Akatsuki Duo

The next day, Makoto Ito, Jiraiya, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sasuke packed their bags and prepared to set off!

Makoto Ito had initially thought the team consisted only of himself and a few others, but he hadn't expected Zabuza and Haku to join them, along with Uzuki Yugao, who ostensibly wanted to protect him closely...

And so, the group, dressed in black and gold Hokage's Ceremonial Robe, prepared to leave Konoha. It's worth noting that even Jiraiya was now wearing these black and gold Hokage's Ceremonial Robe.

Jiraiya thought everyone looked pretty cool dressed like that, so he also put on the black and gold Hokage's Ceremonial Robe, intending to change his sleazy image...

Just before everyone was about to leave, Makoto Ito suddenly noticed that two figures in the restaurant in the distance looked very familiar!

It wasn't so much figures as it was the clothes they were wearing that looked incredibly familiar!

Isn't this just like the Akatsuki's style of clothing?

Could these two be Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, arriving in Konoha at this time?

Amidst his confusion, Makoto Ito looked at everyone and said...

"You guys go ahead, I'll catch up in a bit!"

Everyone looked at Makoto Ito with some doubt. They were almost out of the village. Did something happen to you again?

Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head...

"Cheng! What are you doing? We're almost out of the village. Is there something you haven't finished doing? Or should we wait for you for a bit?"

"No! You guys go first, I'll catch up in a bit..."

"But where are we supposed to find Tsunade?" Naruto Uzumaki, somewhat puzzled, since none of them even knew where they were headed on this trip...

Jiraiya scratched his head...

"If we're looking for Tsunade, we can just go to places with lots of casinos and taverns! Let's go to the Land of Hot Water first. The scenery there is beautiful, and there are many hot springs. The ladies there are all so gentle and kind! Hehehehehehe..."

Jiraiya chuckled lewdly as he spoke, and even drooled...

Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Sasuke Uchiha grinned from the side...

"Weren't we going to find Tsunade? Your goal is way too obvious! You're clearly headed for the hot springs!!! No wonder Naruto calls you the Pervy Sage! You really are a Pervy Sage!!!"

Jiraiya chuckled sheepishly a few times...

"Don't worry about the details! There are plenty of taverns and casinos in the short side street!!! Since Makoto has something to do, let's set off first. Makoto, hurry up and catch up!"

"I see!"

And so, the main group set off first, with Makoto Ito heading towards the restaurant...

At that very moment, Kakashi, Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yuhi were talking inside the restaurant...

"I never imagined these little guys were hiding so well!"

"Yeah, who could have imagined? They've all become Jinchuriki! Suddenly a whole bunch of Nine-Tails have appeared! And now even Kakashi, you've become Jinchuriki! It's outrageous!!!"

Kakashi scratched his head and chuckled upon hearing Asuma and Kurenai's words...

"Actually, I didn't expect these things to happen! Although my class usually hangs out with Makoto Ito the most, I never realized that he was hiding his Makoto Ito so well! But ultimately, this is a good thing for Konoha!"

Now I just hope they can find Tsunade soon! I'm a little worried Danzo might cause trouble!

Asuma took a drag of his cigarette...

"Kakashi, aren't you worrying a bit too much? There are just too many powerful guys in Konoha right now! We teachers and Jonin are probably no match for these kids. I really can't imagine what Danzo will do!"

Kakashi shook his head...

"Danzo is still an elder! His status as an elder is still valid! The heads of those major families won't pressure him too much! I'm just worried that while Makoto Ito is away, Danzo might try to cause trouble in secret?"

Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki overheard Kakashi and the other two's conversation and were both shocked!

Especially Itachi Uchiha, had he been away from Konoha for too long? What the heck are all these Nine-Tails and Jinchuriki?

Were Kakashi and the other two still half asleep? Were they not fully awake?

And who is Makoto Ito? I've never heard of him before!

What exactly happened?

Kisame looked at Itachi Uchiha with some curiosity.

"Mr. Itachi..."

"Shh... we should go..."

After paying the bill, the two got up and left the restaurant.

"Mr. Itachi! Why are we in such a hurry to leave? Don't you want to see your brother? And we haven't even found out what happened in Konoha yet. What Nine-Tails? What Jinchuriki?"

"We've probably been exposed! Kakashi and the other two aren't exactly simple characters either! We'd better leave as soon as possible!"

"Those three are definitely no match for you, Mr. Itachi!"

"But this is Konoha after all. If we cause too much of a commotion, we won't be able to get away!"

"Mr. Itachi is right!"

And so, the two of them walked to a small river...

Suddenly, Asuma and Kurenai appeared in front of them!

"I saw you two acting suspiciously earlier! Tell me, who are you? Your attire is very suspicious! What are you doing in Konoha at this time? What are you planning to do?!"

Itachi Uchiha's face was hidden under his hood, and neither of them recognized who he was...