CH 254

Just as the Third Kazekage was hiding not far away from Konohagakure, waiting for an opportunity to move.

A few thousand meters away from Sunagakure.

The Amegakure ninjas wearing special sun-protective clothing were hiding in the desert.

The ones leading them were...

It was the two Amegakure ninjas that Aoba saw outside Hanzo's residence that day.

These two Amegakure ninjas were both Amegakure Jonin.

Apart from them.

Most of these people were Chunin.

As for Amegakure's leader, Hanzo, he did not come personally.

Overall.

The combat effectiveness of this Amegakure squad was not too strong.

"Stop."

The Jonin, who was walking at the front, raised his hand. After his order came out, all the ninjas stopped.

"We will set up camp here."

The Jonin immediately said. His eyes saw Sunagakure which was made of sand and tall rock walls from the horizon of the desert.

If they continued to walk forward.

They were bound to be discovered.

After all, the ground was full of yellow sand. There was not even a little cactus, and there was almost no shelter.

Once someone appeared in the vicinity of Sunagakure, they would immediately be discovered by the sentries.

"Yes!"

The ninjas took out dim yellow tents from their military bags and began to build here.

The weather in the desert was hot during the day and cold at night. The temperature difference between day and night was great.

This brought great trouble to the Amegakure ninjas.

They had consumed a lot of energy.

They had almost been roasted to death during the day, and now they had to feel that cold feeling again.

"I really don't know why Hanzo-sama listened to Danzo and attacked this Sunagakure. This kind of broken place is not as good as our Country of Rain." The two Jonin complained about Country of Wind's harsh climate along the way.

"That's right, I also feel that Country of Wind is inferior to our Country of Rain. Even if our Country of Rain is covered in rain all year round, at least we do not lack water. This dry land can be said to be even worse than our Country of Rain." The leading Jonin nodded in agreement.

"I feel that the main reason why Hanzo-sama did not come personally was that he did not fancy this crappy place like Sunagakure. If the target of the sneak attack was Konohagakure, Hanzo-sama would definitely come personally." The Jonin continued.

"It's not like that..."

The leading Jonin obviously knew more inside information. He turned to look at the Amegakure ninjas who were busy building tents behind him. After making sure that no one could hear their conversation, he turned his head and stared at Jonin's companion beside him.

"Hanzo-sama didn't come here because he didn't value Sunagakure..." The leading Jonin shook his head, his face serious as if he had some inside story.

"What is the reason for that?" The other Jonin became even more curious.

"Because the interior of our Country of Rain is not peaceful. There is a new strength that is rapidly developing. Although it is still in the budding state, it has already made Hanzo-sama feel threatened." The leading Jonin lowered his voice.

"You're talking about that organization..." The other Jonin immediately widened his eyes. He had also heard of this matter. Not long ago, an organization that hoped to establish a bridge of hope that led to world peace through communication between people appeared in the Country of Rain. It sounded like a group of naive children gathering together to do something, and he did not take it too seriously. He did not expect that Hanzo-sama would actually take it seriously.

"It's not like you don't know Hanzo-sama's character..." The leading Jonin's voice became lower and lower. It was obvious that he had already touched upon a domain that was difficult to say.

"I know, Hanzo-sama is a cautious person. Otherwise, he would not have asked us to guard his residence 24 hours a day. In fact, I have no idea what this means. Hanzo-sama is far stronger than us, guards!" The other Jonin continued. During this period of time, they had finally come out to do a mission. They were able to exchange some words with each other. If they were still outside Hanzo's residence, they would not dare to say such words.

"Hanzo-sama's caution is only a part of it. Other than this, Hanzo-sama still has some side that even he himself is not aware of, but I have been by Hanzo-sama's side for more than ten years, so I can see more clearly." The leading Jonin took a deep breath and slowly said, "Hanzo-sama is already a great elder in the Ninja World. He has been conferred the title of 'Demigod' a long time ago. This makes him act like an elder when facing a young ninja. He will give pointers to a talented young ninja, but all of this has a premise..."

"What premise?" The other Jonin had already been guided to this side by the leading Jonin's words. A big question mark appeared in his head.

"That is that the other party will not threaten Hanzo-sama's position!" The leading Jonin said in a deep voice.

"I understand!" The other Jonin nodded. He stared at the leading Jonin with wide eyes and said, "According to the information I received, in the organization known as Akatsuki, there is a person who has the Rinnegan that only the Six Path of the Six Path have!"

"That's right. It's these eyes that make Hanzo-sama feel an unprecedented threat. You should know that Hanzo-sama is only known as 'Demigod', not the true god like the Sage of the Six Paths!" The leading Jonin said.

