On the other side, Zabuza dragged the former Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han, to a small town, and casually left him at a household, telling them to take care of Han and keep him alive. That could be considered as doing his utmost, right?
Then, he found some people in the town, directly threatened them to search for the Four-Tails' Jinchuriki, Roshi, and told them what Roshi looked like.
Of course, he didn't just threaten, he also promised a great reward. He wasn't as soft-hearted as God King. After all, this country was so large, searching for someone alone would be too difficult.
And he wasn't familiar with the country either. If the locals looked for him, it would definitely be easier. Even so, it would probably take a long time. There was no other way, this was all he could do.
As for those who were threatened and promised rewards, they didn't feel any dissatisfaction in their hearts. Because finding the person the other side is looking for means being able to obtain 200,000 taels.
This is quite a large amount. This money is enough for them to use for several years. As long as they find the location, it's enough.
To be honest, this is an opportunity for them. If they find him, they won't have to worry for years.
Under heavy rewards, there will definitely be brave people, so they're using all kinds of methods to inquire. A few days later, a civilian in a town successfully got news about Old Purple and excitedly came in front of Zabuza.
"Sir, I already know the person's location."
Zabuza's expression showed a bit of joy. "Speak. Where?"
Although it took a few days, being able to find him in such a short time was considered extremely lucky.
The civilian directly said, "He's in a small village over 15 km northeast of this town."
"The person I found looks very similar to the appearance you described. I think he should be the one you're looking for, sir."
After hearing this, Zabuza thought the distance wasn't too far.
"Are you sure it's a man wearing purple clothes and chest armor, with hair tied in small bunches like a ponytail, and a big beard?"
The civilian who came to report the news said affirmatively, "I'm sure."
After hearing that, Zabuza took out a small pouch.
"Here, this is 200,000 ryo. If you dare lie to me, I'll take your dog life even if I have to chase you to the ends of the earth."
Hearing Zabuza's words, the civilian was frightened and hurriedly said, "Sir, I definitely wouldn't deceive you, please rest assured."
Only then did Zabuza truly give him the pouch.
Looking at the man's expression, it didn't seem like he was lying. A civilian couldn't possibly have such great acting skills.
Next, he should quickly go and inform God King, but he didn't know where God King had gone after these past few days.
Of course, he wasn't worried that God King would be in danger in Iwagakure.
What he was worried about was that he didn't have the strength to take down the Four-Tails Tailed Beast that God King needed. He didn't have that kind of combat power.
If he arrived too late, then maybe the Four-Tails Jinchuriki would have changed locations, and they'd have to spend time searching again.
And the Four-Tails Jinchuriki would definitely be a powerful ninja, not someone like a civilian who stays in the same area.
———
At this time, in Amegakure, atop a huge tower, an orange-haired man in red-cloud black robes looked at a woman in the same outfit with blue hair beside him.
"Konan, go out of the village and head to Takigakure to check on the situation."
"Kakuzu, Kisame, and Jūzō, those three guys went to capture the Tailed Beast in Takigakure and still haven't returned."
"Based on the time, they should've been back by now. I don't know if something happened."
"Okay." Konan nodded in agreement. She was also a bit worried. With those three's strength, especially with Kakuzu personally leading the team to Takigakure, it shouldn't have taken so long.
Even though Takigakure's location is very mysterious, Kakuzu is a defected ninja from there, so he wouldn't need to spend time finding the place.
Takigakure is no longer the powerful hidden village it once was. Even if the three of them went up against the Takigakure of the past, they should still have had a chance to capture the Jinchuriki and retreat safely. Let alone now, when Takigakure is just a small hidden village.
Since it concerns a Tailed Beast, she had to go out herself.
Nagato wasn't suitable for long-distance movement. Back then, he had been injured by the schemes of Danzo and Hanzo, those two sinister guys, explosives injured his legs, and the Rinnegan's use placed an even heavier burden on his body, further weakening his physical ability.
Pain looked at Konan. "I'll have to trouble you to go. Be careful. If anything happens, come back and inform me immediately. I'll go personally."
Konan was now his only cherished companion. He didn't want anything to happen to her.
Konan nodded. "Don't worry, I will. Then I'll leave right now."
Right after, her body broke into sheets of paper and flew out of the room.
Outside, they reassembled into a paper crane, and Konan stood inside it.
The paper crane flew in the air directly toward the northwest.
Takigakure was in the southwest of Amegakure. Both countries were small, and the distance wasn't too far. With a day or two's effort, she should be able to arrive.
———
On the other side, in a small village in the Land of Earth, in a remote corner, a man with purplish-red hair was drinking alone.
It was none other than Iwagakure's Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi.
After leaving Iwagakure, not having to see that old man Onoki made him feel extremely comfortable. That guy's personality clashed with his far too much. Here, he could even train and strengthen his power.
As he drank his wine, a group of people slowly entered the village.
Leading them was the floating old man Onoki, along with the burly Akatsuchi and the little girl Kurotsuchi. Behind the three were several Iwagakure ninjas.
When Roshi saw these guys, he glanced at them and then turned his head away in slight disgust. He continued drinking from his wine gourd. He didn't want to pay them any attention.
Onoki, flying in the air, saw Roshi's attitude and figured he was still angry. Ever since they had a big argument last time, Roshi had left in anger.
Honestly, if he wasn't older and of a senior generation, he wouldn't have been able to hold back either. But now wasn't the time to argue.
He flew next to Roshi. "Roshi, I've come to ask you to return to the village. You must've heard about Uchiha Madara reappearing in the world, right? It's too dangerous for you to stay outside the village."
Hearing Onoki's voice behind him, Roshi immediately stopped drinking and turned around with a confused look on his face.
"Huh? What are you talking about? I've been in this small village, so I don't know about that news."
"But you actually believe such a false rumor? Getting senile, aren't you?"
He didn't want to return to the village to face that stubborn Onoki. It was much more relaxing here than back there.
Onoki, hearing Roshi's words, almost couldn't contain his temper.
His face looked a bit ugly. This bastard was so disrespectful, not even a trace of basic manners. But for the sake of the village's Tailed Beast safety, he had to lower his head.
"Roshi, this is not some fake rumor. Uchiha Madara has started collecting Tailed Beasts. Even the Eight-Tails from Kumogakure has already been taken. The next target is you."
To make this guy return to the village, he had no choice but to say that.
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