This ti, the Chunin Exam, Kumogakure will also dispatch one Jinchuriki, along with nurous elite ninjas, to Konoha.
However, Kumogakure only expressed strong dissatisfaction toward Konoha, without showing any intention to take action against Konoha.
But relying on Rasa's understanding of that bunch of black devils.
These guys will definitely seize the opportunity to loot Konoha when it's in crisis, just like when they took the chance to steal the Byakugan back then.
Now that Orochimaru has taken the initiative to seek cooperation, for him, this is also a good thing.
Orochimaru is also one of the Sannin; if he is willing to act, he will definitely be able to hold back one of Tsunade or Jiraiya.
At that ti, the pressure faced by Sunagakure will certainly be reduced by a lot.
Now, the two have also started to seriously discuss the specific items of cooperation.
The general content is that Rasa will be responsible for dealing with Tsunade, and Orochimaru will be responsible for diverting Jiraiya.
As for distracting Jiraiya, Orochimaru still has so confidence in that.
Then the other personnel from Sunagakure will carry out destruction against Konoha, and the ninjas of the Sound Ninja Village will set up a barrier, allowing Rasa to face Tsunade alone.
After Konoha completely falls into chaos, Orochimaru will take the opportunity to seize the Sharingan.
"Orochimaru, Tsunade is not an ordinary dical ninja. Facing Tsunade alone, I don't have the confidence to win in a short ti," Rasa's expression was extrely solemn. As the Kage of a village, he dared not underestimate Tsunade in the slightest.
"If at that ti I cannot take down Tsunade in a short ti, once other ninjas co to support, I will fall into the encirclent of Konoha ninjas," He absolutely had no plan of being trapped by a barrier on the enemy's territory.
After all, he knows Flying Ninjutsu. If he can't win, he can still flee. But if trapped by a barrier, then there will be no escape.
"I naturally know this," Orochimaru smiled faintly.
"Tsunade suffers from hemophobia," He revealed Tsunade's biggest secret to Rasa.
However, even if he told him, the success rate of Rasa's operation was not high.
After all, Konoha is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.
Others might not know, but he knows that Konoha once had a genin who almost kicked all the mbers of the Seven Ninja Swordsn of the Mist to death.
So he didn't have much hope for Sunagakure's plan. He just wanted to seize enough Sharingan amidst the chaos.
Especially Uchiha Itachi's younger brother...
'Chaos is the best ladder.'
"Hemophobia? Isn't that ridiculous!", Upon hearing this, Rasa widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.
He couldn't believe that Konoha would choose such a ninja to serve as Hokage.
But Orochimaru used to be Tsunade's teammate...
"Can you guarantee that?", Rasa's eyes shimred with a sharp gleam.
Orochimaru nodded with a smile and began to explain, "She developed it during the war. I was by her side at the ti, and besides, you should've also noticed, right? Ever since the Third Shinobi World War, Tsunade hasn't had any battle records."
After hearing this, Rasa believed it a little.
At this mont, he couldn't help but feel a trace of contempt in his heart.
'A village's Kage actually fears blood? It's simply laughable.'
'If Tsunade really suffers from hemophobia, then taking her down will be a piece of cake.'
Thinking of this, Rasa's face already showed an excited expression.
'Sunagakure... will beco great again in my hands.'
"All right then, Lord Kazekage, let us wish for a pleasant cooperation," Orochimaru raised the wine cup in his hand.
"Pleasant cooperation!", Rasa likewise raised his, gently clinking cups with the other party.
'Now that Sunagakure is in the shadows, Konoha is in the open, I also know Tsunade's fatal weakness, and with Orochimaru's assistance, this operation, the advantage is mine.'
Seeing the smile on Rasa's face, Orochimaru's smile also grew increasingly sinister.
'This Kazekage... seems like a decent partner.'
'Quite honest...'
"Kazekage-dono, as your partner, I will give you one last suggestion."
"What suggestion?"
The smile on Rasa's face slightly faded.
"The waters of Konoha run deep. You may not be able to grasp them."
"What do you an?"
"There's a rcenary organization called 'Akatsuki.' Perhaps, you could ask them for so help."
———
In a certain dim, cave-like space.
There sat a huge humanoid monster. The monster had nine eyes, all tightly closed. Its color and body resembled withered wood, with ten pillar-like objects protruding from its back.
Though extrely ferocious and terrifying in appearance, there was no sign of life, as if it were rely a shell.
From the monster's outstretched hands, several fingers emitted vague illusions.
This was Akatsuki's Illusionary Lantern Body Technique.
Among those silhouettes, the one in the lead was the leader of the Akatsuki—
Pain!
"Rasa of Sunagakure hired us to deal with Konoha," Pain's voice was devoid of sorrow or joy, revealing no emotion.
"Sunagakure, huh?", A hunched illusion let out a hoarse voice, "Don't assign this mission to . I'm afraid I won't be able to resist turning Rasa into my collection."
"How much did he pay?", A figure showing only its eyes spoke the question he cared most about.
"If we blow Konoha to the heavens, my art will definitely receive unprecedented praise," A yellow-haired brat shouted excitedly.
Pain ignored their questions and instead looked at Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi was the greatest enigma in Akatsuki. Everyone had their own reasons for joining Akatsuki, but only this guy, Pain still didn't know what he truly wanted.
That masked man who claid to be Uchiha Madara once told him that Uchiha Itachi was a spy sent by Konoha.
However, Pain didn't fully trust that guy either, as they were using each other from the beginning.
Besides, it was obvious the two had a grudge. After all, the day Uchiha Itachi joined Akatsuki, he said he ca to kill the masked man.
But ever since they t a few years ago, Pain hadn't seen that masked man again.
Maybe he died, who knows.
And Pain, who regarded himself as a god, had confidence in suppressing all Akatsuki mbers.
A pair of Mangekyō Sharingan, nothing to be feared.
But this mission was also a good opportunity. If that guy really was a spy, he wouldn't mind teaching him a painful lesson.
"Uchiha Itachi, this mission will be handled by you and Kisa. When Konoha falls into chaos, bring back the One-Tail. If possible, bring back the Nine-Tails too," Uchiha Itachi's expression showed no change, and he replied in a calm tone, "Understood."
"Yoroshiku onegaishimasu."
Pain nodded, "This ti, Konan will also participate, secretly assisting you both."
——-
Ti flew by, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
[Inside Konoha Village]
Aoba was still left and right embracing, leisurely strolling down the comrcial street with Terumi i.
His left arm was wrapped by Karin, and his right hand was holding Tenten's.
The four of them were "chatting and laughing."
However, behind them followed two sneaky figures.
A man and a woman, one big and one small, one fat and one thin.
"Kurotsuchi, we're tailing soone in their own village. Isn't that a bit wrong?", The honest-looking fat guy Akatsuchi asked the little loli Kurotsuchi in front of him with concern.
"What tailing? I'm looking for a chance to challenge him," Kurotsuchi glared at Akatsuchi, then turned back to look at the figure in white on the street, expression displeased.
"Hmph! Didn't expect the so-called genius of Konoha, the Hokage's disciple, to look like so guy obsessed with won."
"He's bringing down the class of us Kage disciples."
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