On the night of the next day.
Three figures appeared in the forest far away from Konoha. All three of them had the traditional Homusubi disguise.
Although all three of them looked exactly the same, each of the three exuded a different aura.
Firstly, there was Homusubi – 1 with a long ponytail and a Katana strapped around the waist exuding a noble and indifferent aura.
Secondly, there was Homusubi – 2, he wore extra black gloves and a short sword hidden under his cloak, his hands clasped on his chest, and he gave off an energetic and cheerful aura.
And finally, there was the third Homusubi, his hair tied in a low ponytail. He didn't speak much, but the way he carried himself showed his calm and confident demeanor.
These three are undoubtedly Uchiha Tsukihi, Uchiha Shisui, and Uchiha Itachi respectively.
With all the three of them gathered, Tsukihi jumped down from the tree and said, "All right Homusubi's, let's go!"
After leaving this sentence, Tsukihi disappeared.
Shisui didn't say much, he just used his signature Body Flicker Technique and disappeared.
Lastly, Itachi looked back in the direction of Konoha, then turned back his head and he too disappeared.
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Land of Tea.
Sitting inside a tent, Shinno was carefully examining the layout of something from the blueprints.
This something is the main base of the Land of Sky, a giant temple names Ancor Vantian. Not only the main base, but this is also the ultimate weapon of the Land of Sky, and according to Shinno, it wouldn't be wrong to describe it as the 'Ultimate Weapon of Destruction.' Built after many years of research and construction, and it will be powered by Moryo's chakra.
'Hmmm, the repairing of the weapon systems is almost complete, as this rate we should be able to take to skies within a week.' – thought Shinno as he folded back the blueprint. His expression was cheerful that everything was going perfectly.
Over the years, he has wandered the Shinobi World, collecting various resources, stealing various secret techniques, all for the goal of one day restoring the Land of Sky, and letting the village he rules stand at the pinnacle of Shinobi World.
Although things deviated from his plans when he was discovered by Akatsuki, everything still turned out for the better, and now he is close to his goals much earlier than his initial calculations.
Just when Shinno was busy imagining how it would feel to burn down other great shinobi villages, one of the shinobi of the Land of Sky hurriedly came to his tent and said in a panic, "Shinno-sama, Shinno-sama… someone is attacking out outposts. At present, we have lost contact with fourteen of our outposts!"
"What!?" – Shinno exclaimed in shock.
Although the quality of Shinobies of the Land of Sky is not as high as that of Konoha and other great shinobi villages, they are all trained shinobi. Unless they are being targeted by any of the great shinobi villages or a couple of extremely strong shinobi, it is impossible for them to lose so easily, at least they would alert the other with emergency signals.
So, the fact that someone could capture so many outposts so easily, without even letting them alert others shows that the enemies are not just some ordinary shinobi.
'Is it possible that Akatsuki figured out that was just a clone of mine and now they have to deal with me?'
Realizing so, Shinno questioned with a gloomy face, "Is there any intelligence about who the enemy is?"
The Shinobi shook his head as he wiped away the cold sweat from his forehead, he was really afraid of angering Shinno-sama. But before he could speak any further, another shinobi stumbled inside the tent and spoke, "Shinno-sama, we have figured out who the enemy is… but… but the thing is…"
Shinno hurriedly questioned, "But what!?"
The shinobi said in a panic, "The enemy is wearing the disguise of… of… he has a fire pattered mask so… so… he seems to be Homusubi of… of…!"
"Of Amatsukami?" – Shinno completed the sentence for the Shinobi.
Shinno's face sank understanding who the enemy is, exactly what he feared has happened, although it wasn't Akatsuki, however, Amatsukami is no different. Shinno really doesn't want to entangle with either of these organizations before he deals with the five great shinobi villages.
This is because he has come to an understanding that both of these organizations are more than likely strong enough to destroy the great shinobi villages very easily if they so much as a desire to do so.
According to Akatsuki's intelligence, any of the members of Amatsukami that has appeared up to now is a shinobi of Kage level or higher level of combat power, especially Homusubi. It has already been confirmed that he is most likely very powerful, at least as powerful as Uchiha Shinichi.
Angered, Shinno lifted this Shinobi with the collar, and asked while gritting his teeth, "How many members of Amatsukami are here?"
The shinobi who was lifted by the collar stuttered, "Up to now… up to now we have only confirmed the presence of one."
"Just one…? Is he really after me, or is he after Hiruko's Kinjutsu and intelligence on Akatsuki?" – Instantly Shinno thought of the many possible reasons why Homusubi would target him, and after some analysis, he muttered, "Whatever may be their reason, I can not afford to get caught by Amatsukami."
Making up his mind, Shinno put down the Shinobi and said, "Both of you stay here."
The two shinobi looked at each other with fear apparent in their eyes, but they no longer had any choice left, it was either follow Shinno's order or die, so all they could do was bit the bullet and nod, "Yes Shinno-sama!"
After explaining everything, Shinno picked up the blueprints and hurriedly left the tent.
Originally, he wanted to wait for everything to be clear, but now the situation has changed. He can only hope to leave behind all things that are left behind and directly activate Ancor Vantian to escape.
Running all the way, Shinno soon came to the entrance of the ruins of the ancient temple structure.
These ancient ruins of a temple that seemed to be covered with vines are just a cover to hide Ancor Vantian.
Just as Shinno was about to open the secret entrance to the temple, a figure revealed himself out of the shadows and stood in front of him.
Shinno's eyes shrank as soon as he saw this figure, "How did you find this place?"
It was obviously none other than Homusubi who stood in front of Shinno. While stroking the hilt of Katana with one hand, Homusubi put his other hand on his chin and said, "Does it really matter? What I would like to know is that where are you going? You seem to be in quite a hurry, did you expect to be able to escape here?"
Shinno was silent, and then said with a forced smile, "As you said it doesn't really matter, as for where I was going? I was just going inside the temple to collect some medicines, by the way, what are you doing here? I don't think I did something that would make me an enemy of Amatsukami. If you are here for something, we can speak, if I can I am willing to help."
Homusubi tilted his head in confusion, "True, but why would you want to help me? Aren't you a member of the Akatsuki Organization, and as far as I am aware, Akatsuki and Amatsukami are hostile to one another? So why do you want to help me?"
Shinno didn't let go of his smile, and said, "You are mistaken, I did not choose to join Akatsuki, I was left with no other option as you must understand how dangerous they are. If you are willing, I can cooperate with you, and I already plan to leave Akatsuki as soon as I can!"
Homusubi chuckled, "Is that right? Then that's fine by me. You should be very clear about what I am here for?"
Shinno nodded, "If I did not guess wrong, you are here for the Kinjutsu that Hiruko created, that is 'Chimera Technique,' right?"
Homusubi nodded.
Shinno said, "Alright I have it. You can take it."
And started ruffling around the small bag that he kept with him. Not long after he took out a scroll and threw it towards Homusubi while saying, "Since this is what you want, then you can have it. I don't think there is any need for us to engage in any form of conflict over just a technique."
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