The Gale Begins

Under the gaze of the Mangekyo and the Rinnegan, Pain and Uchiha Yoru reached some unknown agreement.

However, Obito's expression behind the mask was extremely grim, and he increasingly felt that things were getting out of control.

Black Zetsu calmly watched all this without the slightest surprise. On the contrary, he secretly rejoiced, thinking, "Let it be chaotic. It would be best if the Shinobi World were thrown into complete chaos."

Black Zetsu knew that since the two could reach an agreement, it proved one thing: the issue of the Tailed Beast.

"Leader, no matter what Uchiha Yoru says, at the very least you must hand over the One-Tail and Nine-Tails Jinchuriki first. Only then will we see your sincerity."

At this moment, Obito with the Obito spoke up, clearly eager to know what the two sides had discussed.

However, since Obito needed to conceal his identity, the leader on Akatsuki's face was still Pain with the Rinnegan.

As soon as the masked Obito spoke, everyone turned their attention to him, Uchiha Yoru simply smiled calmly.

"The Akatsuki Organization does have some strength, but we don't believe that the current Akatsuki Organization, along with Amegakure, can challenge Lord Yoru."

At this moment, Ino Yamanaka, standing behind her, coldly snorted and calmly looked at all the Akatsuki Organization members, "The combined number of ninjas from Konoha, Mist Ninja, Sand Ninja is nearly 100,000, and the number of Jōnin exceeds 2,000. What gave you the audacity!"

"Or are you saying you're so presumptuous just because you have a Mangekyo and a half-baked Wood Release!"

After Ino Yamanaka spoke, Sasuke Uchiha narrowed his eyes, revealing a fighting spirit, and his hand was already gripping the sword at his waist.

Under the rain, a group of teenagers opposite the Akatsuki Organization team looked at them with the fearlessness of newborn calves, full of fighting spirit.

However, under the rain, the Cursed Seal on the necks of the boys and girls began to heat up, and then the patterns of the Cursed Seal appeared on their bodies, but Jugo remained calm.

Even with such a simple change, the Akatsuki Organization members' expressions changed drastically, revealing solemn and wary looks. The pressure of their Chakra surged instantly. Damn these little monsters.

Especially with Karin Uzumaki's threatening smile, her Chakra prevented the raindrops falling from the sky from getting on her clothes.

"Tobi! Shut up!"

At this moment, Deidara couldn't help but secretly scold Obito, "Look at the mess you've made!"

The Akatsuki Organization are indeed fearless, but it's something no one wants to see when they start arguing for no reason.

In the midst of the tense atmosphere, Uchiha Yoru merely raised his hand, and instantly the boys and girls behind him withdrew their terrifying aura.

"It seems the Akatsuki Organization needs some serious management. The leader hasn't even spoken yet, and the scum below can't hold back anymore. Or is it the Space-Time Ninjutsu that gives you this confidence?"

Uchiha Yoru ignored Pain's indifferent gaze as he spoke, completely disregarding Obito's Obito, after all, who told you to impersonate Kara?

An opportunity that comes knocking on your door is one you shouldn't miss.

Seeing this opportunity, Pain coldly glanced at the Obito, "Tobi, why aren't you apologizing to Mr. Yoru?"

"Apologize?"

Obito Obito's face was ashen and ugly, if not for the mask. Black Zetsu was even more dumbfounded. Good heavens, was this an opportunity to teach Obito a lesson?

"Me!" At this moment, masked Obito's exposed Mangekyou Mangekyō Sharingan was covered with hideous bloodshot veins. When had he ever suffered such humiliation in front of so many people?

"Tobi! Don't ruin things!"

Pain's cold Rinnegan gave him a warning look, and finally, Obito, Obito, took a deep breath, forced back his anger, and lowered his head, saying, "I'm sorry!"

In response to Obito's apology, Uchiha Yoru merely glanced indifferently at the rest of the Akatsuki Organization.

"Pain, our deal is based on our shared goal of achieving ultimate peace in the ninja world. However, if a subordinate disobeys, it's necessary to discipline them when necessary."

The implication is that while Pain's strength is considerable, his management of his subordinates is lacking, as some have even failed to follow the rules.

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoru's sarcastic remarks, the Akatsuki Organization members felt their faces burning. Each of them was an S-rank Rogue Ninja; how could they not understand such a basic principle?

The leader was still talking when his men started shouting, saying that this was called not knowing the rules, and that they would have gotten angry too.

Even Deidara and Hidan, two carefree individuals, couldn't help but glare at the clueless Tobi.

Completely ignoring the masked Obito and treating him as if he didn't take him seriously at all, Uchiha Yoru casually waved his hand at the person behind him.

Rustle!

A cloud of yellow sand flowed down, carrying out two figures whose bodies were covered in sealed bandages.

