Chapter 104: Red Secret Technique · Performance of a Hundred PuppetsThe Third Hokage felt indebted to Itachi. After all, it was because of his inaction that Itachi had to accept Danzo's proposal and massacre his own clan.Even so, he did not plead for Itachi. Instead, he said with a hint of worry: "Itachi's strength cannot be underestimated. After all, he wiped out the Uchiha Clan all by himself.Moreover, there are many opponents with comparable strength this time. Can we really kill him?"Hearing his question, Danzo sneered, then said in an icy tone: "If possible, I could even make him commit suicide right in front of me.Have you forgotten? Why did he agree to execute the clan extermination plan for me in the first place? His younger brother is still in our hands!When necessary, I will capture that brat. As a hostage, I believe that even if I make Itachi kill his other companions first and then commit suicide, it won't be a problem!"Even though the Third Hokage strongly disapproved of Danzo's methods and found such tactics hard to accept, he still said nothing and tacitly accepted it.However, what the two of them didn't know was that their conversation had been overheard by Robin. After learning of Danzo's plan, Narutoimmediately called Sasuke to his home for safety. That way, even if Danzo wanted to pull some tricks, they could look out for each other.On the other side, Shisui and Hizashi had brought Kisame to the capital of the Land of Fire according to the plan to meet with Daimyo Maru Ichikyu. However, because they arrived at night, the trial for Kisame was scheduled for the next morning.This happened to suit their wishes. Presumably, at tomorrow's trial, the high-ranking officials of the Land of Fire would all be present, making it much easier for them to take action.Early the next morning, the high-ranking officials of the Land of Fire gathered at the Daimyo's mansion. Daimyo Maru Ichikyu arrived late, and he kept his face covered with a fan, revealing only the part above his eyes.He sat high on the throne, looking down at the three people kneeling below with an extremely contemptuous and disdainful gaze, as if looking at ants. If Naruto were here, the words "Celestial Dragon" would surely have slipped out.At this time, Hizashi performed a kneeling salute to him and said: "Hizashi of the Hyuga from Huayin Village pays respects to the Daimyo. We have brought the wanted criminal Kisame for you to judge. In addition, the body of Biwa Jūzō is also outside."Daimyo Maru Ichikyu did not speak, but gave a look to the person beside him. Immediately, a person wearing a tall hat walked out and carefully checked against the portrait in his hand.Before long, he also knelt down and said: "Reporting to the Daimyo, this subordinate has finished the inspection. This person is indeed the wanted criminal Kisame, and Biwa Jūzō's identity was also verified last night."After hearing the report, the Daimyo still had no reaction. He said without any emotion: "Since that is the case, I declare the rogue ninja of the Hidden Mist Village, Kisame, sentenced to death.However, since it is said that he has a very important item from Konoha Village on him, take him to Konoha first. Once he has handed it over, send him back for execution!As for Biwa Jūzō, although he is already dead, we cannot let him off so easily. Dismember his body, and then throw it to the dogs!That will be all! By the way, the two people kneeling below helped us complete this mission. Apart from the bounty, tell us whatever reward you want!"Hearing this, the two lowered their heads even further. Hizashi quickly said: "Serving the Daimyo and the Land of Fire is our duty. How would I dare to ask for any other reward?It is just that I, on behalf of Huayin Village, have a request. I hope the Daimyo can grant us an official status to establish a village. In the future, Huayin Village will surely go through fire and water for the Daimyo. I hope the Daimyo can grant this."Upon hearing this, Daimyo Maru Ichikyu picked up his seal and stamped a document that had been prepared long ago. Afterward, without saying whether he agreed or not, he got up and left.Although Shisui and Hizashi sensed that the Daimyo had left, they did not dare to leave without permission, so they continued to kneel there.Before long, the Daimyo's attendant walked over with the document and said softly: "The Daimyo has agreed to your request. Take this document back! From now on, your Huayin Village is officially a member of the Land of Fire."Hizashi took the document and placed it carefully in his bosom. At this moment, four beams of light suddenly appeared around the Daimyo's mansion. This turn of events instantly caused panic among the crowd, and they began to send out their subordinates to investigate what had happened.Shisui and Hizashi looked at each other; they knew the Akatsuki Organization was about to make a move! The four beams of light slowly closed in, gradually forming a barrier that isolated this place from the outside.But that wasn't all. Four even larger beams of light appeared outside the entire city, and soon, they surrounded the entire capital.Flocks of crows appeared in the sky. Eerily, they all possessed the Sharingan. Soon, the Sharingan in these crows changed from three tomoe to Mangekyo, and most of the people who saw them fell into the Tsukuyomi.Two figures appeared at the entrance: Itachi and Sasori. It was a reunion of old friends, but neither Shisui nor Itachi chose to reminisce. Itachi glanced at Shisui, then said expressionlessly: "Sasori, do it! Kill everyone here."Such a task was naturally no problem for Sasori. He revealed his true form, then took out a scroll, and immediately summoned over a hundred puppets from within.And from the regeneration core in his heart, he emitted countless Chakra threads, connecting all these puppets. This was his Red Secret Technique: Performance of a Hundred Puppets.
