The Land of Tea, a tea room in a border town.

The sturdy man wore a coat with red clouds on a black background and a hat on his head, and after entering the tea room, he walked towards the agreed private room.

When the door opened, a young man dressed in the same standard costume sat inside, sipping the tea served in the tea room.

The bitter taste made him close his eyes, as if he was reminiscing about this wonderful taste.

This teahouse is one of Akatsuki's industries, and it was specially opened as a base so that Akaku's members could have a place to stay when they were on missions around the world, rather than living in the wilderness.

There are many such strongholds, and in addition to the sphere of influence under the jurisdiction of the Oni Country, there are many such strongholds in every country.

The sturdy man took off the hat on his head, revealing a strange face, like a shark, he walked to the opposite side of the boy, and before he could speak, the boy on the other side had already taken the first step and asked: "How is it, ghost shark, have you gotten rid of those troublesome guys?" ”

The ghost shark put the shark muscle behind his back aside, not too far away from his body, he sat down opposite, poured himself a cup of tea, and said in a complaining tone: "Although it is thrown off, those guys have always believed in the principle of never giving up until the goal is reached. It's better for you Konoha to have such a high tolerance for treachery. Unlike the fog hide, once you become a traitor, no matter how difficult the target is, the pursuers in the dark will be in a situation where they will never die. ”

Itachi ignored the ghost shark's complaints, after all, he was a member of the Xiao organization with a special mission, and the nature of the matter was completely different from the ghost shark's serious rebellion.

Moreover, there is a saying about the ghost shark that is wrong.

Konoha is also very tolerant of rebellion.

The three people of the Ghost Country have not gone to trouble because their strength is too strong for Konoha to dare to provoke.

Orochimaru is too cunning, and now he has become Akatsuki's logistics staff, and Nagato, the leader of the organization, has completed a secret agreement and is protected by Nagato.

With Nagato's protection, Konoha wants to make a move against Orochimaru, I'm afraid it's not that simple.

Otherwise, Orochimaru's current life will definitely not be so easy.

As far as Itachi knows, the other of the three ninjas, but they have been chasing after Orochimaru and have not given up so far.

With the assistance of the masters of the dark side, even Orochimaru can't compete with the front and Konoha head-on, so he can only choose forbearance.

In addition to these special cases, Konoha is actually very cruel to the intensity of the traitorous ninja.

Not to mention the dark department, the root led by Tuan Zang has a worse tolerance for rebellion than the dark department.

Even if it is a traitor who has taken refuge in other forces, the root will not hesitate to infiltrate the enemy and carry out assassination operations day and night until the mission is completed.

"So, who is leading the team this time? It even makes you feel difficult. ”

Itachi asked curiously.

"The Ghost Lantern Full Moon, the same clan as the second-generation Mizukage, a genius ninja from the famous Ghost Lantern clan, is also the guard next to the current Mizukage. As for strength...... I guess it's a little worse than me. ”

The ghost shark's face was very depressed.

"Do you want me to join you in dealing with him?"

Itachi suggested.

The oni shark glanced at Itachi, as if he was seriously thinking about Itachi's proposal.

"If you don't want to, forget it. After all, the other party is not a simple ninja, and there are many dark masters around him, only the two of us, I'm afraid we can't do it. And organizing other groups also has important tasks to do. ”

Moreover, Xiao's power is getting stronger and stronger now, and although the relationship between Misty and Konoha is average, it is also a force that belongs to the traditional five powers.

In the future, it is likely to be the main force of the Xiao organization.

The Ghost Lantern Full Moon is also the high-end combat power of Fog Hidden Village, and killing such a genius ninja is also a weakening of the power of a great country.

Itachi wouldn't do such a thing that would benefit the organization.

If it's the ninjas of the Oni Country who are chasing them this time, then it's a different story.

"Again, no one knows if there are other traps waiting for me. These guys are experts at hunting. ”

The ghost shark nodded.

Itachi was not surprised by the ghost shark's answer.

In fact, most of the traitors who defected to the village had a certain sense of awe for the village in the past, and they didn't like to have too much contact with their peers in the original village.

This strange psychology is also possessed by Itachi.

He doesn't really like to interact with Konoha ninjas right now.

