006 Going Home

Morning.

Konan, sensing something was off, blinked her bright eyes, "Brother Amang, Sister Fusang, what's wrong?"

Something feels strange here?

"That's my mom."

However.

No one paid any attention to Nagato's weak words.

Fusang immediately gave an awkward laugh and shook her head, but didn't say much more. She patted Konan's head, "Are you awake?" Looking at Nagato and Konan, she continued, "If you're awake, let's eat first! We're leaving soon."

"Leaving?"

At this, Nagato also noticed the luggage in the living room, his small face showing a slight surprise, "Mom, are we leaving here?"

"Yes! Nagato!" Fusang nodded, patting Nagato's head again. She squatted down and looked at him with a smile, "Mom and Nagato are going to a new place to live. There's no war there, and no bad people. Once we get there, Nagato will be able to make many friends, and you won't have to hide at home or go hungry!"

Although she didn't know if the so-called Land of Grass was as the ninja had described, what choice did she have now?

Either she stayed here with Nagato until other ninjas arrived, or... she chose to believe and see!

Besides, she never thought that a ninja taking them away would be plotting against them, a widowed mother and her child.

After all, they weren't ninjas!

Unless... their identity as part of the Uzumaki Clan was discovered!

But if it was discovered, they wouldn't be able to escape anyway!

Therefore, they could only leave with hope for a better life.

Moreover, staying here... they didn't have enough food. Even if they didn't leave, they didn't know where to find food?

As for the misunderstanding last night... she had already forgotten it!!!

That's right!

Forgotten!

It was too embarrassing!

But after a moment, remembering her family... she sighed with melancholy.

With that, Nagato froze, then seemed to understand. He didn't ask why anymore and nodded.

Although his father had just passed away yesterday, after enduring so many years of war, with people dying every day, they had long been prepared and couldn't remain immersed in grief forever.

Life had to go on!

If the other place... had no war or hunger, and his mother was there, that would be good too.

He suppressed his reluctance, nodded, and said with a smile, "Wherever Mom goes, I go! I'll protect Mom!"

"Then let's eat breakfast first! After we're full, we'll have the strength to leave!" Fusang's face immediately broke into a smile upon hearing Nagato's words, "Thank you, Lord Mang! He will be taking us away next!"

"Thank you, Lord Mang (Brother)!"

"..."

Amang smiled and patted Nagato's head, shaking his head, "Let's eat! We'll leave after we're done!"

After a simple breakfast, they prepared to depart. Of course, before leaving... they still went to visit Nagato's father's grave.

Konan also picked a flower as a blessing and placed it on the grave, earning a thank you from Nagato.

"Then..." Looking at his team, Kusana waved his hand with a sigh, then said with a smile, "Let's go!"

First, send them away, then, come back!

Find Yahiko, then go home!

Meanwhile.

It seemed that the war had reached a critical juncture, with Konoha's main forces having penetrated deep into the Land of Rain.

And it was rumored to be personally led by the three disciples of the Strongest Hokage, the one known as the God of Shinobi, the Third Hokage...

Although the Strongest Hokage wasn't personally taking action, one had to remember that these were his students, and even the granddaughter of the God of Shinobi was among them.

One could imagine... they were definitely powerful ninjas.

In just one night, the entire Land of Rain became even more tranquil. The markets, which had some signs of life, were now also shut tight.

Immediately.

The Amegakure, having received the news, reacted swiftly. Even the Leader of Amegakure personally headed to the Konoha front lines.

Even Kusana hadn't expected the war to change so quickly!

Even the Konoha Sannin... no, they shouldn't be called Sannin now, Jiraiya and the others had advanced so quickly.

After all, the battle between the Konoha Sannin and the Half-Gods occurred after the three little ones met, encountered the sacrifice of the little dog (raised by Nagato), and after the ninjas dropped the explosive tags.

Therefore, he had expected to wait two to three months, but he hadn't anticipated it would be this fast!

Could it be because the Land of Grass suddenly joined the fray?

But still.

Their Amegakure hadn't dispatched any troops at all!

Mujie, that scrupulous fellow, hadn't done something again, had he?

At this moment.

Kusana, who was deep in thought, seemed to sense something. His eyes narrowed, and he immediately stopped walking, shielding Konan and the other two. He stared ahead with a slight frown.

Fusang and the others seemed to understand, quickly stopping and standing quietly behind him.

"Lord Mang..."

