As the strongest village in the Ninja World, Konoha naturally had an unprecedentedly powerful security force, with layers upon layers of guards, both visible and hidden.
But with a spy on the inside, even the strongest security force couldn't serve its purpose.
Silently withdrawing his Scorpion Tail from a hidden guard, Sasori finally stood before the gates of Konoha.
"I never imagined that in my lifetime, I'd be able to march into Konoha so brazenly and kill."
"How laughable. Sunagakure is one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, yet... Hmph!"
Itachi stood behind Sasori, holding a box in his arms. His eyes were lowered, and he remained silent.
Sasori turned his head slightly and glanced at Itachi, offering some comfort.
"Once we open a path into Konoha and let all those White Zetsu pour in, you'll have your chance for revenge."
Itachi's face was stiff, his expression blank. He didn't say a word.
Sasori stopped paying attention to him and simply hunched forward, shuffling along.
Outside the village, a stealthy assassination might have worked. But now that they were at the gates, with people streaming past, continuing to assassinate people wasn't realistic.
Soon, the guards at Konoha's gates spotted them.
"Stop! Who are you?"
"Those eyes... Uchiha Itachi!"
"Sound the alarm! The enemy's invading!"
"What happened to the guards outside? Why haven't they sent word?"
"Activate the traps and mechanisms!"
As the alarm bell rang urgently, a group of ninja rushed toward them from every direction.
Sasori removed his mask, revealing the mechanical mouth beneath it. His jaw opened, and a dense storm of Senbon Needle Rain shot out, blanketing the guards.
The needles flew fast and thick. Many ninja couldn't even react before being hit several times and collapsing on the spot.
Worse still, the needles had been coated