In Konoha, you call this a ninja tool?

There's no way to solve that.

Inside the cave.

"How is it? Do you know what's happening outside?"

Obito looked at the black and white Zetsu and asked.

They had been waiting for far too long, but neither Deidara nor Sasori had managed to arrive.

However, they sensed the chakra of those people from Konoha, which is why Obito sent Black and White Zetsu out to check the situation.

"A reconnaissance team from Konoha has already infiltrated this forest, but they left after discovering the talismans. I didn't engage them. I didn't sense Deidara's or Sasori's chakra outside, so they probably haven't..."

Hei Bai Jue hadn't finished speaking.

Deidara and Sasori had already entered.

However, Deidara and Sasori were in very bad shape at the moment.

Deidara has lost an arm, and Sasori of the Red Sand has been severely injured by Tengo.

Both of them had a difficult time escaping.

What's going on with you two?

Obito frowned as he looked at the two of them, then couldn't help but question them.

Konan and Nagato also looked at the two of them at that moment.

"Everything was going smoothly for us, but unfortunately we encountered Ten'o, Kakashi, and that Nine-Tails Jinchuriki kid on the way. Although Sasori and I fought hard, we were no match for Ten'o and were severely injured. In the end, I was able to lure out Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, from Gaara's body and leave with Sasori."

"Otherwise, the two of us would very likely have died there."

Deidara couldn't help but say.

Sasori of the Red Sand remained silent, not uttering a single word.

The mission had clearly failed, and he was too ashamed to speak.

"So, the plan to capture the one-tailed fish has failed?"

Obito ignored Deidara and Sasori's excuses, and although he was wearing a mask, no one could see the changes in his expression.

However, you could tell from his voice that he was very angry at that moment.

"Yes, we did not manage to bring Yiwei back. We failed this mission, and I will accept any punishment."

Deidara said helplessly.

"And me. This time I underestimated Tianyu's power. If I encounter him again, I will never hold back. No matter what punishment you give me this time, I will accept it."

Sasori of the Red Sand also spoke up.

His puppet Amber had long been destroyed by Tianyu; what was standing before everyone now was his true form.

"You guys really put my mind at ease."

Obito was furious at that moment.

They couldn't even manage to capture a single One-Tailed Jinchuriki.

This is ridiculous.

"Afei, don't be angry. If they had encountered Konoha's Tengu, they certainly wouldn't have been his match. Besides, the fact that they didn't die and managed to escape safely is already quite good. As for punishment, I don't think it's necessary. Deidara and Sasori were already seriously injured, so let's not waste Akatsuki's fighting strength."

Black Zetsu couldn't help but try to persuade Obito.

It's not that Black Zetsu is kind-hearted and wants to let Deidara and Sasori go.

Because Black Zetsu, this filial son, really wants to rescue his naive and innocent mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

If he fails to gather all nine tailed beasts for even one more day, his mother will be sealed on the moon and suffer for another day.

Therefore, Black Zetsu desperately wanted to gather all the Tailed Beasts to rescue his mother.

However, in the Akatsuki organization now, Hidan and Kakuzu have been completely killed by Konoha, Kisame Hoshigaki has betrayed them, and Itachi Uchiha is missing.

The strongest members of the Akatsuki organization now consist only of Nagato, Konan, Obito, Deidara, and Sasori.

If Deidara and Sasori also die.

Then Obito will be left all alone, and he'll have to do the work of capturing the tailed beasts himself.

Furthermore, while Nagato's power was immense, the Rinnegan was indeed the greatest dojutsu in the ninja world.

However, Nagato's body was unable to withstand the power of the Rinnegan.

If used excessively, it could potentially put a strain on Nagato's body.

This would actually reduce their fighting strength.

Chapter 303 Persuading Obito

And Xiao Nan goes without saying.

She never goes on missions alone; she always accompanies Nagato.

Therefore, for the sake of long-term planning, Black Zetsu advised Obito not to deal with Deidara and Sasori.

