Caught in the Crossfire While Doing Nothing
Kumogakure!
"What failed?"
"Huh? The other two ninja villages also failed? They were taken away by the fake White Cold Light that suddenly appeared?"
"White Cold Light, and then he was killed by a mysterious powerful figure?"
The Fourth Raikage looked at Dou Lang with an expression that said, "Are you kidding me? Are you trying to fool me into thinking I'm not well-educated?"
This is so dreamy!
Where did this mysterious powerful figure come from, and what's with that fake White Cold Light?
They all seem to be the same group!
"That mysterious expert and the White Cold Light are really not the same group?" The Fourth Raikage asked, looking at Dou Lang to confirm.
"Perhaps, but I'm certain that the White Cold Light wasn't real!"
"The people of Kirigakure's wariness of him didn't seem to be feigned."
"My people and I from Konoha have been secretly observing their movements for several days, and they don't show any signs of trying to cover their tracks!"
"Therefore, we should still focus on that mysterious powerful figure!"
"I remember the patterns on their bodies. They can't escape. We should immediately send out a search team to find their trail!"
"As long as we can find their trail, we will definitely be able to follow the clues to their lair, and then reclaim the Nako Stone to complete the mission!"
Hearing Dou Lang's words, the Fourth Raikage nodded and said, "Then do you remember their characteristics? The more detailed the better!"
Dou Lang replied, "Of course, although we only made contact for a few seconds, I remember his features very clearly."
"He was wearing a black God Command with red auspicious cloud patterns, a mask, and had emerald green eyes."
"Right, he's missing-nin from Takigakure. He's wearing Takigakure missing-nin Forehead Protector from Takigakure!"
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Raikage's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "A missing-nin from Takigakure, yet he managed to kill White Cold Light!"
"Hmm, there probably aren't many people who meet these criteria. They'd have to be at least an A-rank missing-nin!"
"Alright, then thoroughly investigate all A-rank missing-nin in Takigakure and those above that rank!"
Upon hearing this, Dou Lang immediately responded and went to carry out the order.
While Kumogakure was doing this, Kirigakure and Konoha were doing the same thing.
In the end, they got the same result!
"Takigakure, missing-nin from Kakuzu, is eighty-three years old?"
"Wait, really? Are there really people in the world who live such long lives?"
What does 84 years old mean?
That means he lived through the chaotic Warring Sengoku period, the era of the establishment of ninja villages, and the three Ninja World War. He's definitely a monster!
Is it really possible for someone to live that long?
The oldest living people are: Chiyo, Ebizo, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Ōnoki of Both Scales. The oldest is currently only 70 years old!
But this Kakuzu the oldest Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki of Both Scales!
That's terrifying!
"A true old monster indeed! No wonder he was able to kill the imposter White Cold Light and abduct the Nako Stone. With such experience, it's not surprising!"
The Fourth Raikage couldn't help but sigh, and then immediately issued an arrest warrant for Kakuzu.
Subsequently, the Kage of both Kirigakure and Konoha issued the same order.
In an instant, the name Kakuzu became famous throughout the Shinobi World, and even Takigakure became famous.
Indeed, an eighty-four-year-old monster is formidable in itself.
I heard that the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning is planning to condemn Takigakure, blaming them entirely for the failure of this mission Takigakure demanding an explanation.
But this left the Kage of Takigakure completely bewildered. He really wanted to say, "Kakuzu is an old codger who died decades ago. What does he have to do with us? How can they be caught in the crossfire like this?"
At this moment, the Land of Fire, a master at maintaining peace in the Shinobi World, immediately stepped in and quelled the matter.
This brought the matter to a close.
But behind the scenes, the turmoil did not subside; instead, it intensified.
Countless wandering ninjas have their eyes on Kakuzu's head.
They wanted to take his head in exchange for the enormous bounty of 300 million yen set by the three great nations of the Land of Water, the Land of Lightning, and the Land of Fire!
"Those Five Great Nations, and that brat, they actually made me take the blame for them! I won't let you get away with this!"
In the Akatsuki Organization's gathering place, Kakuzu a phrase that everyone was unsure whether to say!
Not far behind Kakuzu, the leader of Akatsuki Organization, Zero Burial Deva Path Pain without a trace of emotion, "From this incident, I've learned a lesson: the existence of the Five Great Nations is a major reason for the lack of peace in this world!"
"Our existence is perfectly justified, and if we want to change the world, we'll have to rely on our efforts!"
The expressions of the members varied upon Deva Path Pain's words.
Agree, disagree, or remain expressionless – all these expressions are possible!
"Alright, everyone, keep up the good work! Once we've expanded the organization, we can move on to the next phase of our plan!"
The next step is to capture the Tailed Beast and gather them together to form a force that can make the entire Shinobi World tremble, thus serving as a deterrent to keep the Shinobi World at peace.
Everyone nodded, and the meeting came to an end.
As he was leaving, Deva Path Pain looked at Kakuzu was about to depart, and said, "Try not to show your face for the time being. Be careful; there are still quite a few strong ninjas in the Shinobi World!"
Kakuzu felt somewhat annoyed by the Deva Path's instructions. Did he really seem like such an impulsive person? But he still nodded to indicate that he understood.
Kirigakure!
"Who exactly is that person impersonating Xiao Ye? And why is their Ninjutsu so similar to Xiao Ye's?!"
"Is there anyone in this world who can use the Mist Concealment Technique with such mastery?"
"Xiao Ye, how are you doing now? Sigh, there's not a word from you, it's really worrying!" Mei Terumi a furrowed brow.
She was certain that the White Cold Light that appeared, the one that had been stealing the Nako Stone, was definitely not her younger brother Ye Liangnai.
Because Ye Liangnai appeared in the Kumogakure's party.
She was certain that the ninja named Jinghong that Juzo Biwa mentioned was Ye Liangnai.
Moreover, the mysterious person impersonating the White Cold Light was not as strong as Ye Liangnai.
If what Juzo Biwa said is true, then that person's strength might even surpass that of Mei Terumi.
No matter how prodigious Ye Liangnai is, it's impossible for her to become that strong in just four months!
"Please don't let anything happen to you, Xiao Ye. I'm still waiting for you to come back and change Kirigakure with me!"
Mei Terumi sincerely prayed aloud in her heart.
Kumogakure!
"Huh? I can leave the Assassination Squad now, and leave the Anbu forever?"
After resting for two days and finally recovering from her injuries Ye Liangnai received news of Dou Lang.
Starting today, he has been transferred away from the Assassination Squad and the Anbu, and will resume his name 'Kira'. He will officially become Special Jonin of Kumogakure and go to the Dragon Containment Cave to guard the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Yugito Nii!