Chapter 180 The consequences of betrayal

Sai still put on that smile and said, "From the moment you found me, my mission was a complete failure. I can't fight you alone. Since you already know so much, there is no point in me hiding it any further." This was very direct, making Yamato and Sakura willing to believe it. Sai paused for a moment and continued, "We plan to destroy the current Konoha. In order to destroy Konoha and join forces with Orochimaru, my real mission is to create an opportunity for the two sides to join forces."

After hearing Sai's words, both Sakura and Yamato basically believed them, just like a criminal who was caught and gave up resistance and confessed all the facts. Sakura said, "Do you know what you are doing?" Sai did not show any emotion, and continued, "This is not the only thing. I have to secretly pass on the information about Orochimaru to Danzo. In other words, my colleague is responsible for the task of being a spy."

Yamato pointed at Sai with a kunai and said, "Keep talking and tell us all the facts." Sakura said, "In other words, you wanted to join forces with Orochimaru while trying to take the initiative to attack him. It's such a dangerous mission." Sai said, "Because once Konoha is destroyed, Orochimaru will definitely betray us. This is also for us to maintain our advantage."

Sai's words almost matched what Sakura and Captain Yamato had inferred. Yamato said, "I see." Sakura said, "Danzo wants to take Konoha for himself, so he sent you alone to carry out this mission?" Sai said, "The information I wrote with ink will turn into small physical animals, and I can also transmit information to the outside world. It is precisely because I have this ability that I was chosen to carry out this mission."

Sakura said anxiously: "If Konoha is destroyed, more people will die. Do you know what you are doing?" Sakura looked very anxious when she spoke, and it was obvious that she wanted to persuade Sai. But Sai said calmly: "What can I say about you? This is a mission." After hearing what Sai said, Sakura lowered her head and said: "Sai, you..."

Sai interrupted Sakura and said, "There is one more thing I want to clarify. The name Sai was given to me because of this mission. I am no one. I am just the hands and feet of Lord Danzo. I don't exist at all, so no matter what you say to me is meaningless." When saying these words, Sai still had that fake smile on his face, as if he had no emotion at all.

Sakura felt a little regretful and lowered her head, but accidentally saw Sai holding the album tightly. Sakura said, "If that's the case, why do you cherish the album so much?" Sai's expression changed obviously when she said this. He suddenly opened his eyes and raised his hand to look at the album.

Seeing this, Sakura said, "The two people on the cover are you and your brother you once talked about. Why do you cherish that art book so much? Because it is the only thing that can prove your existence. You haven't abandoned feelings like you said. Even a ninja cannot completely abandon feelings. Otherwise, when I gave you the art book just now, you wouldn't even say thank you. You must feel relieved to have the art book that proves your existence back. The reason you can't give up this art book is because the bond between you and your brother is so important to you that it cannot be erased."

Sai held the collection, seeming to be thinking about something. It was certain that Sakura's words had touched his heart. He murmured two words: "Bonds." Captain Yamato raised his kunai and said, "I'm sorry, we have already read the contents of the collection. Only the middle page is not completed. Sai, I know you are a member of the ANBU Root, and I also know that you have received special training from Danzo to suppress your emotions. Just like in the Blood Mist Village, you will fight with your brother, and you will..."

Unexpectedly, Sai, who had been silent all this time, interrupted Captain Yamato and said, "No, this is a gift I intended to give to my brother. I didn't expect that when it was almost completed, my brother died of illness." These words were beyond the expectations of Sakura and Captain Yamato, and reminded Sakura of Sai's previous behavior.

Sai looked at the album and said, "In Genri, there are many children who lost their parents because of the war. Among these people, the only one who is as close to me as a brother is my brother. He always praises my good drawings. Until I was about to finish the album and showed it to him, he died of illness. After my brother died, I could no longer remember what to draw on the last page."

Even though so much has been said, the fact of Sai's betrayal still exists. Captain Yamato tied him up with Wood Release and took him outside the base. When Kabuto Yakushi went to check again, he found that Sai was no longer in the room. Captain Yamato left a clone to monitor Sai, and several people planned to continue looking for Sasuke. Sai said: "Sasuke seems to have voluntarily stayed with Orochimaru. For him, why are you willing to risk your life to come here? No one asked you to do this."

Naruto said, "It's just because we are friends, with an unbreakable bond. No matter what, I will not give up my friend Sasuke." Naruto's words once again affected Sai. Although the smile on his face disappeared, his expression seemed sincere. Sakura and Naruto seemed to have slowly changed Sai. Just as they were about to look for Sasuke again, several kunai fell from the sky. Naruto and others took a few steps back to avoid the kunai, and Kabuto Yakushi jumped down and stood next to Sai.

Yakushi Kabuto said, "It seems that I haven't gotten rid of your pursuit yet. You are worthy of being a genius of Konoha." Kabuto looked at Naruto and frowned slightly, feeling very difficult. He turned his head and looked at Sai who was trapped by Wood Release and said, "It seems that you have been discovered by them. From this look, you have not betrayed us. I will believe you for now." As he said that, he untied the wooden strips on Sai's body, allowing Sai to move freely again.

In fact, Kabuto Yakushi just felt that the enemy in front of him was too difficult and hoped that someone could help him. After untying Sai, Kabuto Yakushi said to Naruto and others: "You are so pathetic. People change. Sasuke is no longer the Sasuke he used to be. It's meaningless even if you beat me." While speaking, Kabuto Yakushi's full attention was on Naruto. Naruto's strength made him have to take it seriously.

However, what Kabuto didn't expect was that Sai behind him suddenly took action and held him down firmly. Kabuto panicked and asked, "Why? What do you want to do?"

Sai said: "Just like you said, people change, and so do I. However, there are also things that remain unchanged, bonds. I want to see this thing with my own eyes." As he said this, he also looked at Naruto and Sakura.

(End of this chapter)