Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Uchiha Akira Looks More Pleasing Than Naruto
Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Uchiha Akira Looks More Pleasing Than Naruto
Chapter 196: Uchiha Akira Looks More Pleasing Than Naruto
The Wind Shadow, Rasa, was completely stunned.
At first, he thought Uchiha Akira had come regarding the Five Kage Summit, or perhaps to discuss how the Five Great Ninja Villages could cooperate against the Akatsuki Organization.
After all, the last time Konoha sent a messenger, he had flatly refused. And now Uchiha Akira was here in person. Could this visit be about the same topic?
The appearance of the Rinnegan, said to be the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths himself, had already shaken the entire shinobi world. Even someone as powerful as Uchiha Akira, capable of casting the Deep Forest Emergence, had been pushed back, leaving the world reeling from the power of these eyes.
But what did Akira just say? He wasn't here for the Five Kage Summit but rather to save his life?
"What do you mean by that? Why would my life be in danger?" Rasa asked in confusion after being frozen in place for a moment. He was, after all, the Kazekage of the Sand Village, one of the Five Great Nations. Why would his life suddenly be at risk? Was the Sand Village on the verge of destruction?
"If it weren't for my influence altering events, you'd have been dead for years, with grass already growing tall over your grave," Akira thought to himself. But of course, he didn't say this out loud.
"We've received credible intelligence that the Akatsuki will attack your village in a few days," Akira explained. "Their target is Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast. As the Kazekage, you're strong, but against the Akatsuki, the odds are grim. It's a life-or-death situation."
Hearing that the Akatsuki were after Shukaku, Rasa's face grew serious. The fact that the Akatsuki would target the One-Tail and, by extension, his village, was no small matter.
While Akira's words were just his personal account, Rasa couldn't afford to underestimate the threat. After all, the Akatsuki's recent assault on Konoha had shown their overwhelming strength.
Not only did the Akatsuki's leader wield the power of the Rinnegan, but each of its members was also a force to be reckoned with.
For example, Deidara, the explosive expert, was a genius of Iwagakure and even considered a strong contender for the next Tsuchikage.
Then there was Sasori of the Red Sand, a genius puppeteer of Sunagakure, who could easily have been the next Kazekage if things had gone differently.
Or Kisame, a member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, who was similarly a candidate for Mizukage.
And let's not forget Uchiha Itachi, who not only possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan but was also the eldest son of the Hokage. He, too, could have been a contender for the Hokage's title.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
When you looked at it that way, nearly all of the Akatsuki members had the qualifications to lead one of the Five Great Nations. The thought of such powerful individuals banding together was nothing short of terrifying.
And then there was that mysterious masked man with the spiral-patterned wooden mask, capable of manipulating space-time jutsu-an ability that instantly marked him as a top-tier shinobi.
"Well, that's the world we live in," Akira said. Before he could explain further, a voice
suddenly interrupted them.
"Isn't it obvious why Konoha is so prosperous? You think it's fair that your village gets to sit on the best land, thanks to the strength of the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara?"
Naruto turned toward the source of the voice and saw a man with a puppet on his back, his
face painted with distinct markings.
"Hey! You're that puppet guy! The one Hinata beat up during the Chunin Exams, right?" Naruto exclaimed.
The man, Kankuro, scowled at the remark. Couldn't Naruto just ask for his name instead of reminding him of his defeat?
"And what brings you two to Sunagakure?" Kankuro asked, his tone less than friendly.
"Oh, we're here to save your Kazekage!" Naruto answered without hesitation.
Kankuro's face darkened even more. Akira, noticing the tension, smiled and extended an olive
branch.
"Kankuro, right? Come sit with us," Akira invited.
Kankuro's mood instantly lifted. It was much easier to take when someone as respected as
Akira remembered his name. Compared to Naruto, Akira was much easier to get along with.
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Bonus chapter for 300 powerstone
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