After Jiraiya's surprise attack on the Akatsuki base, contrary to everyone's expectations, Akatsuki did not retaliate. Perhaps Nagato also felt that attacking Konohagakure now would be futile, so they hadn't taken any action.
Although Akatsuki didn't target Konohagakure, it didn't mean they wouldn't target other ninja villages. Two days after the Jiraiya incident, a major event suddenly occurred in Kumogakure Village, shocking the entire ninja world.
The Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Yugito Nii, from Kumogakure Village was captured by Akatsuki. This was the second Tailed Beast to be captured after the One-Tail. For a time, even other Jinchuriki were feeling uneasy.
It should be noted that Yugito Nii was a perfect Jinchuriki, able to fully control the power of the Tailed Beast and even exert power greater than the Tailed Beast itself. Yet, even such a Jinchuriki was defeated by Akatsuki.
"Damn it, have you found any trace of those two?"
In the Raikage's office in Kumogakure Village, the Raikage was furious. There wasn't a single intact spot left in the room. He had always been very confident in his village's Jinchuriki, as both were perfect Jinchuriki. Even if he personally took action, he couldn't take them down.
Unexpectedly, the village he had the most confidence in was the second to suffer after Sunagakure Village.
"Sorry, Raikage-sama, we haven't found the two ninjas who took Yugito Nii yet."
The Raikage's secretary, Mabui, said apologetically. She felt very sympathetic towards Yugito Nii's situation but was powerless to do anything.
"Damn it, you bunch of useless fools!"
The Raikage couldn't control his explosive temper, constantly yelling at his subordinates. Even Killer Bee, standing nearby, had a serious expression.
Although he didn't have much contact with the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, they were both Jinchuriki from Kumogakure Village and had similar experiences. They would greet each other warmly when they met. He never expected that Yugito Nii would meet such a fate.
"Big brother, let me go. I will personally bring back the culprit who killed Yugito Nii to Kumogakure Village to apologize."
Killer Bee spoke up.
"No."
Without thinking, the Raikage immediately refused.
"The strength of Akatsuki is unfathomable now. You can't afford to have any accidents."
At this moment, the Raikage no longer underestimated Akatsuki. Yugito Nii's situation had deeply reminded him that he couldn't let anything happen to Killer Bee.
Compared to Yugito Nii, Killer Bee was the most important to the Fourth Raikage.
"Big brother."
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. You go back and stay put. I'll have people guard you 24/7. Remember, don't act rashly. I don't want you to leave my side again."
Although the Eight-Tails is the second strongest among the nine Tailed Beasts, Raikage no longer felt confident.
"Continue searching for those two people and have the other ninja villages cooperate with us. I believe that with such a major incident happening in Kumogakure Village, they should be alert now."
If someone as hot-tempered as Raikage could be alert, then others should be too.
"Understood."
With that, Mabui left and immediately began assigning tasks.
"If only I had listened to Hokage's advice and been more cautious, maybe this wouldn't have happened."
At this moment, Raikage felt an indescribable regret and frustration. The incident with Kazekage should have made him more vigilant, but he had blind confidence in his village's Jinchuriki, which led to this tragedy with Yugito.
"The Akatsuki organization has started to act. The world is about to descend into chaos."
In Konohagakure Village, all the higher-ups of Konohagakure gathered together. Even Jiraiya had gotten out of bed and stood solemnly beside Minato.
"I didn't expect their second target to be the Two-Tails."
Minato said with some surprise.
Although the Two-Tails wasn't very strong among the Tailed Beasts, Kumogakure Village still had the Eight-Tails and a very powerful Raikage. The fact that they dared to target the Two-Tails meant they weren't afraid of being discovered by the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and Raikage. In other words, they had enough strength to handle any unexpected situations.
Even if they were discovered, they were confident they could escape unscathed.
"According to the information from Kumogakure Village, the ones who targeted the Two-Tails were these two individuals."
With that, Minato took out two photos from a drawer and placed them in front of everyone.
"It's them?"
Jiraiya said with some surprise when he saw Kakuzu.
"Jiraiya-sensei, you know them?"
"Yes, that masked man, I once encountered him with Satoru. I told you about him before. He has five hearts and is a very troublesome man. To kill him, you have to destroy all five hearts in his body. And it's said that he is from the same era as the First Hokage."
"Hiss~"
Everyone gasped at Jiraiya's explanation. Whether it was having five hearts or being from the same era as the First Hokage, it was shocking.
"But that's not the most troublesome part. The most troublesome one is the other person, who claims to worship an evil god and has an immortal body. Even if his heart is pierced or his head is cut off, he can still live.
And his Ninjutsu is like a curse. As long as he gets his opponent's blood, any injuries he suffers will be reflected on his opponent. Satoru almost died at his hands once."
When they heard this, everyone frowned.
Kakashi looked at Hatake Satoru with a surprised expression.
"Although I didn't die at this guy's hands, I was seriously injured by him."
Seeing that a few people were focusing on him, Satoru explained.
"Here's a piece of advice: if you encounter this person, run as far as you can because you are no match for him."
"Even I can't handle him?"
Kakashi asked with a frown. He was now among the top five in terms of combat power in Konohagakure.
"If you can guarantee that you won't get injured in a fight with him, you can try. But trying might cost you your life."
Hearing Satoru's words, everyone fell silent.
"So, facing him head-on is not an option. You can only seal him."
(End of Chapter)