I just returned to Konoha and found that all my clan members were gone.

The early morning sunlight shines through the clouds, gradually clearing away the haze on the road. The temperature of the sunlight is warm without feeling hot.

No matter in terms of climate or geographical location, the Rain Kingdom can never compare to the Fire Kingdom located in the center of the continent.

The only disadvantage is that it borders too many countries and is easily attacked by a group of countries. During the Third World War, the Fire Nation fought against the other four major countries at the same time.

"Lord Ye Lan, can I really do this?"

Xiu said nervously as he walked on the road. He didn't care about meeting the daimyo and nobles. They were just ordinary people without any restraint. It was inevitable that he would be nervous when he came to Konoha where there were many masters. After all, he was a rebel ninja before.

Ye Lan said with some dissatisfaction.

"How many times have I told you that after leaving the village my name is Lan Ye, and I am your colleague, so you don't need to address me with honorifics."

Ye Lan thought about it and decided to change clothes and enter Konoha with Xiu and others.

In addition to allowing him to take his control over natural energy to a higher level, learning the magic of immortality can also slightly change his appearance.

At this moment, he has grown two centimeters taller, and his originally immature facial features have become angular. The bangs on his forehead are all combed back, leaving only a tuft of hair on his forehead.

Even people who were familiar with him couldn't recognize that he was the original Ye Lan. In addition, with the circulation of natural energy, even a ninja dog could tell they were two different people.

"Remember what I told you to do. You are only responsible for the bottom line. Leave the swearing to me."

This is the character Ye Lan set for himself for this operation. Xiu will definitely face many such situations in the future, and now is the right time to train him. Yu Yin wants someone to stand in front of the stage, and among the current personnel, Xiu is the most suitable.

But this was a little different from what Xiu had thought. He had finally mustered up the courage to kill the nobles who had framed his friends and left the village. After joining Akatsuki, he did not seek to do something earth-shattering, but he also felt that he would do more assassinations of nobles in the future.

Who knows, his reputation might be even better in a few years. After arriving at Akatsuki, he became the superficial spokesperson of Yugyakushi, and he was no longer required to do anything involving the use of force.

Xiu laughed bitterly. Although he was also a jonin, Xiu, who had never been exposed to these things, had no confidence and was afraid that he would mess up.

"Be more confident. I must have a reason for choosing you. Besides, you are still an S-rank rebel ninja in Yugakure, even though you are no longer one now."

Ye Lan could see through the other party's lack of confidence at a glance, but there really was no good candidate. Yuyin was in a period of transition now, and the people from Xiao couldn't show up, so Xiu had to be forced to take the position.

After all, he is a Jonin. With Ye Lan's help, he can stabilize the situation at worst. And he seems to be satisfied with Xiu's performance, except that his strength is a little weak.

"Xiu, you can do it. I believe in you. Don't let down Ye...Lan Ye's training as a jonin."

The female ninja who had followed Xiu to Yuyin persuaded him that she was the only one who had followed Xiu here alive, and she would always be by his side no matter where he stayed.

Ye Lan looked at the female ninja named Liang. The greatest advantage of this woman was that she knew her limits. With her help, Xiu would not perform badly no matter how he performed.

In addition to the three of them, the other person who joined Konoha on this trip was Hydrangea, who was on the same team as Xiu. Since her previous companion died, she was arranged by Konan to this team to carry out the mission together with them.

The last time Xiu negotiated the steel business with the nobles, she was there with them.

Hydrangea glanced at Ye Lan. She didn't expect that this person would suddenly become a senior ninja of Yuyin, and his "transformation technique" was so powerful that she didn't notice it at all.

It’s strange why the ninja who defected from Konoha would join Amegakure, but it can be seen that Konan values ​​Ye Lan very much. When they set out, he specifically told them to obey Ye Lan in everything.

"arrive."

Ye Lan stopped and looked up at the familiar Konoha gate. This was the second time he came back.

The people guarding the gate were still the familiar Gang Zitie and Shen Yue Chuyun, which made Ye Lan wonder if they did not take a vacation.

Liang took the lead and submitted the cooperation agreement that Konoha had originally given to Yuyin.

After reading it, Gang Zitie said calmly, "Everyone is tired from the journey, take a rest first, and your companions will take you to the Hokage later."

Jonin-level ninjas would definitely make an announcement in advance before entering another country. They informed Konoha before they came, expressing their intention to cooperate and also informing them of the people who were coming.

On the surface, it was a team of two jonin and two chuunin, which was considered sincere, but they certainly couldn't be allowed to wander around Konoha like the genin. They just let them wait in the lounge near the gate for a while.

These are normal operations in the ninja world. Ye Lan and the others didn't say much, just waited a little longer.

They didn't have to wait long before the ninja who was going to meet them arrived, and it was another acquaintance.

Yamashiro Aoba

Does Tsunade have no one left? Why do they have to do this kind of work every day? It is something that any Chunin can handle.

Ye Lan complained in his heart that no matter whether it was reconnaissance, assassination or gathering intelligence, Yamashiro Aoba was capable of doing it. If he were in other villages, he would definitely be a Jonin. However, in a place like Konoha where seniority is valued, he seemed a bit mediocre.

Even if Xiu and Yamashiro Aoba who were beside him fought, they might not be able to defeat each other.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

As soon as Yamashiro Aoba arrived, he was very polite.

"No, we just sat down too."

Ye Lan did not speak. The apparent leader this time was Xiu, and he was the first to respond to Shancheng Qingye.

"Everyone from Amegakure, the Hokage is still busy, but he has arranged accommodation for everyone. I will take you there now."

In any case, Yuyin has now responded to Konoha's request for cooperation. Regardless of whether it can be achieved or not, they are guests in Konoha, and Yamashiro Aoba's attitude is still good.

Everyone followed Yamashiro Aoba to the streets of Konoha. Although it was only morning, one could see how prosperous Konoha was, with the hawking of various vendors coming one after another.

Except for Ye Lan, Xiu and others were coming to Konoha for the first time. Although Yuyin had gotten better now, it was still far inferior to Konoha, so they couldn't help but show some surprise.

Yamashiro Aoba couldn't help but smile when he saw this. Every time he met ninjas from other villages, they would basically show such a look. He couldn't help but feel a sense of superiority in his heart.

"Cough cough..."

Ye Lan broke the silence, glanced around with a sharp gaze and smiled.

"It seems that Konoha's construction industry is quite good. I heard a while ago that the Uchiha people left Konoha and the entire Hokage building collapsed. I didn't expect it to be restored so quickly."