On the ground not far from Kakuzu lay a strange symbol. Hidan was sprawled atop it, a sharp weapon embedded in his body, piercing straight through him and pinning him to the ground.
Looking farther out, everything around them was a complete mess. The ground was littered with debris and riddled with craters, as though it had been bombarded by artillery shells. Broken wood lay everywhere, while trees so thick they required several people to wrap their arms around had snapped apart as if they were made of foam, scattered all over the ground.
Not far from Hidan, the Four-Tails, Son Goku, lay limply on the ground. Several enormous bloody holes covered his body, blood continuously pouring from them. He had been forcibly pinned to the ground, his aura weak. It was obvious that a fierce battle had taken place.
"We still need to head to Iwagakure to capture the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han, and kill these people for their bounties. Damn it, the organization's expenses have been getting bigger and bigger lately."
Kakuzu calculated the accounts, troubled by Akatsuki's expenses. As the organization's treasurer, he always felt that no matter how much money they earned, it was never enough to cover Akatsuki's spending.
"Hehehe, that's your problem. But leave the fighting to me!! Don't you dare steal it from me!!!"
Hidan was not only an exceptionally talkative and impulsive man, but also a battle maniac. The mere mention of fighting made him excited, though his fighting style sent chills down people's spines...
A battle style terrifying to ordinary people meant little to Kakuzu. He was already used to Hidan being like this.
"The leader sent word that Iwagakure has gone on alert. They even intend to hide the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han. It seems our mission will face resistance."
"That's your