52The first battle is the decisive battle, and the outcome will be decided in one battleAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 52: The First Battle Is the Decisive Battle
"Add more money?"
Danzo's face turned green. "You're raising the price on the spot."
"You're underestimating our Akatsuki Organization," Zetsu said with a faint smile, revealing a row of black and white teeth. "If it were before, we'd stick to the original price, but not now."
"Why?" Danzo gritted his teeth.
What's the difference between now and before? It's all pretty much the same.
Is it just because Shisui was added?
It does seem so.
Uchiha Shisui's value is very high; after all, anyone who earns a title is definitely not weak.
With that thought, Danzo exhaled and accepted the price increase.
"How much more? Double?"
"No, ten times."
"Why don't you just rob me?" Danzo nearly spat blood upon hearing this.
Even with the addition of Uchiha Shisui, this kind of extortion was too much.
"Ah, you're wrong there. This isn't robbery; it's a normal price."
Zetsu seemed displeased. "Fine, I'll give you some information for free."
"Information?"
"That's right, very useful information," Zetsu said meaningfully. "Uchiha Fugaku is a powerful individual who has awakened the Mangekyo."
"Which means he and Shisui are both at the same level of strength."
What?
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
Danzo instinctively recoiled a few steps, looking at Zetsu in shock.
"The last battle, were they putting on a show for us?"
"Exactly. You guessed right."
Damn!
Danzo's face was ashen.
He hadn't expected them to be played for fools, and kept in the dark until now.
"Very well, isn't it just a price increase? We accept." Danzo sneered.
If Hiruzen Sarutobi had hesitated before, now, even with the price increase, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have to act.
After all, the value of two Mangekyo is extraordinarily high.
If they truly had to suppress them, they would lose many skilled individuals.
For them, it would definitely be a losing business.
Rather than that, it's better to call for outside help.
"You will be grateful for today's choice." Zetsu was excited internally.
Another huge sum of money flowing in. Good, good.
And they could also exterminate the Uchiha.
The previous idea of letting the two sides fight each other had unknowingly faded away.
He knew that the person behind him wanted to win over the Uchiha.
The current key was who would act faster.
"Since I can't find you in a short time, I'll remove your wings."
"Without the Uchiha's support, your overall strength will drop significantly. What will you use to fight my Akatsuki Organization then?"
Zetsu quietly retreated.
The message quickly reached Nagato's hands.
Nagato and Konan discussed it and decided to have Kakuzu and Sasori of the Red Sand act together.
With these two, plus the Konoha Village people, it should be enough.
Nagato thought for a moment, then said indifferently, "Kisame Hoshigaki will provide support from behind."
Just in case, he added another person.
The Uchiha Clan must be destroyed now.
This way, they wouldn't give the other party a chance to grow stronger, and they could also weaken the current Konoha Village.
"It's a pity. I originally wanted them to fight among themselves, tear each other apart, and not give them too much time to develop."
Nagato shook his head. "Now it seems there's no such opportunity."
"This is also good for now. Plans can never keep up with changes."
Konan's hands moved like butterflies, and she casually said, "If we're going to do it, then do it completely."
"You're right. I hope they succeed."
Nagato gazed at the drizzling rain outside, somewhat lost in thought.
Yahiko, are you watching from the Pure Land?
"When I create a perfect world, you will surely be very happy."
...
"The Uchiha Clan?"
"They must be very rich."
Kakuzu, who received the message, thought about how he had attacked Senju Hashirama from afar and clicked his tongue.
It had been a long time since he went to Konoha Village.
This time, it was perfect.
Sasori of the Red Sand was silent for a moment after receiving the message, then put down his research and quietly left the Akatsuki Organization.
Even Kisame Hoshigaki was carrying Samehada and heading towards Konoha Village.
"The people you wanted have started to move out."
The clone who received the message quickly informed Danzo: "Three individuals, all capable of clashing head-on with Kage-level opponents."
Danzo's pupils constricted, and he nodded.
Zetsu chuckled lightly, there was more to it than that.
Uchiha Obito would also be providing support from the rear.
To annihilate one Uchiha, they had dispatched four powerful individuals.
Combined with the people from Konoha Village, it should not be a big problem.
When Danzo reported this news to Hiruzen Sarutobi,
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath.
Three people who could contend with them, and according to the intelligence, this didn't even include Uchiha Obito and the Rinnegan-suspected Nagato.
Oh, and the woman next to Nagato was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
Upon calculation, the Akatsuki Organization's strength was somewhat exaggerated.
It's not a big problem.
Recalling the last Five Kage Summit, Hiruzen Sarutobi put away his surprise.
Everything was still within controllable limits.
Step by step,
He would definitely remove these scourges one by one.
...
Midnight,
Naruto quietly arrived at Nara Shikaku's residence.
"You're here."
"It seems you were quite certain I would come."
Nara Shikaku looked at Naruto's youthful face.
It was hard to imagine that because of him, they would reach this point.
Regret?
No regrets!
There was no need for regret either.
Regardless of success or failure, their Ino–Shika–Chō three clans were united.
Currently, on the surface, they were still in cahoots with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
As for failure?
He truly didn't think Naruto's failure rate was very high.
Naruto's strength itself was formidable, coupled with his identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
And they also had the Uchiha Clan.
Finally, there was also the Hyuga Clan.
Such a formidable force was enough to change the world.
"It's good you came; I was about to look for you anyway."
Nara Shikaku said gravely, "Although I haven't received any news, the Sandaime's choice will definitely be to use all his strength to annihilate the Uchiha Clan."
"I see." Naruto understood.
That's right,
Currently, his strongest visible supporter was the Uchiha Clan.
If they could be annihilated,
Not to mention the Uchiha's vast resources, just removing his wings was something they would definitely do.
"And to annihilate the Uchiha with minimal cost, the current Sandaime will definitely seek external aid."
"Then it can only be the Akatsuki Organization."
Nara Shikaku felt a headache just thinking about the Akatsuki Organization's formidable combat power.
"Naruto, it seems the decisive battle is about to begin."
"Plans can't keep up with changes. I still wanted to develop for a while longer."
Naruto sat on the chair, his mind not entirely calm.
The most crucial moment was approaching; even he couldn't remain calm.
"Yes, it seems so."
Nara Shikaku carefully observed Naruto, and after a long while, he softly asked, "What do you plan to do?"
"When it's time to act, I will act."
Naruto raised his hand, clenched his fist tightly, and said coldly, "The first battle is the decisive battle; one battle will determine everything."
"Konoha Village, I'm taking it."