In Konoha, This Naruto Has Decided To Take It Easy

"Oto, are you really going in?" Red Sparrow pulled the corner of Tayuya's clothes.

"Yeah." Tayuya, without much concern, gave a cold response and started walking toward the main group, her feet leaving muddy prints in the ground.

She wasn't naive. In a makeshift team of Rogue Shinobi like this, there was no real camaraderie. The men who approached her probably just wanted to sleep with her, and if it was the women, there was no way they wanted to be 'sisters'.

The group continued, entering the village along the outskirts of Amegakure. What lay before them was a forest of steel, with abandoned towers and buildings everywhere. The streets were wet and full of potholes.

The team, consisting of about thirty people, was divided into eight groups of four. Red Sparrow stuck close to Tayuya, and the two male Shinobi rounded out their team.

The four entered the village through Amegakure's sewer system and emerged in another part of the village, where the rain had stopped. Puddles on the ground reflected the towering structures around them, and the dense buildings gave off a stifling atmosphere.

Electric poles dotted the area, and tangled wires crisscrossed the gray sky. Amegakure's skyline was divided by these wires and buildings, appearing chaotic and rigid.

It felt like there were hidden eyes watching from every crack between the buildings, though upon closer inspection, it seemed like just an illusion.

"Does anyone else feel like we're being watched?" One of the male Shinobi in their group whispered.

"It's just your imagination." Tayuya spoke for the first time.

"I think someone might really be watching us." Red Sparrow said with a chuckle.

"Yeah, right." Tayuya ignored her and continued walking.

Even though she had sensed the danger looming around them, she chose to push forward. Retreating wasn't an option now. Since they were being watched anyway, moving forward was better than turning back.

As for the other three people in her team, she didn't trust them very much.

The damp air was oppressive, and Tayuya glanced up at the tallest tower in the village. The tall tower stands tall in the clouds, surrounded by white mist.

Atop that tower, Deva Path Pain stood by the massive windows, overlooking the entire Amegakure. He formed a hand seal, and the originally gray sky suddenly darkened.

Rain Tiger at Will Technique, this is one of Pain's Ninjutsu. Using the immense Chakra within Nagato's body, he condensed the rain clouds, mixing his Chakra into the rain.

As the rain fell, it connected with Pain's Chakra. As long as there are outsiders in the village, that is, abnormal Chakra, Pain can detect it immediately, so it can be said that the entire village were under constant surveillance.

"Intruders... ten, nineteen, thirty-four." Deva Path Pain murmured to himself.

"Just eliminate them all. For the time being, we can't determine their true motive for approaching Amegakure."

Konan stood on the side with a cold expression. The raindrops reflected in her emotionless eyes. From beginning to end, Konan did not look at Deva Path Pain at all, as if she were just an empty shell.

The rain fell like threads as a cold wind swept through the window.

"I'll handle the intruders on the west side." Konan said, her face peeling away like paper, and her whole body dissolved into countless sheets of paper that fluttered out the window.

"Then let's get rid of these annoying pests first." Deva Path Pain said icily, "These bugs… must all die!"

…

The first group of people who entered Amegakure had already bumped into Konan. Upon seeing the countless sheets of paper swirling in the air, which then formed into a cold, blue-haired woman, they were instantly terrified.

"What is that?!"

"Paper! Ah!! Watch out for the paper!"

Countless sheets of paper shot through the wind and rain like arrows, piercing one man's chest and abdomen. Blood erupted from his body as he died instantly.

The remaining few tried to retreat, desperately attempting to dodge the oncoming storm of paper. One of them was frantically forming hand seals and then spewed out a powerful Fire Release Ninjutsu from his mouths.

Flames roared through the rain, creating a mist of steam. Unfortunately, the moment the fire touched the papers, it was extinguished, unable to ignite Konan's body.

"Fire Release is ineffective against her! Run!"

The Shinobi who used the Fire Release Ninjutsu heard his companion's warning and tried to flee, but it was too late. The papers, fluttering like butterflies, sliced through his throat.

The remaining papers continued to swarm the others. Then, with a loud explosion, two more bodies burst apart in a shower of blood!

Konan's face showed no expression, her gaze was cold and indifferent.

It was as if she had not killed the four people just now, but just four insignificant bugs that were crushed accidentally.

In her view, anyone who invades Amegakure must be prepared for death.

After finishing the task, she left without a trace. The bloodstained paper scattered, turning white once again, and slowly returned to her side. Then, giant paper wings spread out, lifting her into the air.

"Next."

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On the other side...

Two teams who had been walking separately ended up crossed paths after walking around for a while. After a brief discussion, they decided to travel together. However, they hadn't gone far when they encountered Asura Path Pain, which the black windbreaker with red clouds pattern.

Asura Path Pain was based on a modified Puppet Master's body, and his entire body is covered with mechanical weapons, ranging from cold to heat-based weaponry.

He was tall and muscular, bald, and had metal rods piercing all over his body.

The eight Rogue Shinobi immediately became a little arrogant when they saw that there was only one person on the other side. One of the men stepped forward and was about to say something harsh, but before he could open his mouth, he saw the other party disappear in an instant.

The man's reaction was not slow, and he immediately retreated, but he was still a step too late.

A pair of large hands swiftly struck with tremendous force, accompanied by the sound of breaking wind. In an instant, the hands shifted from fists to palms, crushing the man's throat.

With a splutter, the man knelt in the rain, spitting out a mouthful of blood before dying.

Instant kill… The power of Asura Path was beyond everyone's expectations.

It was a simple Taijutsu, without any flashy Ninjutsu, but it was enough to instantly kill one Rogue Shinobi by breaking his throat, which leaves an even stronger visual impact.

Asura Path showed a smile of pleasure on his face, and the remaining men felt a chill down their spines. Feeling the other party's endless killing intent, these people realized that they could no longer retreat.

One of the Rogue Shinobi decisively launched an attack, spewing Wind Release Ninjutsu from his mouth. The wind blade, like a sharp blade, carried a fierce aura and slashed viciously towards Asura Path.

In an instant, the other six also moved, unleashing their strongest techniques. Fire Release, Water Release, Wind Release, and Earth Release surged forth together.

Asura Path didn't retreat, but instead advanced with a faint smile on his face. He suddenly had three heads and six arms, forming an armor of weaponry.

The mechanism on his head opened, and a laser cannon began charging. His wrist detached, releasing a barrage of missiles that shot toward the group.

At the same time, Asura Path advanced at an unimaginable speed, his body glowing with fiery light. The laser cannon and missiles fired simultaneously, directly obliterating the seven people.

Amidst the violent explosion, brilliant light burst forth, and beams of explosions lit up the sky above Amegakure. The nearby raindrops were instantly evaporated, only to be washed away by the falling rain again.

The deafening explosions drew the attention of other Rogue Shinobi's teams, but they were already powerless to help each other. Several other Pains appeared in front of these teams, cutting off their escape routes.