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Chapter 261 The Person Who Appeared in the Raikage's Office

Sarutobi Asuma breathed a sigh of relief.

This time, Sarutobi Asuma brought his prized disciple Nara Shikamaru on a mission, which was a valuable experience for the disciple.

Sarutobi Asuma just didn't expect the Akatsuki members to be so powerful, and that guy named Kakuzu almost single-handedly defeated them!

fortunately…

Fortunately, at the crucial moment...

The village sent reinforcements.

Sarutobi Asuma's heart finally stopped pounding.

Just a moment ago, he was prepared to sacrifice himself.

The only pity was that his girlfriend, Kurenai Yuhi, was pregnant, and he might never see his child born. Unexpectedly, his long-deceased father appeared among the reinforcements and even saved him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't expect this either.

This time, the person they rescued was none other than their own youngest son, Sarutobi Asuma.

Kagura Akihara didn't let the other Hokage lead the team, but instead had herself and the First Hokage lead the rescue team. Perhaps she had anticipated this situation?

"Let's retreat!"

Kakuzu immediately called Hidan and they prepared to make a run for it!

Although Akihara Kagura had told them beforehand that everyone in Root was his man, Kakuzu still couldn't believe that the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was also one of Akihara Kagura's men!

however…

When Hashirama Senju appeared before Kakuzu, Kakuzu was plunged into utter despair; the nightmare from sixty years ago had recurred...

"It's nice to see you again, Kakuzu."

Hashirama Senju, facing people from his own era, was remarkably enthusiastic: "We didn't have a proper chat the last time we met..."

This last time...

It was during Orochimaru's time in Otogakure.

"I really don't want to see monsters from the same era..."

Kakuzu had no desire to see Hashirama Senju, nor did he want to talk to him. He was extremely worried about falling into Konoha's hands.

No matter how high Akihara Kagura's status is in Konoha, and he claims that Root is his territory, can he really be stronger than the resurrected First Hokage and Third Hokage?

pity…

Kakuzu had no choice but to resist.

"Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World!"

Vines and tree roots sprouted from the ground!

These vines and roots instantly bound Kakuzu and the four Earth Grudges, and even Hidan, who was standing nearby, was not spared!

Hashirama Senju captured Kakuzu and Hidan with a single technique, and escorted them back to Root with the Root ninjas, leaving only Hiruzen Sarutobi to deal with Asuma Sarutobi and his group of Konoha ninjas.

"What exactly is going on?"

Sarutobi Asuma looked at his father and pressed, "Did someone in the village use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to revive you?"

"Um."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Asuma Sarutobi, and he saw in him his son's stance when he stood in front of Shikamaru Nara during Kakuzu's attack. He sighed deeply, "Asuma, have you finally come to understand the meaning of Konoha's existence?"

"..."

Sarutobi Asuma lowered his head, picked up his dropped cigarette, and put it back in his mouth. He still wasn't used to his father's nagging: "Are you going to nag again? Your resurrection with the First Hokage must be a village secret, right? Hurry up and go back!"

"Hehehehe..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and chuckled softly, feeling even more relaxed than his own son, because he had also come to understand Kagura Akihara's attitude during this incident: "Then I'll head back now. I must properly guide the future of the village..."

"understood."

Sarutobi Asuma muttered something impatiently.

Perhaps because it was a rare opportunity to see his father, or perhaps because he didn't know when the next time would be, Sarutobi Asuma added almost unconsciously, "Oh, by the way, Kurenai and I have a child, and I'm planning to name the child Sarutobi Mirai..."

"I know about this..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, having stayed with Root for so long, was naturally well-informed. He spoke earnestly, "You must strive to be a good father, and not become like me, disappointing your children as their father..."

No, it won't.

Sarutobi Asuma shook his head, his gaze fixed on his father, and took a deep drag on his cigarette: "A child will not be disappointed in his father... Things that you don't understand when you're young, you'll understand when you grow up."

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed surprised by his son's answer, and shook his head with a chuckle, saying, "Hehehe... I'll be going now."

"..."

Sarutobi Asuma watched his father's figure disappear into the distance.

Nara Shikamaru stroked his chin, mimicking his father's thoughtful expression: "If the First Hokage and the Third Hokage were both resurrected, perhaps the Second Hokage and the Fourth Hokage would also have been resurrected through Edo Tensei..."

This is a big deal.

The appearance of each Hokage is a major event for the political situation in Konoha. Perhaps his teacher, Sarutobi Asuma, had not yet thought of this, but Nara Shikamaru had already thought of it. He also realized how much the resurrection of the Hokage would enhance the power of Konoha.

but…

Nara Shikamaru also didn't overlook another matter.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, took the Akatsuki members to Root, which means that these resurrected Hokage should all be staying in Root in the village. No wonder Root's authority has been constantly increasing, and it even suppressed the Anbu, which was directly under the Hokage, at one point...

While Nara Shikamaru was still pondering, Sarutobi Asuma put his hand on his disciple's shoulder and praised him with a light laugh: "Shikamaru, although you performed well this time, you'll need to continue your special training when we get back..."

"Yes."

Nara Shikamaru nodded heavily.

the other side.

Within the root base.

Kakuzu and Hidan have just been taken to the Root base.

