If possible, the Hidden Cloud Village would absolutely not want to expose a place like the Giant Turtle Island.

But reality is always so unexpected. If these Konoha ninjas really came to the vast ocean to look for a mysterious island, they might search for several years in vain. But just an accident might lead to unexpected treasures.

"What should we do? We are not in a hostile state now, and it is highly likely that we will conclude a temporary alliance. If we clash with them, it is really not the right time, but we cannot expose the secrets of Giant Turtle Island casually."

The appearance of foreign ninjas on Giant Turtle Island would be a huge loss to the Hidden Cloud Village.

On the Giant Turtle Island, there are various facilities that the Hidden Cloud Village has painstakingly built over the years. This is a testing ground for training jinchūriki and ninjas in need, and it is also an excellent place to hide important things.

After being exposed, the value of Giant Turtle Island will undoubtedly be greatly reduced. There is no better last resort than a refuge that no one knows about.

Unfortunately, all of this has become a thing of the past since today.

Not only that, a monster with the upper body of a shark, a mouth full of sharp fangs, but with hands, feet and a tail fin suddenly appeared around the Giant Turtle Island where the Giant Turtle Island's guarding ninja, Ji, could not detect.

"What an unexpected gain! I didn't expect there to be such a fertile island here. I wonder what's here that's worth the Konoha ninjas who are hunting down Kakuzu and Hidan putting their mission aside and staying on this island. Maybe there will be some unexpected gains..."

Hoshigaki Kisame, who has the same body as Samehada, has been following the Konoha ninja for a long time. In this vast ocean, there are not many ninjas who can adapt better than this Jonin from the Hidden Mist Village and the rebel ninja who can draw on the power of Samehada.

Even Hyuga Neji, a Konoha jonin who possesses the Byakugan's reconnaissance ability, only regards Hoshigaki Kisame, who occasionally appears within his perception range, as a deep-sea monster or a big fish. Such things are perfectly normal in the ocean where all kinds of strange species emerge in an endless stream.

Since even things like Umibozu exist, the appearance of one or two strange big fish is not surprising.

If the Konoha Ninja Team is the mantis chasing the cicada, then Hoshigaki Kisame is the oriole targeting the mantis.

It seemed that he was communicating with someone over a long distance, and Hoshigaki Kisame was waiting for further instructions.

The owner of the Rinnegan can transform his own chakra into "thought waves" and use himself as a "commander tower" to connect the wills of others across the barriers of time and space, thereby achieving long-distance communication and even the transmission of power. This is also the basis for performing the Phantom Body Technique and the Elephant Transformation Technique.

Now, almost all official members of the Akatsuki organization have learned about Hoshigaki Kisame’s unexpected discovery.

"I understand. We will continue to follow the Konoha Ninja Team to see what they have discovered. If we can find a Jinchūriki, that would be great. But I don't have enough combat power here. The enemies are all masters who are difficult to deal with. There is more than one Jonin. It is really difficult for me to act alone..."

After a strange silence, Hoshigaki Kisame spoke again.

"Kakuzu and Hidan? Well, their abilities can be quite useful if used properly, but the chances of success are still too small..."

"It's Kabuto Yakushi again? Chief, how many cards do you have... No, or rather, how many bargaining chips do you have to trade with Kabuto Yakushi? Never mind, I won't ask. However, if the Hidden Cloud Village really hides the Jinchuriki here, then it will not be a situation that Kakuzu, Hidan, and I can handle..."

"Hahaha... I see. It's really a big deal. If that's the case, I can give it a try..."

To date, there are definitely more than one way for the Akatsuki organization to project its power over a long distance, but when it comes to capturing tailed beasts and jinchūriki, there are not many that can be used.

"It is certain that this is definitely a strange place that Konoha ninjas have discovered for the first time. There will be no more airborne raids using the Flying Thunder God Technique."

After several attempts, the characteristics of the space-time ninjutsu used by Konoha's upper ninja Mizuki have been roughly figured out. Mizuki, who is extremely dependent on sealing techniques and inherent space-time marks, can roam freely in the ninja world, but cannot reach unfamiliar places.

This time, it won't be so easy to get support quickly.

On the contrary, the new leader who possesses space-time ninjutsu can send people to support at any time.

When the Rinnegan and Sharingan are exposed and the space-time ninjutsu can no longer be hidden, there is no need to be as cautious as before and let the best opportunity slip away.

"If fate really favors us, then this time, we shouldn't return empty-handed."

When I think about the fact that the organization's successive actions have resulted in heavy casualties, even if they are successful, they can only barely achieve their goals and there is no way they can be perfect. They are always destroyed by the enemy at the most critical moment.

It would be fine if it happened once or twice, but it has been like this all the time, as if something is deliberately targeting us, always hitting the weak spot of the organization just right.

After being unlucky for so long, the organization finally shows signs of turning around.

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Might Guy and Rock Lee, whose faces were still a little pale, supported each other and followed behind Hyuga Neji and Tenten. The two looked listless, and it was obvious that they could not be allowed to act separately.

It would be better for them to stay on this strange island for a while until they recover their spirits.

The two teachers and students, who have suffered so much, naturally hope to stay here as long as possible to recover their bodies which are already somewhat unable to support themselves.

"Teacher Kai, based on your experience, what have you discovered?"

Might Guy followed along, and after looking at the surrounding scenery for a long time, he replied:

"Although there are similar places in the ninja world, I always feel like something is wrong!"

Although their brains don't work well sometimes, it is precisely these people whose wild intuition is incredibly sharp.

"It is indeed strange, but looking at the sea chart, we have entered the waters of the Land of Lightning. It may be the work of the Hidden Cloud Village. We have trespassed here without permission, which may not be a good thing."

"Since we are here, no one is stopping us. We don't plan to do anything bad. We just come here to rest and look around. It shouldn't be a big deal."

"I hope so!"

The group walked around for a long time, and although they found many suspicious places, they did not find anything truly valuable.