260Polite Kisame Hoshigaki: You?AI Model: gemini-3.0-flashChapter 260: Polite Senju Hashirama: Are you kidding me?
[Speed Buff: Increases one's speed in all aspects by 50%.]
What's the use of this?
Although reaching a certain extreme of speed can reverse time and space, 50% is far from reaching that level.
Even with the 'all aspects' addition.
Naruto pondered for a moment; he wasn't even fifteen yet.
Perhaps it would be somewhat useful for Jiraiya.
But being that fast, something might go wrong.
Naruto snapped back to his senses, glanced at Samehada, and then at Kisame Hoshigaki.
If he remembered correctly, Kisame Hoshigaki was actually an undercover agent.
That's right, he was Obito's mole, lurking beside Nagato and Uchiha Itachi.
Because Kisame Hoshigaki was a member recruited by Obito while he was in the Hidden Mist Village.
In both sentiment and logic, he would never be loyal to Nagato.
Furthermore, he agreed with the theories of Obito—or rather, Uchiha Madara—and was one of the few who knew Obito's identity as Uchiha Madara.
"Samehada doesn't suit me; I was just joking just now."
Naruto threw Samehada back.
Although Samehada was quite powerful and could absorb Chakra, his Enma had spatial abilities, which were far rarer.
Besides, Samehada wasn't exactly pretty; it really didn't suit him.
Kisame Hoshigaki secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If Naruto had tried to seize it, he really wouldn't have had any way to stop him at this moment.
However, as he picked up Samehada and felt its reluctant emotions, his face couldn't help but darken.
This fickle fellow!
"Now then, let's talk about your situation."
Naruto pretended not to see his expression and said with a smile.
The act of taking what someone else loves was indeed quite excessive.
But he had technically given it back to him.
"What is it?"
Kisame Hoshigaki looked up and sat back down.
Samehada was, after all, a ninja tool he had shared a deep connection with; it wouldn't betray him over a single serving of Chakra.
Its reluctance was simply because it felt it had lost a delicious meal.
"How about joining the Tianming Organization?"
"Are you joking?"
Kisame Hoshigaki snorted coldly, his face full of stubbornness. "You know what kind of person I am; it's absolutely impossible for me to become a lapdog for your Tianming Organization."
"Don't be so absolute."
Naruto waved his hand and said, "I certainly understand you. You joined the Akatsuki Organization because of Uchiha Madara, right?"
Kisame Hoshigaki's eyes narrowed, and he immediately asked, "I think you're confused? Uchiha Madara has been dead for who knows how many years."
"Your acting isn't very good."
Naruto smiled slightly, took out a spear, and asked, "Does this look familiar?"
Kisame Hoshigaki scanned it; it did indeed look a bit familiar.
He pondered for a few seconds, his expression shifting in shock as he subconsciously blurted out, "Gen Shisei? He's a member of your Tianming Organization?"
"Yes."
Naruto nodded in admission.
"I should have thought of it sooner; a genius like that couldn't have just appeared out of nowhere."
Kisame Hoshigaki's expression was unsightly.
Back then, when Gen Shisei had burst onto the scene and gained Obito's appreciation, the three of them had once sat at a table discussing the Eye of the Moon Plan.
They could be said to know each other's secrets thoroughly.
Since Gen Shisei was a member of the Tianming Organization, it meant that his and Obito's intel was also known.
"Gen Shisei is a member of the Tianming Organization, and he is also my Shadow Clone."
Naruto added another sentence.
Kisame Hoshigaki froze entirely.
What the hell is this?
I actually discussed the Akatsuki Organization's ultimate plan with the leader of the Tianming Organization.
This is truly terrifying!
From the moment of its birth, the Akatsuki Organization might have been targeted and infiltrated by the Tianming Organization.
And until now, no one had noticed.
It was simply unbelievable.
"So, since we're all old acquaintances, let's be direct."
Naruto looked at his expression, the corners of his mouth twitching as he said, "If you agree with the Eye of the Moon Plan, then it just so happens that our Tianming Organization also has this intention."
"What did you say?"
Upon hearing the latter half of the sentence, Kisame Hoshigaki couldn't help but ask in surprise.
"The Tianming Organization will also implement the Eye of the Moon Plan; the format is just slightly different, that's all."
Naruto repeated it.
This was the truth; he wasn't lying.
It was mainly related to Nagato's active achievements.
Kisame Hoshigaki couldn't accept it for a moment, or rather, couldn't understand it.
From the moment he came into contact with the Tianming Organization, he had been very puzzled: what exactly did these guys want to do?
Whether it was the Akatsuki Organization or Uchiha Madara, their goals were very clear.
But the Tianming Organization was just hitting here and digging there, poaching people everywhere.
What are you guys even doing?
"No need to rush to answer."
Naruto knew that a few words couldn't change him.
He didn't exactly come with a built-in 'Talk-no-Jutsu' attribute.
"For the next few days, enjoy yourself in the Langya Pavilion."
