The country of tea, a tea room in a border town.

The sturdy man wore a black coat with red clouds and a bamboo hat on his head. After entering the tea room, he walked towards the appointed private room.

After opening the door, there was a young man wearing the same uniform sitting inside, savoring the tea provided by the tea room.

The taste was bitter at first and then sweet, making him close his eyes as if he was savoring this wonderful taste.

This teahouse is one of Akatsuki's properties. It was specially opened to allow Akatsuki members to have a place to stay while performing missions around the world without settling in the wilderness.

There are many such strongholds. In addition to the sphere of influence governed by the Kingdom of Ghosts, there are many such strongholds in every country.

The sturdy man took off the bamboo hat on his head, revealing a rather weird face, like a shark. He walked to the opposite side of the young man. Before he could speak, the young man opposite had already asked: "How are you, ghost?"

Same, have you gotten rid of those troublesome guys?"

Kisame put the Samehada on his back aside, not far away from his body. He sat down on the opposite side, poured himself a cup of tea, and said in a complaining tone: "Although we got rid of them, those guys are still loyal to traitors.

I have always believed in the principle of never giving up until the goal is achieved. It's better for you Konoha, your tolerance for traitors is so high. Unlike Kirigakure's side, once you become a traitor, no matter how difficult the target is to kill, the ANBU will pursue you.

It will be a fight to the death."

Itachi ignored Kisame's complaints. After all, he was a member of the Akatsuki organization with a special mission. The nature of the matter was completely different from that of a serious rebellious nin like Kisame.

Moreover, Kisame said something that was wrong.

Konoha also has a very low tolerance for rebellious ninjas.

The three people from the Kingdom of Ghosts were so powerful that Konoha didn't dare to provoke them, so they never looked for trouble.

Orochimaru is too cunning and has now become Akatsuki's logistics staff. He has completed a secret agreement with Nagato, the leader of the organization, and is protected by Nagato.

With Nagato's protection, it may not be that simple for Konoha to take action against Orochimaru.

Otherwise, Orochimaru's current life would definitely not be so easy.

As far as Itachi knew, another one of the Sannin was pursuing Orochimaru and has not given up to this day.

Coupled with the assistance of ANBU masters, even Orochimaru could not compete with the front and Konoha, and could only choose to endure.

Apart from these special cases, Konoha's efforts to suppress rebellious ninja are actually very cruel.

Not to mention the ANBU, the people led by Danzo are even less tolerant of rebellious ninja than the ANBU.

Even if it is a traitorous ninja who has defected to another force, he will not hesitate to sneak into the enemy's camp and carry out assassination operations day and night until the mission is completed.

"So, who is leading the team this time? It actually makes you feel difficult."

Itachi asked curiously.

"Kiden Mangetsu is a genius ninja who is of the same clan as the second generation Mizukage and comes from the famous Kidō clan. He is also the current bodyguard of Mizukage. As for his strength... he should be slightly worse than me."

Kisame looked very depressed.

"Do you want me to join you in dealing with him?"

Itachi suggested.

Kisame glanced at Itachi, seeming to be seriously considering Itachi's proposal.

"If you don't want to, forget it. After all, the other party is not a simple ninja. There are many ANBU masters around him. With just the two of us, I'm afraid we are not able to do it. And organizing another group also has important tasks."

Moreover, Akatsuki's power is getting stronger and stronger now. Although Kirigakure has a normal relationship with Konoha, they are also forces belonging to the five traditional powers.

It is likely to be the main force against the Akatsuki organization in the future.

Ghost Lantern Full Moon is the high-end combat power of Kirigakure Village. Killing such a talented ninja will also weaken the power of the great country.

Itachi would not do something that would benefit the Akatsuki organization.

If the people chasing them this time were ninjas from the Kingdom of Demons, that would be a different story.

"That's true. No one knows if there are other traps waiting for me. These guys are experts at hunting down people."

Kisame nodded.

Itachi was not surprised by Kisame's answer.

In fact, most of the rebellious ninja who defected from the village had some sense of awe for the village of the past, and did not like to have too much contact with their companions from the original village.

Itachi also has this strange mentality.

He doesn't really like to interact with Konoha's ninjas now.

