For a ninja who can reach any part of the continent in a week at full speed, the Shinobi World is a small place.
Especially this continent, with most of its area divided by the Four Great Nations, it seems even smaller.
Therefore, once something happens to the Four Great Nations and their Hidden Villages, it will quickly spread to every corner of the Shinobi World in a very short time.
The annihilation of the Uchiha clan back then was like this, and so is the current Konoha Crush Plan and the deaths of the two 'Kage'.
In order to make the Sand Village pay a great price, to make Konoha feel justified, and to prevent themselves from being put in a passive position, neither Konoha nor the Sand Village concealed the incident. Instead, they announced the information in detail.
Then, after sorting out the statements from both sides, it roughly went like this:
Orochimaru, the S-Rank Missing-nin of Konoha, assassinated the Fourth Kazekage of the Sand Village, then disguised himself as the Fourth Kazekage, and took the initiative to tear up the alliance treaty between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire. He also cooperated with Akatsuki, a well-known mercenary organization in the Shinobi World, and led some Sand Ninja and ninjas from his own Hidden Sound Village to launch the Konoha Crush Plan while Konoha was holding the Chunin Exams.
In this battle, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, died in battle.
The Root was completely wiped out, and Danzo Shimura, the Leader of Root, died. The perpetrators were Sasori of the Red Sand from Akatsuki, and a mysterious member who possessed the Rinnegan, the first of the legendary Three Great Dōjutsu.
The survivor that Izayoi let go was Sai, who was good at drawing. He drew the appearance of Deva Path Pain, vividly.
The higher-ups in Konoha immediately put a bounty on Sasori of the Red Sand and Deva Path Pain in the Black Market, offering a super price that even Kakuzu found incredibly tempting.
At the same time, Konoha also made public the information that Sasori of the Red Sand could control a large number of puppets without Chakra threads, that the Rinnegan wielder could infinitely use the two major abilities of Repulsion and Attraction, that 'Demigod' Hanzo was suspected of being killed by the opponent, and that Akatsuki's headquarters was located in the Rain Hidden Village.
As the saying goes, one stone stirs up a thousand waves!
Regardless of whether what Konoha said was true or false, the first of the legendary Three Great Dōjutsu, the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths in mythology, as well as the fall of the demigod and the news of Akatsuki's headquarters, all successfully diverted the attention of various forces, focusing their eyes on the Rain Country in a corner.
Nagato and Sasori of the Red Sand, who suddenly became the focus of the Shinobi World, were dumbfounded.
"Nagato, you're too extreme!"
"Yes, I know Danzo Shimura was also involved in the incident back then, but Leader, you've endured until now, why couldn't you endure a little longer?"
"Now the Rinnegan and Akatsuki's headquarters have been exposed, and it will take some time for the Three-Tails to be revived. What should we do next?"
Obito Uchiha and Black and White Zetsu came to the door at the first time to accuse Deva Path Pain.
If Deva Path Pain had killed Hiruzen Sarutobi, or someone else from Konoha, Obito Uchiha and Black and White Zetsu wouldn't have believed it.
But the one who died was Danzo Shimura, so it was very likely.
Only by plotting to kill Danzo Shimura could Nagato possibly forgive Orochimaru.
After all, Orochimaru still had the empty Akatsuki ring in his hand.
The other party could contact Nagato.
Even though he was just a corpse at this time, Deva Path Pain's expression was a little strained.
However, in order to maintain his dignity, he still said expressionlessly: "It wasn't me. Since the last failed ambush against that mysterious person, I haven't left the Rain Hidden Village."
Konan walked out of the shadows and echoed: "I can prove that Nagato and Pain have not left the Rain Hidden Village."
"So, it was that mysterious person who did it?!"
The expression on Obito Uchiha's face under the mask was extremely ugly.
He didn't suspect that Deva Path Pain was lying. A powerhouse of this level had no need to, nor would he bother to do so.
"Transformation Technique also requires a reference." Black Zetsu said in a hoarse voice, "The Leader rarely shows his face; those who have seen him have either become our comrades or have turned into corpses. Logically speaking, that mysterious person has not seen the Leader's appearance, unless..."
"Unless he can see us, but we cannot see him." Konan added, her expression extremely unsightly as she stated her analysis, "That day, that person did not leave; he was watching us in the shadows, witnessing us leave and return to Rain Hidden Village."
"It might be more than that." Obito Uchiha said in a deep voice, "He can accurately talk about Hanzo's affairs, indicating that he knew about us a long time ago, only acting now. He very likely truly has a second pair of Rinnegan."
Black Zetsu did not speak, but similarly confirmed that that fellow was someone from the Moon.
