Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Hatake House.

Lu Shi and the others sat together.

"Shika, is what we're doing really going to work?" Minato asked with some concern.

Tsunade also turned her gaze to Shika.

"Yeah, it's nice to get away for a while, but our departure won't have any other impact besides slightly affecting Konoha's finances!"

Shika smiled confidently, "Don't worry, I guarantee that in less than two years, Hiruzen Sarutobi will be begging us to come back."

"Really?"

Everyone present was somewhat surprised.

"Believe me!"

If I remember correctly, in a while, that kid Sasori will kill the Third Kazekage.

The disappearance of the Third Kazekage became the fuse for the Third Shinobi World War. When Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the village, did he want to go to war with Danzo Shimura?

Give me a break.

"Lu Shi, thank you for what happened this time, and thank you everyone. I will definitely keep my promise to you!"

Sakumo Hatake stood up and bowed to Shikatoki.

Lu Shi smiled and said, "Senior Shuo Mao, you're a nice person, and we even did a mission together before, so I'll definitely help if I can."

"That's right, if you ask me, Sakumo-senpai, you're being too polite! If anyone dares to talk nonsense outside, I'll just punch them twice! And they'll behave." Tsunade waved her fist.

"Yes! After this incident, I actually feel very relaxed now."

Sakumo Hatake ruffled Kakashi's head. "Besides, this is a good opportunity to properly teach Kakashi."

After chatting for a while...

The group then went their separate ways.

The arrangements made for Lu Shi are not just empty words.

Tsunade stayed in the village, initially to investigate the traitor behind the disappearance of the deer.

Later, Shikatoki returned, and Tsunade didn't want to leave either, so their relationship progressed rapidly.

Now that Shikatoki is about to go out, she won't stay idle in Konoha by herself.

Tsunade had been wanting to go to Tanabata Street for a long time and have some fun!

As for the disciple Tsunade mentioned earlier, it is naturally Shizune.

It is said that this child has a great talent for medical ninjutsu, which is why Tsunade took him on as a disciple.

Shikatoshi didn't have any objections to this. In the original work, Shizune was already quite good, and it would be nice to have someone to take care of Tsunade when they were out and about.

As for Minato Namikaze...

He really is going into seclusion.

Shika gave him a lot of inspiration from Rasengan and Flying Thunder God Technique, and he had long wanted to study them carefully.

Finally, there's the Nara deer.

The creation of a subspace is urgent, and with only the Yin-Yang Release chakra remaining, Shikatoki is preparing to go to the Land of Rain to find Nagato.

No matter what, we have to give it a try.

The main gate of Konoha Village.

Shikatoki and Tsunade set off together, with little Shizune by their side.

"Shikatoki, how about we go to Tanabata Street for some fun first?" Tsunade invited with a smile.

Upon hearing the word "play," the Nine-Headed Lama immediately raised his head. "I think this is a good idea."

Lu Shi rolled her eyes. "Let's play after we finish our business!"

"All right."

After walking for a while, the two had to part ways.

Shikato hugged Tsunade. "I'll come find you in Tanabata after I've finished what I'm doing."

"This time, you can't just disappear like before!" Tsunade warned.

"Okay, goodbye then! Bye-bye, Shizune!"

Shizune quickly bowed, "Goodbye, Lord Lu Shi."

The land of rain.

From a distance, the weather appeared overcast and rainy.

"What terrible weather!" Nine-Lama complained.

Lu Shi remained calm.

"You'll get used to it."

"Where is that brat named Nagato you're looking for?"

"have no idea."

"have no idea?"

Nine Lama looked at the deer in disbelief.

"I don't know why you brought me to the Land of Rain? Do you even know how big the Land of Rain is? We can't possibly search it bit by bit."

Lu Shi knew that this behavior was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

However, he had his own clever plan!

"Don't worry, just watch me."

Neither Shika nor the Nine-Tailed Fox intended to conceal their presence.

They entered the Land of Rain with great fanfare, even a bit arrogantly.

Nara Shikatoki was a high-risk ninja in every ninja village.

Amegakure Village is no exception.

Just as Shiro entered, Hanzo received the news.

"Nara Shikatoki? Is he just passing through, or is he on a mission related to the Land of Rain?" Hanzo frowned slightly.

"According to the ninja reports from ahead, Nara Shikatoki doesn't seem to be on a mission; it's more like he's... on vacation." After hesitating for a moment, the ninja finally spoke.