"I'm afraid I can't give you the Tailed Beast directly, but I think a large amount of Tailed Beast Chakra should be enough."

These two individuals clearly have a large amount of Tailed Beast Chakra sealed within them; one is the One-Tail, and the other is naturally the Nine-Tails.

Seeing this, Pain calmly nodded. "Okay."

At the same time, Pain also revealed detailed information about the Shinobi World. After reaching an agreement on certain conditions, Uchiha Yoru and his entourage slowly disappeared into the rain.

As the figure disappeared from perception, the one eye that Obito revealed through his mask was filled with a chilling aura, while the others were filled with curiosity.

"Does this mean we no longer need to capture the One-Tail and the strongest Nine-Tails?"

Hidan scratched his head, a suspicious look on his face, while everyone stared at the two figures left behind, covered in seals.

Kakuzu carefully examined the two, then frowned and said in a deep voice, "Although there is a seal, these two ninjas are clearly not physically suited to sealing the Tailed Beast. At most, the seal will not be able to stop the Tailed Beast Chakra from eroding their bodies after six months."

The Jinchuriki has been a headache for the Five Great Ninja Villages for many years. It's not easy to just pull someone out and make them Jinchuriki; the physical requirements are extremely demanding.

"Leader?"

Facing the gazes of everyone, Pain coldly glanced at them and calmly uttered a single sentence, instantly causing everyone to reveal smiles of eager anticipation.

"I did agree, but when did I ever say I wouldn't capture the Nine-Tails?"

Facing everyone, Pain's gaze finally settled on Sarutobi Asuma and Obito Kamen Obito. "The Nine-Tails is in your hands Tobi and Asuma."

Sarutobi Asuma nodded indifferently after hearing this, while Masked Obito looked somewhat gloomy. It was clear that Pain wanted to test his strength.

After all, he had deceived the other party for so many years to impersonate Madara Uchiha, and he could only endure this test with resentment.

Originally, the plan was to hand the Nine-Tails over to Pain as a test, but now it's his turn.

"The rest of you proceed as planned. The Akatsuki Organization's plan to collect the Tailed Beast begins!"

"Yes!"

The Akatsuki Organization members all wore excited smiles. The terrifying weapon formed by the combined power of the Nine Tailed Beasts, along with the legendary Rinnegan, made them wonder if even the so-called gods could withstand it.

Konoha.

"I, Naruto Uzumaki, have returned!"

Outside the familiar gate, a more mature Naruto Uzumaki smiled excitedly, pointing to his home with nostalgia.

"Haha, Naruto, you go back first, I'm going to rest now."

Jiraiya, with his white hair, smiled Jiraiya seeing Konoha, a carefree grin on his face. However, Naruto Uzumaki scoffed, "Pervy Sage, are you sure you're going home to rest? Aren't you here gathering materials?!"

"Haha, what do you know, kid?"

Jiraiya, with a dismissive "What do you know about adult matters, you little brat?" waved his hand dismissively and, laughing, stomped into Konoha Village in his clattering wooden clogs.

Naruto walked along the familiar streets of Konoha with his hands behind his head and a nostalgic expression on his face.

The village has changed a lot in three years; it has become more prosperous and has also incorporated more ninja families from various countries.

Familiar or unfamiliar faces now chatted like family, their smiles warm and friendly.

"Naruto?"

"Tooth!"

Naruto Uzumaki never expected to run into his classmate Inuzuka Kiba Teuchi to Naruto with a big smile on his face.

Both of them were the kind of arrogant people. Not long after they met, Inuzuka Kiba was smugly patting his green vest.

"Oh dear, I forgot to change my clothes before going out today, and they're all dirty."

Naruto Uzumaki, clearly oblivious to the situation, didn't react at all.

Inuzuka Kiba was even more frustrated. He had made it so deliberate, yet Naruto still hadn't realized it. Damn it!

"Hey, Naruto, you've been training outside for three years and haven't even come back once. Seriously, you've missed so many of our classmates' reunions when they became Jōnin."

"A party?" Upon hearing this, Naruto Uzumaki looked on with envy and couldn't help but start complaining.

"I've been training with Jiraiya- sensei all these years, how could I have had time to come back?"

"Hey, Naruto, are you doing this on purpose?!" Inuzuka Kiba couldn't help but show a hint of anger as he looked at Naruto, who was still not reacting. His green vest was almost torn apart, and he still hadn't reacted.

"Intentionally?" Naruto scratched the back of his head, looking completely bewildered, wondering how he had managed to annoy the other person again.

Seeing Naruto's expression, Inuzuka Kiba gritted his teeth, furious. He stopped pretending and grabbed his green vest, shouting, "This is Jōnin vest! I'm Jōnin now!"

