"The other was a Yuki Clan Ninja who could use Ice Release. After being strengthened by Tailed Beast Chakra, he also gave me a good time~"
Kisame had just finished speaking.
A chilling killing intent emanated from Zabuza nearby.
Kisame looked over and immediately recognized the Executioner's Blade behind Zabuza.
His face instantly showed surprise and contemplation: "Executioner's Blade?"
Itachi, who was beside him, also looked over, a hint of recollection appearing on his face.
He seemed to be thinking of Biwa Jūzō, who had died trying to save him.
Pain also remembered introducing the new members at this time.
And it just so happened that the two new members, Zabuza and Feng Xu, one wore a Four Stars Village headband, and the other claimed to be a Shadow Clone and wore a Four Stars Village mask.
Furthermore, Zabuza was not a Jinchuriki, yet he could use Tailed Beast Chakra, manifesting one tail.
As for Feng Xu, he was even more terrifying; the Tailed Beast Chakra on his body not only manifested eight tails but could also withstand his Shinra Tensei!
This was also one of the reasons why he didn't believe Feng Xu was a Shadow Clone.
He had never heard of a Shadow Clone being so resilient!
"Coincidentally, two new members joined today, and the Four Stars Village Ninja who can use Tailed Beast Chakra, as Kisame mentioned, has quite a connection to them."
With that, he turned to look at Feng Xu and Zabuza beside him.
"You two, please introduce yourselves. From now on, you are colleagues."
The Akatsuki Organization members followed Pain's gaze, meticulously observing Feng Xu and Zabuza with varied expressions.
Feng Xu smiled and said, "Hello everyone, for our first meeting, you can call me Feng."
Zabuza then followed with a cold voice, "Four Stars Village, Zabuza."
Upon hearing the name Zabuza, the pupils in Kisame's small eyes constricted, and then he put away his flippant smile.
"It's the Demon Zabuza-sama. My apologies."
"I didn't expect that after defecting from Hidden Mist Village, you would join a newly established small Village."
Kisame greatly admired this senior who knew the Fourth Mizukage had problems and dared to take rebellious action.
Compared to his direct superior, Suikazan Fuguki, who betrayed his own country's intelligence,
Zabuza was the true Ninja in Kisame's eyes.
"Hmph." Zabuza snorted coldly: "The Ice Release Ninja you spoke of is my subordinate."
"How dare you bully my subordinate? Afterwards, I'll have to properly spar with you!"
Thinking of Haku being bullied by Kisame while far away in Konoha, and his boss's Shadow Clone also failing to protect him.
Zabuza felt a surge of anger and wanted to chop off some heads!
"Subordinate, able to use Tailed Beast Chakra, and also a Shadow Clone…"
Itachi's gaze unfavorably flickered towards Feng Xu. He finally understood why he felt a sense of familiarity when looking at Feng Xu.
He immediately threatened, "Put away your petty tricks and stay away from Sasuke."
Itachi's threat once again drew searching glances from everyone.
They were like hyenas in a melon field, just waiting to devour the melon.
"Hehe…"
Facing Itachi's threat and everyone's gazes, Feng Xu smiled indifferently.
Then he looked around and said, "I can lend the Tailed Beast's Chakra to others. If any of you need it, you can come to me."
"Oh, and Four Stars Village is my territory. Please don't intentionally cause trouble, lest you lose your life, which wouldn't be worth it."
"Of course, if you come as guests, I welcome you warmly."
Feng Xu's unreserved, even arrogant words, caused everyone to frown.
Which one of them wasn't an S-rank wanted criminal with immense power and no regard for the law?
It was one thing for Pain to be above them, but now a new person also wanted to be above them?
Seeing Feng Xu offend everyone with just a few words, Pain had no choice but to speak again.
"Alright, enough discussion for now."
"Kakuzu, once you've finished your task, come back and form a two-person team with Zabuza."
"Sasori and Deidara, Feng will also go with you later to hunt down Orochimaru and retrieve the ring Orochimaru took."
"A partner? I hope you live a long life." Kakuzu was the first to disconnect and disappear from the spot.
"Understood." Sasori also glanced at Feng Xu before immediately cutting off his connection.
Deidara, meanwhile, shouted about showing Feng Xu true art and such.
Itachi still wanted to say something, but Pain on the other side proactively dispelled the Ninjutsu.
Chapter 135: Tobirama: Big Brother, has your wrapped cerebellum been unwrapped?
With Orochimaru's invasion, the Konoha F4 being ousted, and a series of subsequent troubles resulting from these events,
the interrupted Chunin Exams were officially declared over.
The other smaller Ninja Villages that did not participate in the invasion plan,
also wisely took their leave the very next day.
Meanwhile, those who fled from Sunagakure found the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, dead on the road the next day.