"So that's how it is..." When the other Jonin heard this, he was inexplicably glad. Fortunately, he did not have enough potential to be targeted by Hanzo-sama. Otherwise, he might not have lived to this day.

"Don't tell anyone about this. Otherwise, we will all be killed." The leading Jonin warned.

"Don't worry, I understand. You haven't said anything, and I haven't heard anything. Our purpose in coming here is to break through Sunagakure's defense. We will launch a surprise attack tomorrow morning!" The other Jonin said.

"We can't do it tomorrow morning."

The leading Jonin shook his head. He immediately stood up and looked at the Amegakure ninjas behind him.

"After you build the tent, immediately rest. When it is midnight, we will immediately launch a sneak attack on Sunagakure, taking advantage of the time when the enemy's defense is the weakest!"

The leading Jonin immediately instructed. His voice was unquestionable and firm. He already had a very serious idea about the sneak attack.

"Yes!"

The ninjas immediately nodded in agreement, indicating that they had received the order.

...

On the other side.

Outside Kumogakure outpost.

In a direction very close to Kirigakure.

Seven figures quickly shuttled through the forest. Their speed was extremely fast it was as if the entire forest was retreating.

These seven people were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

Along the way, they had been inquiring about news about Satsuma Rentaro.

However, they had not received any information about this.

Just as night was about to fall.

They came to the rear of the Kumogakure outpost. They did not get too close to the Kumogakure outpost. Instead, they watched the Kumogakure outpost from afar and hid their bodies in the woods.

"Boss, I think we should catch someone to ask about the situation. Rentaro was taken away by Gasshi. Now that we don't have any information about him, it means that he must be in Kumogakure's camp!" Suikazan Fuguki said to Biwa Jūzō from the side.

"Well, let's see. Find a chance to catch someone and ask. The kind that is best not to be discovered." Biwa Jūzō pinched his chin and thought. His sight could see the lively crowd outside of the outpost not far away, but he had not thought of what kind of person to catch and ask.

"Boss, I have an idea. Don't you think that Kumogakure is fighting with Konohagakure? If we catch a ninja, they will probably find out immediately. Maybe it will affect Rentaro. Why don't we catch a normal person at the outpost? Maybe they won't notice it at all." As Munashi Jinpachi spoke, he rubbed his hand against Shibuki.

"I think what Jinpachi said makes sense. Kumogakure is here to fight. The ordinary people in the outpost should be people who came with Hari in the past. If they go missing, it will definitely not attract any attention." Kurosuki Raiga nodded in agreement.

"I also think that it makes sense. In this forest, even if ordinary people go missing, it is possible that they will be taken away by beasts. They may not attract any attention at all!" Akebino Jinin pandered.

"Okay, then let's catch an ordinary person!"

Biwa Jūzō immediately felt that the words of these teammates were very reasonable, so he focused his eyes on the Kumogakure outpost and instantly noticed two ordinary people who were not wearing ninja clothes.

The two ordinary people were discussing something in front of the Kumogakure outpost. From the clothes they were wearing, it looked like the regular clothes prepared for Kumogakure ninjas. They were not their own clothes.

"En..."

Biwa Jūzō nodded and immediately set the two people as targets.

"Finding ordinary people in this stronghold is really troublesome!"

......

"It's them!"

Biwa Jūzō felt that if he took away an ordinary person, the ninjas in the Kumogakure outpost might not only not look for them, but might also be grateful to them.

Just as he made his decision.

The ordinary person in the Kumogakure outpost took a step forward and walked into the forest not far away. There was no one else around him.

"The opportunity has come!"

Biwa Jūzō's eyes lit up and his figure suddenly flashed. He rushed in the direction of the ordinary person.

The other people among the seven ninjas smiled when they saw this scene. No one cared.

They all knew Biwa Jūzō's strength.

It was just capturing an ordinary person.

There wouldn't be any problems at all.

...

A few minutes ago.

At Kumogakure outpost.

The leader of the Kumogakure envoy group was also the Kumogakure Advisor. He was wearing Brei's regular clothes. After all, his staff officer uniform had not been dry yet, so he needed to dry it for more time. He had to wear it tomorrow when he went to Konohagakure.

In front of him was a staff officer from the Kumogakure envoy group.

This staff officer was borrowed from the Country of Lightning.

Negotiations were known for being tough.

This staff officer's ability would be of great help to their Kumogakure emissary delegation.

It was just...

This staff officer actually had a cold after the big spray in the day, and he was not feeling good.

"This is what happened..."

The Kumogakure Advisor was explaining to the staff officer what he had discovered. Then, he said, "I suspect that those two Konohagakure's Anbu were an arrangement of Kirigakure ninjas. Moreover, the person who did it should be Satsuma Rentaro who drowned us today. I just don't know whether he was caught by Gasshi or not."

