Chapter 198

In the Hokage's office

"Lady Tsunade, Suigetsu Hozuki of the Sen Organization has come to our village."

"Hmm? What is he doing in our village? Our village has no jinchuriki now!

No, I have to go out and see for myself; nothing good will come of this guy coming to our village!"

Tsunade said, patting her forehead with her hand.

She didn't think the opponent would come to their Hidden Leaf Village to do anything.

If that were really the case, a letter would have solved it; why come in person.

And it was Suigetsu Hozuki who possessed Kage-level strength!

Even she couldn't guarantee she could take down the opponent.

"Lady Tsunade just wants to be lazy."

At this time, Shizune suddenly walked out holding a small pig.

She looked at the documents on Tsunade's desk and then at Tsunade; the meaning was self-evident.

"Hey! How can Itachi say I'm lazy! I'm doing this for the safety of the village!"

Tsunade said, pouting, and then left the Hokage's office directly.

Seeing this, Shizune sighed and followed closely behind.

"Yo, isn't this Suigetsu Hozuki of the Sen Organization? What brings Itachi to our Hidden Leaf Village?"

Tsunade stood directly in front of Suigetsu Hozuki and said with a smile, but at this moment, her whole body's nerves were taut.

"Eh, it's actually Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin; I didn't expect my luck to be this good."

Looking at Tsunade in front of him, Suigetsu Hozuki was not nervous at all, smiled and greeted her, and then got to the point.

At this time, Shizune also ran over holding the small pig not far away; she was also looking at Suigetsu Hozuki in front of her with vigilance.

Immediately after, Suigetsu Hozuki could feel that there were countless pairs of eyes staring at him from the shadows around.

This group of guys really didn't trust him.

However, this is also very normal; this is what the Hidden Leaf Village should be like.

After all, he possessed Kage-level strength and appeared in someone else's village without authorization.

It is no different from sending a jinchuriki to the opponent's village.

Whether it is a jinchuriki or a Kage-level powerhouse, if things go wrong, they can cause huge destruction to the village.

It is normal to be treated with caution.

“I only came here to buy some supplies; there’s no need to make such a big fuss, is there?”

Hozuki Suigetsu smiled, but the Hidden Leaf Village was in a sensitive period, and they dared not trust the words of a Kage-level powerhouse so easily.

“Let me accompany Itachi to make the purchases. After all, the village is still in development.

Many things are strictly regulated, and for such a simple request, Itachi could have just sent a letter.

Why bother coming in person?”

Tsunade spoke, then waved her right hand behind her back.

Immediately, the Anbu members hiding in the surroundings dispersed.

“I was nearby, so I came over myself.

Otherwise, by the time your supplies were delivered, I’d probably have starved to death.”

Hozuki Suigetsu said with a wide, toothy grin, then placed his hands behind his head.

“Don’t worry, Haku and I are on a mission in the Land of Wind; we won’t attack Itachi for no reason.

I just came to buy three months’ worth of food and water for two people. It won’t be much.”

Watching Hozuki Suigetsu walk ahead on his own, Tsunade frowned slightly, then followed him.

The other party didn’t seem to be lying. Although it felt strange, she would know once she followed him.

Soon, Hozuki Suigetsu finished buying three months’ worth of water and food.

This was thanks to Tsunade following him; otherwise, the shopkeeper would never have agreed to sell that much water and food.

“Thanks.”

Hozuki Suigetsu waved his hand with a smile and then left, leaving Tsunade alone at the gate of the Hidden Leaf Village, dazed.

“Lady Tsunade, he has already left. Let’s head back.”

“I really didn’t expect him to just come here to buy supplies. But with so many supplies...

Are they planning to stay in the Land of Wind for three months?

There must be a secret here that we don’t know about. Have the Anbu go and take a look.”

Tsunade said with a firm gaze, then headed back.

On the other side, Lansen revealed a smile after seeing Hozuki Suigetsu leave the Hidden Leaf Village.

“I didn’t expect this guy to come out so quickly. It seems the wait wasn’t in vain.

And the Hidden Leaf Village truly lives up to its reputation. It’s a good thing I didn’t go in; otherwise, I might not have come back out.

Now, as long as I reach a deserted place, I can make my move on this guy!”

