God!

Ming Jing squatted by an outlet in Amegakure, studying the rune beneath the water with great interest. The familiar symbol made him recall what had happened back in the Land of Whirlpools.

"Looks like those three brats have already infiltrated Akatsuki! Still, getting into Akatsuki means their strength has been recognized." Ming Jing thought about it. To be safe, he should make a few adjustments. After all, the students had not fully mastered the material yet. As their teacher, he ought to give them a little extra tutoring.

"Hmm... The first one is here, so the second should be over there." After working it out, Ming Jing used the Body Flicker Technique and left. Over the next half day, he moved through every corner of Amegakure, modifying all the barriers Tsukikyuu Shang Mei had set up.

This way, once Tsukikyuu Shang Mei returned and activated the barrier, she would surely gain something new. Ming Jing was very satisfied with his handiwork. This was what it meant to be a great people's teacher—always thinking of his students.

At the same time, another master and disciple officially met.

"Your appearance has changed drastically, but those eyes... that shape, those ripple patterns... Unbelievable! Those eyes... So you really are Pain, Nagato?" Jiraiya stared solemnly at the Animal Path. "It seems you did not develop in the right direction after all. What exactly happened?"

"You don't need to know. After all, you are merely an outsider," the Animal Path said coldly as he looked at Jiraiya.

"You've changed, Nagato," Jiraiya said with some disappointment.

"Summoning Jutsu!" The Animal Path brought his hands together, and a summoning formula appeared directly on the wall behind him. Under Jiraiya's astonished gaze, a gigantic crab crawled out. It spat at Konan, and a massive flood of bubbles instantly