They immediately thought of Orochimaru, knowing he was responsible.
Subsequently, Sunagakure blamed everything on Orochimaru.
They claimed they were merely deceived by Orochimaru, who was disguised as the Kazekage.
That was why they had committed the unwise act of breaking the peace treaty and invading Konoha.
None of this was Sunagakure's intention; they too were victimized by Konoha's S-rank rogue Ninja!
However, given that both sides were at fault this time, they would not demand compensation from Konoha.
They could even announce their surrender to Konoha, as long as Konoha restored the previous peace treaty.
After all, the people of Sunagakure were inherently good-natured; if not for Orochimaru, that deranged Konoha rogue Ninja, they would never have acted this way!
If Tobirama had not been present, and the Konoha F4 were in charge,
Sunagakure's approach, which understood Konoha so well, would have largely been affirmed.
Unfortunately, Hashirama and Tobirama, who were Impure World Reincarnation, did not disappear as in the original plot.
Instead, they temporarily held power in Konoha!
In any case, Tobirama, upon seeing this illogical and forceful announcement, flew into a rage in the Hokage Office.
If Hashirama hadn't vehemently restrained him, he would have already declared war on Sunagakure!
The final outcome was that Tobirama gave Sunagakure two choices: compensation or war.
Sunagakure, which was dirt poor and had lost its Kazekage who could find gold dust, naturally refused.
They declared they had no money, only their worthless lives, and would rather die together.
Thus, both sides engaged in large-scale Ninja military exercises while also sending representatives to the negotiating table.
A war was definitely out of the question; it all came down to the skill of negotiation.
Sunagakure, without its Kazekage and Ichibi, was indeed somewhat afraid.
But Konoha also had Hashirama at the helm.
Unless Sunagakure launched an attack, Konoha would certainly not make the first move.
However, Sunagakure couldn't deploy troops because they had the excuse of being deceived.
But Orochimaru's Hidden Sound Village had no such problem.
Tobirama had already planned to use the annihilation of Hidden Sound Village to build momentum for negotiations with Sunagakure.
Hokage Office.
"Big Brother, engaging with Sunagakure could indeed trigger a war across the entire Ninja World."
"But Orochimaru, that traitor who tried to destroy Konoha, and the Hidden Sound Village he established, must be eliminated!"
"Understood, I won't hold you back!" Hashirama, of course, understood Tobirama's meaning.
If he were alive, he would definitely stop Tobirama from destroying Hidden Sound Village, only killing the mastermind.
But now, after being Impure World Reincarnation, he clearly felt that he had changed quite a bit!
Seeing Hashirama agree so easily,
Tobirama, whose prepared arguments went unused, couldn't help but gasp.
"Hiss——"
"Big Brother, has your wrapped cerebellum been unwrapped?"
Hashirama: "???"
"Tobirama!"
"Do you still have any respect for me as your elder brother?"
"I've been through so many wars; wouldn't I know that some necessary sacrifices can prevent greater losses?!"
Hashirama, rarely asserting his elder brother's authority, furrowed his brow.
He looked extremely fierce.
"Hmph, so noisy."
Tobirama crossed his arms and turned his head away petulantly, refusing to admit his mistake.
However, he suddenly thought of something and turned his head back.
"Oh, Big Brother, this time we two will lead the team together."
"Otherwise, with my current strength, it's not enough to suppress that rebellious Orochimaru."
Seeing his younger brother needed him, Hashirama readily agreed.
"No problem, just leave that young Orochimaru to me!"
Although his current strength was only one or two tenths of his peak,
he had no problem dealing with ordinary Kage-level Ninja, and he could even contend with elite Kage-level Ninja!
Previously, if Orochimaru hadn't manipulated him so poorly, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't have been able to hold on until Feng Xu arrived!
With Hashirama's support, Tobirama quickly finalized the plan.
"This time, we'll have people from the Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mitokado clans go to clear out Hidden Sound Village."
"After all, the long-standing benefits they gained from Konoha cannot be compensated with just some money."
"Besides, this will also show Feng Xu our sincerity…"
Speaking of Feng Xu, Tobirama still had a headache and hadn't come up with a solution.
After temporarily becoming Hokage, he also learned about the personality profiling Third Hokage had done on Feng Xu.
As well as the ongoing research into personality sealing or annihilation Ninjutsu.
He was currently hesitating whether to personally participate in the research to seal or annihilate Feng Xu.
After all, Feng Xu's personality was too dangerous; he was completely unrestrained and lawless.
Moreover, the good-natured Naruto seemed to be unable to suppress him, or perhaps was even indulging him!
"Alas, Feng Xu is truly a pity. If the Monkey (Hiruzen) hadn't done such things, how wonderful it would have been…"
Hashirama also expressed great regret and, at the same time, was very resentful towards Hiruzen Sarutobi.