Public visits, even those led by the Hokage himself.
When passing through the middle section of the bridge, we were even charged a toll???
This familiar feeling...
Jiraiya and Tsunade exchanged a glance, increasingly convinced that the summoning fee incident was inextricably linked to Kirigakure!
" Kakashi, what's wrong?"
Wearing a green bodysuit and sporting the familiar watermelon-shaped haircut, Might Guy looked at his best friend with a puzzled expression.
On the way up the bridge, Kakashi seemed restless.
"It's nothing, Might Guy."
Kakashi replied softly, but frowned inwardly.
As I stepped onto the Rich Man Bridge, my left eye, hidden behind the mask, began to sting slightly several times.
Is it a normal rejection reaction from the Sharingan, or is there some other unexpected event...?
Unable to distinguish the Kakashi did not tell his companions about his discomfort.
Tsunade and Jiraiya were at the front of the group, Kakashi, Guy, and other Jonin were at the back, and Naruto and the other Genin were in the safest position in the middle.
With only half an hour's journey remaining to Kirigakure village, the more Tsunade and the others valued the safety of these kids!
Just as the group was making steady progress, the slight ripples on the sea surface instantly caught their attention!
"Careful!"
One of the Anbu Ninja responsible for sensing within the team quickly shouted a reminder!
"Boom!!"
The fierce dog bursting from the sea surface created huge waves!
The three enormous, gaping mouths snapped open and bit directly at the group of Genin!
"Boom!!"
With lightning-fast reflexes, Tsunade leaped up and delivered a powerful punch to the nearest dog's head!
Kakashi and Might Guy reacted just as quickly!
A flash of lightning, combined with a powerful kick, smashed the monster's head to pieces!
Who goes there?!
Jiraiya, who was immediately Genin to protect the genin, exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the summoning beast's unusual eyes!
" Rinnegan!!"
As the water splashed and the members of the Anbu, with their clear vision, also noticed the monster's unique eyes!
"Scatter! Back off!!"
The group of merchants who were not far from the Konoha visiting team at the rear of the bridge quickly retreated to create distance!
Only one person, taking advantage of the splashing water and thick fog, submerged under the bridge.
The last ten minutes of travel to Kirigakure.
Obito was equally surprised that Nagato would make his move at this time and from this location!
But even Pain from Amegakure has arrived here...
Where did Black and White Zetsu go?
"What?!"
The three-headed dog, its head smashed open, split and strengthened itself before everyone's horrified eyes!
Not long after,
The monster's thick neck was twisted and grotesque with muscles!
Blood splattering
A fleshy mass appeared on its neck, transforming into a completely new dog brain...
The roaring nine-headed hellhound charges once more!
"Above!"
Tsunade, at the front of the group, charged straight at the strange summoning beast!
Reminded, Jiraiya immediately jumped up and Hand Seals!
Fire Style: Oil Flame Bullet!
A strange bird swooped down from the sky, its eyes covered, and was engulfed by a sea of fire!
Jiraiya frowned inwardly. The eyes of the aerial monster... it was the Rinnegan again!
Was this an attack launched by the Kirigakure faction?!
Before Jiraiya could think it through, a figure leaped out of the sea of fire and charged straight towards the group!
"Boom!!"
The enormous fist slammed directly towards Jiraiya!
Looking at the slightly cracked bridge surface, Jiraiya had just leaped up, frowned deeply!
"Dawn?!"
The same Rinnegan, and wearing Forehead Protector worn by Amegakure missing-nin!
what is going on?!
"Boom! Boom boom!!"
The towering Kakkō that erupted behind him were blocked by the expressionless Preta Path in front of him, preventing Jiraiya from providing support to those behind him for the time being!
Tsunade punched the nine-headed dog away, but before she could finish Tsunade off, she was stopped by a giant centipede that suddenly appeared from the left and a mammoth charging from the right!
Meanwhile, the Animal Path puppet slowly emerging from the mist ahead was continuously casting Summoning Technique!
Jiraiya, Might Guy, and the other Anbu also face their own opponents!
Fortunately, the team members had been repeatedly reminded by Tsunade and Jiraiya before they set off!
There has been no panic in the face of this sudden attack!
" Little Naruto, how about we go back to Mount Myōboku first?!"
Fukasaku immediately inscribed the Reverse Summoning Technique incantation on the ground.
" Fukasaku, we can help the Pervy Sage!"
The Hand Seals the Multi Shadow Clone Technique were completed, and the clones rushed straight towards Six Paths of Pain!
"Trouble!"
Shikamaru looked at Naruto, who was completely disobeying his orders, and slapped his head in exasperation.
Fukasaku, equally Fukasaku at Naruto's actions, wanted nothing more than to slap Naruto!
Is this a battle you, Genin, are qualified to participate in!?
Fukasaku helpless, but I couldn't forcefully dissuade them!
After all, if you want to transfer six genin at once, they will Genin and their Chakra will not cooperate, making it very easy for the transfer to fail!
Instead, it could lead to death or serious injury, or even being trapped in an unknown spatial rift!
Little Naruto was able to graduate from the Ninja Academy, probably through bribery, right?
Even though Little Jiraiya warned him several times beforehand, this brat didn't listen at all!
The waters were several kilometers away from the Konoha visiting team.
A closed, white space built on the sea surface, shrouded in mist.
"Cough cough..."
" The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki has been discovered..."
Nagato's true form coughed lightly as he spoke.
A hint of worry flashed in Konan's eyes. "Don't fight head-on. Let's find an opportunity to capture the Jinchūriki and then retreat."
"We're too close to that guy's territory."
Konan cautioned, "In case that guy shows up, we should conserve our fighting strength and Chakra."
Nagato nodded. If it weren't for the fear that Obito might have some connection to Konoha...
Nagato wouldn't have just arrived and then hastily made his move before the Konoha team even stepped into Kirigakure!
They control the two great ninja villages, Sound Ninja Kirigakure Village!
Konan witnessed firsthand the Reanimated Body of several Hokage, plus Obito in Konoha...
A sudden, high-profile announcement, still led by the Hokage...
From Nagato's and Konan's perspectives, it feels like Konoha is aiming to form an alliance with the Masked Man this time!
The most important Tailed Beast cannot be lost!
In addition, they didn't want the masked men with ulterior motives to expand their power!
Nagato then decisively made his move!
At the other end of the bridge, at the Kirigakure dock.
Mei Terumi, already dressed up, along with her secretary Ao and a group of Anbu, were ready to welcome them.
Since the Hokage was present, Mei Terumi, as the Mizukage, still had to put on a show of respect.
Looking at the bridge surface that was trembling slightly, Qing frowned and rolled his Byakugan.
" The Konoha team seems to be in trouble."
Mei Terumi frowned, her expression instantly turning serious!
"Whatever happens in Konoha is none of my concern."
"What if the bridge collapses..."
Upon hearing this,
Qing's heart tightened suddenly, and the corner of her mouth twitched!
The bridge collapsed, which means the toll collection will have to stop...
Knowing the boss's personality, I have a feeling something bad is going to happen!
Kirigakure
Inside an unnamed tavern.
Yagura's body trembled inexplicably, and he immediately Body Flicker Technique to rush towards the bridge!
After the figures disappeared, the three paper tickets slowly landed on the table.
Despite being deeply concerned about the safety of the bridge, ultimately, it's likely that they themselves will be the ones busy repairing it...
But no matter how important the matter, the money cannot be withheld!
That's the boss's rule!