"The Five Great Ninja Villages." Black Zetsu narrowed his eyes as he looked at the information brought back by White Zetsu, muttering, "They're really seeking death."
You must know, that brat is even recognized as a strong individual by Uchiha Madara.
With just the Five Kage...
He probably just needs to spend a little more time, moreover, that Uzumaki Jun knows space-time ninjutsu. If they cannot seal his space, then no matter how many people come, it is useless.
"Should we do something?" White Zetsu looked at Black Zetsu and said, "The Rinnegan is still with Madara-sama right now."
Hearing White Zetsu's words, Black Zetsu fell silent for a moment. Indeed, the Rinnegan is the most crucial part for saving Mother. He waited nearly a thousand years, waited until Hagoromo died of old age, before finally obtaining this pair.
But...
What can he do?
He feels utterly desperate too.
Don't even mention the young and upright Uzumaki Jun, even that white-haired, mobility-impaired, elderly old man Uchiha Madara, he probably couldn't defeat him either.
"Wait." Black Zetsu gritted his teeth and said, "Continue waiting. See if we can retrieve the Rinnegan after Uchiha Madara dies."
"And this time..."
A fierce look flashed in Black Zetsu's eyes.
"See if we can cause some trouble for the Land of Whirlpools."
That damn Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools...
You must know, the reason their organization has fallen to this state is all thanks to that brat.
If he does not die...
The plan to save Mother might never be completed.
...
Konoha.
Looking at this peaceful ninja village, Uzumaki Jun sighed inwardly. He hadn't been back since Mito passed away.
Right now, he was dressed as Pain of the Deva Path. After all, the Hokage wanted to see the leader of the Akatsuki organization, not the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools. So...
He still needed to change his cover. Otherwise, what if he scared our Hokage-sama later?
"Halt!"
Just as Uzumaki Jun approached the Konoha gate...
"Who are you?" The Konoha gate guards stepped out, stopping him, and said, "What is your business in Konoha? Do you have the proper procedures?"
"Pain of the Deva Path," Uzumaki Jun said coldly, "Your Hokage summoned me."
Act, keep acting.
With my three-tomoe mask and these Rinnegan circles, can't you tell?
"The Rinnegan!" The gate guard's eyes widened in shock upon hearing Uzumaki Jun's words. Then he said, "My apologies, I need to request instructions from the Hokage-sama."
Then, without waiting for Uzumaki Jun to say anything, he immediately had his companion next to him go report to the Hokage.
"..."
This power play...
Is too much.
Uzumaki Jun narrowed his eyes, said nothing, and just watched the gate guard quietly.
He...
Wanted to see exactly what Sarutobi Hiruzen intended to do.
Before long...
A ninja dressed in Konoha ANBU attire appeared before Uzumaki Jun...
...
Land of Whirlpools.
"She should be due soon, right?" Chiyo looked cheerfully at her daughter-in-law and said, "Hiroshi, you need to be careful recently. Pay attention to what you cannot eat and what you cannot do." Then, she glared at Chiro, who was dozing off nearby, "You brat, come over here."
"Mom!" Chiro shrugged helplessly and walked over, saying, "What do you need me to do?"
Ever since his mom was brought over by Lord Jun this morning, she had been hovering around Hiroshi without leaving a single step. And him...
He was either fetching blankets or going out to buy breakfast. He had been busy with these trivial matters from morning until now, and he was utterly exhausted.
You must know, he had taken the day off today.
"Have you remembered everything I told you?" Chiyo looked at Chiro and said, "Don't let there be any problems when the time comes."
Although she was a puppeteer from Sunagakure and also proficient in medical ninjutsu...
She didn't know how long she could stay.
If Hiroshi goes into labor and she isn't by her side, it would be troublesome. So, it's better to have Chiro invite a doctor from the Land of Whirlpools hospital.
"I've remembered everything," Chiro nodded and said, "The doctor for the delivery is also arranged. The car outside is also filled with chakra."
