Two people who cannot make decisions are bound to have a fruitless discussion.
Kandachi of the Salamander and Yamanaka Fuu also cannot make decisions for their superiors behind the scenes, so both parties quickly agreed to temporarily end this meeting.
The meeting between Konoha Root and The Hidden Rain Village already seemed to have collapsed.
"Naraku, the Konoha people are leaving."
Konan looked down at the Konoha Ninja retreating in an orderly manner, a trace of impatience on her face.
Zetsu hiding underground was also getting a bit impatient.
Uehara Naraku stealthily activated his cooled-down Destiny Skills to observe the surroundings… Zetsu, that guy, was still squatting there!
Should I test that sinister guy?
Uehara Naraku glanced at the departing Root Ninja and said softly, "Teacher, let's go hunt down the Konoha Root Ninja first!"
If Zetsu is still following them after he and Konan leave, then something is definitely wrong here!
If there's nothing wrong with Zetsu…
Then they might as well complete a few tasks against the Root Ninja!
As the darkest organization in the Ninja World, Shimura Danzo and the Root Ninja have obviously accumulated a lot of malice, so there are plenty of tasks…
This mission shouldn't be too unprofitable.
"…Alright."
Konan agreed with Uehara's opinion and reminded him, "When chasing them, leave one alive to see if you can get any information about Danzo…"
"But…"
Uehara Naraku furrowed his brow and hesitantly said, "These Konoha Ninja are all elites, I doubt they would betray their superior…"
"Mm."
Konan nodded and said softly, "But it doesn't matter. Once we capture them, I'll explain it to you."
She certainly wanted to summon the Human Path of Pain.
The Heart Layer Stealth Technique possessed by the Human Path of Pain often allows one to gather all the information within a person's mind, which is about its only use…
If not for intelligence gathering, it would only serve as a close-combat meat shield and scapegoat like the Asura Path Pain…
"I'll go with you!"
Hattori Heikawa quickly grabbed his Ninja Blade and followed them.
If they were attacking Hidden Rain Ninja, Hattori Heikawa would certainly put up a defiant stance; however, he was quite willing to ambush and pursue the Konoha Ninja.
"..."
Uehara Naraku and Konan couldn't help but glance at him. Did this guy think he was strong and could be useful in battle?
Hattori Heikawa understood their look and grumbled discontentedly, "Regardless, I am a Jonin!"
"A Jonin, huh…"
Uehara Naraku quipped wistfully, "I just happened to want to test my strength against a few Jonin recently…"
Hattori Heikawa: "..."
Konan tapped Uehara Naraku's head with her finger, chuckling softly, "Alright, let's take him with us!"
Since it's rare to find a cooperative Rain Village Ninja.
Konan and Nagato want to kill Hanzo of the Salamander, not only for revenge but also to rule their hometown, the Land of Rain, and make it better.
The ninjas loyal to Hanzo could become huge obstacles in their future governance of the Land of Rain.
Because of this, Konan kept attacking Hidden Rain bases with Uehara, creating Akatsuki's terror, forcing Hanzo to gather his confidants for protection, so they could eliminate them all.
Though Hattori Heikawa may not be strong, he carries pain and seems to have a budding dissatisfaction with Hanzo…
He could be spared.
After all, the Land of Rain is a small country and Jonin aren't many.
Both Konan and Nagato clearly know the Land of Rain's national strength is weak, with fewer talents, and ninjas from other countries evidently look down on Hidden Rain Ninja.
Like the Konoha Ninja who just retreated from the canyon.
Yamanaka Fuu led his subordinates to hide in a stone cave and was writing about their first contact with the Hidden Rain Ninja, planning to have someone send it to Konoha later.
"Hmph, what do those Rain Ninja think they are?"
A Root Ninja couldn't hold back and cursed.
Though the Root had long been obscure, it wielded considerable power in Konoha, daring even to assault Anbu Ninja.
Hidden Rain Village was just a small country's Ninja Village. During wartime, it was used as a battlefield by great nations, yet these Rain Ninja wanted to cooperate with the Root and even asked them to step back first?
"After all, the leader of Hidden Rain Village is Hanzo of the Salamander…"
Yamanaka Fuu paused his pen and gently advised, "Lord Danzo cannot leave the village for now, so the task of meeting has to be left to us. Be patient and prioritize the mission."
"Yes, Captain."
"Apart from necessary patrol and reconnaissance personnel, everyone else should avoid going out."
Yamanaka Fuu's fingers tapped the desk lightly, giving the order in a soft voice: "We'll wait here for Lord Danzo's orders during this period and refrain from provoking within the Land of Rain… We must not make a small mistake and forfeit the greater cause…"
"Enemy attack!"
A panicked voice echoed from the cave entrance!
Yamanaka Fuu and his Konoha Ninja hadn't reacted when a deafening blast echoed!
Boom!
The entire mountain seemed to have been blown to smithereens!
Yamanaka Fuu felt the ground tremor beneath his feet, rocks tumbling with no place to hide!
"Earth Release: Rock Pillar Prison!"
Several Root Ninja quickly formed hand seals, releasing Earth Release Ninjutsu, supporting the cave to prevent collapse.
One perception ninja observed for a while and said solemnly, "Captain, the mountain wall is not thick; we can escape by opening an opening!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Slash!"
Several Wind Release Jutsu users formed hand seals, creating a path to the outside.
A group of Root Ninja jumped out, finding the surroundings drastically altered, unable to hide their astonishment: "What… What is this?"
"If I remember correctly…"
Yamanaka Fuu had a slightly frozen gaze as he looked at the scattered stones, cold sweat forming on his forehead: "Just now, there should've been a mountain here…"
No mountain could be found now!
Aside from their collapsed cave which turned into ruins, the entire hill had been inexplicably blown away!
"Captain, there are people!"
Several figures stood upon a rock.
A blue-haired woman stood on the rock, with a few different-sized young ones around her, and a shivering ordinary Rain Ninja at the edge.
Them being none other than Konan and Uehara Naraku and others.
Seeing the looks of those Konoha Ninja, Uehara Naraku clicked his tongue, exclaiming, "A million paper bombs in a bombing, yet so many survived… Is this truly the strength of Konoha Ninja?"
"Ahem."
Konan cleared her throat, her cheeks flushing.
She had simply spread the paper bombs around in a layer—the coverage was too wide; the paper bombs too scattered to unleash the power of the Paper Bomb Array.
The entire mountain was indeed blown away… but the Konoha Ninja hidden in the cave survived.
However, their goal was to have Konoha Ninja captives.
Konan spread her hand calmly, and two paper wings gathered behind her, lifting her into the air, "Alright, Naraku, let's begin!"