Chapter 446

This Kunai other than Fugaku Uchiha's Sword of Kusanagi!

Immediately afterwards, Itachi controlled Susanoo, gripped the gourd tightly with his right hand, and released Chakra in the form of blades from the gourd.

This "sword" pierced straight through the Third Kazekage's body, penetrating the gap in his absolute defense.

"Heh heh, it's useless--"

Orochihime chuckled, surprised that her Iron Sand defense had been cut through.

However, he still has absolute confidence in the Impure World Reincarnation.

Just as she was about to tell Itachi that Impure World Reincarnation) allows for infinite regeneration and that such damage is completely ineffective...

Another anomaly occurred.

The Third Kazekage, pierced by the sword, rapidly disintegrated.

It vaguely suggests that the Impure World Reincarnation technique has been broken.

"How is this possible?!"

Orochihime was terrified.

Then I realized something.

"Masaka... this blade... is the 'Totsuka Blade' of the Kusanagi Sword, capable of sealing everything?!"

According to legend...

There were multiple copies of the legendary Kusanagi Sword that were forged back then.

One of the Kusanagi Sword is called the Totsuka Blade.

It can immerse one in a dream, sealing them away forever.

Whether it's Orochihime or Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, they have been searching for the Totsuka Blade for many years, but without any results.

Because only Itachi knows.

The Totsuka Blade is a spiritual sword.

Rather than a physical sword blade in the conventional sense.

I felt myself breaking free from the constraints of the Impure World Reincarnation.

The Third Kazekage's expression shifted. "Is this... the true power of the Uchiha...?"

Immediately afterwards, the Impure World Reincarnation completely collapsed.

The soul of the Third Kazekage was absorbed into the gourd.

It stands inside Susanoo.

Itachi stared calmly at Orochihime, whose forehead was beaded with sweat. "Now... can we talk about the specifics of the deal, Orochimaru?"

Several days later.

Deidara, who was searching for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, encountered someone during his flight.

"Hmm? Isn't that... Itachi's younger brother? He really looks a lot like Itachi..."

Deidara spotted Sasuke first through the device on his eyes.

He immediately recalled the time when he joined the Akatsuki Organization.

Back then, Itachi really took good care of him!

Since that's the case.

Deidara's lips curled into a wicked smile, "Let's start by collecting some interest from Itachi's brother!"

366. Three Final Showdowns

Konoha.

Jiraiya pushed open the door and entered the Hokage's office. "Tsunade, I've found the location of Akatsuki's true headquarters."

"Huh?! What?! Is it true?!"

Tsunade on the table and stood up.

The Golden Wheel Mountains, after the Hiruko Incident.

Shikamaru and the others reported the intelligence.

Judging from the open eyes of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, the Akatsuki Organization has gathered all seven Tailed Beasts.

I'm afraid we'll only need the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails to complete the collection.

This is certainly worrying.

Although we don't know what will happen when Nine Tailed Beasts are gathered.

But it is clear that once Xiao masters this power, no one will be able to stop him.

To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to find Xiao's stronghold in advance and wipe them out in one fell swoop.

Now that Jiraiya has said he's discovered the Akatsuki's hideout, how could Tsunade not be excited?

Soon, the two arrived at the izakaya (Japanese pub).

They drank their wine and then began discussing intelligence.

"The Akatsuki Organization's headquarters is in the Land of Rain... or more precisely, Amegakure)," Jiraiya said, taking a sip of his sake.

"How is that possible?!"

Tsunade frowned.

"Isn't Amegakure led by Amakawa Akito? He has a conflict with Akatsuki..."

"Hehe, maybe it was just acting?"

Jiraiya reminded Tsunade.

Hanzō had intended to ally with Akatsuki Organization back then, but it was blocked by Sunagakure and Konoha. It's quite normal that they continued to negotiate peace later.

"So far, Amakawa Akito, which speaks volumes..."

So many villains, yet Amakawa Akito didn't kill them all.

Clearly, Amakawa Akito and Akatsuki are in cahoots.

To find out more.

"I've decided to infiltrate that village... After investigating the situation, we'll determine how to fight," Jiraiya proposed.

Tsunade disagreed, saying, "It would be too dangerous for you to go alone!"

"I'm one of the Legendary Sannin. You know what that means, right?"

Jiraiya, holding his sake cup, spoke casually.

"Furthermore... Amakawa Akito said he will soon destroy Konoha, and I have every reason to believe that he will attack together with Pain then..."

And the purpose.

Naturally, the goal is to take revenge on Konoha while also capturing the Nine-Tails.

"Otherwise, with Amakawa Akito's strength, he had many opportunities to take Naruto away, but he didn't do so. Instead, he repeatedly humiliated us..."

Jiraiya frowned.

"Tsunade, don't you understand? Amakawa Akito is clearly saying... he wants to defeat us head-on, destroy our village! And then, openly and brazenly, take Naruto away right in front of us!"

"It seems... that's indeed the case..."

Tsunade and looked at the table.

They had countless opportunities to capture the Nine-Tails.

But Amakawa Akito chose to give up.

Upon closer reflection, there really is something fishy going on!

"I never expected this..."

Bang!

Tsunade slammed her fist on the table, recalling everything that had happened in Tanzaku Town, within Orochihime's spiritual space.

"Jiraiya, I'm leaving this matter to you..."

In addition.

Be careful in everything you do...

Don't worry.

Jiraiya waved his hand.

"Even if I were to encounter Amakawa Akito himself, I would have a way to kill him..."

After all, we cannot tolerate the existence of someone who declares their intention to destroy Konoha!

The plot differs slightly from the original story.

In order to plot the killing of Akito, Jiraiya specifically sought out the Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima to discuss the matter.

Thus, they learned in advance about the "Toad's Song" Senjutsu spell/ Genjutsu.

With this trump card at his disposal, Jiraiya felt much more confident...

"Art... is an explosion!!! Drink!"

Within the Land of Fire.

Deidara's ultimate self-destruction art is ignited.

Its brilliant light rivals that of the sun.

Within a radius of 10 kilometers, everything was reduced to ashes and ceased to exist...

"Deidara is dead."

The Akatsuki Organization members gathered in the cave at the original site of the Land of Rain.

"He ended up causing a huge explosion," White Zetsu said.

Enraged by this, Deidara chose to perish together with Sasuke.

When Itachi heard this news, his eyes changed slightly, but quickly brightened again.

Because Itachi had a premonition.

His younger brother... Sasuke, wouldn't die so easily.

Of course, this was something he learned after exchanging glances with Orochihime.

Orochihime could also sense Sasuke's Cursed Seal.

This proves that Sasuke is not dead.

"I have discovered the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

Pain informed everyone.

"I will complete what Deidara left unfinished! Consider it a tribute to Deidara!"

In the Land of Fire, in the wilderness, in a corner outside the range of Deidara's self-destruction.

White Zetsu Clone discovered the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki team.

Pain is preparing to... capture Naruto Uzumaki himself!

The foolish Konoha ninja actually let the tailed beast jinchūriki run rampant...

"If the leader himself is going to take action, even the Nine-Tails shouldn't be a problem," Kisame chuckled.

"Of course!" Pain said decisively.