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Chapter 137: Akatsuki's Danzo? Departure (Please Subscribe)

Hyuga Makoto's mind was a bit blank right now.

He completely failed to understand how his Main Quest got such a thing.

And when he carefully reviewed the 【Main Quest Progress】, he seemed to understand it again.

【Main Quest: Become the World's condensation nucleus (20%)】

【You showcased your strength, making the Family realize that "If Heaven did not produce Hyuga Makoto, the Hyuga Clan would be in an eternal dark night"】

【You showcased your strength in front of Konoha's group of Jonin, not only because of your Shinkūgeki, but also because of your Flying Thunder God】

【This reminded them of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, back then, and since you are Jiraiya's Disciple, this sparked endless imaginations among them】

【You have already gained considerable prestige among Konoha's Jonin group. Even though you are not yet familiar with them, you have already been included in their considerations】

【Even though you still need time to settle and more allies, you still have time】

"So it has already reached 20%."

Hyuga Makoto nodded gently, and just for a moment, he felt a bit emotional.

In such a large Konoha, this quest only appeared when it reached 20%, which could only mean his path was indeed quite far off.

But regardless, his direction of advancement in Konoha was not wrong!

Furthermore, his choice had nothing worth hesitating over.

"What, someone else is the only sun in my heart? That's totally turning things upside down, right?"

If he was going to be anything, he would only be the sun to others!

"As for that new Side Quest, isn't it somewhat bizarre?"

Hyuga Makoto rubbed his chin, his gaze immediately drawn to his side quest.

He was very clear that Danzo went to the Land of Rain...

There was a high probability he was going to become a pair of tragic mandarin ducks with Hanzou, and then reminisce about the past!

But here in the Land of Rice Fields, it seemed the Akatsuki Organization would also take action?

"Then how can the Akatsuki Organization both cause Danzo to die and focus our attention on the Land of Rice Fields?"

Hyuga Makoto rubbed his brow. If he remembered correctly, there seemed to be Orochimaru's Otogakure in the Land of Rice Fields.

And based on the matter of Obito controlling the Hidden Mist, this made Hyuga Makoto think of a possibility.

"Could it be that they plan to control Danzo and then take the opportunity to divert attention?"

Although it sounded a bit outrageous, it didn't seem like something those crafty villains of the Akatsuki Organization couldn't do.

It's just that all of this was his guess, and speaking it out wouldn't yield any substantive evidence, especially since the Third Hokage and Danzo had a huge bond...

"We'll take it one step at a time. Anyway, this matter in the Land of Rice Fields won't be easy."

Hyuga Makoto made up his mind, even though his Bloodline and Tenseigan development level were not yet very high.

But even without borrowing the power of the Tenseigan, his strength was still super strong!

If he were to really borrow it, he had the confidence to walk sideways horizontally across the current version of the Ninja World.

Provided that those lunatics on the moon didn't pull any weird tricks on him...

"Lord Makoto."

Just as he was pondering, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Lady Tsunade is visiting, she wants to see you."

"Oh? She's here?"

Hearing this, Hyuga Makoto immediately gathered his thoughts.

"Where is she now?"

"At the Clan Chief's residence, they are waiting for you, My Lord."

"Is that so? I understand. Thank you for your hard work."

"This is what I should do."

The figure outside the door never came in, but even through the door, Hyuga Makoto could feel the other person's fanaticism.

He found this somewhat amusing, and he was also seriously pondering the future direction of development within the Hyuga Clan.

Previously, he didn't think much about it at all because there was no need to—after all, Hyuga Hiashi was leading them well.

But now it was different. What if he came up and lost to the Ino–Shika–Chō, and after the Ino–Shika–Chō lost, they lost to the Inuzuka, and then lost to the Uchiha? There wouldn't be any other Family left to lose to!

That would truly mean losing all face.

Buzz. Amidst his contemplation, his Chakra moved slightly, and in an instant, he had arrived at Hyuga Hiashi's residence.

"Brother Makoto, you're here..."

As soon as Hyuga Makoto appeared, he immediately heard Hinata's shy voice.

"Father and Lady Tsunade are both waiting for you."

"Thank you for your hard work."

Hyuga Makoto stretched out his hand and smiled as he rubbed little Hinata's head.

Although the little girl kept growing up, the feeling of rubbing her head was getting better and better!

