Upon hearing the news of Konohagakure's arrival, a gleam of light flashed in everyone's eyes inside the tent. No one dared to underestimate Konohagakure's strength here.
"They're finally here? Go invite them in!" Onoki said with a chuckle, his heart gradually growing excited. The time for the decisive battle with Kumogakure had finally arrived. Although he couldn't devour Kumogakure, it was best to seize this opportunity to cripple Kumogakure and greatly weaken their power.
"Yes." The Iwagakure ninja replied respectfully, then walked out of the tent. After a while, the tent opened, and a group of people slowly walked in. Everyone's aura was extremely powerful, especially the three leading figures.
Seeing the appearance of the person referred to as "993," everyone's eyes slightly narrowed, especially Onoki's, whose eyes flashed with a sharp glint. The members of Akatsuki all had different expressions.
"Heh heh, Uchiha Itachi, I didn't expect you to dress like this today. Seeing you now reminds me of the Uchiha Madara of the past." Onoki said with a chuckle.
At this moment, Itachi had completely changed. He still had his fiery red Three-Tomoe Sharingan, but he wasn't wearing his usual high-collared robe. Instead, he was clad in a tight black combat suit, with black gloves, black ninja pants, and a cherry blossom-shaped Konoha forehead protector. Not only that, but he also wore a set of black shoulder guards and a high-collared armor over his black combat suit, appearing exceptionally domineering and imposing.
Seeing Itachi's attire, everyone's breathing hitched. A powerful aura swept through everyone's minds, giving them an extremely strong spiritual shock.
"This guy!!!!" The members of Akatsuki slowly recovered from their shock. Hidan gnashed his teeth as he looked at Uchiha Itachi. "Aiya aiya, what a big array! This guy is getting stronger and stronger." White Zetsu chuckled dryly, while Black Zetsu remained silent.
Uchiha Itachi looked at Hidan, who was not far away. A complex look flashed in his eyes, but he still didn't say anything.
"What a shame, nearly 120 million bounty gone." Kakuzu slowly shook his head. He knew that getting Hidan's head was almost an impossible dream to achieve.
"Uchiha Madara? He's just a relic of an old era. Don't compare him to me!!!" Hidan said with a cold laugh.
"Heh heh, quite a big mouth, young man." Onoki's face showed surprise, then he chuckled. He didn't know what he was looking at. "He's quite handsome, but unfortunately he's not from our Iwagakure." Kurotsuchi's pretty face flushed slightly as she looked at Hidan, but then she sighed.
"What, you've taken a liking to someone? This kid isn't bad. He actually made our little princess of Iwagakure fall for him." Kitsuchi laughed strangely. "Kitsuchi, what nonsense are you talking about!!!" Kurotsuchi's face flushed slightly, and she glared at Kitsuchi, shouting loudly.
Deidara looked at the Akatsuki members with a displeased expression, his face showing extreme disdain. Especially when he saw the silent Uchiha Itachi, he snorted even colder.
Seeing Deidara's expression, Kisame chuckled strangely: "Heh heh, long time no see. You brat have grown quite a bit, but you're still far from challenging Itachi."
"What did you say?!!! What's there to be smug about with that shark face?!!! Weren't you defeated by Itachi's genjutsu with one move?!" Deidara was instantly enraged, his face full of ridicule as he glared at Kisame. He was indeed toyed with by Uchiha Itachi's genjutsu, but the other party couldn't get anywhere.
"You!!!!" Kisame's face also changed. A hint of anger flashed in his eyes, and his face became even more ferocious. Being defeated by Itachi in one move could be said to be the shame of his life. And Deidara actually said it openly in front of so many people. A hint of murderous intent instantly arose in his heart. His hand unknowingly already gripped the hilt of the large sword behind his back.
Deidara's eyes narrowed slightly, and his hand slowly moved into his waist tool pouch. The atmosphere instantly solidified. Battle was imminent.
"Alright, Deidara, there's no need to show off here. We are ninjas. If you don't like the opponent, then seek revenge after the war ends. Now is not the time to lose your temper." Itachi said blandly to Deidara.
"Hmph!!!!" Hearing Itachi's words, Deidara immediately snorted coldly, turned his head away, and said nothing. His hand slowly retracted. Kisame chuckled and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Uchiha Itachi, "Forget it, Kisame, now is not the time to argue."
"Heh heh." Kisame laughed twice and slowly loosened the hilt of the sword on his back, saying nothing more. Seeing the two temporarily suppress their anger, Itachi turned to look at the Tsuchikage.
"Heh heh, I originally thought I could watch a good show." Onoki said with a chuckle. There was no sign of anger arising from internal conflict.
"Old fox." Zetsu cursed inwardly, a faint smile curling on his indifferent face. "Good show? The real good show hasn't even begun, has it, Lord Tsuchikage?"
"Oh, you're right. It seems this old man was too anxious." Onoki patted his head, looking very self-reproachful. He didn't seem to notice the mockery in Zetsu's words.
"Then let's proceed according to the previous plan. Rest for one day today, and formally attack Kumogakure tomorrow! This is also our common goal." Zetsu said coldly.
"No problem, it's already well-prepared." Onoki chuckled, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
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