Intelligence

Hidan stared blankly at the sealing restraint Kakuzu had personally put on him.

Then, still completely bewildered, he followed the Konoha group toward Konoha.

Wait...

Weren't they supposed to be out capturing the Two-Tails Jinchuriki? After capturing the Jinchuriki and extracting the Tailed Beast, it had been Kakuzu who suggested entering the Land of Fire to earn some bounty money.

So why had they somehow become prisoners?

"Hey, do you have some kind of plan?"

Hidan was not exactly quick-witted. Normally, Kakuzu handled planning the group's operations, so this time, Hidan instinctively assumed it was Kakuzu's plan as well.

Who were they? They were Akatsuki, the Immortal Duo. Were they going to infiltrate Konoha and create an opportunity to capture the Nine-Tails?

As expected of an old man who had lived through several Ninja Wars—his ideas were crazy. But that was what made it fun!

"But this sealing formula is really strong. I feel like I can't use any of my Chakra or physical strength at all."

Hidan lifted the restraint Kakuzu had personally put on him, his expression turning somewhat grave. What powerful Sealing Jutsu. It had been applied so perfectly that even a mere lifeless object could achieve such an effect.

That would probably make the next phase of the plan somewhat troublesome.

"A plan? Ah, yes. I'm too tired. I want to rest in Konoha's prison for a while."

Kakuzu, who was also wearing a restraint, remained as calm and composed as ever. Walking at the rear of the group, he spoke lightly.

"Oh, so you're waiting for them to let their guard down..."

Hidan's heart stirred, and he lowered his voice further.

"If you want to think that, then go ahead..."

Kakuzu indicated that he did not want to speak, giving Hidan only the back of