Lansen muttered to himself in excitement; this was the advantage of being a ghost.

When observing someone from the shadows, they are almost never discovered.

After all, they are ghosts!

However, he did not know that Hozuki Suigetsu had sensed that cold gaze the moment he left the Hidden Leaf Village.

Are Itachi kidding? The Zanpakuto in his hand was not just for show.

After putting some distance between himself and the Hidden Leaf, Hozuki Suigetsu was already becoming impatient.

Lansen, however, wanted to wait a bit longer, to get further away before appearing.

Who would have thought that at this moment, Hozuki Suigetsu suddenly shouted:

“I think the guy hiding in the shadows should come out now, right?

Don’t Itachi want to kill me?”

Hearing Hozuki Suigetsu’s voice, Lansen was stunned for a moment.

What was going on with this guy? He actually knew of his existence?

Was it a coincidence, or had he known from the very beginning?

“Still not coming out? Do Itachi want me to come find Itachi?”

When Hozuki Suigetsu placed his hand on his Zanpakuto, Lansen finally understood that the other party really could sense his presence!

“I’m curious, did Itachi discover me the moment I started following Itachi, or was it just a coincidence?”

Lansen walked out and spoke, then looked at the Hozuki Suigetsu before him with scarlet eyes.

“Ha, I noticed Itachi the moment Itachi started looking at me.

Your gaze was simply too cold; how could I not notice that feeling?”

“Then, since Itachi’ve followed me for so long, Itachi must want to make a move on me, right?”

Hozuki Suigetsu said with a smile, then drew his Zanpakuto.

“Hmph, of course. I’m sure Itachi didn’t want me to leave either. When I was leaving, I saw that flash of killing intent in your eyes!”

“Likewise, I saw the look of a predator in your eyes as well.”

Hozuki Suigetsu and Lansen actually started boasting to each other for a moment.

Neither of them wanted to fight near the Hidden Leaf Village. Hozuki Suigetsu wasn’t just trying to buy water and food quickly.

He also didn’t want the people of the Hidden Leaf to see his Shinigami robes!

Well, there was another point: once he summoned the Shinigami robes, his destructive power was simply too great.

It would be troublesome if he ended up destroying even a little bit of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Although he wasn’t afraid, it would be a hassle nonetheless.

“Since we’re already this far from the Hidden Leaf Village, I can fight without any reservations!”

“Likewise!”

After Lansen finished speaking, he used Sonido to appear directly in front of Hozuki Suigetsu.

A kick!

Slap!

Lansen kicked fiercely through Hozuki Suigetsu’s body.

Looking at the person formed by flowing water, Lansen pursed his lips; it was a Water Replacement Jutsu.

“Such speed. It seems Itachi are someone worth drawing my blade for!”

“Drawing your blade? Haven’t Itachi already drawn it? Could it be Itachi have some other blade?”

Lansen laughed after hearing this. This guy was truly shameless.

He was clearly already using a weapon, yet he still thought he was fast. Was this an excuse the weak made for themselves?

Thinking of this, Lansen charged forward directly.

He decided not to use Sonido; he would give the other party some face!

At least exchange a few blows.

However, seeing Lansen charging at him, the corners of Hozuki Suigetsu’s mouth curled up slightly.

He gripped his Zanpakuto tightly with both hands and let out a roar.

“Heya!”

With Hozuki Suigetsu’s roar, terrifying spiritual power erupted directly from his body.

Lansen was caught off guard and was blown away by this spiritual power.

At this moment, black Shinigami robes appeared on Hozuki Suigetsu’s body!

And behind him, a phantom of a vast ocean appeared.

This scene completely shocked Lansen.

It was his first time seeing this form of a Zanpakuto wielder.

“This is getting more and more interesting. Let me see how strong Itachi really are!”

Lansen said with a smile, then slid a Zanpakuto out from each of his sleeves.

And behind him, more than ten tentacles appeared!

“Kill!”

Lansen roared and charged directly at Hozuki Suigetsu.

Watching Lansen charge, Hozuki Suigetsu merely swung his Zanpakuto through the air.

Immediately, a blue slash flew toward Lansen.

And behind the slash, a wave of water came crashing down!