Buzz~
A faint, nearly imperceptible fluttering came from the woods as a tiny black insect turned and flew away.
There were not just Mist Village's forces and Kakuzu's forces on this battlefield. A hidden third party was also watching from the shadows, waiting to reap the benefits.
"Hm?"
Zabuza's ears suddenly twitched, and his eyes turned toward the forest behind him.
"What is it?"
"I think I just heard something strange over there."
Zabuza uncertainly pointed toward the dense forest behind them to the left.
"A strange sound?" Karatachi Yagura pondered for a moment. "I'm afraid that man didn't come alone. We're not far from the docks now. Let's leave first. Once we reach the sea, it'll be our home ground!"
One kilometer away from Karatachi Yagura and the others.
An insect no larger than a sesame seed silently landed on Aburame Ryoma's fingertip.
After an indescribable exchange, he frowned.
"Kakuzu is at a disadvantage."
"Then what do we do? Should we make our move directly?"
A subordinate beside him, dressed like a wandering ninja, asked.
This time, Root had acted to drive a wedge between the Lands of Lightning and Water. They absolutely could not reveal any information linking them to Konoha, so every one of them had altered their appearance.
"Don't rush, Black Claw."
Aburame Ryoma shook his head. "Our targets aren't just the people from Kirigakure. Kakuzu has seen us, so he can't be allowed to live either. We'll wait until both sides are wounded, then move in to clean up the mess and make it look like Cloud Village was responsible."
"Yes!"
Leaving aside the Root squad that had already arranged the script in secret.
After Kakuzu was sent flying, he had hardened his entire body in time and avoided injury. But he was an old