In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 214 Tailed Beast Mission Assignment

Later, we could consider attending the Five Kage Summit to see what it's like, or wait for Kabuto to resurrect the Second Tsuchikage and extract the secret of Dust Release from him.

However, until then, everything will have to wait and see.

The three years that Chiyo spent in the Akatsuki were the most peaceful three years of her life.

The Akatsuki organization has entered a period of dormancy, and its missions are no longer as complicated as before, with much less fighting and killing.

In the vast majority of cases, they are engaged in intelligence gathering.

Qianye primarily used shadow clones to accomplish this.

He devoted all his time to his own life.

In his spare time, he would move between Tsunade's room, Mikoto's room, Izumi's room, Yogura's room, and Kurenai's room.

Occasionally, he would sneak off to visit the Mizukage and Hinata in the middle of the night.

The two sides reacted differently to this.

The former, as always, wished he could grab Qianye, tie his limbs, and hang him up to beat him.

Although I always get punished by Qianye's fifth limb.

The latter, on the other hand, was someone Qianye practically watched grow up.

At only sixteen years old, she had already reached the level of Mrs. Mikoto, Lord Mizukage, and Yokura, surpassing Izumi, Chiya's first love, and her teacher, Kurenai Yuhi.

And it also shows a growth trend.

Given time, reaching Tsunade's level would be within his grasp.

"I believe that Lady Chiya will definitely succeed." Yekura had full confidence in Chiya.

"It's not that simple. I always feel like something's missing. Maybe I can try again once I've cultivated the Heavenly Gang Technique to its highest level."

Chiya pulled Yecang into his arms, reached inside Xiaopao to gently stroke her beautiful back, and smiled, "However, if you could drop the word 'Master,' I might have more confidence."

Yekura blushed, "No, no, Lord Chiya."

She rarely disobeyed Qianye's words. Since confirming her relationship with Qianye, she has received extra care from him and has been completely obedient to him.

They are even willing to perform all sorts of difficult moves.

It was as if Chiya lingered on her back, touching it from time to time. Although it was a little embarrassing, Yekura still enjoyed the feeling.

However, they were unusually insistent on how to address each other.

Because in her heart, the title "Lord Qianye" distinguishes her from all the other women in Qianye's life; only she would call him that.

"Whatever you want," Qianye said, no longer insisting.

Just then, a pulling force suddenly came from the rings on their hands.

Chiya carried Yekura and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to their inn. The two sat cross-legged on the bed, channeling chakra into their chakra rings, their minds gradually sinking into them.

It was still that same dark cave space, with a Zen lamp placed in the middle.

Buzz, buzz, buzz.

Including Chiya and Yekura, the Akatsuki members gradually gathered around the Zen lamp, appearing out of thin air—not their actual selves, but projections.

"Everyone's here. It's been a long time since we've had a gathering. Hmm."

"But speaking of which, Chief, it's been three years already. When are we going to start our Tailed Beast capture plan? Hmm."

"Doing this intelligence work every day is completely against my artistic style, it's so annoying. Hmm."

As soon as he appeared, Deidara couldn't wait to complain to Pain.

"Yeah, yeah." Hidan, unusually, didn't tease Deidara, but complained to Deidara, "Lately, he's either gathering information or making money with Kakuzu, which has made me offer fewer sacrifices to the Jashin-sama."

"When will I finally be able to sacrifice those damned Jinchuriki to the great evil god?"

"Shut up, Deidara."

"Shut up, Hidan."

Before Pain could speak, Sasori and Kakuzu, the two hard-working members of Akatsuki, started scolding their subordinates.

"It's alright." Payne glanced around and said, "That's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about."

"The Akatsuki organization is about to officially enter the final stage: capturing the Tailed Beasts."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned serious, and the atmosphere became earnest.

None of the eleven Akatsuki members showed fear on their faces; instead, they were mostly excited.

"Now I'll assign tasks." Pain glanced at Deidara and said expressionlessly, "First, the One-Tail and the Three-Tail will be captured by Deidara and Sasori."

"Is it finally starting?" Deidara chuckled, turning to look at Sasori. "I remember the One-Tailed Beast is that Sand Village brat who's already become the Kazekage, I think he's from Sasori's village. This is going to be interesting. Hmm."

"Last time, when Brother Chiya returned to his village, he turned Konoha upside down, and even cost the Third Hokage his life and Orochimaru's hands. Hmm."

"Brother Scorpion, what are your plans this time? Hmm."

Sasori ignored Deidara's voice and looked at Pain, "When do we begin?"

"Let's start with the One-Tail. If all goes well, we can begin operations in about a month. During this time, you should prepare well. As for the Three-Tail, we'll have to wait. Because of the death of the previous Three-Tail Jinchuriki, it will take some time for it to fully revive," Pain replied.

"There's still a month left," Scorpion said thoughtfully.

Pain continued, "The Two-Tails and Seven-Tails will be handled by Kakuzu and Hidan. Originally, I planned for you to begin your operation after Sasori and Hidan arrived and captured the One-Tails, since the best way to seal the tailed beasts is in the order of their tails."

"But now the Seven-Tails has just participated in the second Chunin Exams jointly organized by Sunagakure and Konoha and is on her way back. If we miss this opportunity and let her return to Tsurugakure, it will definitely cause trouble for your mission."

"No problem." The usually composed Kakuzu nodded in deep agreement.

Hidan, relying on his immortality and being ignorant of the world's limitations, was rather unhappy. "What's there to be afraid of? At worst, we can just go to Tsurugaku Village, cause a ruckus, and snatch the Jinchuriki back."

"Shut up, Hidan, or I'll kill you." Kakuzu glared at Hidan with his dark green eyes filled with murderous intent.

Hidan didn't care at all. "You can't do it. Try killing me later if you dare."

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Pain felt a headache coming on and spoke up to stop them, "Quiet down, Hidan."

Hidan clicked his tongue lightly and shut his mouth.

If we're talking about Hidan, who fears nothing and no one, then Pain is definitely one of the people he fears most in the Akatsuki organization.

Ever since he learned that the leader's Rinnegan possessed the ability to strip away souls, he dared not contradict him.

Because although he is immortal, it does not mean that he is truly immortal.

If you anger the other party and they rip out his soul, then he'll have nowhere to cry.

Pain turned his gaze to Chiya and Pakura, "The same goes for the Five-Tails. The Five-Tails is currently carrying out a secret mission issued by Iwagakure, which is the best time to capture it. Chiya and Pakura should capture it. After the meeting, Zetsu will deliver the information to you."

"Just the Five-Tails?" Chiya shrugged slightly.

P.S.: Fourth update. Requesting recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Fifth update coming soon, still writing.

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