It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 562 Another Great Battle Imminent, Yang Shouhe's Frustration

"The art of multiple shadow clones..."

With a powerful shout and hand seals, Naruto instantly created hundreds of clones that appeared densely in the town's forest.

"Then I'll leave it to you all! Let all the villages near this town know that I, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, am here on a mission." Naruto raised his arm, full of fighting spirit, as he looked at his clones.

Since we can't find the other person, let them come to us!

Since Akatsuki's goal was to retrieve the Nine-Tails, he didn't believe that Itachi Uchiha would ignore his act of using himself as bait.

"Yes, main body." The clones responded in unison, each igniting their tailed beast cloaks and fleeing rapidly in all directions.

Seeing this, Naruto felt relieved and confidently chased after Sasuke...

Unbeknownst to him, the moment he left, the hollow trunk of the lush tree twisted and revealed a strange face that was half black and half white.

"Heh, just as rumored, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is the most unpredictable and mischievous ninja..."

"Is it because Itachi's younger brother, Sasuke, wants revenge on him by actively seeking out Itachi's whereabouts?"

"Although we don't know what gives them their confidence, this is indeed an opportunity for us—an opportunity to reclaim the Nine-Tails."

"But before that, we need to gather intelligence to see if they have any reinforcements. We can also wait for Itachi and the others to seal the One-Tailed Beast before enjoying this long-awaited brotherly duel."

After muttering a series of analyses to himself, the figure that had been secretly watching disappeared back into the tree trunk!

The next day, Sunagakure Village.

"What? You found Xiao's trail??"

Seeing Tarojiro rushing back, covered in dust, Ishikawa hadn't even spoken when Maki excitedly called out from beside him.

“Yes, but things might not be good.” Taro nodded with a grave expression. “The other side has set up a forbidden barrier outside, and it looks like they’re trying to extract Shukaku from inside.”

"What?!" Temari Kankuro, who was lying on the hospital bed, immediately changed his expression. "Captain Ishikawa, please send your troops to rescue the Kazekage immediately, my younger brother Gaara."

"Please, Captain Ishikawa..."

“Of course, that’s our mission.” Ishikawa nodded and then turned his gaze. “Is the antidote for Sasori ready? Karin.”

"We're ready and can leave anytime," Karin replied immediately, taking out three syringes and handing them to the three of them.

Then, looking apologetically at Chiyo, he said, "I'm sorry, due to the time constraints, I only prepared these three antidotes."

"No need, this old woman has no need for such things." Chiyo waved her hand dismissively, turned and left. "Let's go, I can't wait to see my unlovable grandson..."

"Let's go!" Ishikawa didn't waste any words and waved his hand, quickly leading Karin and the other two to chase after them.

Almost the instant the five left Sunagakure, at the Akatsuki's temporary assembly point.

"Hehehe, we might need to move a little faster, the Konoha ninjas will be here soon." Suddenly, the black and white Zetsu's phantom pupils contracted and he spoke with a sinister smile. "My clone left in Sunagakure saw that the Konoha ninjas seem to have discovered us."

"Konoha ninjas? Did Sunagakure send a request for help to Konoha?" Sasori sneered, completely disdainful of Sunagakure's pathetic actions.

"Yes, but this time it's not just Konoha ninjas, there's also a family member you know very well, Sasori."

“Family…” Scorpion paused, his gaze unfocused, and an old figure involuntarily appeared in his mind.

"Zetsu, who is the ninja from Konoha?" Pain asked coldly.

"The disciple of the Fifth Hokage Kakashi, the Anbu Captain Mitarashi Ishikawa and his companions, as well as the disciple of the legendary Sannin Tsunade, Uzumaki Karin."

"Mitarashi Ishikawa, Uzumaki Karin!!" Pain muttered to himself, his gaze sharp and filled with murderous intent.

"Hurry up and finish the seal before they break the barrier. Sasori, Deidara, the cleanup is up to you."

"I knew it would be arranged like this, but I have absolutely no interest in these small fry." Deidara curled his lip, causing Itachi Uchiha's pupils to shrink on the other side.

“Mitarashi Ishikawa is no small fry, Deidara.” Itachi Uchiha spoke coldly, subconsciously recalling the scene of his battle against Ishikawa in Konoha.

That guy is also a Jinchūriki!!

Although it is unclear how many tailed beasts are inside the other party, this information must not be revealed.

"Let me handle the finishing touches, use that spell..."

"Itachi, are you trying to steal my opponent?" Deidara glared at him angrily upon hearing this.

He didn't care who the other person was; as long as his arch-enemy Itachi tried to take him away, he absolutely couldn't stand it!

"Deidara, you have no right to say no to these eyes!!" Itachi Uchiha's tone changed, and his eyes instantly transformed into windmill-shaped kaleidoscopes, his gaze sharp as knives.

"Damn it..." Deidara gritted his teeth upon hearing this, but the thought of the terror in those eyes forced him to remain silent in frustration.

"Hehehe, Itachi, you don't have time to waste here." Just as the two were about to clash and Pain was about to intervene, Zetsu laughed again.

“Your younger brother, Uchiha Sasuke, is searching for you in the vicinity with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. I have already scouted the area, and there are no reinforcements lying in ambush behind them.”

"So Itachi, this is your chance to reclaim the Nine-Tails! Besides, isn't this something you've been waiting for a long time?"

"Nine-Tails??" Before Itachi Uchiha could even speak, Pain, the Deva Path, was overjoyed.

"Itachi, Kisame, your mission is to retrieve the Nine-Tails. As for the cleanup here, leave it to Deidara and Sasori." Without hesitation, Pain gave the order, setting the tone.

Seeing this, Itachi Uchiha didn't argue anymore and simply acquiesced!

Compared to his younger brother Sasuke, Ishikawa's status as a Jinchuriki is clearly insignificant.

Perhaps this is his final chance to realize his true value!

"Since there are no objections, let's seal it with all our might. At the current speed, we can complete the seal in another three or four hours." Seeing that no one objected, Pain spoke again.

"Speaking of which, leader, are we too strong or is Shukaku too weak? We thought the seal would last at least a few days, but it's almost over in just one day!"

"Who knows! After all, the first tail is just the beginning, and we have no experience with this before."

"Perhaps, the One-Tail is really weak. After all, in terms of the number of tails, the One-Tail is the weakest..."

"So that means the Nine-Tails is the strongest! Tsk tsk tsk, looks like Itachi and the others are in for a bit of fun!!"

Yang Shukakuヽ(｀⌒′メ)ノ

Damn it, I'm only half a body, so of course only half of my chakra is easy to seal.

Damn it, that brat Ishikawa, come quick!

If you help me this time, I'll let you use that half of your chakra until you die of old age before you have to reclaim it.

Yes, absolutely!