At the Akatsuki Organization's headquarters in the Land of Rain, its members had gathered in a rare assembly. Apart from the pair of Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, everyone was present.
"Master Sasori, what's the leader up to? Why did he suddenly call all of us together? Did something happen?" Deidara asked.
Sasori shook his head. "I don't know, but something must have happened. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gathered all of us here. It looks like this is no small matter."
Sasori turned to Zetsu beside him and asked, "Zetsu, what exactly happened? You gather all of Akatsuki's intelligence. Did you discover something?"
Zetsu replied, "I'm not entirely sure, but I think it has something to do with the Five Kage Summit the Five Great Shinobi Villages are holding in the Land of Iron. According to my investigation, almost all of their senior figures have gathered for this summit. If we wanted to make a move against the Five Great Shinobi Villages, this would be a good opportunity. I imagine the leader has a plan."
Kakuzu of the Immortal Duo sighed. "The Five Kage Summit? I no longer remember when the last one took place. All I remember is that it was during the era of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. The Five Great Shinobi Villages had just been established, and Hashirama Senju invited their Kage to gather in Konoha. That was a glorious era. This age doesn't even begin to compare."
Hidan shot back, "We know you're an old bastard who won't die. You don't have to spell it out. Hahaha!"
Kakuzu's face darkened at once. "If you want to die, I can oblige."
"As if I'm scared of you," Hidan replied arrogantly. He pulled out his scythe, ready to fight Kakuzu.
"Do you two have a death wish?