Especially that shy look where she didn't dare to dodge, quite resembling a cat he used to raise.

This was unlike those two brats Neji and Naruto, who either dodged with an unhappy face or had heads like hedgehogs.

"You're still the most comforting."

Hyuga Makoto sighed sincerely, which made Hinata lower her head more and more, her face blushing increasingly red.

Yet, hesitating slightly, Hinata still spoke softly.

"Brother Makoto, Father wants to consult your opinion on a matter..."

"Ah?"

Hyuga Makoto was slightly stunned. He moved his hand away from Hinata's head and rested it on his shoulder, asking somewhat strangely.

"What matter? He's the Clan Chief, can't he just make the decision?"

"It's about Lady Tsunade..."

Hinata pursed her lips, looking somewhat reluctant.

"Father wants me to learn from Brother Makoto, like Jiraiya's Disciple, and become..."

"This?"

Hyuga Makoto found it somewhat funny in his heart. How could he not guess what Hyuga Hiashi was thinking?

This old fellow wanted to climb up by hitching a ride!

Furthermore, this matter was a good thing for the entire Hyuga.

Not to mention that it could deepen the impression of being the "Hokage's direct lineage", to some extent it was also helping Hyuga Makoto "grow bigger".

Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu alone was extremely terrifying, and Hyuga Makoto deeply experienced just how strong the Byakugan combined with Medical Ninjutsu could be.

"However, getting Tsunade to agree is not a simple matter..."

Hyuga Makoto tilted his head, pondering secretly in his heart.

In his memory, Tsunade hadn't taken a bunch of Disciples like Jiraiya; she seemed to only have Shizune and Sakura these two people.

However, wanting to handle her wasn't actually as difficult as imagined...

"Then do you want to or not?"

Hyuga Makoto lowered his head and looked curiously at Hinata, who hesitated for a moment before saying seriously.

"I listen to Brother Makoto..."

"Hey, this is asking for your opinion, why are you listening to me?"

"I trust Brother Makoto, I listen to Brother Makoto."

"Aren't you afraid I'll sell you off?"

"I believe Brother Makoto wouldn't do that."

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Hyuga Makoto found that talking about these things with Hinata was truly a bit tiring.

Moreover, by this time they had also walked to the reception room, and he couldn't be bothered to continue asking.

"Makoto, you're here."

Watching Hyuga Makoto come over, Hyuga Hiashi nodded with a solemn expression, but before he could speak, Hyuga Makoto smiled.

"Lady Tsunade, I thought you would wait a few days before coming."

Such a casual appearance left Hyuga Hiashi somewhat dazed, but Tsunade shrugged completely indifferently.

"If I didn't come anymore, I'm afraid you brat would be heading out. And why did you come so slowly? I was bored to death."

Hyuga Hiashi fell silent for a moment. Was he really that boring when entertaining guests?

"I came over as soon as I got the news. It's not slow, right?"

Hyuga Makoto smiled. Only after sitting down did he speak.

"To be honest, the last time I said I would visit you, I planned to invite Lady Tsunade to an izakaya for a discussion, but..."

"Then why didn't you say so earlier?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, and then became somewhat displeased.

"Really, it was that idiot Jiraiya who told you, right?"

Did he even need to say it? Didn't he know what kind of person she was?

Hyuga Makoto blinked and didn't speak, but his expression in Tsunade's eyes was equivalent to tacitly admitting the matter.

"This bastard..."

Tsunade let out a light hum, fortunately Hyuga Makoto stood up for his teacher in time.

"Lady Tsunade, let's talk about serious business. After all, the Yin Seal is extremely important to both you and me."

"Mhm, indeed..."

Tsunade nodded, pondering for a moment before speaking seriously.

"I only want to understand your design mindset and do not wish to covet your secrets, please rest assured."

"I understand. This is just a simple exchange and discussion between each other."

Hyuga Makoto nodded gently, and then smiled meaningfully.

"However, there are some things I still hope to have a deep discussion about with Lady Tsunade."

"Hm?"

Tsunade tilted her head, asking with some confusion.

"What things? Is there still something you want to understand in detail?"

"Naturally, because I felt, and even saw, something different on you."

Hyuga Makoto's expression turned somewhat serious, and only then did he bring up a topic that left even Tsunade stunned.

"That is, the power of Yang Release..."

