This time, Hongzhong and Kakuzu's tasks are simple.
Enter Land of Lightning, clean up the outposts arranged by Kumogakure at the border, and observe Kumogakure's reaction to find out the reality inside Kumogakure.
That's all.
It is said that this is a mission from Land of Earth.
Three days later, Land of Frost.
The two have completed their mission and came out of Land of Lightning.
Land of Frost is adjacent to Land of Lightning and is the only access to Land of Lightning from land.
Yonen City, a prosperous border town near Land of Lightning, became a stop on the way home.
How to describe the prosperity of Yonen City?
Hongzhong's eyes glanced at the many guises on the street, and finally accurately focused on the bright red signboard not far away - Old Daddy Fast Food!
This is enough to become Shinobi World, the current standard for evaluating whether a city/town is prosperous.
"You go to Lao Gandie to buy two set meals, and I'll buy a newspaper!"
Just entering the town, Kakuzu spoke without warning and pushed Hongzhong away.
"Okay."
Hongzhong nodded slightly, glanced at him from the corner of his eye and then took it back.
It's been three days, and this guy can really hold his breath.
However, Hongzhong's mouth curved unnoticeably, and he paid a private visit to Old Daddy Fast Food in this place incognito to see if they used overnight lemons.
Looking at the back of the red cloud that was gradually shrinking as it merged into the crowd, Kakuzu narrowed his eyes slightly.
These days, he has carefully observed this teammate. His strength is average and he is about the same as his last teammate.
It's easier to handle the uniform.
Withdrawing his gaze, he walked to a colorful newsstand on the corner of the street and said in a smooth voice, ""Bounty Hunter Report"."
Throwing down a few cold coins, taking the newspaper, Kakuzu's green eyes began to quickly scan today's pig prices.
The one who is superior is still Uchiha Obito.
The matter of Land of Lightning is still fermenting, and his reward amount has been increased by another 200 million taels.
But Uchiha Obito is the guy who can kill Raikage!
Kakuzu Although he has the intention, he is powerless.
We can only wait for the next team building to see if we can get a leg or something.
If we do a few more team building sessions, sooner or later we will be able to get the whole team together!
By then,.34 billion taels!!!
Thinking of the mountains of money, his fingers trembled slightly.
He forced himself to suppress his boiling greed, and continued to glance downwards with a certain morbid persistence.
There were so many bounties on his mind that he was greedy, but the distance was too far, so he could only write down these people one by one in his bounty book, and wait for the opportunity to withdraw money in the future.
Suddenly, his eyes were fixed on an extremely familiar name!
Kakuzu: Reward of 28 million taels!
He subconsciously clutched the newspaper.
If only I could give "myself" to
This thought only appeared for a moment before it was crushed by the cold reality.
What a pity!
He couldn't kill himself, otherwise he would want to kill him in exchange for the bounty.
After searching for a while, I finally found it!
In a corner of a newspaper, he found a reward for his new teammate.
"Unknown identity·Suspected new rebel ninja·Hongzhong! First bounty: five hundred and twenty thousand taels!"
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.
The noisy voices next to the newsstand, the smell of fried chicken wafting in the distance, and the cool breeze in the morning. All sounds, smells, and touches suddenly faded away.
In the field of vision, only the cold numbers remain: 520,0000!
Instantly, Kakuzu's eyes, covered in the color of banknotes, flashed with murderous intent.
very good!
With the strength of this fat pig, it is impossible to 'add value'!
Just right,
The pig is finally fattened.
It's time to kill!
"Uchiha Obito, a reward of 3.4 billion taels."
Hongzhong's face with a sunny smile suddenly popped out from the side of the newspaper, and his voice was a bit "innocent" teasing, "Senior Kakuzu, you still miss him!"
He took a sip of Coke, weighed two packages of fast food in his hand, took out one and handed it to Kakuzu, and at the same time, his sharp eyes saw another reward.
"Senior Kakuzu, you actually have 28 million, tsk. That's a lot!"
Kakuzu's withered fingers rubbed it quietly, covering every corner of the horn with the Hongzhong bounty printed on it.
He remained silent, letting his new teammate mutter.
He doesn't like teammates who talk too much, though.
'Fat Pig' is going to die soon, so let him say more last words.
