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Chapter 238 Your Amegakure wants Kakuzu so that Hanzo can live a long life, right? (Third update delivered!)

Tsunade's will is extremely firm.

The current situation is both a crisis and a huge opportunity for Konoha. If they can successfully eliminate the Akatsuki, Konoha's status will definitely surpass that of the destroyed Sunagakure and Kirigakure.

Tsunade is a competent politician, and compared to her political wisdom, Gaara of Sunagakure is far too young.

Even if Mei Terumi of Kirigakure could think of this, she would be powerless to do anything about it, because uniting to suppress the Akatsuki organization is now a kind of politically correct approach in the ninja world.

Of course, Tsunade is also a woman with quite a few tricks up her sleeve.

If they want their allies to act according to Konoha's will, in addition to these noble justifications, they also need some substantial rewards. Konoha's interests certainly cannot be betrayed, so they can only betray the interests of another country.

"Some time ago, we proposed to question Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, and demand that he hand over information about Akatsuki, but unfortunately, this has not been implemented."

Tsunade clenched her fists and said in a deep voice, "Especially after Akatsuki destroyed Sunagakure and Kirigakure, it's even more difficult for us to launch a punitive expedition against Iwagakure. After all, if Akatsuki is truly the mastermind behind Iwagakure's covert instigation of the Shinobi World War, then we must sever Iwagakure's claws!"

That's a rather domineering statement.

After delivering some righteous and inspiring words, Tsunade naturally moved on to something everyone wanted to hear: "Once we've destroyed Akatsuki and found conclusive evidence, we can use that as grounds to strike at Iwagakure, where terror is rampant, and demand that Iwagakure pay reparations to all countries!"

"This could potentially start a war..."

Uehara Naraku subconsciously frowned: "If we are to do this, I must report to Lord Hanzo, who has always been committed to the peace of the ninja world."

Tsunade turned to Gaara and Mei Terumi, and said in a deep voice, "Peace isn't something you can win over! Only a sufficiently strong attitude and enough power can allow you to embrace peace!"

"Um…"

After a moment's hesitation, Gaara gently began to ease the tension: "Right now, our most important task is to capture the Akatsuki members within the Land of Fire, isn't it? Let me explain our battle plan first!"

"it is good."

Tsunade waved for Nara Shikaku and introduced him softly, "This is our Konoha Jonin class representative, Nara Shikaku. He will be the one explaining everything for this operation!"

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Nara Shikaku stood in the spot where Nara Shikamaru had just been, and took out a map of the Land of Fire, spreading it out on the table.

"Because Akatsuki has a small number of members but is very powerful, we plan that during this operation to capture Akatsuki, the ordinary squads will mainly be responsible for intelligence gathering and establishing a blockade network, while the main combat force will be the Jonin squads and Anbu squads from the village."

First, a complete encirclement.

According to our latest intelligence, the Akatsuki members are currently in this area. Therefore, a large number of sensory ninja teams will begin a grid search of this area, with the main combat teams following closely behind to provide support in encircling the Akatsuki members.

Second, divide and conquer.

Based on our experience fighting Akatsuki over the years, we can tell that the Akatsuki members have an extremely high level of teamwork and coordination, which is a result of their many years of combat experience.

However, there seems to be a difference between them: each of them is very proud. So perhaps we can use a piecemeal tactic to gradually disrupt Akatsuki's coordination, thereby cutting off and encircling the six members of Akatsuki.

Third, they fought fewer battles and surrounded more enemy forces.

According to our intelligence, although these members who have infiltrated the Land of Fire may be slightly weaker, they are still very powerful. Therefore, to capture them, we would need powerful ninjas to suppress them.

Therefore, the main combat team, led by the Hokage and Jiraiya, will launch an attack to capture and kill one or two members of Akatsuki. Jonin and Anbu teams will be dispatched to surround and entangle the other members, defeating them one by one and capturing them one by one.

The members that the encirclement squad and the main combat squad will face have been listed, allowing each squad to maximize its strengths. However, unexpected events are inevitable on the battlefield, requiring on-the-spot decision-making.

above. "

Nara Shikaku spoke slowly, without any sense of urgency about an impending major battle, yet his strategy sent chills down one's spine.

Even Uehara Naraku felt a little uneasy.

Fortunately, he came to Konoha this time; otherwise, Kakuzu and his six companions might have been wiped out here due to Nara Shikaku's scheme.

It's truly unexpected that this future commander of the Allied Shinobi Forces in the Ninja World War is so intelligent that he shouldn't be underestimated!

Let alone Kakuzu and his six companions, if the Konoha ninja followed his remote command and fought in the open, even the Six Paths of Pain could potentially be defeated one by one…

Looking at Nara Shikaku, who was smiling and acting like a nice guy while explaining his strategy... this guy is actually quite ruthless!

clap clap clap...

Uehara Naraku gently clapped his hands, unable to resist praising, "I have never seen such a brilliant strategy before..."

"Hehehehe..."

Nara Shikaku rubbed his forehead somewhat embarrassedly. He had actually put a lot of effort into this strategy, after all, Tsunade had asked him to come up with a suitable strategic plan in such a short time, which was a bit of a challenge.

Tsunade surveyed the crowd and said softly, "So, does anyone have any different opinions? If not, we can consider starting the process..."

"The Hidden Mist Village has no objections."

"Sunagakure has no objections."

"Amegakure has no objections."

Everyone present nodded.

After this strategy was presented, Konoha didn't seem to need their help much; it was just an extra layer of insurance.

