123: Chapter 123 Elite SquadHalf a month after the Five Kage Summit, in the conference room on the second floor of the Chamber of Commerce, a holographic projection slowly rotated in the center of the round table, displaying the intricate topographical map of the Land of Rain.
"We can't wait any longer."
The voice of the Fourth Raikage, A, came through the conference device, barely concealing his urgency.
"With each passing day, Kirabi becomes more dangerous."
In the projection, Jiraiya said solemnly.
"A direct attack on Amegakure is too risky; we've all witnessed the strength of the Akatsuki."
Naruto tapped his finger lightly, and several points of light appeared on the projection.
"Therefore, we need a sharp enough arrow, an elite squad that can strike straight to the heart of Akatsuki."
"Where should we choose?"
Onoki stroked his beard and asked.
"Konoha has sent Might Guy and Kurenai Yuhi."
Jiraiya chimed in, "Gai's physical skills are enough to handle most unexpected situations, while Kurenai's genjutsu can be incredibly effective in reconnaissance and controlling the battlefield."
"Kun'in, I'll go myself."
Lei Ying's eyes flashed with a cold light.
There was a moment of silence on the communication channel.
Naruto smiled and nodded, "Okay, but Raikage-sama, you need a partner who can complement you."
"The Chamber of Commerce has dispatched Uchiha Itachi."
In the projection, Onoki visibly sat up straighter: "Uchiha Itachi.that infamous Konoha rogue ninja?"
"He is now the Chamber of Commerce's security advisor."
"No one understands Xiao's internal workings better than him."
Naruto added calmly.
The others did not object further.
"Iwagakure sends Fuga and Akatsuki."
After a moment's thought, Onoki said, "Bunya has extensive experience in infiltration, and Akatsuchi's Earth Release technique can solve many terrain problems."
"The Sand Village will be visited by Maki and Kankuro."
"Maki is skilled in Wind Release and tactical command, while Kankuro's puppetry plays an irreplaceable role in the second position."
All eyes were focused on the Amegakure model in the center of the projection.
"Then command." Onoki began slowly.
"The Raikage and Itachi will be in charge of this together."
Naruto immediately set the tone: "The Raikage will be responsible for making decisions on direct attacks, while Itachi will be responsible for tactical planning and improvisation."
"Okay." To everyone's surprise, none of them objected.
"Then it's settled."
"Meet at the entrance of Konoha Village in one week," Naruto decided.
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.At the entrance of Konoha Village, the first rays of sunlight had just shone on the corner of the Hokage Rock.
Matt Kai was warming up at the village entrance, his green bodysuit standing out in the morning light.
Kurenai Yuhi stood beside him, her long hair tied back.
"I never imagined I'd be fighting alongside Itachi Uchiha," Kurenai said with a touch of emotion.
When Itachi was mentioned, Kai's expression became unusually calm, showing no sign of disdain."That guy is a true powerhouse."
As the two were talking, the Fourth Raikage also came out of the village.
His upper body was still wrapped in bandages, but his steps were steady and his eyes revealed a fierce glint, clearly indicating that he had come directly from Konoha Hospital.
He walked closer, his voice low, then crossed his arms and closed his eyes to rest.
Next came Wenya and Akado from Iwagakure.
Wen Ya was a burly man who looked at the three people who had arrived.Chi Tu, on the other hand, seemed more honest and greeted Kai and Hong respectively.
Maki and Kankuro of Sunagakure arrived at the same time, skipping and hopping as they landed in the already assembled group.
As everyone sized each other up, Itachi Uchiha quickly arrived, his steps exceptionally light, without causing any chakra fluctuations.Yet, everyone present couldn't help but turn their gazes towards him.
Itachi glanced at everyone, lingering briefly on the Raikage, before nodding to the crowd.
He took out a few mobile phones and explained.
"The Chamber of Commerce's communication device."
He handed the equipment to the four members of Iwagakure and Sunagakure who had not yet received it.
Kankuro took it, examined it from all angles, and randomly pressed the buttons with his fingers."This thing.can it really be used for communication anytime?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the device in his hand emitted a crackling sound of electricity, and then Naruto's voice came out from it.
"Test, test.got them all?Over."
Raikage frowned and growled at the black lump, "Got it!Over!"
He was clearly not used to communicating this way.
A response came from the other side, a soft and charming voice from Terumi Mei: "The Chamber of Commerce's intelligence team is in position and ready to share information at any time.Over."
Next came the Konoha intelligence squad, the Kumogakure communications team, the Iwagakure Tsuchikage's direct reconnaissance team.Confirmations came from all sides one after another.
In the square, several famous ninjas stood, each with an identical black box clipped to their waist.
Kankuro couldn't help but mutter, "Our outfits are so weird."
Maki coughed lightly, and Kankuro quickly shut his mouth.
Itachi had retreated to a position slightly behind and to the side of the group, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, remaining silent.
The Raikage opened his eyes, glanced at Itachi beside him, and then looked at the team that had all arrived.
"Everyone is here."
His voice boomed, "I will arrange the main battle; tactical operations will be commanded by Itachi Uchiha."
"Alright," Raikage was the first to turn around and jump up, "Let's go, stop dawdling."
He was the first to rush out, his figure stretching into a streak of blue lightning.
Itachi then set off, quietly following behind the Raikage.
Kai shouted in a low voice, "Youth doesn't wait!Red, let's go!"
The green and black figures darted out simultaneously.
Wenya and Chitu exchanged a glance, the ground beneath their feet slightly sank, and the two of them were launched out like cannonballs.
Eight figures, with lightning as their arrowheads, pierced through the morning mist and headed straight for the Land of Rain.
Shortly after they left, in the Konoha intelligence analysis room, Yamanaka Inoichi placed his hand on a special instrument.
The Iwagakure reconnaissance ninjas kept sneaking underground like groundhogs.
At the Chamber of Commerce headquarters, countless "intelligence birds" under Lark's command took flight and disappeared into the rain.
Intelligence and operational units from all sides, along with elite squads, quietly spread across that country shrouded in perpetual shadows.
At the border of Yuyin Village, the rain is getting heavier.
Raikage stopped by the bank of a rushing river; on the opposite bank was.The sky over the land of rain is gray and gloomy.
He raised his hand, and the line instantly came to a standstill.
"Red soil."
The Raikage looked at the honest-looking ninja from Iwagakure.
Chitu nodded in understanding and placed his hands on the ground.
The mud on the riverbank churned up, and a sturdy stone bridge quickly took shape, spanning the river.
The moment the bridge stabilized, Itachi slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed on a high point in the distance through the rain.
Almost simultaneously, the mobile phones on everyone's waists beeped, and the intelligence officer's urgent voice came through:
"Multiple high-intensity chakra sources detected around you!There's a trap!"
Several kilometers away, the brown-haired beastly Payne sat quietly atop the tower.
Rainwater slid down his pale cheeks, and his wavy Rinnegan eyes looked down at the figures of several people on the riverbank.
He slowly raised his right hand.
A clear, slightly eerie, and ethereal loli voice rang out distinctly amidst the sound of rain:
"The art of spirit communication."
The moment the sound faded, huge plumes of white smoke exploded on the opposite bank of the river!
Accompanied by a tooth-grinding roar, several mountain-sized summoning beasts writhed menacingly, their malevolent chakra instantly locking onto the group at the bridgehead.
Raikage's eyes widened, and lightning crackled around his body.
"Damn it, I'm not afraid of you!"
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