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Chapter 266 Akihara Kagura has always been an Akatsuki spy planted in Konoha!

Outside Konoha Village.

A dozen or so Konoha ninjas wearing cloaks gathered here.

The kids from Team 3, Team 7, Team 8, and Team 10 have all grown up and are about to leave Konoha to search for Itachi Uchiha and Obito Uchiha.

Because Kurenai Yuhi, the Jonin captain of Team 8, is pregnant, Tsunade transferred a member of the Anbu named Tenzo to temporarily serve as the Jonin captain of Team 8.

"Are we the only ones?"

Team 10's Jonin captain, Sarutobi Asuma, was still shaken by the Akatsuki's strength, a cigarette dangling from his mouth: "This time, we're probably in for a tough fight..."

"Don't worry."

Team 7's Jonin captain, Kakashi Hatake, looked towards the village and waved, saying, "Our main role is to coordinate with the others..."

"Oh?"

Sarutobi Asuma turned around.

A group of Root ninjas dressed in elite combat uniforms and wearing animal masks walked out of Konoha Village. Leading them were Karin and a black-haired youth wearing a mask.

"People from the roots?"

Team 3's Jonin captain, Might Guy, walked over in surprise.

"Has the entire root system mobilized?"

Sarutobi Asuma glanced at the group of Root ninjas who had emerged, and sensed something was amiss: "There are at least twenty squads, right? That's almost the same number as the Anbu?"

"Shouldn't it have been about that long ago?"

Nara Shikamaru couldn't help but glance at his teacher, feeling that his teacher hadn't quite grasped the situation after what happened last time. Wasn't it normal for Root to have four reanimated Hokage with subordinates almost as numerous as the Anbu?

"..."

Naruto Uzumaki recognized Sasuke Uchiha at a glance and raised his hand to greet him, but then stopped himself, because the identities of Root ninjas were kept secret.

"Just follow behind us."

Wearing a cat-face mask, Sasuke Uchiha looked at Kakashi Hatake and said, "Root has some information about the Akatsuki organization. Once we find out the whereabouts of Itachi Uchiha and Obito Uchiha, I will send someone to inform you..."

"Can."

Kakashi Hatake did not refute this.

These four squads alone, along with the Root ninjas, numbered over a hundred. They quickly left Konoha Village and, using the information that Karin and White Zetsu occasionally exchanged, headed in a fan-shaped formation toward a former Uchiha clan stronghold!

According to the decision made by Uchiha Sasuke and the surviving clan members, Uchiha Sasuke plans to launch a revenge battle against Uchiha Itachi at the former site of the clan, so that Uchiha Itachi will understand how many mistakes he made back then!

"The Root will spread news about you throughout the ninja world."

Karin adjusted her glasses and agreed to Sasuke's request: "If nothing unexpected happens, Itachi should keep his promise, and Obito should also show up..."

Such a large-scale operation, coupled with the information relayed by White Zetsu, could not possibly have escaped the notice of Obito Uchiha and Zetsu. They immediately realized that something was amiss.

"Uchiha Sasuke is a follower of Akihara Kagura."

The White Zetsu revealed the information it had obtained from Awei: "Uchiha Sasuke has always wanted to kill Uchiha Itachi, and coincidentally, the five Hokage of Konoha wanted to use this opportunity to investigate the Akatsuki organization, which led to this large-scale operation..."

"A duel between Itachi Uchiha and Sasuke Uchiha is also in our interest."

Black Zetsu's hoarse voice spoke in a sinister tone: "Regardless of which of the two brothers emerges victorious, we will both obtain a pair of Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan..."

"But there are too many people."

Obito Uchiha felt uneasy, sensing that forcibly stopping them might cause trouble: "With hundreds of Konoha ninja mobilized, Itachi Uchiha is bound to lose, although that guy probably never even considered winning..."

"That's not a problem."

White Zetsu shook his head and mentioned another message that White Zetsu Awei had transmitted: "Akihara Kagura instructed us that the Root members will completely obey his orders. Anything can be conveyed to Karin through Awei. The information Karin gave us is that Uchiha Sasuke wants to make an appointment with Uchiha Itachi at a warehouse that was once a stronghold of the Uchiha clan..."

"I see..."

Obito Uchiha also remembered that place and nodded, saying, "That place is quite suitable for us to hide and observe..."