That unknown eye technique evolved from the Byakugan possesses an enhanced version of farsight and clairvoyance.
Perhaps, he is watching them from the shadows right now.
This incident is the return gift he gave them!
Thinking of this, Black Zetsu's mood became even heavier.
An enemy who can discover them, but they cannot discover, is truly too terrifying.
Because... he is such a player!
Fortunately, in these past few decades, he has always been hiding in the shadows, in a state of Mayfly Technique.
Appearing again, it was also with the will of Madara Uchiha, a product of Yin-Yang Release.
He is mother's son, the Yin-Yang Release product of the Chakra progenitor; apart from mother, even the two older brothers do not possess his characteristics of longevity.
Therefore, Hamura must have already died; this descendant of his should also be a junior born in these past few decades.
He definitely does not know his true identity.
Thinking of this, Black Zetsu finally breathed a sigh of relief, his mood much lighter.
As long as his true identity is not exposed, then he will still occupy the initiative and advantage.
However, this threat must be found as soon as possible; otherwise, it will definitely become the biggest obstacle to the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan.
Perhaps it is necessary to mobilize those White Zetsu Clones.
Black Zetsu thought to himself.
Unless that person immediately returns to the Moon after acting, otherwise, as long as the White Zetsu Clones set up an inescapable net, then as soon as he acts again, he will definitely be discovered by the White Zetsu Clones who are integrated with the earth's vegetation.
No one knew Black Zetsu's thoughts.
Before long, Sasori of the Red Sand also came to the door.
"Leader, have you found that guy's whereabouts?" Sasori of the Red Sand's tone was unusually excited, "That guy is simply a genius; how exactly did he manage to control a large number of puppets without Chakra threads? This is different from my Puppet Technique and the Leader's Puppet Technique; this guy is simply a natural artist!"
Sasori of the Red Sand did not care at all about being slandered, being offered a high reward by Konoha, or even having his organization and location revealed.
He is now just like Deidara, expressing high recognition for Izayoi.
This guy is their kind, an artist who understands the beauty of a moment and the beauty of eternity!
"Do not know." Deva Path Pain said indifferently.
Obito Uchiha and the others were speechless for a while.
Seeing outsiders intervene, they stopped discussing the Rinnegan and the mysterious person. Black Zetsu asked, "Now we have become the focus of the Shinobi World; regardless of whether the various forces believe it or not, they will definitely send people to infiltrate here to investigate and probe. Whether we capture them or kill them, it is equivalent to exposure. Should we transfer the base?"
Deva Path Pain said indifferently, "There's no need. No matter how many come, they will all... die."
Black and White Zetsu nodded, and Obito Uchiha didn't try to dissuade him.
Because... the Six Paths of Pain had that kind of strength.
As long as it wasn't an all-out attack by the Five Great Shinobi Villages, exhausting Nagato's Chakra, then no matter how elite the squad, or even a squad composed of the Five Kage, if they dared to infiltrate the Rain Hidden Village, they would undoubtedly die.
Apart from that mysterious person with the Rinnegan/unknown eye technique, no one in the Shinobi World was Nagato's opponent.
If he didn't possess the invincible Kamui, Obito Uchiha wouldn't even dare to appear before Deva Path Pain.
...
Knock, knock, knock...
One morning, at a certain inn in Konoha.
The sound of knocking woke Izayoi.
"Who is it? What's with all the knocking so early in the morning!" Izayoi said with displeasure.
Because he knew that Hinata and Hanabi wouldn't knock, but would gently or mischievously wake him up.
So without even using his senses, he knew that the person outside was definitely not the Hyuga sisters.
Click!
The person outside tried to open the door, and actually turned the lock.
When the door opened, a black-haired boy wearing a dark blue short-sleeved shirt and white shorts stood at the doorway, looking at Izayoi with a slight frown, "It's already 9:30, why are you still sleeping? Izayoi, you're being too lax."
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The visitor was none other than Sasuke Uchiha.
"Ha... I have trouble sleeping in new places, I fell asleep very late." Izayoi yawned and slowly got up to put on his shoes.
"Hmph..."
Sasuke Uchiha snorted lightly, then leaned against the door with his arms crossed, saying arrogantly, "I heard you're homeless, do you want to move in with me? There are still many rooms in my house."
Hearing this, Izayoi's eyes lit up, "Oh right, I almost forgot about you, the 'clan head' of the Uchiha clan."
A few years ago, Sasuke Uchiha would have been furious.
But now, he just had black lines all over his forehead, and then stated his condition, "You have to pay rent to live there."
"Money is just a small matter." Izayoi waved his hand, acting generously.
"I don't want money."
