EBE Chapter 813 Nodding
Chapter 813 Nodding
Kakuzu nodded without asking any further questions. The two leaped onto the eagle puppet and flew towards Sunagakure.
On his way to Sunagakure, Zhang Hai silently plotted. He planned to bring Kakuzu into the village's leadership; only in this way could he completely control this ninja village with its powerful military.
Zhang Hai also anticipated that after Kurotsuchi's identity was exposed, there would be a crucial exchange between Sasori and Chiyo. The outcome of this exchange was paramount; if Chiyo could be persuaded, everything would fall into place. However, if the exchange went poorly, or even escalated into the worst-case scenario requiring force, then bringing Kakuzu along was a precaution, to ensure that Chiyo and other opposing forces in Sunagakure could be suppressed.
However, Kakuzu seemed uninterested in Zhang Hai's grand plans, repeatedly asking only one question: "That Rasa...when do you plan to deal with him?"
Zhang Hai shook his head helplessly: "Uncle, Rasa's current position is very important. He is the Kage of Sunagakure, and the entire village is watching his every move. We can't take action against him now; we should wait until after the Third Shinobi World War."
"What? We have to wait until the Third Shinobi World War is over?" Kakuzu's voice was full of dissatisfaction. "This war is still undecided, who knows how long it will last! Am I supposed to wait until the monkey month or the horse month?"
"Uncle, don't rush." Zhang Hai smiled helplessly. "I'm taking you to Sunagakure right now, aren't I? You can keep an eye on Rasa yourself and see what he does every day. That's better than you guessing blindly outside."
Kakuzu snorted and said nothing more.
During the flight, Zhang Hai looked at Kakuzu's dissatisfied expression and couldn't help but complain, "Uncle, why do I feel that your desire for money has been getting stronger and stronger since you joined the organization?"
Upon hearing this, Kakuzu immediately felt a surge of resentment. He glared at Zhang Hai, his tone full of dissatisfaction: "It's all because of you and Sasori! All you do is engage in those bizarre research projects all day long, you don't care about the organization's affairs at all!"
"You dump all the trivial matters on me!" Kakuzu said, getting angrier and angrier. "Distributing the monthly funds, allocating antidotes, verifying the authenticity of missions... these things take up a lot of my time and energy! I work so hard to manage the organization's finances, can't I even earn a little more money?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hai felt a little guilty. What Kakuzu said was indeed true; he and Sasori hadn't paid much attention to the organization's daily management, with Kakuzu handling most of the tasks alone. He quickly began to flatter Kakuzu: "Haha, Uncle, you flatter me. With your experience and ability, managing an organization is a piece of cake, isn't it? Moreover, your performance in financial management is simply unmatched; I trust you completely."
Although Kakuzu didn't say anything, a hint of satisfaction showed on his face. He snorted, which was taken as acceptance of Zhang Hai's flattery.
"Since you intend to add me to the management of Sunagakure, does that mean you plan to bring the other members of the organization over as well?" Kakuzu then changed the subject, inquiring about Zhang Hai's deeper plans.
Zhang Hai nodded: "I will transfer a batch of members who can integrate into the village. As for the other members, they will be managed by the newly joined formal members." He paused and added: "However, you will still be in charge of the finances, Uncle."
Kakuzu's eyes lit up; he was clearly very pleased that "he would still be in charge of the finances." He then pressed on, "Who is the new full member?"
Zhang Hai smiled slightly and uttered a name that greatly surprised Kakuzu: "Hanzo the Salamander".
"Hanzo the Salamander?!" Kakuzu's eyes were filled with astonishment. "He actually gave up his position as the leader of Amegakure to join our organization?!"
Hanzo of the Salamander, a demigod of the ninja world, the leader of Amegakure, powerful and renowned. It's utterly inconceivable that such a figure would join a newly formed organization.
Zhang Hai's expression remained calm as he explained, "In the ninja world, the strong are respected. Since Hanzo can't defeat me, joining the organization is his only option."
Kakuzu looked at Zhang Hai's nonchalant expression and couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. He recalled how swiftly Zhang Hai had finished off "himself" with a single strike, and how easily Zhang Hai had destroyed one of his hearts. He realized that Zhang Hai's strength far surpassed his own; in fact, it could be said that his true combat power was no less than his own. This young Uchiha clansman had grown to an unbelievable level.
“The Land of Hot Springs is far from Sunagakure.” Kakuzu pondered for a moment, then asked, “Do I have to travel back and forth every month?” He didn’t want to waste his time on endless journeys.
Zhang Hai smiled and shook his head: "No need. The organization has also added another official member codenamed 'Secretary.' With her here, distance will no longer be a problem."
Just as Zhang Hai finished speaking, a deep and familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Chiyo, if I were the founder of the organization... would you still think Sasori was deceived?"
Chiyo jolted, turning abruptly to look at the door in disbelief. Her face was filled with shock and confusion. The Kazekage? How could Lord Kazekage be involved? Wasn't he missing?
The door was slowly pushed open, and a familiar figure walked in. It was none other than the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure. He wore the iconic Kazekage robes, his face showing a hint of weariness, but his eyes remained sharp and deep.
"Lord Kazekage?!" Chiyo exclaimed, her shock evident in her voice.
The Third Kazekage walked to Sasori's side, gently patted his shoulder, and then turned to look at Chiyo. He slowly explained, "The turbulent ninja world needs a new order. The power of Sunagakure alone is insufficient to stand firm in this chaotic world." His voice carried an undeniable authority. "Therefore, I established the Zero Organization."
Chiyo was struck dumb; all her doubts were answered in that instant. Kurotsuchi… So that’s how it is, Kurotsuchi is the Kazekage’s person!
"Lord Kazekage, that Kurotsuchi..." Chiyo's voice trembled slightly.
The Third Kazekage gave Chiyo a meaningful look, a subtle smile playing on his lips. "Yes, he is one of my men." He paused, then added, "I wasn't trapped in the ruins the whole time I was missing."
These words made Chiyo understand everything completely. The Kazekage's disappearance had a hidden story. He was secretly plotting to create the Zero organization. Kurotsuchi was his pawn planted outside.