"That fellow Danzo actually wrote me a letter?"

Inside the Akatsuki Organization base, a group of people had gathered together.

White Zetsu was constantly and quietly transferring the equipment Orochimaru left in the Land of Rice Fields, and they were also carrying out final discussions and deployments.

For instance, how to effectively replace Danzo after his death without being discovered.

How to use this bastard to get intelligence from Konoha, and how to make good money.

And how this money should be distributed...

Of course, more importantly, how to strike and replace Danzo this time, and exactly who would go deal with Jiraiya and the others.

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But none of them expected that Danzo would actually take the initiative to contact Orochimaru at this time!

"What did that guy say?"

Pain's gaze was somewhat cold, his glaring murderous intent completely impossible to hide.

Uchiha Itachi also looked up slightly, his eyes filled with complexity.

The others also looked slightly puzzled, while only Orochimaru had a leisurely expression on his face.

"That guy wants to meet with me in the Land of Rain. After all, he and I have always been in contact."

"Isn't he supposed to meet Hanzou? Why is he still thinking of meeting you?"

Kakuzu raised an eyebrow, while Sasori spoke up with ill intent.

"With so many of our operations being leaked, it couldn't have been your doing, could it?"

"If I really did that, none of you would be alive right now."

Orochimaru licked his lips disdainfully, chuckling in a hoarse voice.

"He has always wanted me to help him improve his technology, but I just didn't pay much attention to him. I didn't expect him to become so impatient."

"This isn't a bad thing. This will allow us to act with more ease."

Black Zetsu's eyes gleamed slightly upon hearing this.

"Killing him ahead of schedule will not only give us some leeway when we appear in the Land of Rice Fields, but it will also allow me and White Zetsu to familiarize ourselves with his memories!"

"Do you still plan to go to Konoha yourself?"

Obito frowned. He had already grown accustomed to Black Zetsu being by his side to advise him.

For this guy to suddenly run off to Konoha made him feel rather unaccustomed.

"Only if I go will we not be easily exposed!"

But Black Zetsu had already made up his mind. He was truly going to "take his talents to Konoha"...

Of course, the Akatsuki Organization was still the key.

The resurrection of the Ten-Tails ultimately depended on the Akatsuki Organization; he wouldn't make a mistake about that.

"However, that side will ultimately serve us. My Clones can keep track of the situation at any time, and I can also stay informed at any moment. You guys can also head over there; this is good for all of us!"

"Tch...

"

Obito curled his lip, but fortunately, he understood. In any case, it was easy for him to find Black Zetsu.

"Do as you wish, just don't expose yourself."

"I will help you extract his memories. You should digest them well over these next few days."

Pain made the final decision directly, the murderous intent in his eyes already virtually tangible!

He would never forget what those two bastards, Danzo and Hanzou, had done back then.

Now that this guy dared to run to the Land of Rain, he would not let him off under any circumstances!

"Leave his corpse to me. Although it's somewhat average, it can still serve to replenish my Puppets."

Sasori also spoke up at this moment, and Kakuzu sneered.

"Then, leave his heart to me. Hyuga Makoto destroyed three of my hearts; I have to replenish them somehow!"

"Remember your promise. Hand over his data, funds, and even his channels for purchasing equipment to me."

A smile appeared on Orochimaru's face at this moment as he spoke faintly.

"If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me. I still know Konoha very well."

"Don't worry, from now on, we are Danzo!"

Black Zetsu nodded. With such a group of people helping, he believed there wouldn't be any major issues with this plan!

"As long as we aren't scanned by Hyuga Makoto's Byakugan..."

"However, before that, I still need to remind everyone of a few things."

But he quickly calmed down. To avoid any accidents, he was truly worrying himself to death over the Akatsuki Organization!

"As far as I know, he is highly suspicious, so when agreeing to meet, make sure to give him extremely harsh conditions in the end."

"Heh, you indeed know him well."

Orochimaru laughed hoarsely. Danzo was indeed extremely paranoid.

"I know what to do. I don't need you to remind me."

"That's good. Also, this time in the Land of Grass, you must handle things with proper discretion. It would be best to be encountered 'by accident'."

Black Zetsu didn't care about Orochimaru's attitude, and continued to speak in a low voice.

"And it's also best to display a certain level of strength, otherwise I worry they won't focus their attention so intensely over there."

