In the mountains of the Land of Earth, a large number of elite Iwa ninja assault troops are mobilizing towards the border.
A few years ago, it was this elite force that attacked Caoyin Village, but encountered its destined opponent, Yellow Flash. In several small-scale raids, the elite force was wiped out.
Now, nearly ten years later, the Iwa Ninja Assault Force has finally regained its strength and reached out to the Land of Grass again.
The Kingdom of Grass is full of plains and forests. Although the Kingdom of Fire despises it, the Kingdom of Earth regards it as precious.
However, unlike last time, Iwagakure did not launch a war against Kusagakure, but helped Kusagakure.
War situations are always diverse. In this peaceful era, Ohnoki, as an old fox, will certainly not give others the leverage to easily start a war.
And compared to seizing Kusagakure's territory, Iwagakure has a better way to control them.
"Lord Onoki, do we really want to enter Kusagakure's territory? If it spreads, it will be detrimental to public opinion in our country."
After counting the number of personnel, the Iwa ninja ANBU appeared in front of Ohnoki and asked cautiously.
"Don't worry, this time we are helping the Kusanagi resist the attack..." Smiling, Onoki, floating in mid-air, looked down at the Country of Grass at the foot of the mountain.
Under normal circumstances, they cannot break into the border of Caoyin Village.
But since Konoha convened that conference, Iwagakure has also become aware of the 'threat' of the Akatsuki organization, and has been investigating the whereabouts of the Akatsuki organization in the country.
Based on their careful investigation, it was confirmed that the Akatsuki organization was active in Kusagakure and had some collusion.
As for why he was so sure, Onoki had a meaningful smile on his face.
A few months ago, he had encountered the Akatsuki organization by chance, and then followed the clues to find the base of the Akatsuki organization. When he learned the information, even as steady as he was, he was secretly surprised.
The Akatsuki organization, which successively attacked Konoha and Kirigakure, is actually hiding in the Land of Rain.
I didn't expect that my old friend Sansho Hanzo secretly trained so many ninjas and stayed dormant for so long in order for Amegakure to become the sixth largest ninja village.
After learning this information, he took the initiative to send an envoy, using the information as a threat, to ask the Akatsuki organization to assist the Iwa ninja in taking over the strategic location of Kusugakure Village.
Of course, this strategic location is not for nothing. He also promised to support Yugakure to become the sixth largest ninja village in the future.
When he thought that Yuyin Village had trained so many outstanding ninjas, Onoki couldn't help but look at the incompetent apprentice Deidara beside him, and then sighed softly.
"How come there is no qualified heir in such a big Yanyin Village..."
Deidara noticed Onoki's eyes, came over and said with a smile: "Old man, we agreed before, let me explode to my heart's content!"
Onoki took a deep breath and suppressed the conflict of hitting someone.
At this moment, another Sunagakure Anbu came over.
"Lord Onoki, traces of members of the Akatsuki organization have been found ahead. Should we continue to pursue them?"
"Catch up, we are at odds with the Akatsuki organization!"
Looking at the setting sun on the horizon, Onoki took a long breath of relief, and immediately led the raiding force across the border of Kusagakure Village.
Arriving in the Land of Grass, the Iwagakure raiding force immediately broke into pieces and disappeared.
It didn't take long for the Iwagakure troops to quickly locate the members of the Akatsuki organization. The members of the Akatsuki organization were a two-person team, namely Kakuzu and Hidan.
Being surrounded by Iwa ninjas, Kakuzu and Hidan didn't show any fear at all.
Although they are immortal, their physical strength is not too strong, but with their vitality, they are enough to consume many jounin elites who are stronger than them.
"Kakuzu, is this the group of miscellaneous fish that the leader wants us to deal with?" Waving his scythe, Hidan's mouth showed a hint of mockery, "You also said that you can just save my life and escape to Kusakure Village."
Kakuzu didn't answer, and looked around cautiously.
Unlike Hidan, he was personally recruited by Leader Pain. He understands that the leader is as powerful as a god and a demon and will not talk nonsense.
After a few glances, Kakuzu quickly targeted an Iwa ninja with a high bounty.
For him, money is everything and he cannot give up any opportunity to make money.
Soon, Kakuzu frowned, and he saw a short figure. The moment he saw the other person, he understood the reason why Leader Pain asked them to save their lives.
The Third Tsuchikage Onoki! Now the only blood successor in the ninja world has been eliminated.
Facing the other ninjutsu and even the Blood Succession Limit, Kakuzu didn't have the slightest fear. He only lost a few hearts, but Dust Release was fatal.
At this moment, birds fell one after another in the sky, and bombs fell from the sky.
………
Several hours later, Kakuzu and Hidan were still running away, with explosions constantly coming from behind.
