Chapter 196

The Akito people rewarded Guren profusely.

My mind was wandering to other things.

Forging weapons, imbuing Asuka and Pakura with Dark Chakra, launching the aerial fortress, conveniently placing Rin Nohara's coffin here, threatening Kushina...

All of these things have been done.

Next.

Just get used to the power of [58] and continue your training to increase your Dark Chakra.

"Ancor Vantian's various steam-powered devices, flying machines, and magical techniques... should also be studied..."

"However, the primary research focus should be on the firing of the 'main cannon.' After all, it's a powerful weapon with destructive force comparable to a 'medium-sized' Tailed Beast Bomb."

This has been confirmed.

The Akito immediately accelerated the pace of rewarding Guren...

Several hours later...

Akito straightened his clothes and walked out of the dormitory.

Next, they went to the training room.

"How's your thinking going?" Akito glanced at Kushina, suppressing the fire in his heart.

"I... I promise you..."

It was as if all the strength in his body had been exhausted.

Kushina uttered a declaration of despair.

"Very good. Let's set off for Konoha immediately."

Akito walked over and grabbed Kushina.

Next, we arrived at the platform outside the aerial fortress.

Looking down at the earth from 2 kilometers above.

By this time, it was already dark, and it was time for dinner.

The Akito, however, were not in a hurry.

As for Kushina's dinner... I'll feed her myself when we get to Konoha.

Bang!

Holding Kushina, Akito leaped into the air.

With a thought...

The phantom of Zero-Tails appeared on Kushina's body, Chakra enveloped the two of them.

Then.

The Akito's figure shot into the night sky at three times the speed of sound...

At the same time.

In the southern part of the Land of Rivers, in a secret cave Akatsuki Organization.

Orochimaru failed.

Colorful phantoms appeared in the cave.

They looked at each other, revealing their identities.

Sasori of the Red Sands, Kakuzu, Kisame Hoshigaki, Pain, Konan, Black Zetsu, and White Zetsu.

Unlike the original work.

The Suikazan Fuguki of this timeline was killed by the Akito long ago.

Therefore, Obito subdued Kisame in Kirigakure even earlier.

At this time, Kisame had not yet become missing-nin, and was still working under Yagura, who was controlled by Obito.

But secretly, he had already redeemed Samehada and become a new Seven Ninja Blade Wielders.

Known as... Kisame Hoshigaki, the Monster of Kirigakure.

"Hehehe~, he even defeated the legendary Sannin, that's amazing, that Amakawa Akito..." Kisame glared with his shark-like round eyes and spoke.

"Hmph... He also killed your Kirigakure's Suikazan Fuguki and Raiga Kurosuki..."

Kakuzu was taking stock of all the things that Amakawa Akito had done.

Because he was too unconventional, he affected the stability of the ninja world.

Therefore, the amount of his reward was astronomical.

"In the underground black market, the bounty on Amakawa Akito's head has reached an unprecedented 2.5 billion, exactly the price he paid for the Seven-Tails to Ryugakure Village..."

Kakuzu's tone was filled with a fanaticism for money.

He desperately wanted to... personally remove the head of Amakawa Akito and exchange his corpse for money.

126. Returning to Konoha, Kushina under the Kushina

"Everyone."

As soon as Pain spoke, all the members fell silent.

"Iwagakure has submitted a war request to us, asking us to join forces with Sunagakure and Konoha to attack Amegakure."

"?!"

Pain's statement drew everyone's attention.

I originally thought the biggest topic today would be Orochimaru being defeated by Amakawa Akito.

Unexpectedly...

"So, Chief, have you agreed to their demands?" the hunched-over Scorpion asked first.

"Not bad." Pain nodded, indicating that Akatsuki Organization's large-scale mission had officially begun from this moment.

After.

They would specifically take on various assassination and war missions to expand the Akatsuki Organization's reputation and deterrent power.

It serves the purpose of replacing the various ninja villages in carrying out mercenary wars.

"As you all know, Iwagakure lost 10,000 ninja in the Third Shinobi World War, and they are now severely lacking in manpower. Therefore, hiring Akatsuki is a very reasonable thing to do."

Pain explained.

"The compensation they offered was also very generous."

At this time, the Land of Earth was not short of money, but rather lacked a core group of ninja.

"But I remember, leader, you are also a ninja from the Land of Rain." Kakuzu looked at Pain with suspicion, his gaze finally settling on the Amegakure Forehead Protector on Pain's forehead.

The ninjas of the Land of Rain kill the ninjas of the Land of Rain.

Is this some kind of dark humor?

Or is it...?

"Chief, is there a serious disagreement between you and Hanzō?" As a veteran ninja, Kakuzu had heard some rumors.

No, it has nothing to do with that.

Pain shook his head.

"There's no personal grudge between me and Amakawa Akito. The reason for starting the war is a transcendent perspective. If one still views the world through the lens of mortals, their mind will inevitably be limited..."

"Ha..."

Juzo Biwa chuckled, neither confirming nor denying.

I originally thought that betraying Kirigakure and joining Akatsuki was a good thing.

But the leader of this organization seems to have some mental issues...

"Send me, Chief." Scorpion was eager to try. "I will turn that Amakawa Akito into a perfect work [Human Puppet]!"

"This guy can even defeat Orochimaru, are you sure your puppet can do anything to him?"

Kakuzu glanced at Sasori.

"Let me go... After all, that's a head worth 2.5 billion taels..."

Seeing his companions so enthusiastic about attacking Amegakure, Pain nodded in relief.

"Juzo, you'll assist Kakuzu. Your Water Release Ninjutsu will be useful in Amegakure."

Pain made a decision.

"Kakuzu, you and Juzo will infiltrate the Iwagakure forces. The Tsuchikage will handle everything. When the time comes, you two find a way to take down Amakawa Akito."

"How ruthless..."

Juzo Biwa sighed.

From one pit, you fall into another.

Is another scene of mutual slaughter about to unfold?

"Then, leader, what if we fail? I mean, what if that Amakawa Akito's strength is beyond reason..." Juzo Biwa shrugged, expressing his premonition.

"It's alright, the Tsuchikage only asked us to assist in the attack on Amegakure..."

Pain shook his head.

Ōnoki wouldn't be so foolish as to think that hiring two Akatsuki members would wipe out the entire Amegakure.

"Our mission this time is to eliminate the weaker enemies and demonstrate the power of Akatsuki."

Simply put, it's about... showing off and making the Akatsuki Organization's name known.

"I understand." Juzo Biwa felt much more relaxed.

Soon.

Akito arrived near Konoha.

From a distance of more than ten kilometers, it landed and began to run.

Cutting away the wind and moving swiftly, they silently approached Konoha in the darkness with Kushina...

At this time.

The Konoha High Command is holding a meeting.

The Hokage Building was brightly lit.

"The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, has submitted his troop deployment plan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe and said.

"The specific date for the operation is one day from now. At that time, we will depart from the village and head to the border, where the three forces will converge..."

"We'll set off in a day, and it'll take two days to get there... I wonder if Orochimaru, who's out there, will be able to get back in time..." Jiraiya said, stroking his chin.

Those present were unaware of this.

Orochimaru was deep in a remote overseas Land of the Sea.

It will take at least a week to get back.

"Regardless of whether Orochimaru returns or not, this operation must continue."

Hiruzen Sarutobi has gradually given up on Orochimaru.

He was left to his own devices and live a life of undiscipline.

"Captain Fugaku, you guys will lead the charge." Danzo suddenly spoke up, making the operational arrangements.