Opening: Minato became my brother

The dog catching the mouse is meddling in other people's business and has no sense at all.

If it weren't for such a high profile, Hanzo might not have paid any attention to them at this special time. After all, mercenaries can be found everywhere, and one more or one less doesn't make any essential difference.

In this way, this organization called "Akatsuki" successfully entered Hanzo's blacklist.

"Akatsuki" is located in the northern border area of ​​the Rain Country. Like the Hidden Rain Village, it has built a smaller village made of a mixture of stone and steel.

Throughout Xiao Village, most buildings are made of stone.

Because the funds were really limited, Yahiko couldn't help but give most of the commission to the refugees.

The place they established, called Xiao Village, is mostly inhabited by civilians who have fled here to escape the war, allowing them to live in peace.

As a mercenary team, they actually took the initiative to shelter and take in these civilians. Isn't this obviously a grudge against Hanzo? If not you, who else...

The mission of Yue Le and his companions this time is just to capture or kill Kikuchi Shunsuke on the spot. They will try their best to avoid getting involved in the internal disputes of Rain Country so as not to give others something to talk about.

After some discussion, a few people told the others to have a good night's rest, and then Yue Le returned to her room alone.

......

The next morning, after resting, the Yuele team carefully checked the direction of advance and then rushed non-stop towards the location of the Akatsuki organization.

Although we already know the approximate whereabouts of Shunsuke Kikuchi, the specific location is still uncertain. It may not be as easy as imagined to find the target person accurately.

But after all, Kikuchi Shunsuke came with a large group of people. As long as they find this reconnaissance team, they can find his location.

But if I really can't find him, maybe I can only return to the Hidden Rain Village and wait for him on the road until he comes back.

After galloping for half a day, Yue Le and others finally arrived at the village built by Xiao.

The village's architectural style still continues the classic style of the Rain Kingdom, but there are relatively few residents.

Yue Le had never heard of the so-called "Akatsuki" before. Facing such an unfamiliar organization, he did not want to cause trouble for no reason. Therefore, he and Xuan Mao and three others quietly hid outside the village and carefully observed this strange village.

The buildings in this village are quite similar to those in Yuyin Village. The main structure is built with a large amount of stone and steel. There are many large and small steel pipes erected in the village, crisscrossing each other, forming a unique landscape.

After observing for a while, Yue Le gently shook off the raindrops on his body, knowing that he couldn't continue to waste time like this. After all, in the rain forest, the body's heat consumption was very fast. If they stayed here for a long time, it would inevitably have a negative impact on their combat effectiveness.

Moreover, people did not come and go frequently in this village, and there were only two ninjas guarding the gate. Judging from the appearance of these people, they should all be residents of the village.

"We can't do this. Staying outside is too exhausting. We need to sneak into the village first."

"Captain, do you need me to take action?"

Uchiha Yakuto opened his Sharingan, and two magatama were rotating in it. With the Uchiha clan's attainments in illusion techniques, if he took action, it would not be difficult for several people to enter the village.

"...Well, let's do it. Don't let them find out..."

"Do not worry."

Uchiha Yaodou chuckled, and his figure disappeared quietly from the spot like a ghost.

A moment later, in the sight of Yue Le and the others, a villager wearing a ragged raincoat appeared in front of them from a narrow path. The villager looked like he was fleeing from a disaster, limping towards the gate of Xiao Village.

As he approached the entrance of the village, the gate guard stopped him.

It was hard to see what he did from here, but after a moment, the villager waved in the direction of Yue Le and the others. Yue Le and his companions looked at each other, and then walked out of the rain forest without hesitation.

"Captain, you can go in now. You guys go ahead, I'll clean up the mess first."

“Okay, stay safe.”

"Don't worry, Captain."

So, the three of them quickly performed the transformation technique, changing their appearance to look like the villagers who had entered and exited the village before, and then carefully sneaked into Akatsuki Village.

