Naruto the Genius

Chapter 242 Attack on Konoha
While Naruto was preparing, Akatsuki was also preparing. The masked man finally persuaded Sasuke to join Akatsuki through a lot of truths and his eloquence, and successfully made Sasuke open his Mangekyō Sharingan. However, since Sasuke was a new member and had a relationship with Naruto, the masked man would not let him come to Konoha.

The remaining tailed beasts are only the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails. Without the power of the curse seal, Sasuke survived several life-and-death struggles before finally using the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan to capture the Eight-Tails. When he was sealing it, he realized that the capture had failed. Killer Bee, who can fully control the tailed beasts, would have found it very difficult for Sasuke to capture the Eight-Tails with his current strength. If Sasuke had not used Amaterasu at the last minute, he would have been killed by the Eight-Tails.

Now, apart from the few people on Sasuke's side, there are only four people left in the Akatsuki organization. After discovering that the capture of the Eight-Tails failed, they started discussing in front of the golem again. Kisame said, "It seems that the capture of the Eight-Tails failed. What should we do next? The most important thing is the Nine-Tails." Pein said, "Leave the Nine-Tails to me, just go to Konoha directly." Kisame said, "I have to remind you that the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki is much stronger than the Eight-Tails, even if you..." Pein said, "I know, we have fought each other before, but don't worry, just leave it to me." Kisame said, "I hope my worry is unnecessary, I hope you don't get killed."

With that, Kisame left. Although Pein said it very easily, he was actually worried in his heart. At the highest point of Rain Village, Tendo Pein looked ahead. Although it had always been like this before, Konan behind him saw Pein's worry and slowly walked up to him and said, "What are you worried about?" Pein said, "He was able to kill several people with one move, and he was able to easily evacuate Rain Village with two people. He has an extraordinary reputation among the big countries. What kind of strength does such a guy have?"

Xiaonan said: "You don't have to worry too much, because Payne has never failed."

A voice appeared behind them: "Even so, it still won't work if you rely on yourself." Xiaonan turned around and saw that it was the masked man. Xiaonan said: "When the time comes, I will also assist him, if we join forces." The masked man said: "Even so, it still won't work, judging from the previous fight with him." Xiaonan said: "The Nine-Tails Jinchūriki is so powerful, how should we deal with it." Pein said: "Even if we plan to send more people, there is no suitable candidate under the current situation."

The masked man said, "Indeed, we have lost a lot of combat power now, and Sasuke has just joined, so it is not suitable for us to go to Konoha. So, I have to go with you now." Pein said, "Then, let's go to Konoha now. The Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki is in Konoha now." The masked man said, "In order to prevent interference from the miscellaneous soldiers, it is better to go with Zetsu. His technique is more suitable for this kind of thing." Pein said, "It shouldn't be necessary. We can just use that technique to solve it in one go, and there shouldn't be any stronger opponents in Konoha."

The masked man said, "Have you forgotten the two men you fought last time? One of them seems to have been your teacher. He looks very difficult. Moreover, they already know you to a certain extent. If there are other people interfering, it will be even more difficult to capture the Nine-Tails." Although Nagato was willing to obey the masked man's command to a certain extent, the relationship between the two did not seem to be friends. After a rough discussion, Konan and Pain Six Paths went directly to Konoha without paying attention to the masked man and others.

When Konan and Pein arrived, the masked man and Zetsu were already waiting outside Konoha. Seeing the barrier outside Konoha, Pein asked, "Will this barrier be sensed once you enter it? Why was Itachi able to enter it before?" Zetsu said, "Because Itachi was originally from the Anbu of Konoha, and he knew this barrier very well, so he could enter it." Pein said, "I also have my own way." The masked man said, "No, it's no longer necessary, just attack directly."

Konan asked, "Why? Didn't we usually sneak in to capture the tailed beasts before? If we force our way in, wouldn't it increase the difficulty of the mission?" Pain said, "Konan, do as he says. That guy's strength will definitely cause a big commotion even if we succeed in capturing him. The previous method is completely meaningless, and we can only resort to forceful attack." The masked man nodded and said, "Then let's start now!"

The Animal Path Pain immediately cast the "Summoning Technique", and a huge monster with the Rinnegan appeared out of thin air and directly crashed into the wall of Konoha. Hearing the loud noise, the Konoha ninja in charge of vigilance shouted: "Oh no, there is an enemy attack!" Then, their screams were heard. The surrounding Konoha ninjas heard their voices and rushed over. However, there were only a few more screams. The nearby jonin immediately realized that something was wrong, and stopped those ninjas who wanted to continue rushing over and said: "Don't panic, if you rush over rashly, the result is likely to be killed. Report the situation here to the Hokage-sama."

At this time, the perception team was already reporting to Tsunade. The ninja in charge of perception said to Tsunade: "Hokage, the northwest corner of the village has been attacked by enemies, and there are many of them, and they are constantly entering the barrier. Preliminary judgment is that it is very likely Akatsuki." Tsunade thought to herself: "Akatsuki? Then their target is - Naruto." She slapped the table and said: "Quickly notify Kakashi and Jiraiya, and let them rush over as quickly as possible. Also, call Naruto to the office!"

Naruto, dressed in white, suddenly appeared in front of Tsunade and said, "Hokage, are you looking for me because of Akatsuki?" Shizune was rushing out to inform others. Tsunade said, "Naruto, Akatsuki's target is very likely you. From a strategic point of view, it's best if you don't show up." Naruto continued, "However, Akatsuki's strength is unfathomable. Although we already have some intelligence, there are not many ninjas who can be sure of defeating them. It can even be said that there is no other candidate in Konoha who can defeat them by personal strength."

Tsunade said excitedly: "But, Akatsuki's target is you. What if they catch you?" Tsunade closed her eyes and bowed her head and said: "Jiraiya and Kakashi will be there soon. As the Hokage, I will also fight to protect Konoha. I will definitely defeat Akatsuki. By then..." Naruto said: "Even if they win in the end, Konoha will definitely pay a huge price. I don't want to see the Third Hokage's things again."

(End of this chapter)