As everyone knows.
Jiraiya has always been an excellent teacher.
Regarding the level of instructing his students, Jiraiya is certainly top-notch. At the very least, his students tend to cause more trouble than those taught by others.
Currently, Jiraiya is feeling a severe headache, a very severe one.
Nagato and Konan's Akatsuki organization is capturing tailed beasts on a large scale in the ninja world, giving the impression that there is a grand conspiracy within Akatsuki; meanwhile, Akihara Kagura is adding fuel to the fire, making it seem like Konoha is ready to launch a new round of ninja world war at any time.
"Don't worry."
"We can consult Kakashi and the old man on this matter."
Jiraiya decided to help Tsunade solve the immediate problem, believing that Akihara Kagura bringing back the Fourth Raikage wasn't a big deal: "Kakashi and the old man are aware of Kagura capturing the Mizukage and Tsuchikage, we can learn from their experience…"
"…"
Tsunade could only sigh helplessly.
As expected.
Just as Jiraiya predicted.
Neither Hatake Kakashi nor the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen were particularly surprised by Akihara Kagura capturing the Fourth Raikage. They even proactively offered detailed solutions, from how to placate the Fourth Raikage to how to make him sign an agreement.
"As long as we are careful and don't let Danzo find out…"
As Sarutobi Hiruzen, reincarnated through the Edo Tensei, said this, he suddenly realized that his old friend Shimura Danzo had been dead for two or three years, and his own reincarnated body was Danzo's corpse.
"I understand."
Tsunade still believed that Danzo was alive.
Many people in Konoha thought that Danzo was still alive, just under house arrest in the Root and had completely retired. Even the two retired advisors didn't want to see him, perhaps regretting the harm done to the Third Hokage.
Following Kakashi and Sarutobi Hiruzen's advice, Tsunade led the Anbu out of Konoha to greet the arrival. Unfortunately, she couldn't block the news from the Root as Hiruzen did because the person who captured the Fourth Raikage was the current leader of the Root.
This meeting was somewhat novel for Tsunade.
The last time she met the Fourth Raikage, he had taken by certain village's secret technique, and a group of Cloud ninjas was being pursued by by certain village. One of the Cloud ninjas was about to die from the secret technique, and it was only thanks to Shizune beside Tsunade that he was saved.
Unexpectedly…
When they met again…
She was now the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, and the Fourth Raikage was already a prisoner.
"Long time no see, Lord Raikage."
Tsunade greeted the Fourth Raikage cordially.
"Tsunade…"
The Fourth Raikage still had some anger on his face.
Even though he submitted to protect the Cloud Village, he was unwilling to bow to Konoha so easily, even if it meant death!
However, Akihara Kagura had no interest in their conversation. After a brief greeting, he returned to the Root base. Having been away for these days, he still had many things to do.
In the office.
As soon as Akihara Kagura closed the door.
White Zetsu Awei emerged from the ground and brought up the first matter: "The last time, you recalled the four Hokage, allowing Obito to escape safely and facilitating Akatsuki's plan. Obito is very pleased…"
[System Prompt]: [Recalled the four Hokage to Konoha, preventing them from pursuing Uchiha Obito (76th time), task completed, reward: Uchiha Obito's combat experience.]
"…"
Akihara Kagura frowned.
Uchiha Obito's resources had been exhausted.
Over the past two or three years, Akihara Kagura had extracted all of Uchiha Obito's abilities by repeatedly utilizing the four Hokage to pursue him.
This meant one thing: Uchiha Obito, who had always looked down on him, was no longer of much use.
"Obito also wants you to send Hidan and Kakuzu back..."
White Zetsu Awei noticed Akihara Kagura's displeasure and immediately interrupted himself, softly asking: "Young man, what's wrong?"
"I'm fine."
Akihara Kagura slowly shook his head.
Although White Zetsu Awei conveyed Uchiha Obito's orders, the work system had not issued any tasks, indicating that the system also hoped Akihara Kagura would change jobs.
However...
Uchiha Obito clearly had never considered this.
"Then I will proceed to the second matter…"
White Zetzu Awei continued to relay the order from Uchiha Obito to Akihara Kagura: "Obito also wants Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi to start their duel as soon as possible..."
"Understood."
Akihara Kagura nodded again and waved his hand, saying, "I will handle this matter as soon as possible. By the way, Awei, go tell them that I can now resurrect Uchiha Madara at his peak."
"Is it possible now?"
"Yes."
Akihara Kagura touched his forehead and said in a low voice, "But I still need a powerful sacrifice. Hopefully, they can provide me with a strong White Zetsu with abundant life force..."
"Understood."
White Zetzu Awei quickly burrowed into the ground.
Knock, knock, knock...
There was a knock at the door.
The first person to come and see Akihara Kagura was not Karin but Uchiha Sasuke, who had been waiting for news from Akihara Kagura. He wanted to get Akihara Kagura's permission to seek revenge.