"By the way, what about that kid Akihara Kagura?"

Obito Uchiha inquired about Kagura Akihara's whereabouts.

"Still in Konoha, right..."

White Zetsu shook his head again and continued, "For Kagura, this is just an experiment. He wants to see how much power the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan can unleash after the winner of the duel between Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke..."

"Hmph, then let's arrange the duel between Itachi and Sasuke first!"

Obito Uchiha sneered and continued, "If Sasuke Uchiha can awaken his Mangekyou Sharingan in this battle, I will tell him the truth about the night of the Clan Massacre and lure him into becoming our ally in capturing the Tailed Beasts..."

"after all…"

"The Hidden Cloud Village is powerful, so capturing the Eight-Tails won't be easy."

Thinking of this, Obito Uchiha felt a pang of regret: "For the sake of our final plan to capture the Nine-Tails, we can't let Kagura Akihara reveal his identity and come to our aid..."

"Let Itachi Uchiha keep his appointment!"

Obito Uchiha clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "After this duel, we'll take the victor to capture the Eight-Tails!"

The land of rain.

The base of the Akatsuki organization.

A group of Akatsuki members were still waiting for orders to capture the Eight-Tails, as this was likely to be a collective operation. However, instead of receiving orders to capture the Eight-Tails, they received news that Sasuke Uchiha and the Konoha ninjas were conducting a large-scale search for Itachi Uchiha and that Sasuke Uchiha was challenging Itachi to a duel.

"It's time."

Itachi Uchiha had no intention of defying his fate.

Ever since the night of the massacre of his clan, he had been thinking about when he would die and how he should die at the hands of his younger brother.

just now…

Sasuke is already powerful enough.

Even if Itachi Uchiha used all his strength, he might not be able to defeat Sasuke Uchiha, and the probability of failure would be even higher.

That younger brother…

The only thing missing is a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, and the most secret part of the Uchiha clan: how to obtain the eternal Mangekyou Sharingan that will not cause blindness.

"Mr. Itachi."

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned and chuckled, saying, "I've heard that brat Sasuke Uchiha brought quite a few people with him..."

"Um."

Itachi Uchiha nodded slowly, not paying any attention to it.

If he wished, he could also use his Mangekyou Sharingan's Amaterasu technique to create a separate area for combat.

"I have to go keep my appointment."

Uchiha Itachi straightened his auspicious cloud-patterned black robe.

The location chosen by Sasuke Uchiha's younger brother was quite suitable; it would be a good burial place for Itachi Uchiha as well.

Kisame Hoshigaki followed behind Itachi Uchiha, seemingly without mentioning what he intended to do. Perhaps he was still monitoring Itachi on Obito Uchiha's orders.

The Akatsuki's huge base was now empty, with only Sasori, Deidara, Pain, and Konan remaining. This lineup would make it a bit difficult to attack Kumogakure.

They didn't seem to be able to do anything about it.

All we can do is wait quietly for news.

"The plan is finally almost complete..."

Payne looked at the Gedo Mazo behind him, all seven of its eyes were open, and his true form, Nagato, was now able to easily wield the power of the Gedo Mazo.

"yes…"

Konan's face still showed concern for Nagato's health. She nodded worriedly and said, "I hope everything will go smoothly... but your health..."

"It's okay."

Pain shook his head, his mind solely focused on their plan: "Once we fulfill Yahiko's last wish, we will change the entire ninja world..."

Payne understood what Konan meant and brought up their past reconciliation with their former enemies: "Remember what Hanzo the Salamander said? Death will not be the end of my life for me..."

"Hanzo..."

Konan frowned and, echoing Hanzo's words, began to persuade him: "We are still hoping that you will inherit Amegakure."

"..."

Pain remembered his promise to Hanzo of the Salamander and fell silent. Thinking about his physical condition and the plans he was carrying out, he continued to himself, "If the ninja world is completely at peace from now on, it doesn't matter who inherits Amegakure..."

"..."

Xiao Nan's expression dimmed slightly.

Outside the Akatsuki base.

Sasori and Deidara sat outside watching the rain.

Only the two of them remained as ordinary members within the entire Akatsuki base.

Deidara looked up at the rain curtain in the sky, muttering a complaint: "When are we finally going to attack Kumogakure? I've been hoarding quite a few works of art!"

