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Chapter 351 The Angels of Akatsuki
Like a ghost, Hyuga Kanan silently slipped into the towering, mysterious tower. He moved with the agility of a cheetah and the lightness of a swallow, each step seemingly blending into the darkness, attracting no attention.
However, when he stepped inside the tower, the sight before him made him pause for a moment, then a bitter smile appeared on his face. A graceful woman, like a fairy descending to earth, floated in mid-air. From her back sprouted a pair of enormous wings woven from countless thin sheets of paper, which rustled softly in the wind, making her appear like an angel. Even more chilling was the woman's gaze; it was as cold and piercing as icy stars, fixed intently on Hyuga Kanan, as if trying to see through his very soul.
"I have always firmly believed that with my unparalleled skill in concealment, there is absolutely no way anyone could have discovered my infiltration! But how exactly did you detect my infiltration?" Hyuga Kanan slowly suppressed the bitter smile on his face, his tone as calm as a still pond, yet it subtly revealed a hint of confusion and bewilderment.
He simply couldn't understand how these people had managed to track his movements. After all, Hyuga Kanan had absolute confidence in his concealment technique! Moreover, the kind of ninjutsu they had just used—the ability to blend into the rain and detect others undetected—shouldn't have been able to distinguish him from ordinary villagers at all! Could it be… that they possessed some unknown special ability or classified information? Once this thought surfaced, it spread rapidly like wildfire, making Hyuga Kanan's already tense nerves even more strained.
Suspended in mid-air, Konan was also filled with astonishment, her heart churning with turmoil! Just moments before, she had received an urgent order from Pain, demanding she rush to this location and do everything in her power to stop the enemy's invasion! This sudden mission caught her off guard, but as a member of Akatsuki, she knew the weight of her responsibility and dared not slacken in the slightest. At this moment, relying on wings formed by her special Paper Release technique, she floated in mid-air, her gaze fixed firmly on the infiltrating Hyuga Kanan, as if trying to see through the endless void to discern Kanan's every move. The wind whistled past her ears, ruffling her hair, but it could not shake her resolute heart. Konan took a deep breath, silently telling herself: no matter how powerful the enemy, she must never retreat! Because she bore the mission of protecting Nagato and safeguarding peace.
"How on earth did you manage to detect my sneaking in? You know, I'm extremely confident in my ability to conceal myself! I've always been able to approach my targets undetected, thanks to my excellent stealth skills and experience. Logically, this time shouldn't be an exception; you shouldn't have been able to detect me!" Hyuga Kanan thought to himself, but since things had come to this, he decided to relax and let go of his tension. After all, he was already completely exposed, and continuing to suppress the surging energy within him was futile.
Konan of Akatsuki remained silent, her eyes cold and unresponsive. Faced with this potential threat to Nagato's safety, she held only one firm thought—to eliminate him completely! This would not only ensure Nagato's safety but also guarantee that the secrets of Akatsuki's crucial core base would never be leaked to the outside world, thus preventing the entire organization from falling into a massive crisis.
In this turbulent and unpredictable ninja world, the slightest disturbance can trigger a massive upheaval. As a member of the Akatsuki, Konan deeply understands the immense responsibility of protecting her organization and comrades. At this moment, scenes of fighting alongside Nagato flashed through her mind; the hardships they had shared had forged a deep trust and bond between them. Now, someone dared to challenge that trust, attempting to endanger Nagato's life, and Konan would not stand idly by.
She gripped the paper flower tightly in her hand, as if it were a sharp blade capable of cutting through any obstacle. Each petal contained her boundless killing intent, waiting for the opportune moment to unleash a storm of attacks on the enemy. In her eyes, this person was a ticking time bomb, and if not eliminated in time, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, no matter the cost, Konan was determined to eradicate this potential threat completely to maintain the stability and peace of the Akatsuki organization.
Hyuga Kanan turned his gaze to Konan, a hint of expectation and doubt in his eyes. However, Konan remained silent, seemingly unwilling to answer his question. Seeing this, Hyuga Kanan frowned slightly, but quickly smiled knowingly, deciding not to press the matter further. After all, she was now his enemy, and it was perfectly normal for her not to answer his questions.
