Three hours later.
On the border of the Land of Iron and the Land of Fire, in front of the Samurai Bridge spanning a large river, the symbol of friendship between the two countries.
Two figures were running fast, approaching.
They were the temporary Hokage Danzō, fleeing in panic, and his bodyguard, Yamanaka Fu.
Fu had initially chased after Sasuke and Naruto, thus escaping Deidara's explosion. But after seeing the devastating blast, worried about Danzō's safety, he immediately returned and caught up with the retreating Danzō, then escorted him towards the Land of Fire.
"Hokage-sama, we're almost in the Land of Fire's territory!"
Fu looked across the bridge, slightly relieved.
Once they crossed this bridge and entered the Land of Fire, they could immediately call for assistance from Konoha ninjas and ANBU Root, and would basically be safe.
"Hmph! It's shameful to have to retreat like this. And it ruined the golden opportunity of the Kage Summit!"
"Damn Akatsuki organization, cursed Uchiha Sasuke, I will definitely take revenge tenfold!"
Danzō growled with a dark face, vowing inwardly.
He had originally planned to use the Kage Summit to show off his power, manipulate Mifune, and obtain the title of leader of the Five Kage to strengthen his position as Hokage.
Who would have thought that this important meeting would be destroyed by that madman Sasuke!
If it weren't for Sasuke, with the Five Kage united, they wouldn't necessarily have lost against Akatsuki.
Back then, if it weren't for his fear of Itachi, Danzō would have already killed that Sasuke.
But after Itachi died, Sasuke instead became close to Akatsuki and remained a Rogue Ninja, so Danzō didn't get a chance.
He thought that by controlling Naruto, dealing with Sasuke would be easy.
But it ended up like this instead.
He even had to use Kotoamatsukami for the first time, losing several precious Sharingan, and ruining his plan!
How could Danzō not be angry?
But now there was no point in complaining.
Plus Ōnoki, who was holding out alone, was most likely already dead.
Thus, out of the Five Kage, only he survived!
This was the biggest defeat and loss for the Five Great Villages in decades...
But it didn't matter.
As long as he could return to Konoha, with this hatred, he could easily unite all of Konoha and the Five Great Nations to fight against Akatsuki together.
Then, with his status as the only surviving Kage, he could take the position of leader of the Allied Forces!
So even though the situation was bad, with a little manipulation, losses could be turned into gains.
If successful, he would be the biggest beneficiary; the advantage was still in his hands!
Especially if Naruto managed to bring Sasuke back, it would be perfect!
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Just as they set foot on the Samurai Bridge, while Danzō was still lost in his fantasies, Fu suddenly warned:
"Danger, something is approaching from the sky!"
Fu's sensing ability was ordinary, but he could feel the threat. Especially since the newcomer from the sky wasn't hiding himself at all.
Instantly, three large clay birds flew overhead, and several figures descended and surrounded Danzō and Fu.
In front, Sasuke held the Kusanagi sword, full of hatred, blocking the way.
Behind, the Edo Tensei Itachi with crows, coldly sealed off the retreat.
On both sides, Nagato, Deidara, Sasori, the Edo Tensei Kakuzu, Pain, Konan, and Kisame, divided into two groups, stood on the high stone pillars of the bridge, forming a circle.
A total of eight Kage-level ninjas, one level above Kage, completely surrounded Danzō and Fu!
Seeing this, Fu immediately turned pale, hurriedly protecting Danzō.
While Danzō himself, his face instantly turned ashen, breaking out in cold sweat: (°Д°)!!!
Crazy!
Was this Akatsuki organization crazy?
How did they know his escape route? And deploy so many people?
Was it necessary?
WAS IT NECESSARY?!
They said they captured Bijuu with just a two-person team, why did they bring nine this time!
What great grudge did Akatsuki have against him? Did he deserve to be treated like this?
This was unreasonable!!!
Ever since Danzō fled the Kage Summit, Konan's small paper butterflies had been following and monitoring their movements.
Danzō was one of Nagato's main targets this time.
How could he be allowed to escape?
Frankly speaking, excluding Zetsu and Hidan.
This was the first time Akatsuki had truly acted together, just to deal with one Danzō.
Nagato himself almost laughed at the sight.
But as always, Nagato, who had died once, had shed all arrogance.
Even having to deploy all members, even using a knife to cut a chicken...
He didn't care!
Today, even if gods descended to earth, this tumor that killed Yahiko and the entire Uchiha clan must die here!
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At this moment, on the bridge pillars, everyone looked down.
"Yare yare, looks like there's an interesting show!" Kisame raised Samehada, excitedly watching.
"Can we go down too?" Deidara, still unsatisfied, asked for permission.
"No need, leave it to the two brothers."
"Ahhh, we can only watch?"
"Isn't this a good opportunity to study the weaknesses of the Uchiha clan?" Sasori added.
"That's right! If Itachi and Sasuke lose, it'll be even more interesting!"
Although Deidara knew the chances were slim, it was still interesting to look forward to.
"Anyone want to bet? Only accepting real money bets." Kakuzu took out a betting device from somewhere.
"Deidara, are you betting on Itachi and Sasuke losing?"
"Idiot, of course I'm betting on them winning!"
Deidara only hoped the Uchiha clan would have trouble, he wasn't really stupid.
"Don't want to try? It's a 2 vs 2 fight, Danzō isn't weak either! What if you suddenly become rich?"
Below, the two Uchiha brothers fought against Danzō and his bodyguard.
Two against two.
A very fair fight!
"You hear that, Kisame? You heard your own words? Aren't you getting more and more shameless?"
"Alright! Shut up and just watch."
Nagato scolded, stopping their silly behavior.
"Leader, what if Itachi and Sasuke really lose?"
"Then we attack! As revenge for Danzō's crimes against us in the past."
Nagato replied coldly, with no intention of giving them a way out.