Chương 240: Chapter 240
What is this? It's like taking down the leadership of a village and capturing their top combat force at the same time.
Not only did they capture them, but the waves caused this time were even more terrifying, and the impact was much wider.
Though she could understand, after all, Yaneko had informed her that Kaito had been battling a fully-transformed Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. It was impossible for such a massive Eight-Tails not to make a commotion. This also highlighted just how terrifying Kaito's power truly was.
However, while understanding the situation, the problem lay in the fact that during a war, so many unexpected things had occurred. Was it really necessary?
So, with Kaito about to set out once again, Tsunade felt somewhat frustrated and uneasy. She genuinely worried that Kaito might stir up something significant.
"Yes, my team is a special mobile unit. I can't stay here all the time," Kaito shrugged and spoke, appearing calm and composed.
"Besides, don't forget that I still need to investigate Iwagakure's logistical supply routes. I haven't completed that mission yet, so I naturally have to fulfill my tasks."
"Is that so?" Tsunade's expression grew increasingly puzzled. However, at this point, Kaito couldn't exactly reveal the whole truth. Could he tell them that he was planning to confront Uchiha Madara?
Clearly, this answer seemed problematic to a normal person. Even if they knew that Orochimaru possessed the Edo Tensei, how could they be certain he would use it? Furthermore, Orochimaru had already lost to Kaito once and had provided him with valuable information. In such circumstances, why would Kaito seek him out? Something seemed off.
Kaito felt somewhat helpless in this situation. He couldn't explain, nor was it appropriate to explain.
In reality, if he had a choice, he would rather not encounter Uchiha Madara, as Uchiha Madara was genuinely too dangerous.
But unfortunately, the system had marked Uchiha Madara as his target. Unless Kaito could find a suitable person to replace him, he had no choice but to confront Orochimaru.
The problem was, how many suitable candidates were there in the current shinobi world?
The answer to this question was quite simple: there weren't many at all.
In the current timeline, looking across the entire shinobi world, there seemed to be only the formidable Jinchuriki from various villages and the Kage who could be considered as marked targets.
For most others, their marks were close to zero in terms of significance. Kaito really didn't want to waste his time on them.
As for the members of the Akatsuki organization, they were an option, but the last encounter with them had left Kaito somewhat concerned about their capabilities. It wasn't that he looked down on them; on the contrary, he knew that each of them was incredibly strong. However, if he were to encounter Pain, then he would have no choice but to make a hasty retreat.
Therefore, in order to keep a low profile and obtain his final mark as quickly as possible, Kaito had to find Orochimaru first and do his best to defeat Uchiha Madara. After completing these tasks, he would be in a better position to handle the members of the Akatsuki, especially someone like Nagato.
Even though Kaito knew that Nagato might still have some flaws in his mastery of the Rinnegan at this point, when it came to raw power, going all out was much simpler than using finesse. Nagato's full power had once leveled an entire village, and Kaito didn't dare to engage in a direct confrontation with such a powerhouse.
"Yes, right now, I just want to complete the entire mission," Kaito nodded. His expression became more serious, and he had already thought about how to explain the situation. This was not a joking matter.
"I don't know when Onoki will return, but I do know that there are so many young ones on the front lines. We need to provide them with support and protection. If they haven't returned yet, and Onoki is already in place, ready to attack Konoha, then the situation for these young ones will be dangerous. Therefore, we need to find their rear support route and keep it within our control as much as possible. If Onoki shows any unusual movements, we can immediately take action in that area, which will force him to be cautious. Without enough personnel for an attack or an ambush, those young ones can safely withdraw under protection. This way, we can begin our normal offensive without worrying about too many issues. Moreover, making the people of Iwagakure experience what it means to be isolated and helpless once again, isn't that the greatest tribute to them?"
Kaito's words made Tsunade seriously contemplate the situation. While she was a commander, similar to Hashirama Senju before her, she had been pushed into this role by Kaito.
However, she was indeed a competent commander. She immediately began weighing the pros and cons of the plan. She had to admit that Kaito's words were quite accurate.
