Night fell once again.
The man who claimed to be the Toad Sage left Konoha and headed for the unknown path.
He gambled his life for investigating.
At this time, the Konoha is quiet, and except Tsunade, no one knew about it.
They enjoy peace, but they never know how many people have sacrificed themselves for this peaceful peace.
Tsunade was a little lost and soon returned to the Hokage Office. At this time, Shizune was helping Tsunade with her affairs.
After the Hokage ran, she naturally has to replace her in doing the job as she is the Hokage's assistant.
Seeing Tsunade has returned, Shizune hurriedly come towards her.
But before she got close, she smelled a strong smell of sake on Tsunade's body.
As she was drinking from morning to night, how can there be no smell of sake on her body?
"Tsunade-sama! How can you drink like this..." Shizune said reproachfully.
If it is the usual, Tsunade would begin to pretend to be a fool to avoid Shizune's wrath.
But this time, Tsunade did not.
On the contrary, she was frowning, and she seemed to have something on her mind.
Shizune has followed Tsunade for many years, so she naturally knows what her every gestures means.
Every time Tsunade showed such an expression, it means that something really worried her.
Seeing this, Shizune only sighed faintly.
Putting Tonton on the side, Shizune picked up a piece of clothing and put it on Tsunade's body and then silently accompanied her.
"Shizune..." Tsunade suddenly speak.
"Huh? Tsunade-sama, what's the matter?"
"I bet he will die."
"What?" Shizune asked in confusion.
She didn't understand why Tsunade would suddenly talk about this.
Tsunade lowered her head and continued: "Jiraiya went to Akatsuki's headquarter alone to investigate. I bet he will die. Do you think he will be all right? After all, I will lose every bet."
After Tsunade said that, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Tsunade-sama..."
When Shizune saw this, she didn't know what to say.
Tsunade's appearance may be able to fool others, but for Shizune, it is clearly that she is extremely worried.
"That big idiot will definitely come back..."
After Tsunade finished speaking, she fainted.
Shizune was startled, and quickly hugged Tsunade.
"Hah, you drink too much sake. Are you already drunk?" Shizune complained.
But when she saw the tears in Tsunade's eyes, Shizune could no longer complain.
"Tsunade-sama...Ah..."
Shizune sighed, and then left with Tsunade in her arms.
If she wanted to complain, she can only leave it to tomorrow.
...
Konoha Hospital, Kakashi's ward.
Knock.
There was a knock on the door.
"Please come in."
A masked Anbu came in, and when Kakashi saw him, he smiled and said: "Tenzō, you are here."
The Anbu took off his mask and said, "Kakashi-senpai, why did you call me to come over?"
"Well, the case is, it is estimated that I will be hospitalized for about a month. During this time, I want you to lead Team 7 to perform missions."
"This... Kakashi-senpai, it's just a month. Why you want me to lead Team 7?" Yamato asked in confusion.
"Actually, I already thought about this for a long time before deciding. Right now, Naruto has a good relationship with the Kyūbi, so there is no rampage incident. However, it is also difficult to ensure that he can control the Kyūbi and he may rampage when he tried to control the Kyūbi. Your Wood Release is the best way to control Naruto when he rampaged and you can also protect Naruto by following him. After all, the Akatsuki is getting more and more restless."
Kakashi explained the reason to Yamato, and Yamato finally understood.
"So it's like that. I understand."
"As for the Anbu's affairs, leave it to Taiga for the time being. If there are any problems that can't be solved, then tell Taiga to come and find me."
"Yes, Kakashi-senpai!"
"Okay, you can go."
After getting Kakashi's order, Yamato left and arranged the matter in Anbu.
On the hospital bed, Kakashi put his hands on the back of his head, lying on the bed comfortably.
'Danzo's matters have been resolved, so it is also the time to deal with the Shinobi of the Root. But, I don't want to spend a lot effort to deal with the Root. With that said, I need someone who has ability to conquer the Root. Shisui is the best candidate. It seems that it is time for Shisui to return. But if Shisui comes back, then Itachi should almost be finished too.'
Kakashi kept thinking in his heart.
On the other side, somewhere in the Land of Earth.
It is rainy at this moment.
Itachi sat alone on the cliff, quietly looking at the city in the Land of Earth in the distance.
The Land of Earth is one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, but it has a completely different climate from the Land of Fire.
There are desolate rock walls everywhere.
Making this place looks a bit depressed.
No one knew what Itachi was thinking, and at this time, a tall figure jumped out from nowhere and landed in front of Itachi.
He was holding an exaggerated big sword with a bandage on it.
And above the big sword, is a red-haired old man.
"Have you finished capturing Yonbi? Kisame, I told you to be gentle with the elderly."
"This is not an ordinary elderly person, Itachi-san. Controlling my strength to not kill him is already my limit." Kisame said.
"Forget it. Let's just go back to the leader to seal it." Itachi said and then turned around and leave.
Kisame didn't care about Itachi's attitude, and walked behind Itachi.
In a cave.
A phantom of Pain emerged, followed by the huge Gedō Mazō.
The sealing began again, but there are only six people on the ten fingers left.
Pain, Konan, Itachi, Kisame, Obito, and Zetsu.
"There are really fewer and fewer of us now." Kisame said with a smile.
"Ah, what Kisame-senpai said is right, but it doesn't matter even if there are few people. After all, the rest of us are very amazing. Hahaha." Obito said in strange tone.
Kisame glanced at Obito, but didn't answer.
Itachi also looked at Obito while thinking, 'What was hidden under that yellow spiral mask?'
'Why does this man who claims to be Uchiha Madara pretend to be like this?'
'If I can finish him, maybe I can go back to the village soon?'
Itachi's gaze attracted Obito's attention.
The Sharingan under the mask looked back at Itachi.
Itachi then looked away faintly.
Seeing this, Obito's face under the mask frowned slightly, 'This guy really makes people feel uneasy.'
After three days, the sealing was completed.
Pain's indifference voice sounds.
"We have sealed four Bijū, and Gobi has been captured by Deidara before he died. In a few days, we will seal it together. I will personally take Rokubi myself and Nanabi will be handed over to Tobi and Zetsu. As for Hachibi..."
Pain looked at Itachi and Kisame, and then said, "Hachibi will be handed over to you two."
"Hachibi? Leader is really good at us. Hachibi will surely be a very good opponent." Kisame said with some excitement.
However, Itachi did not say anything.