Reborn wind shadow: Attack the country of fire in the beginning

Rain Country.

The rain poured down.

Sixty kilometers outside Amegakure, on a stone bridge over a huge lake.

Yahiko and the others met with Hanzō of the Salamander.

The pattering rain flowed down their faces. The young leader of Akatsuki, Yahiko, and Hanzō of the Salamander, representing Amegakure, looked at each other, with a giant salamander sitting behind Hanzō.

"What remarkable young people!"

From under his mask, Hanzō of the Salamander voiced his admiration.

As their first meeting, he was surprised by the youthfulness of these Akatsuki members before him.

He unexpectedly extended his hand proactively.

Yahiko was initially stunned, but then tentatively extended his hand as well.

Their hands clasped together.

The thing that the Akatsuki members were worried about did not happen; everything was peaceful.

Yahiko also breathed a sigh of relief.

"We greet Lord Hanzō!"

Acting naturally meant acting completely. Hanzō of the Salamander said coldly.

"Boy, you should know what I mean. What is your choice?"

Although Yahiko was sometimes naive, he was relatively calm when it came to everyone.

"If we can make a contribution to the peace of this world, our Akatsuki organization will naturally not shirk responsibility!"

"Then you've saved me some lip service. It's too silly to stand here; let's go over there and chat!"

"Okay!"

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Inside a certain village in the Rain Country.

As time passed, both sides talked for a long time about this cooperation.

Hanzō of the Salamander also discovered the naivety that Yahiko showed, as well as his anticipation for peace, which made him see his former self, and he suddenly felt some regret. Perhaps he had made a mistake.

If this kid in front of him could really join Amegakure and be nurtured by him personally, perhaps he could really become a leader who could lead Amegakure to a new path.

It's just a pity that everything was already too late.

"Then, one last question. I heard that you are quite familiar with that Kazekage from Sunagakure?"

Yahiko was stunned, but then honestly said.

"No... I only happened to have met Mr. Rasa a few times. I wouldn't say we're familiar."

A glint of light flashed in Hanzō's eyes.

"It doesn't matter. Do you have the confidence to persuade that Kazekage? Judging from the assertive attitude shown by the current Kazekage, it won't be easy to get him to attend the Five Kage Summit."

Yahiko wasn't sure either, and could only say.

"I will try my best!"

"I understand. Well, today's conversation will end here. After you have results on your side, let's continue to contact each other."

"Okay! Then, we'll take our leave, Lord Hanzō!"

Under the pattering rain, Hanzō of the Salamander looked with some complexity at the figures of Yahiko and the others disappearing into the rain.

"What a pity. Are you ready?"

"Don't worry, Lord Hanzō. We have already set up an ambush on their way back. That female ninja named Konan has also been captured by us, and the Konoha ninjas have also killed all the Akatsuki members who came to support them."

"Hmph!"

Hearing this, Hanzō snorted coldly.

Now that things have come to this, he can see clearly why that guy named Danzō suddenly became concerned about their Rain Country. In addition to打击 the prestige of the new Hokage and preventing this Five Kage Summit, it was also to retaliate against that Kazekage.

However, Hanzō no longer cared. After all, they had already come this far, and there was no turning back.

"Prepare to take action!"

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On the way back to the Akatsuki base.

The Akatsuki members rarely showed happy smiles on their faces.

Before they came, they did have many worries, especially after receiving Rasa's reminder, but the whole process was much easier than they thought. This former demigod, Hanzō of the Salamander, was also easier to talk to than expected.

"As expected of the person I once respected!"

Thinking of this, Yahiko looked at Nagato beside him and said happily.

"Nagato, we finally see a glimmer of hope for the peace we've been pursuing!"

Seeing Yahiko so happy, the youthful Nagato also showed a smile on his face.

The Akatsuki members following behind also breathed a sigh of relief completely.

"When we get back this time, I will personally go to Sunagakure. I will try everything to persuade Mr. Rasa."

But just then, suddenly, a huge unease surfaced in his heart.

His eyes noticed the sparks rising from the ground.

Yahiko's pupils shrank sharply, and at the same time, he shouted loudly.

"Be careful!"

Yahiko's reminder was timely, but it was already too late.

The success of this meeting made the Akatsuki group completely relax their vigilance.

"Boom... Boom... Boom..."

Throughout the valley, violent explosions rang out, and smoke filled the entire valley. After the explosions ended, the attack did not stop, and kunai fell from the sky.

Until everything was over, in the center of the trap, Yahiko, protected by Nagato, could see everything around him clearly.

"What's going on?"

Only to see that the companions who had come with them were all with incomplete bodies, covered with kunai, lying on the ground.

Their wide eyes seemed to be telling of the unwillingness in their hearts.

Nagato, who was protecting Yahiko, also revealed his ripple-like Rinnegan at this moment, looking at everything in fear.

Just then, footsteps sounded from all directions. Yahiko turned his head to look and saw the ninjas surrounding them, as well as the leader, Hanzō of the Salamander, whom he had just met not long ago!

"What!??"

At this moment, Yahiko's eyes were filled with disbelief, anger, and pain.

They had clearly just had such a pleasant conversation, so why would they suddenly attack them so mercilessly?

Could this be their real plan?

Standing in front of everyone, Hanzō of the Salamander said coldly at this time.

"Why? If you want to know the reason, there is only one: the Rain Country doesn't need any Akatsuki organization. To me, your existence is too much of a hindrance."

"!!!!"

Yahiko and the others understood.

"So, all the conversations just now were fake? For the peace of Amegakure..."

"Of course, that was just a play to make you relax your vigilance, kid. You're too naive. Do you really think you can change this ninja world full of hatred just by yourself? Don't be ridiculous? To the Five Great Nations, our Rain Country is just a tool they only think of when they want to use it. Even if this Five Kage Summit is held, nothing will change."

Yahiko gritted his teeth tightly.

Why? The peace they had been looking forward to was clearly right in front of them, but now it had become nothing.

But Yahiko didn't have time for unwillingness and sadness. The appearance of a figure made his face change greatly.

His beloved Konan was captured by the Amegakure ninjas and appeared in front of him.

"Yahiko, run away quickly, don't worry about me. Hanzō and Konoha joined forces, Kyūsuke and Daibutsu, and everyone..."

Under the pattering rain, tears mixed with the rain flowed down. Yahiko's pupils shrank as he understood Konan's words, and his face turned pale. Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

But Hanzō wouldn't give them time to chat. A kunai flew in front of the two.

"The redhead over there uses whichever one to kill Yahiko. That way, I'll let this woman go with you..."