Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 75 The Trembling Little Girl

Leaf Center

The battle is nearing its end.

The houses were leaning precariously and severely damaged.

On the way after the battle, the wounded helped each other to the medical station.

This level of damage is the most severe for Konoha since the Nine-Tails Night.

After returning to the center of Konoha, Bai Mo looked at the surrounding scenery and couldn't help but sigh that Pain's Super Shinra Tensei in the original work truly helped Naruto to the very end.

Just think about the future Kazekage lying behind him now.

How constrained were they when faced with Deidara's invasion?

Not only must the villagers be protected, but their emotions must also be controlled to prevent the cranes from going berserk.

If Naruto had arrived in Konoha before the Shinra Tensei wiped out the entire village, and unleashed the Nine-Tails' chakra in that environment, the destructive power would have been unimaginable.

Even if you become the hero who saves Konoha, you will most likely face countless questions from the villagers—look carefully, what exactly have you protected?

"Ouch."

boom.

A blonde girl with a high ponytail ran out from around the corner in a panic, and tripped over Gaara on the ground, falling down.

"Hmm!"

Kankuro opened his eyes wide, wanting to shout something, but because his mouth was sealed, he couldn't say anything.

Bai Mo grabbed Temari's arm from behind and pulled her to the side. The next second, a slew of senbon flew past where they had been standing.

"Thank you. It seems that when the little girl tripped, she accidentally triggered the mechanism of the crows that were acting as a stretcher under Gaara."

After thanking Bai Mo, Temari looked towards the source of the commotion.

The little girl was covering her red cheek from the fall, and she stood up unsteadily.

As a result, he lost his balance and took a step back.

The crow mechanism was triggered again.

Gaara, who was lying on top, twitched a few times and then fainted.

"Oh no, the crow's attack is poisonous! Quickly, help Kankuro undo the poison so he can help Gaara!"

Temari was extremely anxious.

Bai Mo walked over and untied Kankuro from his restraints, then looked expressionlessly at the little girl who had caused the trouble.

"Gara!!"

Kankuro rushed over and turned Gaara over.

Gaara's buttocks were covered in thorns, turning them into a hedgehog-like mess, and were red and swollen.

Kankuro quickly pulled out the needles one by one, then took out the antidote from his pocket and applied it to Gaara.

"Big brother, I didn't mean to!"

The little girl looked at Bai Mo staring at her with a wronged expression, as if she were about to cry.

"Hey, what are you doing? After bullying me, you wanted Grandma Chiyo's swimsuit photos, and now you're staring at little girls like this—you don't spare anyone from eight to eighty years old, do you?"

Temari frowned, trying to stop Bai Mo, but with her hands bound, she could only gently bump into him with her body.

When Temari mentioned "Grandma Chiyo's swimsuit photo," a look of shock flashed in the little girl's eyes.

"It's nothing, I was just wondering if this kid is from Konoha."

If she's from Konoha, then take her with you to see the Third Hokage, to prevent her from running off and getting into danger again...

"I'm not from Konoha! I... I'm from Amegakure!"

"what?"

The little girl's words were surprising, causing Temari to look at Bai Mo in astonishment.

Bai Mo, however, was not surprised.

Since he wasn't wearing a headband or any distinctive Amegakure clothing, the other party naturally didn't know where he came from.

Seeing him escorting three Sunagakure ninjas, they probably thought he was from Konoha.

However, Bai Mo had already guessed the other party's identity.

That's right, this blonde girl with a high ponytail is Tsunade using the Transformation Jutsu!

Tsunade has been using the Transformation Jutsu for years, transforming into herself at different ages to escape gambling debts; this is something she's very familiar with.

She returned to Konoha this time because she was worried about the safety of Konoha, but she also did not want to be discovered and stay there.

So, as always, she transformed into the appearance of a little girl.

If Konoha is truly facing a life-or-death crisis, it's not too late for her to make her move.

Now it seems that it was indeed unnecessary.

Moreover, she had just secretly gone to the location of the Four Purple Flame Formation and overheard Hiruzen Sarutobi saying that he wanted to pass the Hokage position to her or Jiraiya.

I'm even more grateful that I haven't been exposed.

Just as she was about to recall Shizune, who had been sent to help in the medical department, and was about to leave Konoha, she saw Shiramo escorting three Sunagakure prisoners back.

Tsunade was somewhat displeased with the Sand Village's invasion of Konoha.

Before leaving, she decided to play a "prank" and punish the invaders from Sunagakure.

During the Second Shinobi World War, Tsunade gained some understanding of puppets due to her battles with the puppeteers of Sunagakure. Her medical ninjutsu and superhuman strength were also natural enemies of puppets.

And that's how the scene we just witnessed came about.

Tsunade deliberately triggered the mechanisms on the puppet twice.

The first attack on Temari was dodged by Bai Mo.

The second attack directly hit Gaara from above, and all hits were successful.

Then, when Tsunade heard Bai Mo ask her if she was from Konoha, and if so, he would take her to see Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade immediately became anxious.

Others might not recognize what she looked like as a child, but Hiruzen Sarutobi definitely would!

Then there would be no escape.

Tsunade quickly denied it, then brought up Amegakure, the village where she made her name as one of the Legendary Sannin, as her identity.

"Amegakure? Alright, then come with us. We'll take you to a safe place, and you can go find your villagers yourself. We still need to see the Third Hokage."

"Okay~"

"..."

Temari was a little curious when she saw that Bai Mo hadn't pointed out the truth, but she didn't think much of it.

The group waited a short while until Kankuro finished curing Gaara's poison before continuing on their way.

"If you want Granny Chiyo's swimsuit photo, why don't you ask the Hokage for Princess Tsunade's swimsuit photo?"

With her mouth no longer restrained, Temari started chatting with Bai Mo as they walked.

"Not asking the Hokage?"

Tsunade, who was following behind, immediately frowned.

Does that mean the other person isn't a Konoha ninja?

However, before she could think further, Bai Mo's answer almost made her lose her temper.

"I already said it's not what I want. What would I need photos of two postmenopausal old women for? To put them at the door for protection or by the bed for contraception?"

click -

"Oh my god, there's an earthquake!!"

Kankuro, seeing the ground suddenly crack open beneath his feet, hurriedly grabbed the crow carrying Gaara and ran frantically forward.

Bai Mo pulled Temari up with his left hand, hesitated for a moment with his right hand, grabbed the "little girl" by the collar, and dodged the cracked ground.

"That was close."

Kankuro looked back at the ground that had split open into a huge, deep crater, and the houses nearby had all collapsed in the process. He patted his chest in lingering fear.

He's fine, but if Gaara gets injured again, he might be in serious trouble.

"Don't be afraid, little sister, it's okay."

Temari looked at the "little girl" who was clinging to Bai Mo's leg and trembling, and gently comforted her.

afraid?

Bai Mo is currently keeping the epitaph open at all times, watching the future unfold.

He was afraid that the trembling little girl, filled with fear, might grab him and smash his magic pill.

"Hey kid, you're here. The old man wants you to go to the Hokage Building."

Hearing the commotion, Jiraiya jumped down from the height and greeted Bai Mo.

"Alright, by the way, where's Orochimaru? Did he leave?"

Bai Mo nodded.

"Hmm, he took advantage of our inattention to dispel the Four Purple Flame Array and left. He'll probably come looking for you, right?"

Jiraiya sighed slightly, then looked at the little girl hiding behind Bai Mo and clinging to his leg with a puzzled expression. "What's this?"