"You don't need to worry about that."

Pain snorted softly, his Rinnegan flickering slightly.

"Jiraiya's personality of not stopping until he achieves his goal can be exploited. As long as we meet him once, I think he will focus his gaze there.

Besides, I am also quite curious about that Hyuga Makoto...

"

He already knew that Hyuga Makoto was Jiraiya's newly recruited Disciple.

And this Hyuga Makoto had brought a mountain of trouble to their Akatsuki Organization!

No matter which angle he looked at it from, after getting rid of Danzo, he wanted to have a good clash with his Junior Brother...

"That fellow Orochimaru has finally replied...

"

Inside the Root base in Konoha.

Danzo looked at Orochimaru's reply with some pleasant surprise, but alongside the surprise, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"Could there be some sort of issue with this? And also...

Orochimaru is a member of the Akatsuki Organization, and I need to investigate the Akatsuki. Could they really be in the Land of Rain?

This conjecture made Danzo somewhat wary.

But...

"Hmph, funds again, equipment again, and even a bunch of materials. That bastard!"

Danzo looked at Orochimaru's dazzling array of conditions and his usual attitude, which made his eyes flicker slightly.

Although he hated the Akatsuki Organization and they probably wouldn't let him off easily either.

But his relationship with Orochimaru wasn't that bad. After all, Orochimaru needed him!

"And if someone like me meets with an accident in the Land of Rain, the Akatsuki Organization will expose themselves. Even if they want to control me like they controlled the Mizukage..."

Danzo touched his arm, which still had several Sharingan he cherished.

These eyes were his last stock, and also his final guarantee!

Even in the worst-case scenario where he was controlled, as long as he returned to Konoha, people like Hyuga Makoto would definitely notice something.

Thinking of this, Danzo ultimately clenched his fist.

"Although the risk is a bit high, Orochimaru should understand the trade-offs. Besides, this is also my opportunity...

"

This time, he decided not to hesitate for even another second!

"Notify the squad, we are preparing to set out."

Turning around, Danzo shouted loudly to the Root Ninja behind him.

"Target, the Land of Rain!"

"Yes, Lord Danzo.

"

"Your understanding and application of the Yin Seal truly far exceed my imagination."

In the residence of the Hyuga Clan Chief, Tsunade was looking at Hyuga Makoto with a dumbfounded expression.

Then, she couldn't help but turn to glance at the dazed Hyuga Hiashi, before speaking in a low voice.

"Also, no wonder I heard that the Hyuga Clan was 'wasting talent' as soon as I returned. Now, I truly believe it...

"

"It's all just wild rumors from others. You praise me too much."

Hyuga Makoto smiled politely. The things he had chatted about with Tsunade weren't actually that profound.

Aside from his understanding of the Yin Seal and some modifications he made to it, they mostly chatted about Yang Release.

This was something he was naturally good at, after all, he was an old "yin-yang person".

Moreover, he was still eyeing Tsunade's necklace, wondering if he could take it to study.

However, he still managed to startle both Tsunade and Hyuga Hiashi.

"Your Byakugan can actually see Yang Release. This kind of thing is truly unbelievable."

Tsunade shook her head and sighed softly, while Hyuga Hiashi was filled with emotion.

"Indeed, my Byakugan completely pales in comparison to yours."

"Maybe it's because I've experimented with it a lot more...

Hyuga Makoto scratched his head, then looked at Tsunade curiously and said:

"Lady Tsunade, the Yang Release in your body is very dense. I think we can try to do some development on it, however..."

"Oh?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow. Developing her own Yang Release?

She was naturally interested in such a thing. After all, her second grand-uncle had said that her first grand-uncle was likely so powerful because of Yang Release—but Hyuga Makoto's "however" made her hesitate slightly...

"What are your thoughts?"

"Lady Tsunade, developing Yang Release requires a lot of money."

However, Hyuga Makoto gave an answer that made Tsunade's eyes widen.

Hyuga Hiashi had originally thought Hyuga Makoto was going to help find a teacher for Hinata, but it turned out to be this?

"Money?"

"Of course. Equipment, medicine, as well as the venue and various examinations, don't they all require money?"

Hyuga Makoto nodded as if it were only natural, then sighed faintly.

"Moreover, we also need some manpower, which also requires money...

"

"

Tsunade fell into a strange silence. She had thought it would be some kind of condition, but it turned out to be this?

