Pakura didn't know whether to feel disappointed or furious.
At this moment, she stood there trembling in anger. After a long while, she finally calmed herself and asked the question burning in her mind: "Then why are you and your companions here?"
"It's simple," Kirito replied, his voice calm. "We've known about the plans of Kirigakure and Sunagakure for a while now, and we waited for this moment. Only when you've been completely betrayed will you sever all ties with the village. What do you think? Since you've been betrayed by the higher-ups of your own village, I believe you can relate." Kirito spoke with frankness.
Pakura was stunned. "You were also betrayed by your village?"
"Of course. Do you think I slaughtered the Sarutobi and Shimura clans for no reason?" Kirito nodded.
At that moment, Deidara and Sasori approached, having dealt with the Mist Ninjas on both sides of the mountain path.
Deidara casually said, "Brother Kirito, the Mist Ninjas have been handled, and Sasori's collected some decent materials."
Sasori glanced at Pakura before turning to Kirito, "How's it going on your side?"
"It's nearly done," Kirito replied with a slight smile, turning to Pakura. "So, what's your answer?"
Pakura frowned and asked, "What happens if I refuse?"
Kirito shook his head. "It won't end well. Our organization has invested a lot of time in you. If you refuse, the two beside me won't let you leave. And even if you escape, where will you go? Back to Sunagakure? You'd likely die even faster there. The high-ranking members, led by the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, won't tolerate a threat like you remaining alive."
"Those bastards," Pakura growled, clenching her fists so tightly her knuckles cracked.
Her rage made her body tremble, her chest rising and falling with heavy breaths.
After a long moment, she exhaled deeply and said seriously, "Fine, I agree to join you, but I have a condition."
"Speak freely. As long as you complete the tasks assigned by the organization and don't betray us, we won't interfere with your other activities," Kirito replied nonchalantly.
"I'm going to kill Rasa and those traitors in the Sunagakure leadership," Pakura said through gritted teeth.
"Don't worry, you'll have the opportunity. You're not the only one who wants Rasa dead. Others are already working on it," Kirito replied, tilting his head towards Sasori with a knowing smile.
Pakura's eyes widened as she recognized Sasori. "Is that…?"
"This is Sasori of the Red Sand, a puppet master once hailed as a genius in your Sand Village," Kirito explained with a smile.
"Tch!" Sasori clicked his tongue in annoyance and turned away arrogantly.
"I never imagined even you would join this organization. It seems this group is more formidable than I thought," Pakura said with a deep breath, still in shock. She then added, "Granny Chiyo is always thinking about you, Sasori."
Since Chiyo and her brother Ebizo retired shortly after Sasori's defection and did not participate in the Kirigakure incident, Pakura didn't harbor much resentment toward Chiyo.
"Alright, enough talking. This place is close to the Hidden Mist Village, and after all the commotion we've caused, it won't be long before more Mist Ninjas show up," Sasori said impatiently, sensing the urgency of the situation.
Kirito smiled again. "They won't just show up soon—they're already here."
As soon as Kirito finished speaking, a large plant-like structure emerged from the ground beside him.
"Kirito, the Mist Ninjas have arrived, and they're being led by the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi," White Zetsu said with a gleeful tone, clearly enjoying the situation.
"What will you do?" Black Zetsu asked Kirito.
At that moment, a system notification rang in Kirito's mind:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering the system options.]
1. Meet Mei Terumi and receive a Senzu Bean as a reward.
2. Meet Mei Terumi and flirt with her in front of the Mist Ninjas. You will be rewarded with three Senzu Beans.
3. Meet Mei Terumi and defeat her in front of the Mist Ninjas. You will be rewarded with Armament Haki.
4. Turn a blind eye, flee, and receive Viagra 9999.
[Rewards can be stacked. Please choose.]
"Mei Terumi, huh?" Kirito smiled. "Since we're here, how can we not properly greet the new Mizukage? Sasori, Deidara, the Hidden Mist Jutsu can obscure vision, and since you two lack sensory abilities, take Pakura and leave first. I'll catch up."
Deidara and Sasori exchanged glances. "We'll wait for you up ahead, Brother Kirito," Deidara said before summoning two giant clay birds.
With that, Deidara, Sasori, and Pakura took off.
Before leaving, Pakura hesitated for a moment, her cheeks tinged with a light blush. "Thank you for saving me earlier. Please be careful."
After they departed, Black Zetsu spoke, "We'll retreat as well."
With that, the large plant structure sank back into the ground.
Shortly after, the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, arrived with a squad of Mist Ninjas.
She had emerald green eyes, long curly reddish-brown hair that partially covered her right eye, and pink lips. Her blue tube-top dress hugged her body, accentuated by a white belt around her waist. Though she was in her twenties, not quite as mature as in later years, she had already grown into a stunningly beautiful woman.
"What happened here?" Mei Terumi asked in disbelief, staring at the corpses of Mist Ninjas strewn across the mountain path. It was clear she hadn't been informed of the plot to ambush Pakura.
Then her eyes landed on Kirito standing at the end of the path. She murmured, "Red clouds and black robes… You're with the Akatsuki."
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for earning a Senzu Bean.]
Hearing the system prompt, Kirito shrugged with a playful smile. "I'm just passing by. I didn't kill these people. Do you believe me?"
Before Mei Terumi could respond, the 'White-Eyed Killer,' Ao, stepped forward and addressed her solemnly.
"Mizukage-sama, this is Kirito Uchiha, one of the most dangerous criminals from Konoha since Uchiha Madara. He single-handedly slaughtered the Third Hokage and the elites of the Sarutobi and Shimura clans."
"He is a master of genjutsu and is known as the 'Phantom God of Konoha.' It's said that his illusion techniques rival those of Uchiha Itachi."
Mei Terumi raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed. "So the rumors are true. Not only are you still alive, but you've also joined the Akatsuki. Our Mist Village has a long-standing enmity with your group. If that's the case, we can't let you leave."
With a sly smile, she raised her hand and pointed at Kirito. "At the very least, let me give you a taste of my Melting Kiss."
(End of chapter)
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