"Hidan, it seems that the Tsuchikage has reached some kind of deal with our leader."
As time went by, Kakuzu gradually came to his senses. Although the Iwa Ninja troops had been chasing them, they had been showing mercy. At least the two-scale Onoki had not used Dust Escape for a long time.
Coupled with the order issued by Leader Payne, Kakutou couldn't help but think about it.
The only regret is that I can't get a bounty this time.
Hidan, who was extremely embarrassed, complained: "I understand the truth, but why are they still bombing?"
Ever since they encountered the Iwa Ninja, they have been bombarded by the boys from the sky without stopping.
Jiaodu was stunned, he also wanted to figure this out.
At this time, Hidan noticed that Kusakure Village was close at hand, so he said: "Kakuzu, our pain can be relieved halfway."
Kakuzu nodded, he rarely agreed with Hidan's point of view.
"Who..." The Kusanagi guarding the gate noticed Kakuzu and Hidan, then frowned and tried to raise the alarm to the village.
However, Kakuzu did not give him this chance, and his chest was shot through with his palm.
Taking back his palm and looking at the heart in his hand, Kakudu shook his head and said, "It's really useless, but this is the only thing I can use for the time being."
Unlike Hidan's immortal body, Kakuzu's earthly resentment must rely on the heart as its foundation.
One heart, and in the previous chase, he had already lost one heart. In other words, he had already died once at the hands of the Iwa Ninja.
Thinking of this, Kakuzu looked back at Deidara in the sky, showing a grudge expression.
Immediately, Kakuzu used the 'Blinking Body Technique' and disappeared in Kusakure Village instantly, heading straight to the building of Kusakure Village.
The Grass Ninjas were coming and going, and soon they noticed the dead guards forming a heap around them, and the Iwa Ninja raiding force from a distance also happened to arrive.
The Grass Ninja quickly noticed the forehead protector of the raiding force and asked: "Iwa Ninja, why did you break into the borders of the Country of Grass?"
The raiding force ignored the Iwa Ninja and came to the dead Kusanagi Ninja and began to inspect the body.
At this time, the faces of the grass ninja present became angry: "Iwa ninja, we need an explanation, and does the death of the guard have something to do with you?"
Glancing at Kusagakure, Iwa Ninja continued to inspect the body, then returned to the troops and said to Onoki: "Sandaime-sama, the deceased was killed by Kakuzu of the Akatsuki organization!"
Onoki nodded slightly, stared into the interior of Kusanagi Village, and said: "It seems that the Akatsuki organization is indeed hiding in Kusanagi Village. This matter must not be tolerated!"
The grass ninjas looked at each other to see what they heard.
The Akatsuki organization was wanted by several major ninja villages. In their ninja village, the third Tsuchikage came in person?
Soon, upon learning that Onoki was coming in person, the leader of Kusakure Village immediately went out to keep him company and put on a smile on his face.
"I wonder what important business Lord Tsuchikage has come to Kusagakure?"
Leader Kusagakure slowly looked past Ohnoki and placed his eyes on the Iwagakure raiding force behind him, and slowly frowned.
Not to mention that Kusagakure lost most of his elite troops after the Bliss Box turmoil. Even in its heyday, it could not withstand this Iwa ninja raiding force.
In the last Ninja War, the battle between Iwagakure and Konoha took place on the land of Grass Country.
But as Cao Yin, the country of grass, they can't do anything. This is the tragedy of a small country.
Therefore, in front of Ohnoki, even though he was also the leader of the Ninja Village, Leader Kusagakure was a little humble.
Onoki told the story of his encounter with the Akatsuki organization, and told that he witnessed members of the Akatsuki organization entering Kusagakure Village.
After hearing about the Akatsuki organization, the leader of Kusugaku changed his expression slightly.
They had some dissolution with the Akatsuki organization, and Shisui's dissolution almost destroyed the entire Kusagakure.
After pondering for a moment, Onoki said: "We hope to get permission to enter your village and trace the whereabouts of the members of the Akatsuki organization."
Just when the leader of Caoyin was hesitating, there was movement in Caoyin Village.
With no time to stop him and no way to stop him, the leader of Kusugakure watched helplessly as the Iwa ninja assault force entered Kusugakure's interior.
With mixed feelings, leader Kusakure entered the village.
Now that Akatsuki members have appeared, Kusagakure will be unlucky no matter whether he wins or loses.
The battle in Kusugakure Village lasted for nearly an hour. At the cost of the lives of more than ten Kusugakure ninjas, Kakuzu and Hidan escaped from Kusugakure Village.
Looking at the destroyed half of Kusagakure, the leader of Kusagakure felt like crying, but at least he forced the Akatsuki organization to retreat.
