"How is this possible? Sunagakure has such a strong person?" In Root base, Danzo, who had just received the information, had a face full of disbelief.
He clutched the intelligence paper tightly and read it over and over again.
"Sunagakure has two mysterious Kage-rank strong people."
[Ninja No. 1: Using Kibaku Nendo, it is suspected of being a traitor in the Iwagakure. It can create flying clay and explosive dragons. One of the ninjutsu is powerful enough to destroy a ninja village.]
Ninja No. 2: Possesses exceptional puppetry skills, rarely seen in action, suspected to be a rogue ninja from the Sand Village, Sasori, grandchild of Chiyo Granny, once attempted to assassinate the Sandaime Kazekage.
[A mysterious kage-level powerhouse from the Sunagakure, possessing the ability to manipulate sand effortlessly. Capable of effortlessly blocking attacks from two other kage-level powerhouses. The wielded blade has the power to unleash mysterious forces, directly controlling all sand and easily countering the jutsu of Ninja No. 1.]
Danzo clenched the information with his fingers, and his expression became uglier.
The relationship between Suna and Konoha was not reliable. Originally, Root had planned to find a good time to attack the Sand.
But now it seemed that this idea was unrealistic.
To be able to stop two Kage-rank and even hold back, this Sand ninja was simply too terrifying.
It should be said.
Sunagakure hid it well!
Danzo was more afraid of that Sword.
According to intelligence, that Sword could also be Shikai.
This made Danzo think of Naruto.
Could it be that Naruto had something to do with that Kage-rank?
His suspicious personality once again began to doubt him.
The idea to dispel the idea of studying Naruto's Kekkei Genkai was once again revived.
...
In Hokage's office.
"Unbelievable. Sunagakure hid such a Ninja." Jiraiya and Tsunade looked at each other and could see the seriousness in each other's eyes.
Sandaime was smoking his pipe anxiously, and his eyes were full of uneasiness.
"Why have more and more experts appeared recently? Those two Ninjas who attacked Sunagakure are not simple either."
"They can create clay explosions and puppet techniques. Those two Ninja may be Akatsuki's people." Jiraiya frowned and whispered.
Seeing the gazes of Tsunade and Sandaime, Jiraiya explained, "I have been traveling around Shinobi world for the past few years. I have been collecting information. In the past few years, Akatsuki has been very active."
They are all made up of Kage-rank, and the success rate of completing the commission is 100%.
"I remember that you told me before." Tsunade's eyes flashed with a hint of realization.
"Yes, if I'm not wrong, these two Kage-rank experts are also members of Akatsuki."
The whole office of Hokage fell silent, and everyone had a serious look in their eyes.
"What will their purpose be?" Sandaime murmured.
"To make them send two Kage-rank, it can't be a tailed-beast, right?"
"If it is a Biju, then Konoha will also be their target."
...
In Root base.
"Sensei, I'm here." Naruto came into the room.
Danzo stared into Naruto's eyes and said, "Naruto, do you think there will be someone in this world who can have Shikai like you?"
However, he did not see any surprise or fear in Naruto's eyes. There was only calmness.
"Kekkei Genkai is too mysterious. It's hard to say." Naruto smiled slightly.
He had a general idea.
Presumably, someone's ability had been exposed.
"Is that so?" Danzo fell into deep thought, his fingers lightly tapping on the table.
Naruto waited patiently to the side, maintaining a perfect smile on his face.
It took a long time for Danzo to come back to his senses.
"I have a new task for you."
"Go to Sunagakure to gather information. Your Kekkei Genkai can hide well. This is your task. Don't expose your identity."
"Okay, Sensei." Naruto nodded.
"That's right, you must be careful. There is a powerful expert Kage-rank hidden within Sunagakure. Don't go head to head. You can leave now." Danzo instructed before closing his eyes to rest.
After Naruto left, Danzo opened his eyes, revealing his muddy eyes.
This time, he naturally had his considerations for having Naruto gather information.
Firstly, he wanted to use the mysterious expert to probe out Naruto's full strength.
For Naruto, who could control his vision, escaping was not difficult.
Secondly, he wanted to know more about the mysterious expert.
Once Naruto showed any suspicious aspects, Danzo would not hesitate to start the next step.
Walking out of Root's base, Naruto reached out to block the dazzling sunlight.
