Across the entire Land of Fire, fierce battles were breaking out everywhere.
The Akatsuki had mobilized on a massive scale, catching many people off guard.
"Has the Akatsuki gone mad? To get Naruto, they're actually starting an all-out war with Konoha?!"
"All-out war? Heh, does the Akatsuki have that kind of strength? Our village is incredibly powerful."
"But the Akatsuki has two more Super-Kage-level fighters than we do."
The Konoha ninja were unsettled and uncertain. Aside from a very small number of people, none of them knew what madness had seized the Akatsuki, driving them to go this far for Naruto!
Was it worth it? It was only Naruto Uzumaki. Even if he had the Nine-Tails inside him, things should not have come to this!
After all, both the Akatsuki and Konoha possessed Mangekyō Sharingan. All it took was a single glance to deal with the Nine-Tails.
"To risk a full-scale conflict for Naruto, to risk angering Lord Genitsu... There must be something here that I don't know."
Itachi led the small group of ninja forward at astonishing speed, pursuing the defecting Naruto Squad.
The Akatsuki's actions were far too abnormal.
Their leader, Nagato, had been defeated by Lord Genitsu. He was clearly outmatched, so how did he dare do something like this?
"Is it for the Nine-Tails? But no matter how powerful the Nine-Tails is, it shouldn't amount to much before the Akatsuki." Itachi frowned deeply, utterly unable to understand.
Sasuke knew what his brother was worried about and immediately said, "Once I defeat Naruto and bring him back to the village, we can investigate carefully. The truth will definitely come to light!"
Itachi glanced at the gloomy-faced Sasuke and gave a slight nod.
Sasuke was feeling deeply burdened and furious.
Soon, they encountered an interception.
"Stop!"
Itachi suddenly