The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Xiao Nan shook his head.

"Neither Sasori nor I can disguise ourselves as Kirigakure ninjas well enough. Perhaps we should have Taketori Neko join this operation."

"Without revealing his dragon bones, the Taketori Neko is a genuine Kirigakure ninja."

"Furthermore, it would be even better to involve Kakuzu as well."

"The Taketori Neko doesn't seem to be very good at water escape techniques."

"Kakuzu is skilled in both Water Release and Lightning Release. The ninjas of Sunagakure will only think that it is a joint operation by the ninjas of Kirigakure and Kumogakure. With all four working together, they can make the disguise even better."

Nagato nodded.

"Okay, let's do it your way, Xiao Nan."

Xiao Nan quickly found the individuals.

Sasori of the Red Sand had no objection to this.

Sasori of the Red Sand has no feelings for Sunagakure anymore.

There was even only complaining.

Killing the Third Kazekage and turning him into a puppet still couldn't quell Sasori's resentment over his parents' deaths for many years, especially now that Sunagakure and Konoha had formed an alliance.

Therefore, when Konan proposed to attack Sunagakure and capture the Jinchūriki, Sasori of the Red Sand did not resist at all.

Capturing the Tailed Beasts was part of the Akatsuki organization's plan.

Sasori of the Red Sand did not believe that this plan could truly solve the problems of the ninja world.

However, Sasori of the Red Sand is also happy to see this.

Change is definitely better than no change.

In addition, Sasori of the Red Sand needs resources from the Akatsuki organization.

They also feared the strength of the Akatsuki organization.

Under the current circumstances, Sasori of the Red Sand is unlikely to disrupt the good relationship with the Akatsuki organization.

"Scorpion, how many people do you have in Sunagakure?"

"More than a dozen people."

"I'll leave the arrangements for Sunagakure to you."

Konan said, "First, we'll create a Tailed Beast rampage, then capture the Jinchuriki. However, we can't reveal our identities; instead, we'll disguise the attackers as ninjas from the Garden of Mist."

Sasori of the Red Sand nodded.

"can."

Soon after, Konan found Kakuzu.

At that moment, Hozuki Mangetsu was also next to Kakuzu.

Hozuki Mangetsu is not a member of Akatsuki, but his relationship with Kakuzu is similar to that of a teacher and student, or a superior and subordinate; they basically act together.

"Kakuzu, I have something to tell you privately."

Kakuzu gestured to Hozuki Mangetsu.

Hozuki Mangetsu then emerged.

A paper crane perched on the eaves.

Konan used the paper crane to confirm that Hozuki Mangetsu had gone far away before lowering her voice.

"Kakuzu, you trust that Kirigakure brat a lot?"

Kakuzu glanced at Konan indifferently.

"It's not a matter of trust, I just think that kid has some talent, and if I train him to be a tool, he'll be very easy to use."

"That's good."

Konan nodded.

"What I'm about to say must not be known to that brat. The Hozuki clan produced one Hozuki Izumo, and I wonder if this brat will be the second. Kirigakure is also one of the obstacles hindering our plans."

Kakuzu narrowed his eyes slightly.

Is there a plan?

“Good, now it’s time for us to begin the formal Tailed Beast collection plan, starting with the One-Tailed Jinchuriki of Sunagakure. Me, Sasori, you, and Taketori Neko will work together.”

Konan said, "First, create a Tailed Beast rampage, then capture the Jinchuriki, and then frame the Garden of Mist."

Kakuzu's eyes flickered.

The reason I joined the Akatsuki organization.

On the one hand, they felt that the conditions offered by the Akatsuki organization were quite good.

On the other hand, he felt that joining the Akatsuki organization would not bring any changes to his life.

I am still the same as before.

But now, Konan's proposed plan has completely exceeded Kakuzu's expectations.

In the original storyline, Kakuzu only began the plan to capture the Tailed Beasts long after he had joined the Akatsuki organization.

It took a long time to persuade Kakuzu.

This made Kakuzu agree with the point of making the ninja world feel pain.

But not yet.

Therefore, Kakuzu resisted this mission.

Why did our plan to slack off at work turn into working overtime?

The plan was supposed to be to lie down and relax, but there's still a risk of sudden death?

That's the feeling I have right now.

Kakuzu considered Konan's plan to be extremely dangerous.

Kakuzu's long years as a wandering ninja made him very clear that if a wandering ninja wanted to survive, he should not provoke those large ninja villages.

Even if you have great strength, don't take it.

After all, the ninjas of the great ninja villages are not only strong, but also numerous.

Moreover, he acts quite domineeringly.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Sunagakure seems weak and easily bullied when facing Konoha.

However, Sunagakure is quite fierce when facing other small ninja villages and wandering ninjas.

"In addition, there is another task for you."

Kakuzu pondered this in his mind, but still asked the question anyway.

"What mission?"

"During this mission, we monitored and observed the Taketori Neko (a type of cat that takes a large amount of meat).

Kakuzu raised an eyebrow.

"Does the organization suspect him of being disloyal?"

"After all, the Taketori Neko is a ninja from Kirigakure. Moreover, there are many suspicious points surrounding the night of the massacre. With your experience and abilities, Kakuzu, it shouldn't be difficult for you to do this, right?"

Kakuzu nodded.

"no problem."

After Konan left, Kakuzu began packing his things.

But it wasn't to prepare for a mission.

Instead, they were preparing to flee.

That's true for Kakuzu.

With such limited resources, why risk your life?

So far, Kakuzu has not received many resources from the Akatsuki organization.

Hozuki Mangetsu walks in.

"Kakuzu-senpai, what's going on?"

"I'm planning to leave, Full Moon. What do you choose?"

"Leave? Where?"

"Go to a place where no one from Akatsuki can find you."

Kakuzu paused for a moment.

“Mangetsu, you are one of my people. In the eyes of the Akatsuki, you and I are on the same side. If I leave, they will find you and punish you.”

"Either you come with me, or you find a place where the Akatsuki members can't find you."

“You have good talent, and you have had similar experiences to me, which is why I’m giving you a few more pointers.”

Hozuki Mangetsu remained silent for a while.

“Senior Kakuzu, the ninja world is both vast and small. If you want to avoid retaliation from the Akatsuki, then I can give you a suggestion: go to the Garden of Mist.”

“I know you’re resistant to the idea of ​​a ninja village, but the Garden of Mist is not a ninja village.”

Kakuzu was taken aback, and then his eyes flickered.

"Hozuki Mangetsu, you must know that the Garden of Mist is led by Kirigakure, right?"

"I know."

"Your Hozuki clan was wiped out by Kirigakure, and you actually suggest I go to the Garden of Mist? Aren't you afraid of strengthening Kirigakure and making it harder for you to take revenge?"

"That's what Hozuki Mangetsu said."

"It was Yagura who ordered the extermination of the Hozuki clan."

"It was Hozuki Izumo who betrayed the Hozuki clan."