"There won't be any problems."
"That's good, that's good." Hearing Chiro's words, Chiyo nodded with satisfaction. Then, she looked sideways at her own son and said seriously, "If anything happens to Hiroshi then, don't blame me for cleaning house."
"..."
Chiro looked speechlessly at his mom and quickly said, "I guarantee there won't be any problems."
His wife, his child...
As a husband and father, he would definitely protect them.
"Where's Sasori? Why isn't he back yet?" Chiyo checked the time. It was almost noon. She didn't know when that kid would come to take her away.
"He should be back soon," Chiro also checked the time and said, "He said he would be back by noon."
A flash of worry passed through his eyes.
War.
I wonder how the military department is arranging things?
And Sunagakure...
Chiro glanced at his mom. Today, he, Hiroshi, and his mom had deliberately avoided this topic to prevent today's reunion from becoming too awkward.
"Ding dong, ding dong."
The doorbell rang...
"He's here." Chiro said with a smile, "I'll get the door."
He walked to the door and opened it, seeing Sasori standing at the entrance...
"You've grown..." Chiro nodded欣慰ly, hugged him, and said, "And tanner, stronger."
"Dad." Sasori smiled and hugged his father, saying, "It's because we train all the time in the troops, so I got a bit tanned."
"It's fine, being tanned is healthy." Chiro released the hug, "Your grandma has been here since morning, just waiting for you to come back to eat."
Sasori walked through the door, saw his mother's increasingly large belly, and his grandmother. He walked over and said, "Mom, Grandma."
"My good grandson." Chiyo looked at Sasori, happily walked over, hugged him, and said, "In such a long time, you've grown so much."
"Grandma is also more energetic." Sasori put down his luggage and said with a smile.
"Are you hungry? Come on!" Chiyo pulled Sasori and said, "Grandma prepared your favorite grilled fish first thing in the morning, just waiting for you to come back."
"Come on, come on, let's eat first."
"Haven't had Grandma's cooking in a long time." Sasori nodded and said, "I've been eating mass meals in the troops the whole time, I'm sick of it."
"Haha, then you have to eat more today." Chiyo said cheerfully, "Grandma made a lot."
"Let Grandma tell you."
"Why be a ninja? What's so good about being a ninja?" Chiyo looked at the somewhat tanned and stronger Sasori, sighed, shook her head, and said, "Your father back then was because..."
"Grandma!!" However, before Chiyo could finish speaking, Sasori said seriously, "I am a soldier, not a ninja."
He knew what Grandma meant...
War is about to break out. Grandma doesn't want him to get involved. After all, this war also involves Sunagakure. She doesn't want to see her grandson fighting against her own village.
But...
"Protecting my home and country is my responsibility." Sasori looked at his grandmother and said, "I cannot give up at this time."
"Sorry."
"I..." Hearing Sasori's words, Chiyo fell silent for a moment. Finally, she sighed and said, "Grandma is already old..."
"The era that follows belongs to you young people."
"Grandma doesn't know anything, and doesn't want to know anything."
She raised her head and looked seriously at Sasori...
"But I hope you won't be like your unfilial father..."
Chiyo wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes.
"You must survive."
"I..." Seeing Grandma like this, Sasori opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. Finally, he sighed, "I will be careful."
But...
Chiyo shook her head and said, "Let's not talk about this. Eat, eat."
"Let's not talk about this today."
"My eldest grandson rarely comes back. Why talk about these things?"
"Eat first, eat first."
Looking at Grandma's increasingly stooped figure, Sasori said silently in his heart, "Thank you."
He knew...
Grandma just didn't want to make things difficult for him.
On one side is her village, on the other is her grandson...
Grandma, she...
Must feel very conflicted inside.
But...
No matter what, he is already a soldier of the Land of Whirlpools.
He cannot avoid it, nor does he want to avoid it.
So...
He can only silently apologize to Grandma in his heart.
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