Chapter twenty one - Amegakure and its God
I pithily but thoroughly recounted to Kakashi about Deidara and Sasori's fighting patterns and styles, plus the fact that they were on an urgent mission themselves. I also stated that the Akatuski base is very likely to be hidden in Amegakure, since they did come from that direction.
"It's so convenient for us that you've already know so much. I'll count on you...!" Said Kakashi as he starts to read his book again
"Hm, I guess this guy really is apathetic, I wonder how good he is as a Ninja.." I thought
It was almost two hours. The sky started to rain. Yonakamaru dived lower to avoid thunders. We flew into rainy clouds but we sensed there were numerous obstacles around, despite the fact that we couldn't see anything due to the thick clouds. Yonakamaru landed on something near him; it was too dangerous to fly anymore. We must find a way to repel the fogs and the clouds to continue our mission.
"Divine Wind Release!!!" my internal organs released big gusts of wind from my mouth, forming into several small tornadoes. The air rapidly cleared itself from the blinding clouds. The raining sky was still cold and gray. But, what we saw amazed us.
Sky-high gothic buildings congested in a city-like place. Colourful electrical lights shone everywhere. We never knew there was a hidden village as industrialized as this. The teeming rain all year round removed the luster from the metallic buildings. All there is left is gloominess. At this point, we were all soaking wet under the rain.
"This is..." Yamato was speechless
"The Akatsuki's base is in here..?" Mumbled Kakashi
I was pretty stupefied myself. "How do we begin our search?" I asked in a low voice, turning to Yamato, who was assigned to be the Captain.
"........."
"Oi, Yamato-san!" Kakashi gave Yamato a nudge that made him snapped out of his daydream
"Oh, excuse me... Well, how about we go down to do some information gathering with the locals?" Suggested Yamato
"We should take off our Konoha Ninja attires, in case enemies can recognize us" Kakashi said
In normal civilian clothes, the three of us went into a bar, subtly situated in an almost torn down district. We pretended to be normal customers, but actually we were keeping an eye on people that may "know lots of things". No results. We bought a second round of drinks.
The bar servant handed us our drinks and bended down to our table: "looking for someone?" He asked discreetly.
We were quite shocked by his question, to think that someone was able to tell what we're up to.
"You are not from this Village aren't you? I've been working here for many years now and I practically know everyone. I suggest you to quickly leave this place before it's too late." He whispered
"Wait, what are you talking about?!" Yamato immediately asked
"Pein-sama's rain can detect outsiders. You better leave before he hunts you down!"
"Who's Pein?" I asked
"He's the Village's Leader. Some people consider him God with omnipotent power. Quickly, please leave before it's too late!" The servant almost pleaded
"No, we're staying alright." Said Kakashi nonchalantly, sipping his drink. "If he comes to find us, then it will only save us the trouble to find him instead."
"Oi, Kakashi! Why do finding the Akatsuki's base has anything to do with this Village's leader?!" I objected
"Leaders always know something others don't. Asking him directly will save us hassle"
"Well guys, I hope you won't regret your choice..." Said the servant wearily and another customer called him away
"Com'on, enjoy your last drink, before Leader-sama come to find us." Kakashi said