Presumably the same is true for the ghost shark, for the fog, I am afraid that deep down, there has always been a wonderful sense of awe. And this inexplicable sense of awe will make him unable to fully exert his strength when fighting with his past companions.

Over time, this aversion to fighting with one's former companions will gradually deepen to the point where it is impossible to extricate oneself until death.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became quiet, and Itachi and Oni Shark were usually people who didn't talk much, but more often, both of them silently guarded their own territory, kept silent, and thought about their own affairs.

Only when performing tasks will you find some common ground and maintain a good atmosphere.

I don't know how long it has been since sitting like this, but the bodies of the Itachi and the Oni Shark sitting on the cushion suddenly startled, and a message came to their minds without warning, making them look up and look at each other.

"It seems that there is no time to be in a daze here, I just got rid of the pursuit of the Fog Hidden Shadows, and now I have a meeting again, it's really ......"

The oni shook his head, and after a brief complaint, he and Itachi sealed their hands at the same time, and their bodies remained in a cross-legged posture in the room, unmoving.

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In the quiet of the stone chamber.

Rainbow-like ripples appeared in the ashram, first vibrating violently, then stabilizing at the same time, condensing into a substantial figure that converged on the place.

Nagato opened his eyes of reincarnation, glanced around with an emotionless gaze, and nodded slightly when he saw that everyone had arrived.

"What is the matter with summoning us at this time? I'm doing important research. ”

The first to speak out was Beryuhu, one of the first members to join the organization.

His eyes transformed into the same three-hooked jade chakra eyes as Itachi, releasing a very strange light, and he seemed to be a little dissatisfied with Nagato summoning him at such a time.

Nagato was not angry at Beryuhu's dissatisfaction, but said in a flat tone: "There are two tasks to be handed over to you next. ”

"Two missions?"

Beryuhu's eyes narrowed.

The rest of the people were also attracted by Nagato's words.

Nagato didn't have the appetite of everyone, and said directly: "According to Bai Jue's investigation, there is a newcomer with good potential who can be pulled into the organization. His name is Fei Duan, and he is a member of the cult of the evil god of the land of Yu. ”

"Cult? Wasn't that sect wiped out a few years ago? There are still remnants of the party who survived? ”

Beryuhu was slightly surprised.

"That's right, in that battle to destroy the Cult of the Evil God, most of the cultists and bishops were all killed, but everything has accidents, and Fei Duan is one of the survivors. His ability will be of great use to the organization, and the task of wooing the Itachi, the Oni Shark, and the newcomer will be handed over to you. ”

Nagato's gaze swept over Itachi and Oni Shark, and he handed over the plan to recruit newcomers to the two of them.

Itachi nodded faintly and did not refuse.

"Chief, that other task is ......"

There was an inquiring look in the ghost shark's eyes.

"The second mission has to do with tailed beasts."

Tailed beast!

Hearing the content related to the second mission, everyone's hearts were awe-struck.

The purpose of the Xiao organization is to capture the tailed beasts scattered in the hands of the great powers, and the second task is related to the tailed beasts, so it is not an ordinary task, and it must be taken seriously.

However, the ninja villages of various countries are very strict about the care of tailed beasts, and it is obviously impossible to let the ninja villages of various countries take the tail out.

The only way is to wait for the pillar force to leave the ninja village list, and then send personnel to capture it. This can also avoid a large-scale conflict with Shinobi Village.

"Scorpion, Deidara, this task is up to the two of you. The two of you will go to the country of waves now, and the details will be explained to you. ”

Nagato turned his head to look in the direction of Scorpion and Deidara.

"Leave it to me and Big Brother Scorpion, I'll let each other appreciate my art, huh."

Unlike most of the group members with a gloomy personality, Deidara, the youngest member of the group, is an active type who wants to be recognized by the world for his explosive art.

As for catching tailed beasts or something, it's just incidental.

The important thing is to promote your own art.

"Stupid."

The scorpion said in a low voice.

"What do you mean, Big Scorpion?"

Deidara looked at the scorpion.

"There are troops from the country of ghosts stationed there, and the leader is the daughter of Chiba Shiraishi and Uchiha Ruri, although I don't know her information, but the tiger father has no dogs, if we are not careful, it will be us who will suffer."

The scorpion speaks of the information he has received.

The country of waves is a complex situation, and it is by no means a good place.

