Konoha: This Uchiha just wants to lie down.

Chapter 827 The Art of Interception and Elephant Turning!
The River Country!
That's exactly where the target of this pursuit is.

Because Gaara is the Jinchuriki of the Sand Ninja, he will naturally keep some tricks on him to ensure that he can find the other party.

Therefore, the Sand Ninja's pursuit team is composed of Chiyo, Maki, Temari, and Kankuro.

With this lineup, it's definitely pretty good.

After all, Chiyo is a veteran Kage-level warrior, Maki is also an elite jonin, and Temari and Kankuro are also strong in combat.

And with Chiyo in this lineup, she can take charge no matter what the situation.

The River Country!
It is right in the middle of the Fire Kingdom and the Wind Kingdom, so the two sides will meet in this small country.

correct!

The small southern area of ​​this small country has completely turned into the shape of the Fiery Sun Kingdom.

Due to the long-term absorption of refugees, the population now exceeds five million.

Don’t think this number is small!

You know, in a place like the Ninja World, the population of some small countries may only be over a million, and only the five major countries have a population of over 100 million.

It can be said that this population number is already quite large.

And this is because the River Kingdom is just a population transit station, and a large number of refugees have been relocated to the Tea Kingdom, the Wind Kingdom, the Water Kingdom... and other places.

By the way, in order to publicize the benefits of these places, Tang Ping also ordered the fleet to bring some of the people who had migrated there back to the River Kingdom from time to time to "tell their stories" and ensure that the people who migrated there really lived a good life and did not go there to suffer.

It is precisely this method that makes the refugees of the River Kingdom never resist the relocation arrangements and do not have to worry about being used like consumables.

But even so, there are more than five million people "crowded" in a small area in the southern part of the River Kingdom.

This area is a good place for an "industrial zone" because it is so close to the castle tower and has a port. Coupled with the abundant water power, although it does not produce cutting-edge products, the scale and quantity of products here are even larger than those of the castle tower.

Battleships, airships... the core parts of aircraft are all produced in the castle tower, and the other parts are produced in the River Country.

It is naturally impossible for the Akatsuki organization to "fall into a trap" and place its base in the area controlled by the Lieyang Kingdom. That would be completely suicidal.

It’s the north!
The northern part of the River Kingdom has never fallen into the hands of the Fiery Sun Kingdom.

It’s not that I don’t have the ability, it’s just that I don’t want to.

In the past, it was not good to be too conspicuous and directly occupy a small country.

Later I was unwilling to do so.

There is no harm without comparison!
If the entire River Kingdom is occupied and everyone lives the same, some people may think that this is how it is under the governance of the Fiery Sun Kingdom.

However, if there is a nearby comparison target, these refugees will clearly know what kind of life they are living.

Happiness comes from contrast!
Tang Ping knew this truth very well.

So in the River Kingdom, he only occupied a small area.

At the same time, we constantly let the people on our side know what kind of life the refugees on the other side of the line are living.

It turns out that the method is extremely useful.

The north and south of the River Kingdom are separated by only a border line, but it's like living in two different worlds.

It even makes faith purer.

The north of the river country.

In a dark and wide cave by the river.

An enormous golem stood, with a seal-making figure wearing a black uniform with red clouds standing on each of its ten fingers.

Member of Akatsuki organization!
Extracting the tailed beast is not something that can be done instantly.

Not only does it require multiple shadow-level powerhouses to maintain the Phantom Dragon Nine Seals, it also takes a long time, so they have already started for more than a day.

However, it would take most of the day to extract one tail, so after knowing that both the Sand Ninja and Konoha had sent pursuit teams, they naturally had to find a way to delay time.

"The pursuit forces from Konoha and Sand Ninja are on their way. Who of you will delay them?"

Tendo Pain asked indifferently.

The members of the organization that appeared in this dark cave all used the technique of illusory body to appear here, so only each other's eyes could be seen clearly.

