Kiba's eyes lit up as he proposed what he thought was a pretty good idea.
"Rejected."
Shino shook his head. "If the one who comes out first is Takumi, not the enemy, then the traps we set would just become a burden, wouldn't they?"
"What you say is true."
Kiba immediately deflated and lay down, staring blankly at the river of stars in the sky. "It's really beautiful."
Hinata and Shino looked up and couldn't help but be immersed in the night scenery.
With Shino's insects acting as sentries around them, they didn't need to worry about their safety.
While the three were immersed in the night scenery, Takumi had already rushed into the mist at top speed.
There was no need to think about that huge Chakra source; it was definitely the Three-Tails.
When he saw the Three-Tails, he discovered it was actually trapped by a large amount of crystals.
Guren's Kekkei Genkai could actually restrict the Three-Tails' movement.
This was a bit unexpected for Takumi.
But it also made sense.
If Guren didn't have this level of strength, Orochimaru wouldn't have chosen her to escort Yukimaru.
After all, if she couldn't even protect him, Orochimaru's plan would be impossible from the start.
However, looking at the Three-Tails' eyes, which were still moving within the crystal, Takumi was certain this crystallization was about to give out.
Sure enough,
After discovering Takumi's presence, as if sensing a threat, the Three-Tails accelerated its escape.
The crystals shattered one after another.
"Damn it!"
Guren also noticed Takumi, but at this moment, she was completely focused on the Three-Tails.
Suddenly facing an enemy she found difficult to defeat naturally made her even more nervous.
"Retreat."
Kabuto, standing on the small boat, saw Takumi appear and knew this mission would have to be temporarily abandoned.
"No choice."
Guren also knew this was not the time to be reckless.
Although she was very eager to complete Orochimaru's mission, the situation was unfavorable.
If she forced it, the loss would outweigh the gain.
Before the Three-Tails broke free, Guren jumped onto the small boat.
Just at that moment, the Three-Tails broke free, raised its head, and let out a deafening roar.
Fierce water surged up, forming high waves on the lake that engulfed the small boat.
The three people on the boat were immediately submerged beneath the surface.
"What a pity."
Takumi shook his head helplessly. He had originally thought about possibly communicating with Guren, as besides disrupting Orochimaru's operation, he had other personal purposes this time.
Related to Guren.
And related to Yukimaru.
But now was clearly not the time.
Seeing the Three-Tails' gaze fall on him, Takumi could only shrug helplessly.
"I don't plan on fighting you right now."
Takumi spread his hands. "Besides wasting energy, it's meaningless."
His figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.
If he eliminated the Three-Tails here, it would greatly delay both Orochimaru's plan and the Akatsuki's plan.
After all, when a Tailed Beast dies, it takes some time to be reborn somewhere in the Shinobi World.
And this time frame couldn't be determined.
But regardless, this situation would be unacceptable to Orochimaru and the Akatsuki.
However, Takumi didn't do this.
First, because killing a Tailed Beast was quite difficult; even he would have to put in some effort.
Second, he couldn't confirm Obito's position at this moment.
Obito, with his Kamui, could too easily conceal himself.
If he were hiding in the shadows right now, he could take advantage of the spoils of war.
This was also the main reason Takumi gave up.
He needed to confirm Obito's position now.
Even if it wasn't Obito, he needed to confirm the Akatsuki's position.
At the very least, he couldn't work for nothing and let others reap the benefits.
With everyone retreating, the Three-Tails' anger gradually subsided.
It slowly sank beneath the lake, but the mist on the water's surface became even thicker, even spreading to a wider range.
"This amount of Chakra..."
Deidara frowned, looking into the distance. "It's the Chakra amount of a Tailed Beast, hm."
He said with certainty.
"Then, Senpai, should we hurry over?"
Obito raised his hand, ready to rush over.
"Idiot!"
Deidara grabbed Obito. "How could a Tailed Beast casually expose such a huge amount of Chakra for no reason? There must be someone over there with the same intentions as us."
"I see."
Obito showed a sudden realization, then said admiringly, "As expected of Deidara-senpai, you really are thoughtful."
"Of course!"
Deidara immediately puffed out his chest. "That's why I'm the senpai, so you have to listen to me, understand?"
"Come on, take off your mask and let me see."
He presumptuously tried to take off Obito's mask.
But how could Obito let Deidara succeed?
Obito quickly jumped back, saying playfully, "Oh no, Senpai, how can you be so forceful!"
"Stop right there!"
Deidara, with an expression of not giving up until he saw Obito's face, angrily chased after him.
The two chased each other. If you ignored their same gender, it might have been a picturesque scene.
Just then,
A flutter of papers flew through the sky.
They quickly gathered into a human form.
It was Konan.
But the two messing around below obviously didn't notice her.
"Stop messing around."
Konan had to interrupt the two entangled, awkwardly positioned men. "I have important intelligence to tell you."
"Huh? It's you."
Deidara looked up, saw it was Konan, immediately resumed a serious expression, let go of Obito, straightened his clothes, and said, "What intelligence?"
"Konoha's Takumi is also nearby."
Konan relayed the intelligence she had obtained.
She had already delayed for a long time.
Only reporting this information now was also to ensure Obito wouldn't notify other Akatsuki's members to surround him.
After all, the Three-Tails had already appeared. If they didn't want the plan to go wrong, Obito would have to go himself.
Not to defeat Takumi, but to seize the Three-Tails from him.
This way, Konan could ensure Takumi wouldn't be hunted down by the Akatsuki.
At the very least, Takumi wouldn't fall into danger.
Hearing the name Takumi, a flicker of gloom unconsciously passed through Obito's eye.
But he quickly adjusted and revealed a surprised expression.
After all, in front of Deidara, he couldn't reveal his true identity now.
"Th-th-that Konoha's Takumi?!"
He exclaimed in great surprise, his voice even trembling.
Deidara, on the other hand, seemed extremely excited.
"Takumi-senpai is near here?!"
He also shouted, but the emotion in his voice was completely different from Obito's.
One was excited, the other fearful.
Of course, Obito's fear was pretended.
After all, his current identity was a newcomer to the Akatsuki.
He would naturally be full of fear towards Takumi, who had repeatedly thwarted the Akatsuki's plans.
His performance only earned him a disdainful look from Deidara, who then turned his attention to Konan.
"Where exactly is Takumi-senpai? I want to go see him now!"
He shouted excitedly, an obsessed smile on his face, like a fan wanting to meet his idol.
"Not clear, but his goal is definitely the same as ours."
Konan said flatly.