Chapter 68: Where Is Sasuke?

A commotion erupted within the Five Kage Summit Hall as White Zetsu made his sudden entrance.

Raikage A clenched his fists, veins bulging in frustration. "One after another..."

Tsunade's expression darkened. "It's Akatsuki."

Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, glared at the intruder. "Indeed."

White Zetsu stood before the Five Kage, a sly grin playing on his lips as he subtly activated his jutsu. None of the present shinobi or guards had noticed yet, all their attention focused solely on his sudden appearance. He needed to keep it that way.

"The atmosphere here is so tense," Zetsu mused, swaying his body theatrically. "Why don't we play a little game? Listen up—Uchiha Sasuke is here. Let's see if you can find him!"

Raikage's temper flared instantly. "What did you say?!"

Gaara's brows furrowed. "Sasuke?"

Temari's eyes widened. "Why would that guy..."

Mizukage Mei Terumi turned toward Tsunade with intrigue. "A Sharingan wielder from the Uchiha Clan?"

Ao, the sensor-type shinobi, narrowed his eyes. "Is he the one who killed Haku and Zabuza?"

Chojuro, the young swordsman, stiffened at the mention of their names. His grip tightened on the twin swords in his hands.

Behind Onoki, Akatsuchi, the massive shinobi, stood like an imposing sentinel. His deep voice rumbled, "Who is this guy?"

Onoki's gaze didn't waver. "One of Akatsuki's members."

Seeing the tension rise, White Zetsu twisted his body dramatically, his tone turning even more theatrical. "Oh, my, my... So tense! Come on, everyone! Let's search for Sasuke together!" He laughed gleefully, as if enjoying the spectacle.

Raikage had had enough. He surged forward in an instant, gripping Zetsu's neck and hoisting him into the air like a ragdoll. His sheer strength cut Zetsu's amusement short.

Raikage's glare was murderous. "Where is Uchiha Sasuke?! Answer me!"

Zetsu's smile faltered as pain shot through his body. "Tch... This guy is fast!"

Seeing no response, Raikage's grip tightened. "If you don't talk, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Despite the pressure on his throat, Zetsu chuckled. "I really... can't help you there. But I'll give you a little hint—"

Raikage didn't have the patience for riddles. With a swift motion, he crushed Zetsu's neck with brute force, the snap echoing through the hall. Then, he turned to his aide. "C, begin the search!"

C, the sensor-type shinobi, immediately closed his eyes and formed a hand seal, focusing his chakra to sense Sasuke's presence.

Mei Terumi frowned. "Raikage-sama, there was no need to kill him. If we captured him alive, we could have extracted information on Akatsuki."

Gaara's tone was firm. "Akatsuki members are loyal to their cause. They won't break easily."

Mifune, the samurai general hosting the summit, was displeased by the chaos in his neutral territory. He immediately ordered, "Okisuke, Satoshi, mobilize the samurai. Track down Sasuke Uchiha. All units, enter the second battle formation."

"Yes, sir!" his subordinates responded in unison before swiftly departing.

C opened his eyes, his expression serious. "Raikage-sama, we've located him. He's inside this building!"

Raikage wasted no time. "Then what are we waiting for?! C, Darui, let's move!"

Without hesitation, he lunged forward, smashing through the wall with a single, devastating punch.

Darui sighed, turning back to the others. "I apologize for the damage. Our boss is... a bit impatient."

C rolled his eyes. "Darui, forget about that! We need to keep up. The boss is already gone!"

Onoki shook his head. "What a reckless brute. That troublemaker hasn't changed even after becoming a Kage."

Jiraiya turned to Tsunade, who nodded. "We're going too."

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Outside the meeting hall, within the summit venue, Sasuke and his team were hidden behind a pillar, discussing their next move.

Karin suddenly tensed. "Something's wrong."

Sasuke's crimson Sharingan eyes turned to her. "What is it?"

Karin's expression darkened. "The samurai are moving erratically, like they're searching for something. For us."

Suigetsu frowned. "No way... We infiltrated this place perfectly. We didn't do anything to expose ourselves."

Jugo's deep voice cut in. "It's Zetsu. That bastard must've done something."

Sasuke's expression remained calm, but his mind was made up. "Then we don't have a choice."

Suddenly, the sound of clanking armor filled the air. The samurai had mobilized and begun their search. One of them spotted a piece of fabric sticking out from behind a pillar. Without hesitation, he drew his sword and lunged forward—only to find that the fabric was pinned to the pillar by a single kunai.

"Did they already escape?"

The samurai lowered his guard for a moment, scanning his surroundings. That moment was all Sasuke needed.

From above, Sasuke dropped down, delivering a precise strike that rendered the samurai unconscious.

It was all part of his plan—he had stayed behind to create a distraction while Karin, Suigetsu, and Jugo escaped to the upper floors of the building.

On the upper level, Suigetsu pressed himself against the wall, peering down at the chaos below. Karin clenched her fists. "Damn it... There are too many of them. If this keeps up, we'll be caught."

Suigetsu growled. "That damn Zetsu... I'm gonna kill him when I get the chance."

Below, the nearby samurai had taken notice of Sasuke. They surrounded him, their leader stepping forward. "Formation!"

The samurai swiftly infused their blades with chakra, their weapons glowing with blue energy.

Suigetsu scoffed. "So they're using chakra in their swords now?"

Sasuke stepped out from the shadows, his expression cold. "I'm not in a good mood right now. If you come at me, I won't hold back."

The samurai, insulted by his arrogance, attacked.

Their captain slashed his swords forward, releasing two powerful chakra slashes that merged into an X-shaped energy wave, cutting through the air toward Sasuke.

Sasuke didn't move a muscle. As the attack neared, he activated his Sharingan, his eyes glinting ominously. In a flash, he unsheathed his chokuto, coating it in Lightning Release chakra before swinging upward.

With a deafening crack, the samurai's chakra slash was deflected, sparks dancing in the air. Sasuke's bangs shifted slightly in the wind, his gaze unshaken.

The samurai were stunned. Their captain gasped. "He deflected it?!"

A younger samurai behind him whispered, "His swordsmanship... It's like ours."

Sasuke stood still, sword in hand. A small smirk played on his lips.

"Oh? Samurai, you've managed to pique my interest."

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