Akatsuki Car

Yugito sat in a mediocre minivan, gazing coldly out the window at the yakuza who were trying to carry the new consoles in the extreme distance.

It was a very bad day, and the pea-sized raindrops slammed unceasingly against the jerry-built minivan with a heavy thud.

The natural energy of this world was simply too abundant, and the natural phenomena that were turned into natural energy contained even more unrivaled power.

Even for a ninja, there were times when it was equally unbearable.

There was naturally no need to say how uncomfortable it was to hit an ordinary person.

But the Yugito didn't care about such trivial matters, and the yakuza who were trying to carry it didn't care as well - there was no way to help it, the earning was just too much. They were making even more money than flour these days relying on smuggling new game consoles.

The Land of Fire was indeed the most powerful and wealthy country in this world, and there was no telling how many budding factory owners had gone along with the revival of the Land of Fire, and their lives were instantly on the fast track.

These factory owners had easy money, so they were extraordinarily willing to spend money. They certainly wouldn't refuse such a fashionable product as the new game console.

For a while, the new game console even had the feeling of being expensive in Luoyang - Yugito, who has now come into contact with Kumo's Finance, knew that this was not a genjutsu.

The lords from the Land of Fire didn't even bother to bargain, and could simply be said to be buying as much as they could. The obviously simple act of signing a check consistently exuded a beauty of intensity.

Under the moisturizing of the right amount of money, even Yun Yin's internal conflicts had eased a lot.

Money could never decide everything, but in a moment of internal and external conflict, money could temporarily act as the greatest common denominator for each other.

Of course, the situation where production and sales were booming also hid hidden dangers - those factory owners in the Land of Fire weren't fools, they had both the capital and the technology, and even more so, the urge to make money. With just a little more time, they would naturally crack Kumo's technology, and even dump it on the Land of Lightning in turn.

This was not something that was impossible.

To put it bluntly, this technology originally came from the Land of Fire, and the difficulty of them trying to replicate it is really...

This was the bottom line of the current number one industrial nation in the world.

Yugito couldn't think of any way to solve this matter... Her choice was to eat as much as she could.

Even if she knew that withdrawing so decisively would make it exceptionally difficult for those who ate slippery mouths.

But compared to being completely ruined, Yugito still felt that it was a necessary caution - it was impossible for a certain well-known implements to remain unaware of Kumo's movements, and in Yugito's opinion, the moment the other party reacted, that was the moment when the business was completely finished.

A pity was a pity, but it was better than no life at all.

In the long war, Yugito had long ago realized one thing - never underestimate your opponent.

Especially now, Kumo was the weaker side.

Whether it is in the quality of experts, as well as the number of Genin and Chunin ninjas... the gap between Kumo and Konoha is being gradually torn apart, at this rate, I'm afraid that they won't even be able to hold out for eight years after the end of the contract...

Yugito contemplated the sparse situation in front of her, but in her heart she couldn't help but feel worried about the future.

She couldn't help but worry.

Right now, Killer B's life and death were uncertain, and the conservative elders were watching intently. Almost all the pressure was on her.

While Yugito was worried, Uneri Inataka, who was wearing a heavy poncho, opened the door of the car and walked in from outside without authorization.

"Whew, what a heavy rain... Luckily it's finally done."

While wiping the sweat on his forehead - or of course it could be rainwater - Uneri Inataka reported so to Yugito .

"Really? Then it was really hard work. When we get back, just take a good rest."

"Okay, okay..."

Uneri Inataka replied happily.

But after a little joy, Uneri Inataka came back up with a worried face.

"Yugito-san, I wonder if you've heard of - the Great Atari Shock Program?"

"...Hmm?"

Yugito cocked her head.

Honestly, Yugito didn't fully trust Uneri Inataka.

After all, he was from the Land of Fire itself, and even though he had been out for so many years, there was always a trace or two of the Land of Fire in his bones.

And while the relationship between the Land of Fire and Konoha... Uneri Inataka dared to appear so directly in front of her, he shouldn't be so much of a spy, but there still existed a considerable possibility of him being bedeviled.

