Heading to Amegakure
Kakuzu's intense reaction was not without reason; the Explosive Tag is actually a mysterious talisman that, once detonated, unleashes tremendous power after a period of silence.
It is often used to set traps or to fight alongside Kunai, where it is extremely effective.
However, the exorbitant price of Explosive Tag, each worth thousands of taels, makes ninjas keep their distance from them, only using them cautiously in life-or-death situations or when encountering an invincible enemy.
And Koki threw out so many cards at once?
Kakuzu's expression at that moment was absolutely priceless, Koki couldn't help but burst out laughing.
How many Explosive Tag did they use? If Kakuzu knew that all his wealth after his death was used by Konan to purchase 600 billion Explosive Tag to fight Obito, would he be so angry that he would be resurrected?
The chain reaction of explosions from the Explosive Tag unleashed a devastating storm, plunging several people into a desperate panic. They scattered in all directions in a frenzy, finding no safe haven amidst the relentless power of the explosions.
The leader was filled with regret. Today, not only would they fail to complete their mission, but they might not even be able to save their lives.
After the series of explosions, the woods were in ruins; those people were either dead or wounded and had lost their ability to fight.
After the explosion stopped and the dust settled, the monk silently withdrew his defensive Ninjutsu.
Koki looked towards the center. The three people's clothes were torn to shreds, and they were covered in blood. Most shockingly, a large crater had been blasted into the ground beneath them.
"Uchiha Kōki!" The leading ninja glared at him, his voice filled with anger. "Aren't you afraid...?"
He hadn't finished speaking.
Without hesitation, Koki pulled out another handful of Explosive Tag and threw them over!
Kakuzu felt another pang of pain in his heart, "Boss!"
Do you really own a mine?!
After everything had settled, Koki slowly spoke, "Clean everything up completely, and don't let anyone notice anything amiss."
"Yes, sir." Kakuzu replied listlessly. For some reason, the sight of those Explosive Tag made him feel uneasy.
After a moment's hesitation, the monk finally couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked softly, "Won't killing these ninjas cause future trouble?"
At this moment, Konoha is caught in a pincer attack. If any further changes occur, he worries that Konoha's situation will become increasingly precarious.
"What are you talking about? Who did you kill? Is someone coming?" Koki looked at him, confused. "We should set off now and try to reach the Land of Rain as soon as possible!"
"..." The monk nodded knowingly. Human nature is truly treacherous. He had learned another trick today!
He handled the corpses with practiced ease, and upon returning, Kakuzu instinctively remarked, "The Land of Rain?"
Just a few days ago, he received a bounty on the black market for assassinating an official of the Land of Rain.
"Yes, the Land of Rain, is there a problem?"
"No!" Kakuzu shook his head. What problem could there be? Who would dare to seek revenge? He'd kill one if one came, and two if two came!
"Then let's go." Koki looked at the sky, closed his eyes slightly, and the black hair falling across his forehead obscured the emotions in his eyes.
To understand why he went to the Land of Rain, we need to go back two weeks...
Just as Koki had predicted, his vision did not linger in the darkness for long. Only two days later, the world that had been shrouded in shadow was once again bathed in light, and the joy of those around him was palpable.
The familiar and warm caress of the sunlight once again bathed Koki's face, but this brief peace was merely a moment of calm before a great storm.
The peaceful days did not arrive as he had hoped; the horn of the Third Shinobi World War had already sounded!
It took Koki some time to finally figure out the cause and effect of these events.
It turns out that after Granny Chiyo went to Amegakure, Sunagakure inexplicably pinned the blame for the disappearance of the Third Kazekage on Konoha. Their attitude was so firm that they insisted on Konoha giving an explanation, or they would not hesitate to start a war.
Faced with the Sunagakure's unwarranted accusations, Konoha's Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, also displayed a firm and unyielding stance, bluntly stating. "If you're out of your mind, go see a doctor. Don't try to argue with me."
As a result, the conflict between Konoha and Sunagakure escalated suddenly, with both sides confronting each other and the atmosphere becoming tense.
Originally, this was just a minor dispute between the two villages, not yet involving the Shinobi World War. Although the two sides were on the verge of war, they still maintained a delicate restraint.
However, the two spectators from the north— the Third Raikage A and the Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki —adopted a wait-and-see attitude towards this conflict.
Witnessing the conflict between Konoha and Sunagakure, instead of seeking reconciliation, they relished it. The two hit it off immediately, believing the time was ripe and the opportunity should not be missed.
In their eyes, this was both an excellent opportunity to weaken Konoha's power and a chance to reshuffle the power structure of the Shinobi World, so they decided to take action without hesitation.
They discussed among themselves and decided to send envoys to Konoha to investigate Konoha weaknesses so that they could deliver a fatal blow at a crucial moment.
Unfortunately, their wishful thinking came too soon. Koki and the others accurately spotted the ninjas lurking in the shadows and, relying on their exceptional abilities and perfect teamwork, resolved these lurking crises one by one.
The Kumogakure Village even lost one of its most precious Jinchūriki!
As news of Yugito Konoha spread, it was like igniting the fuse of war. Kumogakure found a legitimate reason to declare war and resolutely challenged Konoha, thus beginning the Third Shinobi World War.
Konoha was immediately plunged into an unprecedented crisis, facing a pincer attack from two other villages, which was undoubtedly an extremely severe test for its survival.
The Kumogakure dispatched the renowned A–B Combo, whose unparalleled prestige and power were aimed directly at Konoha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware of the seriousness of this threat and had no choice but to order Minato Namikaze's squad to meet it. Minato led his men, shouldering the mission of protecting Konoha, and resolutely embarked on their journey.
Meanwhile, Kirigakure also coveted the spoils of this conflict, and Ao led a team of elite ninjas, charging towards Konoha with overwhelming momentum.
At this time, most of the village's ninjas were already fighting on the front lines of the battlefield. Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly dispatched the new generation of ninjas, including Kakashi, Obito, and Shisui, to meet them in battle.
Iwagakure also joined the battle, sending ninjas such as Tōshirō to attack Konoha. This infuriated Hiruzen Sarutobi, as this matter had nothing to do with Ōnoki from the village, yet he insisted on interfering.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in the Hokage's office, his brow furrowed, considering whether to recall Jiraiya and Tsunade, who were currently fighting against Sunagakure.
Just when the situation was becoming increasingly precarious, Kakashi, Obito, and Shisui returned victorious, having repelled the Kirigakure ninjas. They quickly made their way back to Konoha.