Anyway, we're all allies.

Mei Terumi nodded and then asked a question: "After this operation is over, we hope to be able to handle the three members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist..."

"That's natural."

Tsunade nodded calmly.

Uehara Naraku also spoke directly: "Then after the operation is over, our Amegakure hopes to hand Kakuzu over to us for disposal."

Tsunade frowned, but didn't immediately agree: "We need to consider this matter, after all, Kakuzu is a rogue ninja from Takigakure..."

Konoha has also gathered information about Kakuzu.

The leader of Takigakure gave the Konoha ninja a piece of information about Kakuzu, which even terrified Tsunade at the time.

Kakuzu actually became a Jonin of Takigakure decades ago. After killing all the Takigakure leaders, he stole the Takigakure territory and escaped!

What does this mean?

Just how long has Kakuzu lived?!

"That won't do."

Uehara Naraku smiled and shook his head, saying softly, "Kakuzu stole a treasure from our Amegakure, and Lord Hanzo specifically instructed me to capture him."

"Oh…"

Tsunade couldn't help but chuckle, a smirk playing on her lips as she looked at Uehara Naraku: "Was that really a treasure from your Amegakure? He stole a treasure from Takigakure..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku's expression shifted. He slowly stood up, leaning on the table and staring directly at Tsunade opposite him. He said softly, "It seems you already know Kakuzu's secret. Konoha should be well aware of our reasons for wanting Kakuzu, Lady Hanzo..."

"Uehara!"

Tsunade decisively interrupted Uehara Naraku, leaped over, grabbed his arm, and led him out of the office.

While holding onto Uehara Naraku's arm, Tsunade waved to Gaara and Terumi Mei, saying, "I have something to say to this brat. Please make yourselves at home..."

"Well…"

Mei Terumi and Gaara looked at each other in bewilderment.

After a moment, the two began to think about why a single horn could cause a dispute between Konoha and Amegakure. What secret was that guy hiding?

In the corridor of the Hokage Building.

Uehara Naraku glanced at Tsunade, who walked out with a smile, and felt the softness and warmth on his arm. For some reason, he thought of Konan.

If I remember correctly, I vaguely heard something when I was chatting with Ms. Konan a while ago... Ms. Konan didn't seem to mind that Uehara would marry a woman older than him.

At the time, Uehara Naraku thought that Konan meant she agreed to his relationship with Terumi Mei, which was completely unfounded, so he didn't pay any attention to it.

Now, it seems, it appears...

Sometimes, we should listen to our teachers more!

With a smile on her face, Tsunade took Uehara Naraku's arm and led him into a dark little room. Then she slammed the door shut and pinned Uehara Naraku against the wall!

"Hey, kid!"

Tsunade's smile vanished without a trace, replaced by a fierce expression: "That Hanzo of the Salamander wanted Kakuzu's body for longevity, right?"

"..."

Uehara Naraku looked down at Tsunade and her chest.

After a moment of silence, Uehara Naraku lowered his head again.

Because he didn't know how to answer, he could only lower his head to indicate his agreement. Anyway, they almost let it slip in the Hokage's office!

Tsunade knew this fact too. Looking at Uehara Naraku's expression, she scoffed and said, "If this operation succeeds, Konoha will absolutely never hand Kakuzu over to Amegakure. Let that old man give up on that idea!"

Fortunately, Uehara Naraku remembered his duty and immediately raised his head to glare at Tsunade, coldly saying, "This is our bottom line. You're just worried that if Lord Hanzo continues to live, Amegakure will become even stronger under his leadership..."

That's enough.

Tsunade shook her head dismissively, ran a finger across Uehara Naraku's face, and said coldly, "If it were just about strength, I might admire him a lot. After all, Hanzo of the Salamander defeated dozens of Konoha's elite squads all by himself, and only Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and I, those two idiots, survived."

"But speaking of his leadership abilities, that old guy led Amegakure for so many years, do you think Amegakure became stronger? Even you, a brat, have done more than that Hanzo."

This statement has a hint of provocation.

Uehara Naraku almost nodded subconsciously. Of course, he felt that he had done more for Amegakure than Hanzo of the Salamander! The land of the Land of Rain had expanded by almost double, wasn't that all thanks to him?

Uehara Naraku lowered his head, his breathing becoming increasingly rapid. After a struggle, he said in a deep voice, "No need for further words, Hokage. When it comes time to act, we'll each rely on our own methods. Whoever can kill Kakuzu will have him!"

"Alright, let's take a gamble!"

Tsunade curled the corners of her lips into a smile and extended her palm: "Let's make a bet! If you can kill Kakuzu, then Kakuzu will be your Amegakure!"

"..."

Something seems off.

After thinking for a while, Uehara Naraku slowly reached out and grasped Tsunade's small hand, as if he was about to lose this bet to Tsunade again.

Although it was a gamble they were destined to lose, they still had to make the bet, mainly to avoid arousing Tsunade's suspicion.

We can't risk Kakuzu's life for a bet!

Kakuzu was a hard-working man who made money for the Akatsuki organization; he was a ninja even Uehara Naraku admired!

"come over!"

Tsunade grabbed Uehara Naraku's clothes, pulling him down involuntarily, and breathed hot air into his ear: "Heh, brat, you've never won a bet between us!"

"..."

After pondering for a moment, Uehara Naraku clenched his fist and whispered in Tsunade's ear, "Don't worry, for Hanzo-sama's sake, I will definitely win this time!"

(End of this chapter)