After feeling all the chakra of Kakuzu and Loquat Juzo disappear.

Nagato then took control of Pain's Tendo and used the Phantom Body Technique again to get in touch with other members of the Akatsuki organization.

By receiving everyone's thoughts waves converted with chakra, everyone's illusions are embodied in a certain cave.

The reason for choosing this scenario.

On the one hand, this is to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on their communications.

On the other hand, it is also for safety reasons.

Soon, the illusions of Pain, Xiaonan, and Zee appeared in the cave first.

Their visions show colorful bright patterns.

It gives people a very mysterious feeling.

It's just that Pain, Xiaonan, and Zetsu are not in a good mood right now.

They said nothing, waiting for other people's visions to appear.

Besides the three of them, the illusions of Deidara and the Red Sand Scorpion were the first to appear here.

The last one is Itachi Uchiha.

As for the illusions of Kakuzu, Hidan, and Loquat Juzo, they have yet to appear.

"It seems there are a few people missing this time."

The Red Sand Scorpion looked around.

Although due to distance, concentration, etc., the illusions of Akatsuki organization members will appear in order.

But no matter who he is, he will not let Payne go for too long.

After all, the Akatsuki organization can't convince these rebellious ninjas to join with just a few words.

Almost every invitation is accompanied by a battle.

As the leader, Payne has always had the strongest strength.

It is precisely because of this that every arrogant rebel will obey his leader.

But now...

Kakuzu, Hidan, and Loquat Juzo never showed up.

Especially Juzo.

His companion Uchiha Itachi has already arrived here.

Anyone can see that the situation is probably not very optimistic.

"Indeed, something happened, right? Hmm!" Deidara couldn't help complaining.

However, he did not regard Kakuzu and Hidan as his companions in his heart.

Even if they really failed their mission and were eliminated.

He won't feel sad either.

If you want to blame it, you can only blame their own lack of strength.

"Something did happen." Payne glanced at the Red Sand Scorpion and Deidara.

Then he turned to look at Itachi.

Although the immortal Hidan is still alive, he cannot contact him.

Payne no longer had much hope for the fate of this immortal duo.

But now that Itachi is back alive, he also wants to find out the cause of Loquat Juzo's death.

Itachi met Pain's gaze.

Then he sighed helplessly.

"Although we successfully sneaked into Konoha and approached the dungeon of the Konoha Police Department."

"But just when we were in contact with the Two-Tailed Jinchuuriki, people from the police department discovered us."

"In order to cover my retreat, Loquat Juzo chose to sacrifice himself."

Itachi's tone seemed very calm.

Although he is very grateful for everything Juzo has done for him, he has always been a man who hides his true feelings deep in his heart.

Even now, describe the death of Loquat Juzo to Pain.

He also acted calmly.

It seems to be telling a trivial matter that is insignificant.

"Is that so? Juuzang also died." On the other hand, Konan on the side received the confirmation from Itachi's mouth, and a trace of despair flashed in his eyes.

She will recognize every member who joins the Akatsuki organization from the bottom of her heart.

Treat them as your peers.

Now I heard the news that Loquat Shizang died.

Xiao Nan naturally had mixed feelings in her heart.

feel bad.

However, compared to the sacrifices of Kakuzu, Hidan and Loquat Juzo.

Payne cared more about another thing.

"So, even you failed the mission, Itachi."

Pain looked at Itachi and did not blame him for causing Juzo's death.

Instead, he asked if the second-tailed Jinchuuriki had been captured.

"Yeah." Itachi nodded. He didn't excuse himself or find any objective reasons.

He openly admitted the fact that the mission failed.

No matter what, the Akatsuki organization is currently short of manpower.

Even if the mission failed, it was impossible for Payne to punish Itachi for this matter.

The most important thing is that Payne is somewhat afraid of Itachi's strength.

"Then looking at it this way, those two freaks Kakuzu and Hidan have already failed." Seeing this, the Red Sand Scorpion simply started teasing.

But Itachi and Juzo were invading Konoha and going deep into the tiger's den.

It's no surprise that it failed.

But Kakuzu and Hidan were the seventh squad who were out on a mission in ambush.

One is a jounin, and there are three genin.

Really bad.

"Although I don't want to admit it, judging from the fact that I can't sense Kakuzu chakra, the mission must have failed."

Payne recognized the Red Sand Scorpion's point of view.

"However, the failure of this operation has nothing to do with me as the leader of the Akatsuki organization."

"I misjudged Konoha's overall strength."

In fact, when Nagato realized that the mission had failed.

There was a storm in his heart.

He never imagined that the current Konoha Village would be so amazingly strong.

At the same time, these two failures also completely gave up Nagato's idea of ​​sneaking into Konoha secretly.

In his opinion, if he wanted to snatch those three tailed beasts from Konoha.

We must start a war with Konoha.

Otherwise, any group of Akatsuki organization members.

It is difficult to complete the task in Konoha.

Then, after calming down a little, Nagato controlled Pain again and asked about the situation with the Red Sand Scorpion and Deidara.

"We have just arrived at the border of Sunagakure Village."

Hearing this, the Crimson Sand Scorpion told the current situation without thinking.

Although he has left Sand Hidden Village for many years, he still has spies loyal to him in Sand Hidden Village.

Using them, entering Sand Hidden Village is not difficult at all.

At the same time, the Red Sand Scorpion has also been investigated clearly.

"The current One-Tail Jinchuuriki is the son of the Fourth Kazekage Rasa."
To be continued...