Chapter 80 - Three-Tails Isobu
For Sarutobi Hiruzen, what Konoha needed now was stability, not unstable factors. Unfortunately, the existence of Root was necessary, and Sarutobi Hiruzen did not have the resolve to completely erase it.
Soon, facing Kiri's questioning, Konoha Village retaliated. Not only did they not admit that Kinoshita Jiro was killed by them, but they also questioned why Kiri ninjas attacked Konoha ninjas.
It had to be said that Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were completely familiar with handling such matters. In an instant, they reversed the factors unfavorable to themselves. However, for some unknown reason, Kiri showed a rather tough attitude this time. For a while, the two major ninja villages actually engaged in a war of words.
Any movement by the five major ninja villages would attract the attention of the entire ninja world. The confrontation between Kiri and Konoha naturally attracted the attention of most forces in the ninja world.
Although numerous forces and ninja villages were unclear about the specific details, judging from the bounty released by Kiri some time ago and their current tough attitude, Konoha was likely the party that profited from this matter. What made numerous ninja villages and forces curious was what kind of intelligence Konoha obtained from Kinoshita Jiro.
Regarding the speculations of other ninja villages, Konoha naturally could not offer a defense. Whether they admitted it or not would do no good for the current Konoha; they could only swallow this loss in silence.
At the same time, a large number of Anbu members began to investigate other ninja villages besides Kiri to see if there were any signs of activity recently and who exactly dared to scheme against Konoha! However, if the direction of the investigation was wrong from the start, then no matter how much time was spent, nothing important would be investigated.
Boundless desert terrain, sand and dust flying. Compared to the fertile land of Konoha, this place could already be described as harsh.
Located in a hidden position in the sand dunes. Surging Gold Dust covered the sky and earth, crashing down from the air. Large amounts of fresh blood dripped down, splashing the sand underfoot into a blood-red color.
The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, lowered his head, looking at the Kusanagi Sword that had pierced through his back. With a look of disbelief and unwillingness in his eyes, he collapsed completely onto the ground.
"Cough..."
Orochimaru could not help but cough. Fresh blood flowed from his mouth as if it were free, embellishing his gray-white robes with countless plum-blossom-sized blood stains.
A scarlet tongue licked the blood stains from his mouth clean. Orochimaru casually pulled out the Kusanagi Sword stuck in Rasa's body, not even glancing at Rasa's corpse. Dead people did not need attention.
"Is this body reaching its limit again?"
Orochimaru muttered to himself, not caring about the injuries on his body. Reaching out to take off the hat engraved with "Kazekage" from Rasa's head and putting it on his own head, Orochimaru turned and left the spot.
"Kiri's movements are really fast. As expected of a ninja from the old era, to not reveal the slightest trace even now."
A faint voice came from Orochimaru's mouth, drowned out by the wind and sand.
In a slightly dark cave.
A huge humanoid demonic statue sat cross-legged on the ground. Although it was just sitting, it was fully tens of meters high. There were nine eyes on the head of the huge demonic statue, but they were all tightly closed now.
Behind the demonic statue, there were dozens of pillar-like protrusions that looked like they were broken. The entire body appeared like withered wood, but anyone could feel the powerful life force contained within its body.
"So far, the plan is proceeding smoothly. The first plan has been completed."
"The second step of the plan can already begin."
An indifferent, emotionless voice rang out through the entire empty cave.
Pain stood on top of the head of the Gedo Statue, his gaze expressionlessly watching the various Akatsuki members standing on the fingers of the Gedo Statue.
Except for Zetsu and Konan, who stood not far from Pain, the other Akatsuki members all appeared on the fingers of the Gedo Statue as projections.
Clearly, this was a special secret technique.
"This boring life is finally coming to an end. Lord Jashin is already waiting impatiently for my sacrifice!"
"Ah! Kakuzu, are you also unable to wait?"
A man with gray slicked-back hair and pale blue pupils spoke with a face full of excitement.
"Shut up!"
Kakuzu did not even lift his head as he spoke in a cold voice.
Although the other Akatsuki members appeared as projections, apart from Hidan being somewhat excited, the faces of the others all wore indifferent expressions.
Realizing that no one paid attention to him except Kakuzu, Hidan revealed a bored expression.
"Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, during this period, the two of you pay attention to the matters between Kiri and Konoha. If necessary, you can intervene."
Pain turned his head with an indifferent expression, looking in the direction of Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki.
Pain was very interested in matters that could weaken the five great ninja villages.
Itachi Uchiha nodded coldly and did not speak.
On the other side, the projection of Kisame Hoshigaki made a hand-raising motion; clearly, his main body was holding the great sword Samehada.
An island located some distance away from Kiri.
Yuto walked on this island as if taking a stroll, his gaze casually sizing up the surroundings.
This place belonged to the territory of the Land of Water, so it naturally fell under the jurisdiction of Kiri.
Before long, Yuto had already walked to the center of the island.
This was a huge lake. The lake water was quite clear; looking up, one could see fish and shrimp swimming on the surface of the lake.
This was definitely a good place for a vacation. Unfortunately, Yuto was not here for a vacation.
"Finally found you."
Looking at the calm lake surface, a faint smile appeared on Yuto's face.
Extending his palm towards the huge lake before him, the Six-Tails chakra within Yuto's body was mobilized rapidly, beginning to gather towards Youto's palm.
Reddish-purple chakra appeared in the center of Yuto's palm. In the blink of an eye, a Tailed Beast Ball the size of a soccer ball formed in Yuto's hand.
Flicking his finger at the lake surface, the soccer-ball-sized Tailed Beast Ball transformed directly into a red light and blasted into the lake.
Boom!
A huge roaring sound exploded within the entire lake, raising huge waves fully tens of meters high. For a moment, it was as if heavy rain was falling on half the small island.
At the bottom of the water beneath the lake.
A huge turtle covered in spikes and possessing three tails suddenly opened its eyes.
Six-Tails Saiken?
Sensing the Six-Tails chakra, a trace of doubt flashed through Three-Tails Isobu's eyes, but there was more anger. Anyone disturbed from their sleep would likely be angry.
Roar!
Three-Tails Isobu let out a loud roar. Its huge body swung violently, and accompanied by monstrous waves, Three-Tails Isobu charged directly out of the lake surface.
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