[Kirigakure Village]
Kisame, using his familiarity with the village, had just arrived at his doorstep before being discovered by the Kirigakure people.
However, Yagura had long since issued orders, and no one made things difficult for him.
The one who received him was none other than Zabuza, who had previously drawn blades against him in Konoha.
"This is the thing you wanted. It's already been prepared for you," Zabuza placed the scroll in Kisame's hand, his expression a bit cold.
After all, he had nearly been killed by him just recently.
Kisame took the scroll and immediately opened it after turning around.
A body bag instantly appeared on the ground.
Kisame opened the body bag, and a strong stench of corpse rot came rushing out.
That female ninja's body had already rotted, with many parts showing white bones, and her clothes stuck to the body.
Kisame, with an expression unchanged, carefully examined it. These clothes were exactly the ones she had worn before her death.
There were even the holes he had stabbed himself.
Kisame gathered up the body bag and put it back into the storage scroll.
With a stiff expression, he said, "Thanks."
Zabuza crossed his arms and snorted, "Hope you make the right choice."
Kisame didn't say anything more, carefully put away the storage scroll, and turned to leave.
———
Rengoku didn't stay long at the border.
Basically, spies from all the major factions had already gathered.
After the battle ended, detailed intel spread at an astonishing speed.
First, Uchiha Rengoku defeated Yugito Nii in a single move. Later, Raikage and Killer Bee came together, but they also failed to gain any advantage.
Rengoku even crippled Raikage's right arm in the first moment.
Later on, he fought two while retreating, holding on until the Mizukage arrived.
Although all the major factions had speculated that Rengoku and Mizukage Yagura were colluding,
Yagura's appearance this time was too stunning, no one had expected it.
Yagura's Water Mirror Technique apparently could now replicate himself.
Even Tailed Beast power could be duplicated.
In comparison, whether Yagura had allied with the Uchiha became less important.
Kumogakure had always been extremely aggressive and ambitious.
This time Raikage lost an arm, and it could be said his strength dropped by at least 30%.
The Uchiha clan was rising, and Kirigakure had added a new Jinchuriki.
Without a doubt, this would make Kumogakure quiet for a while.
———
[Hokage Office]
"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Rengoku just returned to the village."
"He announced at the gate that he has important information and requested a high-level meeting in two hours."
Reported by the ANBU.
Inside the office, besides the Hokage, the two elder advisors Koharu and Homura were also present.
The three of them all wore serious expressions.
The Third Hokage could still maintain composure a little, but Koharu and Homura's faces were as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"What exactly is the Uchiha clan trying to do? They captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki and wanted Fugaku to convene a meeting, but he claimed illness to avoid it."
"Now Rengoku comes back and wants to hold a high-level meeting just like that?", Koharu spoke in clear displeasure, but Homura only gloomily said, "Uchiha Rengoku has already defeated Yugito Nii. Now he probably has other developments. We should wait for more information."
And just as he said "information," the information came.
"Urgent report!"
The ANBU didn't even knock, entered directly, and presented the documents to the Third Hokage.
The Third Hokage glanced through it quickly, his face turning pale.
He slammed the document on the desk, not speaking for a moment.
Koharu picked it up to take a look. It contained details of Rengoku's battle with the AB combo and intel about his alliance with Mizukage Yagura.
Her expression suddenly changed, "Rengoku openly allied with Yagura?"
Homura also snatched the intel and quickly browsed through it, his face equally grim.
"Even Raikage was defeated by Uchiha Rengoku. We simply have no one with that level of combat strength."
"If he wants to call a high-level meeting, let's see what he really wants."
The ANBU was still waiting there. If a high-level meeting was to be held, the elders had to be notified.
However, since the Third Hokage hadn't said anything, even if the other two advisors spoke, the ANBU wouldn't leave first.
The Third Hokage then came back to his senses, "Go notify all the elders. The meeting will be in two hours."
———
Rengoku returned to the Uchiha clan.
He first went to see Gaara, Kurotsuchi, and Deidara, who were still under soft house arrest.
Knowing these people were important, Uchiha Norihiko personally stood guard here.
When Rengoku arrived, Norihiko was at the door, "Elder, that Gaara has been sleeping non-stop these past few days, hasn't woken up at all."
Rengoku smiled, "Let him sleep however long he wants. Just give him regular nutrient injections."
After all, Gaara had barely slept before. Now with the sealing technique switched to the Four Symbols Seal, Shukaku couldn't make a sound at all.
With no noisy voices or rampaging danger, this was the most peaceful sleep Gaara had ever had.
"What about the other two?"
Norihiko pointed to the room next door, "On the second day after you left, they made a hole in the wall, then sealed it up again."
"But when they climbed out, they were caught by patrolman Mayumi."
Rengoku laughed helplessly. It really was amusing.
He opened the door and entered. The lights inside were bright, and he could immediately see the two of them warily watching him from the corner.
Kurotsuchi, upon seeing Rengoku, immediately hid behind Deidara.
"It's you!", Deidara naturally recognized Rengoku. It was his most humiliating defeat.
And on the way here, he tried to escape too, only to be caught again by Rengoku.
"What do you want?"
Compared to the still-childlike Kurotsuchi, Deidara was much more composed.
Rengoku smiled faintly, "As long as you behave, I don't intend to make things hard for you."
"After a while, I'll have someone from Iwagakure come pick you up."
Rengoku's words were too fake, so fake Deidara didn't believe them, but he didn't argue either. He only stared at Rengoku with skeptical eyes.
However, Rengoku didn't bother to explain. With one body flicker, he instantly moved to Deidara and Kurotsuchi's side.
He pressed one palm on each of them.
Fire Release: Heaven Prison!
Flaming rings appeared on both of them simultaneously, imprinting onto their skin.
The two children, seeing this familiar sealing technique, immediately had dark faces. Kurotsuchi began wailing, she knew that with this on, they couldn't escape.
Deidara showed a look of great interest, wanting to study it.
"All right, now your chakra is sealed by me."
"You also can't leave the Uchiha compound. If you do, you'll be burned by fire."
Rengoku said as he opened the door and told Norihiko outside, "Find a room for them to stay in. Take them to eat something."
"Just treat them like guests. They can't leave the compound anyway."
Norihiko was a bit puzzled, but still came over, "You two come with me. I'll take you to eat."
Kurotsuchi was a bit scared, clutching Deidara's sleeve tightly, unwilling to let go.
But all their belongings had been confiscated.
For the past two days, they had only eaten one meal a day, and now they were starving. The two looked at each other, and Deidara still took Kurotsuchi and followed Norihiko out.
Rengoku checked on Gaara once more before going out.
He needed to talk to Fugaku about his future plans.
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