Even if a ninja like him accidentally gets involved in it, there is a chance that something will happen.

Although Deidara's strength is good, this character can easily be exploited by the enemy and fall into the enemy's trap.

Therefore, the scorpion turned his gaze to Nagato and said, "I need information from Kazuhime Chiba." ”

Although capturing the Tailed Beast does not have to clash with the ninjas of the Oni Country, just in case, the Scorpion will not underestimate this mission.

He has already seen Hinata Ayane's strength, and Ruri Uchiha, who is as famous as her, once killed thousands of ninjas in Sand Hidden Village by herself, and she must not be a good type.

Chiba Kazuhime, who has inherited the bloodline of the Uchiha clan, naturally needs to be taken seriously.

Nagato shook his head and said, "I didn't collect much information about the other party. In short, caution is the best. ”

Itachi, who was silent on the side, suddenly spoke: "Be careful of the sound she makes." ”

"Voice?"

The scorpion looked at the ferret.

Itachi seemed to remember something, and then replied, "She uses her voice to create illusions, and you can block out your hearing before fighting her." Or, use the loud sound of explosives to drown out the sound she made. ”

With that, Itachi looked at Deidara, and the last word of advice was addressed to him.

Deidara was defeated by his Sharingan Illusion, but it doesn't mean that Deidara's strength is weak, it's just that the other party doesn't understand the characteristics of Sharingan, so he will be easily captured by Sharingan.

At this point, Orochimaru, who has been watching with his self-confidence and chakra for a long time, has also suffered.

And to deal with the sound illusion, Deidara's explosive ninjutsu may be the key to the sound illusion, depending on whether the other party can grasp it this time.

……

The meeting lasted less than ten minutes before it ended.

In the tea room, the ghost shark let go of the seal of the seal, shrugged his shoulders, moved his body that was not very stiff, and then got up from the cushion and said to the itachi: "It seems that this time the real thing is going to be done, I hope the mission on the scorpion side will go well." ”

Itachi was not optimistic about this, and said, "Not necessarily, it's okay if there is no conflict with the country of ghosts, but once there is a conflict, it is difficult to estimate in what direction things will evolve." ”

"That Chiba Kazuhime...... Do you know each other? ”

The ghost shark raised an eyebrow.

"I met her in a hurry when I took the shinobi exam in the past, and accidentally fell for her illusion. In terms of strength, it's hard to say now, but after all these years, it should have become stronger. ”

Itachi guessed in an uncertain tone.

He didn't know how much the other party's strength had grown over the years.

But one thing is certain, being able to be sent to the country of waves by the high-level of the country of ghosts, and even act openly and honestly under the nose of the country of fire, without the slightest cowardice, shows that its strength cannot be underestimated.

"Then I can only be glad that the two of them don't clash with the people of the Ghost Country when they capture the power of the human pillar."

The ghost shark smiled, and there was no worry on his face.

If you want to say that you care about the safety of your companions, this kind of mood is not held by the ghost shark.

The ninjas who joined this organization were all traitors who betrayed the village and gathered together for a variety of purposes.

Itachi seems to have acquiesced in the attitude of the oni shark, and the reason why he told Scorpion and Deidara this information was also to use the two of them to test Chiba Kazuhime's strength.

However, in the end, it depends on whether the two sides can clash.

After all, the 'peace' agreement between Akatsuki and the Oni Country is still some time away from the end of its validity period.

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Sasuke's entry into the Intelligence Department to investigate the information was obtained by Hinachia at the first time.

The Intelligence Department, like the Shadow Department, is a special department directly under the Hokage, and any disturbance cannot be concealed from the eyes of the Sun.

"Sasuke, this kid is even better than I thought."

After learning what had happened from Kakashi, Hinata took a puff of his cigarette and let out such an emotion.

Not only is the strength excellent, but even the mind is quite flexible, as long as such a talent does not die young, he will definitely become famous in the future.

"After all, Naruto's flaws are a bit too big, as long as you pay a little attention, you can notice that something is not normal."

Standing in front of Hizaki, Kakashi nodded.

Naruto's abnormalities are not necessarily entirely due to the other party's parents, but also related to the identity of the human pillar.

When it comes to tailed beasts, this kind of thing, even further, is not the top-secret information that Sasuke can know now.

