Inside the Konoha Combat Command Center, developments were not as Uchiha Shisui had imagined; the Uchiha Clan and Konoha's higher-ups did not immediately go to war because of his and Itachi's disappearance. On the contrary, the two factions were now sitting together.
Not only the Uchiha, but Hyuga Hiashi also appeared in this temporary command center.
Although the Uchiha ninjas were distinctly separated from the others, the atmosphere was not tense.
Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped off his ash, then signaled for Catherine to speak.
Uchiha Fugaku's Three-Tomoe Sharingan quietly watched the woman who had once made the Uchiha Clan's situation difficult. This time, she stood on the Uchiha's side.
She not only directly pointed out the identity of the mysterious powerful enemy but also revealed that the enemy intended to use the internal conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha to instigate a new Shinobi World War, thereby seizing Sharingan and other Kekkei Genkai, as well as other benefits.
This directly made Konoha's higher-ups hesitant to act. Even Danzo, at this moment, dared not continue to bring up the plan to eradicate the Uchiha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, who had seen the Uchiha gradually pushed out of the center of power in recent years and with whom he had never properly discussed the constantly escalating conflict, also had a long talk with Fugaku. The general idea was to put aside their differences, overcome the current difficulties first, and in the future, everything belonging to the Uchiha would be returned.
"According to my information, Uchiha Shisui was not killed by Tao Bai Bai, but he should have been restrained by Tao Bai Bai."
The Uchiha clansmen all showed angry expressions, but Uchiha Fugaku understood immediately: that Tao Bai Bai probably used Itachi's life to threaten Zhi Shui.
"Uchiha Shisui approached Konoha several times, but ultimately chose to leave, finally disappearing within the Land of Water."
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched as Catherine analyzed the information one by one, thinking to himself that Catherine's special information channel was most likely some kind of long-distance scrying jutsu, or perhaps a jutsu that controls animals or puppets.
In any case, the scrying distance was extremely far, and it was very concealed. The Hyuga Clan did not discover it, nor did Tao Bai Bai, who defeated Zhi Shui.
If this jutsu could be used in war…
He ultimately dismissed the thought. Konoha was indeed not suitable for war at present. In three wars, the Land of Fire had been the victorious nation, but it had not gained much practical benefit.
Furthermore, due to various incidents, Konoha's talent pool had begun to dwindle. The Sannin were no longer in the village, Hatake Sakumo and Minato Namikaze had already died, and now even Uchiha Shisui had met with misfortune.
The next generation of talent had not yet fully matured. If war were to break out now, Konoha would likely exhaust its last fresh blood.
"Land of Water, Zhi Shui was sent to Hidden Mist Village. What was the purpose?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, and everyone else also frowned in thought. Hidden Mist Village had remained quite aloof in wars because of the Land of Water's unique terrain, battles almost never occurred on their seas;
And Hidden Mist Village, due to its brutal "Bloody Mist Village" actions, had almost severed ties with the outside world. What could possibly be in such a place that Tao Bai Bai would covet?!
Catherine did not delay and spoke directly,
"I think, most likely, it's the Tailed Beasts."
"Tao Bai Bai has a special ability to gain energy and become stronger by consuming powerful things."
"Furthermore, Tao Bai Bai wants to contact an organization, an organization that will bring pain to the world."
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Red clouds and black robes?!
Catherine sensed someone approaching, but she didn't expect the arrivals to be these guys.
The Akatsuki!
An extremely famous organization in the Naruto derivative world, composed of top rogue ninjas from various villages, possessing combat power capable of conquering ninja villages.
Of course, at this point in the timeline, the Akatsuki organization should not have developed to that extent yet.
Catherine recalled how Tao Bai Bai had told her there was no need to set up a barrier, and how he had kept her and her group in Rain Country.
She suddenly realized that he had intended to contact the Akatsuki organization from the beginning.
The Akatsuki organization was, of course, a very powerful faction for Reincarnators in this world, but this faction was also quite troublesome because Yahiko was already dead at this time.
