"Understood."
Orochimaru bowed his head slightly in response, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.
If it were in the past,
Hearing that he was going to see Pain, Orochimaru would have been bound to be very horrified.
After all, he had been listed as a traitor of the Akatsuki several years ago. Seeing Pain would directly be like a lamb walking into the tiger's mouth.
But now,
Not only was there no panic at all, there was on the contrary a hint of excited smile in his eyes.
Because,
He already knew what Kyo was going to do next.
So, he had no fear.
Thinking this,
Orochimaru raised his eyes slightly and chuckled lightly:
"Kyo-sama,"
"Regarding the issue of the 'sacrifice' this time, I wonder if you have considered it?"
"Or, will it be temporarily resolved...?"
"Don't worry."
Kyo glanced back and casually said:
"I'll handle the sacrifice. You just follow the original plan later."
"Also,"
"Just a quick reminder,"
"Later, in front of the Akatsuki and Pain and the others, don't be so respectful to me."
"I'm just an ordinary Akatsuki's member, just like them."
"Don't blow our cover."
As he spoke,
Kyo walked forward leisurely with his hands in his pockets.
"Huh?"
As his words fell, Orochimaru was momentarily stunned,
Then, he immediately understood, and lowered his eyes, grinning:
"Got it."
As his words fell,
He put on his hood,
Concealing his face, he followed Kyo forward.
Over the past few years,
Due to his gradually deepening understanding of Las Noches,
Orochimaru's reverence for this leader of Las Noches, Kyo, could also be said to be growing deeper and deeper.
Therefore,
His address to him had also changed from the previous "Kyo-san" directly to the more respectful "Kyo-sama".
Especially,
After Orochimaru personally witnessed that Kitsune Ogre again --
That's right,
The first time Orochimaru saw the Kitsune Ogre was in Kikyo Castle in the Land of Fire.
Back then, in the city of bounties, the Kitsune Ogre, with just one person and one sword, directly cut down Konoha's Shimura Danzo, Hatake Kakashi, and Might Guy.
Then, with his overwhelming power, he instantly defeated that blue lightning descending from the sky, the Fourth Raikage, A.
That battle back then left an extremely deep impression on Orochimaru.
It once made Orochimaru very obsessed with the power of Las Noches.
And just a year ago,
Orochimaru was very fortunate to encounter the Kitsune Ogre of Las Noches again.
And,
This time,
He even carried out the mission of spreading the secret technique scrolls together with the Kitsune Ogre.
Thus,
He was once again amazed by his strength.
In Orochimaru's view,
This Kitsune Ogre's pure raw strength,
Was most likely the undisputed absolute number one in the entire Shinobi World, besides Kyo!
And for such a powerful existence to be willing to serve under Kyo, it was enough to demonstrate... the power of Las Noches.
Realizing this,
Orochimaru naturally became even more proud of joining Las Noches.
It was just a pity,
He was still at the "probationary member" level and hadn't officially contacted the core of the organization.
For this very reason,
He was very diligent in completing Kyo's missions.
His aim,
Was to one day officially join Las Noches.
And now,
He felt he was getting closer and closer.
A moment later.
Inside the Akatsuki's meeting base.
Eight of the nine official members of Akatsuki had all arrived.
Pain, Konan, Zetsu, Itachi, Kisame, Kakuzu, Hidan, Deidara.
Only one was missing -- Kyo.
At this moment,
Kakuzu frowned slightly, looked towards Deidara over there, and asked:
"What's going on, Deidara?"
"Isn't your Kyo-senpai usually the most enthusiastic person about meetings?"
"Late today?"
As his words fell, everyone was momentarily stunned.
Indeed,
Just as Kakuzu said,
In every past Akatsuki meeting, Kyo was basically the fastest to arrive.
But today,
After everyone had arrived, he still hadn't shown up, which was indeed a bit strange.
So,
Many people's eyes turned to Deidara.
