Several days later.
Hyuga Sho's released fourth personality, Rin Setsu'a, was found by Black Zetsu and White Zetsu.
Under Black Zetsu and White Zetsu's invitation.
Rin Setsu'a rode Deidara's Clay Bird.
And headed for the Akatsuki Organization's secret base.
Land of Rivers... a southern cavern!
The Land of Rivers was a strange country.
It lay between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire.
This country had many mountains and rivers, with extremely complex terrain.
Therefore, it wasn't a suitable place for conquest.
During the past three Shinobi World Wars.
Konoha and Sunagakure had gone back and forth through the Land of Rivers, treating it as a battlefield to some extent.
However... even so.
Because of its complex terrain, countless places had still gone undiscovered by both countries, making it extremely suitable as a hiding place...
When Rin Setsu'a arrived at the Akatsuki Organization's base...
The rumbling rock rose, revealing its true appearance.
"Barrier Talisman..."
Rin Setsu'a examined the talisman pasted onto the cavern.
There was only one here, but...
"It should be the 'Five Sealing Barrier.' The other four are in different locations..."
"Heh heh, as expected of Rin Setsu'a. It seems that saying you're well-informed really isn't just empty praise..."
As Black Zetsu's words fell...
Six shinobi emerged from the darkness of the cavern.
Every one of them possessed the Rinnegan.
Their ears, nose bridges, and various parts of their bodies... were decorated with Black Receivers [?].
The six surrounded Rin Setsu'a. They didn't look much like they were giving him a warm welcome.
"Oh my? Is this the Akatsuki Organization's way of welcoming guests? I'm truly honored."
A hint of mockery colored Rin Setsu'a's calm voice.
It was the sort of tone that made people want to beat him up.
"You're looking down on me too