Chapter 240
But what they didn't know was...
All last night, I simply transformed Kurenai Yuhi into Dark Weapon.
Asuma didn't kill him.
Because death is not the only form of torment.
"Then let's go find the priestess and resolve the final matter."
Bang!
The Akito stomped on the ground, bursting into the sky and disappearing from the scene...
Not long after...
Kurenai Yuhi staggered out of the cave entrance that had been blasted open by the Akito.
The tears have all dried up.
The hatred in his eyes remained unchanged.
She staggered along the mountain path, nearly falling several times.
With limp legs, he dragged his heavy body into the stream.
Thump.
Immersing myself completely in it was as if I were washing away all the filth from my body...
When Asuma woke up and went out to look for her, he saw... Kurenai Yuhi, her hair still wet, having already taken a bath...
The Shrine of the Priestess, at the foot of the mountain.
"Miko-sama!"
"Miko-sama!"
The guards stood at the entrance to the mountain, nervously eyeing the priestess.
They were terrified that their priestess might have been harmed during the previous sealing operation.
After observing her carefully and confirming that the priestess was unharmed, they breathed a sigh of relief.
"We have received a message from the village confirming that the crisis has been resolved."
Kitsuchi reported the good news to the witch and then prepared to leave immediately.
"Gentlemen, won't you rest a little longer?" the priestess asked.
"No, we need to go back too."
Baki's face also looked very pale.
The reason is...
The thousand-year-old demon, Moryo, was destroyed by Amakawa Akito without the help of a witch.
This is enough to show that Amakawa Akito's strength has grown to an unimaginable level.
We must return to the village immediately and carefully consider countermeasures.
This place is not safe to stay for long.
With this in mind, Kitsuchi and Baki didn't want to stay a moment longer, so they left the priestess behind...
Watching the crowd hurriedly leave.
The priestess couldn't help but recall what had happened last night.
Even though she wasn't a ninja, she understood that such immense power was something no ordinary ninja could withstand.
"My lady, I'll be going back now."
Itachi's expression remained indifferent, revealing no other thoughts.
He bowed slightly and then left the scene.
He received instructions from Danzo there last night.
The matter concerning Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi was handed over to the reinforcements.
His job is simply to go back.
After everyone left, the priestess returned to the main hall.
"Mother..."
Her daughter, Shion, ran out and hugged her tightly.
"Shion..."
The priestess embraced her daughter, naturally happy to see her.
But... even after the crisis with the Moryo was resolved, she remained restless.
Because.
The ninjas of Konoha and Amegakure.
If I hadn't ignored and condoned either side of Konoha back then, things wouldn't have become so complicated.
So...
Is Amakawa Akito dead or alive?
Not long after...
Boom!
A loud explosion came from the sky.
A figure was hurtling towards this spot at more than four times the speed of sound.
Boom!!
With the explosion of rocks.
Akito from the Ming Dynasty descended from the sky and appeared before everyone.
"Who goes there?!"
The guards quickly gathered around, staring at the unfamiliar man who had landed in front of the main hall.
"I am Amegakure, the leader of Amakawa Akito! I have come to meet the Priestess!"
The voice of the Akito spread and was heard by every guard.
Soon, the guards who delivered the message received instructions to arrange for the Akito to enter the main hall.
Inside the magnificent palace, the priestess sat dignifiedly.
The Akito stared intently at her.
The priestess felt very uncomfortable with that sharp gaze.
"Akito, thank you for coming this time and helping the ninja world resolve this calamity..."
"That's enough." Before he could finish his polite words, Akito interrupted him directly.
"Since you, Lady Priest, know that Amegakure is in conflict with Konoha, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure, why did you still send a letter requesting assistance? Can I interpret this as you being bribed by those three parties and then trying to weaken Amegakure's power?"
The guards' expressions turned displeased at the Akito's questioning.
Just as they were about to say something, the priestess waved her hand, dismissing them.
Only those who have witnessed Amakawa Akito's strength firsthand can understand how terrifying it truly is.
To avoid causing further trouble.
The priestess had no choice but to dismiss all her guards, and let them take her daughter, Shion, with them.
As Shion walked, she kept turning back to look at Akito, seemingly very Akito his identity and existence.
After everyone had left the main hall.
The priestess sighed, "I'm sorry, Akito, I only wanted to resolve the crisis as quickly as possible, hoping that when danger strikes, everyone can unite and set aside past grievances..."
"Yes, I understand."
The Akito nodded.
"When comrades who have had past grievances encounter a stronger common enemy, they will set aside their prejudices and fight together... right?"
This is such a clichéd and predictable plot.
Of course, Akito know this.
"It's wonderful that you understand, Akito..." The shrine maiden smiled.
"Hmm, if the truth is really as the priestess said..." Akito replied meaningfully.
The priestess was puzzled. "What?"
"Miko-sama."
The Akito stepped forward, his gaze intense.
"Didn't anyone tell you that your facial expressions were too obvious when you lied?"
"!"
The priestess's expression instantly turned somewhat awkward.
"See, you're not at all like you claim, hoping for unity among everyone. All you've done is exploit our Amegakure!"
Akito saw through the truth at a glance.
"Asuka is a sensory ninja; nothing escapes her notice. She's intelligent, kind-hearted, and clever. You think... she doesn't know about your and Konoha's dirty tricks?!"
168. Shion, I will become someone no less than your father.
"I... I... Your Akito Mingren..."
The priestess's face turned grim.
Her reaction might be related to Shisui Uchiha.
The Kotoamatsukami that Shisui Uchiha briefly served also possessed the ability to alter the thoughts of others.
Make the target believe that it is their own thought.
Just like at the Five Kage Summit, Danzo used Kotoamatsukami to lock onto the samurai leader Mifune.
Mifune is just like Mifune, who is wildly promoting his Danzo.
They were under Genjutsu without realizing it.
Even with the Byakugan, there was nothing unusual about the Chakra Flow in Mifune's brain.
Only because of his Byakugan Blue, and his past encounter with Shisui Uchiha, was he able to recognize that the Chakra within Danzo was that of Shisui Uchiha.
Visible...
The terrifying power of Kotoamatsukami.
So.
The shrine maiden... she might have been Kotoamatsukami?
None of that matters.
Whether I win or lose, it's none of my business.
"My lady, it's quite rare to see someone so happy about the death of their husband."
The Akito also mentioned the Daimyo of the Land of Demons.
The death of the daimyo is a foregone conclusion.
Next, the Land of Demons was leaderless.
We will be plunged into a period of chaos.