Although he wasn't particularly afraid of the powerful members of Akatsuki, Hyuga Kanan harbored a deep-seated worry—the fear of attracting the attention of the legendary Sage of Six Paths. He had poured countless efforts into finding this secluded and exquisite training ground; if he were to be discovered by the Sage of Six Paths due to carelessness, not only would this sanctuary be destroyed, but his years of painstaking cultivation could also be ruined. Thinking of this, Hyuga Kanan felt a chill of fear and secretly resolved to be extra careful from now on, ensuring that nothing could affect his training progress. Only by continuously improving his strength could he remain invincible in this world full of dangers and challenges.
Konan knew the situation was urgent and allowed no time to waste. Her gaze was fixed firmly ahead, and she made a silent vow: she must swiftly eliminate this daring individual who had infiltrated Amegakure! She couldn't allow him to continue spying on Akatsuki's secrets. Every moment of delay could give the enemy an opening, potentially ruining the entire plan.
Konan's figure flashed, moving through the darkness like a ghost. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, the tense atmosphere suffocating. However, Konan was not consumed by fear; instead, she became even calmer and more composed. Without hesitation, she launched her attack, her paper blade transforming into a fierce storm that swept towards her target. At the same time, she chanted incantations, unleashing powerful ninjutsu, attempting to crush her enemy in one fell swoop.
Countless sheets of paper seemed to come alive, gathering together at an astonishing speed to instantly form incredibly sharp shuriken! These paper weapons gleamed with a cold light, carrying a fierce aura, and rushed towards Hyuga Kanan like a surging torrent.
In the blink of an eye, countless shuriken completely enveloped the area where Hyuga Kanan was located. Each piece of paper contained immense power and killing intent; they were tightly interwoven, impenetrable, leaving Hyuga Kanan nowhere to escape, let alone any room to dodge. At this moment, he was like someone trapped in an inescapable cage, forced to watch helplessly as the dense, overwhelming shuriken drew ever closer.
Hyuga Kanan's previously relaxed brows were now tightly furrowed, but his eyes showed no sign of panic. On the contrary, a calm and resolute light quietly emerged from the depths of his eyes.
Just then, a powerful energy surged through his body like a raging torrent. This power was like a giant beast that had been imprisoned for a long time and finally broke free of its restraints, carrying boundless might and ferocity, making people take notice.
Without hesitation, Hyuga Kanan raised his right hand and aimed it at the paper shuriken hurtling towards him at an astonishing speed. With a sudden swing of his arm, an extremely sharp gust of wind roared forth!
This powerful gust of wind, like a ferocious dragon, coiled and lunged forward, its claws outstretched. Wherever it passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting sharp, piercing shrieks. At the same time, the surrounding dust, as if drawn by some mysterious force, rose into the air, instantly forming a thick, oppressive cloud of dust.
When the fierce wind collided head-on with the paper shuriken, a loud "bang" resounded, and the entire space seemed to tremble. Countless pieces of paper scattered like snowflakes, and the once menacing paper shuriken, ravaged by the wind, completely lost control and fell helplessly to the ground.
In an instant, light burst forth, and explosions resounded. Konan launched another direct attack, engaging Hyuga Kanan in a breathtaking battle. The two exchanged blows, neither giving an inch, and for a time, it was impossible to determine a victor. But Konan showed no sign of backing down; she gritted her teeth and threw herself wholeheartedly into this life-or-death struggle.
The battle was incredibly fierce, like a raging storm! Surprisingly, Konan almost completely controlled the situation. She moved with ghostly agility, constantly unleashing various strange and powerful paper-based ninjutsu, seemingly turning the entire space into her domain.
Countless pieces of paper danced in the air like fluttering butterflies, but they were far from ordinary paper. These pieces of paper contained boundless power and ever-changing skills, sometimes transforming into sharp blades that hurtled towards Hyuga Kanan; sometimes turning into sturdy shields to block the opponent's attacks; and sometimes even transforming into giant paper birds and paper dragons to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.
Whether on the ground, in the air, or in any corner, Konan skillfully uses Paper Release ninjutsu to launch attacks, leaving Hyuga Kanan nowhere to escape. Each attack carries a sharp momentum and ingenious calculation, forcing Hyuga Kanan to expend some energy to deal with this overwhelming barrage of attacks.