Chapter 360

To cultivate military resources that might one day go to war in a place called a school,

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And to make the cultivation cycle so long?!

Aside from knowledge of ninjutsu,

They also study astronomy, geography, humanities, history, and agriculture.

Kakuzu doesn't understand what use any of this learning serves.

Isn't a ninja supposed to be a tool that carries out missions and kills others?

But Hashirama Senju's actions have shattered Kakuzu's previous understanding!!

He forcibly suppressed the doubts in his heart,

And Kakuzu let out a cold, scornful snort.

"Hmph… Hashirama Senju…"

"I will kill you, take your head, and make you realize your actions are meaningless!!"

Kakuzu believed Hashirama Senju's methods were utterly pointless,

A complete waste of time!!

He carefully concealed his form,

Until he infiltrated the palace of the Land of Fire,

Only then did Kakuzu finally exhale in relief!!

It seemed the infiltration had gone far smoother than he expected,

Although he had obtained the Earth Grudge Fear,

And now possessed absolute confidence in his own power,

Yet over these years, Hashirama Senju and the Land of Fire had become far too renowned!!

So when he came to the Land of Fire to carry out an assassination mission,

He carried considerable pressure within his heart!!

The ease with which he had infiltrated the palace of the Land of Fire

Had also granted Kakuzu immense confidence!!

"Hashirama Senju… don't you dare disappoint me…"

"I hope your power is as strong as the rumors claim."

"Otherwise, defeating you too easily would make the whole process dreadfully dull."

Standing atop the high rooftop,

Looking down upon the palace of the Land of Fire below,

Kakuzu spoke with full confidence.

【Jiraiya: …】

【Orochimaru: …】

【Tsunade: …】

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The Akatsuki,

"Hahaha!!! Kakuzu, I hope to see you defeat Hashirama Senju!!"

"I hope Hashirama Senju doesn't fall too quickly on your hands—otherwise, this will be too boring."

Seeing Kakuzu's words on the screen,

Deidara couldn't help bursting into laughter,

Even imitating Kakuzu's expression and tone!!

"Shut up!! Deidara, do you want to die?"

"If you want to die, I can oblige you!!"

"After all, your head is worth a good sum on the underground black market!!"

"I've long wanted to take your head!"

Kakuzu's face darkened,

And he immediately glared at Deidara with murderous intent!!

Even through his thick mask,

All members of the Akatsuki could sense how foul his mood had become!!

Even the emotionless Tendo Pain cast him a fleeting look of pity—

This kind of public humiliation was utterly mortifying!!

Although Kakuzu and Hashirama Senju had not yet fought,

They both already knew the outcome of the battle.

After this live-streaming system ended,

They couldn't imagine how Kakuzu would ever walk the ninja world again?!

Everyone would remember a ninja from the Land of Water named Kakuzu who had spoken those words to Hashirama Senju!!

Everyone will remember the words spoken by a ninja from the Land of Waterfalls named Kakuzu, directed at Hashirama Senju!!

Following the intelligence he had previously gathered,

Kakuzu had climbed onto the rooftop of the house where Hashirama Senju was located.

Tsunade had already climbed up onto the rooftop of the building where Hashirama Senju was.

Looking down from above,

he saw a man with a delicate and refined face sitting at a desk,

constantly flipping through and grading something,

his expression looking extremely focused.

He glanced in surprise at Hashirama Senju beside the desk,

Kakuzu had not expected that this legendary number one figure of the ninja world looked just like an ordinary person!!

The feeling he gave sitting there,

was not like a lofty sovereign,

nor like a battle-hardened ninja,

but more like a young master of some noble house.

"If you have something to say, sir, you might as well come down and speak plainly."

"Watching me secretly from up there for so long, you must be tired."

Just as Kakuzu was still continuing to observe Hashirama Senju,

he saw the Hashirama Senju below him put down the scroll in his hand,

raise his head, look at Kakuzu, and say with a faint smile.

Hearing his words,

Kakuzu's heart was suddenly shocked!!

He himself didn't know when his movements had been exposed,

he had thought his concealment was excellent.

Lightly leaping down from the high air,

Kakuzu stood in front of him, stared at Hashirama Senju, and said coldly.

"It seems rumors really cannot be trusted."

"The legendary number one figure of the ninja world looks nothing special."

"There's no grudge between you and me, I've come here for only one purpose."

"Hashirama Senju, I'll take your head..."

Looking at the faint smile hanging on Hashirama Senju's face.

Kakuzu's heart grew even more uneasy!!!

He didn't know why,

but on Hashirama Senju's body,