Hinata agrees with Kakashi's opinion, in dealing with Naruto's graduation, he does have a bit of a handle left, as long as he has a little brain, he can detect the truth, but there is no need to put this kind of thing on the table.

In the case of tailed beasts, most of the upper ninja are not capable of dealing with it.

This is also the reason why Hinata asked Kakashi to serve as the seventh class instructor Shangshinobi.

From this point of view, Sasuke and Sakura, on the contrary, are incidental products, not the main thing.

Because Naruto's importance is far greater than that of Sasuke and Sakura.

"Hokage-sama, what are you going to do next?"

Kakashi asked what Hisaki thought.

Finding out Naruto's true identity and being exposed to the Uchiha clan's past mass defection, Sasuke must have had a different idea from it, and to be honest, Sasuke must have had a different idea from it.

The other party's appeal for the truth will inevitably drive his curiosity to find the so-called truth until the so-called truth.

Hizaki groaned for a moment, although Sasuke's curiosity was a little big, whether it was finding Naruto's identity or the defection of the Uchiha clan in the early stage of the Third Ninja War, Sasuke learned that it was not a big deal.

As long as Sasuke doesn't touch the Uchiha clan extermination incident four years ago, then Hizaki doesn't need to worry about Sasuke's loyalty.

The important thing is that Sasuke will inevitably go to find the truth next and socialize with the ninjas of the Uchiha clan in the country of demons.

The murderer of the Uchiha extermination clan is Itachi, and Itachi only needs to bite this to death, no matter how the people of the Oni Country bewitch Sasuke, Sasuke will not be gullible.

The cruelty of the political struggle of the previous generation, Hichisha does not want Sasuke's generation to carry it.

The truth about the Uchiha's extermination of the clan, forever sinking in darkness, is the best result for Konoha and Sasuke.

"Let him go, and it doesn't hurt to reveal something to him if necessary. Since Sasuke and Naruto are in a squad, the future will definitely detect the power of the tailed beast in Naruto's body. Blindly hiding it may end up being bad. ”

Hizaki speaks his mind.

He sincerely hoped that Sasuke could completely integrate into Konoha under Kakashi's teaching, and with him as the core, a new Konoha Uchiha clan would be formed.

Now, compared to Sasuke, the last descendant of the Uchiha clan, the Hyuga clan, who have contact with the roots, may be the key to the problem.

I only hope that Hizu's side will find out the sub-family members who are plotting with the root as soon as possible, otherwise, wait for things to break out, maybe there will be new turmoil within Konoha.

Because of the next contradictions within Konoha will start a battle over the selection of the five generations of Hokage.

Tuan Zang has waited for so many years, and he will definitely not be willing to give up the position of Hokage, because if he loses this opportunity, he will not have another chance to turn around and become Hokage.

Looking at his best friend who was getting farther and farther away from him, Rizai sighed in his heart.

The contradictions within the village have been rooted and grown in Konoha since he became the third generation Hokage.

He regretted a little that he had let Tuanzang set up his own door and set up an even darker department in the shadows, the Roots.

If it hadn't been for his acquiescence at the beginning, the power within Konoha would not have been so divided that it would have given the people of the country of ghosts and Orochimaru a chance.

But now it's too late to regret it, and I can only try my best to save the mistakes I made in the first place.

"I see. If he asks me again, I'll tell him something about it. ”

Kakashi nodded.

"That's good, there's no need to rush too much, it's okay to slow down. Speaking of which, is there any sign of awakening in Sasuke's Sharingan? ”

Hizaki feels that the current Sasuke lacks nothing, has both strength and brains, but lacks a pair of writing wheel eyes.

Once he awakens the Sharingan, Sasuke's strength will immediately increase exponentially.

This is the power of the Blood Inheritance Limit.

It is a powerful ability that countless ninjas in the ninja world dream of.

Especially when the ninja of the Blood Inheritance Limit can continue the bloodline in the form of a family, compared to the secret art family that may be stolen from the ninjutsu, the Blood Inheritance Limit is difficult to be captured by outsiders, and it will form a very terrifying background.

It took a lot of time and effort to make the Wood Ninja in the first place, but the only case was Tenzo.

and the Blood Inheritance Limit, which can rely on the continuation of the bloodline, the artificial Blood Inheritance Limit technology is too difficult.

