Witty Naruto Life

Chapter 257 Raikage Wants to Save His Sworn Brother
“It’s not just Itachi Uchiha, there’s another culprit who wiped out the clan,” Sasuke said in a deep voice. “He was a member of the Akatsuki organization who called himself Madara Uchiha.”

"So, you're an avenger?" Princess Tianxin said softly, exhaling a cold breath towards Sasuke.

Sasuke remained unaffected and denied her conclusion: "No, I'm helping myself as well as others."

"My comrade is being threatened by the Akatsuki. Once I learn Sage Mode, I will help him wipe out this organization!"

Princess Tianxin remained silent, scrutinizing Sasuke with a somewhat strange gaze.

His scent was captivating, but mixed with complex emotions... What a strange brat.

"Understood, come in with me." Princess Tianxin said leisurely, her graceful body sliding into the cave entrance, and gesturing for Sasuke to follow.

Suddenly, Sasuke spoke up: "Wait!"

The woman turned around.

Sasuke paused for a moment and said, "I want to be in real-time contact with my comrade so I can know his whereabouts at any time."

Sasuke's request is similar to saying in modern terms, "Hey, Sage Mode, send Naruto and me a cell phone so we can talk anytime."

He hoped that Naruto could have a specific means to contact him proactively so that he could provide timely support.

Princess Tianxin narrowed her eyes, chuckled, and shook her head: "That'll have to wait until you learn Sage Mode. Besides..."

She moved slightly closer to Sasuke and said, "I wouldn't mind sharing some information with you for free after you succeed."

"What intelligence?" Sasuke instinctively became wary.

"Hehe, information related to Akatsuki... As I just said, everything will reach the ears of the White Snake Sage."

Princess Tashin was well aware of the recent Five Kage Summit, and knew that the information she shared would prompt Sasuke to rush over immediately to provide support.

The situation is even more critical than Sasuke imagined.

But she won't tell Sasuke right away, after all, she hasn't tasted the flesh of an Uchiha yet, hehe.

Yes, Princess Tashin does not believe that Sasuke can pass the White Snake Sage's trial.

Looking at the silent Sasuke, the slender woman asked, "So, are you still going to come in with me?"

Sasuke gazed silently into the depths of the cave, like a person lying on a cliff staring into the abyss.

Then, he said to the woman calmly, "I understand. Lead the way."

The two disappeared into the darkness, one after the other.

……

Time returns to the present.

Yunyin Village.

Unlike Gaara, who was engaged in a fierce battle with Pain, the Raikage and his group had already returned to their own ninja village.

But what followed was devastating news.

"Something terrible has happened, Lord Raikage!"

As soon as he entered the office, Raikage A frowned upon seeing two captain-level Jonin barging in.

"I just got back and I was in such a rush. If outsiders saw us, they'd think we were some loose organization!" Ai scolded, looking at the two men who were covered in sweat.

One of the captains said, "Lord Raikage, Killer Bee has been taken away by the Akatsuki!"

"what?!"

Ai was shocked and couldn't help but slam his giant hand on the table, instantly smashing a large hole in it!
He panicked.

"Why was Bi defeated by Akatsuki? Wasn't he in Cloud Thunder Gorge?!"

Ai was horrified, and at the same time, Naruto's image appeared in his mind.

Did this kid really guess right?
"Lord Killer Bee was taken away in Thundercloud Gorge," another captain succinctly recounted the events.

In short, two people dressed in Akatsuki robes used explosive clay to take away Killer Bee in his Eight-Tails form in one fell swoop, and also collected all the debris floating on the sea surface.

"Damn it! Which rogue ninja from which village did this?!"

Without hesitation, Ai immediately set off for Yunlei Gorge with the two captains.

Half an hour later.

After surveying the scene, Lei Ying stood on the lake, his anger rising to his head.

He was not only angry at Akatsuki's actions, but also regretted that he had rejected the Hokage's proposal at the Five Kage Summit.

If the agenda is approved, he can now begin the pursuit with the intelligence.

But he still needs to negotiate with Konoha first.

"Xi, Darui, each of you lead a small team, departing from the southeast and southwest respectively, to track down the traces of 'Akatsuki'!"

The two replied in unison, "Yes, Lord Raikage!"

Just then, he saw Kirabi's two apprentices, Karui and Omoi, rushing toward him.

"Lord Raikage!" Karui stumbled, nearly losing control of the car. "I heard that Master was captured by Akatsuki. Is that true?"

Before Ai could speak, Omoi, who was chewing on a lollipop, stopped Karui: "You are being very rude... Lord Raikage, please forgive her rudeness."

“But now it’s not a matter of being rude or not, is it?!” Karui’s expression was somewhat agitated.

Ai's mood grew irritable, and he said to the two of them, "Go back first, and await my orders later." He strode back, at which point Omoi couldn't help but ask, "Lord Raikage... the agenda for the previous meeting should have been approved, right?"

As the apprentices of the person in charge, they naturally understood the content of the Five Kage Summit.

