighting each other later because they couldn't take it anymore.

However, Neji had been doing this for almost a month, and he was covered in wounds almost every day.

As a result, Hinata and Ino's Medical Ninjutsu also improved.

"However, it must be said that Neji's strength has indeed improved significantly."

Shikamaru, standing to the side, held a different opinion, after all, Neji had made considerable progress in the past month.

Sasuke and Naruto were taken aback upon hearing this, and then exchanged a glance.

Or... should they have Hagoromo- sensei train them like that too?

Bang--

A sound rang out, and Neji's figure flew out like a cannonball.

Glug--

Naruto swallowed hard, then shook his head. How could he have such a dangerous thought?

"Okay, that's enough."

After sending Neji flying, Hagoromo stopped and said something.

"This month's Intensive Training was successful. We can rest tomorrow."

"Yes, Master!" Neji stood up and nodded; he was now completely covered in dirt.

For the past month, in order to achieve the best combat results, Hagoromo has been suppressing almost half of his strength and unilaterally beating Neji.

This was to enhance his practical combat skills.

After all, it's wartime now, and you never know when you might encounter enemy ninjas while on a mission.

Hinata and Ino, who were standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to heal Neji's wounds.

"Naruto, you guys can basically just stay at the training ground from now on. Remember, don't train at home."

Hagoromo then repeated the important points to Naruto and the others.

After all, there's still no news about Black Zetsu, that old silver coin.

Even the Akatsuki, which sent out Kakuzu and Kisame, seemed to have vanished.

However, thinking of Kisame, Hagoromo couldn't help but smile.

That Samehada has always been sealed in a certain location within Konoha.

However, that guy is quite patient; relying on Samehada's last remaining Chakra, he's still unwilling to come out.

However, we need to take care of something before leaving the village.

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Hagoromo arrived quietly from underground within the Konoha Intelligence Department.

Upon hearing the voice, Inoichi turned around and, seeing it was Hagoromo, smiled and said:

"Yo, Hagoromo, what brings you here today?"

"We're almost out of the village, Senior Inoichi, how's it going?"

Hagoromo looked at Samehada, who was bound to a stone platform by Sealing Jutsu, and asked.

"It's still the same. If you hadn't kept telling me the exact details, I would have almost given up."

Inoichi shook his head and said, "It's really hard to believe."

Which ninja could hide inside a weapon for over a month without eating or drinking? Even if that weapon were alive.

Hearing this, Hagoromo rubbed his temples. The Intelligence Division had been giving Samehada a lot of provocation lately.

But Kisame is indeed quite patient, with the mentality that if you can't sense it, and he doesn't show himself, then nothing will happen.

"How about I give it a try?"

Hagoromo hesitated for a moment before speaking.

The reason I handed it over to the Intelligence Department was to see if we could obtain any valuable information from Samehada.

After all, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist have quite a reputation.

Although each of them is quite strong, it must be said that apart from the Kubikiribōchō...

The other six games each have their own merits.

"That's fine too. After all, we've done the necessary research, so it's better to get rid of it."

Inoichi, though it was somewhat regrettable, but once the people inside unknowingly came out...

That's not a good thing for Konoha.

Hagoromo nodded, then waved her hand, and a dozen or so Anbu Ninjas immediately stepped forward and surrounded her.

With the preparations complete, Hagoromo naturally stepped forward to the stone platform.

He then formed several hand seals, and black threads extended outwards, heading towards Samehada.

Inoichi, but then shook his head.

This is not the Nara Clan's Shadow Binding Technique.

As the Black Threads penetrated deeper, Samehada seemed truly dead, remaining motionless.

If it weren't for the fact that Hagoromo's perception was different from ordinary perception, she might have been fooled.

"What? Kisame, you've been hiding for a month, aren't you coming out yet?"

Hagoromo looked at Samehada, who was motionless, and spoke.

"Fine, since it won't come out, I'll just grind it up. After all, it's not worth studying anymore."

Seeing that there was still no movement, Hagoromo's eyes turned cold.

The Black Threads suddenly accelerated, binding Samehada tightly. Under this immense force, it seemed as if Samehada would split open at any moment.

Call out--

Just then, a white shadow dodged the Black Threads and darted towards the underground exit.

"Take him down!"

Inoichi looked grim; he truly hadn't expected that someone could actually hide inside a weapon for almost a month.

Before Inoichi finished speaking, the surrounding Anbu pulled out scrolls one after another.

A Sealing Jutsu instantly unfolded, forming a circular barrier.

Bang--

The shadow that burst forth from Samehada crashed directly into the Sealing Jutsu, but it couldn't escape no matter what it did.

Snap--

Kisame landed, his entire body now naked, looking cautiously at Hagoromo standing before him.

"So, you already knew from the beginning?"

Kisame found it hard to believe, after all, his method was absolutely undetectable to anyone.

"Ah, actually, if you could block out your malice, you might actually be able to avoid it."

Hagoromo said nonchalantly, but it wasn't actually because of that reason, but rather because of Sansan's unique perception.

Even without activating Sage Mode, some abilities are still usable, just not in a very wide range.

Kisame's expression froze upon hearing this.

Malice?

He actually lost here?

"Heh, it doesn't matter. This Sealing Jutsu means I can't get out or in, which means my only opponent for now is you!"

Kisame grinned, his eyes filled with cold light as he looked at Hagoromo.

Hagoromo:······

Don't you want to think about how you got caught here?

Who gave you that confidence? Madara Uchiha?

Ignoring him, Hagoromo had no interest in fighting Kisame anymore, and it was time for the village to know about the Akatsuki.

"You should go to sleep now."

Before he could finish speaking, Kisame, who was about to attack Hagoromo, trembled and looked at Hagoromo in disbelief.

The next instant, his head slumped limply.

"Knowing you're inside, how could I possibly just want to find your location?"

As Hagoromo raised her hand, several Black Threads pulled Kisame's figure toward her.