"I'll go!"

A pair of blood-red pupils spoke.

"Okay, the two of you go help Scorpion and the others!"

Payne nodded.

Although they used the technique of illusion body to appear here, their real bodies are not here, but they can still use the 'technique of elephant rotation' to put most of their strength into the prepared sacrifice, allowing them to go into battle directly.

Whether it is the Phantom Body Technique or the Elephant Rotation Technique, they are all abilities attached to the Samsara Eye, and are naturally magical and powerful. Soon, outside the cave, the two unconscious ninjas were covered with a large amount of white paper, and then they turned into the appearance of Daiko and Kisame.

"The Art of Elephant Transformation?"

Itachi muttered to himself as he felt this body of his.

Even if it is not his own body, he can control it freely, and even the Sharingan can be used, as long as it is not the Mangekyō.

magical!

That's the only way to describe it.

As for Kisame, he bared his teeth in anticipation.

Fighting is what he likes.

In other words, there is no way to bring Samehada, otherwise it would be better.

"Next, let me see the strength of the Sand Ninja and the Mist Ninja!"

Kisame gave Pain the information and rushed to the place where the two teams were meeting.

And Itachi followed in silence.

At this moment, he was thinking about who the visitor from Konoha was and how he could release the enemy without attracting attention.

When dealing with other targets, he was always very decisive, but when facing Konoha, he was extremely gentle.

All I can say is that in Itachi's heart, family is just an accident, and the village and his younger brother are his true love.

the other side!
Chiyo and the others joined up with two support teams from Konoha.

'what happened? ’

Asuma frowned and looked at the people in front of him, feeling a little confused.

Even if Ye Cang, the Kazekage, doesn't come in person, it doesn't mean that new generation masters like Zi Luo and Juan won't come, right?

That is because they have Chiyo, the respected advisory elder, leading the team, and Maki, the elite jonin, present, otherwise Asuma would have suspected that the other party had some conspiracy.

"Elder Chiyo, this mission will be completed by our Konoha side with the assistance of the Sand Ninja. Do you agree?"

Asma first emphasized the nature of the mission.

Assistance is not assistance.

This shows that the Sand Ninjas are the main force, and they also have full initiative and are not subordinates of the other side.

This emphasis may sound like nonsense, but it is actually necessary.

Otherwise, if the other party gave them an order to take risks, would they obey?

It also shows that Konoha will only help complete the mission in this operation and will not take advantage of the opportunity to do anything.

All I can say is that Konoha really didn't have any ulterior motives in helping out this time.

After all, Konoha is too weak now and really needs 'allies'.

And Sand Ninja is a very good choice.

The only powerful allies are the four major ninja villages.

Among them, the Cloud Ninja and the Iwagakure Ninja would never be considered allies by Konoha.

There is only one reason.

If we form an alliance with them, who will have the upper hand?

Everyone has similar strength, so it is natural that no one will give up the dominant position easily.

In addition, these two ninja villages dream of pulling Konoha down from the top position of the ninja village, and seeking an alliance with them is as dangerous as a mouse seeking an alliance with a cat.

As for the Mist Ninja, since they are too mysterious and too far away, even if they form an alliance, they will not be of much help to Konoha.

So, who else is a better ally than the Sand Ninja, who is weaker than Konoha and closer?

As for everyone's grudges?

Please, the ninja world is a world where war is as common as eating and drinking. If it is really hatred, Ohnoki also killed the Third Raikage, but it doesn't prevent the two sides from joining forces for common interests, right?

Grudges are grudges, and interests are interests!
The ninjas are very clear about this and will never let their personal grudges affect the village.

Just like before Tang Ping traveled through time, how could those mercenaries allow their grudges to affect the company?

Given the intention to win over the Sand Ninja, it is no wonder that Konoha attaches so much importance to this rescue.

Not only did they ask the 'Dragon of Konoha' to take action, they also sent two important teams.

(End of this chapter)