Vol.44 Chapter 404 – Taka and Akatsuki

Naruto is summoned to Tsunade’s office. There he meets Team 7 along with several toads who were waiting for him. Fukasaku informs Naruto of Jiraiya’s death. Meanwhile, Taka meets with Akatsuki. Sasuke declares his intention to kill the Leaf leaders responsible for Uchiha’s death. The villagers don’t care about him. The Akatsuki volunteer to help, but only after Taka captures Eight-Tailed, after which they will deal with Nine-Tailed. Later, Toby talks to Zetsu, pleased to be rid of Itachi. He admits that the organization suffered serious losses, but claims they were justified in order to gain Sasuke’s trust.