Not long after they entered Xiao Village, Yue Le and the others discovered that a large and imposing team was slowly advancing towards the main gate of the village. Such a large formation immediately aroused their vigilance.

“They are…”

Uchiha Yaole couldn't help being curious and was about to ask, but Yuele stopped him in a low voice: "Don't meddle in other people's business..."

Yue Le called out to Uchiha Yao Le who was a little curious in time. At the same time, as his eyes moved around, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of an orange-haired person in the team and couldn't help but be stunned.

This person looked familiar, but Yue Le was sure that he had never seen him before.

Yue Le and his group were exploring the village quietly. At the same time, after that team left Akatsuki Village, on the other side, Shunsuke Kikuchi also led a team of Rain Ninjas and sneaked in here without anyone noticing.

The ninjas of the Hidden Rain Village are well-known in the ninja world for their generosity. Compared to other villages, due to its unique geographical environment and status, it pays more attention to discovering the talents of individual ninjas, and thus has produced many original ninjutsu.

In this environment, the ninjas of the Hidden Rain Village are often more skilled in assassination techniques, and therefore often accept commissions from other countries to carry out various types of assassination missions, and are regarded as important resources by many countries.

The Rain Ninjas who came to gather intelligence this time are all elite ninjas, so Kikuchi Shunsuke does not need to worry about being in danger because of stupid teammates.

The time interval between the two parties entering Xiao Village was not long.

In the land of rain, there is continuous drizzle in the sky, and the breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

Xiaocun, a starting point founded by three girls and boys with dreams.

It is not large in scale and has almost no development to speak of. All expenses are supported by this small organization accepting various tasks or robbing the rich to help the poor to make a living.

Those who are willing to come here are either like-minded ninjas with lofty ideals in their hearts, like them, or they are homeless villagers who are eager to survive.

But this place is full of joy. Yue Le listened to the cheerful sounds of several children playing not far away. At this moment, he couldn't help but recall his time in Konoha.

Although Akatsuki Village still seems immature, it is also full of hope. If this organization called "Akatsuki" can really hold on, perhaps Akatsuki Village can really become a happy home for the people of the Rain Country.

Unfortunately... Hanzo will not agree, the Hidden Rain Village will not allow it, and even the Daimyo of the Land of Rain will definitely not recognize it. This revolution is doomed to end in vain...

After a while, Uchiha Yakuto found them. Walking in the village, feeling the atmosphere here which was different from the Hidden Rain Village, the two Uchiha brothers were a little dazed for a moment.

Apart from Konoha, they had rarely seen such a joyful scene, except that there were indeed fewer people here.

As they walked, several people searched for the location of Shunsuke Kikuchi.

.......

At the moment Yue Le and others entered the village, a red-haired boy suddenly opened his eyes in the tallest building in Xiao Village.

His eyes seemed to be rippled with waves, revealing a frightening and strange atmosphere. This young man was Uzumaki Nagato, the holder of the Samsara Eye. At this moment, he stared at the fine rain outside the window and said in a low voice: "Enemy invasion."

Next to him stood a girl with light blue-purple hair, Konan.

Nagato, Yahiko and Konan, three war orphans, were also students taught by Jiraiya.

After the brutal war that year, Jiraiya resolutely decided to stay to protect and take care of the three of them, and thus parted ways with Orochimaru and Tsunade.

In the short time after Orochimaru, Tsunade and Jiraiya parted ways, they accidentally discovered Yue Le's trace.

Orochimaru is not a person like Jiraiya. When he first met Konan and the other two, the first suggestion he made was to kill them to end their suffering and let them be liberated.

Unfortunately, Jiraiya and Tsunade disagreed and ultimately failed to adopt Orochimaru's proposal.

Just like when he found Yue Le, his first thought was still to kill Yue Le.

This cruel world is a torment for those who are powerless...

