Chapter 104 : Abnormal Immortality!!

[After that, Kakuzu sought wealth, and Hidan sought sacrifices and later they perfectly cooperated to capture the Seven-Tails and Two-Tails jinchuriki one after another.] 

[In addition to capturing the tailed beasts, Kakuzu also had the task of raising funds for the organization.] 

[After killing the monk from the Fire Temple, worth thirty million ryo, he traveled a long distance to exchange the corpse for money.] 

"Hmm? They actually killed the monk?" 

They had already learned about the Akatsuki's plans to capture the tailed beasts through Orochimaru's account. 

This was one of the main reasons why the Fifth Hokage Jiraiya and the Third Hokage designated the Akatsuki as enemies. 

If the Akatsuki were to collect the tailed beasts, they would eventually confront Konoha. 

After all, the Nine-Tails jinchuriki was in Konoha. 

They couldn't just hand Naruto Uzumaki over to the Akatsuki to avoid conflict, could they? 

What would that make Konoha? 

Thus, the conflict between the two sides was fundamentally irreconcilable. 

When the Akatsuki officially began to capture the tailed beasts, it was also when Konoha would confront them. 

"Lord Fifth, Jiraya, the monk is my friend. I want to invite him to stay in our village for a while." 

Asuma really wanted to protect his friend, but he didn't know the time point happening on the screen. 

He could only invite the monk to Konoha to stay for a while to assess the situation and discreetly reveal some information about Kakuzu and Hidan, hoping to save the monk's life. 

"You can let the monk stay in the village for a while, but not in Konoha's name. Do you understand?" 

"The village needs to be low-profile; I understand this point." 

"As long as you understand." 

[While exchanging money, Hidan couldn't stand the smell of corpses in the Bounty Station and left first.] 

[Meanwhile, Kakuzu ignored the harsh environment, enjoying the pleasure of the counting the cash, while complaining that Hidan had no taste.] 

[Until Kakuzu left the Bounty Station with some cash, he stepped out and found the brat Hidan fighting with Asuma Sarutobi's team.] 

"What's going on? How did I end up fighting Hidan?" 

Asuma was just thinking about how to discreetly reveal information about Hidan and Kakuzu to the monk. Before he could think of a way, he saw himself fighting Hidan. 

This was like getting involved in a drama he was watching. 

"I wonder if I can bring Shikamaru and the others and capture Hidan and Kakuzu back to Konoha." 

"I don't think the chances are high." 

"Is that so?" 

Seeing Kakashi shake his head, Asuma wasn't angry. Instead, he asked with interest, "Why do you say that?" 

"Intuition."

"...Well, I shouldn't have asked you."

Asuma fell silent and turned back to the light screen.

In fact, many people shared Kakashi's thoughts.

Jiraiya, the Third Hokage, Orochimaru, and even Kurenai Yūhi believed that Asuma's team didn't stand much of a chance.

Hidan's immortality was one thing, but Kakuzu's strength was very formidable.

With five hearts of different chakras attributes, Kakuzu had the ability to use all five elemental ninjutsu.

At the same time, because of his five hearts, Kakuzu essentially had five lives.

Fighting him without knowing this information would likely result in a huge loss.

"I hope the light screen shows this battle and doesn't skip it like when Pain 'invited' Kakuzu."

[The main stage for this round is Hidan, while what Kakuzu craves most is still Asuma, worth thirty-five million ryo.]

[You can exchange money right at the entrance of the Bounty Station; it doesn't take a second to recover corpses. If you're my brother, come and chop me!]

[Hidan's "luck" made Kakuzu unable to help but tease him.]

["Could it be that you've now found a connection with money and know the taste of earning money?"]

After a fight, Hidan had his head chopped off by Asuma. 

Asuma: Haha, I'm still pretty strong.

[At this moment, Kakuzu showcased his secret technique, sewing Hidan's head back on like a street fighter.]

"Hiss~ This immortality really is something; even with his head chopped off, he doesn't die?"

Honestly, the Third Hokage and the others had their own speculations about Hidan's immortality.

Taken literally, it meant he wouldn't die no matter what.

But when they actually saw Hidan's head cut off and him still alive, they were shocked and gasped.

"What a monster."

"Exactly. No wonder they're called the Zombie Duo in the Akatsuki. One has five lives, and the other doesn't die even with his head cut off. The name for this duo really fits."

"With Hidan not dying like this, it seems Asuma is in serious trouble."

Everyone nodded.

If Asuma had killed Hidan, their team would only have to face Kakuzu.

Even if Asuma's team wasn't a match for Kakuzu, they should still be able to retreat safely.

Unfortunately, Hidan wasn't killed, and Asuma had to face both monsters at once, putting him in a very unfavorable position.

[After stitching Hidan's head back on, Kakuzu used one hand to suppress Konoha's two great gatekeepers.]

[Just as Asuma was dealt with by Hidan, Kakuzu was distracted by the special Jonin Izumo Kamizuki's crows, allowing him to take the opportunity to strike at Kakuzu's head with a black blade.]

"What? I'm dead already?"

Looking at the image on the screen, seeing himself lying on the ground with blood at the corner of his mouth, Asuma's expression was filled with disbelief.

After all, he was an elite Jonin. He believed that even facing Kakuzu and Hidan, he could confidently retreat unharmed.

But then the scene changed, and he was dead just like that.

This death seemed a bit hasty.

By the way, where's the battle scene?

Why not show the actual fight? At least let us see what techniques Hidan used and how I died! Not even revealing this information is just stingy of the light screen.

"Ah~"

Asuma's death made everyone sigh, regretting not being able to see the specific battle process.

"After all, this episode is about Kakuzu; Hidan is just a side character. It's understandable that they wouldn't show the battle scenes."

"At least we have a general idea of Hidan's immortality and his Curse abilities; it's not a total loss."

"True enough."

The Third Hokage nodded in agreement and then looked at Asuma, wanting to say something.

"Old man, what do you want to say?"

"Never mind, I have nothing to say."

"Come on, don't leave me hanging. Just say it."

"Alright, but you asked me to say it."

"Stop stalling and just say it already."

"Okay, starting tomorrow, I'll personally supervise your training so you don't end up dead outside the village."

Asuma was completely stunned. If he had known it would turn out this way, he wouldn't have let the Third Hokage speak.

"No, old man, I'm already an adult. Do I really need your supervision for training? Aren't you afraid I'll be laughed at by Kakashi and the others?"

Hearing this, the Third Hokage looked at Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, will you laugh at him?"

Kakashi's mouth twitched slightly as he replied, "I'm a mature Jonin of Konoha. No matter how funny it is, I won't laugh... unless I can't help it."

"Hahahaha~"

Asuma: ??? 

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