"Sunagakure? It seems that Shukaku has been exposed." Naruto looked through the commission, and his expression gradually became serious.
"There are two mysterious Kage-rank powerhouses. This world is getting more and more interesting."
He chuckled, got up, and walked out of Konoha.
Outside Konoha.
Itachi and Kisame were walking in the forest.
"Itachi, we will be arriving soon." Kisame looked at Itachi with a smile.
He and Itachi had been partners for a while.
They cooperated with each other and gradually put down their guard.
Kisame also really regarded Itachi as a teammate that he could entrust to.
"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it," Itachi said softly.
The purpose of this trip was only to probe the information, but they did not hide their tracks at all.
Itachi wanted to know about Sasuke's current situation, and he did not know if Sasuke had become stronger.
And what about the current higher-ups of Konoha?
I heard that Tsunade took office.
He must appear and warn Konoha that he is not dead yet, and not touch Sasuke.
Kisame did not know why Itachi appeared so arrogantly, but out of trust in his companions, he did not ask.
Just as they were walking through the forest, a purple figure quickly appeared in their line of sight.
"What is this?"
In their line of sight, the figure turned around and rushed towards them.
Blue veins appeared all over his body, and his face was as ferocious as a ghost. His eyes were filled with bloodlust.
"What kind of monster is this?" The expressions of the two changed slightly, and they did not dare to be careless.
"Suiton - Mizu Bakudan lit." Kisame was the first to attack, and a simple Suiton struck the monster.
The ghost paused, and in the next moment, Itachi's Kunai cut across his neck.
"Ka." His muscles turned up, and purple blood flowed out. It was very scary.
However, the ghost's body was still the same, and it clawed at Itachi's head.
Suddenly, Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan appeared, directly pulling the monster into a basic genjutsu.
"Peng." However, as if he heard a light sound, the ghost's figure only trembled slightly before continuing to slap Itachi's head.
Itachi used Kawarimi no Jutsu to escape, forming a seal.
"Katon - Gōkakyū no Jutsu." The fire swallowed the ghost and the fire overflowed, quickly burning the ghost into ashes.
"It's over, what a strange monster!" Itachi and Kisame looked at each other and sighed in relief.
But in the next moment, applause sounded in the air.
"It's amazing." They looked up and saw Naruto lazily sitting on a branch, the corners of his mouth curved into a teasing smile.
"Uzumaki, Naruto?" Itachi said somewhat uncertainly.
"Isn't that our goal?" Kisame was also stunned.
From the information, it could be learned that Naruto was only thirteen years old, yet he managed to avoid their perception?
What kind of monster is this?
Konoha is a cradle for geniuses.
"Buzz." The monster that turned into ashes suddenly became chaotic, forming a purple thread that fell into Naruto's hand.
"Is it Shion's subordinate? Is there anything you want to tell me?" Seeing this, Naruto understood and placed the thread near his temple.
In the strange eyes of Itachi and Kisame, the purple thread drilled into Naruto's brain like a worm.
All kinds of predictions about Shion appeared in the sea of Naruto's mind.
"I see." Naruto looked at Itachi and Kisame, smiled, and waved.
"Hey, Mr. Itachi, I remember that you are a rogue ninja, right? Are you here to be a guest?" His expression was gentle, like a hospitable master.
Itachi and Kisame looked at each other and responded with a smile, "Yes, Naruto, can you pretend that you didn't see it and leave?"
Itachi came to Konoha for another purpose. He didn't want Naruto to stop his plan.
Although Kisame was strange, he didn't say anything.
"Get out of the way? That won't do. I'm very curious about you." Naruto said with a smile. His right hand was on Zanpakutō's waist.
The only reason Itachi came to Konoha was for Sasuke.
Sasuke was now Naruto's work, and he did not allow anyone to interfere.
This place was not far from Konoha, and Naruto could keep his word.
Naruto certainly did not expect that he would make a fuss.
Itachi and Kisame's target was Kyubi Jinchuriki.
Itachi was also distressed in his heart.
His purpose this time was only to let Konoha understand Akatsuki's purpose.
"Since you don't know how to appreciate favors, then sing a bit of hardship, Tsukuyomi." In the next moment, Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan was frantically circulating.
When Naruto's consciousness returned, he was already in a hellish scene.
He was tied to a cross, his limbs bound.
Itachi stood in front of him with a smile on his face. He held a sword in his hand.
"Welcome to my world."