"I need to discuss this with my companions before giving you an answer." Mu Yue did not immediately state his position.
The Amegakure ninja indicated his understanding and moved some distance away.
"Uncle Sōsuke, I think this is a great opportunity. We can quickly spread the ideals of our Ninshu throughout the Land of Rain, and achieve our goal of peace sooner as well." Yahiko eagerly voiced his thoughts.
He did not say that because he worshipped Hanzo and wanted to work with him. Yahiko sincerely believed this was an exceptional opportunity.
Amegakure was the strongest ninja force in the Land of Rain. Even within the ninja world, it ranked among the strongest below the Five Great Ninja Villages. Its leader, Hanzo, was also one of the ninja world's top experts. If they could cooperate as Hanzo had described in the scroll, Ninshu's influence would undergo a qualitative leap.
After all, Amegakure was the official power of the Land of Rain. Deep cooperation between Ninshu and Amegakure would be tantamount to becoming semi-official—one could practically say they had gained the Land of Rain's recognition.
Hanzo had invited Ninshu. If he had invited Yahiko's Akatsuki instead, Yahiko would likely have agreed immediately.
"Indeed, that's Hanzo the Demigod," a Ninshu ninja beside Yahiko agreed.
Yahiko's words won the approval of the vast majority. They all believed this was an excellent opportunity for Ninshu and for themselves.
Kakuzu, standing nearby, wore a mocking expression as he watched the excited Ninshu ninjas.
With his extensive experience, he immediately sensed that something was wrong. There was definitely some scheme behind this so-called cooperation.
"Although this is a good thing, I find it somewhat strange." Chi Chang considered it before voicing his doubts.
"If our Ninshu is a child with talents far surpassing ordinary people, then