To ensure they reached Konoha safely, the Kirigakure group had remained cautious throughout the journey. Yet they had never expected to encounter the Akatsuki Organization after entering the Land of Fire.
Just as the Kirigakure forces were preparing to fight to the death, they were stunned to discover that the Akatsuki Organization's 'B,' wearing a Fox Mask, completely ignored them and walked straight past.
Even more unexpectedly, the Akatsuki Organization's 'C,' wearing a Dog Mask, 'D,' wearing an ogre mask, and 'E,' wearing a snake mask, ignored them as well. Instead, they gave chase to the Akatsuki Organization's 'B,' who was fleeing ahead.
Then, a great battle erupted!
The Akatsuki Organization's 'B' faced the three alone, engaging in a fierce battle against 'C,' 'D,' and 'E.'
As the battle grew increasingly savage, 'C' was the first to unleash the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, followed by 'D' activating Wood Release.
At a tremendous disadvantage, 'B' had no choice but to activate Susanoo and fight back. Thus, the battle before them had taken shape.
Mei Terumi kept her eyes fixed on the battlefield but asked the Kirigakure Ninja beside her, "Have the distress signals been sent?"
The Kirigakure Intelligence Squad Ninja hurriedly replied, "They've already been sent. Konoha should have received the message by now!"
Zabuza gave a sinister laugh. "I never expected the Akatsuki Organization to turn on each other. If Konoha sends reinforcements in time, we might be able to wipe out these Akatsuki Organization members!"
Mei Terumi asked, "Why?"
Zabuza froze. "What?"
Mei Terumi said, "Why are they turning on each other? And why in an area so close to Konoha? It doesn't make sense!"
Kisame said, "Subordinates overthrowing their superiors, unequal profit distribution, disagreements in ideology—any of those could be the reason! Whatever the cause, their infighting is