Chapter 289

Ying, always eager to help others, would step in to stop it.

However, fearing being recognized by acquaintances, he would immediately run away after each fight, disappearing from public view.

"If my mother and uncle find out, they'll definitely take me back. I don't want to go home right now..."

Ying swung her fair legs and muttered.

"..."

Kabuto and Kimimaro exchanged a glance.

This girl named Ying has a strong sense of justice; we can make good use of her.

Her Taijutsu are not as good as those of Chunin.

But the Chakra techniques used were truly terrifying.

No Hand Seals required, instant cast... if only its destructive power were slightly insufficient.

It's possible to be rated as either B or A.

No...

Perhaps it's because she hasn't encountered an opponent who allows her to unleash her full power.

Because initially, her moves only had D-level power, since she was facing ordinary people.

Today I encountered a Chunin whose power level had increased to C-rank.

Kabuto sensed it.

This is far from the limit of the girl in front of us.

In that case, she might possess an exceptionally powerful Kekkei Genkai ability.

It might even be... no less than Kimimaro's level!!

"I've heard... that the ninjas from Amegakure have invaded our Land of Rice Fields."

After a moment's thought, Ying spoke again.

"I've passed through many towns these past few days and heard many rumors about them."

A shadow crossed Ying's eyes.

"Those despicable guys... Amakawa Akito, and his Amegakure, I will defeat them all, because that's for maintaining peace in the ninja world! That's the meaning of my existence!"

"Yeah..."

Kabuto Yakushi smiled slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

These days, the political propaganda of the Otogakure is very effective.

As a bargaining chip in the fight against the Land of Rain.

He spread the news himself.

They portrayed Amegakure as an evil country and, incidentally, Amakawa Akito Tenkawa to the extreme, thereby inciting the wild ninjas and people of the Land of Rice Fields to spontaneously despise Amakawa Akito.

This will increase the obstacles to his attack on the Land of Rice Fields.

"If the Land of Rain hadn't invaded us, how could our country have fallen into chaos and bred so much evil?"

Ying said indignantly.

She didn't know.

The chaos in the Land of Rice Fields was caused by the arrival of Orochihime.

Furthermore, she was unaware that the orders given to Akito and the others by Pakura Ming people were that they must not harm even the slightest ordinary person in the Land of Rice Fields.

These events were maliciously distorted by Kabuto Yakushi, causing public opinion to sway towards the falsehood.

"Senior Kabuto, are you also going to the 'Alliance Gathering'?"

Ying looked up and asked.

On her journey, she heard that ninjas from all over were about to gather in a town in the center of the Land of Rice Fields.

They discussed and formed an alliance to fight against Amegakure.

What I saw and heard along the way helped to eradicate many evils.

Ying also knew that this was only treating the symptoms, not the root cause.

Only by driving out the evil Amegakure ninja can the Land of Rice Fields truly achieve peace.

"Yes, I'm also very interested in discussing the expulsion of the Amegakure."

Dou smiled.

"We can go together."

By spending time together, one can gradually understand the bloodline abilities of this girl named Ying.

When necessary.

Then they could capture her and make her a suitable test subject for Lord Orochimaru...

Furthermore, Kabuto was very dedicated to completing this alliance mission, which aimed to buy time for Lord Orochimaru to research the "Impure World Reincarnation" technique.

"Great! Everyone can set off together now!"

Ying stood up happily, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

A dozen minutes later.

After finishing their meal, the three got up and headed to their destination together.

Meanwhile...

Orochihime, who was studying the Impure World Reincarnation, also received a message from Pain, the leader of the Akatsuki Organization.

Then.

Orochihime paused her research, closed her eyes, and Hand Seals.

In an instant, due to Pain's jutsu connection, the phantom was projected to a secret Akatsuki Organization cave in southern Land of Rivers, thousands of miles away...

"Everyone, it's been a while," Pain said first, looking around at everyone.

"Heh... Orochimaru, I heard you were defeated by Amakawa Akito before, is that true?"

Sasori raised his head and looked directly at Orochimaru, his eyes filled with mockery.

215. Alliance's Campaign Against Amegakure

"Hehe..."

Orochihime's expression stiffened for a moment.

Her phantom, appearing directly here in the form of a woman, was naturally angered by Scorpion's words.

"And what's wrong with you, acting like a woman?"

"Scorpion asked."

Not everyone knows about Orochihime's "Living Corpse Reincarnation".

"Itachi, Orochimaru, you've done a great job on your mission."

Pain picked up the conversation.

"The Daimyo of the Land of Water has given us a generous reward as promised."

The Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, has disappeared without a trace.

The Fifth Mizukage Mei Terumi, ascended to the position.

The Kirigakure has brought about a complete upheaval, Bloody Mist has come to an end... All of this has given the Daimyo of the Land of Water peace of mind, and he can now sleep soundly.

"..."

Itachi remained silent.

Because both he and Orochihime knew.

He did nothing at the time.

It was because of Amakawa Akito's intrusion that Madara was able to take Yagura away.

Did Pain actually know about this?

"Leader, Amakawa Akito's strength is not to be underestimated. Orochimaru and I alone cannot defeat him."

Itachi suddenly said.

"Oh?"

Pain looked over.

He hadn't expected Itachi to have such a high opinion of Amakawa Akito.

"Is Akito Amakawa Akito even more powerful than Karatachi Yagura?"

Yagura is the Perfect Jinchuriki.

Who would win against Amakawa Akito?

"The two of us are no match for him, so it all depends on your strength, Chief."

Itachi's Sharingan stared intently at Pain.

Two pairs of legendary eyes met.

After a moment, Pain nodded. "There will be a chance for you to see it."

Then, Pain looked at Orochihime.

"Orochimaru, I heard that Amakawa Akito made a move against the Land of Rice Fields. Is your Otogakure safe?"

"Heh heh... I'm currently researching new powers. If I can stall for time, I'll find a way."

Orochihime smiled.

Once the Impure World Reincarnation is complete, the humiliation will be washed away.

At worst, he could slip away unnoticed and "exactly" leave Otogakure.

"Well, since you're so confident, then I won't interfere."

Pain then looked at the crowd.

"Next, let's arrange other tasks... Our organization's current priority remains collecting funds for the massive war effort..."

After the Akatsuki Organization's secret meeting concluded.

Itachi stopped Hand Seals.

In the original work, after Orochihime's betrayal, Itachi teamed up with Kisame Hoshigaki.

At this time, Orochihime had not yet left the Akatsuki Organization.

Therefore, Itachi is still teamed up with her.

Now...

Itachi sat alone in the wilderness.

This is the "Land of Rice Fields".

Itachi came here naturally to witness the strength of Amegakure.

Amakawa Akito is his father's killer.

It is necessary to keep a close watch on his movements.

This isn't just about the success rate of revenge.

Whether he will harm his younger brother Sasuke is also a very important matter.

During this time, Itachi will act as an observer.