"The lunar passage has been found?"
"Yes!"
A White Zetsu clone said, "According to your description, we found glowing spring water in a cave. To avoid alerting them, we didn't act rashly and enter."
"Good!"
White Zetsu's Cagemoss Justu was indeed a sharp tool for gathering intelligence.
Lin Yu stroked his chin. At this point in time, Otsutsuki Toneri should only be a bit older than Naruto, and his clan was nearly extinct.
Toneri was already old enough to find him a wife. Lin Yu's mind flashed with the figures of Haku and Kimimaro. They were both quite fair and handsome. It would depend on Toneri's choice!
"My lord, there's another piece of news."
The White Zetsu clone opened the window and whispered, "In a certain town in the Land of Fire, three fat sheep have arrived. They lost three hundred million ryo in three days!"
*Plop!*
Lin Yu scrambled up from the ground. Just as he was about to unleash a torrent of abuse, he smelled a strange odor.
"Did you eat OREO?"
The White Zetsu clone blinked and said, "What is that? I just returned from Lord Black Zetsu. I heard that Lord Tobi was holding a poop party, so..."
*Bang!*
"Get out!"
Lin Yu slammed the window shut, sprayed a bottle of air freshener, and then clutched his chest as he collapsed onto the bed.
Spendthrifts, all of you spendthrifts!
Tsunade, just you wait!
...
At the same time, a letter of employment and a deposit arrived in Nagato's hands.
"The Fourth Kazekage?"
Nagato ignored the content of the letter and the green banknotes, merely glancing at the signature.
Alliance - Immortality!
The letter couldn't have been written by Lin Yu. With his strength, he wouldn't need any support. And with the strength of the Immortality organization, the mere Fourth Kazekage could be eliminated with a flip of a hand.
Therefore, this could only be a personal vendetta. Not wanting to trouble the organization members, they had sought him out.
The letter in Nagato's hand was slowly torn apart. He said coldly, "Who will go?"
Sasori looked around and then rumbled, "I will."
It was just him. Who else could go?
"Where are Kakuzu and Kisame?"
"They haven't decided the winner yet."
Nagato said nothing more and turned to walk into the high tower.
Sasori could only control his puppet to follow behind, inwardly mourning for Kakuzu and Kisame.
You two have no artistic sense. You deserve to die!
Outside the Hidden Rain Village, in a pile of rocks, two figures clashed repeatedly in the rain. The sound of clashing cold weapons was exceptionally sharp.
"Kakuzu, that's enough! We're already at the organization's doorstep. If the leader sees us, we'll all be finished!"
"You must die today!"
Kakuzu's green eyes were bloodshot. He had chased Hoshigaki Kisame for a day and a night. If he didn't take some interest, it would be an insult to money!
With massive chakra expenditure, Hoshigaki Kisame had also left the state of unification with Samehada and was constantly evading damage by utilizing the terrain with Water Style ninjutsu.
"Don't think the environment in the Hidden Rain Village only benefits you!"
"Raiton: Raimuha!"
A mask monster standing on Kakuzu's left shoulder suddenly opened its mouth, and two sharp Raiton spears shot towards Hoshigaki Kisame.
*Crackling...*
The rain conducted electricity. Before Kakuzu's attack could land, Hoshigaki Kisame felt his feet go numb.
"You're serious?"
Hoshigaki Kisame hastily dodged the Raiton attack, but the constant rain from the sky made the entire area conductive. Although the power wasn't great, it still affected his agility.
"Katon: Headhunter Jutsu!"
Flames like a sea of fire surged towards Hoshigaki Kisame.
"Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu!"
Hoshigaki Kisame also leaped into the air and spat out water, enough to form a lake, to counter the overwhelming flames.
Just as their ninjutsu was about to collide, a cold voice sounded from the middle.
"Shinra Tensei!"
A surge of repulsive force instantly crushed both ninjutsu, pushing back both flames and water.
"Leader!"
Kakuzu and Hoshigaki Kisame temporarily stopped fighting. Dallying in front of this leader, who was in his late teens with an chuunibyou complex, was equivalent to seeking death!
"Are you done fighting?" Nagato asked with a stern, emotionless face.
"This..."
At this moment, the Rinnegan patterns in Nagato's eyes instilled an inexplicable fear in both of them, as if a wrong answer would lead to their deaths.
Hoshigaki Kisame tied Samehada to his back and forced a smile, saying, "Kakuzu and I were just sparring to improve our strength, hahaha!"
Kakuzu ignored Hoshigaki Kisame's meaningful glances and said sternly, "Leader, Hoshigaki Kisame sold out his teammate and took me to the bounties to exchange for money!"
Nagato rolled his eyelids and looked at Hoshigaki Kisame, "Is that so?"
"Uh... this... this is, you guys listen to my explanation!"
Seeing that things were not going well, Hoshigaki Kisame quickly took out five large leather chests from a sealing scroll and placed them in front of Nagato, smiling, "Wasn't I thinking of ways to make money for the organization? Besides, Kakuzu wasn't injured. This was a win-win situation!"
Nagato's eyelids slightly lifted. He waved his hands, and the five chests flew into the air with Nagato.
"Hoshigaki Kisame will be penalized one year's salary. All acquired wealth will be confiscated. This matter is closed!"
"This is unfair! I was contributing to the organization! At least give me some! You're so heartless!"
These words were, of course, spoken after Nagato had left. Hoshigaki Kisame sat dejectedly on a rock, having lost both money and resources. In the end, he even lost a year's salary. This was truly a dog's life!
Kakuzu returned to his normal state and walked past Hoshigaki Kisame.
"Serves you right!"
Hoshigaki Kisame snarled, "It's all your fault! I told you I'd split it with you, and you were still greedy for money! A full fifty million went into the leader's pocket!"
Kakuzu was initially unconcerned, but upon hearing the amount, he couldn't stay calm. He asked in disbelief, "What did you say? How much money?"
Hoshigaki Kisame held up a hand and said word by word, "Fifty! Million! Ryo! A full fifty million! That's a hundred years of my salary gone just like that!"
Kakuzu also came back to his senses and immediately grabbed Hoshigaki Kisame by the collar, scolding him, "Why didn't you tell me something so important earlier!"
So what if he was sold out? So what if he was betrayed? These were nothing compared to money!
That was fifty years of his salary!
"I told you I'd split it with you, and you still chased me!"
"You didn't explain the amount clearly!"
"It's all your fault!"
"No, it's your fault! This is an insult to money!"
"I'll smash you to death!" Hoshigaki Kisame raised Samehada and lunged.
"I'll strangle you to death!" Kakuzu also used his black threads to bind Kisame.
The two didn't actually fight, as Nagato hadn't gone far, and they didn't dare to offend a lunatic!
After a short while, on top of the high tower, all three were in position, although Hoshigaki Kisame and Kakuzu's faces were somewhat swollen.
"Sasori will go for support. Kisame and Kakuzu will be responsible for the rendezvous, and also..."
"Capture the One-Tailed Beast!"
The three nodded and took their orders: "Yes!"