Bang.
A figure suddenly burst through the smoke and dust, with two tall figures in Red Cloud outfits close behind him.
One was Hidan, swinging his Bloody Reaper. The other was his partner, Kakuzu, who also possessed an "immortal body."
"Hahaha!"
Laughing wildly, Hidan swung his Bloody Reaper and launched an unrelenting assault on the figure fleeing ahead.
Kakuzu lagged a little behind, waiting for an opening to use ninjutsu in support of Hidan's attacks.
Under their combined assault, the person they were pursuing could barely hold his ground and looked utterly wretched.
On a tall cliff in the distance.
Scorpion, Deidara, and Hiruko stood quietly, watching the battle far away.
Scorpion smiled. "That kid Ranmaru is improving fast!"
There was no doubt about it.
The one being attacked by Kakuzu and Hidan in the distance was none other than Ranmaru, another member of the Akatsuki Organization.
Just like the Five Great Shinobi Villages, the Akatsuki Organization was building up its strength in preparation for the decisive battle that would soon come.
During the Chunin Ninja Exams, Ranmaru had realized he lacked practical combat experience. He had asked the organization to help him gain more, so Nagato had sent Kakuzu and Hidan to train him.
Of course.
During training, Ranmaru was forbidden from using Shadow Release. Otherwise, Kakuzu and Hidan wouldn't be able to find him at all, and there would be no point in training.
Hearing Scorpion's praise, Hiruko chuckled. "He's a lucky one who went through the ritual I carefully planned. This is nothing special!"
"Tch."
Deidara spat, looking rather disdainful.
Hiruko sneered. "What, you don't agree?"
Deidara grinned. "So what if I don't?"
Scorpion said slowly, "Save your energy for fighting those people from the Five Great Shinobi Villages later."
Deidara curled his lip. "Brother Scorpion, they