Seeing this,
Deidara helplessly spread his hands, showing an expression of someone who couldn't care less, and said:
"Well, even if you all look at me, I don't know either."
"Don't you all know senpai's way of doing things by now?"
"And besides,"
"He's waited for you all so many times; waiting for him once isn't a big deal, right?"
"What's the hurry, Kakuzu-san?"
"Waiting to get beaten up?"
Deidara said leisurely.
His face still had that very happy, arrogant smile.
As his words fell,
Kakuzu's expression stiffened slightly, and then a hint of anger appeared in his eyes.
He had always disliked this sloppy Deidara, and didn't expect that after a few years, this idiot was starting to talk with the same flavor as that Kyo!
Just a little brat who hasn't even grown all his hair yet, talking way too aggressively!
Does he really think he's Kyo?!!
Thinking this,
Kakuzu was preparing to counterattack.
However,
Pain beside him seemed to sense something was wrong, looked over, and said indifferently:
"Kakuzu."
"Let's wait. We're not in a hurry for this moment either."
As his words fell,
Kakuzu's expression shifted slightly,
Then, somewhat unwillingly, he snorted lightly and stopped talking,
Beginning to rest with his eyes closed.
He naturally knew that the leader Pain and Konan both trusted and relied on that Kyo very much,
So naturally wouldn't make an issue out of this small matter.
The scene fell silent again,
Everyone quietly waited patiently.
And a few minutes later,
Footsteps gradually sounded from the entrance, and then a clear voice came from outside, laughing:
"Ah, sorry, sorry."
"Seems I've kept everyone waiting a little while."
"I'm here."
As soon as this voice sounded,
Naturally, everyone recognized it.
It was Kyo.
However,
At this moment, what puzzled them was that in the sound from outside the cave, there were... two sets of footsteps!
And also,
The aura was of two people!
Realizing this,
At this moment, whether it was Deidara, Itachi, and the others, or Pain and Konan, all were slightly stunned, and then looked towards the entrance with surprised expressions.
You know,
This was a secret meeting of Akatsuki, with the highest level of confidentiality.
Outsiders were absolutely not allowed.
As the senior in Akatsuki,
Kyo should have couldn't possibly not know this rule...?
And just as everyone was puzzled,
The next moment,
Kyo leisurely stepped in from the entrance.
Still the familiar smile.
Still the familiar black sword and golden eyes.
But at this moment,
Everyone's gaze was completely focused on the hooded figure behind him.
Itachi, Hidan, and a few others didn't seem interested, their expressions still indifferent, thinking about who knows what.
But the others all had strange expressions.
What?
This guy Kyo,
Had actually...
Really brought someone to the base?
And it seemed like... a completely unfamiliar guy???
Ridiculous, right...
After an awkward silence,
Pain, standing on top of the Outer Path Statue, finally looked down, looking down from above, and said indifferently:
"What's going on... Kyo."
"Why did you bring this completely unrelated guy here?"
Pain's tone was as indifferent as ever.
But,
There was also a hint of surprise.
He naturally couldn't understand what kind of operation this scene was.
However,
Out of trust in Kyo, he didn't directly get angry.
At this moment,
Even Konan, who knew Kyo best, also had flickering eyes, puzzled.
The whole scene was silent.
Everyone was waiting for Kyo's response.
And at this moment,
Kyo just smiled and looked up at Pain, chuckling lightly and saying clearly:
"Very simple."
"Because today..."
"I'm going to expose a spy within the Akatsuki."
"And this guy behind me,"
"Is the witness."
"---!!!?"
As his words fell,
In an instant, the entire scene fell dead silent!!
Whether it was Pain and Konan, Kakuzu and Kisame beside them, or even the not-so-bright Hidan and Deidara, all were stunned at the same time!
What's going on?!
There's actually a spy in the Akatsuki???!!
However,
At this moment,
What they didn't notice was,
Upon hearing Kyo's words, the real spy, Uchiha Itachi, instantly froze!
...
Could it be me???