If intelligence has already been obtained
But then Ai hesitated. He looked somewhat conflicted, and his expression revealed a hint of embarrassment.

At this moment, even Karui noticed something was wrong, and she tentatively asked, "It didn't pass? This agenda item?"

Ai looked at the two of them again, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "You should know the attitude of Cloud Village, right?"

"The original consensus among the higher-ups was to refuse, and most people tacitly agreed that Konoha had ulterior motives. Now you've suddenly changed your minds?"

Lord Raikage believed that his two disciples were being unfair to his historical records.

Karui's heart sank, but she was indignant and stubbornly said, "But didn't everyone say that these agendas would most likely pass... after all, most of the Shadows agree with them."

Her voice trailed off, as if she noticed the increasingly grim expression on the person in front of her.

Ai fell silent. Although he represented the will of the majority of the village during this trip to the Five Kage Summit, and it was reasonable from the perspective of Kumogakure to refuse Konoha, he was, after all, Bi's sworn brother.

It's impossible for Ai not to regret it now; he's even more distressed than his two disciples, to the point that his heart is breaking.

"Don't worry, you two, I will definitely bring Bi back to Kumogakure!"

"I will communicate with Konoha, even if it comes at a cost!"

He led everyone back to Yunyin in a flurry of activity, moving at an incredible speed, his footsteps creating thunderous sounds.

Immediately afterwards, he convened a brief but urgent meeting and reached a consensus with the senior management.

After the meeting, Ai instructed his secretary, "Quickly connect with Konoha; I need to speak with the Hokage immediately!"

"Yes."

The entire Raikage Building sprang into action, filled with the sounds of hurried footsteps and conversations, creating a tense atmosphere that permeated the surrounding area.

Soon, the secretary connected to the Hokage Building via online television.

The road conditions were similar to those of the Raikage. Tsunade and her group had just returned to Konoha when they immediately received an online chat invitation from the Raikage.

Hokage's office.

The man in white had the others move the television over, and Tsunade took the opportunity to stop Naruto and Sakura, telling them to wait there.

"Since you're already here, you two can come along."

Naruto's heart sank. Akatsuki's actions had come as promised, and they had indeed chosen to attack the Eight-Tails, which meant that Obito had been telling the truth.

The question is, what gives him the confidence not to lie to himself? Naruto instinctively senses that there's more to the story, but he can only leave it at that for now.

"Understood, I will connect with the Raikage with you." Naruto nodded.

He tugged at Sakura, and the two adjusted their positions next to the TV so that their faces wouldn't appear on the screen.

Turn on the TV and connect.

Raikage A appeared before everyone with a serious and worried face. He nodded to Tsunade and said in a deep voice:

"I'll get straight to the point. The Akatsuki kidnapped my brother. One of them is said to be able to use explosive clay, and the other is wearing a mask,"

At this point, Ai took a deep breath and slowly said, "I hope Konoha can put aside past grievances and sell us information about these two people."

So it's coming after all... Naruto noticed Tsunade's gaze on him and quickly whispered, "We won't sell. Tell him to withdraw his original vote, or everything is off the table!"

Killer Bee's disappearance became a bargaining chip in Konoha's negotiations, and Naruto wanted to take the opportunity to overturn the previous decision and make Akatsuki's intelligence completely transparent.

Tsunade paused, then turned to A: "We've said before that we'll either share all the intelligence at once, or we won't share any intelligence at all."

“I understand, but my brother’s life is hanging in the balance, and there’s no time to consult the other Shadows!” Ai’s tone became somewhat agitated.

After hearing this, Naruto whispered, "Have him immediately connect with the other Kage and reconvene the Five Kage Summit online."

Tsunade's eyelids twitched, and she lowered her voice to ask, "This is not in accordance with procedure."

"Forget about procedures, as long as the Five Kage agree, isn't that enough?"

The two were having a private conversation when they suddenly heard the Raikage say, "Hokage, is that Naruto Uzumaki next to you?"

"Let me tell him directly!"

After exchanging glances, Tsunade stepped forward and said, "The five great nations must unite to deal with Akatsuki, and Konoha's agenda must be approved."

"You convened the Five Kage online to advance this matter, and I'll tell you some useful information,"

"I think this exchange is very fair."

But Ai sighed deeply on the other end of the television: "But I can't do it right now! Bi's situation is very dangerous; every second of delay increases the risk for him!"

Online meetings take time, and reaching a consensus among the five Kagemus also takes time.

Ai was frantic with worry.

Naruto: "Then let me ask you, how are you going to show us your sincerity?"

"What if we provide you with information first, and then you go back on your word? Are we just trying to get something for nothing?"

He needs the Raikage's assurance, and he needs to make sure that assurance isn't just empty promises.

As they were talking, Naruto saw the Raikage opposite him stand up.

The next moment, he pulled out a chair and bowed to Naruto at a ninety-degree angle, three times in total!
(End of this chapter)