Naruto opened the cell and said, "I won't remove the seal on your body. Also, don't try to escape; you should understand the prestige of the Flying Thunder God Technique."
Since his identity had already been revealed, there was no need for him to hide the Flying Thunder God Technique.
"I naturally know the Fourth Hokage's signature Ninjutsu."
Kisame Hoshigaki put Samehada on his back and stretched his body.
Having stayed in a narrow place for several days, he really wasn't used to it.
"Is there anything good to eat?"
Kisame Hoshigaki asked without any politeness.
Since he had already been captured, he might as well be arrogant.
"I'll take you to see an old friend."
Naruto led the way in front.
"Who?"
Kisame Hoshigaki was stunned. What old friend did he have here?
Could it be Sasori of the Red Sand? But the two of them weren't really close; they had barely ever talked.
"You'll know when you see them."
Naruto smiled and said.
Because of Uchiha Ki and Uchiha Haru, the Langya Pavilion had specifically built a training ground.
It was on a riverbank not far away.
Naruto led Kisame Hoshigaki out of the Langya Pavilion and soon arrived at the edge of the training ground.
"Itachi-san?!"
Kisame Hoshigaki recognized Uchiha Itachi among the four people at a glance.
When the two of them first met, their relationship was actually quite poor.
But during missions, Uchiha Itachi's formidable strength won him over, and he had saved him multiple times, so he became very respectful later on.
Even though his original intention was to monitor this fellow clansman on behalf of Obito.
"They are training; let's not disturb them for now."
Naruto reached out his hand to block him and said, "You'll be able to meet anyway; there's no need to rush."
Kisame Hoshigaki was stunned for a moment, then looked at the other three people.
Yamato, as well as Haru and Ki.
"Is that actually Wood Release?"
Kisame Hoshigaki said in surprise as he saw the Ninjutsu Yamato was using. "Your Tianming Organization really hides deep."
Clearly, he thought Yamato was a member of the Tianming Organization.
And with Wood Release being a famous Bloodline Limit.
He naturally identified Yamato as one of the top-tier experts.
One could only say Senju Hashirama's legacy was misleading.
"Is this a child of the Senju Clan?"
Kisame Hoshigaki noticed Uchiha Ki and asked again.
Although the Senju Clan's reputation hadn't been prominent in recent years, theoretically, they shouldn't be extinct.
The appearance of a child who could use Wood Release was quite normal.
He didn't guess toward Uchiha Itachi's children because he had never heard him mention them.
And the other one, Uchiha Haru, surprised him even more.
At such a young age, her Ninjutsu proficiency was terrifyingly high.
"Truly a genius."
Kisame Hoshigaki remarked with emotion. "No wonder Itachi-san would have the thought of taking a disciple."
Naruto, on the side, said nothing, letting him guess blindly.
After a while, the training stopped.
They were children, after all, and didn't have much Chakra.
Naruto and Kisame Hoshigaki walked over.
Uchiha Itachi noticed them and couldn't help but be stunned, but there was nothing to be surprised about.
With the Tianming Organization's strength, it was possible they might even capture Obito one day.
The only strange thing was that Kisame Hoshigakiwas actually so well-behaved.
As his teammate, he knew very well that this guy's temper was actually very explosive.
"Greet him as Uncle."
Uchiha Itachi said, pointing at Kisame Hoshigaki.
His whole heart was now focused on educating the children.
Politeness was also something they should learn.
Uchiha Haru and Uchiha Ki immediately offered their greetings.
Kisame Hoshigaki scratched his head, unable to figure out the situation.
It was Uchiha Itachi who timely introduced them to him.
"Uchiha Haru and Uchiha Ki, they are my children."
"???"
Kisame Hoshigaki's current expression could be described by a single image.
Old-man-looking-at-phone-on-the-subway.jpg.
What on earth?
Kisame Hoshigaki clearly remembered that since Uchiha Itachi joined the Akatsuki Organization, he had been with him almost all the time.
When exactly were they born?
No, it should be asked, when did he find a wife?
How come I didn't know?
"It's complicated to explain, so let's not waste time."
Uchiha Itachi guessed what he was thinking and gave a casual explanation, then looked at Narutoand asked, "What's going on here?"
"It's nothing; I had a fight with the Akatsuki Organization a few days ago and captured an unlucky fellow."
Naruto spread his hands and said.
"..."
Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki fell silent at the same time, a thought simultaneously popping into their minds: why is this guy so annoying? I really want to beat him up.
"I remember Haru has seven attributes. Kisame Hoshigaki, if you have nothing to do, teach her Water-attribute Ninjutsu."
Naruto continued.
While Uchiha Ki only had Water and Earth attributes.
Logically, he could also learn Water Release.
However, his main focus still had to be on Wood Release.
Kisame Hoshigaki subconsciously looked at the little girl in front of him.
Uchiha Haru immediately showed a brilliant smile and said, "Sorry for the trouble, Teacher."
As smart as she was, she quickly grasped the current situation.
Since he could be recognized by both Uchiha Itachiand Naruto, his strength was clearly terrifying.