The two hastily finished a few bites of the fast food, but the spicy taste couldn't suppress the murderous desire in Kakuzu's heart.
At this moment, the two received another task from the leader: to sneak into Kumogakure and find out the truth about the disappearance of Two-Tails Jinchuriki.
Two-Tails? This is related to the organization's subsequent plan to capture Tailed Beast!
Return to Land of Lightning!
Taking advantage of the chaotic whirlpool caused by Kumogakure's death due to Raikage's high-level earthquake, the two of them were like two slippery snakes, easily slipping into the gaps in the defense.
Soon, the two unlucky Kumogakure patrol ninjas were silently brought down and dragged into the shadows.
During the interrogation process, Hongzhong watched with interest as Kakuzu easily pried open the prisoner's mouth with his dry fingers, like playing with the joints of a puppet.
The conclusion is: Two-Tails has a high probability to be in the hands of Uchiha Obito.
"Click!"
Kakuzu neatly broke the tongue's neck, as skillfully as breaking two dead branches.
Then he paused and threw the body away.
The tongues of these two thunder attribute are too weak, not as good as the heart of a 'fat pig'!
The two of them had just finished handling the traces and were preparing to evacuate.
Uh-huh! Uh-huh! Uh-huh!
More than a dozen figures flashed out of the woods and behind rocks like ghosts!
The cold Kunai and the long knife flashing with lightning instantly formed a deadly grid, trapping the two in the center.
"S-class rebel ninja Kakuzu! And that unknown Hongzhong!"
A bearded and dark-skinned Kumogakure Jonin took a step forward and roared like thunder, "Put down your weapons! We will capture you without mercy! Otherwise, shoot to death!"
What is the unknown ninja Hongzhong?
Hongzhong raised his eyebrows imperceptibly, glanced at the bearded old black man who was speaking, and silently marked him for death.
Looking around, there was a perfect circle of people surrounding him, making it impossible to escape.
But everything was already expected.
It's the trace left secretly by the angle, and it's also Hongzhong's own connivance.
This old ghost finally couldn't help but want to sharpen his knife against pigs and sheep?
"Kill everyone else!"
Kakuzu's cold voice sounded like a death knell, but his index finger accurately pointed at the bearded Jonin, "He stays!"
Hongzhong showed just the right amount of "newcomer" confusion. "Huh? Why leave him alone?"
Kakuzu turned his head suddenly and looked at him impatiently, as if looking at a dead person.
But perhaps because he was afraid that this "idiot" would do something bad, he still squeezed out an explanation in a voice as dry as sandpaper. "He is worth twelve million taels!"
"Got it!"
Hongzhong nodded.
Twelve million?
Although our family is not short of pocket money.
But fly legs are also meat!
Boom——
A Explosive Tag Kunai screamed, tearing apart the brief silence, and the battle exploded instantly!
The crowd quickly divided into two groups, Hongzhong himself and Kakuzu.
Kumogakure's people were well-trained and formed a formation around the two of them to encircle them.
Kakuzu's withered face was completely unmoved, even with a hint of ridicule.
Facing the siege, he shuttled through the lightning grid like a ghost, and every time his broad sleeves swayed, it brought a bloody storm.
Earth Spear hardened! Water Release cutting! Wind blade strangulation!
Ten minutes?
No! Just a few breaths!
The ground under his feet has been dyed dark red, and the broken limbs and broken arms are scattered on the ground. The last one, Cloud Ninja, had his neck broken as easily as he crushed an egg!
The other side of the battlefield.
Hongzhong seemed to be in "embarrassment", moving around under the siege of several Kumogakure swordsmen.
With the corner of his eye, he accurately captured the end of the killing at Kakuzu, as well as the body bag that the old ghost took out unhurriedly!
Like the most professional butcher, Kakuzu stuffed the bearded Jonin worth 12 million into the body bag like tying goods, with meticulous movements.
After doing all this,
He slowly turned to the "stalemate" battlefield Hongzhong, his skinny hands quickly Hand Seals on his chest!
"It's time to send you on your way, fat pig"
"Composite Ninja Technique: Flame Wind and Waves!"
Afraid that his teammates would not die, he also chose the most powerful compound ninjutsu.
