Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

"…Do we really want to approach Hanzo this way?"

While feeling relieved, Yahiko was still a little conflicted.

This is the idea that Scorpion came up with after returning to the Rain Country.

First cut off all paths for Hanzo to understand Akatsuki.

This is easy to do because Hanzo basically never leaves the palace now, and only learns about the outside world through the ninjas coming in and out.

However, the Rain Country does not have cameras due to its backward economic development.

Then, it’s time to get close to Hanzo!

Find a way to join Hanzo's organization, understand this man, and then defeat him!

This plan is perfect, but Yahiko still has some psychological baggage.

“…This is the best way, Yahiko.”

Scorpion frowned slightly, he understood Yahiko's concerns.

"Anyway, Hanzo was once a demigod, and I've read the intel on that, and he hasn't shown up since he became the daimyo."

"Also, his palace keeps replacing ninjas, and there are constant reports of assassinations."

"Such a ruler is no good to the Rain Country, nor to us."

"Scorpion is right."

Nagato also spoke, he had already recovered his chakra.

"Don't you realize, Yahiko, that among the Hanzo's subordinates we've dealt with these past few days, none of them are good people?"

"They are all people who are greedy for money and power."

"Our Xiao seems to have also undergone this change recently."

"..."

Yahiko was silent, and he looked a little confused, which was rare for him.

"People are not puppets. Not everyone can act according to your will."

Scorpion spoke slowly.

"So, my other suggestion is to reduce the number of core members of Akatsuki."

"Except for the most important combat forces, all others are considered non-staff personnel."

"And you don't have to worry about whether there are spies from other countries or people with ulterior motives among them. I will take care of them."

“It’s something I’m good at.”

"Then I'll leave it to you, Scorpion."

Yahiko let out a long breath and finally nodded in agreement.

He knew Scorpio's abilities and believed in his character.

It is perfect for Scorpio to do these things.

"Hmph...and what I told you earlier."

Scorpion reminded: "Currently, our organization's funding is a big problem. Although I don't know where you got the money from before, if we want to get close to Hanzo, or even develop the Rain Country in the future, we must spend money."

"It's not enough to just accept the bounty for the mission."

"So, we must recruit that bounty ninja who is good at making money into the Akatsuki organization."

"You mean the guy named Kakuzu?"

Xiaonan still remembers it because she has seen relevant information.

Scorpio's ability to gather intelligence is simply first-rate.

Before, they were developing the Akatsuki organization purely out of passion, but since Scorpion arrived, he has been like an extremely sophisticated puppeteer, controlling this huge organization in secret with silk threads and forming a fighting force in an orderly manner!

Including this information.

She didn't even know how the scorpion came from.

As expected, he is the one recommended by Ito-san!

Xiaonan could only sigh like this.

"Yes, it's him. I found this interesting guy when I was collecting intelligence."

Scorpion said as he recalled:

"Every time, we are able to complete extremely high bounty missions, and our frequency and efficiency are much higher than others."

"I calculated that if we compete with him for the mission, we have no chance of winning. It would be better to let him join the Akatsuki organization."

“But does he agree with our philosophy?”

Yahiko questioned, he still wanted to maintain some purity of Akatsuki.

"We'll make the final decision after you meet. We've had enough time to rest. I need to move on to the next plan."

"Ok."

Yahiko could only nod.

He knew that Scorpion had done enough recently, even more than himself, the nominal leader of Akatsuki...

It can be said that he is extremely motivated.

After Scorpion left, Yahiko also perked up.

"Let's go and see if the man named Kakuzu is qualified to join Akatsuki!"

On the other side where it was also raining, in the luxurious palace of the Rain Kingdom.

The air was filled with the smell of incense, which made people drowsy. The candles lit around were placed in various postures, and the overlapping lighting made it impossible for people to see their shadows.

Hanzo was leaning against the highest chair, breathing evenly, his head supported by one hand, as if he was asleep.

And his eyes had thick dark circles.

There were light footsteps in the corridors of the rooms separated by cardboard.

There was someone walking around, and the wind created by that movement made the candlelight sway.

The swaying flames made Hanzo, who was still sleeping, frown slightly, and then he opened his eyes.

Those eyes were full of bloodshot.

"Who's walking around outside?"

he asked in a hoarse voice.

"I'm so sorry! Master Hanzo!"

A Rain Ninja, still wet from the rain, hurried in, leaned forward and shivered.

"fine."

Hanzo waved his hand.

"Raise your head, let me see you."

"Yes."

The Rain Ninja looked up and saw a shuriken flying towards him!

puff!

His eyes were wide open and the shuriken had pierced through his head!

Pfft!

"another."

Hanzo closed his eyes again and spoke in a whisper.

Three rain ninjas dressed in black, who made no sound at all, took small steps and dragged the man out.

The incense in the air had a strange smell of blood, but the fan blades woven from gorgeous silk threads slowly turned, bringing an invisible breeze that slowly blew away the smell.

Hanzo closed his eyes again.

His chest rose and fell twice, then calmed down again.

Like the living dead.

Those past ambitions have been almost worn away.

All he wanted now was to survive, to survive in such a comfortable state.

The struggles and troubles outside seemed to be blocked outside by a palace wall, keeping the wind and rain out.

"How come there's no reply from Danzo? He's really unreliable..."

A thought slowly passed through his mind and then disappeared.

Forget it. Those people reported that Akatsuki has been much more obedient recently. I guess the matter has been settled.

And outside the palace walls.

"Hey!"

The three men in black put the ninja, who died with his eyes open, into a sealing book.

"This kid is really unlucky."

"You've only been here for two days, right?"

"Hehe...it's his fault for not paying. If he doesn't pay, we won't tell him these secret rules."

"Oh, Boss, there's a vacancy right now. The thing that person asked us to do last time..."

"Go tell him to raise the price sixfold, and then we'll split the profits!"

"it is good!"

There was excitement in the eyes of all three of them.

"This is the right job!"

"It's time for us to make a fortune!"

The sound of the dripping rain slowly covered everything in a mist.

And in the arid desert.

Luo Sha's arrival made Granny Chiyo realize that the war was really coming to an end.