Kitsuchi? Feng Ye's gaze was drawn to a figure standing in front. Who was fighting there?
Looking from afar, bright flames flickered in that area, but quickly extinguished in an instant.
Presumably, someone had unleashed a powerful Water Release, instantly dousing the flames.
Did they succeed?! Kitsuchi's heart stirred with excitement, his face full of anticipation, eyes fixed on the distance, filled with hope.
However, at this moment, a strange sensation suddenly struck him.
Hmm?! Kitsuchi felt his muscles suddenly tense, a bone-chilling cold rising from his spine, instantly spreading throughout his body.
"Who is it!?" He spun around abruptly, scanning his surroundings vigilantly.
Just then, Uchiha Kaede slowly emerged from the shadows, looking leisurely; he no longer bothered to hide.
"You are...?! Uchiha Kaede?!" When Kitsuchi saw the iconic Three-Tomoe in the other's eyes, his heart jumped, and he instinctively closed his eyes, quickly retreating several steps before asking in astonishment.
"You know me?" Feng Ye looked at Kitsuchi, who had his eyes tightly shut, feeling a bit speechless. He didn't need to use genjutsu to kill him.
Kitsuchi still had his eyes closed, but he answered calmly, "At this time, the only Uchiha Clan member who can be so active on the battlefield is Uchiha Kaede, who just defeated the Kumogakure masters."
As he spoke, beads of sweat had already begun to form on Kitsuchi's forehead.
Hearing this, Feng Ye raised an eyebrow and continued, "If that's the case, where are the others from your Iwagakure now? Could it be that you've already been defeated?"
Kitsuchi quickly shook his head in denial, nervously explaining, "No, it's not like that. After discussing, we decided to withdraw from the battlefield first. We don't intend to continue this fight!"
At this, Feng Ye suddenly pointed into the distance and asked, "Oh? Then what's with that firelight ahead?"
Since Kitsuchi still had his eyes tightly shut, he naturally couldn't see anything.
Nevertheless, he bravely replied, "That... those are Ninja I hired. They are preparing to attack Konoha Village."
At this moment, facing this ruthless character who had once defeated powerful figures like the Raikage and Killer Bee, Kitsuchi behaved exceptionally obediently, practically telling all he knew.
Feng Ye couldn't help but click his tongue, thinking to himself, "Hired Ninja? Who could be so bold as to dare infiltrate the Konoha Great Camp alone?"
"Can I go now?" Kitsuchi asked cautiously.
"Go? Don't you want Konoha's compensation?" Feng Ye looked at Kitsuchi with a half-smile.
"What do you mean?" Kitsuchi was startled.
"Demand compensation from Konoha in your name."
"Why?" Kitsuchi looked puzzled. With Uchiha Kaede's strength, it should be easy to cause trouble for Konoha, right? Why use their name to do it?
"You don't want the compensation?" Feng Ye smiled. Without the support of the Land of Fire, Konoha would have to squeeze the compensation out of its residents.
Would the Third Hokage's public image still be maintained then? Would the villagers of Konoha still be proud of Konoha?
Then he would make his move, directly eliminating Konoha's strong figures. The villagers of Konoha who excluded the Uchiha and Naruto would be in for a show.
That would be the Third Hokage's most devastating moment; the Konoha he was so proud of would be destroyed by his own hands. And all the shameful deeds he had committed, Orochimaru could just use Edo Tensei to bring those people back to confront him.
As for Might Guy, if he saw him emitting red steam, he would just use Takemikazuchi to leave first, come back two or three days later, and see who could stop him then.
"Under-understood," Kitsuchi said, lowering his head in thought, seemingly deliberating the matter repeatedly in his mind, and it seemed plausible.
As the two were talking, a dark figure suddenly streaked by like lightning.
Upon closer inspection, the person was Kakuzu! His figure was like the wind, and in the blink of an eye, he had landed steadily in front of them.
As soon as Kakuzu landed, his gaze went straight to Uchiha Kaede, who was standing to the side.
When he recognized the person in front of him, he was slightly startled, but then quickly reverted to his indifferent expression, as if he didn't care about anything.
Then, he didn't spare Uchiha Kaede another glance and walked directly towards Kitsuchi.
Stopping in front of Kitsuchi, Kakuzu spoke emotionlessly, "Alright, where's the money!?" His voice was cold, devoid of any feeling.
Hearing Kakuzu's question, Kitsuchi was silent for a moment, then slowly replied, "...Wait a moment. Before that, I want to ask, did you succeed in killing Hiruzen Sarutobi?"
As he spoke, Kitsuchi stared intently at Kakuzu, his eyes revealing eagerness and anticipation.
However, Kakuzu merely shook his head faintly, calmly responding, "No, but I wounded him and took down a few Jonin."
After saying this, he said no more, quietly waiting for Kitsuchi to retrieve the payment.
"Hmm?" Hearing this result, Kitsuchi couldn't help but frown, a hint of helplessness appearing on his face, "The remaining payment isn't here; it needs to be retrieved back in Iwagakure. I'll have someone send it directly to your organization."
Kakuzu was somewhat displeased. If it was sent directly to the organization, how could he earn extra money?
Uchiha Kaede, standing by, had an expression of sudden realization, thinking to himself: So it was Kakuzu.
At this moment, Kakuzu's gaze was suddenly drawn to the mysteriously gleaming Three-Tomoe in Feng Ye's eyes, and a flicker of surprise instantly crossed his eyes.
He stared intently at Feng Ye, his voice tinged with surprise, "You... are Uchiha Kaede?"
Facing Kakuzu's surprise, Feng Ye's lips curved slightly upward, revealing a subtle smile as he nonchalantly replied, "Oh? Am I really that famous?"
Hearing Feng Ye's casual reply, Kakuzu did not let down his guard but quickly shifted his attention elsewhere.
He frowned, pondered for a moment, then asked, "Since you are Uchiha Kaede, then you must have a considerable bounty on your head in the black market, right?"
To Kakuzu's question, Feng Ye merely chuckled, a hint of playfulness in his tone, "Perhaps, but I'm not sure of the exact amount. Why, are you interested in my bounty?"
After speaking, Feng Ye crossed his arms, looking at Kakuzu with a half-smile, as if waiting for the other's next move.
Kakuzu remained silent, calculating in his mind. He knew that this person, capable of defeating the Cloud Ninja, was not to be underestimated.
However, the thought of the potentially generous bounty gradually led to greed taking over.
But at the same time, he couldn't help but recall his past encounter with the First Hokage, and a trace of hesitation arose in his heart.
"No! Why should I be afraid? I dared to challenge the First Hokage, who was known as the God of Shinobi. Could this mere Uchiha Kaede be stronger than the First? Even if I can't defeat him, with my skills, escaping wouldn't be difficult."
Kakuzu encouraged himself mentally, finally deciding to test Feng Ye's true strength.
He earned too little on this trip; if he succeeded...
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