A Plea for Help from Sunagakure

"Kabuto Yakushi also looked incredulous, because Shiyu's performance was simply terrifying, as if he really knew everything."

"Hey, Shiyu, is there anything in this world you don't know?" Orochimaru asked.

"Orochimaru, I know this child's potential. I suppose you also recognize his abilities?" Shiyu asked.

"Yes, Orochimaru is also somewhat worried."

"Don't be afraid. You did the right thing by getting him out of Root's clutches. However, this kid will go down the wrong path sooner or later because he idolizes you too much." Shiyu then patted Kabuto's head and said, "You can idolize me because you can't surpass me, but you'll surpass Orochimaru sooner or later."

Orochimaru instead said, "Lord Shiyu values Kabuto so much, if you like Kabuto, why don't I give him to you?"

Dou also had very mixed feelings.

"Hahahaha!" Shiyu laughed a few times and said, "Kabuto isn't a tool; he's an individual with independent thought. How can he be given away so easily?"

"Kabuto, sometimes it's best to ask yourself what you truly like and what you want to do before you do it. Don't try to fill the void in your heart with anything, because even if you gain everything, you'll still feel empty inside." Shiyu's words seemed to have stung Kabuto.

Kabuto had lost himself because of Orochimaru, but Shiyu took the initiative to let Kabuto have his own ideas. This undoubtedly made Kabuto feel that Shiyu was different, and Kabuto's heart gradually began to change.

Is it really possible?

"What do I really want?" Dou also began to have doubts; all his thoughts started with doubt.

Shiyu knew he had achieved his goal, so he waved and left the science department.

Next Shiyu visited many departments, including the perception department, Intelligence Department, and investigation department, thus completing the most basic investigation work of the village.

Shigure took Shiyu to delegate some clerical work to Reiko, and also met with Ichikawa In was already quite familiar with intelligence work.

However, Shiyu was extremely busy most of the time, and then he followed up on the village's expansion and other projects. Time passed by in a flurry of activity. Just when the entire Shinobi Village was developing rapidly and in an orderly manner, Shiyu suddenly received an urgent message one day.

"Oh?" Shiyu took the scroll off the eagle's leg and looked at it, and learned some news that surprised him greatly.

"Sunagakure was attacked by the Akatsuki Organization? The Black Cloak with Red Clouds really do look like the Akatsuki Organization's."

"Could these guys have already started their operation to capture the Tailed Beast? Do they have enough funds already?"

"With Rasa's strength, he should be able to hold them off for a while, right?" After careful consideration, Shiyu finally decided to go and help Sunagakure alone.

After all, the two sides are now allies with a great deal of business dealings. Shiyu will naturally help to support him.

After Shiyu up his mind, Shigure immediately convened a meeting of the ninja's high-ranking officials and handed the village over to his subordinates.

"Don't worry, the village's high-end combat strength is no less than that of any other ninja village. Even if the Akatsuki Organization attacks, we will repel them," Yoshiki said confidently.

Shiyu looked at the many powerful figures on his left and right sides, including Gray Fang, Kakuzu, Shisui, Itachi, Kisame, Zabuza, Masamune, Fugaku, Hoshino Yu, Orochimaru, Kushina, and Yoshiki, who was extremely capable of managing the village and adapting to changing circumstances.

Shiyu was completely relieved.

"Brother! I have to go with you this time!" Xiao Xing volunteered as well.

"Don't be silly, I'm fine on my own in the village," Shiyu said.

"This time, I also want to test my own strength. Besides, with you protecting me, I'll be fine. And I can also use Sage Mode." Xiao Xing pleaded repeatedly, Shiyu was finally persuaded.

"Alright, I'll take you with me this time, but you have to listen to me in everything," Shiyu said upfront.

"Of course!" Xiao Xing quickly agreed to Shiyu.

"I entrust the village to you all." Shigure solemnly handed the village over to his companions for Shiyu time being. Then Shiyu and Xiao Xing traveled day and night, riding on Truth-Seeking Orb, flying directly towards Sunagakure.

Because Shiyu had just traversed this road not long ago, they traveled very quickly, crossing the Land of Rice, passing through the Land of Rivers, and finally crossing the hot sand wilderness, heading south to reach the One Line Sky.

"Is this the One Line Sky?" Xiao Xing asked.

"That's right, Sunagakure is right behind this One Line Sky passage," Shiyu said.

The One Line Sky is a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If Sasori hadn't controlled the Sunagakure's subordinates, it wouldn't have been so easy to enter the One Line Sky.

"When we fought the Sunagakure before, the furthest we reached was this place," Shiyu explained.

"Brother, you mean back in Konoha? Then why didn't you wipe out Sunagakure in one fell swoop?" Xiao Xing asked.

"We were merely teaching Sunagakure a lesson before. If we continue to press them, the losses could be even greater, which would undermine our foundation."

"War is a zero-sum game; even in the best-case scenario, you'll suffer losses. If you manage to wipe out Sunagakure, other countries will naturally take the opportunity to attack Konoha." Shiyu explained, but knew that Xiao Xing wouldn't understand.

"My philosophy is that whoever bullies me, I'll take care of them. Right now, Sunagakure is our friend, so if Akatsuki Organization bullies them, I'll naturally go to great lengths for my friends! Don't you agree, bro?" Xiao Xing asked with a smile.

"Yes, yes. We're about to enter the One Line Sky." To avoid any misunderstanding, Shiyu accepted the Truth-Seeking Orb and walked to the entrance of the One Line Sky.

Who are you people!?

Could it be Akatsuki?

"Excuse me! This area is not open to traffic!"

Shiyu replied, "We are reinforcements from the Lord Kazekage. The Kazekage sent us here to help our allies. If you don't believe me, you can always ask the Lord Kazekage."

Shiyu showed no intention of attacking, his attire was completely different from that of the Akatsuki Organization, and he spoke extremely politely. The guards naturally said, "Please wait a moment! We'll report back!"

After a short while, the guard said, "You may come in."

The guards made way, Shiyu nodded before going inside with Xiao Xing.

However, Shiyu noticed something was amiss; the One Line Sky was teeming with Sunagakure ninja.

"Something's not right with my brother," Xiao Xing also had a vague feeling.

"Don't worry, just stay close to me." Shiyu then took Xiao Xing's hand and slowly walked forward.

Then a whistle was heard, as if it had been pre-arranged.

"Kill these Akatsuki Organization ninjas!" Countless Kunai, shuriken, and Explosive Tag were thrown at Shiyu and Xiao Xing.

"Ah!? How could this happen?" Xiao Xing exclaimed in surprise.