Chapter 352

Kikyo Castle, in the northern part of the Land of Fire.

Late at night, Gaara sat on the rooftop, gazing at the night sky.

A huge full moon appeared in the darkness, and even the craters on the moon were clearly visible.

As for Gaara...

"This is really a headache, aren't you going to sleep?"

Dosu went up to the roof, ready for battle.

"I was planning to ambush you while you were asleep..."

Deal with this guy.

In this way, I can face Sasuke in the third match as soon as possible and complete the task given to me by Lord Orochimaru.

Gaara: "On the night of the full moon, its blood will boil..."

Dosu: "???"

Gaara's words left Dosu completely bewildered.

The next second, Dosu opened his eyes wide in horror.

A massive, shadowy claw covered the sky above, then fell...

Boom!!

With the plow marks left by claws, everything returned to calm...

On the other side of Kikyo Castle.

Baki and Kabuto Yakushi gazed calmly at the distant explosion.

The power of the One-Tail that emerged from Gaara's body easily defeated Dosu.

"Truly astonishing, this is... the power of the One-Tail." Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses, a smile playing on his lips.

"Is this alright? He's a ninja from your Otogakure)."

"It's alright, he's useless anyway," Kabuto Yakushi said with a smile.

Dark place.

Gekko Hayate, standing behind a pillar, said, "Why... are the Sound Ninja and Sunagakure people hanging out together...?"

In order to investigate Orochihime's whereabouts.

Hiruzen Sarutobi dispatched Gekko Hayate, who was skilled in infiltration and stealth.

By eavesdropping on their conversation.

He learned of a huge conspiracy.

"Sunagakure... and Sound Ninja have joined forces?! And they're planning to attack Konoha?!"

But what's even more astonishing is yet to come.

Wow.

With the fluttering of robes.

A figure descended from the sky.

"That, that's not...!" Gekko Hayate's eyes widened to their limit.

Suddenly, Akito descended from the sky, holding a terrified Dosu in his hand.

Gaara to kill Dosu in the last second.

Akito rescued him from Gaara's clutches.

"Although you are very meticulous, you still lack the right mindset and haven't considered that the other party is a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast."

The Akito spoke to the terrified Dosu.

Then, they tossed him aside.

Dosu immediately ran behind Kabuto Yakushi.

Baki's body tensed, and he looked at the Akito as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Don't be nervous, this gentleman is now our partner."

Kabuto Yakushi smiled slightly and said something that almost made Gekko Hayate gasp in surprise.

Sand Village, Sound Village, and now Rain Village?!

Or is it the powerful Amakawa Akito?!

Akito floated in the sky, looking down at Baki and Kabuto Yakushi, who breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon, Baki, whose face was covered in sweat, broke into a smile, "That's really something..."

So, what is the cost?

"Go back and tell the Kazekage that I will kill the Hokage."

Akito said calmly to Baki.

"Understood." Baki nodded and walked away without looking back.

As for that little bug in the corner... someone of that stature can certainly handle it.

"Lord Akito."

Kabuto Yakushi smiled and looked at Akito.

What should we do with the bug in the corner?

In Kabuto Yakushi's understanding.

As instructed by Lord Orochimaru.

Amakawa Akito has already achieved genuine cooperation with our side.

Both Konoha and Sunagakure are simply objects that can be discarded.

"Keep him. Just knock him out. He's just a low-level ninja... no need to pay for the higher-ups' money."

"Yes."

Kabuto Yakushi nodded, and in an instant, he rushed towards Gekko Hayate, who was standing behind the pillar!

276. Scene Three, Everything is Ready

One day later...

"What, Hayate...?" Kakashi's eyes widened.

Hayate, who possesses the "Transparent Release" Kekkei Genkai and is best suited for infiltration and reconnaissance, has somehow disappeared?!

"Good."

The Third Hokage nodded.

Jonin and Special Jonin gathered in the conference room.

Right now, they are all leaders of various departments and chiefs of various ethnic groups.

The fact that everyone is here suggests that something big might be happening.

"I sent Hayate to track down the Sound Ninja spies, but Hayate disappeared near Kikyo Castle..." the Third Hokage explained.

"Was it Orochimaru again?!"

Anko sipped softly.

The blame for Kitsuchi's death was placed on Orochimaru.

Only a few people, including Kakashi and Hiruzen Sarutobi, realized who the real culprit was.

At the moment.

Gekko Hayate has disappeared.

Anko immediately assumed that Orochimaru was behind it.

So...

"No, it's too early to make a judgment." Kakashi shook his head. "Although he is indeed plotting something in secret..."

Namiashi Raidō Namibai frowned. "Then, we must stop the Chunin Ninja Exams."

"No."

Hiruzen Sarutobi his head.

"He's already made Anko aware of his existence and threatened us not to stop the Chunin Ninja Exams... Moreover, Orochimaru... seems to have joined forces with Amegakure..."

"!"

Mentioning Amegakure) would cause everyone's eyes to widen and fall silent.

Amakawa Akito...

The name came to mind for everyone.

His existence is even more terrifying than that of the Demigod Hanzo of the Salamander.

The way Konoha eliminates fear is not by facing it.

Instead... they are tampering with textbooks.

As long as we don't mention the name of Amakawa Akito, the next generation will not be afraid.

Just like the younger generation, such as Sakura, Sasuke, Crown Prince Naruto, who had never heard of Akito's name.

"In short, we currently have very little intelligence..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe.

"But I have deep faith in everyone's will and strength. When the time comes, I will gather all of Konoha's power and fight them with all my might!"

Two days later... Sunagakure.

"Thank you for your hard work, Baki."

Rasa looked at his subordinate kneeling on one knee and said.

"Lord Kazekage, the Sound Ninja has confirmed the plan, but in addition to that, Amegakure's Amakawa Akito has also interfered. He asked me to tell you... that he will kill the Third Hokage during the third exam!"

"..."

Rasa frowned.

Amakawa Akito?

Is he also going to take this opportunity to launch an attack on Konoha?

Rasa thought for a moment.

Although Sunagakure also has a grudge against Amegakure.

But the land of the Land of Wind is not suitable for conquest.

Therefore... the alliance with Amegakure should be credible.

There's no need for the Land of Rain to actually fight to the death with the Sunagakure.

That's what Rasa thought.

Feeling confident and fearless, he prepared a meticulous plan.

Immediately afterward, Baki left, preparing to return to Konoha.

Rasa then set off for the third scheduled event...