At present, I have never heard of any ninja village that can batch artificial blood to inherit the limit ninjas.

"Judging from the current situation, Sasuke has no signs of opening the Sharingan, probably because of the lack of real combat."

Kakashi replied.

Hinata didn't doubt Kakashi's words, and it was the same thing when Itachi awakened the Sharingan.

Under the protection of Konoha, Itachi has a hard time getting into real combat, so there is also no precursor to awakening until he goes out on a mission.

It wasn't until he went out on a mission that Itachi's writing wheel suddenly opened.

Since then, Itachi's strength has grown by leaps and bounds.

If Sasuke wants to awaken the power of Sharingan, he needs to go through a real battle.

"Then ......"

At this moment, a knock on the door interrupted Hizaki's words.

"Come in."

Hizai said to the people outside the door.

After getting permission from Hizai, the people outside pushed the door and entered.

Dressed in a dark outfit and wearing an animal mask on his face.

Although he couldn't see his face clearly, Kakashi recognized who the other person was at a glance.

Tenzo.

In the past, it was an artificial wood retreat at the root of the Limit Ninja.

After he left the Shadows for a while, he took over the responsibilities of the Shadows in his place.

"The minister is here too."

Tenzo's voice came from under the mask, and he seemed a little surprised.

"Come here and talk about something. Why, do you want to report any important information here? ”

Kakashi asked casually.

Tianzang nodded, and said in a complaining tone: "Yes, since you left, minister, my side has been very busy, and I am so tired that I am almost out of breath these days." ”

But he had heard that after Kakashi temporarily broke away from the shadows, his daily life was very leisurely, and he could continue to collect guidance fees from his subordinates, and his life was free.

It's like a happy vacation, which makes him envious.

"Well, those who can work hard."

Kakashi comforted and patted Tenzo's shoulder and snorted.

Compared with the heavy work of the head of the dark department, guiding the life of Shangnin is indeed no different from vacation, which makes him gradually feel a sense of joy.

After reminiscing, Tenzo continued, "Hokage-sama, the situation on the side of the country of waves has changed. ”

Not caring that Kakashi was also here, Tenzo reported this information directly to Hizaki.

"What's going on?"

The day slash looked stunned.

Tenzo replied, "According to what the leader of the Thunder Light Regiment revealed to us, they have discovered the intervention of the Fourth Force in the Land of Waves. ”

"The Fourth Force?"

"Yes, it's the Purple Moon Clan, a gang of bounty hunters from the Purple Moon Crowd in the underground black market. Because they fought with the people of the Oni Country and were discovered by the people of the Thunder Light Regiment. According to the people of the Wave Country Peasants' and Workers' Order, they did not employ a gang of bounty hunters other than the Thunderlight Regiment. ”

In other words, the Purple Moon Crowd in the underground black market is employed by the fourth force outside of the Fire Country, the Wave Country, and the Ghost Country.

Appearing in the country of waves at this juncture, Tenzo doesn't think it's a simple accident.

As early as a few years ago, the Purple Moon Crowd was exterminated by the military of the Ghost Country, and their vitality was greatly damaged.

At this time, he dared to provoke the country of ghosts, which was obviously a little abnormal.

Tenzo was very skeptical that the ninjas and samurai who fought against the ninjas of the Oni Country belonged to the Purple Moon Clan, rather than the rest of the forces pretending to stir up new conflicts in the Wave Country in the name of the Purple Moon Clan.

After hearing this, Hizai frowned and fell into thought.

"What do you say from the Peasants' and Workers' League?"

The main stadium is in the country of waves, and the peasant and labor groups that now control most of the country of waves, their attitude will determine Konoha's next policy.

"They want our side to complete the agreement as soon as possible. The Oni Country has begun to stretch its palms to the entire territory of the D Region of the Wave Country, and the rest of the region is gradually being eroded by the power of the Oni Country. ”

This result was not unexpected by everyone present.

"Let someone from the Ministry of Communications reply over there, saying that Konoha will deploy relevant operations as soon as possible."

Hizai didn't hesitate for too long, and gave instructions to Tenzo.

"Yes."

Looking at Tenzo's vanishing figure, Kakashi also said to Hinata as well, "Well, I'm also taking my leave, Hokage-sama." ”

With that, Kakashi turned to leave.