Naruto stroked his chin.
Following this trend, Uchiha Haru's seven teachers might all be the strongest group of people in the Ninja World.
Terrifying, truly terrifying.
It's practically the 'Mary Sue' template.
Just like Elaina the Witch.
Kisame Hoshigaki glanced at Uchiha Itachi and nodded.
He'd just teach her whatever.
It wouldn't hurt.
He'd do it for the sake of his teammate... At the high tower in Amegakure.
A rare gathering where everyone was present in their true bodies.
However, the atmosphere was quite poor.
Even the active Tobi, which is to say Obito, didn't speak.
He was thinking about what to do in the future.
The sickly version of Nagato had already been confirmed to be unable to defeat the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto.
And he, with his single-eye Mangekyo Sharingan, also couldn't defeat Uchiha Sasuke with his double-eye Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
If he could win even then, it would be far too disrespectful to the Uchiha's supreme eyes.
Although Hashirama cells were very powerful, they weren't Senju Hashirama himself after all; there was a limit to that power.
Unless he retrieved his other eye, there might still be a chance.
But since the leader of the Tianming Organizationwas Uzumaki Naruto.
It meant that Konoha had turned into a dragon's den and a tiger's lair; it was no longer the place where he and Uchiha Itachi alone could cause the Nine-Tails Rebellion.
So many experts from the Tianming Organizationgathered together.
Even with Kamui, he didn't dare to barge in recklessly.
After all, Naruto and Sasuke already understood his abilities quite well.
If he messed up, it would be fatal.
Although infiltrating Konoha wasn't a problem, Kakashi wasn't an ordinary Ninja who could be controlled with a single glance.
According to his senses, that guy should have also awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Trying to take him away silently would be exceedingly difficult.
Moreover, Kakashi definitely had a Flying Thunder God Mark on him.
Obito couldn't help but sigh.
In terms of understanding the Flying Thunder God Technique, few in the entire Ninja World could compare to him.
Because the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was his teacher.
Since Uzumaki Naruto was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, had the surname Uzumaki, and was now around fifteen years old, he was one hundred percent his teacher's son.
Thinking of this, Obito felt deep regret.
He hadn't finished off Uzumaki Naruto back then.
Otherwise, how would there be the current trouble?
But even if he were beaten to death, he would never have imagined that in the future, he would be stumped by a fifteen-year-old brat.
How fickle the world is.
After a moment of silence, Deva Path Pain finally spoke: "This failure doesn't represent anything."
He didn't mention the bet with Naruto.
Hearing his words, everyone raised their heads and looked at him.
"That's right."
Uzumaki Menma waved his arm and said, "Who in this world can remain undefeated? Even the Mother Goddess Izanami had a time when she fell into the underworld. Our Akatsuki Organization has only lost one Kisame Hoshigaki; why should we disband? We are all the top-tier experts of the Ninja World; could we possibly be afraid?!"
"Hmph, even if you wet your pants, I won't be afraid."
Deidara was the first to jump out and speak.
"The senior's words make sense."
Obito couldn't help but be heartened by these words.
He had indeed been a bit discouraged just now.
Deva Path Pain couldn't help but nod.
These words were very much to his liking.
Polite Kisame Hoshigaki: Are you kidding me?
"Uzumaki Menma is right; our Akatsuki Organization will not stop moving forward because of this small setback."
Deva Path Pain said in an indifferent tone, "Previously, we were too unfamiliar with the Tianming Organization. So the first thing: Konan, you go to the Land of Fire and investigate what the Tianming Organization and the White Lotus Sectare actually doing. Understanding their purpose will help us make a targeted response."
"Yes."
Konan knew about the bet between him and Naruto and accepted the order without any surprise.
"I'll go with Sister Nan."
Karen immediately raised her small hand and said, "The Akatsuki Organization always operates in two-person teams. My teammate Kisame Hoshigaki was captured, so I can just team up with Sister Nan. Besides, I'm good at Genjutsu, which is very convenient for interrogating for intel."
Konan originally wanted to refuse this dangerous fan of hers, but what she said indeed made a lot of sense.
Deva Path Pain was also worried about her safety; although Naruto had said he wouldn't make a move, there was always a 'what if' in everything.
"The second thing: Zetsu, check on Kisame Hoshigaki's situation and see if you can rescue him."
"Alright."
"The third thing: we need to shift our target."
Deva Path Pain paused.
Although Naruto had said he would only mind the Land of Fire, the Akatsuki Organization had been stopped twice by him in Sunagakure, and he heard that the Hidden Mist was also doing business with the Tianming Organization.
"The next target is the Hidden Cloud Village; take down the Eight-Tails."
Deva Path Pain said calmly.
"I have a suggestion."
Uzumaki Menma suddenly spoke and said, "Why not seek cooperation with Orochimaru? He has Edo Tensei, which is enough to cause a reversal in the strength between us and the Tianming Organization. No matter how powerful Uzumaki Naruto is, he won't be more powerful than Senju Hashirama."
Deva Path Pain's eyes immediately narrowed.