Pirate's Rescue

"Hey, you were doubting Mr. Hokage just now!"

Naruto and Sakura thought he was talking about them and quickly shook their heads in denial.

"Well, don't worry! There will never be a duel between ninjas in a C-level mission!"

Kakashi comforted.

"This way you don't have to worry about coming into contact with foreign ninjas!"

Sakura felt much more at ease.

However, no one noticed that Dazuna's expression was very unnatural. It seemed that he did not tell the whole truth and was hiding something from Konoha.

There was no danger along the way to the border of the Land of Fire. The road was calm and calm, which made the group more relaxed. However, Naruto was not satisfied with this because it was too calm and he did not have a chance to show off.

"Hey, it's so boring! No one comes to block the way, not even someone to rob!"

Naruto complained boredly.

"Naruto, you idiot, completing the mission is the most important thing. Do you want something to happen to Mr. Dazuna?"

Sakura said angrily.

"Naruto, don't take this as an opportunity for you to show off yourself. You must know that there is a high possibility of sacrifice when you encounter an enemy!"

Kakashi said from the side.

"Crane tail, with your strength, you will die if you encounter the enemy!"

Sasuke complained unceremoniously.

"Asshole Sasuke! What did you say!"

Naruto yelled, glaring at Sasuke in annoyance.

"You heard me!"

Sasuke said without giving in.

"Shut up! You two, don't forget that you are companions now, and you also need companions to protect your backs!"

Kakashi scolded.

After hearing this, the two stopped arguing, but they both stared at each other with unkind eyes and vented their dissatisfaction.

"Did Konoha only send a few brats to protect this old man?"

Suddenly a voice sounded, alarming Kakashi and his group. Naruto and Sasuke immediately took a defensive posture.

"Copy Ninja Hatake Kakashi, I'm not lucky enough to meet you here, it's such an honor for me!"

A figure appeared in front of everyone, wearing a red cloak with a black background. The forehead protector on his head was slashed. It was obvious that the figure was a traitor.

"You are from Akatsuki! Taki Ninja Village's S-class rebel ninja Kakuto!"

Kakashi looked at the person who suddenly appeared in surprise. From the other person's clothes, he judged that the person was from Akatsuki. This was as Naruto wished. The enemy came, but the enemy was too powerful and the four of them became a burden. .

Kakashi felt a little bitter, why would he meet Akatsuki's people on a small escort mission? The old man must not have told them the truth.

"I didn't expect, I didn't expect that you would meet me! It's really an honor for me!"

Kakuzu looked at Kakashi with a relaxed expression and said.

"Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, protect Mr. Tatsuna! Get behind! This is not game time! This is real combat!"

Kakashi ordered to the three of them.

"Why would the rebellious ninja of Taki Ninja Village hunt down an ordinary old man?"

Kakashi asked looking at Kakuzu.

"I happened to be on my way, and the pay was pretty good, so I took it casually, but I didn't expect to meet the copy ninja Hatake Kakashi, who is known as Konoha's top technician. It seems that this mission cannot be completed simply! "

Although Kakuzu seemed relaxed, he was extremely serious inside. Kakashi's reputation was achieved through his own strength! It also belongs to the top level of strength among Akatsuki.

"Facing you, I must use all my strength!"

Kakashi said as he lifted his blindfold to reveal his Sharingan.

"Sharingan? I wonder whose Sharingan is more powerful compared to you or Itachi, the new member of Akatsuki!"

Kakuzu looked at Kakashi's right eye and said with a relaxed expression, no one can be relaxed when facing the Sharingan.

Kakuzu had witnessed Itachi's process of subduing Deidara. He almost let Deidara blow him up to death without using anything except the Sharingan. The Sharingan's genjutsu was too powerful.

"Itachi!"

Sasuke, who was behind, heard Itachi's name and immediately rushed forward.

"Have you seen Itachi? Where is he?"

Sasuke was stopped by Kakashi, looked at Kakuzu and shouted.

"Kid, who are you!"

Kakuzu looked at Sasuke indifferently.

"I'm asking you a question! Where is Itachi!"

Sasuke was already blinded by anger. This was the first time he heard from Itachi after his disappearance.

"Could you be Itachi's younger brother? Although I've heard of it, I didn't expect him to be so weak! You know Itachi is considered very powerful in the Akatsuki, so how can his younger brother be so weak? No wonder he didn't kill you!"

Kakuzu mocked.

"Asshole! I'll kill you!"

Angry, Sasuke opened his Sharingan and tried to break away from Kakashi.

"Sasuke, calm down! He is not something you can deal with! Complete the mission you should complete! Protect Mr. Tatsuna and leave the rest to me!"

Kakashi shouted at Sasuke who was about to lose his mind.

"I'm going to kill him!"

Sasuke's eyes were red, and despite Kakashi's dissuasion, Kakashi had no choice but to knock Sasuke unconscious.

"Naruto, take care of Sasuke and stay away!"

Kakashi said to the stunned Naruto.

"Huh? Oh! Okay!"

Naruto hurriedly ran over and carried away Sasuke who had fainted. Sakura looked helplessly at everything in front of her. This was the first time she saw Sasuke acting so crazy and crazy, and she couldn't help but become curious about Itachi.

"Are you ready? Then I'm going to take action!"

Kakuzu said as he took off his windbreaker.

"Just in time to capture you and take you back to get information about Akatsuki!"

Kakashi is ready and the battle is about to begin.

"Fire Escape·Tou Ke Ku!"

Kakuzu releases a large fire like sea water from his mouth. After landing, it will expand in scope instantly, as if it will turn everything in sight into ashes.

"Earth Escape·Multiple Earth Current Walls!"

A row of earth walls rose from the ground, blocking Kakashi's front and blocking out the disaster.

"boom!"

Suddenly the earth wall broke. It turned out that Kakuzu broke through the earth wall and rushed in front of Kakashi. He held a kunai in his hand and stabbed Kakashi.

"clang!"

Kakashi quickly took out a kunai to block Kakuzu's attack.

"Dang-dang-dang-dang..."

The two fought so fast that they turned into two black shadows. Naruto and others behind them were completely unable to capture the two figures.

"Is Kakashi-sensei so strong!"

Sakura said looking in shock at the battle in front of her.

"Is this actual combat?"

Naruto was also shocked by the battle in front of him. The intensity was far beyond his imagination. It could be said that he was in danger of losing his life if he was not careful. This was the first time he had seen a jounin-level life-and-death battle at such a close distance. He was very touched.

"Thunder Escape·Pseudo Darkness!"

A sharp thunder gun appeared in front of Kakuzu, shooting thunder and lightning from near to far, with amazing power, destroying everything in front of him.

"Thunder Escape·Double Thunder Shock!"

"Zhizhizhi..."

Thunder Chakra appeared on Kakashi's hands, forming a high-intensity electric current, which made a harsh roar, like thousands of birds chirping.

"boom!"

The thunder escapes of both sides canceled each other out, and the battle became fierce.