Land of Fire.
Near the border region of the Land of Earth.
In a valley.
At this moment, the valley had lost its usual tranquility.
The sky was covered with dense black insects, and from time to time, Ninjutsu like Fire Release attempted to attack.
However, they were overwhelmed by the dense black insects, which devoured the Chakra within the Ninjutsu.
Around the valley, eight Ninja of the Aburame Clan, dressed in high-street style, surrounded the entire valley.
"Sector D, Coordinate 28, resolved."
After some time, the captain reported the situation here to Konoha.
The valley had completely changed its appearance.
Only some human remains were left... Land of Fire, Sector A, 48.
"Super Fang Over Fang."
A giant three-headed dog transformed into a hurricane, descending from the sky.
Bang!
It directly crashed into the Akatsuki Organization's stronghold, instantly killing most of the Akatsuki Organization's subordinate enemies.
The others who tried to escape were killed by traps set by other Konoha Ninja.
The three-headed wolf disappeared, leaving a man with the Inuzuka Clan's distinctive facial markings.
"Lord Tsuyoshi, everything has been dealt with. The Ninja dogs can no longer smell the enemy."
Someone said.
"Good, report the intelligence."
Inuzuka Tsuyoshi nodded... "Flash Formation."
Land of Fire, Sector C, 12. A violent flash instantly elongated the shadows of several Nara Clan Ninja, controlling all the enemies.
"Human Bullet Tank."
From different directions, several huge wheels targeted the controlled enemies.
Bang! Bang!
They all turned into meat paste... Bang! Bang! Bang!
Countless enemies were torn into limbs and flesh under the Hyuga's Eighth Trigrams: Vacuum Palm.
Even some Ninja who were hiding and trying to ambush were instantly killed... "Combined Ninjutsu: Ash Pile Burning."
Several Sarutobi Clan Ninja simultaneously used their Ninjutsu, pouring it into the tightly guarded cave.
Then, sparks ignited.
Rumble!
The entire cave began to collapse, with the mountain peak sinking by a foot... Capital of the Land of Fire.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
At a certain arms dealing shop.
"I didn't expect the Akatsuki Organization's power to infiltrate even the Capital. What a formidable organization."
Taketori Tenma sent people to surround the entire area, lit a cigarette in his hand, and flicked it.
Subsequently, the Imperial Guard sealed off the entire area with Earth Release.
"Release, Combined Ninjutsu: Earth Release: Mountain Pressure."
... "Summoning Amplification Technique: Emperor Penguin No. 3."
"Fire Release: Firebird's Wind Vane."
"Secret Technique: Million-Ton Punch of the Demon God."
A group of purple penguins flying in the sky broke the backs of countless enemies.
Flying firebirds, like living beings, swept past the enemies.
The giant Demon God shattered the enemy's barrier defense with a single punch.
Rumble!
... "Wind Release: Shinatobe."
In a volcanic region, at a secret location, a huge palace descended from the sky.
This was a palace made of wind.
The high winds blowing inside destroyed the hidden barrier.
The pervasive Chakra made the barrier impossible to hide.
"I swear to revitalize the Hogoromo Clan."
Hogoromo Ken, assisting his fellow Konoha comrades, strengthened his resolve after breaking the enemy's barrier.
The remaining younger clan members had grown up, but were currently working hard to have children in Konoha.
To accelerate the revitalization of the Hogoromo Clan, he specifically undertook this mission.
Possessing the immense Chakra physique of the Hogoromo Clan and having undergone nearly ten years of Ninja training, he finally mastered the power of the Hogoromo Clan... "Sector A, 48, Sector D, 28, Sector C, 12... targets destroyed.
Notify others to proceed to..."
In the center of the Land of Fire, Ino sat in the middle of a large barrier, surrounded by Ninja responsible for maintaining it.
She was responsible for remotely coordinating her comrades' strength and actions using the Yamanaka Clan's abilities.
Shikamaru was also beside her, analyzing all the actions Ino reported and readjusting troop movements.
Both had developed the qualities of mature Ninja.
It also showed Tsunade's Pay attention to of the Akatsuki Organization, indicating a stance of preparing for war... Land of Earth.
Iwagakure Tsuchikage's office.
Ōnoki stretched, and a 'crack' sound came from his waist, making his eyes widen.
"Lord Tsuchikage."
Akatsuchi supported Ōnoki.
"Indeed, the Akatsuki guys are becoming active. Konoha is taking this too seriously, even wanting to unite the Five Great Nations for an attack.
But she's right, we certainly can't let the Akatsuki Organization collect Tailed Beasts.
However, uniting is unnecessary."
Ōnoki recalled the information just received from Konoha.
The Akatsuki Organization had indeed been very active recently, but if it meant uniting with the other Five Great Nations, wouldn't that make Iwagakure a laughingstock?
Their own problems, they would solve themselves.
"Lord Tsuchikage, but we've recently lost track of Han and Roshi, I'm afraid..."
Akatsuchi also felt it wasn't necessary, but two Jinchuriki from the Village had recently disappeared.
"Damn it, listen to me. Unless absolutely necessary,
how can we cooperate with those Konoha bastards?"
Ōnoki slammed the table and roared.
'Crack'
... Land of Water.
The Elder trembled as he listened to his subordinate's report, deep in thought.
If he weren't leaning on his cane, there was no doubt he would collapse.
"Lord Elder, Senior Sword has already led his subordinates to pursue Utakata.
I hope they can bring Utakata back!
Otherwise, if he encounters members of the Akatsuki Organization, I'm afraid..."
Mei Terumī listened to Konoha's intelligence. As a high-ranking Hidden Mist official, she was also worried that the Six-Tails would be captured by the Akatsuki Organization.
"I hope Sword can persuade Utakata. It's a pity the Reincarnation Jutsu created by Tei was
too hasty and didn't communicate well with Utakata, causing Utakata to believe Tei wanted to kill him!"
Mei Terumī only learned the inside story later.
Utakata's master didn't want him to be in danger as a Jinchuriki, so he created a Jutsu that could sustain a Jinchuriki's life force even after extracting the Tailed Beast.
Although the price was a bit high, it was indeed for Utakata's own good.
Unfortunately, the master and disciple didn't communicate well, or perhaps Tei was afraid Utakata wouldn't agree to the price of the Jutsu, leading to the failure of the operation... In the end, Utakata believed his master wanted to kill him, a dangerous Jinchuriki.
The Elder also sighed: "Although the reasons for cooperating with Konoha are not sufficient, the Akatsuki Organization indeed threatens the Hidden Mist Village. Since the Village has already moved away from the Bloody Mist policy and begun its recovery, we can exchange information about the Akatsuki Organization with them."
"Will they agree? Not cooperation, just exchanging information.
Konoha also risked their lives to obtain some intelligence, right?"
Ao stood beside Mei Terumī and said to the Elder.
Even with cooperation, sharing intelligence might not be guaranteed, let alone without it.
"Then it depends on whether Konoha truly believes the Akatsuki Organization can threaten the entire Ninja World."
The Elder was 90 years old, 11 years older than Ōnoki.
He could be said to be one of the few old monsters in the Ninja World. Although he was now immobile, his mind was still clear.
Cooperation was not that simple. Until the Akatsuki Organization demonstrated a greater threat, the Five Great Ninja Villages would not have a basis for full cooperation.