The Akatsuki organization's original intention had changed, and with Uchiha Obito and Black Zetsu secretly influencing and manipulating it, this organization could easily become involved in various crisis events.
Weaker Reincarnators could very likely die in those events.
Bai Cangshu saw the classic red cloud and black robe attire, stood up, spread his arms, and smiled, saying,
"I've finally been waiting for you, my… comrades!"
Catherine saw that smile on Tao Bai Bai's face; she seemed to smell blood. Tao Bai Bai craved chaos, and contact with these guys would inevitably trigger a major incident.
At this moment, she felt both excitement about being involved in a large-scale event and a subtle fear.
If those high-level ninjas in this world were truly determined to assassinate you, most 'Rank B' Reincarnators would be in great danger.
For example, Uchiha Obito, who was currently hiding behind the scenes…
Tendō Pain stood at the very front, unmoved by Bai Cangshu's words. He merely said coldly,
"Tao Bai Bai, what exactly is your purpose?"
Seeing that his information had been exposed, Bai Cangshu showed no change in expression. Through the communication between 'Chaos' and Catherine, he also knew that there was an acquaintance of his in this world.
And ninjas were already very skilled at information gathering. Whether it was Uchiha Shisui or Catherine, they both had the opportunity to leak his information.
Black Zetsu, as a child of Kaguya Otsutsuki, could move freely through mountains, rivers, and earth, and was almost impossible to sense, possessing extremely powerful information gathering abilities.
"Purpose? Does that even need to be said?"
"Of course… it's to make this world feel pain!"
Konan, standing behind Tendō Pain, frowned. The person in front of her spoke these words without any expression of suffering.
She felt no indication that Tao Bai Bai wanted to bring peace to the world by inflicting terror. On the contrary, she only saw endless craving for chaos and slaughter in his eyes.
"You might be mistaken about something. Our Akatsuki organization is not the kind of violent organization you imagine."
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"Someone like you probably can't even understand that kind of pain, can you?"
Tendō Pain's voice was calm and cold. The next moment, a figure instantly appeared behind Bai Cangshu. Orochimaru, with his pale skin, observed Bai Cangshu with interest.
"Would you mind telling me how you obtained that child, Zhi Shui?"
Orochimaru's voice was chilling, like a white snake in a dark cave.
At the same time, a chilling Kusanagi Sword was already held at Bai Cangshu's neck.
Orochimaru's Body Flicker Technique was very fluid, almost imperceptible in its movement. At this moment, Orochimaru was undoubtedly in his peak condition.
Bai Cangshu twisted his head, his neck contorting 180 degrees, and with the cracking sound of his cervical vertebrae, he met Orochimaru's gaze. The corner of his mouth curved into a smile even more unsettling than Orochimaru's.
"Tsk, is this an Akatsuki tradition? A fight, I get it."
"But Orochimaru, didn't your information tell you that blades like this are completely… meaningless to me?!"
Orochimaru instantly pressed down the blade, but the opponent's skin was as hard as steel, amidst the grating sound of the blade sliding.
Orochimaru suddenly felt a burning sensation, and the next moment, flames ignited on him.
Orochimaru's pupils constricted.
Fire Release?!
When was it cast?
Bang!
Orochimaru's body exploded into smoke, turning into a rock.
Boom~
He had just appeared behind when a violent gust of wind immediately rushed towards him.
That tall figure, at a speed not much slower than his Body Flicker Technique, instantly appeared in front of him. The opponent's hand twisted and retracted, and the air instantly seemed to be sucked backward.
The next moment, a spiral of incandescent smoke exploded.
Zetsu and Konan simultaneously dodged to the sides. A terrifying force erupted instantly, the air whistled, and the mist was cleared in an instant.
Amidst the strong winds, Orochimaru's hands completed the hand signs in an instant.
Triple Rashomon!
Boom!
A terrifying impact sound rang out instantly. Amidst the billowing smoke, Orochimaru only felt a tremendous force strike him. That tall man had actually directly shattered the Triple Rashomon?!