manynovel Chapter 74 Staying in Amegakure
Chapter 74 Staying in Amegakure
Who is this person? Itachi Uchiha pondered for a moment.
With a seemingly casual glance, Itachi Uchiha had already taken in August's physical features without making a sound.
He appears to be around the same age as the former Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
However, compared to Hiruzen Sarutobi, this suddenly appearing stranger was clearly taller and stronger. He only showed the composure and strength bestowed by the years, but not the aging and weakness of old age.
He didn't look like a simple guy. Uchiha Itachi remained outwardly calm, but his mind was racing.
While Itachi Uchiha was instinctively gathering information, Hidan was already yelling at Kisame: "Kisame, what are you saying! Let me tell you, don't let his age fool you, he's ridiculously strong! They're both old men, but he's stronger than Kakuzu!"
Kisame feigned surprise, but in reality, he remained completely unmoved.
Nonsense, even a fool could see that you two were defeated.
Kakuzu's black mask concealed his expression, making it impossible to tell whether his face had darkened.
He looked down at his tattered Akatsuki robe and walked silently toward the Akatsuki base.
Seeing his partner leave first, the boisterous Hidan gritted his teeth and glared at August before reluctantly following Kakuzu away.
Hidan was furious but helpless, unable to defeat Hidan in a fight or kill him.
Pain calmly addressed Kisame and Itachi, saying, "This is August. Like Mavis, he will be staying with Akatsuki for a while."
After glancing at the silent August, Payne thought for a moment and said to Kisame, "Kisame, you can introduce the situation inside the base to August."
Kisame's personality is considered one of the more amiable types within the Akatsuki organization. He is strong enough and meticulous, and it's convenient for him to keep an eye on August.
He let Xiao Nan approach Mavis because Mavis is a woman, making communication easier, and Mavis does have a friendly charm that makes people feel at ease. That's why he felt comfortable letting Xiao Nan try to make contact with her.
As for August, he was equally powerful. Pain was really worried about Konan contacting both of them at the same time, so it was better to leave it to Kisame. Pain silently gave himself a thumbs up for his decision.
Kisame glanced at Payne with some surprise, then at August, and smiled with interest, replying, "Alright, leave it to me, Boss."
As he spoke, Kisame glanced at August's bare upper body and said, "August, right? I'm Kisame Hoshigaki. Come with me, I'll find you one of my coats to change into."
August looked up at the man with the somewhat unusual appearance and said calmly, "Then I'll trouble you."
With that, he followed Kisame into the base.
Now, the only people left present are Pain, Konan, Mavis, and Itachi Uchiha.
At that moment, Itachi watched August's departing figure and suddenly asked, "Mavis, is he like you?"
Are they also from another world?
Mavis, who understood the meaning behind Itachi Uchiha's words, scratched her head in distress and said, "Yes, he and I come from the same world. In fact, we were enemies before we came to this world. He was Zeref's subordinate."
Enemy, or Zeref's subordinate? Itachi Uchiha's heart skipped a beat. Could someone who could easily defeat Hidan and Kakuzu be merely Zeref's subordinate? Just how strong was Zeref?
Having considered this point, Itachi Uchiha didn't voice it aloud. Instead, he asked, "Then why did he stay with Akatsuki? And he doesn't seem to have any hostility towards you?"
When Itachi asked this question, Pain and Konan, who were standing nearby, also looked over, as they had the same question.
Mebius looked even more troubled when faced with three pairs of questioning eyes.
At this moment, she also had a look of doubt on her face, and said, "I don't know why he stayed in Akatsuki. I thought he would go to find Zeref as soon as possible."
Seeing that even Mavis couldn't figure out August's purpose, Payne's eyes darkened slightly, and he suddenly wondered if leaving August, whose purpose was unclear, in Amegakure was the right choice.
But what's done is done, and there's no point in thinking about it anymore.
Pain pondered for a moment, then decisively said to Itachi, "Itachi, during this time, you and Kisame are responsible for monitoring August and finding out his purpose!"
Upon hearing that August was Zeref's subordinate, Itachi Uchiha, who also wanted to find out information about August and Zeref, readily agreed: "I understand, Pain."
……
At this moment, in Kisame's room, August, who had already put on a large outer robe, thanked Kisame and said, "Thank you."
At this moment, August had already shed his possession by evil thoughts, and his crimson skin had returned to normal.
Donning a loose outer robe, paired with long, wavy white hair and a beard, Auguste looked like a kind old man—except for his exceptionally strong and imposing appearance.
"Dong dong!"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. The knock was gentle and soothing, seemingly revealing the knocker's refinement and politeness.
At this time, there is probably only one person who would come looking for him in this Akatsuki base.
"Itachi, come in."
Kisame called out towards the door, then sat down on the stool and placed his scrolls, shuriken, and other equipment on the desk next to him.
For these rogue ninjas, although they joined the Akatsuki organization without much sincerity, they could at least relax a little and adjust their state of mind within this base.
Always on guard outside, even powerful individuals like them sometimes feel a bit tired.
Upon hearing Kisame's voice, the door opened, and sure enough, it was Itachi Uchiha standing outside.
As soon as Itachi Uchiha entered, he saw Augustus, whose skin color had suddenly changed and whose circles and lines on his face had disappeared, and his heart stirred.
It seems that what happened just now was some kind of special state during combat?
While thinking this to himself, Itachi remained outwardly calm and said, "Pain just said that if you need anything during this time, August, you can directly contact me and Kisame. Let me introduce myself, I am Uchiha Itachi."
Looking at the handsome young man in front of him, who appeared even more striking against Kisame's backdrop, August chuckled, "Such blatant surveillance, huh? But don't worry, as I've said before, I have no interest in either the Akatsuki or the ninja world."
Hearing August's answer, Itachi Uchiha remained noncommittal. He raised his eyes, met August's gaze, and asked in a cryptic tone, "So, why did you stay in Akatsuki?"
"Is it for Mavis, or for Jelf?"
Uchiha Itachi, who had been staring intently at August, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
When he mentioned Mavis and Jelf, August's pupils flickered, and then a terrifying aura enveloped the entire room.
At this moment, not only Itachi Uchiha, but even Kisame sitting to the side felt his hair stand on end. Such a strong sense of oppression!
Just as Kisame Hoshigaki was about to reach out and grasp Samehada, August had suddenly regained his composure.
Kisame Hoshigaki and Uchiha both breathed a sigh of relief, and some cold sweat even appeared on their backs.
"It seems you know something about His Majesty. Did you hear it from Mavis?"
Auguste said, "Don't try to test me with your ulterior motives, and don't be so bold as to test His Majesty and Mavis."
"Your Majesty and Mavis may not mind, but I will not allow it!"