As soon as Sarutobi Hiruzen learned that the search team had returned, he immediately called the four people to the Hokage's office.
Nara Shikaku suddenly became nervous when he saw that in addition to the Hokage, there were also Jiraiya, Tsunade, and two advisors, Mito Katoen and Koharu Kaden.
"Have you found any trace of Naruto?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.
"We didn't see it." Nara Shikaku shook his head, looking depressed.
Sarutobi Hiruzen rubbed his forehead, "Do you know where he is now?"
This is not the result he wants.
Nara Shikaku shook his head again.
"What news did you ask for?" Mito Menyan asked.
Nara Shikaku thought about it seriously, and finally sighed, just took out the Samehada that was carried on his back and put it on the ground.
"We met Terauchi Yusuke, he was with Orochimaru. This is the ninja sword he took from Kisame after killing him, and asked me to give it to Kirigakure Village. After that, he told me to save Naruto
Don't think about it anymore, we may not even be able to find out where he is." Nara Shikaku said.
"He asked you to come back, and you came back? Are you ninjas from Kirigakure Village, or ninjas from Konoha Village?" Mito Kadoyan asked.
Nara Shikaku felt his face burning instantly, and he didn't say a word for a long time.
If no trace of Naruto is found, the mission has not been completed. For ninjas, this is a failure, and there is no reason at all.
As for what Yusuke Terauchi said was true, they didn't even have a chance to resist in front of "Akatsuki".
"I can understand them." Jiraiya saw that Nara Shikaku and others were in an extremely embarrassing situation, so he took the initiative to help them. "A ninja is a human being first, and a ninja second. Being able to accurately judge the situation is also a basic skill of a ninja.
Skills. 'Akatsuki' is too dangerous. It would be unwise for the four of them to come into contact with 'Akatsuki'. Once discovered, they are very likely to die. Of course, as ninjas, death is not terrible, but the fear is that it will be worthless.
Even if they know where Naruto is being held, it makes no sense if they can't convey the news."
"But, giving up without trying...isn't that appropriate?" Xiaochun retorted after going to bed.
"Yes, but trying may mean losing your life." Jiraiya shook his head.
"Is what Terauchi Yusuke said must be right? He is with Orochimaru, and no one knows better than you what kind of person Orochimaru is, right?" Koharu asked when he went to bed.
"He must have his own ideas. Perhaps, he thinks that Akatsuki poses too great a threat to the ninja world. That's why he unites everyone who can unite." Tsunade said.
"He put all his energy into Xiao, so he must be crazy, right?" Xiaochun asked when he went to bed.
Tsunade turned to look out the window.
Although many days have passed since the "Akatsuki" invaded Konoha, the harm caused by that war to Konoha Village still exists.
What's more, even if Konoha Village can rebuild the destroyed houses, Konoha will never be the same as before the attack.
Many people have left this world, such as Uchiha Fugaku.
"If we were as 'devil-minded' as he was, maybe Konoha wouldn't have suffered such a big loss." Tsunade turned around and looked at Koharu who was sleeping, "Compared to the word 'devil-set', I prefer it.
'Focus' or 'persistence' are more suitable for him."
"You have a very high opinion of him." Xiaochun said when he went to bed.
"This is what he earned with his own efforts." Tsunade explained.
Neither side could convince the other and had to turn their attention to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Sarutobi Hiruzen crossed his fingers and placed them in front of him, but his brows knitted together and he didn't speak for a long time.
Just when Tsunade, Jiraiya and the two senior advisors thought that Hiruzen Sarutobi was sleeping with his eyes open, Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his hands and said: "'Akatsuki' is an enemy that we can only fight with the strength of the whole village.
There is no doubt about the enemy we must face. Not to mention Orochimaru, even people who are a hundred times worse than him are our 'allies' as long as they can join forces with us. Don't forget, Naruto is still here.'
In the hands of Akatsuki, at the same time, they launched a sneak attack on Konoha Village. It was also the first time in recent decades that the battlefield was opened in Konoha Village. Please don't forget this shame."
Mito Menyan and Koharu, who had gone to bed, nodded slightly and said nothing.
"Next, we have to report to the Fire Country Daimyo about the alliance with the other four major ninja villages. Similarly, because Akatsuki's work style is too weird, we also hope that they can cooperate with us so that we can do a good job in guarding. As for
Can you give this Samehada to Kiden Mangetsu for the time being?" Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
Terumi Mei has returned to Kirigakure Village, and this Samehada can only be temporarily handed over to Kito Mangetsu, who is still in Konoha Village recovering from illness.
Tsunade watched Nara Shikaku and the four of them walk behind the door, but suddenly remembered something and stopped Nara Shikaku who was about to leave.
Nara Shikaku didn't know why and turned around in surprise.
"You said, Yusuke killed Kisame...how did he meet Kisame?" Tsunade asked.
"It is said that 'Akatsuki' is hunting Yusuke. However, the problem should not be big, he can handle it." Nara Shikaku recalled the fight between Yusuke and Deidara, and is still curious - why Yusuke suddenly caught up with them.
When Nara Shikaku closed the door and left, Tsunade's expression became more and more solemn.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jiraiya noticed that Tsunade's face turned pale and said uneasily.
Tsunade shook her head, "I remembered something."
"What's up?"
"The Six-Tails is the last tailed beast, right? As long as Akatsuki gets the Six-Tails, they can fuse the Ten-Tails, right?" Tsunade asked.
"Yes. But are you too nervous? That kid is running fast? Unless he is willing, I don't think even Payne can catch him. So, the only possibility is that he bullies Xiao. Once
When he senses something is wrong, he will definitely run away as soon as possible." Jiraiya explained.
"No, this seems to be a good thing, but it is not. Although Yusuke can escape, not everyone can come and go as freely as Yusuke. In the end, 'Akatsuki' can completely give up looking for Terauchi Yusuke, but can
Force him to come out." Tsunade sweatdropped.
"How?" Jiraiya asked quickly.
Tsunade did not speak, but looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Sarutobi Hiruzen also understood.
"Terauchi Yusuke is going to Kumogakure Village or Konoha again. He just hopes that the major ninja villages will unite. They only need to destroy this alliance to force Yusuke to come out." Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned.
"But no matter how powerful the Akatsuki is, it's just a ninja organization. How can it possibly defeat the great ninja village?" Mito Kaden asked.
"There is a great ninja village that is definitely no match for Akatsuki." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
"Which one?"
"The Kirigakure Village." Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a serious tone.