"Naruto, shouldn't you congratulate me?!"

Inuzuka Kiba's good mood for showing off was instantly ruined, and he glared at him irritably, then bluntly stated his opinion.

At this moment, Naruto Uzumaki burst into laughter, "Kiba, so all you did was get me to congratulate you on becoming Jōnin, huh?"

"Congratulations on becoming Jōnin."

Naruto Uzumaki couldn't help but look at Inuzuka Kiba with envy. In the past three years, he was probably the only one still Chunin around Chunin, while everyone else had already Jōnin. Time really flies.

During the Chunin Ninja Exams, Naruto Uzumaki became Chunin based on his strength, though not his intellect.

"Tch." Inuzuka Kiba scoffed, then said in a sour tone, "To be able to train Jōnin Jiraiya-sama for three years, what does it matter if you're Lord Jiraiya Jonin, or even Genin?"

Sometimes, Jōnin or Genin doesn't necessarily reflect one's strength. Jiraiya you have a legendary ninja like Jiraiya as your teacher, who personally trains you for three years, why bother with Jōnin?

After completing his training, becoming Jōnin is not a certainty.

"Haha, Kiba, you're still as arrogant as ever. But I'm off to report to the Hokage Building now."

"Naruto, you!" Inuzuka Kiba was somewhat taken aback as he watched Naruto Uzumaki walk away, but then a smile appeared on his face.

They've all grown up; even the once hot-blooded, mischievous, and thick-skinned Naruto seems more mature now.

The Hokage's Office Building.

"Over the years, I've taken Naruto to many places and deliberately shown Naruto a lot. Naruto has indeed grown, but now I feel that Naruto has kept his former ideals in his heart."

With his white hair Jiraiya spoke wistfully about Naruto's growth over the years, and when he mentioned Naruto's changes, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade couldn't help but snort coldly, "It seems you still haven't changed this brat's mind, Jiraiya."

Jiraiya scratched the back of his head, looking rather troubled, with an awkward smile on his face.

"It's not that there haven't been any changes at all. At least Naruto has matured. Now that he knows he can't change things without power, he won't keep spouting nonsense like he used to."

Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Tsunade scoffed disdainfully, "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is practically useless in your hands. To be honest, it would have been better to send him to Root to see if he could be trained."

"If this brat at Root can maintain this mentality, then we really need to consider finding a different Jinchuriki."

Tsunade's words left Jiraiya incredibly embarrassed. It would be a lie to say he had no feelings for Naruto after all these years, so he could only pretend to be clueless.

"Hey, Jiraiya, stop playing dumb. You should know what happened with the information Orochimaru gave you."

Tsunade spoke with dissatisfaction, Jiraiya's expression gradually became serious upon hearing this.

"Orochimaru's information might reveal some conspiracy behind the scenes of the Shinobi World, or even Shinobi World there's a mastermind behind the wars that have raged for over a thousand years. But Naruto and Sasuke are different."

Orochimaru, having spent years researching the secrets of the Shinobi World, now knew about the problems between Sasuke and Naruto, so how could he let Naruto Uzumaki go?

If one wants to study Naruto Uzumaki, his current guardian Jiraiya, is an unavoidable obstacle. Therefore, Jiraiya Shinobi World, his first stop was to find Orochimaru.

Orochimaru spent three months researching, and he didn't hide it from Jiraiya, so Jiraiya naturally knew all about it.

"As Orochimaru said, Sasuke Uchiha's Chakra contains the will of Indra. According to mythology, Indra's ultimate will was nothing more than to defeat Asura and prove that he was right."

At this point, Jiraiya gave a wry smile, "Therefore, the impact on Sasuke hardly changed his personality. At most, he encountered his destined rival Asura, defeated him, and proved himself right, which was enough."

"Therefore, Indra's will is simple and pure, unlike that of the Asura."

"Asura was the second leader of the Ninshu. He firmly believed that peace could not exist without love, which was not wrong in itself, since humans cannot live without love. However, according to records, this will to love was somewhat obsessive."

At this point, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh, "Like the First Hokage, one possesses absolute power, and only then is one qualified to talk about love. When absolute power exists, everything one desires will naturally appear in the world, but as power disappears, love will also change."

"According to historical records, the Ninshu was eventually buried in the dust of history as its power faded."

Peace cannot exist without love. Even Jiraiya was once confused and strayed from the right path. But according to history, did the Sage of Six Paths lack love? Did Asura lack love? And what was the outcome in the end?

Of course, these are all myths and legends, and may not be true. But what about the First Hokage? That happened within the last hundred years.

When the First Hokage was alive, the Shinobi World lived in peace and love. But as absolute power vanished, that peace and love was instantly shattered, revealing the sinister smiles of ambitious schemers.

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