Chapter 673: Lend Me Some Money

Itachi, are you alright?

Gan Shi Ghost Shark showed worry; ever since Itachi returned from Konoha, he has refused to speak.

Although he doesn't speak much usually, he would never be completely silent like now.

Itachi Uchiha stood by the river, silently watching the water's surface.

Konoha Village has undergone such a massive change!

Third Hokage Hokage Sarutobi Ri Zhan and Hokage Advisor Zhi Cun Tuan Zang stepped down and were locked in Konoha prison.

Most importantly, everyone now knows the truth of the Uchiha genocide.

He originally planned to infiltrate Konoha Village to gather intel, and also to take a look at that foolish Obito.

But the truth of the Uchiha genocide was revealed.

Sasuke Uchiha came forward excitedly to question him, asking whether the truth was as the Third Hokage said.

At that moment, he fell silent.

Sasuke learned the truth, which was completely different from his original plan.

For a while, everyone didn't know what to do.

Itachi Uchiha did not answer his younger brother, but instead left directly with Ghost Shark, and also took the opportunity to reprimand Kakashi, who tried to block him.

After a long pause, he said in a deep voice, "Ghost Shark, let's go back."

Since Genocide Night, his status has been destined not to return to Konoha.

He can only join the Akatsuki as a spy!

"Alright, Itachi."

Gan Shi Ghost Shark silently followed Itachi, knowing that Itachi's mood was very complicated at this moment.

News that Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama and others appeared in Konoha Village quickly spread throughout the Ninja World.

Akatsuki.

"Dai Tu, have you heard the news that Senju Hashirama and Lord Ban appeared in Konoha Village?"

Heijue's figure slowly materialized, conveying the news about Konoha Village.

"Heijue, I am Madara Uchiha!"

Uchiha Obito's crimson eyes stared at Heijue, and he said coldly.

"As for the Konoha Village news, it's just someone deliberately spreading rumors."

If Madara Uchiha were truly alive, how could he possibly not come looking for him?!

Besides, he personally saw Madara die...

"You're right," Heijue nodded, "You are Madara Uchiha!"

The moment it learned of the news, it sent Bai Jue to gather intel, but Bai Jue did not find any trace of Madara Uchiha.

It only learned it from the mouths of Konoha Village ninjas.

That group only appeared for a short time before disappearing; it cannot be ruled out that Konoha Village internally used a Transformation Technique to stage the scene themselves.

The purpose was to bring down Third Hokage Hokage Sarutobi Ri Zhan.

After all, from beginning to end, that group never displayed any great power.

If it really were Madara himself, he would have already started the Capture and Seize Tail Beast operation under the "Moon's Eye" plan.

"Just know it!"

Uchiha Obito snorted coldly, and his figure slowly faded.

Although he seemed very certain, he worried that someone might have moved Madara's corpse.

He must go personally to check the situation!

One should know that Konoha Village possesses a Forbidden Technique that can summon the dead, the Impure Earth Reincarnation developed by Second Hokage Qianshou Feijian.

Heijue watched the spot where Dai Tu vanished, his eyes flickering.

What a self-righteous fool!

He says it so confidently with his mouth, yet still has to go verify its truth?

Before coming here, it had already inspected Madara's corpse and found no signs of it being moved.

On the other side.

"Madara, where are we going?"

Senju Hashirama asked puzzledly.

Qianshou Feijian and Yuzhibo Quannai, upon hearing this, likewise looked puzzled at Madara Uchiha.

After they left Konoha Village, they did not use the dragon vein to return.

Instead, they began wandering the Ninja World aimlessly.

Mainly, Madara led the way, leaving them clueless about the destination.

"Rain Country."

Madara Uchiha said softly.

He knows the Akatsuki is being used by Obito, whose goal is to collect Tailed Beasts with their help...

At the same time, Akatsuki leader Zhang Men, who had a Rinnegan implanted in his youth, intends to use it to resurrect himself.

Thus he wants to go to Rain Hidden Village to see.

After all, he once promised that kid to give him a pair of Rinnegan.

And Zhang Men's eyes happen to be suitable for gifting.

"Where are we going and what for?"

Senju Hashirama didn't understand why his close friend wanted to go to Rain Country; that nation rains constantly and isn't really recommended for travel.

But if Madara Uchiha really wants to go, then he wouldn't refuse outright.

Madara Uchiha didn't say anything; it couldn't possibly be that he's giving a gift to that kid, right?

Given his personality, such words are hard for him to utter.

"Brother can go wherever he wants!"

Yuzhibo Quannai had no objection to that.

It doesn't matter where brother wants to go…

Qianshou Feijian frowned slightly, but seeing his elder brother and Quan Nai, he said nothing.

Fine, since we're already here.

The few of them admired the scenery along the road while heading toward Rain Country.

Akatsuki.

"Lian Ye, Tuan Cang, the leader is calling you."

Xiao Nan found Lian Ye and Tuan Cang, and led them to Pain.

"Leader, what's the matter?"

Lian Ye was a bit surprised; they'd only been with the organization for two days, they couldn't be starting a mission already, could they?

Hasn't the plot already begun?

Pain stared expressionlessly at Lian Ye, silent for a long while, then said in a deep voice.

"I heard you guys are very wealthy?"

He originally didn't know, but happened to overhear a conversation between Jiaodu and Feijian.

Then he learned from the two that Lian Ye was indeed rich.

"I have considerable family wealth!"

Lian Ye had no intention to conceal anything; Pain coming to find him indicates that Jiaodu and Feijian have been exposed.

At this moment, there's no need to hide anything, and he is eager to know what the other side wants to do.

Pain gave a slight nod, and Xiao Nan's eyes lit up.

"Since that's the case, can you lend me some money?"

Pain hesitated for a moment, then extended his hand and said in a deep voice.

Lian Ye: "???"

Damn it, wasn't he here to rob the Akatsuki?

How can the plan not have started yet, and he's already being asked to borrow money?!

"How much money do you want to borrow?" Lian Ye added, "Actually, I don't have much money myself…"

Had I known it would turn out like this, I shouldn't have shown off in front of Jiaodu.

Given their attitude of actually taking money to get things done, not saying those words is fine.

Now it's fine; the boss borrowed money from me.

"I need three hundred million," Pain said, "Don't worry, I'll repay you quickly."

Lian Ye: "…"

Didn't they say the Akatsuki is rich?

Even Xiao Nan later can wield six hundred billion Explosive Talismans.

But what's going on now?!

The illustrious leader of the Akatsuki, a being possessing the Rinnegan.

Yet he asks to borrow money from me—what a joke!

In the end, Lian Ye didn't refuse; he lent three hundred million to Pain and demanded a debt note.

After Lian Ye and Tuan Cang left, Xiao Nan softly asked.

"Pain, why did you borrow money from him?"

Akatsuki has had Jiaodu all these years; hasn't that saved a lot of money?

I don't understand why they need to borrow money from Lian Ye.

"Just testing the truthfulness."

Pain said in a deep voice.

He always felt Lian Ye and Tuan Cang's motives for joining the organization were impure.

Although the Akatsuki recruits are all rogue ninjas, each has a clear identity and background.

But Lian Ye and Tuan Cang seemed to appear out of nowhere.

There are no clues in the Ninja World…