Sasuke Uchiha looked at Izayoi with burning eyes, and said, "I want your ultimate techniques!"
"So that's your purpose."
Izayoi immediately showed a playful smile, looking at Sasuke Uchiha and asking, "Do you want to learn Storm Release: Judgement or Narukōhō?"
"I want them all!" Sasuke Uchiha said very greedily, "I also want to learn that Fire Release Gaia Energy Cannon."
"Then this rent is too expensive, I'd rather stay in a hotel." Izayoi shook his head, continuing to tease Sasuke Uchiha.
As expected, Sasuke Uchiha couldn't stand being teased and quickly said, "As long as you're willing to teach me, you can have anything you want, or I'll do anything you ask!"
"Hmph, still not enough sincerity." Izayoi snorted lightly, picked up the White Robe, and walked into the en-suite bathroom to wash up and change.
Sasuke Uchiha stood at the door with a frown, pondering Izayoi's words.
Why isn't it enough sincerity?
He's willing to give everything he has, even the Uchiha clan grounds. If Izayoi wants it, he'll immediately apply to the village to get the land deed back.
He's even willing to be Izayoi's subordinate, doing whatever Izayoi wants him to do.
Isn't that enough sincerity?
Could it be that Izayoi wants him to get the land deed back first and present it to him as a gift?
Suddenly, as if remembering something, the cool and handsome Sasuke Uchiha's expression froze, and then he fell into a dilemma.
But thinking of the powerful Gaia Energy Cannon and Storm Release: Judgement, as well as the terrifying Narukōhō, Sasuke Uchiha took a deep breath and made a decision in his heart.
When Izayoi came out of the en-suite bathroom, he immediately tensed up, stuttering, "B-Big... Brother, no, L-Leader."
Izayoi was slightly stunned, looking at Sasuke Uchiha, whose whole body was covered in goosebumps and surrounded by static electricity, and he also got goosebumps from the awkwardness.
But the pleasant mood replaced the embarrassment.
"Cough cough..."
Izayoi coughed lightly and nodded with satisfaction, "The sincerity is there, but the writing isn't good enough."
"What do you mean?"
Seeing that Izayoi didn't laugh at him, Sasuke Uchiha breathed a sigh of relief and was distracted, his face full of confusion.
But Izayoi's next words made the proud young master's face flush red instantly.
Izayoi made a cupping fist gesture and said in a literary tone, "You should say it like this... Sasuke, adrift for years, never met a wise brother. If brother doesn't mind, I'm willing to become sworn brothers. Or you could say... If you don't abandon me, I'm willing to follow you, or become your adopted father. Although we are about the same age, I don't mind having another adopted son."
At the end, Izayoi looked at Sasuke Uchiha, whose head was steaming, his face flushed red, like Tom the cat, with a mischievous smile.
"Izayoi, I'm going to kill you!"
A roar shook the entire hotel.
Just like fighting with Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha pounced on Izayoi, and the two quickly wrestled together.
However, Izayoi's words eased the boy's embarrassment and turned the previous matter into a joke.
In the end, Izayoi agreed to teach him the secret technique, and Sasuke Uchiha, who was beaten into a pig's head, reluctantly forgave Izayoi.
After packing his luggage and storing it in the Sealing Scroll, Izayoi checked out and walked out of the hotel with Sasuke Uchiha.
On the way, Izayoi asked, "Do you have any ingredients at home?"
"No, I'm too lazy to run so far to buy things." Sasuke Uchiha said, "When I'm hungry, I'll catch fish or go hunting."
"Then let's go buy ingredients first." Izayoi said, "And some kitchen utensils and seasonings, after all, Hinata might come over at any time."
Thinking of Hinata's appetite, Sasuke Uchiha nodded silently.
After the three of them finished training and were having a picnic, he basically had to catch fish for an hour just to get a bite to eat.
Unless they hunted a giant beast.
That woman, when she was seven-tenths full, could rival Choji Akimichi. When she went all out, even Choji Akimichi was no match for her.
She was simply a monster!
But thinking of the burdens on Hinata's chest, Sasuke Uchiha sneered again.
So what if she could eat a lot? So what if her Chakra reserves were stronger than his? Even if she mastered Lightning Release Chakra Stimulation Cells faster than him, her speed still wouldn't be as fast as his.
If it weren't for those Byakugan, as long as he could seize an opening, he could finish the battle with a set of Pressure Point Strikes. And with the Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists, which could instantly kill an enemy with just one hit, that woman's Taijutsu would definitely not be a match for him.
Once he learned the shape transformation of Lightning Release Chakra, as well as Izayoi's mysteries, that woman would no longer be his opponent!
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