"Hmph! It would be better if Gasshi killed this kind of person! Advisor-sama, I agree with your judgment. I also think that the matter of Konohagakure Anbu was done by Kirigakure's ninja. Now, I will go take a look at the situation of the tree. Maybe I can find some clues. This way, I will be able to report to the Country of Lightning Daimyo and ask him to pressure the Country of Water." The anger in his heart had reached an extreme level. He had followed the envoy once, but he did not expect that the biggest enemy was not Konohagakure, but Kirigakure.

"It is in the front direction. I will let Brei escort you there." The Kumogakure Advisor said.

"I won't trouble Brei with such a small matter. I'll be back soon. There won't be any problems."

The staff officer waved his hand and walked directly toward the direction of the broken tree.

Just as his figure walked into the forest, a figure appeared behind him and grabbed him directly.

"Who?"

Before the staff officer could see what was happening, he felt his body lighten. Then, with a wave of dizziness, he directly appeared in another forest.

Bang!

His body was rudely thrown out and heavily fell to the ground, making his body, making his already cold and feverish body even more unbearable.

"Who are you people?"

The staff officer said coldly. When he was in the Country of Lightning, he was known for daring to say anything, and he didn't even know what fear was.

Suddenly.

He looked at the people around him.

Each and every one of them had a strange appearance.

There weren't many people around.

They seemed to be fiendish, but he wasn't afraid at all.

"So it's Kirigakure ninjas!"

The staff officer's gaze fell on the foreheads of the seven ninjas. His tone suddenly became strange. He had just suspected that all of this was done by Kirigakure ninjas. Now, these Kirigakure ninjas appeared.

This was simply a confession without a fight!

In the face of such a situation.

This staff officer was even more confident in his heart.

In his opinion.

He has mastered the handle of Kirigakure.

He stood on the side of reason.

As a person who worked in a daimyo mansion all year round, he did not realize that his words and actions would anger the ninjas who had killed countless people and had blood on their hands.

"I invited you here just to ask you something. If you know, just say it. If you don't know, just say you don't know."

Biwa Jūzō still carried out the idea of not easily making enemies with others. This was taught to him by Rentaro.

As long as he completed his goal, it would be fine.

Everything else was secondary!

"Do you know where Satsuma Rentaro is?" Biwa Jūzō asked directly, his eyes burning as he stared at the staff officer.

"Oh? You are looking for Satsuma Rentaro? Why do you ask me about the matter of your Kirigakure?" The staff officer's lips curled into a mocking smile. When he heard the name Satsuma Rentaro, the anger in his heart reached another height. After all, in his opinion, these things were all done by Satsuma Rentaro.

"Because Satsuma Rentaro was taken away by your Kumogakure ninja, Gasshi." Biwa Jūzō maintained his most basic rationality as he spoke to this staff officer.

"Hahahahaha!"

When this staff officer heard this, he immediately raised his head and laughed out loud.

He looked extremely comfortable.

"So Satsuma Rentaro was captured by Gasshi!" The staff officer stared at Biwa Jūzō coldly and said word by word, "I can tell you responsibly that Gasshi will definitely kill him!"

As soon as this staff officer finished speaking.

The faces of the seven ninjas turned cold, and their bodies were filled with dense killing intent.

"Everyone, calm down."

Biwa Jūzō forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart and suddenly raised his right hand. He pulled out the Kubikiribocho from his back and instantly swung it in front of the staff officer.

"I advise you to think carefully about what you should say. I'll ask you one last time, where is Satsuma Rentaro?"

Biwa Jūzō's tone became colder and colder. He had been thinking about Satsuma Rentaro all this time and chose to believe in Satsuma Rentaro. He did not offend Kumogakure in order to save Satsuma Rentaro.

However.

If Satsuma Rentaro died just like that.

He would feel guilty for the rest of his life!

Now his original personality had returned.

As long as he was given a little more chance.

As long as Satsuma Rentaro was still alive.

He would do his best to save Satsuma Rentaro!

"Hahahahaha, are you threatening me?"

The staff officer straightened his neck. He had seen all kinds of evil people in the daimyo mansion. He had heard all kinds of threats. These harsh words were not even worth mentioning to him.

"I saw with my own eyes that Satsuma Rentaro was taken away by Gasshi. As long as he was taken away by Gasshi, he would undoubtedly die!"

When the staff officer said this, his tone paused for a moment. Then, he put on an extremely irritating look and said a sentence that made the Seven Ninja Swordsmen collectively angry.

"However... even if Gasshi did not kill that kid, I will definitely not let him go!"