"travel?!"

Hanzo's expression was unpredictable, shifting between light and dark.

A ninja of Nara Shikatoki's caliber is simply too uncontrollable.

"No! We need to figure out his purpose. Take some men and come with me; we'll go and meet this Nara Shikatoki!"

"yes!"

Inside the noodle shop in Amegakure Village.

Kurama ate a large bowl of noodles, "This isn't as good as Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha, and will anyone really come looking for us?"

"Of course, I can't speak for others, but I'm considered a celebrity in the ninja world," Shikatoki said proudly.

"Heh, who's not the same? I'm a celebrity too!"

"Are you even human?"

"I don't like hearing you say that!"

While the two were arguing, a masked man walked into the noodle shop.

Except for Lu Shi and Jiu Lama, all the customers in the shop stood up.

"Lord Hanzo."

Lu Shi glanced smugly at Nine Lamas, "See, here they come!"

"You may all leave."

Hanzo opened his mouth.

Even the owner of the noodle shop was nowhere to be found.

"Nara Shikatoki, I've long admired your name. I never imagined that the child from back then would grow up to be what he is today. It's truly amazing!" Hanzo said, sitting on a chair not far from Shikatoki, his tone somewhat wistful.

"Yes! I witnessed Hanzo's power firsthand back then."

Lu Shi immediately engaged in a mutual flattery session.

We're not here to fight, so nice words aren't worth much. It's normal to say a few nice things to improve our impression of you!

Hanzo remained expressionless after hearing what Shika said.

In my heart, I had already come to regard Lu Shi as a polite child.

"I won't waste any more words. I want to know what brings you to Amegakure? If it's about a mission, I can send someone to assist you. If you're just passing through, please leave as soon as possible."

Hanzo's words were quite blunt.

However, Lu Shi was very understanding.

Actually, it's just a habit.

Over the years, Lu Shi has undertaken many missions and visited many other countries.

Except for missions involving the Daimyo, for other missions, each ninja village would send someone to follow Shikatoki from a distance.

no way.

If you used the Tailed Beast Ball when you saw a deer in person during the Chunin Exams, you would have the same reaction.

Are these ninjas?

These are nuclear weapons!

Not to mention Shikatoshi, even Minato gets the same treatment when he leaves the house.

"I came to the Land of Rain to find someone. I wonder if Senior Hanzo knows about the Akatsuki?" Shikatoki asked with a smile.

Hanzo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then shook his head. "I can say with certainty that there is no well-known organization called Akatsuki within the Land of Rain. If it is not well-known, it cannot become a force to be reckoned with. I am not sure about that."

"I see!"

The deer nodded.

It was just something I tried out.

The original work does not explicitly state when Nagato and his two companions founded Akatsuki.

All I know is that it was originally founded for peace.

Wait! Peace!

Shika suddenly seemed to know when the Akatsuki organization was founded.

When will people yearn for peace?

Of course, it's when war breaks out.

During the Second Shinobi World War, Nagato and his two companions were taken in by Jiraiya when they were still young.

Therefore, it's only possible that the three of them saw something during the Third Shinobi World War that led them to create the Akatsuki organization.

"Thank you for informing me, Senior Hanzo. I will stay in the Land of Rain for a while. Don't worry, I will behave myself. Senior Hanzo can send someone to follow me." Shika said frankly.

Hanzo did not know the Akatsuki organization.

This proves that there has been no conflict between the two sides.

Lu Shi wasn't there to cause trouble, so he was naturally very open and honest.

Hanzo stared at the deer for a long while, then finally nodded. "I hope you really don't have any other motives! Otherwise..."

Shika knew that Hanzo had tacitly agreed.

"Thank you, Senior Hanzo. I still have to look for someone. See you later."

As Lu Shi spoke, he led Kurama away. As soon as they stepped out of the noodle shop, they saw many Rain Ninjas waiting in a tense atmosphere.

"Wow, such a big show of force?" Kurama was somewhat surprised. "This is even bigger than the show you made near Sunagakure last time."

Lu Shi chuckled, "There's nothing I can do. I've already said, I'm just a celebrity."

Ignoring the Rain Ninjas, Shika walked out of the encirclement.

"Lord Hanzo, what should we do now?"

"Send someone to follow them, and notify me immediately if there is any unusual activity."

"yes!"