And yet, this happened to be her biggest headache!

After all, she was still buried in a mountain of debt...

But developing Yang Release was highly attractive to her, forcing her to rub her temples and think about how to go about it.

"Oh, you're all here?"

But just as she was having a headache, Jiraiya's voice suddenly came from outside.

"Makoto, get ready to set off. That old boy Danzo has already made his move...

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Chapter 138: The Death of Danzo, The Whereabouts of Kimimaro

"Hey, Pervy Sage..."

On the streets of Konoha, Hyuga Makoto followed Jiraiya and Tsunade as they left the Hyuga Clan.

It was just that he was somewhat displeased, as he had just prepared to discuss a big business deal with Tsunade.

As a result, just as he started his sentence, he was interrupted by Jiraiya!

"Danzo is setting out if he wants to, why do we have to follow his actions?"

"There's no other way, who made him an Elder?"

Jiraiya was also somewhat annoyed by Danzo's sudden movement; he could only sigh and offer an explanation.

"Moreover, Uchiha Obito's space ability has strong transfer capabilities, so we also need to guard against them plotting any tricks."

Even knowing it's a trick, you're still going to step right into it.

"Alright, I get it. Honestly, making things so rushed."

Hyuga Makoto almost rolled his eyes; he nodded helplessly and asked.

"By the way, how many people are in this operation? Did you tell that guy Kisame?"

"We haven't contacted Hidden Mist over there for now; after all, it's just reconnaissance."

Jiraiya shrugged indifferently, then smiled and said.

"It's still our previous configuration, except with the addition of Yamato and you, Tsunade."

"Me?"

Tsunade wore a baffled look; she saw that Hyuga Makoto was leaving, so she simply tagged along and left with him.

Heaven knows she would turn around and hear such news.

"I just came back, why should I execute this kind of mission?"

"It's the Old Man's meaning; he's probably worried about really encountering something."

Jiraiya calmly glanced at Hyuga Makoto out of the corner of his eye, then shrugged with a grin.

"But don't worry, this mission might not turn out bad. After all, the Land of Rice Fields is also a good place."

"A good place?"

Hyuga Makoto and Tsunade were both stunned upon hearing this, but then both of them reacted.

Hyuga Makoto had been to the Land of Rice Fields before, so he naturally knew what its signature industries were really like.

Good grief, was this bastard Jiraiya planning to go on a publicly-funded trip?

"Don't make expressions like that. Aren't you planning to go out and relax your minds?"

Seeing the expressions of the two, Jiraiya couldn't help but continue smiling and saying.

"Investigating while resting, and collecting funds at the same time—such good things don't come often..."

"Indeed."

Tsunade nodded gently; she felt her hands getting a bit itchy.

"Seems so too."

Hyuga Makoto also blinked; he felt that he could perhaps bet against Tsunade!

"And we can investigate more carefully; who knows, we might even get information on the Fourth Raikage's remains."

Seeing that the two were tempted, Jiraiya immediately intensified his offensive.

"You wouldn't want to miss such an opportunity to let Danzo thoroughly soak in the rain while we get to relax properly, right?"

Rumble. In the Land of Rain, heavy rain continued to fall.

Accompanied by silver arcs flashing across the sky, thunder exploded in Danzo's ears!

"This damned place is still the same as before..."

Looking at the surrounding environment, Danzo couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

To be honest, he loathed this place from the bottom of his heart.

During the Second Ninja World War, the Land of Rain had caused massive trouble for Konoha!

In order to break through the development Bottleneck of a small country, that fellow Hanzou chose a huge adventure.

In fact, standing from Hanzou's perspective, his choice was faultless; even Danzo held considerable admiration for this fellow.

Otherwise, Danzo could not have subsequently carried out some cooperation with him, hoping to gain his support to facilitate his own contention for the Hokage.

"But during the Second Ninja World War, the harm you caused to Konoha cannot be ignored, and even that cooperation—"

At the mere thought of that cooperation, Danzo felt his fists harden!

The Root being completely wiped out was something he could never forget; even now, he hated it to the point of itching teeth.

"However, you also seem to have fallen into despair, lacking your former boldness..."

Towards the current Hanzou, Danzo felt quite disdainful in his heart, along with a hint of regret.