Otherwise, if either of them were seriously injured or their strength declined, they would no longer be able to be used.

“Yes, Payne and I have witnessed the power of that Heavenly Emperor. It is indeed very powerful. You two are very lucky to have escaped from him. Your arm should be broken, right? I will sew it up for you when we get back to the village.”

Xiao Nan spoke up at this moment.

“That’s right, Tianyu’s power is indeed very strong.”

Nagato, who had never spoken well of anyone in the organization, was now surprisingly defending Deidara and Akasago.

This is enough to show that the power of the Heavenly Emperor is indeed beyond their imagination.

It can be said that Tianyu alone has become the enemy of their entire organization.

"I originally intended to punish you, but since Pain, Konan, and Black Zetsu have all spoken up for you, I'll let it go. However, you two remember this: we are determined to obtain Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast. Once your injuries have healed, you two will continue to capture the Tailed Beasts for me. Do you understand?"

Obito was furious.

But he wasn't stupid; he knew what the consequences would be if he punished Deidara and Sasori at this moment.

So since everyone was speaking up for the two of them, Obito went along with it.

"Alright, don't worry. I'll handle the Jinchuriki of Shukaku. I don't believe I can't bring that Jinchuriki over next time without Tengo. Also, this time, in addition to Itachi Uchiha, I'll add Tengo to my list of opponents. Although the Flying Thunder God Technique is powerful, I believe I won't lose to him. Sooner or later, I'll have a match with him, and then I'll show him just how strong I really am."

Deidara said through gritted teeth.

He admired the strong, and he also admired those who could defeat him, but he was somewhat unconvinced by Tian Yu.

Because he wasn't at his peak condition in the previous battles.

Therefore, Deidara believed that Tenyu had taken advantage of him, and once his injuries healed, he would definitely find Tenyu again and have a proper match with him.

When the time comes, we'll naturally be able to determine who is stronger between the two of them.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

Obito nodded.

"Oh, right, when I lured out Shukaku earlier, I was trying to leave with Sasori, but I left my clones around. Tengo didn't destroy my clones, so I think I overheard their conversation."

"That Konoha's Tengu, after Shukaku was suppressed, seems to want to bring Shukaku to Konoha and make the One-Tailed Shukaku the tailed beast of Konoha. If he really succeeds in doing so, it will undoubtedly be very bad news for us to take the tailed beast away in the future. So we should make plans as soon as possible."

Sasori of the Red Sand spoke.

Most of his puppets were destroyed during his battle with Tianyu.

However, he left behind so many puppets that even Tianyu was unable to destroy them all.

So some remained.

These puppets were enough to serve as his ears, allowing him to learn other intelligence and information.

"Oh, if that's really the case, then we'll have to discuss this properly. But you two should go back to Amegakure first and heal your injuries."

Obito frowned.

After all, if the Tailed Beasts were brought to Konoha, it would be even more difficult for them to seize them.

But it's nothing.

In any case, the final Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is the real challenge.

Before obtaining the Nine-Tails, taking one of the Nine-Tails to practice with is a good choice.

"it is good!"

Deidara and Sasori nodded.

Then, their figures vanished instantly into the cave.

After Sasori and Deidara left, Nagato, Konan, Obito, and Black Zetsu gradually disappeared into the cave.

All that remains here is endless darkness and solitude.

…………

Sunagakure!

Kakashi carried Gaara and Naruto on his back as they walked in front of him.

The three of them walked into Sunagakure.

“It is Lord Gaara.”

"Great! The people of Konoha have brought Gaara back."

"Lord Gaara, you've finally returned. Sunagakure absolutely cannot do without you, Lord Gaara."

The villagers around them burst into tears of joy upon seeing Gaara behind Kakashi.

They may have hated Gaara before, or even rejected him.

Even with Chiyo's orders, they dared not show their dislike for Gaara, but they still secretly cursed him in their hearts.

But when Deidara attacked Sunagakure, they saw Gaara desperately protecting the village.

That's when they truly recognized me; Airo treated me as a true Kazekage and hero.