The same must be true for Kisame. I am afraid that deep down in his heart, he has always maintained a strange sense of awe towards Kirigakure. And this inexplicable sense of awe will prevent him from fully displaying his strength when fighting against his past companions.

As time goes by, this aversion to fighting with past companions will gradually deepen, reaching the point of being unable to extricate itself, until death.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became quiet. Itachi and Kisame were usually not talkative people. Most of the time, the two of them silently guarded their own areas, remained silent, and thought about their own things.

Only when performing tasks can we find some common topics and maintain a good atmosphere.

I don't know how long they had been sitting like this. Itachi and Kisame's bodies sitting on the soft cushions suddenly froze. A piece of information was transmitted to their minds without any warning, causing them to raise their heads and look at each other.

"It seems that we don't have time to stay here in a daze. We just escaped from the pursuit of Kirigakure Anbu, and now we have to have a meeting again. It's really..."

Kisame shook his head, and after a simple complaint, he and Itachi formed hand seals at the same time, and their bodies remained in a cross-sitting posture in the room, motionless.

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In the quiet stone room.

Rainbow-like ripples appeared in the quiet room. They trembled violently at first, then stabilized at the same time, condensing into substantial human figures, gathering here.

Nagato opened his Samsara Eyes and glanced around with an emotionless gaze. When he saw that everyone was here, he nodded slightly.

"What's the point of summoning us at this time? I'm conducting important research."

The first person to speak out was Beiliuhu, one of the first members to join the organization.

His eyes transformed into the same three-magatama Sharingan as Itachi, releasing a very strange light, as if he was a little dissatisfied with Nagato calling him over at this time.

Regarding Beiruhu's dissatisfaction, Nagato was not angry, but said in a calm tone: "There are two tasks for you next."

"Two tasks?"

Bei Liuhu narrowed his eyes.

The others were also attracted by Nagato's words.

Nagato did not whet everyone's appetite and said directly: "According to Bai Zeze's investigation, there is a newcomer with good potential who can be brought into the organization. His name is Hidan, and he is a member of the Yunokuni Evil God Cult."

"The Evil God Sect? Wasn't that sect wiped out a few years ago? There are still remnants of it surviving?"

Beiliuhu looked slightly surprised.

"Yes, in the battle to destroy the Evil God Cult, most of the believers and bishops were killed, but everything has accidents, and Hidan was one of the survivors. His abilities are of great use to the organization, Itachi.

Kisame, the task of recruiting new people will be left to you."

Nagato glanced at Itachi and Kisame, and handed over the plan to recruit new people to them.

Itachi nodded lightly and did not refuse.

"Chief, the other mission is..."

There was a questioning look in Kisame's eyes.

"The second mission is related to tailed beasts."

Tailed beast!

After hearing the content related to the second mission, everyone's hearts became awe-inspiring.

The purpose of the Akatsuki organization is to capture the tailed beasts scattered in the hands of the great powers. The second mission is related to the tailed beasts, so it is not an ordinary mission and must be taken seriously.

However, the ninja villages of various countries are very strict about the care of tailed beasts. It is obviously impossible for the ninja villages of various countries to take out the tailed beasts.

The only way is to wait for the Jinchuuriki to leave the Ninja Village and then send personnel to capture them. This can also avoid large-scale conflicts with the Ninja Village.

"Scorpion, Deidara, this task is left to you two. You two will go to the Country of Waves immediately. Bai Jue will explain the detailed situation to you."

Nagato turned to look in the direction of Scorpion and Deidara.

"Leave it to me and Brother Scorpion, I will let each other appreciate my art, eh."

Unlike most of the team members who have a gloomy personality, Deidara, the youngest in the organization, has an active personality and wants to have the world recognize his explosive art.

As for capturing the tailed beasts, that's just incidental.

The important thing is to promote your art.

"Fool."

Scorpio said in a low voice.

"What do you mean, Brother Scorpion?"

Deidara looked at Scorpion.

"There are troops from the Kingdom of Demons stationed in the Country of Waves. The leader is the daughter of Chiba Shiraishi and Uchiha Ruri. Although we don't know her information, the tiger father has no son. If we are not careful, we will suffer the consequences.

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Scorpion tells the information he got.
To be continued...