However, Yuele is too much like him, with the same will to survive and the same indifference. However, Yuele is different from him in that he is willing to spare a part of his heart, so Yuele is more popular than him...

hehe...

But what really determines Yuele's return is his and Tsunade's support... Jiraiya is too weak, just like his previous teacher...

If he could be more resolute and tougher, would things be different?

No one knows...

It can be said that Yue Le had the same experience as them.

But the difference is that Jiraiya chose to stay and take care of Konan and the others, while Orochimaru took Yuele directly back to Konoha Village.

Because of the different choices, the paths that follow are also different.

They will eventually meet here.

When Xiaonan heard what Nagato said, his expression changed slightly and he asked in surprise, "Is it Hanzo's people?"

Nagato's expression looked a little cold. He shook his head gently and said calmly, "I can't be sure, but it is very likely that it was Hanzo's men."

"Yahiko had just led most of the members to deal with the rebellious ninja in the south, and they took advantage of the opportunity to sneak in here. This means that we have been under enemy surveillance."

Konan said with a worried look on her face: "Should we notify Yahiko and the others to come back first?"

"No need." Nagato's expression was extremely firm, and he answered decisively: "We will guard this place!"

Konan stared at Nagato, her eyes revealing a hint of trust and support. She nodded slightly to show her understanding and responded: "So, should we take countermeasures?"

"...Our strength is still too weak at the moment. Let's arrange some people to closely monitor their every move. If we find any intention of attacking them, we will kill them without mercy!"

Nagato's eyes were like torches, projecting directly to a certain location below. That was where Yue Le and the others were.

Following Nagato's line of sight, Konan looked out at the rainy scene outside and asked, "How many people are there on the other side?"

Nagato said coldly, "There are eight people in total, divided into two groups, each with four people. One team came in from the east of the village, and the other team slipped in from the south."

"I understand. I'll take care of it right away." Xiaonan said softly, turning around and preparing to leave.

"Konan, go monitor those people in the east. If you are sure they are not Hanzo's men, then get rid of them." Nagato suddenly looked at Konan's back.

"it is good."

Xiaonan paused, then turned into confetti and disappeared on the spot.

Kikuchi Shunsuke and Yue Le don't know yet that they have been discovered by Nagato.

At this time, Shunsuke Kikuchi and his team members were walking carefully in this strange village.

The Hidden Rain Village was already famous for its assassinations, and the people he brought with him this time were all the best among them, so naturally there were no accidents.

At this time, the three ninjas from the Hidden Rain Village looked at the villagers in the village with a hint of cruelty in their eyes. They were thinking about whether to kill these rebels.

As for whether these are so-called refugees or not, whether they are here to escape or not, it has nothing to do with them. They only know that everyone here is an enemy, and they can be eliminated...

But this was not within the consideration of Shunsuke Kikuchi. He was just cooperating with Hanzo, not risking his life. The mission this time was to come for reconnaissance and exploration, so he would not do these unnecessary things.

You get what you pay for...that's all...

If Yu Ninja spoke out his thoughts, he would immediately reject them.

...........

Hovering in the air, Xiaonan's eyes were as cold as ice, staring at the four strangers who had broken into the village without permission.

Although they looked no different from ordinary villagers at the moment, under Nagato's Yuhu Zizai Jutsu, these people were like bright burning lights in the dark night, and were particularly eye-catching.

"There are people in the sky behind us, ready to meet the enemy..."

Suddenly, Yue Le spoke in a low voice, his voice steady and deep.

The other three did not make any extra moves, but just quietly maintained their original postures. However, under this seemingly calm surface, they were quietly adjusting their movements, ready to deal with possible threats at any time.

“Shiki paper dance!”

Just when everyone was yet to take any action, countless paper-like fragments gathered from all directions. They gradually separated from various parts of Xiaonan's body like lively elves.

These pieces of paper quickly deformed, turning into sharp spears and dancing butterflies, and swooped down towards Yue Le and the others at an astonishing speed.

.........