Before he could finish speaking, a soft, effeminate voice cut in, "You actually noticed the three of us! It seems you're quite a capable ninja!"

Three figures appeared before them, wearing Konoha Jonin combat attire. One had white hair, another blonde hair, and the third had a smiling, long black straight hair.

"I told you to just attack! Jiraiya, you're too naive. This is a battlefield now!"

"Bringing along civilians! It looks like the three behind him are ordinary people!"

"There are no ordinary people on the battlefield!"

"Whatever, it doesn't matter!" Tsunade said impatiently. "Dan is still waiting for us!"

With that, the three of them looked at Kusana before them with a frown. "Amegakure ninja?"

"No!" Kusana's eyelids twitched. He hadn't expected to see these three here and quickly shook his head. "I'm an ally of Konoha!"

"An ally of Konoha?" Orochimaru looked at Kusana with amusement. "I don't recall the Land of Rain and Konoha being allies..."

However.

Before he could finish speaking.

Just then.

Kusana silently removed the Amegakure forehead protector he was wearing and replaced it with a Kusagakure one, saying seriously, "Actually, I am truly a ninja from Kusagakure!"

The three of them: ...

They looked at the forehead protector in silence, and then their mouths twitched in unison.

There's such a move?

Are ninja forehead protectors something you can just switch around?!

They had long heard that Kusagakure ninja were opportunistic and shameless!

Seeing it today...

It was indeed true!

At this moment... they also believed this guy was from Kusagakure!

After all, ninja from ordinary villages could at most use transformation jutsu; they couldn't do something as blatant as switching their ninja forehead protectors!

They didn't even use the transformation jutsu!

But still.

Why was he bringing three civilians?

"These are my secretary's relatives in the Land of Rain!" Kusana said with a smile. "Because the Land of Rain is currently at war and everything is chaotic, they asked me to bring them away!"

"Relatives?" Tsunade frowned, then glanced again. After confirming they were indeed civilians, she pouted. "Yesterday, your Land of Grass representative said they found his long-lost son and were taking him to the depths of the Land of Rain. Today, someone else says they're looking for relatives! Why are people from your Kusagakure coming to the Land of Rain?"

"..."

Mujie?

Long-lost son?

Could it be Yahiko!

Kusana was taken aback, then said with emotion, "After all, the Land of Grass was once destroyed, so they were refugees who fled back then!"

Upon hearing this.

Tsunade was slightly stunned. She thought of the Uzumaki Clan... and then looked at the red hair.

The Uzumaki Clan also fled to various parts of the Ninja World after their country was destroyed.

However.

Because of the fear of the Uzumaki Clan's power, even after the Land of Eddies was annihilated, the various clans in the Ninja World continued to hunt them down.

Tsunade sighed with emotion, but her tone was impatient. "If that's the case... then hurry up and leave! This place is about to become a battlefield!"

"Thank you!" Kusana waved his hand, leading the still frightened three people forward. He smiled at the future Konoha's Sannin, "The Land of Grass is warm and hospitable, with beautiful scenery and fair prices! If the three of you come, all consumption will be 20% off! Come visit us when you have time!"

"This guy..." Tsunade's face was completely darkened. Orochimaru looked at Kusana's retreating back with a playful expression, "As expected of a ninja from the Land of Grass!"

Even now, he's still inviting people to visit the Land of Grass?

What's so fun about that small country?

"I heard a remarkable fellow appeared in Kusagakure!" Orochimaru licked his lips, narrowing his eyes. "His strength is quite formidable. He quelled the internal strife in the Land of Grass and rebuilt it! Honestly, I'm quite curious who it is! To possess such great capability!"

"Why do you care so much?" Tsunade replied, her tone still impatient. "We have more important matters now. After this is over, we should head to Dan." She then looked at Jiraiya, who was frowning and staring ahead, "Jiraiya, what's wrong?"

"Me... nothing!" Jiraiya snapped back to attention and shook his head.

Those eyes...

Never mind!

He extended his palm and grinned, making a funny gesture. "Let me, Jiraiya, end this war!"

Now is not the time to think about other things.

Ending this war is more important!

Meanwhile.

On the other side.

After walking less than halfway, he saw the Grass Ninja who had infiltrated, and Mujie was among them. When he saw Mujie nod at him, Kusana knew...

The Land of Grass's first Stealing the Sky and Changing the Sun Plan.

Had ended perfectly!

Immediately, he looked at the three people behind him and waved his hand grandly, "Let's go! We're going home!"