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

If an ordinary ninja were to enter, even an elite Jonin like Kakashi would likely be doomed.

Karin, who was from Kusagakure, walked around observing, looking like an old lady visiting a city for the first time. "This is my first time in Sunagakure. I didn't expect the entrance alone to be so terrifying. No wonder it's one of the Five Great Ninja Villages."

Maki, who was leading the way, gave an awkward smile. "This is the only natural barrier in Sunagakure. Although it looks heavily guarded, you can enter the village once you break through this defense. It can't compare to the protective barrier of your Konoha."

"Did the invaders who kidnapped Lord Kazekage enter Sunagakure through this canyon?" Sakura asked with some surprise.

"No." Maki shook his head, uttering two words with an extremely pale expression, "The sky."

"In the sky?" The group was taken aback.

"Hmm." Maki explained as he walked, "Based on the footprints left at the scene and the information obtained from the witnesses, there were three intruders. Two of them killed all the guards of Yixiantian, while the guy who kidnapped Lord Fengying used a special giant bird to fly into the sky, thus catching us off guard."

"Whether it's breaking through the first line of defense or kidnapping the Kazekage, these are not things that ordinary ninjas can do. It seems that those guys came prepared." Kakashi's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and a sense of unease was rising in his heart.

As they talked, they had already left the narrow canyon. Qianxia asked with some surprise, "Why are there rocking chairs and parasols there?"

Maki said "Oh" and replied, "Because it was left by the intruders, there might be clues left by the intruders on it, so we didn't move it."

"Looks like this intruder knows how to enjoy himself."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces darkened, but with this, finding the intruder would be much easier.

Only Chika seemed lost in thought, because in this situation, the only person who would sleep in a rocking chair was her father.

Thinking of this, an excited smile appeared on her face, and she thought to herself, "It seems this trip was really worthwhile."

After passing through the narrow canyon, they entered the village of Sunagakure. Because Sunagakure and Konoha were allies, Kakashi and his group of five received a warm welcome from the villagers.

The group walked along the street and arrived at the very center.

As soon as they entered the Kazekage Building, they heard Kankuro scream in agony. A medical ninja quickly approached and said respectfully, "Captain Maki, Lord Kankuro is about to die."

Upon hearing this, Maki looked helplessly at Kakashi and the other four with anticipation.

Karin and Sakura exchanged a glance, then Karin said seriously, "Leave it to me. Sakura, come and help me."

"I understand," Sakura replied respectfully, and the two quickly ran towards Kankuro's ward. Kakashi and the others followed closely behind.

Before he even entered, a hunched old woman charged at him, baring her teeth and brandishing her claws. Her target was Kakashi. "Konoha's White Fang, I'll kill you!"

After a series of farcical events, Karin and Sakura finally began their rescue operation.

Half a day later.

The country of Sichuan.

The sealing of the Tailed Beasts continues in the cave where the Akatsuki headquarters is located.

Including Chiya, all members of the Akatsuki organization, either in their true forms or as projections, stood on the finger of the Gedo Mazo.

Gaara, whose body had been exposed to the Tailed Beast's chakra, was covered in cracks and on the verge of death.

"Half a day left, just hold on for another half day, and the tailed beast will be sealed." Projected Pain spoke, "Everyone, keep up the good work."

"How boring. This sealing ritual. Hmm." Deidara yawned and looked at the cold-faced Chiya. "Speaking of which, Chiya-nii, you haven't said anything for so long. It's not like you."

"Of course," Konan sighed from the side. "Because what's sealed here isn't the real body, but just a shadow clone. Chiya's real body returned to Amegakure after we separated. He's at home with his wife and kids right now."

"What?!" Deidara exclaimed in shock.

"Yes," Chiya replied coldly. In reality, he was only doing this to prevent Pain and the others from giving him a reason to capture the Nine-Tails. The one who returned to Amegakure was the real shadow clone.

Kisame, whose chakra reserves were second only to Chiya in the Akatsuki organization, said with envy, "So this is the benefit of having a terrifying amount of chakra. It's a pity that my Water Clone isn't as durable as my Shadow Clone, otherwise I would like to learn from him and slack off a bit."

At this point, he turned his gaze to the filial son, "Itachi, why don't you teach me Shadow Clone Technique later? I also want to relax like Mr. Chiya."

"I'll warn Chiya later, and this won't happen again." Before Itachi could speak, the projected Pain nipped Kisame's thoughts in the bud. He turned his gaze to Zetsu, "What's the situation with Sunagakure and Konoha?"

"I was just about to report that," White Zetsu chuckled. "Konoha's reinforcements have arrived at Sunagakure and are on their way. If we let them continue their advance, they might actually arrive before we finish sealing them."

"Who are these people?" asked the son in mourning.

Black Zetsu rattled off the names as if they were his own, "Chiyo from Sunagakure, Kakashi from Konoha, Karin Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno, disciples of the Fifth Hokage Tsunade. Oh right, it seems that Tsunade's seven-year-old daughter, who just graduated from the Ninja Academy, also came along this time."

"What, seven years old?" Most of the Akatsuki members present felt looked down upon.

Is Konoha known for its exceptionally talented individuals, or is it suffering from a talent shortage? Graduating from the Ninja Academy at the age of seven is certainly impressive, but this isn't a time of war, so sending a seven-year-old child here is truly baffling.

Black Zetsu chuckled and added, "In addition, Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, has also come along, and it seems that the Konoha ninja Team Might Guy has also received Tsunade's orders and is on their way here."

"Heh heh, even the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki has come. It's true what they say, you can search high and low only to find no trace of him." Kisame looked at Chiya with interest. "It's a pity that Mr. Chiya's true form isn't here, otherwise perhaps the Nine-Tails could have been captured sooner."

"As long as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is still in Konoha, nothing else matters. The most important thing now is to seal the One-Tail. It seems we have no choice but to use the Transformation Technique." Pain said indifferently, "Kisame, in Akatsuki, besides Chiya, you have the most chakra, but he's a shadow clone now. You'll be in charge of intercepting that guy named Might Guy. As for Kakashi, leave it to Itachi, who's from Konoha."

"As for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, after sealing the One-Tail, they will be captured by Sasori and Deidara themselves."

at the same time.

Kakashi, Chinatsu, Karin, Sakura, Naruto, and Granny Chiyo, a group of six, were leaping through the forest led by their ninja dog, Pakkun.

They are gradually approaching the Akatsuki's cave stronghold.

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