This Old Man locked himself within Amegakure, continuously developing that lousy Village, and never even stepped a foot outside the Village again.

Clearly, he seemed to have accepted his fate and become cowardly; he was no longer the demigod of the past!

As for himself, even though he was nearing seventy, he still firmly believed he could become the Hokage!

"Hmph, compared to the Old Man, you are simply not worth mentioning."

Danzo stood in the rain, shaking his head with somewhat complicated feelings in his heart.

"If it weren't necessary, you wouldn't even be worthy of meeting the Old Man..."

Rumble. Lightning and thunder continued to flash across the sky. Danzo raised his head slightly to glance at the gloomy sky, muttering inwardly.

"That fellow Orochimaru, why hasn't he come yet?"

He and Orochimaru had already agreed on the meeting time; normally, Orochimaru should have arrived by now.

But now, the surroundings remained dead silent, which made him somewhat annoyed in his heart.

And what made him even more uncomfortable was that he always felt he had been to this place before?

"Lord Danzo, at the six o'clock direction, someone is coming."

But at this moment, a Root Ninja beside him spoke in a low voice.

He paused slightly before turning to look; he saw a figure slowly walking towards him through the misty rain.

Danzo slightly furrowed his brows, unable to see clearly who this person was, yet inexplicably feeling that something was amiss.

Yet vaguely, he seemed to be able to see a black-red cloud robe!

"Orochimaru, or..."

Danzo's brows furrowed tighter and tighter, but right at this moment, Orochimaru's hoarse voice rang out behind him!

"Long time no see, Lord Danzo."

"Orochimaru?"

This suddenly ringing voice shook Danzo's heart.

He abruptly turned his head to look, only to see that Orochimaru, Uchiha Obito, and Uchiha Itachi had already appeared behind him, while his subordinates had fallen to the ground one by one.

Their bodies were somewhat twisted, as if they had experienced immense Pain, and they had died without even letting out a scream!

"Just snake poison. Although a bit painful, it's very effective."

Orochimaru licked his lips, his voice so hoarse.

"Rest assured, I didn't use it on Lord Danzo."

"You..."

Danzo realized the gravity of the situation and immediately looked left and right, seemingly wanting to find an opportunity to break through.

But at this moment, his complexion turned even paler.

Layers of Puppets had already appeared on his left side, and a red-haired youth was looking at him expressionlessly.

"You are Shimura Danzo? It is said that you are even more formidable than Ebizo, but now it seems you are nothing much after all."

"Sasori..."

Danzo naturally knew who this person was—this was the person who had truly killed the Third Kazekage!

It was just that this matter had not been publicized, and those poor fellows in Hidden Sand Village had no way to investigate further even after getting the news.

"You are Shimura Danzo?"

And on his right, a deep voice rang out.

"Your bounty on the black market is really quite a lot. I wonder if after taking your heart, we can also use your head?"

"Kakuzu, that legendary bounty Ninja?"

Danzo's heart was beating faster as he suddenly turned his head to look at the figure walking toward him.

He had to calm down; at least he needed to get some information!

"That is..."

However, slowly, when he saw the orange hair appear, a daze swept through his mind.

Especially when he saw another figure flying down from the sky, those blue hairs made his complexion turn completely iron-blue!

"You are the people Yagura Karatachi mentioned who attacked him together with Uchiha Obito?"

"It's us, but it seems you still haven't recognized us."

The orange-haired man spoke indifferently, continuously walking amidst the torrential rain, every step seemingly carrying a tangible killing intent!

"The matter of you and Hanzou joining forces back then, we haven't forgotten to this day."

"Hanzou..."

Danzo was stunned; those painful memories attacked his brain once again.

And at this very instant, his eyes involuntarily widened!

"You are..."

"Don't make such a surprised expression. Let me give you another hint: don't you find this place familiar?"

The orange-haired man had already walked up to Danzo at this moment, and the blue-haired woman in the sky also descended.

They gazed at Danzo expressionlessly, and Danzo also saw their faces clearly!

"How is it possible, how can it be you?!"

At this moment, Danzo's past memories became even clearer.

His complexion turned incomparably terrified; clearly, he had already recognized who these two people were!

But his mind was buzzing; those eyes resembling concentric ripples, he would not forget them.

And at this moment, he also truly seemed to remember where this place was!

"That's right, it's us."

Pain nodded indifferently, his gaze looking toward the surroundings.

