Konoha dispatched 300 elite troops this time, with Jiraiya as the commander-in-chief and Kakashi as his assistant.
At the same time, powerful warriors like Guy were also part of the team.
It can be said that the strength of this team far exceeds the teams sent by the other four villages.
But for the other four villages, except for Sunagkure, which has yet to select its Fifth Kazekage, the Kages of their respective villages all went to battle directly.
Even Kirigakure, far across the sea, was enraged by the Akatsuki this time.
After all, when Sasuke and Kisame had gone to capture Three Tails, they happened to encounter a team from Kirigakure that was also attempting to capture it.
As a result, Kirigakure suffered heavy casualties.
This time, it completely pissed off Terumi Mei, Fifth Mizukage!
The same goes for several other villages.
They were all pissed off by the Akatsuki.
The Kage of each village vowed to wipe out the Akatsuki—nothing could stop them!
As for why Konoha participated?
This is purely because Tsunade didn't want to see the Akatsuki continue to grow.
That's why she cooperated with this operation.
After all, Konoha didn't lose anything directly to the Akatsuki.
But if you have to count, Menma did cause some damage to Konoha back then.
Now, both Menma and Sasuke are members of the Akatsuki.
Based on this, Konoha and the Akatsuki can be considered enemies.
"Strange, I feel that these raindrops are not ordinary raindrops."
Standing on the roof of a house in Amegakure, Kakashi looked up at the small raindrops falling from the sky.
The rain was light, just a drizzle, but it gave Kakashi a strange feeling when it landed on him.
It wasn't that he had discovered anything specific—it was just a feeling.
More like a sixth sense, something more metaphysical.
Jiraiya said, "Your feeling is right. This is not ordinary rain, but a form of sensory ninjutsu."
Jiraiya's figure landed next to Kakashi at that moment.
Behind them stood many figures—all Konoha's ninjas.
As for the ninjas from the other four villages, they were naturally positioned elsewhere.
Though the five great villages had joined forces to take down the Akatsuki, that didn't mean they would act together.
In fact, their cooperation was merely verbal. True collaboration between them was unrealistic.
Many ninjas from different villages had been hostile to each other in the past—whether during the Third Great Ninja War or some other conflict, some had fought to the death.
Expecting them to work together now?
That was obviously impossible.
So, the so-called five-village alliance was nothing more than a collective operation.
But true cooperation was out of the question.
Basically, each group fought on its own.
Kakashi asked, "So we've been discovered by the Akatsuki?"
Jiraiya nodded and said, "It seems so, but it doesn't matter. The other four villages have sent at least five or six hundred ninjas, with a total force of over 2,000."
"And with Kages like those from Iwaakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure present, even if Akatsuki has detected us, they can only defend passively."
Kakashi said, "I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling about this."
Kakashi touched his Sharingan. That ominous premonition came directly from his eye.
Jiraiya grinned and said, "It's fine. Konoha may have sent fewer troops, but they are all elites. Plus, we have backup, don't we?"
Hearing this, Kakashi glanced at the ninja pouch on his waist.
Inside was a special kunai.
Tsunade had given it to them before their departure.
Each kunai was marked with the Flying Thunder God mark.
If they were in danger, all they had to do was channel chakra into it, and Ryosuke, who was far away in Konoha, would know.
Then he would arrive instantly.
With Ryosuke as backup…
To be honest, there was nothing to worry about.
Whoosh!
On the roof, Naruto landed beside Jiraiya and Kakashi.
Naruto asked, "Pervy Sage, if we see Sasuke later, can you let me talk to him first?"
Naruto looked at Jiraiya expectantly.
"Sasuke?"
Jiraiya thought for a moment before nodding.
"Alright, as long as he doesn't side with the Akatsuki, our Konoha ninjas won't attack him. But I can't make any promises about the ninjas from the other four villages."
After all, although the five villages were cooperating, it was just a temporary alliance.
Jiraiya had no authority over the forces from the other four villages.
He couldn't order them around!
"It's fine, as long as the ninjas from our village don't attack Sasuke." Naruto smiled and said.
He had faith in Sasuke's strength.
As long as Jiraiya and Kakashi didn't engage Sasuke, the ninjas from the other villages shouldn't be able to stop him.
Of course!
What Naruto didn't know was that Sasuke's power had grown significantly since their last meeting.
After all, Sasuke had obtained the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and had stepped into the super-Kage-level.
Sasuke might be the weakest among the super Kage, but he was still at super Kage-level.
After all, he had only recently awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan and had just evolved it into the Eternal Mangekyō.
His pupil techniques were still developing.
At best, he could summon the fourth form of Susanoo—not yet the full-body version.
This level of strength barely pushed him into the super Kage tier.
But given some time—maybe ten days or half a month—
By then, he would likely be able to manifest a full-body Susanoo.
At that point, Sasuke would no longer be at the bottom of the super Kage level.
Still, even as the weakest super Kage, he was still in that tier.
Neither Kakashi nor Jiraiya alone could defeat him.
Of course, if the two of them teamed up, Sasuke would be in danger.
And if Guy joined the fight and opened the Seventh Gate…
Then Sasuke would have no choice but to flee.
