The One Who Betrayed the Agreement
Time slowly moves forward.
The Akatsuki gradually got back on track.
With Sasori of the Red Sand gaining a teammate named Deidara, the Akatsuki was officially formed. While these missing-nin secretly carried out high-paying missions, they also trained to strengthen their power or art, making the base somewhat noisy.
Shirou Emiya an Akatsuki.
He couldn't afford to waste this time; he wanted to use it to find an opportunity to study Hidan's genes.
They also need to take advantage of this time to secretly acquire stronger power to fight against Kaguya, who may still pose a threat.
Just.
Shirou Emiya also had excellent reasons.
Due to the unexpected killing of the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, the most powerful Nine-Tails needed someone to protect it secretly before the plan to capture the Tailed Beast could proceed.
"But-""
"You're not very good at lying—"
Black Zetsu Shirou Emiya's idea of protecting the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but it disagreed with Shirou Emiya's going to Konoha: "Why not Obito to protect Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? With his abilities, there shouldn't be any accidents."
"I remember-"
Emiya Tsuchihara glanced at Black Zetsu, then frowned. "Obito killed the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's parents, would he be willing to do the same?"
Even Black Zetsu hesitated.
Does that mean Obito Uchiha would disobey their orders if he didn't want to?
Like-.
That idiot Obito might actually be one!
In fact.
Obito Uchiha had always wanted to rebel and was secretly colluding with Orochimaru to betray the Akatsuki at any time.
If Orochimaru hadn't been unable to fully master the Impure World Reincarnation and unleash the full power of the Impure World Reincarnation beings, the two of them would have already made their move.
Certainly·
If Orochimaru weren't still useful, and if Obito Uchiha weren't needed as a sacrificial offering to revive Madara Uchiha or Kaguya Otsutsuki, Tsuchihara Emiya would have already taken action against those two scheming individuals.
"Alright."
Shirou Emiya calmed Black Zetsu down and shared his thoughts. "I will act carefully."
Besides, aren't you here?
"Um."
Black Zetsu couldn't help but feel a little restless, and couldn't resist bringing up his own little idea. "Actually, we could have Nagato completely revive you, given your strength."
"Nagato is our comrade."
Shirou Emiya rejected Black Zetsu's offer.
While Nagato and Konan always respected him, part of the reason was that he needed to avoid falling into the predicament of becoming a sacrifice.
Black Zetsu's intention to revive Shirou Emiya is obvious. It simply wants to revive Shirou Emiya completely so that he can use Madara Uchiha's Rinnegan to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki in the future, and further become a sacrifice for its resurrection of Kaguya!
Black Zetsu was one of the reasons why Shirou Emiya didn't want to stay in the Akatsuki.
Because Black Zetsu never gave up on this idea, and Emiya Tsuchihara, for the sake of his own plans, did not want to fall out with Black Zetsu.
Just as Black Zetsu endured for a thousand years to revive Kaguya, so too did Shirou Emiya endure for a thousand years. In fact, he endured even more than Black Zetsu; he had endured far too long.
Dawn is approaching.
It is absolutely impossible to let him lose all his previous efforts.
Although this period of patience will be very difficult, the fruits of the harvest in the future will be sweeter because of the patience gained during these days.
Just.
This return to Konoha was also part of Shirou Emiya's plan.
Before returning to Konoha, Shirou Emiya had already prepared the Konoha ninjas mentally; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to see Tsunade in the Land of Hot Springs.
No.·
It should be said.
His arrangements were made earlier.
He had even laid out his plan beforehand when he impersonated Orochimaru and kidnapped Anko Mitarashi.
Because Orochimaru has always been the most suitable person to take the blame.
Konoha Village.
Tsunade took Shizune back to her long-lost hometown.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, was planning to have a serious talk with his disciple about staying in the village when he received a shocking message from Tsunade.
Lord Shirou
"He may have been resurrected by Orochimaru using the Impure World Reincarnation."
