Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

For example, this cliff in front of us, although we cannot get specific data, is at least over a thousand meters high.

A waterfall seemed to hang directly from the sky, forming a huge curtain of water that blocked everyone's view.

However, this spectacle only left them in awe for a while, but what happened next put them in a difficult position.

The entrance to Takigakure is the village's main secret, protecting its very existence; outsiders have no way of knowing how to enter.

That's why Takigakure sent a representative to meet them.

But when Kagura and the others arrived at the agreed location and waited for a full half day without anyone appearing, they began to notice something was wrong.

As the weaker party, Takigakure Village wouldn't play such a joke on them, so the only certainty is that something must have happened to them.

The problem is that they don't even know where the entrance to the village is, and they can't even go in to investigate.

This was the first time Kagura had encountered something like this. After discussing it, the four of them decided to stay nearby and observe for two days before making any further plans.

And so, the four of them waited from dawn until dusk.

As they were having dinner, accompanied by the roar of the waterfall not far away, Kagura frowned, noticing something amiss.

The other three noticed his unusual behavior and immediately became more vigilant.

The group immediately extinguished the fire in front of them and dispersed to hide in different places.

At that moment, at the pond where they had originally agreed to meet, a figure struggled to climb out of the water.

The man appeared to be seriously injured. He managed to crawl forward a few times before losing consciousness and passing out.

Seeing this, Kagura gestured to the other three to remain on guard before slowly sneaking over to check the situation.

Seeing the unconscious figure, clearly dressed as a ninja, he simply turned the person over.

Kagura's heart skipped a beat when she saw the headband bearing the symbol of Takigakure Village on his head.

He quickly shouted to those behind him:

"Tsunade, come here right now!"

Fifteen minutes later, the group had moved far from their original location and into the forest.

With a serious expression, Tsunade treated the Takigakure ninja while reporting his injuries to Kagura.

In fact, she didn't need to say anything more. Looking at the hideous wounds on the man's body, Kagura knew that the man's injuries were not serious.

Looking at the dying person before her, Kagura felt a sense of helplessness.

In other novels, the characters' contacts at least leave some last words before they die, so why is it different for me?

Fortunately, as the man's rapid breathing gradually calmed down, his injuries were gradually brought under control.

After a night of treatment, as the sun rose again in the distance, the ninja finally opened his eyes.

The moment he opened his eyes, there was still a trace of fear in his pupils, and his hands immediately rubbed against his body as if searching for a weapon.

At that moment, Tsunade's gentle voice came over:

"Don't be nervous, you're safe now."

Perhaps soothed by the gentle voice, the ninja paused for a moment before looking at Kagura and the others.

When he saw the Konoha mark headbands on Kagura and the others' foreheads, it was as if he had finally found reinforcements, and his eyes lit up instantly.

Through his trembling account, Kagura and the others learned the whole story.

The person in front of them was a Chunin from Takigakure, and the contact person who had come to pick them up and bring them into the village.

In fact, this Chunin had been waiting here for two days.

Unfortunately, when he arrived at the agreed location, he was not greeted by Kagura and the others, but by their mission target.

When he saw the appearance of the two people dressed in black robes, both of them were taken aback.

Upon seeing Kakuzu and Uchiha Shizuka, who looked exactly like those on the wanted poster, his expression changed, and he was about to flee the area quickly.

But Ah Fei was obviously faster than him.

Before he could even take a step, he felt a chill down his back.

But when he looked back in despair, he could only see a white branch deeply embedded in his back.

As his strength drained away with the flowing blood, he collapsed into the pond beside him.

The two men naturally had no desire to hunt down such minor characters.

After glancing at the blood that was almost everywhere, the two figures gradually disappeared from the spot.

Perhaps it was fate that this chunin survived in the water.

Fortunately, this was his territory. After enduring the exaggerated injuries on his back, he found a familiar cave underwater and hid there.

However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was ultimately unable to resist the exhaustion and fell into a coma.

It wasn't until today, after he woke up, that he dragged his dying body out of the water and encountered Kagura and the others.