"And here is the place where you and Hanzou ambushed us back then."

"You... aren't you already dead?"

Danzo's face was full of astonishment; trying to maintain his composure seemed somewhat difficult for him to achieve.

"Where is Hanzou? That fellow Hanzou, he..."

"He has been waiting for you down below for a few years."

Pain's tone was extremely flat, as if recounting something trivial, and Danzo also figured it out.

"No wonder he always hid in the Hidden Rain Village and wouldn't come out, no wonder there was never any news of him, it turns out he was already dead...

"

"Therefore, I don't want to disappoint him."

Pain's killing intent had already taken tangible form, and even the falling speed of the surrounding rain seemed to begin slowing down.

"You shouldn't keep him waiting much longer either...

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

Before Pain could finish speaking, Danzo suddenly exploded into action.

The hand hidden beneath his sleeve had already prepared hand seals, and what he was waiting for was precisely this moment!

A sharp aura resembling a Kamaitachi spewed from his mouth, and his entire body instantly surged toward Nagato.

If he wanted to leave safely, he had to capture the ringleader first!

"Boring approach...

"

However, to Danzo's disbelief, the man looked at his actions indifferently and then slowly raised his hand.

"Just by you, you also want to challenge a god?"

Hum! In an instant, a massive repulsive force surged frantically toward Danzo's face!

This repulsive force instantly blew away Danzo's Wind Release, and furthermore slammed Danzo's body heavily into a mud pit.

Mud covered Danzo's entire body, but he didn't dare hesitate in the slightest and immediately climbed back up.

"If you kill me, Konoha will know you are here!"

Looking at Pain walking toward him, he immediately shouted loudly, while once again completing hand seals.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!"

"So what?"

Yet what drove him to despair was that Pain merely waved a single hand in the face of his wind sphere.

In a split second, a huge rock seemed to be pulled by something, bursting out of the ground and directly blocking in front of the wind sphere.

Boom! His wind sphere possessed immense power, instantly blasting the rock to smithereens, yet the person behind the rock remained completely safe and sound!

And right at that moment, a black rod suddenly shot over, directly piercing through his arm.

"You...

"

Danzo's expression was somewhat distorted from the excruciating Pain, but this kind of Pain wasn't enough to make him scream out.

However, this black rod carried a bizarre power, severely affecting his Chakra circulation!

This kind of turn of events was what terrified him the most; he completely failed to understand what on earth was going on.

"You know what you want to say, which is nothing more than the fact that your death will let Konoha pinpoint our location."

Pain's voice remained indifferent, as if he didn't care at all.

"I must admit, I don't wish for such a thing to happen. After all, I don't want the Hidden Rain Village or the Land of Rain to suffer any disaster, but...

"

Pain walked up to Danzo, looked down at him from above, and sneered.

"What if you didn't 'die'?"

"Not dead...

"

Danzo was somewhat dazed, but Pain spoke in a cold voice.

"If you are still alive, not only will you not expose us, but you can also help us guide Konoha to another place."

"Not only that, you can also provide us with all the resources we need."

Orochimaru licked his tongue, and Sasori also spoke indifferently.

"Even your corpse, as well as the remains of some powerful guys from Konoha, will be just right for me to make into a Puppet."

"Your heart can do me a huge favor, and at the same time provide a large amount of money, along with those hard-to-find bounty targets."

Kakuzu sneered, and Uchiha Obito also spoke calmly.

"As well as various intelligence, belonging to Konoha's intelligence network."

"Therefore, you are more valuable than you imagine."

Konan, who had not spoken until now, also chimed in. She, like Pain, was full of killing intent!

"Come out, it's time to let Danzo witness it."

"Ah well, although you look rather ugly, but...

"

As soon as Konan's voice fell, a figure quietly burst out from the ground!

Danzo looked at this figure in disbelief, his gaze somewhat scattered.

Because this guy looked identical to him, completely indistinguishable!

And this guy looked at himself lying on the ground, even smiling and greeting him.

"Hello there, from now on, I am Danzo Shimura!"

"You... you guys...

"

Danzo's whole body was growing cold; he was truly in despair now.

He truly had never imagined that things would develop into this state!

These guys actually planned to replace him and infiltrate Konoha?!

What kind of demons were these to conceive such a terrifying plan?!

