Land of Fire.
Konoha.
Deep at night.
Kanpū and i were exhausted and finally fell asleep in each other's arms.
i rests her head on Kanpū's arms, with a delicate touch and endless aftertaste.
Kanpū sighed contentedly, and slowly closed his eyes to sleep.
Suddenly, the Ryumyaku in his mind began to throb rapidly, jolting Kanpū awake.
'1, 2, 3…'
'Ryumyaku throbbed a total of eight tis.'
'Hachibi?'
'Could it be that Hyōketsu had received information about Hachibi and was trying to contact ?'
Kanpū withdrew his hand, quietly ford a hand seal, and created a shadow clone. Then, with lightning speed, he dispelled it with a punch.
The shadow clone's mories instantly flooded into Hyōketsu's mind.
'So that's how it is…'
Upon learning of Minato's plan, a strange smile appeared beneath Hyōketsu's ice crystal mask.
"What are you daydreaming about?" Hidan, who was walking in the front, suddenly turned around, glaring at him with a hostile look, "Hurry up, the sooner we reach the Land of Lightning, the sooner I can offer so sacrifices to Jashin-sama. Otherwise, I'll have to sacrifice you!"
Hyōketsu didn't get angry by this. He just smiled lightly and said, "Got it, let's go."
'Is this guy sick?' Hidan stared at him in disbelief. After all, Hyōketsu used to never take any losses.
Watching Hyōketsu walk faster and faster, a sense of unease clouded Hidan's heart.
...
Elsewhere.
Where Nagato and Konan were.
"Nagato, why would Hachibi suddenly return to Kumogakure?" Konan said hesitantly, "I'm worried this might be a trap set by Konoha and Kumogakure together."
"Don't worry, even if it's a trap, it will only cost the Six Paths of Pain." Nagato replied faintly.
"What about Hyōketsu and Kisa?" Konan asked.
"They are just pawns, their lives don't matter." Nagato closed his eyes wearily. Hosting the sealing of Rokubi and Nanabi had taken a toll on his body again, but thinking that after capturing Hachibi, only Kyubi would be left, he took a deep breath and gathered his strength, "Konan, let's go."
"I understand."
…
anwhile.
In a secret research facility in the Land of Fire, Orochimaru was studying his crippled legs, but the results from the instrunts showed that there is no problem with his legs!
"It seems that part of my soul was indeed sealed by Sandai Hokage." Orochimaru smashed the instrunt with a punch, and angrily exclaid, "Damn it!"
Regarding the research on souls, Orochimaru had indeed delved into it early on. At that ti, he had just completed Living Corpse Reincarnation, and after the first transfer, he found that his soul had significantly weakened and no matter how he tried to compensate, he couldn't return to his pre-transfer state. Thus, he began researching souls.
However, after all these years, his research on souls was still in its early stages!
"Orochimaru, as long as I, Tobi, am here, it doesn't matter if your legs are chopped off. There's no need to study matters regarding souls." Tobi comforted with a laugh.
"Tobi, I told you, shut up while I'm researching!" Orochimaru snapped coldly.
"Yes, yes." Tobi laughed and continued, "But I just received so information. I wonder if you'd like to hear it, hehe."
As soon as he finished speaking, the room was filled with a dense, palpable killing intent.
"I get it, I'll tell you now." Tobi quickly said, "A few days ago, Hachibi suddenly appeared at the border of the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Fire, causing a conflict between the Kumogakure and Konoha's Shinobi. After a fierce battle, Hachibi was eventually taken back to Kumogakure."
"Hachibi?" Orochimaru's pupils contracted, "Given the strength Konoha has shown, how could they not be able to keep an eye on Hachibi?"
"Do you think there is a conspiracy here?" Tobi asked.
Orochimaru changed the topic, "Has Akatsuki received the news?"
"Of course." Tobi said with a laugh, "Pain has already ordered everyone to assemble and capture Hachibi."
'Are they going all in?'
Orochimaru smirked coldly.
'But there was no other way. After all, compared to Konoha, Kumogakure was much weaker. In addition, with Nagato's health deteriorating, whether it was a trap by Konoha or not, he had no choice but to fall for it!'
Orochimaru quickly cleaned up the research lab and said, "Let's go to Kumogakure too."
Tobi asked in surprise, "You're planning to make a move yourself?"
"If this is Konoha's trap, then given Nagato's condition, perhaps…" A cold light flashed in Orochimaru's eyes, 'Soone will need to retrieve the Rinnegan and Hachibi, right?'
…
Ti passed, and ten days passed in a blink of an eye.
Kumogakure.
On the peak of a mountain shrouded in clouds, there was a large square spanning a hundred ters. Outside the square, the sea of clouds churned. Mizusawa, also known as Konoha Hachiro, sat at the edge of the square, staring blankly at the sea of clouds. The mory in his mind keeps playing.
"Hachiro, the relationship between Kumogakure and Konoha is becoming increasingly tense. I need you to go undercover in Kumogakure as a Jinchuriki!" In Hokage Tower, Minato looked at him with a solemn expression.
"Hokage-sama, for Konoha, I'm willing to do anything!" As Konoha's Shinobi, Konoha Hachiro would not hesitate!
Minato smiled and said, "Very well, tonight, Kanpū and I will take you to the border of the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Fire. After that, I'll weaken the seal to let Hachibi out. At that ti, Kumogakure's Shinobi will definitely co to pick you up. Make sure not to reveal any flaws!"
"I understand, Hokage-sama. Once I'm in Kumogakure, what do I do?"
"Just reveal your identity as a Kirigakure's Shinobi. As for the rest, I'm sorry, but I can't tell you for now to prevent information leakage." Minato showed a mysterious smile.
"Huh? Then I…"
"Don't worry, when the ti is right, you'll know. There won't be any problems, trust !" Minato stepped forward and patted his shoulder.
"Hokage-sama, I trust you!
The mory ended, and Konoha Hachiro looked up at the sea of clouds beneath his feet, frowning.
'Hokage-sama, I've successfully infiltrated Kumogakure according to the plan, but what next…'
'Do you want to wait forever?'
Konoha Hachiro shook his head in frustration.
"Screee!"
At this mont, a sharp eagle's cry suddenly echoed from the high sky.
Konoha Hachiro looked up. In the blue sky, a small black dot was rapidly descending.
"What is that? "Konoha Hachiro hurriedly stood up, feeling inexplicably excited, 'Could this be Hokage-sama's follow-up plan?'
The eagle's cry grew louder and sharper. Soon, a massive strange bird appeared in Konoha Hachiro's sight.
It was none other than the Summoned Beast of the Animal Path Pain: Yatagarasu!
"That bird is a Summoned Beast! "
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack!!"
As the Yatagarasu stirred up the sea of clouds with its fierce winds, shouts of alarm echoed from the surrounding peaks.
Konoha Hachiro stood calmly in place, quietly waiting for the situation to unfold.
Inside Raikage's Office.
Yondai Raikage stood by the window, looking up slightly at the massive Yatagarasu, his brow furrowed, "What is that thing?"
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