The Akatsuki's Leader Is Dead, but the Akatsuki Still Exists?

Rainwater mixed with tears slid down Jiraiya's face.

Without his eyes, Nagato could only listen blankly. Without sight, he heard Jiraiya's sobs but didn't know how to respond.

Not strange?

Or do you not mind?

Putting aside their differing philosophies, Jiraiya was their teacher for the three of them.

It was the first light to shine in this world.

Yahiko's sunny and cheerful smile, the three of them walking together in the rain in their youth, talking about their dreams.

The reassuring figure of Jiraiya- sensei teaching them Ninjutsu.

Countless images flashed through his mind until the words Yahiko whispered in his ear as he died in his arms.

You are the savior of this world.

Am I really?

Nagato couldn't help but ask himself these questions, recalling Hagoromo's answer from earlier.

Yahiko, perhaps I should place your hopes on him.

"Jiraiya... teacher."

Nagato murmured.

Jiraiya stroked Nagato's hair tenderly and softly responded.

"Please take a good look for me and see if the world will really be as the teacher described... I'm sorry."

After speaking, Nagato's head slumped down limply, Jiraiya remained silent, simply embracing him.

After many years, his disciple was once again so intimate with him.

But at this moment, he was nothing more than a corpse.

Raindrops fell, Hagoromo slowly knelt down. "Senior brother, seal away Nagato's corpse."

"The Kage have only seen Deva Path Pain, and are unaware of Nagato's existence."

Having said that, Hagoromo looked at Yahiko, whom she had placed under a giant tree. On the surface, this was the only way to replace Nagato.

"I understand." Jiraiya nodded and began dismantling the devices on Nagato's body.

To Jiraiya, that withered, frail body appeared like a series of sharp knives piercing him.

"Seal up!"

After tidying everything up, Jiraiya rolled up the scroll and then stood up.

"Hagoromo, what's wrong with Nagato's eyes?"

Jiraiya recalled Hagoromo's earlier words; this junior brother of his never spoke without reason.

The fact that he was able to say that means he knows something.

"Senior brother, have you ever met anyone from the Uzumaki Clan, or heard of anyone from the Uzumaki Clan possessing the Rinnegan?"

Hagoromo hoisted Yahiko's body and asked a question indifferently.

"Uzumaki..."

Jiraiya was taken aback, and muttered to himself unconsciously.

"Ah, Nagato Uzumaki, his red hair alone is enough to identify him."

The sky had begun to clear, Hagoromo looked up at the sun, feeling somewhat speechless.

Black Zetsu Obito, you two are really good at enduring things.

"They're gone."

After finishing her Hagoromo, Yu Yi leaped up and headed towards Konoha.

Not long ago, his Shadow Clones were gradually dispelled, and the chaotic battle within Konoha had ended.

Upon arriving at the gates of Konoha, Hagoromo saw Kakashi standing there in a disheveled state.

"Resolved?"

Kakashi saw Hagoromo and Jiraiya and quickly went up to ask them what was going on.

"Yes, it's resolved."

Hagoromo nodded, then looked Kakashi up and down.

"No way, you're that weak? You and your senior sister fought two Akatsuki members and you still managed to get yourself into such a sorry state?"

Kakashi rolled his eyes, struggling to suppress the urge to punch Hagoromo.

Does this guy really think everyone is a monster like him?

That's right. In Kakashi's eyes, Hagoromo wasn't a genius, but a monster.

"Stop being silly, the Third Hokage is waiting for you."

Kakashi then looked at the silent Jiraiya and frowned. "Lord Jiraiya, the Lord Hokage instructed me to tell you not to go there for the time being."

"I'll leave that Hatake to me."

Tsunade's voice came through the window, and her outer robe, which she had always worn, was now gone.

Hagoromo raised an eyebrow; it seemed that Shinnō and Hiruko Tsunade quite a headache.

That's true, a physical opponent versus a prodigy using the Chimera Technique, even though Might Guy and Kakashi have already gone to help.

But that doesn't mean it will be easy.

"You brat, come back and find me later."

Tsunade pulled Jiraiya, turning back to say something before leaving.

"Knew."

Hagoromo waved her hand, then followed Kakashi's footsteps towards... the final venue?

"All the Kage are over there. Fortunately, the battle just now was compressed by the Four Violet Flames Formation, otherwise half of Konoha would have been affected."

Kakashi jumped up and said from the side.

Hagoromo nodded. The two Shadow Clones left in the final venue were the first to dissipate, so he wasn't very clear about what happened afterward.

Standing atop the high wall, Hagoromo was momentarily stunned.

There sat Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mizukage Raikage A, Mei Terumi, and Tsuchikage Kitsuchi.

Upon seeing Hagoromo's arrival, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and waved to him.

"Is this the Deva Path Pain?"

Looking at the corpse in Hagoromo's hands, Raikage couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, he's dead."

Upon hearing this, the people present breathed a sigh of relief.

My biggest worry has finally been removed.

So... next.

"By the way, the mastermind Akatsuki hasn't been found yet."

Hagoromo naturally understood their meaning from the eyes of the other Kage, who believed that the leaders of Akatsuki were all dead.

Therefore, the so-called Five Nations Alliance is unnecessary.

How could they possibly get what they want?

"What did you say!"

Raikage A was the first to jump up, shouting at Hagoromo.

"Do I need to explain? Did you see the Tailed Beasts they captured before?"

Hagoromo put down Deva Path's corpse and asked the question in a very calm manner.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Right, where are the Tailed Beasts that were captured before?

"Didn't you see it?" Kitsuchi asked directly.

"No," Hagoromo Yi said without batting an eye.

He didn't see it, even though the Rinnegan was in his possession.

As he spoke, he began to recite the answers he had prepared on his way here.

After hearing this, the most powerful Kage in the Shinobi World fell silent.

What's this? The leader of Akatsuki is dead, and yet they suddenly reveal there's a mastermind behind it all?

"Lord Mizukage!"

On the high wall, Qing's figure appeared, then rushed over hurriedly. "News just came that two people from the Land of Water rushed into Thousand Islands Lake and captured the Three-Tails hiding there!"

"What? The Three-Tails has reappeared?"

Mei Terumi stood up in disbelief, then realized something was wrong. "You said someone captured the Three-Tails?"

"According to the information I've received, it's the Akatsuki, dressed in red robes with black backgrounds and red clouds," Ao said, panting.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

Akatsuki?!

Hagoromo smirked, "So, Obito, you went off to capture the Three-Tails?"