Terrible News! The Ninja Craftsmen Clan's Treasured Heirlooms

Pakura had seen through Long Ye's thoughts in just a few words. He had not expected it. This woman isn't as simple as she looks.

"Hero Water comes from an ancient giant tree in Takigakure. The village leaders regard it as sacred, so we won't get our hands on it without a fight! But the two of us should be enough," Pakura said.

She and Candle Tiger were both Kage Level. Finding one item in a third-rate ninja village should not be too difficult.

"Then let's leave now!"

Candle Tiger raised the Thunder Branch Sword in his hand.

Long Ye had given him the sword.

Candle Tiger possessed lightning-nature chakra, which complemented the Thunder Branch Sword perfectly. With this ninja tool in hand, his strength would increase by at least twenty percent.

That suited Long Ye just fine.

The sword no longer meant much to him, and Candle Tiger now worked for him. It might be because of an old promise, but Long Ye still needed to give him enough in return if he wanted Candle Tiger to serve him willingly.

"Not so fast!"

As the two moved to leave, Long Ye raised a hand to stop them.

"Sasori of the Red Sands is a rare talent. If he joins you, the three of you will have a swordsman for close combat, someone with Scorch Release, and his puppets to handle attacks from all sides. Then nothing should go wrong on this trip."

"Him?" Pakura frowned.

"Would he agree? Your deal with him should have ended after the operation in Konoha. He only agreed to help back then because he lost a wager with you."

"How will we know if we don't try? Besides, I believe any deal can be made if the offer is good enough. I'll go talk