Rumble! Thunder still echoed in the sky, and this dazzling lightning gave the dim sky a touch of color.

Right amidst this thunder, Pain's icy voice rang out once again.

"Alright, I have already shown mercy by letting you know what your fate will be, so...

"

"You should also go meet Hanzou, don't keep him waiting any longer!"

"Damn it, I feel like I've been conned by the Pervy Sage!"

Inside a small town in the Land of Rice Fields, Hyuga Makoto and Uchiha Izumi strolled side by side.

Only looking at the bustling izakayas, all kinds of casinos, and bathhouses and brothels with people coming and going around them.

Hyuga Makoto wore a long face; Tsunade and Jiraiya were truly on a government-funded trip, and the two of them combined could be considered to have indulged in wild carousing and gambling.

Kakashi and Tenzou were still quite dutiful, saying they were going to check out the black market, but ghost knows what was actually going on.

Leaving only him and Uchiha Izumi to wander around blindly, which made Hyuga Makoto forced to speak with a bitter expression.

"I should have investigated clearly when I came last time, how could a lousy place like this not let me in?!"

"Makoto Senior...

"

Uchiha Izumi's expression was somewhat awkward as she looked at Hyuga Makoto with complex feelings.

"Those places are none of them good places, the Three Prohibitions of Shinobi state...

"

"The Three Prohibitions of Shinobi?"

Hyuga Makoto raised an eyebrow and retorted dismissively.

"Look at Jiraiya and Tsunade, they are both among the Sannin of Konoha, which of them has ever abided by it?"

"This...

"

Plus Orochimaru, the three of them are basically debauchery, gambling, and vice!

"Uh...

"

"Besides, I never even thought about going to the bathhouse or brothel, I just wanted to go inside the casino to take a look!"

"But...

"

"You haven't been in the Anbu for long, so naturally you don't know that Tsunade is the Ninja World's ultimate fat sheep; bet against her, and a seaside villa is yours!"

Uchiha Izumi smiled awkwardly, feeling somewhat exhausted herself.

Hyuga Makoto was clearly so powerful, yet always so greedy for money, leaving her truly speechless.

"Eh?"

But suddenly, she realized something again.

It seemed that these powerful Ninjas each had some flaws of their own?

Jiraiya was perverted, Tsunade was a gambler, Kakashi read adult novels all day long, and Tenzou Senior seemed to like teasing people...

"Could this be the standard configuration of a powerful Ninja?"

Uchiha Izumi fell silent, her gaze unable to help turning toward Hyuga Makoto, and after hesitating for a moment, she couldn't help asking.

"Senior, what personality traits or flaws do you think powerful Uchiha Ninjas have?"

"Huh?"

Hyuga Makoto was somewhat baffled; he looked at Uchiha Izumi, hesitating to speak.

"Why ask about this?"

"Senior, I just want to understand a bit."

"Don't call me Senior, just call me Makoto. As for you Uchihas, do you really want to hear it?"

"Mn!"

"Well, you powerful Uchiha fellows without exception love to laugh wildly."

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"Aside from that, you're all more or less crazy, just like Uchiha Obito and Uchiha Itachi...

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"Probably, that's about it."

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Hearing this explanation, Uchiha Izumi felt somewhat speechless for a moment.

Laughing wildly, isn't that a specialty of you Hyugas?

Months ago, didn't that earth-shattering wild laughter come from your Hyuga Clan? How did it become us Uchihas in your mouth?

However, regarding the crazy part, she felt she really had a hard time refuting it.

After all, both Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito were the shame of their clan, true lunatics in every sense of the word!

"Oh no, Makoto Senior said I might awaken my eyes, so will I...

"

Suddenly, Uchiha Izumi panicked a bit; she was genuinely a little afraid of this.

She looked up hesitantly at Hyuga Makoto, as if wanting to ask something.

"Eh?"

However, before she could speak, Hyuga Makoto suddenly grabbed her hand and walked toward an alley.

"Makoto... Senior, what are you...

"

"Shh, there's a situation."

Hyuga Makoto shook his head and said softly, which instantly caused Uchiha Izumi's expression to tighten.

"What did you discover?"

"Mn, except that...

"

Hyuga Makoto nodded, but his expression was also somewhat peculiar.

Because what he discovered was one of Orochimaru's die-hard white-haired followers!

"Kimimaro...