Konoha Anbu Base
As usual, Li Yu Li Yu reviewing the intelligence reports sent by the Anbu. One report in particular caught his attention.
Sasuke killed Orochimaru. Sasuke and a white-haired boy appeared in the Land of Waves Momochi Zabuza the Kubikiribōchō, which was once used by Zabuza Momochi, one of the Seven Ninja Blade.
"Was Orochimaru really defeated by Sasuke like that?"
Even now, Li Yu still can't understand why Orochimaru already possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan, still needs Sasuke. What's the point?
Now, just like in the story, Orochimaru dies at Sasuke. Nothing has changed. What exactly is Orochimaru after? Even if he gets Sasuke, he'll only have the Mangekyo. Is it because Sasuke's body smells better or he's younger?
However, Sasuke's face is indeed stunningly handsome, captivating many women along the way. Sasuke's body is also undeniably more fragrant and sweet, or perhaps it's simply a matter of plot inertia.
" Hozuki Suigetsu!"
" Sasuke, begin searching for your new team, Hawk."
"Embark on a path to seek revenge against Uchiha Itachi "
Li Yu was about to deliver the information about Sasuke killing Orochimaru to the Hokage when the information about the Land of Waves was intercepted.
Upon receiving news of Orochimaru's death, the Fifth Tsunade, Tsunade, summoned Naruto and Sakura to the Hokage Office Building. Jiraiya received the news.
The news that Orochimaru had been killed by Sasuke Uchiha excited Naruto Naruto Sakura, but they were disappointed when they heard that Sasuke didn't plan to return to Konoha and instead wanted to seek revenge on Uchiha Itachi.
A few days later, Tsunade prepared to send out two small teams to capture Uchiha Itachi.
Two teams: one is Team 8 led by Kakashi, Hinata Hyuga Shino Aburame, and Kiba Inuzuka.
One is Team 7, led by Namikaze Minato, consisting of Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, Sai.
The sky was overcast and it was raining heavily.
At the Konoha Gate, everyone was wearing raincoats.
"Um, do we need more people?" Naruto complained that there weren't enough people and he wasn't confident he could capture Sasuke.
"It's not simply a matter of having a lot of people. In this situation, forming two small teams is more ideal."
"The number of items involved in the arrest is relatively small, meaning it involves only one or two people."
"If we send out more than three squads, we'll be more easily detected by the enemy, our command system will become chaotic, and our movement speed will actually decrease."
"Capturing someone alive requires far more skill than killing them," Jiraiya said.
Kakashi explained in great professionalism that the two teams were the best choice, which earned praise from Tsunade and Namikaze Minato.
"This is the best possible staffing that can be selected right now."
"Alright, let's go!" Naruto said eagerly.
"Now, issue the order to search for and capture Uchiha Itachi alive." Tsunade waved her hand, and the team was ready to depart.
Li Yu watched the group leave silently, with some things on his mind that he couldn't understand.
Because Naruto needed to control the Nine-Tails ' power, Li Yu recommended Namikaze Minato as the more suitable acting captain, leading them on missions.
The last mission to search Orochimaru's stronghold was completed with Team 8, led by Kakashi, and Team 7, led by Namikaze Minato. They encountered Guren and the Three-Tails.
Having worked together successfully last time, these two teams were dispatched again to carry out the mission this time.
Shaking his head, Li Yu returned to the Hokage Anbu Base with a sense of relief.
"This mission will definitely end in failure; we won't see the battle itself, only its aftermath."
"As long as I fulfill my promise to Sasuke, that's enough."
Li Yu had already planned it all out: to save Uchiha Itachi during Sasuke's battle with Itachi and secretly bring him back to Konoha. This was a very simple plan for Li Yu.
Li Yu continued with his usual life, comfortably reclining in his office, when a piece of intelligence nearly made Li Yu fall off his chair.
"This intelligence report is marked expedited. Let me see what major event has occurred."
Li Yu picked up the intelligence report and Hand Seals in sequence.
"Untie"
Specially encrypted intelligence; if the Hand Seals are not performed in the correct order, the intelligence will be automatically destroyed.
"What?"
Li Yu sprang to his feet, his face filled with disbelief.
" Deidara is dead"
"Quilt"
Orochimaru?
"Are you kidding me? Deidara was killed by Orochimaru!"
"According to the storyline, he should have been killed by Sasuke Uchiha, right?"
Deidara's final Art is an Explosion, a self-destruction within a ten-kilometer radius. Sasuke Uchiha Manda the Summoning Technique, controlling Manda with his Sharingan and escaping by entering its mouth.
"What does this have to do with Orochimaru?"
"It's all messed up!"
Li Yu immediately stood up, deciding to confirm it himself.
Deidara's teammate was Tobi, who is actually Obito. Obito usually just idled around, leaving the daily activities to Tobi, the White Zetsu. The Akatsuki should have been the first to receive this information.
"It seems we need to confirm the information with Itachi."
Li Yu had always felt something was amiss, and this time, the change had indeed occurred; Sasuke still couldn't outmaneuver the cunning Orochimaru.
The Akatsuki's internal meeting was in complete chaos.
"I have some information I need to share immediately: Orochimaru killed Deidara and awakened the Rinnegan."
"Wasn't Orochimaru dead? How did he come back to life? Wasn't Deidara with Tobi?"
"Yeah, Orochimaru actually awakened the Rinnegan! Tobi, are you sure you're not seeing things?"
"Senior, I'm sure I'm not mistaken. I've even fought him. He has the same eyes as the boss. I can't be wrong."
" Deidara even boasted that he would kill Orochimaru, and while he was fighting Sasuke, Sasuke suddenly transformed into Orochimaru, which really startled me."
" Deidara- senpai died a terrible death. He didn't even get to use his final technique, and Orochimaru took his body away."
"I was almost killed by Orochimaru, and now they want to dissect my body. Orochimaru is terrifying. Deidara- senpai's body was taken away; just thinking about it is awful."
"His stomach was cut open, and his intestines were pulled out."
"Shut up, Tobi!" Even Pain, the leader, couldn't stand it anymore; this was clearly Deidara's treatment.
" Deidara is our comrade, let's stop saying that."
" Tobi, you always talk too much nonsense."
Even Pain, the leader, couldn't stand Tobi's nonsense.
"Senior, I apologize for being so talkative."
" Sasuke suddenly transformed into Orochimaru, causing us to lose Deidara."
At this point, Itachi, who had been listening silently on the other side, couldn't help but notice a change in his expression.
"It seems Sasuke didn't kill Orochimaru, but his body was still possessed by Orochimaru. Itachi, what do you think?" Kisame was eager to see Itachi's reaction.
"My Uchiha Clan doesn't submit so easily. Sasuke's hatred for me hasn't disappeared yet, so I'll deal with Orochimaru," Itachi said calmly.
"Oh, so you think highly of your brother, so sure Orochimaru will come after you for revenge, Itachi," Kisame continued teasingly.
"In that case, Itachi, you go and test Orochimaru's strength first. If he's too weak, I'll take care of him myself."
"Understood"