Chapter 269

"Lord Akito, everyone is so happy to see you alright."

Orochimaru has been assigned to low-level work these past few days.

Asuka and Pakura did not tell him that Akito had returned early.

This naturally made Orochimaru feel somewhat dissatisfied.

It was like in Konoha, where Minato Namikaze took the position of Fourth Hokage.

He just received a message from "White Zetsu".

He was tasked with forming a duo with Itachi and heading into the Bloody Mist to accept a commission from the Daimyo of the Land of Water to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura.

"Yes, thank you for delivering the message."

Akito stopped and stared at Orochihime... no, Orochimaru.

No matter how you look at it, she's a woman from head to toe, and inside she's a woman too.

After all, he's in a different body; this is Orochimaru's true appearance now.

"I'm planning to go to Kirigakure to negotiate with the Mizukage. Maybe we can form an alliance. Would you like to come with me?"

The Akito extended an invitation.

He wanted the beautiful and alluring Orochihime to accompany him on a journey into the Bloody Mist.

"It is my honor." Orochimaru bowed slightly, adopting a woman's posture.

It's pleasing to the eye.

"Okay, let's get ready. We'll leave this afternoon."

The Akito decided on a time and left.

"..."

Orochimaru's lips curled into a smile, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light.

Assassinating the Mizukage is completely irrelevant.

This mission will allow us to witness Itachi Uchiha's true strength.

Incidentally... there might be an opportunity to take revenge on Amakawa Akito.

"Amakawa Akito... just wait, your body... will be mine sooner or later..."

Orochimaru was filled with fervent excitement at the sight of Akito's abilities.

He made up his mind.

I must obtain this powerful "Kekkei Genkai / Kekkei Tōta" body as my reincarnation vessel.

Of course, Itachi Uchiha also had a very good physique.

Soon after, Akito set off with Orochimaru and Suiren.

As the group headed towards the Kirigakure...

Itachi returned to Konoha.

In the twilight of the afternoon, Itachi appeared beneath the Hokage Rock, in the gaps and crevices of the buildings.

"Itachi, thank you for your sacrifice..."

The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi with his hands behind his back, facing away from Itachi.

The wind blew, and her robes fluttered in the wind.

"Lord Hokage, regarding Sasuke..." Itachi knelt on one knee, his face expressionless.

"Don't worry, no one will dare to lay a finger on your brother..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and assured Itachi that Sasuke was safe.

"I've ordered the disbandment of Danzo's base and his positions... but I can't rule out the possibility that he's continuing to amass power in secret..."

Through the massacre of the Uchiha Clan.

Danzo lost all power.

But... Danzo was still very happy.

Because of his master Tobirama Senju wish, it has finally been fulfilled.

The destruction of the Uchiha is more important than being dismissed from my post.

I've joined a dangerous organization.

Itachi mentioned it.

"Their name is 'Akatsuki,' and I will monitor them from within... while outwardly they will be engaged in terrorist activities..."

"Itachi, as expected... you are a peace-loving ninja," Hiruzen Sarutobi exclaimed.

After a conversation.

Itachi vanished like the wind, as if he had never been there.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, looked up at the Hokage Rock, and his furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

Amakawa Akito.

The matter concerning the Uchiha Clan has finally come to a conclusion.

Everything is fine... isn't it?

The Five Great Nations have begun a new rotation, and the old ways will continue.

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking this...

A letter was delivered to him.

The pen name is anonymous.

However, judging from the handwriting, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately recognized that it was written by his beloved disciple Orochimaru.

Let's leave Orochimaru's letter aside for now.

The events described above are even more astonishing.

Amakawa Akito... is not dead!

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "!!"

196. In Kirigakure, Akito makes an exorbitant demand of Yagura.

Several days later...

The weasel, having crossed the ocean, landed in the Land of Water.

The pervasive fog indicated an environment completely different from the Land of Fire.

Where is Orochimaru?

Itachi, dressed in a black robe with red clouds, turned his head to look at the White Zetsu Clone beside him.

This is his first mission with Akatsuki, but his partner is nowhere to be found?

Didn't we say before that Orochimaru had already arrived in the Land of Water ahead of schedule?

"Orochimaru has indeed arrived first, but he's lurking next to Amakawa Akito!"

White Zetsu grinned and laughed.

The mission to assassinate the Mizukage, commissioned by the Daimyo of the Land of Water.

Obito readily accepted.

He also wanted to see how strong Itachi was.

"Tell me specific information about Orochimaru, what he plans to do..."

Itachi asked calmly.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.

Understanding your companions' plans is essential for a successful operation.

Orochimaru is proficient in over a thousand types of Ninjutsu based on the five elements... and also knows many secret and forbidden techniques...

White Zetsu recited the names of various techniques as if he were listing dishes.

"He said he's completed a new 'S-rank forbidden technique' and plans to use it in this mission."

"Understood..."

Itachi nodded.

If Orochimaru is that confident, I don't mind working as his assistant.

If Orochimaru can't hold his own...

Then one would have to use "Amaterasu" or "Tsukuyomi", or even "Susanoo" to resolve the dispute.

No...

Susanoo is his trump card.

Especially the "Totsuka Blade" and the "Yata Mirror".

These two trump cards are meant to deal with "Ban" and must never be revealed to others.

So, if we use the "Ame-no-Murakumo) we received from our father...

Itachi couldn't help but recall that night.

Driven by the call of blood, he stepped forward and touched his father's body.

Then, because it was stained with her father's blood.

The "Transcription Seal" was instantly etched into my mind.

That was the last gift a father left for his son... the sharpest Kusanagi Sword... "Divine Weapon: Ame- Ame-no-Murakumo"!

If the situation truly cannot be resolved.

He then used the Sword of Kusanagi to kill Karatachi Yagura.

With that thought in mind, Itachi took a step.

Kirigakure, on the outskirts.

The Akito stood on the cliff, gazing at the village built in the mountains.

A thick fog enveloped everything.

Like a mountain hidden in the clouds.

"This... is our village," Suiren stepped forward and introduced.

The Kirigakure sent her because Suiren was the only ninja who had survived the Akito's attacks.

For these reasons...

She was selected as a diplomat.

Let's go.

The Akito stepped down the cliff.

On the road, ninjas appeared from the Bloody Mist to welcome Akito's arrival.

They were all fierce and aggressive, their style completely different from that of other villages.

If you didn't know better, you'd think you'd stumbled into the territory of some thug gang.

Water flows in the ditch.

Water vapor filled the air.

Akito strolled along the moss-covered flagstones, experiencing a unique local culture and customs.