Kakuzu's voice sounded immediately, taking up the topic of Scorpion:
"Hmph, whether it's a show of hypocrisy, to win people's hearts or to maintain his hypocritical image of 'Hokage', or whether he is really kind-hearted to the point of stupidity, it cannot hide the fact."
Kakuzu's green eyes that have experienced years narrowed slightly, and their gaze penetrated the distant distance sharply:
"He has enough strength to support his 'willfulness'.
'Kindness' without strength is just a joke."
Kakuzu added, with a tone of cold judgment based on real interests.
However, when the conversation changed, Kakuzu glanced at the man wearing the spiral mask in front of him.
"But..."
Kakuzu's voice was lowered, with a kind of temptation and suspicion like an old fox,
"Judging from the scattered information we have received about Konoha and himself, this Naruto Uzumaki is by no means a 'good person' in the traditional sense."
"Be ruthless when it comes to the enemy's methods; when it comes to expansion and annexation, it is even more radical and efficient than First Hokage back then."
Kakuzu is comparing the behavior styles of First and Naruto.
There is another thing that he cares about very much, that is Pain, Konan, and Uchiha Itachi...
The timing of their disappearance is very subtle.
Kakuzu once again cast his gaze on the back of Obito, his eyes that had seen through countless conspiracies and betrayals shining with scrutiny.
He always felt that this guy named Tobi knew much more inside information than he let on.
What did he plan?
Or is there some unknown connection or transaction between him and Konoha?
Kisame carried Samehada, grinning silently with a mouth full of fangs.
Deidara said "cut" impatiently. He was more concerned about the "artistic" duel that might break out in the distance rather than the intrigue within the organization.
Scorpion remained silent, but Hiruko's tail swung slightly, showing that he was thinking.
As for Obito, his back was turned to them from beginning to end, and no one could see his expression behind the mask.
He just looked quietly at Kumogakure in the distance, looking at the blond figure.
On the cliff, the wind is still there.
The remnants of Akatsuki, like spiders lurking in the shadows, are patiently waiting for the storm in the distance that will surely affect the entire Shinobi World pattern. At the same time, they are also maintaining a delicate balance in the cobweb of mutual suspicion and calculation.
Hidan's muttering continues, but no one cares anymore.
Time passed quietly in oppressive silence.
Naruto leaned on Rock with squinted eyes, as if he was really enjoying the quiet moment before the war.
Raikage A is like a volcano about to erupt, but he dare not take his eyes away from Naruto for a moment.
However, this tight balance was broken by Naruto's sudden and seemingly random words.
"Hello, Raikage."
Naruto slowly opened his eyes, Blue Eyes's eyes were clear and sharp, not at all confused as if he had just woken up from a rest.
He didn't look at Ai, but asked in a calm tone:
"Why don't you deal with the people over there first?"
"Which way?"
Fourth Raikage A was shocked in his heart. Although his Sensing ability was not as good as some Ninja who specialized in this, it was definitely not weak.
But he didn't notice at all that besides Naruto and the Uchiha girl, there were other hidden auras nearby.
It sounds like what the other party means is not an ambush by Konoha, but that there is someone else ready to be the fisherman?
As Raikage's wealth and experience, he did not immediately show surprise or panic.
The anger on his face subsided slightly, replaced by a deeper solemnity.
He still maintained his original posture and vigilant eyes, staring closely at Naruto, as if judging the authenticity and intention of the other party's words.
Naruto doesn't seem to care about Ai's silence and suspicion.
Even light does not exist from Sensing to Akatsuki, but she does not doubt Naruto's words.
Naruto If someone is there, then there must be someone.
Naruto whispered:
"I came here this time, firstly, for the peace of Shinobi World, peace under unity and order.
The second is for my own business.
Therefore, if I want to kill you, I will only kill you, Fourth Raikage.
I have no reason to kill Killer B and Yugito right now.
They are Ninja and Jinchūriki of the village, but they were not the direct decision-makers of those conspiracies back then."
"But..."
Naruto changed the subject, with a warning in his tone.
"Those guys over there are not sure."
"Their target is Tailed Beast?"
As Raikage, Ai is very aware of the importance of Killer B and Yugito to Kumogakure.
That is the strategic pillar of Kumogakure, and it is also the most easily coveted treasure.
However, this coveting is generally the coveting of other big Shinobi Village, and other villages basically cannot suppress Tailed Beast.
There are only two villages except Takigakure, which owns Seven-Tails, and Uzushiogakure, which has been destroyed.
Naruto looked at Ai's mouth with a slightly mocking arc, and chuckled "haha", which seemed to confirm Ai's guess, but also seemed to be mocking the coincidence and cruelty of fate.
"How to say?"
Naruto threw the question back to Ai again, with a hint of playfulness in his tone, as if he was discussing a tactical choice that had nothing to do with him.
"First we join forces to kill some sneaky rats over there who want to fish in troubled waters."
"Should we fight first and lose both sides, and then let them reap the benefits and easily pick up your two treasures Kumogakure Tailed Beast?"
This choice was placed nakedly in front of Ai.
Should we choose to temporarily cooperate with the enemy in front of us and eliminate third-party threats first?
Or should you insist on hatred and confrontation with Konoha, betting that the other party will not take advantage of the situation when both you and Naruto are hurt?
Ai's face was sullen, and the light in his one eye flickered, obviously he was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle. He was not the pure reckless man he seemed on the outside, otherwise he would not be able to secure his position as Raikage.
After a moment of silence, Ai responded with this unexpected bottleneck:
"I'm not sure if their target is you, Naruto Uzumaki."
Ai tried to shift the focus back to Naruto.
This is both a temptation and a possible hope.
If the target of those hiding is Naruto, then the probability of Kumogakure defeating Naruto Uzumaki will become greater.
However, Naruto didn't take Ai's temptation seriously.
"If they can capture me, then it will be easier to capture the current Kumogakure."
This is a naked declaration of strength and a ruthless evaluation of the current situation of Kumogakure.
"Moreover," Naruto added, looking towards the cliff in the distance again, as if he could see the true face of those hidden people through the distance,
"It's just a coincidence."
"I happened to meet them who were preparing to harvest Two-Tails and Eight-Tails."
The word "harvest" makes Raikage very uncomfortable, as if Kumogakure's Tailed Beast are just fruits waiting to be picked.
Naruto Even if he knew that the other party was coming for him, he still had to pull Two-Tails and Eight-Tails together.
The weakest among Akatsuki is close to the strength of Kage Level. As long as Naruto does not reach the strength of Six Paths Madara, there is a possibility of overturning.
He didn't want a good situation to be overturned because of his carelessness.
Now, the choice is back in Ai's hands again.
Do you believe Naruto, temporarily put aside your hatred against Konoha, and first deal with the third-party threat lurking in the shadows with a clear target of Tailed Beast?
Or do you think this is Naruto's plan to divide and disintegrate Kumogakure, insisting on using all the power of Kumogakure to fight Konoha first?
No matter which one you choose, it is full of risks and unknowns.