Chapter 199

"This... how is this possible?!"

Shisui Uchiha's face turned deathly pale.

The darkness of Konoha far exceeded the limits of his heart's capacity to bear.

I thought that politically suppressing the Uchiha and persecuting them was the worst that could be done.

Now, however...

"Lord Hokage!"

"Hokage, give us an explanation!"

"Is it true that you've betrayed your allies?! Are you planning to use Iwagakure again this time?!"

Each question made Hiruzen Sarutobi tremble.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes seemed to indicate that he already knew something.

In fact...

Shortly after the attack on the Land of Sky... he had already sensed something when he questioned Anko.

Anko not only lost a part of her memory, but also gained an evil Cursed Seal on her neck.

However... at the time, there was no conclusive evidence to confirm what Orochimaru had done.

Even so.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had long known that his beloved disciple harbored evil intentions.

But to everyone's surprise, it ended up being this shocking...

Orochimaru... Orochimaru...

Hiruzen Sarutobi and sighed, at a loss for words.

Danzo to the side, narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself, "Luckily, I had already made preparations to cut ties with Orochimaru. Even if they investigate, it won't affect me."

"I see, this is your alliance."

The Akito stood in the sky, a smirk playing on his lips.

"They all act so righteously, yet they do things that are worse than pigs and dogs. It's really... interesting."

"Watch your words, brat!" Ōnoki snorted.

"Oh, sorry, but your Iwagakure is quite honest, not hypocritical at all. Yes, you are indeed invaders."

Akito looked at Ōnoki and said.

Ōnoki was completely unsure whether to be happy or angry after hearing this.

Akito looked around and asked, "So, everyone from Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Konoha, what do you plan to do?"

Is such a loose alliance meaningful?

When Orochimaru's dirty secrets were exposed.

The accusations of betraying allies and being an anti-humanitarian have been firmly established on Konoha's head.

By this time, Konoha's reputation had collapsed.

The Sunagakure and the Iwagakure will become wary and will absolutely not collude with the Konoha.

What Konoha needed to do at this time was naturally to quell public opinion, return quickly to try Orochimaru, and define him as missing-nin.

"Lord Akito is truly remarkable..."

Guren stood behind the Amegakure group and murmured to herself.

With just a few words, he defused the three-way alliance's offensive.

Internal rifts had emerged within them, and the crisis... was largely resolved.

"Old man, are these guys telling the truth?!"

The most shocking one was Jiraiya.

As Orochimaru's companion and childhood friend, Jiraiya the most difficult to accept.

He stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi in disbelief, hoping for an answer.

"If they are telling the truth..."

This was the only answer Hiruzen Sarutobi could give.

"Everyone."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at everyone.

"Please put Orochimaru's matter aside for now..."

"Hmph! Why should I be at the back?"

Ōnoki's lips curled into a sneer, his face full of disdain.

"What if we end up like the 'En no Gyōja'? Our bodies will become human experimental subjects for your Konoha."

The inherently suspicious Ōnoki fully displayed his personality at this moment.

Ōnoki's words left Hiruzen Sarutobi speechless.

129. Instantly defeating the Juzo Biwa

Three-way alliance.

Because of the evidence presented by the Akito regarding Orochimaru's human experiments and betrayal of his allies, he was wiped out.

At this time.

The three camps have gone from being united against a common enemy to being wary of each other.

"Ah, what a fragile alliance, isn't it? Or perhaps, this is the true nature of the ninja world..."

A helpless smile appeared on Juzo Biwa's lips.

No matter where you go, there is only struggle and betrayal between people.

Wherever there are people, there is a ninja world.

I finally understand.

"Hmph... That's why I said the only thing you can trust is money." Kakuzu snorted coldly, glanced at Juzo Biwa, and then stared intently at... 2.5 billion ryo, which is the Akito.

The two were hired by Iwagakure and, through Ōnoki's arrangement, disguised themselves as Iwagakure ninja.

Amidst the commotion of the crowd.

Ōnoki glanced at Akito, then at Konoha and Sunagakure.

Having already signed a ceasefire agreement with Konoha and Sunagakure, it was naturally inappropriate to break it directly.

However, since we've already come all this way, it wouldn't be appropriate to go back immediately.

So, why not take this opportunity to test the current strength of Amegakure, represented by Amakawa Akito?

And to test the strength of mercenary organizations like Akatsuki Organization...

Ōnoki even thought of making both sides suffer heavy losses.

In the ensuing argument, Ōnoki spoke first, "Kazekage, Tsuchikage, we, the Iwagakure, will withdraw from this operation. However, I am very interested in Amakawa Akito... He also said that one day he will annihilate our three ninja villages. Since we're already here, it would be a shame not to take this opportunity to test his strength."

"Lord Tsuchikage, you mustn't..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately tried to dissuade him.

Amakawa Akito's strength is extraordinary.

If you look down on someone, you'll definitely suffer the consequences.

The three parties should form an alliance and jointly attack Amegakure...

"Our Sunagakure also announces its withdrawal from this operation... However, we are equally interested in Amakawa Akito Amakawa's strength."

Rasa glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and interrupted him.

Konoha has a history of betraying its allies, engaging in peaceful evolution, and slowly but surely cutting its own flesh.

Now they don't even bother acting anymore; they're just betraying the Tsuchigumo Clan.

Why would I believe them?

Therefore, Rasa made up his mind to shift the main conflict to Amegakure.

Especially Pakura...

I can't sleep or eat in peace until I get rid of her.

"Interested, huh Rasa, prepare to die!!" Pakura, unable to contain himself any longer, shouted and charged forward.

"Pakura, wake up!"

Rasa feigns that Pakura is under the control of Genjutsu.

In reality, a murderous intent had already flashed in his eyes.

"Pakura- sensei!!" Maki exclaimed.

However, her shouts had no effect.

Pakura only glanced at her before continuing his attack on Rasa.

In just a few seconds.

Rasa and Pakura became entangled in a fierce battle.

One threw Scorch Release fireball, the other summoned Gold Dust.

"In that case, let's get started." Kakuzu shook his neck, ready to make his move as well.

Then.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Juzo Biwa and Kakuzu stepped forward.

"These two..." Kitsuchi hesitated, "Are they ninjas from the village...?"

Although Kitsuchi was honest and simple-minded, he was ultimately a ninja.

He instinctively felt that his father was hiding something from everyone...

"Amakawa Akito, your head... I'll take it!" Kakuzu declared, challenging Akito to a life-or-death duel.

"Someone who's so secretive, who doesn't even dare to show his true face, is talking to me about a life-or-death duel?"

The Akito stared at the two people hidden under the cloak with disdain.

"Snort!"

The next moment, Kakuzu threw away his cloak, revealing his figure.

The Juzo Biwa beside him then revealed his true form.

Kakuzu of his mysterious activities, few people can recognize this long-lived living fossil.

As for Juzo Biwa... he was recognized by others immediately.

"Isn't that... Kirigakure's Juzo Biwa?!"

"I heard he became missing-nin, what's he doing here?!"

"The Kubikiribōchō... Yes, the weapon under the bandages he unwrapped is the Kubikiribōchō!"

Gasps of surprise rose from the crowd.

The issue should have been addressed by questioning Ōnoki.

However, because of the revelation of Orochimaru's involvement, everyone was in a state of chaos and unable to ask any questions.

Every village has its own scandals.

This fact has become undeniable today.

"..."