Chapter 154 Something Terrible Is Happening. Return to the Village Immediately!

The magic lantern body technique activated by Tendo Payne can convert the chakra of each Akatsuki member into a 'thought wave', which can then be amplified and turned into an illusion that appears in a specific place.

To put it simply, it allows organizational members who are far away to participate in a temporary meeting in real time through 3D projection.

Soon, illusory projections of thoughts emerged one after another in the dim cave.

Pain, Konan, Zetsu, Itachi, Kisame, Scorpion, Deidara, Kakuzu, Hidan;

Almost the entire Akatsuki organization was present.

"Did something happen to the unexpected emergency meeting?" Kisame was the first to ask.

"There is big information." Payne said solemnly: "Jue, please tell me."

Zetsu immediately reported the general information about the [Konoha Collapse Incident].

Upon hearing the news, all members attending the meeting were shocked.

Some are happy and some are sad.

"What? The Sunagakure Village is so brave that they dare to attack Konoha? Brother, what do you think?"

Deidara yelled and looked at his eldest brother Scorpion.

Scorpion made no comment.

Although he was born in Sunagakure Village, he has basically been completely separated from Sunagakure Village to this day.

Nothing can stop him from pursuing eternal art.

It's just Sunagakure Village, it doesn't matter at all.

And relying on Bai Zetsu, Akatsuki and Pain can naturally obtain far more information than ordinary ninja villages.

"The situation is more complicated. Based on the available intelligence, it is highly likely that Orochimaru used Sunagakure Village to launch this attack on Konoha."

"Orochimaru? That deadbeat snake is really not dead?"

"Damn it, damn it! I must kill him and let him die by the hands of my art!"

Deidara was quite angry.

The last time he and Brother Scorpion failed in their pursuit of Orochimaru, they obviously had a grudge and were very unwilling to do so.

Now when I heard that Orochimaru had appeared again, I was naturally eager to try and sharpen my sword.

"Then Sunagakure Village can tolerate it like this?"

"They have to endure it. Their Jinchuuriki has been captured by Konoha; and the whereabouts of the Fourth Kazekage are unknown, and most likely they have died at the hands of Orochimaru..."

"Without the Kazekage and Jinchuuriki, Sunagakure Village no longer has the capital and courage to go to war with Konoha."

Hidan mocked: "Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

"Then what kind of attack is this on Konoha? Doesn't Sunagakure Village suffer a huge loss?"

Zetsu: "Hehehe, Sunagakure Village is indeed in great loss. I heard that Konoha will have to pay a large amount of compensation..."

Kakuzu: "How much?"

"It seems to be one billion taels..."

Kakuzu: "What did you say?!"

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Kakuzu cursed in his heart.

Damn, I have worked hard to save money and manage money for so many years, but it’s not enough for Konoha Village to make as much money as it once was, right?

Is there any heavenly justice?

Damn it, I'm already looking for a way to rob Konoha!

"Hey! Sunagakure Village still has to pay such a large amount of compensation? From this point of view, could this be Sunagakure Village that Orochimaru and Konoha teamed up to set up a trap?"

Kisame joked that after suffering so many betrayals and lies, he was no longer surprised by this.

Deidara: "Didn't that guy Orochimaru betray Konoha? Why would he join forces with Konoha?"

"Could it be that you are pretending to rebel against the village?"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became much more solemn.

If Orochimaru was pretending to rebel against the village, then he had stayed in [Akatsuki] for a long time, wouldn't it mean that a lot of Akatsuki's information would be leaked?

This problem may be big or small, but it cannot be ignored.

Payne turned to look at Itachi: "Itachi, what do you think?"

Itachi kept his eyes closed the entire time, too lazy to participate in this discussion.

Anyway, the Sandaime Sarutobi is not dead, so Sasuke should be safe.

After all, the old guy and Danzo promised that they would protect Sasuke...

Therefore, in his eyes, this Konoha riot was more like a farce.

but.

Since the leader Payne was pointing at him, he had to speak and deal with it.

"At the beginning, Orochimaru did indeed defect. But according to the existing intelligence, the probability of him joining forces with Konoha is very high."

"I don't know the specific reason. Maybe he has reached some kind of cooperation with Konoha?"

Payne nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

He doubted that Orochimaru even doubted Itachi.

There was nothing he could do, he didn't turn on God's perspective.

In his eyes, Itachi slaughtered the entire Uchiha clan, including his parents, as a sign of rebellion against the village!

There is no one more ruthless than this in all the ninja world.

How could such a ruthless beast be an undercover agent sent by Konoha?

If it were him, unless his head was crushed by the door, he might choose to sacrifice the entire Uchiha and become an undercover agent to lurk in a little-known organization.

Therefore, Pain has always trusted Itachi very much, at least more than Orochimaru.

"There is indeed a lot of strangeness here."

"In that case, let's send someone to Konoha to investigate."

"This crisis has attracted the world's attention and may trigger a larger tsunami. Only having accurate information will help the organization's judgment and actions."

Hearing this, Deidara suddenly became excited:

"I-let me go! I must blow up that lazy snake!"

Scorpion became calmer and asked again: "Are you sure Orochimaru is still in Konoha?"

"It should still be there."

"Although it's not certain yet, according to Zetsu's observations, Orochimaru is likely to succeed the Fifth Hokage!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked again.

"What?"

"How is it possible?"

"That scoundrel? Is he worthy?"

"Is there no one left to choose from in Konoha?"

"Is the information reliable?"

Pein responded: "It is not certain yet, but the possibility is not small. That's why we need to send people to confirm it."

Just then.

Itachi also opened his eyes, and his red pupils were particularly conspicuous among the few people.

"I'll go!"

"Ah? Itachi, why do you want to take my mission? I said, that scoundrel must be taken by me..." Deidara yelled in dissatisfaction.

Itachi glared at the other party, and the latter couldn't help but tremble.

Slightly shrank his head and stopped fighting.

"I am good at illusions, and I am more suitable for infiltration and investigation."

"And I know Konoha best, and I know its barrier code, which is very suitable for this mission."

Originally, Itachi had no intention of intervening in this matter.

But when he heard that Orochimaru might stay as Hokage, Itachi couldn't stay calm.

He knew very well how powerful the Hokage was in Konoha.

Besides, after Orochimaru lost to him last time, he has been coveting the Uchiha bloodline.

If he becomes the Hokage and takes charge of Konoha, I am afraid that the Third Hokage may not be able to restrain him.

At that time, Sasuke will be in great danger if he stays alone in Konoha!

Itachi must go and confirm it in person!

If it is really necessary, he does not mind eliminating all threats for his dear 'Odoudou'.

Even if he kills Orochimaru!

Kill the Fifth Hokage!

Anyway, he has been a traitor for a long time, and it is not inconsistent to do something earth-shattering.

Pein pondered for a moment, as if considering it.

But in the end, he agreed to Itachi's proposal. After all, Itachi really knows Konoha best and is the most suitable candidate.

It is better than sending others to kill their way into Konoha.

Before all the tailed beasts were fully assembled, Pain did not want to expose Akatsuki's full strength too early...

"Okay!"

"Itachi and Kisame, you two go and complete this mission."

"Try to hide as much as possible, and don't fight Konoha to death unless necessary."

Itachi closed his eyes and nodded: "Understood."

Kisame was quite excited and joked:

"Mr. Itachi, it looks like you'll be busy again!"

"Don't let me sneak into Konoha alone this time!"

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