Chapter 202: Akatsuki Organization Robs Yan's Squad!

At this time, Kakashi was in a dark place mentally.

He was cold to everyone, speaking only when necessary.

Who would have thought he could chat with Shisui?

Meanwhile, Utatane Koharu was communicating with the people transporting the supplies.

Yan, on the other hand, was the last to arrive.

After finishing her conversation with the transport team, Utatane Koharu looked at Yan with a bit of concern, fearing he might deliberately make things difficult for her.

Surprisingly, noticing her gaze, Yan smiled faintly and nodded:

"Elder, are we ready to depart?"

Utatane Koharu, who was prepared for a confrontation, paused for a few seconds and then slowly said:

"I've already coordinated with the transport team. Since everyone is here, let's set off."

Yan knew exactly what Utatane Koharu was thinking.

The group followed the transport team out of the village, with Utatane Koharu leading the way and Yan, Shisui, and Kakashi bringing up the rear.

Although the medical supplies were valuable, they were easy to transport and wouldn't slow down the team.

However, compared to traveling light, the speed was still relatively slow.

"Elder, is there something wrong with these supplies?"

Seeing Yan constantly watching the transport team, Shisui was puzzled.

Kakashi also looked over curiously.

"No the supplies are fine."

Yan maintained a steady pace and thought for a moment before saying:

"I was just curious. These medical supplies are so valuable and not very bulky. We shouldn't need a transport team; a few sealing scrolls would suffice."

Using a transport team for something that could be handled with a few sealing scrolls seemed a bit excessive.

Perhaps because she had authority or because Yan was being friendly, Utatane Koharu was in a good mood and turned her head to answer Yan's question.

"Although many medical supplies use convenient sealing scrolls, the scrolls are very expensive.

Since we're heading to the Land of Thunder and passing through the Land of Iron, we sent a transport team.

Although it's slower, it saves a lot of money."

In other words, the village was short on funds and needed to save where they could. How much does a transport team's mission pay?

Do you know how much a sealing scroll costs?

Hearing this, the transport team members looked embarrassed.

It was true, but it didn't sound good, giving the impression that ordinary ninjas were worth less than a sealing scroll.

Unfortunately, Utatane Koharu, who had been in a high position for a long time, didn't care about the feelings of these lower-level ninjas.

In her view, the village issued the mission, the ninja team accepted it, became the transport team, and got paid for their work. It was all for the village.

If every time she takes an action and she had to consider the feelings of lower-level ninjas, the village wouldn't get anything done and would just cater to them all day.

Yan sympathetically glanced at the transport team members and quickly changed the subject to avoid further awkwardness.

On the road at the border of the Land of Fire, Kakuzu complained incessantly:

"Those bounty hunters are charging higher and higher fees. They dare to sell inaccurate information at such high prices."

For Kakuzu, who only cared about making money, taking money from him was like taking his life.

"If we didn't argue about these trivial matters, we might have completed more tasks and earned more money."

Biwa Juzo, carrying the Kubikiribocho, weakly retorted. Kakuzu was good at everything, except he was obsessed with money.

"Sasori, how about we switch? You team up with Kakuzu?"

Due to Orochimaru's defection, Sasori, who was still in the Land of Fire, temporarily joined Kakuzu's squad. Along with him was his new partner, a rogue ninja named Dai.

They were currently under evaluation.

Orochimaru's defection had some impact on Akatsuki. To recruit more members, Black Zetsu was running around the world, collecting information.

Unfortunately, suitable candidates were rare.

Even among S-rank rogue ninjas, their strength varied. Plus, Akatsuki was always undertaking dangerous and reckless missions. Many new members died before passing the evaluation period.

Sasori coldly glanced at Biwa Juzo without saying a word.

Kakuzu, however, encouraged, "If you can convince the leader, I don't mind."

"...."

Recalling the leader, Pain, Biwa Juzo shivered and quickly shook his head:

"Forget it, let's wait until more new members join."

"By the way, who is our target?"

"A batch of important medical supplies being sent from Konohagakure to the Land of Iron. These are valuable items that the organization needs."

The world of Naruto is a bizarre and distorted place.

In the hands of the strong, various precious equipment and medicines can be used as they please, without worrying about their source.

But in the circles of ordinary people and lower-level ninjas, medical supplies are outrageously expensive.

Akatsuki might not need these supplies, but Amegakure Village does.

"It seems there are quite a few spies in Konohagakure."

Recalling the previous information, Biwa Juzo laughed triumphantly.

Two pieces of information from the bounty office caused a major upheaval in Konohagakure.

The aftershocks of the upheaval hadn't even ended, and the spies in Konohagakure were already active again, even obtaining such important information in advance.

"Hmph!"

Sasori, who had been silent, expressed his displeasure.

At this moment, he was annoyed at the mention of Konohagakure.

Because of Orochimaru's mission failure and his defection, Sasori hadn't found Orochimaru's whereabouts yet.

As a result, he was also punished, and the organization reduced the supply of puppet materials.

Sasori was unhappy, while Biwa Juzo laughed carelessly. Fortunately, he still had some sense.

Kakuzu, although he liked to attack his companions, had his limits.

Money and hearts—if they didn't meet the criteria, he wouldn't bother.

Sasori was different. He would silently attack you, and you wouldn't even know what offended him.

Although the transport team's speed was slow, they traveled non-stop and reached the border in two days. The journey was peaceful, with no one foolish enough to challenge them.

Once they crossed the border, they would enter the Land of Iron. Half a day's time would complete the mission, and then they would head straight to the Land of Thunder.

"Who would have thought that escorting a mission would lead us to encounter some tough characters."

The team was forced to stop, and Yan looked with interest at the Akatsuki members standing in the middle of the road, as if declaring, "This road is mine, and this tree is mine."

"Akatsuki!!"

Due to Orochimaru's betrayal, the Akatsuki organization was no longer so mysterious to Konohagakure. At least they knew what clothes they wore and who the members were.

The atmosphere became tense as a few Akatsuki members blocked the road.

"Transport team, fall back!"

Utatane Koharu coldly stared at the Akatsuki members and directly ordered the transport team to retreat.

"You are members of the Akatsuki, right? Kakuzu? Biwa Juzo? And Sasori?"

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