Uchiha Sasuke requested in a deep voice, "I want to kill Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito, to complete the Uchiha clan's revenge..."
"Granted."
Akihara Kagura agreed, pulling out a ninjutsu scroll and tossing it to Uchiha Sasuke: "I heard about your impressive performance during my absence. This is what I obtained in Cloud Village. You and Kakashi should train with this technique together..."
"This is..."
Uchiha Sasuke opened the scroll.
It was the secret technique of Cloud Village, the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
In the entire Konoha, only Uchiha Sasuke and Hatake Kakashi were suitable for training in this secret technique, as they were the most proficient in Lightning Release techniques.
Undoubtedly, the Lightning Release Chakra Mode would significantly enhance their combat power.
Leaning on his desk, Akihara Kagura stated his condition: "Learn this technique first, then go complete your revenge..."
"Understood."
Uchiha Sasuke nodded lightly.
Since joining the Root, Uchiha Sasuke had always felt that his path to revenge was smooth and that his life was finally on the right track.
Many people thought his life was on track.
Even Uchiha Obito, no longer being hunted by the four Hokage, believed that things were going well. The Eye of the Moon Plan had begun to proceed in an orderly manner.
One-Tail, Two-Tails, Three-Tails, Four-Tails, Five-Tails, Six-Tails, Seven-Tails—the Akatsuki organization had successively captured these seven tailed beasts, leaving only the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails.
There was a small issue with the Eight-Tails.
Although Cloud Village had been attacked by Akihara Kagura and even the Fourth Raikage had been captured, the Akatsuki still faced some pressure in launching a full-scale attack on Cloud Village.
Therefore,
The Akatsuki needed to concentrate their forces.
Akatsuki base.
Uchiha Obito had some regrets, regretting that he didn't fully utilize Akihara Kagura.
"Hmph, if I had known earlier that Akihara Kagura had taken over the Cloud Village, I should have had him bring out the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and hand him over to us..."
"It doesn't matter."
"Now there are only two tailed beasts left..."
Black Zetsu also lamented the smoothness of their plan, a smile appearing on half of its face: "As long as we gather the last two tailed beasts, we can resurrect Madara and activate the Eye of the Moon. To ensure Kagura doesn't encounter any problems when capturing the Nine-Tails, the Akatsuki will handle capturing the Eight-Tails..."
"Hmph, I hope everything goes smoothly!"
Uchiha Obito frowned, a hint of unease in his eyes: "Konoha still has four reincarnated Hokage. Even if Akihara Kagura stands with us and helps us capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the plan might still encounter some complications..."
"..."
Black Zetsu chuckled darkly and reminded Uchiha Obito: "I've already made thorough preparations. When Awei last reported Kagura's information, it was confirmed that Kagura could revive Madara in his prime..."
"As long as Madara is revived..."
"No one will be his match..."
"Not even the First Hokage, Hashirama, could stand against him!"
Everything...
Is under control.
Now, as long as the Akatsuki members gather, they can attack the Cloud Village, capture the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer Bee, and have Akihara Kagura secretly resurrect Uchiha Madara!
Then...
Cause havoc in Konoha!
With Uchiha Madara and Akihara Kagura together battling the four reincarnated Hokage, Nagato and Uchiha Obito will capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Naruto Uzumaki. After reviving the Ten-Tails, they will use Nagato to resurrect Uchiha Madara with the Rinnegan!
At that moment...
Eye of the Moon Plan will be fully realized!
At that moment...
Everyone will know the truth of the Ninja World!
Black Zetsu, thinking about its meticulously crafted plan, smiled even more sinisterly. It had already sent White Zetsu Awei to inform Kagura to secretly resurrect Uchiha Madara in his prime through the Edo Tensei.
As for the sacrificial offering...
Isn't White Zetsu Awei the offering?
Konoha Village.
Root Base.
White Zetsu Awei brought back Uchiha Madara's corpse, looking somewhat dejected because it had received orders to become the sacrificial offering.
"Farewell, young one..."
White Zetsu Awei sighed deeply, delivering Black Zetsu's message: "The main body has ordered me to be the sacrificial offering for the Edo Tensei to resurrect Lord Madara..."
Whoever wants to turn you into a sacrifice should themselves become a sacrifice."
Akihara Kagura responded without even lifting his head, seemingly not considering Awei's sacrifice at all, which made White Zetsu Awei feel a surge of emotion almost akin to tears.
"Young one."
White Zetsu Awei didn't fully understand this feeling, lacking human physiological functions, and asked earnestly: "Do you know what it feels like to cry?"
"You won't need to understand in the future."
Akihara Kagura raised his head, glanced at the corpse brought by White Zetsu Awei, and took out a sealing scroll: "Alright, from today onward, as long as Madara's corpse is in our hands, we will hold the initiative in this world."
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