"Follow the order."
Obito said. "The One-Tail jinchuriki is Suna's Gaara."
"Now Suna has no Kazekage, it's a time of being leaderless."
"At this time, taking Gaara away would undoubtedly be very convenient."
Obito's analysis made Pain nod repeatedly.
"Personnel?"
Pain continued asking. "Should we send the Sasori and Deidara duo?"
"They are the most suitable candidates."
Obito said. "Sasori himself is from Sunagakure, he's undoubtedly very familiar with the place, and might even have a few hidden spies."
"Moreover, he's very steady, he'll definitely be able to bring Gaara back."
Sasori's reputation was not undeserved.
Sunagakure's famously talented puppeteer, who assassinated the Third Kazekage and then defected.
This level of strength was worthy of Obito's trust.
As long as he wasn't sent to deal with Takumi, Sasori was very trustworthy.
"Mm, let it be them then."
Pain nodded, then said, "What about the other targets?"
"Let Zetsu investigate; he gathers intel quickly."
Obito said, "For now, don't worry about Kakuzu improving his strength. Call them both back; things are about to get busy."
"By the way, what about the Nine-Tails... what should we do then?"
At this moment, Pain asked a critical question.
After all, the Nine-Tails was Konoha's Jinchuriki.
And Konoha was Takumi's territory.
Obito also had a severe headache.
But the plan had already started; he could only take it one step at a time. "We'll have to see when the time comes."
"I don't believe Konoha can keep their Jinchuriki hidden in the village forever. That's impossible."
"As long as he leaves the village, that's our opportunity."
Although he had no confidence in his heart, he could only say this at the moment.
After all, he couldn't directly say: Give up on the Nine-Tails, it's impossible with Takumi around. Something like that.
Wouldn't that be shooting his own feet?
Moreover, he already had an alternative method in mind, but this would require cooperation with Orochimaru.
He didn't like Orochimaru.
Mainly because Orochimaru was also an insidious and cunning person.
It was like opposite poles attract, same poles repel.
"We'll have to make do."
Pain nodded.
With Takumi stationed in Konoha, they could only seek opportunities for the Jinchuriki to leave the village.
…
The next day, Pain notified the others that the plan had begun.
"The plan commences. The first Tailed Beast to be captured has been determined."
Pain said, then turned to look at Sasori. "This time, Sasori and Deidara will go. The target is Sunagakure's One-Tail, Shukaku."
"Understood."
Since joining the organization, Sasori knew this day would come eventually.
So he appeared very calm.
Deidara beside him, however, was very excited. "Is the plan finally starting? I was getting impatient waiting! Hmm!"
But he immediately wilted. "But, doesn't this mean we have to go against Takumi-senpai?"
His face instantly fell, looking worried.
The others couldn't help but sigh.
They secretly fretted over Deidara's situation.
Pain was also troubled, but it wasn't easy for him to say anything.
After all, Deidara had performed outstandingly in all the missions assigned so far.
Apart from constantly defending Takumi, there wasn't much to criticize about him.
So, he could only leave the task of mediating to the mature and steady Sasori.
"Don't worry, I'll bring back the One-Tail Shukaku."
Sasori made a promise, then left without looking back.
"Huh? Sasori-danna? Wait for me!"
Deidara was startled, then immediately chased after him.
…
Takumi stretched comfortably, in a good mood.
After returning yesterday, he had as expected received enthusiastic praise from Hiruzen.
Just at that moment, Asuma was there.
Seeing Takumi praised again, he felt very uncomfortable in his heart.
So Asuma made a few sarcastic remarks, and was then choked and beaten up by Hiruzen.
From then on, Takumi could be sure that in Hiruzen's heart, his ranking was already considerably higher than Asuma's.
"What a nice weather."
Taking a deep breath, he opened his eyes and looked at the cloudless sky.
Today's weather was very good, neither hot nor anything falling from the sky.
'A rare good day, time for a simulation.'
Takumi pinched his chin. 'No one should be coming for me again in the short term.'
'This simulation, let's make it a bit longer.'
'System, start targeted simulation. This time, simulate ten days first.'
[Simulation begins!]
[8:30 AM, after enjoying a delicious breakfast with Kurenai, you leave home and stroll through the streets.]
[9:00 AM, you encounter Tsunade wandering the streets, so you immediately latch onto her.]
[10:00 AM, after accompanying Tsunade for an hour, the oblivious Sasuke appears before you again, challenging you.]
[Annoyed by the interruption, you punch directly, blowing apart his Susano'o, without even summoning your own Susano'o.]
'My fists are no joke.'
Takumi raised an eyebrow, looking quite smug.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode, for him, was a comprehensive enhancement.
Not only defense, but also a tremendous increase in speed.
Lightning Release Chakra stimulated the muscles, maximizing all the power latent within them.
So, it both increased defense and increased speed.
It was a very well-rounded Nintaijutsu.
Although compared to the Eight Gates, its ultimate power was definitely inferior,
Lightning Release Chakra Mode placed no significant burden on the user.
Even if Takumi kept it activated all day, the Chakra Consumption would probably be very low.
[11:00 AM, led by Tsunade, you arrive at a hidden gambling den in Konoha and witness her miserable defeat.]
[You are very surprised, and then secretly report this gambling den.]
[Ten minutes later, Anbu appear, arresting everyone involved in gambling and taking them back for interrogation.]
[You and Tsunade are not taken away, as Hiruzen had instructed this in advance.]
[The gambling den being shut down enrages Tsunade; she directly storms into the Hokage's Office.]
[Worried about the matter being exposed, you do not follow her.]
'Although it was ridding the people of a scourge, Tsunade's monstrous strength is truly terrifying.'
Whenever Takumi thought of the monstrous strength that could shatter his Susano'o, it was too frightening.
But that was just an emergency Susano'o for protection, not the defensive power of a Complete Susano'o.
Even so, Tsunade's monstrous strength still made Takumi very wary.
If he could avoid getting hit, he would definitely stay far away.
[12:00 PM, after eating ramen, you take Sakura and Ino to the training ground for practice.]
[You emphasize their respective talents, and then recommend them to Tsunade.]
[Having witnessed Sakura's extremely strong Chakra Control ability, Tsunade immediately develops the intention of taking her as a student.]
[Sakura's control is even stronger than Shizune's.]
[You have done a good deed, earning the full gratitude of Sakura and Ino.]
[Then you return home and indulge in Kurenai's tender embrace.]
[Nothing happens that night.]