Boom——
Flames swept across the sky, instantly devouring seven or eight Cloud Ninja and Hongzhong on the battlefield!
"No-"
The Kumogakure swordsman who was involved only had time to let out a desperate roar!
Tsk-
In just an instant, Kakuzu smelled the aroma of barbecue.
The flames dissipated, leaving only a piece of scorched earth and a few wisps of green smoke.
Kakuzu jumped down from a high place like a vulture and rummaged among the hot embers.
5.2 million taels is not a small sum of money!
Can't waste it!
Soon, he found his target—a fragment of the Akatsuki robe that was burned black and curled up, with red cloud patterns barely visible.
The corner of his mouth grinned with a trace of satisfaction, and his withered claws stretched out towards the wreckage.
"Pfft——"
A ray of cold light, as cold as ice, pierced out from under the scorched black fragment of Xiao's robe without any warning!
Accurate! Cruel!
Like the fangs of a poisonous snake, it instantly penetrated Kakuzu's heart!
"Ahem—!!"
Kakuzu's body stiffened suddenly, and his dark green pupils suddenly shrank into needlepoints!
He lowered his head in disbelief - a long sword flashing with blue lightning had completely sunk into his heart!
He raised his head with difficulty.
The charred fragments of Xiao's robe were lifted open by an intact hand.
Hongzhong stood up from the scorched earth of death unscathed.
The "newcomer" look of confusion on his face has long since disappeared, replaced by a cold, playful look.
"Kakuzu-senpai."
Hongzhong's voice was terrifyingly calm, "Collect the corpse. You must also confirm that the target is really 'dead'."
"Pfft——"
Kakuzu spurted out another mouthful of black blood, his body was shaky, and he was about to collapse completely.
A sudden change occurred!
"Tsk-"
The broken Red Cloud Black Robe behind Kakuzu was torn apart violently.
A more solid black shadow, Earth Grudge Fear, wearing a ferocious ghost mask, exuding a strong and ominous black aura, suddenly sprang out with a silent scream!
This is the resentment of the earth, the real immortal core of Kakuzu!
"Ahem——"
The black blood was highlighted again, and Kakuzu sneered.
Instead of fear, his wrinkled face showed a twisted expression that was a mixture of severe pain and crazy laughter.
He has four lives, even if he loses one at this time, he still has three lives!
But this fat pig, this weakling, has no second chance!
He struggled to raise his head, his cloudy green eyes filled with the mockery of a victor, ready to appreciate the other party's terror before death——
The moment his sight touched Hongzhong's eyes,
Time seems to be frozen!
Those originally "clear and stupid" black and white pupils turned into a pair of scarlet Sharingan???
Three black Tomoe slowly rotated, exuding a cold and familiar ominous atmosphere!
???
In an instant, Kakuzu once again recalled the fear of being dominated by Sharingan!
It was a feeling of absolute dominance, being manipulated in the palm of your hand and having no power to resist!
Is the man wearing the mask, not named Tobi, but calling himself Uchiha Madara, the man in front of me?
Then, a familiar feeling came.
Kakuzu found out how he tried to move, but his body didn't move at all!
The nightmare-like experience strikes again!
It's over! Completely finished!
The huge sense of absurdity and the anger of being fooled instantly overwhelmed him!
cold!
Tremble!
In broad daylight, Kakuzu felt cold and trembling all over!
That's you! That masked Uchiha!
You should have told me earlier!
Why the hell didn't you just say you were that Uchiha?!
I, Kakuzu. am aware of current affairs!
When I see Uchiha. I can just fucking walk around!
Pain! You cheated on me!!!
"I found that your heart is very different from ordinary people. There seem to be four." Hongzhong said coldly.
"Pfft!"
The long sword was drawn out coldly with a harsh friction sound!
The next second!
"Pfft!"
Accurate penetration again!
"Uh ah——!" Kakuzu's body arched suddenly, like a fish nailed to the chopping board!
The second heart is declared useless!
Then, use the same technique again!
At this time, from the original four lives, only one life was left.
"You seem to have only one life left! What will happen if I stab you again?"
"Ahem—puff!"
A pool of thick blood once again appeared, and Kakuzu's calculations, arrogance, and anger were all crushed into the humblest powder of fear.
