Xiao's Squad Assignment!

Chapter 63 Xiao's Squad Assignment!

Sasori of the Red Sand is a master at starting fights.

While it must be admitted that his original form is indeed very handsome, he is currently wearing the ugly form of Fei Liu Hu, which is an insult to his own aesthetic sense!

Zabuza Momochi instantly flew into a rage, gripping his Executioner's Blade and glaring at Sasori of the Red Sand: "You bastard, what did you say?!"

Sasori of the Red Sand sneered, "I said you guys are too ugly..."

"scorpion!"

Standing atop the Gedo Mazo's finger, Pain loudly interrupted Sasori, continuing coldly, "Every member must have their own partner; this is not something you can refuse!"

"..."

Sasori of the Red Sand fell silent after hearing Pain's words.

"Hmph hmph hmph..."

Jue spoke up in a sinister tone from the side, "If Scorpion really doesn't want to, that's fine too. I've also found a new person who's suitable to be his partner."

During this period, he was definitely not idle.

Even the Akatsuki's expulsion of Obito Uchiha, a major event, wouldn't affect Zetsu's dedication.

In order to realize the Eye of the Moon Plan, Akatsuki needs to replenish its manpower, so Zetsu has been trying to find powerful ninjas.

As luck would have it, Zetsu actually discovered a genius ninja who had been expelled from Iwagakure. Aside from being a bit irritable, his strength was truly formidable.

"Then let's send a team with Scorpion after the teams are assigned!"

Payne nodded in agreement with Zetsu's suggestion, then looked at Uehara Naraku: "Uehara, please introduce the newcomer to everyone!"

"it is good."

Uehara Naraku stopped the agitated Momochi Zabuza and said softly, "This is Momochi Zabuza, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and the current wielder of the Kubikiribōchō. The previous wielder of the Kubikiribōchō was Itachi's partner, Kizuki-senpai."

Upon hearing the name Juzo Biwa, Itachi Uchiha slowly raised his gaze to the Executioner's Blade in Zabuza Momochi's hand, then lowered his head again.

Based solely on his identities as the wielder of the Executioner's Blade and the one who killed the Fourth Mizukage, Itachi Uchiha wasn't too opposed to Zabuza becoming his partner.

After all, the previous wielder of the Executioner's Blade, Juzo Biwa, sacrificed himself to save his life.

Uehara Naraku pointed to Hozuki Mangetsu behind him and continued softly, "This is Hozuki Mangetsu. He became one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist at the age of thirteen. Like Itachi, he is a rare genius ninja..."

After saying that, Uehara Naraku chuckled with a hint of wickedness: "Interestingly, the Hozuki clan, a powerful family in Kirigakure, only has two members left. Mangetsu does have a younger brother who hates him to the core..."

"Oh?"

Everyone present immediately became interested.

Kakuzu, without any hesitation, asked, "Did this brat named Hozuki Mangetsu also kill his entire clan?"

Uehara Naraku shook his head and said, "That's not it. The Hozuki clan perished because of the persecution by the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura."

Pain raised the question that concerned him most: "Uehara, are you sure he's not a spy for Kirigakure?"

"Won't."

Uehara Naraku glanced at Hozuki Mangetsu, and after seeing Mangetsu nod, Uehara chuckled and said, "Mangetsu's greatest desire is to revive the Hozuki clan. When his younger brother grows up, he will use the brother's hatred towards him to become a whetstone on the brother's path to growth..."

As he spoke, Uehara observed the expressions on everyone's faces and continued softly, "This secret is enough to prevent him from betraying us, and I think you seniors wouldn't harm Hozuki Suigetsu, and you wouldn't want to miss a good show of brothers killing each other, would you?"

"Hmph, interesting."

Kakuzu crossed his arms and nodded.

The others nodded in agreement; these people had no interest in the story of a fallen ninja clan's revival.

