At this moment, Kakuzu filled with fear. The terrifying flames were too strange, severely injuring him and shattering three of his hearts.
He glanced at Xiao Tian Uchiha out of the corner of his eye, and his heart trembled. As expected of a ruthless person who possesses the Rinnegan and the Six Paths Bodies.
"I should have listened to Zero! Hidan looks like he's going to die now."
Suddenly, Kakuzu sensed danger ahead and couldn't help but take a few steps back.
"Hey old man! Stop running!" Naruto Uzumaki, pushing Sage Art: Nine-Tails Big Ball Rasengan Naruto Uzumaki, approached, sending a chill down Kakuzu.
It's over!
"Damn it! I haven't earned enough money yet! My dreams haven't come true!" Kakuzu thought bitterly.
A few breaths later, Kakuzu was bewildered. The Nine-Tails Big Ball Rasengan behind him hadn't hit him. He turned his head and saw a flash of light in the sky. It turned out that the Rasengan had been pushed into the sky.
Xiao Tian Uchiha stood before Kakuzu and smiled, "How about following me?"
Kakuzu frowned and said, "I probably know less about the Akatsuki than you do."
"That's not important. What's important is you. What's the most lacking thing in this world? Of course, it's talent, and you are talent." Xiao Tian Uchiha's smile widened.
"Since the Fifth Hokage of Konoha thinks so highly of me, Kakuzu, then I, Kakuzu, will abandon the darkness and embrace the light." Kakuzu solemnly announced his betrayal of the Akatsuki.
Kakashi frowned. Could they really control a dangerous person like Kakuzu if they recruited him?
" Kakuzu, you're quite sensible. Come on, you'll get a share of the sales profits from my newly opened restaurant in Konoha, and you'll also be in charge of managing the store's finances." Xiao Tian Uchiha chuckled, which made Kakuzu's heart skip a beat.
"Aren't you afraid I'll run off with all your money?" Kakuzu asked tentatively.
You can give it a try.
Kakuzu laughed and said, "I, Kakuzu, mean what I say. However, my allegiance to you does not mean my allegiance to Konoha. Also, I need to replenish my heart."
"Of course, just listen to me. Go ahead, you should be able to find us."
"Certainly."
Kakuzu departed.
Kakashi frowned further, staring intently at Xiao Tian Uchiha, and asked, "Aren't you afraid that Kakuzu will betray us? That guy has multiple hearts, his methods are extraordinary, and he's definitely not someone who'll willingly remain subservient to others."
"If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them. Besides, I only asked him to follow me, I didn't say I wanted him to be my servant. Since he chose to follow me, then he's my brother." Xiao Tian chuckled.
Xiao Tian wasn't worried at all. Since Kakuzu knew that he also had the Rinnegan and could summon the Six Paths Bodies, he knew how powerful Kakuzu was.
Compared to the Akatsuki that can only hide in the shadows, hated by everyone and wanted to be exterminated by countless people in the Shinobi World, the choice between joining the Hokage of a major ninja village or continuing to follow the former is clear to anyone with a sharp mind.
Kakuzu acted swiftly, slaughtering several villains near the Land of Demons to obtain their hearts for replenishment, and then, disregarding his injuries, found Xiao Tian and his companions.
Kakuzu returned to the team, his face cold and silent.
After a long time, Xiao Tian and his group returned to Konoha. Since the demon Moryo was gone, the priestess Shion, after dealing with the matters of the Priestess's Hall, chose to follow Xiao Tian to Konoha, ostensibly because she was worried that Xiao Tian would be harmed by the resurrection of the demon Moryo.
Kakashi was really annoyed; he just couldn't understand why Xiao Tian was so popular with women.
The following day, a new restaurant in Konoha opened for business after some simple renovations!