Only Yugito wasn't going to say anything about it.

In the succession of battles and disadvantages, the big cat was growing up.

A different Yugito before the Fourth Ninja War would never have acted so introspectively.

In the place of the Yugito before the Miso War, he wouldn't have realized that money could have such a big impact on the world landscape and the village.

In the place of... these IFs were never born after all, and in their place was the Yugito who was brutally beaten by Makoto but became more and more savvy the more she was beaten.

She temporarily ignored the question of Uneri Inataka's loyalty and instead proceeded to speak about the so-called Great Atari Shock.

"You mean..."

"Although it's not conclusive yet, and everyone is talking vaguely about it. But explicitly and implicitly, everyone is rumoring that... that man is preparing to completely destroy the console industry, thus causing the most damage to Kumo."

"Is that so..."

How could an industry be so easily destroyed. But the well-known nothings were infamous, and when the well-known nothings said so, everyone would subconsciously feel that this matter might be feasible-after all, the other party's previous convictions were simply too many.

...It really came faster than expected.

However, this was originally in her plan as well.

The news that Makoto had begun to make his move was disturbing, and whether it was real or just as much of a catch-22 as ever, Yugito was determined to act.

This deal was to be the last one between Kumo and the Land of Fire.

Although it was hard to give up such a large market in one breath... it was better than losing everything, right?

Yugito was ever so cautious when it came to playing Makoto against him.

"When the time is almost right, we should leave the market and leave the bag."

"Leave the field... now? Maybe that one is only just finding out about it... We can still make two or three waves before the other side actually does it..."

Yugito gave him a cold look, the killing intent in it was like substance.

From a businessman's point of view, she could certainly understand what Uneri Inataka was doing. After all, Kumo wouldn't be able to create a void like Makoto, and while the profit margins of the consoles were certainly high, its also costly.

--In order to increase production, Yugito had directly forced those researchers to hand-roll parts.

There's no way around it, the assembly line isn't even finished now...

Uneri Inataka was reluctant, and rightfully so.

Fortunately, from the very beginning, the Yugito had pre-emptively gained control during the operation through various means.

Regardless of whether Uneri Inataka was willing or not, he would carry out her orders - if Uneri Inataka wanted to resist, he would either be executed by her, or...

"I'm not discussing with you, I'm giving you an order!"

"Whether you are willing or not, this transaction, is our..."

Yugito didn't intend to toss and turn with Uneri Inataka much, and after leaving a few harsh words, he was ready to leave. However, just at this time, uninvited guests descended.

It was a few small groups in robes that looked unassuming. It was only because of the heavy wind and rain that the Yugito didn't see their real faces at once.

-The reason why the weather was so bad was entirely on Yugito's will. With such bad weather, both Konoha and Land of Fire were unlikely to send out too many patrol forces, which was considered a good thing for the Kumo's side.

But now... the impact of this kind of heavy rain is obviously a double-edged sword...

"Hmph, just a few thieves..."

Being bullied to this distance and not realizing it was indeed quite a dereliction of duty for a ninja, but Yugito still had the confidence to make up for it.

She was at least a jinchuuriki of a great hidden village, even without the help of her other henchmen, this strength was still there.

However, before Yugito could finish her sentence, the figure in the darkness suddenly revealed its true form.

Facing that one onion-like purple eye, Yugito's breathing began to become confused.

These eyes are... Rinnegan!

There are thousands of pupil arts in this world, but there is only one possessor of the Rinnegan - the world's greatest evil - Pain!

Combined with the news that Makoto had deliberately put out earlier, Yugito already knew the opponent's battle power and ability.

"It's Six Paths Pain!"

"This madman, actually really struck out in person..."

The name of Six Paths Pain was now considered to have spread throughout the entire Ninja world.

Only for some unknown reasons, after pushing across the Land of Water's capital with absolute power, this guy had never participated in any decent war again.

Some people say it's because the guy was overly injured and hung up early.

But there are also those who believe that Pain's reason for not appearing is because he's preparing for a big one - just as he did back when he arrived at the Land of Water's capital without warning and made a big mess of it.