"Go back and rest."

The Crimson Sand Scorpion's voice was about to control Hiruko to return.

"etc…"

Deidara suddenly called out to Sasori, "Sasori, someone's back! Come quick, someone's back!"

"..."

Sasori of the Red Sand glanced in the direction Deidara pointed.

In the rain.

Kakuzu and Hidan came into view.

These two members who had been captured by Konoha actually returned at this time.

Sasori's gaze swept back and forth between Kakuzu and Hidan, finally settling on Hidan. The Six Paths Puppet Masters had a way of communicating with each other.

"That guy..."

Hidan also noticed Sasori's gaze. He muttered something to himself, clearly not expecting that there was someone like him in the Akatsuki organization.

and…

This person seems to be an old member of the Akatsuki organization, Sasori of the Red Sand, who was most trusted by Pain. He was also a puppet of Akihara Kagura, just like himself.

"Hey, Kakuzu, Hidan..."

Deidara never hid his curiosity, nor did he care about other people's dignity: "I heard you were captured by the people of Konoha. You're a disgrace to Akatsuki. But how did you escape?"

"You bastard!"

Hidan immediately revealed a fierce look, reached out and pulled up the scythe on his back, ready to fight Deidara!

"alright."

Kakuzu stopped Hidan with a single sentence, saying coldly, "Hidan, we have more important things to ask Konan..."

This is not something the two of them should do.

This was what Akihara Kagura, who sent them back to the Akatsuki organization, instructed them to do.

Although Kakuzu didn't know why Akihara Kagura had sent them to question Konan and Pain about an important matter, Akihara Kagura was hiding not far from the Akatsuki base and would be arriving there soon.

Just as Kakuzu, Hidan, Deidara, and Sasori were noisily heading inside, a frog hopped and skipped behind them into the Akatsuki base…

Inside the frog's belly.

Jiraiya stroked his chin, his brows furrowed deeply: "Why did Kakuzu and Hidan return to Akatsuki? Weren't they imprisoned in Root?"

Although Jiraiya was very curious about this question, he was fortunate to have Kakuzu and Hidan to guide him, which allowed him to find the Akatsuki's base.

Forget it.

Let's return to Konoha to ask this question.

The most important thing now is to infiltrate the Akatsuki's base, find Konan and Nagato, and stop them from continuing the Akatsuki's plan to collect the Tailed Beasts.

When the frog hopped into the Akatsuki base, a small white snake followed behind it, slowly crawling into the Akatsuki base as well.

As the white snake crawled into the Akatsuki base, Akihara Kagura's figure emerged from the shadows and then slowly sank back into them, quietly infiltrating the Akatsuki base.

Inside the Akatsuki organization's base.

Konan was not surprised to learn that Kakuzu and Hidan had returned.

Since Akihara Kagura is their spy, she will definitely send back Kakuzu and Hidan, the two Akatsuki members.

but…

Kakuzu suddenly asked Konan and Pain a question: "That guy named Akihara Kagura also claims to be a member of Akatsuki, is that true?"

"!!!"

Before the Akatsuki leader could speak, Deidara immediately snapped, "What a joke! How could that guy possibly be a member of Akatsuki?!"

"!!!"

Inside the frog's belly.

Jiraiya, who overheard this news, was utterly shocked.

Inside the little white snake's body.

Orochimaru, who overheard this news, sneered.

All eyes turned to Konan and Pain, eager to hear the answer from them, especially Deidara, who looked very angry with his pouting cheeks!

"Yes."

When Pain heard Kakuzu mention Akihara Kagura's admission of her identity, he simply admitted it as well, completely disregarding the uproar this news would cause: "About ten years ago, Akihara Kagura joined the Akatsuki organization and became an Akatsuki spy planted in Konoha..."

"..."

Everyone present felt a chill run down their spines.

A spy for the Akatsuki?

Is Akihara Kagura an Akatsuki spy planted in Konoha?

That kind of person…

How could he possibly be a spy?

"Akihara Kagura has been secretly passing on important information to us."

Pain looked at the Akatsuki members present and explained earnestly, "In order to capture the most dangerous Nine-Tails, we have never revealed Akihara Kagura's identity..."

Second update!

Everyone, go to bed early!

(End of this chapter)