Whether it was for their regular offensive or to ensure the safe retreat of the young ones, they needed to secure that route. And even at a critical moment, if they could destroy it, it would plunge Iwagakure into chaos and possibly despair.
However, this mission was also very dangerous, and after careful consideration, Kaito seemed to be the most suitable candidate.
Tsunade couldn't help but sigh lightly and, in the end, nodded at Kaito.
"I understand. Then, get ready to depart."
"Yes, Lady Tsunade."
Kaito flashed a faint smile and then turned around, ready to leave. However, at that moment, Tsunade stopped him.
"Promise me that you won't cause too much commotion this time, okay?"
"Well, I can only say that I'll do my best."
Kakashi was leading Sasuke, Naruto, and Karin forward. Along the way, they were all extremely cautious.
With Karin's sensory abilities, they had already avoided countless hidden scouts, but there were still many ahead of them.
However, these three young ninja didn't think too much of it because Kakashi had told them that this was a test for them. They had to learn to hide themselves among the enemy.
The three of them firmly believed in this and acknowledged that they were currently lacking the mindset of a true ninja. This kind of training was necessary for them.
Of course, the most important thing was that this mission was their choice, and they were not the type to give up easily.
"Three hundred meters ahead, on the left side among the trees, there's a hidden scout, and there's a patrol passing by. We need to go around them."
At that moment, Karin suddenly raised her hand, and everyone immediately stopped. Karin then spoke softly.
"Another hidden scout?"
Kakashi furrowed his brow, and then he nodded with a hint of concern.
"I understand. You're the team's eyes now, and everyone will listen to you, including me."
Karin's abilities were indeed extremely useful, and her sensory perception was not much inferior to the Byakugan. While her sensing range might not match the Byakugan's detection scope, it was more than sufficient for their needs. They could easily bypass one hidden scout after another with her help.
However, Kakashi was now seriously contemplating whether they should continue with this mission. They were facing too many enemies, and their situation had become extremely perilous. They had penetrated deep into enemy territory, and the tight security raised concerns. Kakashi couldn't understand why there were so many people on this route.
"Could this be a supply route?"
Kakashi thought to himself, but he hadn't seen any supply vehicles so far. He didn't dare jump to conclusions; it could be that they had deviated from the intended route or that supply vehicles had not arrived yet. Nevertheless, it had piqued Kakashi's interest. He felt the need to transmit this information back to the Leaf Village and consider conducting an investigation.
"The Akatsuki mentioned that there's a mountain range at the border of the Land of Grass and the Land of Earth, with a road inside. Could that place be their supply line? But they also said that there aren't many people in that location. If that's the case, perhaps we can investigate it, or at the very least, find out more about that road!"
After making up his mind, Kakashi continued leading the three young ninja forward. He couldn't help but appreciate Karin's invaluable abilities, which acted like a radar, allowing them to avoid numerous troubles.
Not only did it benefit their team, but even individuals like Kakuzu, who were lurking in the shadows, could make use of her sensory capabilities. These were elite individuals dispatched on this mission, and with Karin's guidance, they naturally knew which way to proceed.
In reality, Karin had noticed them long ago, but once she was certain they were here to protect her team, she had wisely kept quiet.
Karin was very intelligent, even though she had moments of wild imagination. This was undeniable.
Although initially worried about being brought from the Land of Grass to Konoha by Uchiha Kaito, she began to notice that her world was changing during her time in Konoha.
Even though there were still some experimental aspects associated with her, the people conducting the experiments were polite and their methods were quite restrained. She hardly felt the experiments surrounding her, and in this place, she even made quite a few friends.
Sasuke was her first friend, considering they had always been on the same team. In addition to him, there was the foolish Naruto and many people from the Uchiha clan who were around her age.
Furthermore, the Uchiha clan members were very caring towards her. Even though she wasn't a part of the clan, everyone was exceptionally friendly to her, treating her like family.
This kind of environment was something she could never have imagined in the Land of Grass, and it made her increasingly appreciate Konoha and the Uchiha clan.
This time, with Konoha and Iwagakure being thrown into the crisis of war, she was actually quite anxious deep inside.
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