Tsunade stared irritably at the empty Secret Chamber, rubbing her temples hard with her fingers, trying to recall the night she got drunk in the Land of Hot Springs.
"I must investigate Orochimaru's matter."
Tsunade took a deep breath. She had no intention of staying in Konoha. She asked in a low voice, "Old man, is there any information about Orochimaru in the village?"
"Not yet-"
Sarutobi Hiruzen also looked somewhat worried.
The last time Konoha obtained information about Orochimaru was when someone suddenly impersonated Konoha and kidnapped Anko Mitarashi Orochimaru. The person was extremely skilled in swordsmanship Wind Release swordsmanship? Wind Release?
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly had a guess in his mind: because there were indeed people in this world who were better at swordsmanship Wind Release than Shimura Danzo, it was no surprise that the other party did not choose to harm Kakashi Hatake!
After all, Shirou Emiya wouldn't kill anyone!
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart tightened as he suddenly realized something ominous: he suspected that Tsuchihara Emiya had already been used by Orochimaru!
No. That's not right.
It's even more likely that it could be exploited by others!
"Tsunade."
Sarutobi Hiruzen exhaled a melancholy smoke ring and said in a deep voice, "If Lord Shirou has truly been resurrected, or even if Orochimaru has already used his knowledge and power, it will become a real problem for the entire world—"
"He will break free from Orochimaru's control."
Tsunade brought up her trust in Shirou Emiya with dissatisfaction.
"However, he is also easily deceived."
Sarutobi Hiruzen recounted a story from his past with Shirou Emiya: "I spent more time with him than you and Lord Shirou. I followed him on his journey through the Shinobi World for ten years."
"Actually, Lord Shirou has always been someone who easily trusts others. Whether it was the First Hokage or the dangerous Madara Uchiha, in Lord Shirou's eyes they were all people who needed help. He is easily misled by more and more information."
"If it's a well-intentioned person who needs his help."
"This kind of trust won't cause any major problems."
As Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke, he thought of his old friend Shimura Danzo, whom he had dismissed. "But what if he were to be used by someone with ulterior motives?"
"So what do you mean?"
Tsunade's brows furrowed.
"Never mind."
"Find Orochimaru as soon as possible."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and tapped his pipe, "Even if Orochimaru deceived Lord Shirou, we can persuade him to stop believing in Orochimaru."
"If you need intelligence."
Sarutobi Hiruzen thought of the Uchiha who had joined Akatsuki and a thought began to form in his mind, "Perhaps I can find out some things for you—"
"Besides."
"Perhaps Jiraiya knew some information about Orochimaru."
Since Orochimaru's defection, Jiraiya, one of the Konoha's Sannin, has tried to bring him back and is still investigating Orochimaru's whereabouts.
Compared to Konoha, Jiraiya does have more information. Jiraiya, Jiraiya has the support of the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku. The toads of Mount Myōboku appear in various parts of the Shinobi World from time to time and can always provide him with various information.
"I see."
Tsunade clenched her fists.
If you can't find it—
"Let's bring Jiraiya back with us."
Sarutobi Hiruzen realized that what lay ahead was shrouded in mystery; he had no idea what the future held.
Only the thick fog obscured his vision, and he knew that the truth hidden behind the fog must conceal a great crisis.
To deal with these hidden crises, Konoha must gather enough strength as soon as possible.
Jiraiya and Tsunade, who have always stayed away from Konoha, are both forces that can help Konoha deal with this crisis.
Rice Country.
Orochimaru's base.
The base has become quite lively recently.
Because the Yakushi Kabuto brought back many children from the Northern Base.
Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto have been conducting experiments and research at the base, even working to catch up with the experimental schedule as quickly as possible.
Anko Mitarashi had been teased by him and had been assassinated, had her memories sealed again with Curse Mark and was immediately imprisoned.
After all, once Orochimaru successfully colluded with Obito Uchiha, he wasn't too worried about the threat from the Akatsuki and subconsciously forgot the agreement he had made with Emiya Tsuchihara.