If they were to encounter Hozuki Suigetsu someday, they would not choose to kill him.

A drama about brothers killing each other...

It's definitely worth watching.

Only Itachi Uchiha's expression changed slightly before returning to normal.

If he could, Itachi Uchiha would really want to curse right now. Why does the story of Hozuki Mangetsu sound a bit like what he wants to do?

Soon, others also discovered this problem.

Konan walked over, looked at Uchiha Itachi, and said, "Why do I feel like this newcomer's story is somewhat similar to Uchiha Itachi's story?"

"Itachi is different."

Zetsu quickly shook his head and spoke on Itachi's behalf, explaining, "He personally killed all his clansmen!"

"..."

Itachi Uchiha was a little worried about being exposed. He reached out and touched his eye socket, and said in a deep voice, "I am not the same as this Mr. Hozuki. I am just waiting for my younger brother to grow up, and then I will use his life to test my power."

Hozuki Mangetsu, who had initially held some goodwill towards Uchiha Itachi, immediately became displeased upon hearing his words: "Is there really anyone who would want to kill their own brother?"

Damn it, this heretic!

He actually wanted to kill his younger brother, such a cute creature!

"It's normal that we have different ideas..."

Uchiha Itachi coldly raised his head, his scarlet eyes fixed on Hozuki Mangetsu, and said, "I aspire to possess even greater power, and I would give up everything I have for it."

Naraku Uehara: "..."

That's enough, why is Itachi Uchiha putting on an act?

If one day in the future someone actually kills Uchiha Sasuke, wouldn't you fight tooth and nail to wipe out his entire family?

Hozuki Mangetsu glanced disdainfully at Uchiha Itachi and said in a deep voice, "I don't want to team up with someone like that!"

"I happen to be unwilling too."

Uchiha Itachi lowered his head, concealing his gaze.

From his true feelings, Itachi Uchiha actually preferred Mangetsu Hozuki as his partner. Two brother-obsessed individuals would definitely have a lot in common.

However, Itachi Uchiha was worried that if they spent too much time together, Mangetsu Hozuki would discover his secret.

After all, everyone is a brother-lover, and even a glance from the younger brother might reveal his true feelings.

Just as Uehara Naraku was about to introduce Kisame Hoshigaki, Zetsu suddenly interjected, "In that case, how about we make Kisame Itachi's partner?"

This is its purpose, and Obito's purpose.

We must find a way to get Kisame Hoshigaki and Itachi Uchiha to team up, so that Kisame can monitor Itachi's every move.

Uehara Naraku glanced at Zetsu with surprise and said softly, "Kisame-san was originally a teammate that traitor Obito Uchiha found for Itachi Uchiha. I have some doubts about his loyalty, so I would like to suggest that he work with me as an intern for a while..."

If Black Zetsu still insists on Kisame and Itachi Uchiha teaming up, then he will agree.

"Kisame is the new recruit I found for Akatsuki."

Zetsu quickly interrupted Uehara Naraku, saying in a deep voice, "Obito Uchiha must have lied to Kisame too. Now, Kisame definitely doesn't want to see Obito Uchiha anymore, right?"

"That's right!"

Kisame Hoshigaki revealed his mouthful of shark teeth and chuckled, saying, "If I run into that masked guy again, I'll make him pay for deceiving me!"

"..."

Uehara Naraku was silent for a moment, then looked up at Pain and suggested, "Then let's follow Zetsu-senpai's suggestion and arrange for Zabuza and Hozuki Mangetsu to be in one team, and Kisame and Uchiha Itachi to be in another?"

"Can."

Pain didn't care, and glanced at Kaguya Kimimaro and Haku behind Uehara, saying softly, "Uehara, as for the two brats you brought..."

Konan placed her hand on Uehara Naraku's shoulder and suggested, "These two brats don't seem to have much fighting ability. Let them follow Naraku for now!"

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My hands are so tired...

(End of this chapter)