Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

That means their intelligence will be completely compromised, and there's no guarantee that future cooperation won't be entirely transparent to them.

Who made Cloud Village's security measures inadequate?

Konoha's attack was too ruthless!

He took a deep breath.

"Our Hidden Cloud Village is very interested in participating in everyone's cooperation to hunt down the Akatsuki, a black sheep in the ninja world. To show our sincerity, I can promise one thing within my own authority."

Darui stood up and said, “My Hidden Cloud Village has a Turtle Island. I suggest we set up the organization on Turtle Island. It’s impossible for those kinds of creatures to get in there. Also, you can consider participating in special training.”

"Turtle Island? Special training?"

Chiyo was somewhat taken aback. "What do you mean?"

"Furthermore, both of your villages have their own Jinchuriki. Are you aware that Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts can actually cooperate to unleash even greater power?"

"!!!"

Chiyo and Chojuro both showed expressions of surprise.

They really didn't know.

This secret...

The Hidden Cloud Village is actually willing to give it up!

"Of course, this requires some special methods. Currently, only our Hidden Cloud Village should have mastered it... Oh, Konoha might also have it, but their methods should be different from ours."

Darui glanced at Chiba.

This guy came to Kumogakure last time and stole some of the Eight-Tails' chakra.

They had no evidence, so the matter was dropped.

With Chiba's abilities...

They must have realized something was wrong at the time.

Chiba nodded.

"My method is not suitable for everyone."

"Can we all enjoy this?"

Chiyo asked.

Darui grinned: "Of course, but since our Hidden Cloud Village provides the venue, special training will be charged. I believe you all understand, right?"

"..."

Chiyo immediately sat down.

These days, all the young people have been corrupted by Chiba; they're all incredibly cunning and unwilling to suffer even the slightest loss.

of course.

She wasn't willing to suffer a loss.

Chojuro opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't dare to speak.

He probably meant to say that his family currently only has one active Jinchuriki, but he was also afraid of revealing village secrets.

Chiba reached out his hand.

"Let's discuss it later. Let's talk about the organization's affairs first."

"Alright."

The four of them started discussing amongst themselves again.

Even Chojuro was still very interested in hunting down the Akatsuki organization.

It's really not good to keep getting beaten up.

We must turn passivity into initiative.

Finally, Darui looked at Chiba, unable to contain himself any longer.

He actually wanted to use the special training spot to learn about Konoha's defense system, but Chiba seemed completely unfazed and had no idea what the other was thinking.

but.

Chiba's words make sense.

The special training was a separate transaction and should not be confused with it.

After reaching an agreement, Chiba prepared to seal their memories, but before that...

He wanted to finalize the deal with Chiba first.

Otherwise, you'll forget everything later.

"Chiba-kun".

"Your Hidden Cloud Village has a rather unique situation. I'll meet with the Raikage later. It just so happens that Hidan's research has yielded some results recently."

Hidan's research has never stopped.

Samui was more diligent than anyone else in Konoha, but in reality, as a Jonin who was not good at studying the human body, chakra, etc., her only role in Konoha was probably to learn some knowledge.

While we're at it, let's keep an eye on Konoha and get what Kumogakure needs.

It has no other use.

Darui was relieved after hearing this, but asked one more question about the time.

As for Takigakure Village...

Takigakure is not the main force. For an elite team operation like this, it would be a waste for Takigakure's Jonin to participate.

……

Inside the scorpion's base.

Payne walked in slowly, catching Kabuto completely off guard.

but.

Kabuto didn't need to prepare anything.

Having grown up in a spy environment, disguise is ingrained in his bones, so this kind of surprise inspection is no challenge for him.

The moment he saw Payne, he gripped his kunai.

"Who are you? Why have you barged into the base?"

"Are you Kabuto Yakushi?"

"Correct."

Kabuto looked at him warily, then noticed his clothes and said thoughtfully, "Are you the leader of the organization that Lord Sasori mentioned?"

"Yes, my name is Payne."

Payne nodded quietly. "I've heard of your research talent, but I don't know how good you are."

"Is this your assessment of me?"

Push the frame with your fingers.

Payne said expressionlessly, "You can think of it this way: because our mission will involve some combat, if your combat abilities aren't up to par, I'll need to reassess your capabilities."

"Then it seems I need to treat this matter with caution."

Kabuto smiled slightly.

Then, Payne vanished instantly.

Kabuto immediately followed, his senses quickly pinpointing Pain's location. He rapidly approached, forming hand seals as he ran—

Chakra scalpel!

Payne could see his condition.

This technique...

Medical ninjutsu?

Also.

Kabuto's research focuses on medicine, so it's not surprising that he's a medical ninja by profession. The only question is how strong he really is.

Once outside the base, Payne and Kabuto exchanged several blows.

He was superior in physical combat, but Dou's endless tricks gave him a headache, especially some sound illusions, which were practically impossible to defend against.

After a brief exchange, he had formed a general assessment of the situation.

Although not particularly skilled in combat, their strength is definitely enough to deal with ordinary Jonin, and against experts...

He thought for a moment and then reached out his hand.

Then——

All things are attracted by heaven!

This was the first time he had used the power of the Rinnegan.

Caught off guard, Kabuto was grabbed, but in the next instant, the Kabuto in his hand transformed into a giant snake.

Payne frowned.

The next instant, a pair of hands emerged from the ground, one of which had a chakra scalpel attached to its palm.

Immediately afterwards, a repulsive force emanated from Payne.

Bang!

Kabuto was immediately thrown away.

but.

The injuries to his hands healed quickly.

Yin heals the injury and destroys it!

Payne changed his mind.