A red-haired, bespectacled female ninja waved and led them deeper into the Root base: "Even if you are captured by Konoha ninjas, you don't need to worry about your safety. Lady Kagura will rescue you. However, you need to stay at the Root base temporarily to prevent the villagers from spreading rumors that are detrimental to Lady Kagura..."

"How did you know about our relationship with Akihara Kagura...?"

Kakuzu glanced at the red-haired female ninja with some surprise.

"You bear the curse mark left by Lady Kagura."

The red-haired female ninja immediately saw through the cursed seal on Kakuzu's body, and even revealed Kakuzu's secret: "You have five chakra convergence points on your body. Besides your heart, are other places also your heart?"

"..."

Kakuzu's eyes widened suddenly.

This little guy's senses are so sharp?

With just one glance, she saw through his secret?

"The roots will protect you."

Karin looked at Kakuzu and Hidan and instructed them, "Don't leave Root during this time. Once Kagura-sama returns, she will find a way to send you away."

"That would be perfect."

Kakuzu nodded and agreed.

"but…"

Karin hesitated for a moment before saying, "There's a guy in Root who's been trying to get information about Itachi Uchiha. He might come and ask you about it..."

"That guy said..."

Hidan impatiently tidied his hair, looked up and muttered, "We can tell you information about Itachi Uchiha."

Konoha Village.

The news of the arrest of two Akatsuki members did not escape the ears of some insiders.

At least Sasuke Uchiha from Root must have found out. He immediately ended his training and returned to Root, hoping to get information about Itachi Uchiha from these two people.

"Karin, I want to interrogate them."

Sasuke Uchiha made his request, saying in a deep voice, "The Akatsuki members must know about Itachi Uchiha. I need to extract information about him from those two..."

"Can."

Karin nodded, then added, "However, they are Lady Kagura's guests. Lady Kagura might need them for something after she returns, so we absolutely must not use violence against them..."

"I know."

Sasuke Uchiha nodded quickly, looked at Karin in front of him, and snorted coldly, "Hmph, I'm not stupid. How can I compete with you for the future leader of Root if I break the rules of Root..."

"You idiot..."

Karin rubbed her temples.

The entire Root organization knew that Sasuke Uchiha was competing with them for the future leadership of Root. It was not surprising that many Uchiha supported Sasuke, as he represented their avenger.

However, sulphur is not without its advantages...

The Heavenly Dao, Shisui, sided with her, which influenced many Uchiha.

but…

The current leader of Root, Akihara Kagura, is still very young!

the other side.

The Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village.

The Fourth Raikage, upon learning that Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, had disappeared after fighting with members of the Akatsuki, flew into a rage and summoned all the village's ninja to search for Yugito, lest the village's tailed beast be lost.

It just so happened at that moment.

The Fourth Raikage received a message.

The Hokage of Konoha, accompanied by Akihara Kagura, arrived in the Land of Lightning and headed towards Kumogakure, appearing to have ill intentions.

"What are Konoha's Hokage's assistant doing here?"

The Fourth Raikage couldn't quite understand Akihara Kagura's intentions. He would have preferred that Konoha's Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, visit him, since he at least had some connection with her.

"Should we try to keep him here?"

The Fourth Raikage had been collecting secret techniques and bloodline limits from various ninja villages throughout the ninja world, and he naturally coveted Akihara Kagura's Wood Release bloodline limit. In addition, it was widely known in the ninja world that Akihara Kagura was an experimental product.

Theoretically speaking...

By obtaining Akihara Kagura's body, one can obtain the secret of the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, which is the power of the God of Shinobi. Once one possesses Wood Release, it is enough to achieve any ambition!

Konoha Village has always regarded Sunagakure and Kirigakure, two major ninja villages, as its vassals, and together they have suppressed Kumogakure and Iwagakure with the power of the alliance. Isn't that all because of the Wood Release power in Akihara Kagura's body?

but…

That's precisely the problem.

Kagura Akihara has always displayed astonishing combat power. Since he appeared in the ninja world, he has never been defeated. He has even fought against a major ninja village on his own many times, and he always won a great victory.

Just as the Fourth Raikage was trying to use his not-so-skilled tactics to figure out if he could take advantage of Akihara Kagura's isolation to capture him or obtain his body, someone made a decision for him.

Raikage's office.

The Fourth Raikage walked in with a group of people.

The Raikage summoned his strategist left and right, opened the door to his office, and discussed the matter of Akihara Kagura: "The Hokage of Konoha came to the Land of Lightning alone, and that Wood Release kid's Wood Release bloodline limit..."

"Click, click..."

The sound of someone eating an apple came from Raikage's office.

An unfamiliar figure appeared in the office, sitting on the sofa that the Fourth Raikage liked to sit on, munching on an apple. When a group of high-ranking Cloud Village officials entered, he not only showed no fear, but even asked for other fruits.

"The apples from your Land of Lightning aren't crisp enough, could you give me some pears instead?"

Third update!

It's late again today...

I'm recommending a new book by the legendary author Baozai Ju from Group Nine...

Uchiha: Starting from the Imprisonment of Tobirama

In Konoha Year 44, a king of confrontation appeared in Konoha. Anyone who had strong feelings towards Uchiha Aoshui would be bound to him. As long as they were provoked by him, they would lose their abilities and gradually become nourishment for Aoshui.

The first person Uchiha Aokiji needed to conquer was Tobirama Senju, who was inside him…

(End of this chapter)