Now, he just hopes that the Iwa ninja raiding force will leave Kusagakure as soon as possible.
However, things did not go as he expected. Under his watch, Iwa Ninja searched the ruins for letters exchanged between Elder Kusagakure and the Akatsuki organization.
At this time, the leader of Kusagakure had no idea what the Iwa ninja was thinking.
He watched helplessly as Onoki came step by step, holding a letter to question him.
Caoyin Village has once again fallen into the whirlpool between the great powers, but after experiencing the turmoil, they no longer have the strength and capital to abide by their neutrality.
Sure enough, opening the Box of Bliss will only bring disaster to Kusakuin Village.
Early the next morning, Onoki led his cronies back to Iwagakure Village, leaving several elite teams in Kusagakure Village to lead a coup.
With the help of the Iwagakure, the Jonin who was close to Iwagakure overthrew the leader of Kusagakure who was colluding with the Akatsuki organization.
Supporting the close puppet power of Iwagakure is the limit that can be achieved in peaceful times.
Although Kusagakure is a small ninja village, it is a famous ninja village in a small country and still has a lot of say in the ninja world.
Arriving at the Land of Earth, a figure in blue appeared in front of Ohnoki.
Looking at the woman transformed from thousands of pieces of paper in front of him, Ohnoki greeted her warmly: "Angel of Yuyin Village, we are very happy to cooperate this time."
"There won't be a next time..." Xiaonan's tone was rather cold.
She came to deliver a message on Nagato's behalf. After witnessing Ohnoki's overall plan, she felt even more disgusted with the so-called Five Shadows.
Then the pretext of destroying the Akatsuki organization was used to complete the control of Kusakuin Village.
This made her think of the Yuyin Village in the past. It was the game between the great powers that caused Yuyin Village to fall into dire straits.
But this time, Nagato was also secretly threatened by Ohnoki and was forced to assist the Iwa Ninja's plan.
Onoki didn't mind Konan's tone. After expanding Iwakaku's sphere of influence, he was always in a good mood.
At the same time, he also understood what the Akatsuki organization and Yuyin Village wanted.
As long as Amegakure Village wants to become the sixth greatest ninja village, it cannot do without Iwagakure's help.
Moreover, the Akatsuki organization, which was feared by Sunagakure and Konoha, could only stand on their side.
As for the rumors in Konoha that the leader behind the Akatsuki organization was Uchiha Madara, he even scorned it.
He was someone who had personally seen Uchiha Madara's strength, which was bottomless.
After passing the message, Konan turned into a piece of paper and disappeared, and Onoki also withdrew his gaze.
………
Although Iwagakure's activities were very secretive, what happened to Kusagakure was still known to the ninja world.
After the news reached Konoha, it also caused a considerable impact, almost diluting the topic of the Kirigakure messenger.
The Kirigakure envoy failed in the challenge, but still got the ninja sword, which brought a lot of resentment to the villagers of Konoha, and they all pointed the finger at the Third Hokage.
But compared with what happened in Caoyin Village, everything seemed so insignificant.
In the name of the Akatsuki Pursuit Organization, the Iwa Ninja left a ninja garrison in Kusagakure. This was not only related to Kusagakure, but also directly related to the safety of Konoha.
In the last great ninja war, Iwa Ninja raided the Country of Grass and then attacked the Country of Fire.
"Iwagakure, what do you want to do?"
In the office, the Third Hokage frowned. There had been more and more bad news in recent days, and he could hardly bear it.
Where is Caoyin Village?
It is the buffer zone between the Kingdom of Earth and the Kingdom of Fire. With its existence, the war in Konoha did not occur within the territory, and the war and conflict were placed on the borders of small countries.
It can be said that Iwa Ninja's behavior of stationing troops in Kusagakure Village directly threatened Konoha.
But it happened that the Iwa Ninja did so in the name of the Akatsuki organization that was pursuing the mission, and the Akatsuki organization was the enemy of Konoha with a bounty on their head. The Iwa Ninja's move did not infringe on Konoha's interests, but actually helped Konoha.
After a pause, Sandai continued: "Ohnoki, do you know about the threat from the Akatsuki organization?"
Others don't know it, but the third generation knows that the threat of the Akatsuki organization is still higher than Iwagakure, and can almost be regarded as the public enemy of the ninja world. Their purpose is to capture the tailed beast.
And an incident involving the control of Mizukage has been created in Kirigakure Village.
Under such circumstances, it is simply unbelievable that Onoki still wants to control Kusakure Village.
At this time, Danzo next to him opened his eyes and said: "Hiruzen, I think Iwagakure and the Akatsuki organization have colluded."
This chapter has been completed!