He was quite strong, his bloodshot green eyes stared at Hongzhong, his teeth clenched, and he remained silent!
"How rude."
Kakuzu's voice was as hoarse as sandpaper, and every word was laced with blood foam. "I couldn't recognize your true face for the first time."
"Oh?"
Hongzhong raised his eyebrows slightly, and the amusement in Red Eye's eyes almost overflowed, "It seems that those unpleasant 'memories' have finally come to your door?"
In the past two days, through communication with other clones, Hongzhong learned that Liutong had interacted with Kakuzu.
In order to prevent Shinobi World from getting another member of Uchiha's clan, he Hongzhong can only resist the evil that Liu Tong has done!
As for why you pretended to be Uchiha Madara before?
It was all because I heard that Uchiha Madara was still alive, so I wanted to see Uchiha Madara in this way.
"Pfft!"
The sword penetrated for the fourth time.
But this time, avoid the remaining, weakly beating heart!
"Just remember it." Hongzhong's voice was like a devil's whisper, ringing in Kakuzu's ears, "No need. I'll introduce myself again."
Kakuzu The muscles on his blood-stained face twitched, and his green eyes were mixed with fear, unwillingness and a hint of resignation.
Seeing his appearance, Hongzhong was still a little unclear about what unforgettable thing Liutong had done to him.
But this Kakuzu, Hongzhong is not going to be killed.
Akatsuki Organization's manpower is already small, so there is no need to reduce staff again.
However, there must be a certain process!
Buzz——
A pair of weird Rinnegan appeared.
"You——" Kakuzu was so shocked that he almost shouted out, but at this time Hongzhong's black hand had already covered his brain!
Memory read!
Three minutes later.
Oops!
This Kakuzu is truly a living fossil of Shinobi World!
However, in this experience, is money your religion? Really good!
However, after this action, Hongzhong was sure that he was afraid that he would not be able to reform Kakuzu again.
This kind of person, after being transformed, will no longer even have a dominant personality.
In this case, I will spare your life first.
Moreover, this guy's ability to make money is truly terrifying!
Why not let him continue to be an efficient money printing machine?
The thought moves slightly!
After completely sealing some of Kakuzu's memories, Hongzhong switched to Sharingan again.
"You should be familiar with my process, right?"
Kakuzu's bloodshot green eyes were blank for a moment.
Immediately, it was like being hit by electricity.
"I understand! Take money to redeem your life! I understand the rules!"
"Very good." Hongzhong nodded with satisfaction, as if accepting goods, "Your life is now priced at 400 million taels.
When you finish taking the money, your life will be your life! "
"Ahem——"
Hearing this number, Kakuzu was so shocked that he coughed up a pool of blood.
But.
Deep in those turbid green eyes, after the extreme physical pain and fear, an almost crazy, twisted obsession belonging to a miser suddenly ignited!
Four hundred million taels!!! This is going to kill him!!!
Yes.
If the money is gone, you can make it again!
Life is gone. There is really nothing left!
As long as he can survive 400 million, Uncle Kakuzu will accept it!
"Cough cough cough puff!"
He spat out another mouthful of blood, but forced out a grin that was uglier than crying:
"Four hundred million taels, I'll give it!"
"Here."
Snap.
Two meatballs fell in front of Kakuzu.
After seeing the two Red Carefree Pill clearly, a familiar picture appeared in front of Kakuzu again.
"Old price, 1.6 million taels a piece."
"Ahem!" Kakuzu coughed up a pool of blood again. He actually wanted to say that he had Carefree Pill in his ninja bag, but he wisely kept his mouth shut.
"More!"
Hongzhong opened his mouth, pointed at Kakuzu's packed bearded corpse and said arrogantly, "This is the corpse that I finally knocked down!
Xiaodu! Do you think the bounty will automatically jump into my pocket? "
Xiaodu? I am an old comrade who is nearly ninety years old!
And wasn't this what I did??
"Ahem!" Kakuzu almost coughed up blood again.
In the end, all he could say was, "I understand!"
After eating Carefree Pill recovered for a moment, Kakuzu carried the body on his back, and followed Hongzhong and left.
In the retreating figure, Kakuzu's waist became more and more bent.