...
Amegakure
On a rainy street
Villagers hurried by, some carrying umbrellas, others wearing raincoats.
At this time!
Silhouettes running fast appeared one after another.
These ninjas, who had appeared directly launched a near-massacre attack on the residents of Amegakure on the road.
How could ordinary Amegakure residents have the ability to resist?
In an instant, one by one, they died on the spot.
And at this time, the ninjas of Amegakure also realized that the village had been invaded.
Then the big bell in the center of the village was rung.
The clanging bells reverberated in the village, echoing in everyone's hearts like a reminder issued by a Shinigami.
"Kill!"
Standing in front of a group of Kumo ninjas, the Fourth Raikage's face was as black as ink, and his face was full of cruel killing intent.
His brother, Killer Bee, was captured by the damn Akatsuki.
It is very likely that his life has been lost at this moment.
Therefore, he had no sympathy for the villagers of Amegakure.
He ordered his subordinates to massacre the entire Amegakure.
The same thing happened with Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure.
All four of their villages issued the same order—kill without mercy!!!
On the other hand, Konoha did not attack these ordinary villagers.
But they also did not stop the other villages.
Compared with Konoha's group of elite ninjas, the strength of these ordinary Amegakure ninjas was really nothing much.
The Amegakure ninjas who had come to stop Konoha's attackers were quickly dealt with.
Hundreds of Amegakure ninjas were killed by Konoha's ninjas in a short period of time.
More than half of them were killed. The rest were scared and fled, not daring to fight against Konoha's elite ninjas.
The main force led by Jiraiya and Kakashi did not make a move at this time.
Instead, they kept rushing toward the inside of Amegakure with the team.
At this time!
Four figures suddenly appeared on the street ahead, blocking their way.
"Sorry, you can't go this way!"
Kisame showed a ferocious smile on hia ugly and fierce shark face.
Next to him were the undead duo Hidan and Kakuzu, and Kisame's new partner, Sasuke.
At this time, four Akatsuki members stopped in front of a group of Konoha ninjas, blocking their way.
"Sasuke!"
Naruto stood in front of the crowd, watching Sasuke in front of him, shouting his name.
The three-tomoes in Sasuke's eyes trembled slightly.
But the next second, he looked at Naruto, and his eyes became cold, ignoring Naruto's cry as if he didn't hear them at all.
"Sasuke..."
Naruto looked at Sasuke, whom he hadn't seen for a while.
Sasuke's attitude was very different from last time, so he was dumbfounded.
"Naruto, Sasuke will be handed over to you later."
Kakashi put his hand on Naruto's shoulder and said to him.
Hearing this, Naruto nodded solemnly and said, "Well, Kakashi-sensei, you and Pervy Sage should also pay attention to safety."
"Haha~! It's just a few members of the Akatsuki. I'm the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku!" Jiraiya laughed and said triumphantly.
Naruto rolled his eyes at him angrily.
But this is probably who Jiraiya really is.
No matter how serious the occasion is, he can show his funny side.
However, this does not mean that he does not take these enemies seriously in his heart.
Swish!
Naruto rushed out instantly.
Sasuke on the opposite side flickered for a moment, then said to Kisame next to him, "I'll leave the rest to you."
Then, he chased after Naruto in the direction where Naruto had left.
"Tsk~! So irresponsible."
Hidan curled his lips.
Since Itachi's death, Hidan's relationship with Sasuke has not been as good as it used to be.
Now, Hidan can't help but want to say something to Sasuke.
Kisame smirked and said, "Konoha ninjas, I can't let you interfere with the work of the leader!"
The big sword in his hand was stuck on the ground by him, and then his hands quickly formed seals.
"Water release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave!"
Boom!!!
A large amount of water rushed toward the Konoha people in front of them.
"Earth release: Moving Earth Core!"
Jiraiya also formed a hand seal and instantly displayed a defensive Earth release, blocking the front of a group of Konoha ninjas.
At the same time, the figures of Kakashi and Guy also disappeared instantly.
A green figure instantly appeared in front of Kisame.
Boom!
Kisame blocked the attack with his sword, and his body slid back a certain distance on the water surface before stopping.
He raised his head and looked at the guy in front of him.
"You again!"
Kisame clearly recognized him.
"Huh? Have we met?"
Guy was taken aback for a moment, completely unable to remember where he had seen this guy in front of him.
"Asshole! Are you playing tricks on me?!" Kisame said angrily.
At the same time, Kakashi also met the undead duo.
He was one against two.
The White Fang swordsmanship exploded with terrifying power in his hands.
At the same time, all kinds of ninjutsu forced Hidan to be unable to get close at all.
So naturally, there was no way to get blood from Kakashi to use the secret technique.
"Let's go!"
Seeing that Jiraiya and the others were already getting busy, the rest of the Konoha ninjas also rushed forward.
This is not the time to pay attention to whether or not bullying by numbers is fair.
Not to mention, in this world, there has never been such a rule.
In this world, whoever has the biggest fist is the truth.
Therefore, Konoha's ninjas had no intentions to stand by and watch the show at all.