" The God of Shinobi?!"
Listening to Konan's report on everything she had seen in Kirigakure.
Nagato was surprised, but now he was more afraid of Konan's recklessness.
Nagato's eyes held reproach, her tone unusually serious, "Why didn't you inform me before you went? If even you..."
"No, Nagato!" Konan interjected, "I'm back safe and sound."
"Once I obtained the key intelligence, I immediately withdrew."
I won't make you worry next time.
Konan then changed the subject, saying, "Not only does he have spies within the organization, Kirigakure and Sound Ninja are also under his control."
What should we do now?
After a long silence,
Nagato didn't continue lecturing and directly stated his plan, "Regardless of his ultimate goal, the birth of the Ten-Tails is definitely part of his plan; otherwise, everything he's preparing now would be meaningless."
"But the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, that is, the shell of the Ten-Tails, has always been under the control of these eyes of mine."
His plan requires my cooperation no matter what!
A glint flashed in Nagato's eyes. "Since he wants to carry out the Tailed Beast capture plan ahead of schedule, then let's do as he wishes!"
Konan pondered for a moment, "You mean you want to wait until you've collected most of the Tailed Beast before making your move against him?"
A glint of murderous intent flashed in Nagato's eyes as he said coldly, "He wants to use us, so why can't we use the power he controls to speed up our plan?"
"Regardless of his motives, kill him when the time is right."
Kirigakure
All the top executives gathered in the conference room on the company's rooftop!
Seated on his throne, Haruma coldly swept his gaze over the four Hokage. "The four of you will lead the team, along with Zabuza leading the Gold Medal Squad."
Hashirama frowned. "What do you want to do?"
Hashirama didn't think Haruma, a leader who allowed Orochimaru to conduct human experiments, had any real compassion.
"Task..."
A golden Kakkō seemed to ignite in Haruma's eyes, "Protection fees from the Five Great Nations!"
"Pay money to avoid disaster, refuse to have your country destroyed!"
There aren't many things that can make Haruma care these days.
Besides the possible presence of the Sage of Six Paths' will within Naruto, there's Ōtsutsuki Clan that will descend upon the Shinobi World years later...
That leaves...
"Destroy a nation?!"
The four Hokage were taken aback!
Before the four could even utter a rebuttal, Haruma coldly reminded them, "Remember, I can erase your minds at any time!"
"Whether you act like puppets or maintain your consciousness, the choice is yours!"
The hot-tempered Tobirama wanted to say something more, but Hashirama stopped him.
A nation is destroyed only when it is rejected...
If consciousness fades, then there will be no more opportunities to persuade Konoha Tsunade.
Having figured this out, the four could only accept it helplessly.
Understanding Haruma's emphasis on money, the other senior executives in the company were even less likely to object.
After Haruma finished explaining the mission details, Mei Terumi asked, "Do I still need to attend the Five Kage Summit?"
"Just pretend you know nothing, and that's all." Haruma waved her hand. "Even without this mission, the talks wouldn't have been so easy to succeed."
The head office makes the money directly, while the branch offices capture the Tailed Beast...
Haruma's two-pronged approach is incredibly greedy!
Only half a month remains until the Five Kage Summit!
The Land of Lightning, which is quite far away, and the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure are preparing to depart for a meeting with the Land of Iron.
Shocking news swept through the entire Shinobi World like a storm!
First, the newly appointed Fifth Kazekage, who had just set off, was knocked unconscious and taken away by Uchiha Itachi of the Akatsuki and a Kirigakure missing-nin from Kirigakure, right before everyone's eyes!
Not only that,
Two-Tails, Four-Tails, Five-Tails, Six-Tails!
In just a few days, news of Jinchūriki being taken away by Akatsuki one after another has been circulating!
The Five Kage Summit has been forced to a halt!
A large number of people were dispatched to search for their own family's Jinchūriki!
Meanwhile, Konoha is facing its greatest crisis yet!
A terrifying pressure swept through!
In front of the Hokage Building
Reluctantly, Tobirama and Minato arrived together with the entire crew via Body Flicker Technique teleportation!
Red clouds and black robes
Four Reanimated Body, Zabuza, along with Jūgo who had just joined the team, made no attempt to conceal their faces, totaling eleven people!
"Who goes there?!"
With a loud shout, Tsunade, who was surrounded by a large number of Anbu, immediately appeared!
"Grandpa?!"
Upon recognizing the leader, Tsunade roared in disbelief!
No wonder this overwhelming pressure felt both strange and familiar.
The power she felt as a child was Tsunade hadn't completely forgotten even after all these decades.
Even the Anbu couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "That's the First Hokage, the God of Shinobi?!"
"And there's Second too, Sarutobi- sama is there too!!"
The Fourth Hokage? How could that be!?
Withdraw the intimidating force used to issue the notification...
Hashirama looked awkwardly at his voluptuous granddaughter, unsure of what to say.
As the stalemate continued, more and more Konoha Ninja gathered.
" Tsunade!"
" Granny Tsunade!"
Sensing something amiss at the Hokage Building, Jiraiya immediately brought Naruto to the scene.
"Teacher, Minato?!"
Jiraiya was stunned when he first noticed his teacher and beloved disciple...
" Sasuke?!"
Upon seeing the familiar figures behind the four Kage, Naruto immediately called out.
Grandpa, how could you?!
Tsunade stared at Hashirama in disbelief, bewildered by his appearance, but even more so Hashirama the clothes he was wearing.
" Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation?!"
Seeing the cracks on their faces, Jiraiya, realizing what was happening Jiraiya, gave them a warning.
" Tobirama, why don't you say it instead..."
Hashirama looked at his younger brother with a pleading gaze.
" Monkey, come here."
Tobirama his arms and gave the order directly to Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
Turning his head, he found Minato staring intently at Naruto.
The Third had no choice but to step forward himself. " Tsunade, well, that..."
Tsunade frowned. "Old man, just say what you have to say!"
"And where is that Orochimaru?!"
Jiraiya by Tsunade, Chakra spread out in all directions.
The Anbu present also quickly dispersed.
Some were tasked with finding Orochimaru, who was lurking in the shadows, while others were sent to warn the civilians to begin evacuation.
"It's not Orochimaru."
Sarutobi's eyes darted around, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
A moment later, " Tsunade, the village... does the village have enough funds?"
"Old man, we all know you have no choice in this, just say it."
Jiraiya and spoke.
Zabuza, standing behind the four, didn't mind wasting this little bit of time.
After all, being able to complete a mission without fighting is certainly more convenient.
After all, Konoha was only the closest to Kirigakure, and it was also the first one to start.
"Protection fee of five billion!"
Undeterred by any trouble, Suigetsu stepped forward, carrying the Shibuki, and grinned, "Pay up to avoid trouble, or I'll destroy Konoha!"
Tsunade frowned at the arrogant brat, "So, you people from Kirigakure are hanging out with Akatsuki?!"
"Look closely, you old woman!"
Suigetsu pointed to the gold Forehead Protector with a horizontal line drawn on it, "We're now rogue missing-nin from Kirigakure!"
His brows furrowed into a perfect grid, Kage Level Chakra surged forth!
"Old woman..."
Tsunade's full-force punch slammed straight towards Suigetsu!