Naruto: Forced to activate Infinite Tsukuyomi in order to return home

Upon hearing the name "Kakuzu," both Minato and Killer Bee's expressions changed.

Kakuzu, a notorious rogue ninja in the ninja world, is known for his immense strength and immortality, and has posed a great threat to various ninja villages on numerous occasions.

"Kakuzu...he stole the Seven-Tails?"

The sound of water gate was tinged with disbelief.

The old man nodded heavily, his eyes filled with sorrow:

"Yes, it's him."

"Ever since Kakuzu stole the village's secret technique, Earth Grudge Fear, he has coveted the power of the Tailed Beasts. I never expected him to do something like this."

Killer Bee clenched his fists, a flash of anger crossing his eyes:

"Hmph, this Kakuzu is getting more and more arrogant. We absolutely cannot let him succeed!"

Minato took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down:

"The most important thing now is to find Kakuzu and the Seven-Tails."

"We must act quickly, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in the old man's eyes:

"If you can help us find the Seven-Tails, Takigakure will be eternally grateful."

"I will do my best to provide you with clues about Kakuzu's whereabouts."

Minato nodded in gratitude:

"Then I'll leave it to you. We will do our best to find the Seven-Tails and never let it fall into the hands of evil."

.....

Afterwards, Minato and Killer Bee bid farewell to the old man and led everyone to the outskirts of Takigakure.

"Killer Bee, what's your opinion on this?"

Minato looked at Killer Bee with a serious expression, and after confirming that no one was around, he asked.

"Something's not right, something's very wrong..."

"The entire Takigakure village, including that old man, makes me feel very uneasy..."

"They seem to be hiding something from us..."

Upon hearing this, Minato nodded slightly, a hint of seriousness flashing between his brows:

"What you said is exactly what I was thinking."

"I also have this doubt in my mind, and I always feel that there is something else going on behind this."

"Based on my deduction, the Seven-Tails may not have actually fallen into Kakuzu's hands."

"You mean...?"

Killer Bee's gaze sharpened instantly, as if he had caught some crucial information.

"That's right, she's very likely still inside Takigakure, somewhere we've overlooked."

Minato's tone was firm and unwavering.

Upon hearing this, Killer Bee frowned, clearly surprised by this sudden turn of events.

"In that case, if we forcibly demand it, we might alarm the entire village and cause unnecessary trouble."

Minato smiled slightly, a smile that held both confidence and cunning. His gaze pierced through the layers of houses, as if he could already see the secrets hidden within Takigakure:

"That's why we need to proceed cautiously and first find out the other side's strengths and weaknesses."

"We'll decide what to do once we find the exact location of the Seven-Tails."

"So, your plan is..."

Kirabi pressed on impatiently.

"You split up into small teams, ostensibly to search for Kakuzu's whereabouts, but in reality to gather intelligence in secret."

"At the same time, I must remind you that there may be many eyes watching us in the shadows. Therefore, we must be careful with every step we take."

After saying that, Minato took out a specially made kunai from his robes, which was intricately engraved with the [Flying Thunder God] mark, and gently handed it to Killer Bee:

"This suffering is something I have carefully prepared; in crucial moments, it will become the bond that connects us."

Then, he turned around and gave a wink to an elite ninja next to him. The ninja immediately understood and, in a flash, used the Shadow Clone Technique and the Transformation Technique in succession.

Suddenly, a figure exactly like Minato appeared out of nowhere.

With everything ready, Minato activated the Flying Thunder God Technique instantly. His figure left a faint afterimage in place before disappearing without a trace, leaving only a gentle breeze that carried away some dust.

Seeing this, Killer Bee looked at "Minato," who had transformed using the Transformation Jutsu, and fell into a brief state of contemplation.

In the end, following Minato's arrangement, they split into groups of three and set off on their journey to "find" Kakuzu...

....

Deep within Takigakure Village

The old man who had just been talking with Minato and the others was now standing with his hands behind his back, looking solemn.

Behind him were several ninja figures wearing demon masks.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

As several voices rang out, several more ninjas wearing demon masks appeared behind him.

"How is the situation?"

The old man spoke calmly, his words carrying the imposing authority of someone in a superior position.

If Minato saw this scene, he would be greatly surprised. He never expected that the kind-looking old man would have such a dignified side.

"Reporting to Lord Takikage, after a brief stop outside the village, those ninjas scattered in all directions, seemingly already searching for the whereabouts of the rogue ninja 'Kakuzu'!"

A masked ninja quickly stepped forward and reported to the old man.

However, these words failed to dispel the old man's suspicions. He slowly turned around, his eyes fixed on the several masked ninjas kneeling before him, and continued:

Is this situation true?

"Lord Takikage, this is absolutely true. We brothers secretly followed them for a long time, only giving up when they were dozens of miles away from Takigakure Village..."

After listening, the old man pondered for a moment, a sly glint flashing in his eyes.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful:

"Continue to monitor, but don't get too close."

"I need to know their every move, especially whether they've discovered anything."

"Yes, Lord Takikage!"

The masked ninjas responded in unison, then vanished from their spots in a flash.

The old man watched them leave, a cold smile playing on his lips.

He already had a plan in mind. He was both surprised by Minato and Killer Bee's arrival and felt that this was an excellent opportunity.

"Kakuzu, Kakuzu, this is the perfect opportunity for me to annihilate you completely..."

The old man muttered to himself, then turned and went into the inner room to begin arranging the next step of the plan.

Inside the room, the candlelight flickered, illuminating the old man's ever-changing expression.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, each tap seeming to beat the drum of fate, and the outline of the plan gradually became clear in his mind.

However, at this crucial moment, a strange chill suddenly swept over him, like a biting winter wind, causing Takikage to shiver involuntarily.

An ominous premonition welled up in his heart, as if some unknown entity was silently approaching him, its gaze sharp as a knife, as if trying to see right through him.

Takikage suddenly turned around, trying to pinpoint the source of that mysterious power.

But the instant he turned around, an invisible force suddenly erupted, like countless black chains, fixing him firmly to the wall, rendering him unable to move.

It was a suffocating sense of oppression, as if the whole world had frozen in that moment.

When Takikage finally managed to turn his head and see the face of the newcomer, his pupils dilated instantly, his eyes filled with disbelief and terror.

"It's you!"