"What!?"
Nagato and Konan were shocked and immediately stood in front of Yahiko, assuming a defensive stance.
"Don't worry." Shiyu gently shook her head and raised her hands to indicate that she meant no harm.
"If I were going to fight you, why would I tell you I was going to kill you? Besides, didn't you notice my eyes?" Shiyu also gave a careful reminder.
Because the lighting was dim, it was only after Shiyu reminded them that everyone could make out Shiyu's eyes.
Yahiko realized it was a misunderstanding, then waved his hand, and the ninjas withdrew.
"Is there something wrong with your eyes?" Konan asked proactively.
"My eyes were just gouged out," Shiyu said nonchalantly.
"Who did this? And why would they do it?" Nagato asked, equally curious.
"It was stolen by a bastard from our village. He went so far as to gouge out my eyes in order to gain my power, and now he wants to kill me completely."
"He conspired with Hanzo to send me to fight you, and then, after we've fought to the death, Hanzo would send someone to wipe you out. That's their plan to kill two birds with one stone."
Shiyu told the three of them everything, and they were all taken aback.
"From this perspective, some unusual things can be understood."
"Recently, Hanzo sent some assassin ninjas to assassinate me, but all attempts failed. Instead, they made me more alert. It seems he deliberately let me discover him, so I could be fully prepared. This way, our struggle will intensify. Hanzo is trying to use someone else to do his dirty work."
Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato, having learned of Hanzo's sinister intentions, were at a loss for what to do.
"Shiyu, what do you want us to do? Do you have any plans?" Yahiko asked proactively.
Shiyu nodded and said, "The Akatsuki Organization, like the rising sun, brings peace to the Shinobi World. I agree with this ideal, and I hope I can join such an organization."
"Really!?"
"That's wonderful!"
The fact that others agree with their ideas gives them greater conviction.
Konan and Nagato were very happy, after all, this was a concept they had shared—peace.
"But Shiyu, you're already Konoha Ninja, wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to join the organization?" Yahiko was the most thoughtful one.
"For the sake of peace in the Shinobi World, it doesn't matter which country's ninjas belong to. What matters is what we can do for the peace of the Shinobi World. The reason I want to join is because I agree with your current ideals and am willing to work with you to change everything around us." Shiyu wanted to guide the entire Shinobi World onto the right path.
Black Zetsu's shadow is present in almost all major battles and conflicts. Black Zetsu claims to have created the history of ninjas, but in reality, he is just secretly instigating wars, causing greater hatred, and making the meaning of Ninshu lost.
Shiyu joined the Akatsuki Organization for his own reasons.
"Since we've come this far, on behalf of the Akatsuki Organization, I welcome you to join us!" Yahiko patted Shiyu.
"Hanzo wants to attack us? Can we persuade him?" Yahiko asked somewhat naively.
Nagato and Konan both shook their heads, Shiyu also shook his head, saying, "Thinking like that is too naive. Hanzo will absolutely not allow Akatsuki Organization to continue to develop. You only have two choices: fight or die."
"Sigh, it's come to this point, we have no choice but to fight!" Yahiko slammed his hand on the table firmly.
Shiyu shook her head again and said, "Yahiko, Nagato, Konan."
"Do you think Hanzo is more powerful, or are the three of you more powerful?"
Nagato and Konan both lowered their heads, and Yahiko said bluntly, "Hanzo is a demigod. The three of us combined—no, even the Sannin combined—are no match for him."
"Is the Akatsuki Organization stronger, or the Amegakure (Amegakure)?"
Shiyu's words made Yahiko shake his head again.
"Amegakure is much stronger; we are merely an organization that wants to do our best to maintain peace," Yahiko said.
"How's your economy? Do you have enough food? Are your supplies sufficient? How many Explosive Tag do you have? How many Kunai? How many shuriken?" Shiyu bombarded Yahiko with a barrage of questions, leaving him speechless.
"Shiyu, it seems you've come up with a good idea." Nagato had also noticed something amiss.
"Shiyu, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me your thoughts." Konan was also very interested in what Shiyu to say.
Shiyu nodded and said, "For the sake of the Akatsuki Organization's survival, and for the sake of maintaining peace in Amegakure and even the Shinobi World, I suggest that all Akatsuki Organization members cease all activities and withdraw from Amegakure in the Land of Rain from this moment forward."
Shiyu's words were like a bolt from the blue, and Yahiko immediately objected.
"No, it won't be safe here if we leave. Besides, this is our home; how can we possibly leave?"
"Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. The reason Hanzo of the Salamander is wary of you is because you have your own unique beliefs in Amegakure) in the Land of Rain, and you are willing to fight for your beliefs."
"Your belief is to protect the peace of Amegakure and turn hostility into friendship. However, you yourself have said that you are no match for Hanzo in terms of strength, power, or economy. The enemy is determined to kill you. You are not as strong as them, so why don't you make a strategic retreat? Are you just looking for death?"
Nagato was easily persuaded by Shiyu, and he actually thought that the best course of action was to evacuate first. Konan always listened to everyone, while Yahiko was now caught in a dilemma.
After a while, Yahiko seemed to have figured it out and asked:
"Shiyu, if what you say goes, is it possible for us to get back here?"
Shiyu replied, "I can't guarantee it, but if we want to bring peace to the Land of Rain and the Shinobi World, accumulating strength and giving the Akatsuki Organization room to grow is undoubtedly the most effective approach."
"By the way, could I borrow your three hands for a moment?" Shiyu remembered her mission and made the request.
"Okay." Yahiko and the others raised their hands, Shiyu placed her hand on theirs. Then, a strange bloodline power was absorbed into Shiyu's body.
Shiyu clearly felt that the evolution of his eyes had accelerated.
Of course, Shiyu also unleashed the potential within the three, increasing their chakra levels.
"Wow, that's amazing! Shiyu, you actually have the ability to increase chakra!?" Yahiko was also taken aback, then overjoyed.
"Mine has improved a lot too." Nagato also felt the chakra within his body in disbelief.
"Even my chakra has increased significantly." Konan looked at her hands and then smiled.
"Thank you!" Yahiko Shiyu bowed to Shigure, showing the utmost politeness.
"No need to thank me, we all have a common enemy."