After all, being one of the pinnacle ninjas in this world, Pain's whereabouts and purpose have always been the focus of people's quest.

And now, they finally didn't have to look for it.

Previously, when Paradise Island was under immense pressure, none of the Six Paths Pain had ever shown up of their own accord. And now, they appeared in front of her.

It couldn't be beaten.

Yugito immediately realized this.

If Killer B was still there, she might have thought of putting up a fight. But now there is only her alone... Fight, what fight, run!

Now Kumo, if even the Nibi is lost, then Yugito really is the sinner of the Kumo for the rest of her life.

"Drive... drive!"

Uneri Inataka screamed as he tried to escape from here, obviously, he also recognized the recognizable Pain. He wasn't a ninja and had to rely on mechanical strength at this moment.

However, before the car could drive out far, the centered Tendo Pain had already raised his hand.

The invisible magnetic force instantly pulled on the car, making the other party unable to move.

Yugito was like an enemy, already prepared to fight to the death, and even mentally prepared to blow up the Bijus - Chakra Essence like the Bijus were immortal. Even if they were beaten to slag, as long as they recuperated after a period of time, they would still appear between heaven and earth.

After blowing himself up, Kumo would inevitably lose Nibi.

But even so, it was still better than falling directly into the hands of the Akatsuki Organization!

Because of some unspoken reasons, the Akatsuki organization and the ninja alliance have been carrying out a sit-in war for a long time, basically without a firefight. But does not mean that this tacit understanding can last forever...

However, what I didn't expect was that after Tendo Payne took control of the car, he did not continue to attack. After he shocked Uneri Inataka out with a look, he calmly sat down next to Yugito.

At this time, Tendo Pain's body had already been drenched in rainwater, more or less falling into a soup.

However, when Tendo Pain sat next to Yugito and spoke in that inorganic voice, Yugito still felt a mountain of pressure.

"Yugito-san, I wonder if we can have a good talk?"

"...Talk... about what?"

"In order to get the entire world back on track, I'm going to borrow the Nibi in your body."

"Don't even think about it! Pain, if you want to fight, I'm all for it!"

Yugito shouted, but in her mind, she guessed why Pain had found her so easily - the Rain Tiger at Will Technique.

As long as this jutsu was there, combined with Pain's frighteningly long blue bar, it was really incomparably easy for the opponent to find someone on a rainy day.

Yugito was only defending against Makoto, forgot this matter... However, normal people are afraid that in any case would not have thought that Pain, who has been hanging out, would choose to debut at this time.

He debuted, others will be miserable...

"Fighting? ...Humans are forever making the same mistakes, so humans need a god. Only under the guidance of a god, with pain as a whip, can mankind step onto the right path."

Pain said this and kept observing the situation around him.

He pressed his hand on the Yama at his waist, looking ready to fight at any time.

"But these are words you definitely don't like to hear... Makoto, it's almost time for you to come out, right?"

Engaging in a prolonged and violent battle with the five great hidden villages did not fit into Pain's plans. Under Makoto's constant interference, Pain had recognized the power of ordinary ninja.

That's why he established the Land of Ninja.

But this was only the first step... and the second step was to force Kumo to make a mistake.

Just as Pain had thought, Makoto had indeed acted immediately and had caused Kumo to continue to be shaken.

What the Akatsuki organization could not have done in any way was so easily accomplished by Makoto.

Now, it was time for Pain's harvest.

But Pain also knew his senior brother well enough to know that he wasn't really that big of a fool.

Payne originally thought that he would be the oriole who appeared later, but now it seems that he... he is the dragonfly...

Considering the difference in battle power between Pain and Makoto at this point, it was becoming clearer and clearer what was going to happen to Pain.

Luckily, Makoto didn't do that.

As Pain spoke coldly, Makoto stepped out of the rain curtain and then very self-consciously squeezed himself onto the back row, sharing a seat with Yukgto and Pain.

Ka.

He grabbed Pain's pounding fist, then crushed it a little.

"It's been a long time, Nagato-senpai."

Yugito's mood gradually fell into the abyss of despair.