"So, we can confirm that those two have already entered Takigakure Village?"

After hearing his story, Jiraiya asked him a question first.

The Chunin nodded weakly and replied listlessly:

I'm afraid so.

Lord Kakuzu was once a Jonin of our Takigakure village; he must know how to enter the village.

Although she had anticipated this situation, Kagura's brows still furrowed with worry.

If possible, Kagura did not want to fight those two in Takigakure.

Having a clear understanding of their own strength, he knew that they were no match for Kakuzu.

What's more, Kakuzu now has Tobi lurking nearby, ready to pounce.

Just like the reminder Hiruzen Sarutobi gave before they left, it was part of Kagura's original plan.

He intended to avoid fighting Kakuzu as much as possible and instead focus his attention on Tobi.

They could simply use a feint or an ambush to capture the possessed Uchiha Shizuka directly.

However, if they were to enter a closed environment like Takigakure, it would be very difficult for them to escape afterwards.

After all, as a native, Kakuzu was definitely more familiar with the terrain there than they were.

Seeing Kagura frowning, the other three tacitly remained silent, not disturbing his thoughts.

After pondering for a moment, Kagura, having made her decision, looked up at the Chunin in front of her and asked:

"How do I get into your Takigakure Village?"

However, when faced with Kagura's question, the Chunin leaning against the tree showed a troubled expression.

Chapter 84 Takigakure Village

Seeing the Chunin's troubled expression, Kagura knew exactly what he was thinking.

To outsiders, the entrance to Takigakure is their greatest secret.

Without this secret, it would be much easier for other countries to attack their village.

In that Chunin's original plan, he intended to lead Kagura and the others on a detour, passing through several different underwater caves and waterways before reaching their village.

Some of the entrances are real, while others are fake; only people from their ninja village could tell the difference.

But now, with his severely injured body, he obviously couldn't lead Kagura and the others into the village. He could only guide them to the village on their own by telling them the correct route.

Seeing the hesitant expression on the Chunin's face, Kagura's thoughts stirred, and she calmly muttered to herself:

"Speaking of which, Kakuzu and the others have been inside for two days now, and we still don't know what's going on in Takigakure..."

In the end, he didn't continue, but deliberately paused for a moment.

Upon hearing his words, the Chunin was stunned for a moment, and then his expression became even more unpleasant.

After thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and said to Kagura and the others:

"Alright, I'll tell you how to get into Takigakure Village."

Upon hearing this, Kagura and the other three exchanged knowing smiles.

After obtaining the correct way to enter Takigakure Village, they settled the wounded soldier before setting off.

They bypassed the waterfall that stretched like a sky and, following the correct instructions, dived into a spot near the water.

Over the years, the erosion has created countless waterways and caves beneath this pool.

Kagura followed the man's instructions and led the three of them through these caves and waterways.

They swam for nearly half an hour, and finally, after passing through a narrow, dark underwater passage, they escaped the passage as the surrounding light changed.

Emerging from the water and gazing at the scene before her, even Kagura was stunned.

Before them stood a colossal tree, hundreds of meters tall.

If Kagura hadn't been familiar with the story, she might have almost thought this was the legendary Tree of Creation.

Clearly, this is inside the cliff face above the waterfall.

Surrounded by stone walls on all sides, with a huge circular opening above that allows a glimpse of the azure sky, it resembles a legendary paradise.

The enormous tree occupied nearly half of the space inside.

The outstretched branches acted like a giant protective umbrella, completely concealing the area.

No wonder it's said that Takigakure Village is located in a very secluded place, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Kagura felt that this place was very similar to the Peach Blossom Spring he had learned in elementary school.

After marveling at the extraordinary sight before them, the group also saw the legendary Takigakure Village.

Right at the foot of that big tree, rows of human houses were neatly arranged.

Contrary to Kagura and the others' expectations of a village burned down, the village before them remained tranquil and peaceful.

Looking out from Kagura's perspective, wisps of smoke rose from several houses, and the faint sounds of children playing and laughing could be heard.

The four of them exchanged glances, remaining vigilant, and slowly approached from the water.