Konoha: The Gu Master Creates the Hokage

Given White Zetsu's speed, the Akatsuki organization may have already received news of Sasori and Deidara's defeat.

Princess Ichikishima was too short and was suspended in mid-air, clinging to the window to barely see the scenery outside.

To prevent her from falling, Zhihui held her with both hands.

He raised an eyebrow.

In his line of sight, he could see the veins bulging beneath Princess Ichikishima's fair skin.

Is it just a lack of achievement?

Yu Nu Zhihui felt that the previous "rough and wild hero" was triggered too early.

"I...this is the first time I've ever seen a desert."

Princess Ichikishima wiped the sweat from her forehead and said.

"It's hot, isn't it?"

Oil Girl Zhihui described her feelings: "It felt like being in a sauna, enveloped in heat, and extremely stuffy."

Princess Ichikishima nodded vigorously.

Her gaze suddenly sharpened.

In the desert, a fox is running.

It was quickly caught by a lone wolf, whose astonishing bite force, combined with its sharp teeth, killed it instantly.

Blood splattered everywhere, covering the ground.

"How cruel."

"I feel very emotional," said Zhihui, the oil-producing woman.

"Master...I want to rest..."

Princess Ichikishima closed her eyes and went limp in Aburame Shiki's arms.

"Have you fainted from the heat? The sunlight is indeed too strong."

Yu Nu Zhihui was somewhat surprised.

He shook his head and placed Princess Ichikishima on the bed.

As for him, he went to the bathroom.

After taking a shower and changing into clean clothes, he immediately felt refreshed and relaxed.

"You get some rest, I'm going out for a bit."

Aburame Shiki glanced at the delicate and frail Ichikishima-hime and spoke gently.

Although she is a snake princess, and is affected by the snake-controlling gu, she is obedient and sensible in all aspects except for being completely ignorant.

Aburame Shiki closed the door and left the hotel.

Before leaving, he said goodbye to Shino Aburame.

If Gaara comes over, tell him he's resting and not to disturb him.

Under normal circumstances, one would naturally not dare to neglect a Wind Shadow.

But now, it doesn't matter if we neglect it.

Mistbird Gu!

A wisp of mist transformed into a swallow, hovering above the head of the oil-loving Zhihui.

Although its range is not as wide as Karin's Kagura Mind's Eye, it is not much different, and it is quite convenient for finding people.

"Have they already engaged in combat?"

Oil Girl Zhihui was not entirely surprised.

Just like in the original work, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki used the Transformation Technique.

Without a doubt, they were originally there to meet up with Sasori and Deidara.

But now they've encountered Kakashi Hatake and Team 7.

Oil Girl Zhihui rushed over immediately.

However, he did so to watch the show and to prevent new Akatsuki members from appearing.

After all, the situation is completely different now.

[Achieve the achievement of 'Xu Xian of the Ninja World' and receive the reward: Swallowing River Toad.]

[The River-Swallowing Toad: A fifth-level Gu worm that feeds on water. It contains a river within its body, which it can conjure up into a vast swamp when it spits it out.]

The words that suddenly appeared made You Nu Zhihui pause in surprise.

Although this achievement came late, it was within his expectations.

To his surprise, the reward was actually the River-Swallowing Toad.

This Gu worm is quite special; it is from the wild and is enormous, unlike the other Gu worms which are small.

However, to be fair, it is quite aggressive.

It can spit out a river in an instant, or swallow a river in a flash.

Yu Nu Zhihui suddenly let out a soft "Eh".

This river-swallowing toad has arrived at just the right time.

What does Sunagakure lack most?

That is undoubtedly fresh water.

With the River-Swallowing Toad, we can carry out a water diversion project.

Of course, it depends on what price Sunagakure is willing to pay for this.

With Sasori of the Red Sand added to the mix, Shiki Aburame could easily extort a hefty sum from him.

……

half an hour ago.

Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki walked into the desert.

According to Akatsuki's plan, Sasori and Deidara would head to the Land of Rivers after capturing Gaara.

There, the Akatsuki members will use the Nine Seals of the Illusionary Dragon to extract the One-Tailed Shukaku and seal it within the Gedo Mazo.

The Nine Seals of the Illusionary Dragon requires ten ninjas to perform simultaneously and will take several days to complete.

Of course, it's fine if the original ninja isn't present, but they must be top-tier ninjas.

The fewer the number of people, the longer it will take.

In the original work, it took nine people three days to perform the technique.

Because it takes a long time, in order to avoid being pursued, members will use the Elephant Transformation Technique to buy time.

Kisame Hoshigaki is known as the tailless tailed beast, possessing astonishing chakra within him.

Even 30% is enough for him to unleash his full potential.

Therefore, Kisame Hoshigaki and Itachi Uchiha were sent out to provide backup.

"Mr. Itachi."

Kisame Hoshigaki asked, "Did you say their mission was successful?"

"With their strength, dealing with Gaara wouldn't be difficult."

Itachi Uchiha said calmly.

He was thinking about a question.

If Gaara were captured, would Sunagakure ask Konoha for help?

He thought about it carefully and figured it was most likely.

The Hidden Sand Village and the Hidden Leaf Village had previously formed an alliance.

Moreover, without contacting Konoha, they have no way to rescue Gaara.

So who will Konoha send?

Itachi Uchiha hadn't expected Sasuke Uchiha to be involved.

He was thinking about how to release water and transmit more intelligence.

"Once one of the tailed beasts is captured, it's the turn of the others."

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned and asked, "Do you think the leader will send us to capture the Nine-Tails?"

"do not know."

Itachi Uchiha glanced at him and said calmly.

"Mr. Itachi, do you want to capture the Nine-Tails?"

Kisame Hoshigaki asked meaningfully.

"To me, all the tailed beasts are the same."

Itachi Uchiha said expressionlessly.

Just then, not far from them, there was movement beneath the yellow sand.

Kisame Hoshigaki instinctively gripped Samehada.

"It's a White Zetsu."

Itachi Uchiha frowned slightly and asked, "Has something happened?"

White Zetsu emerged from the ground.

It approached the two men and said in a deep voice, "Deidara and Sasori are dead."

"what?"

Kisame Hoshigaki was taken aback.