Akatsuki, Dusk, and the Rinnegan

Thanks to the deliberate manipulation of this group of Iwagakure Rogue Ninja, within a week, rumors had spread throughout the Akatsuki Organization Shinobi World, in alliance with Ōnoki, had attacked Konoha, but was driven away before even setting Village Entrance.

However, with the Fifth Hokage of Konoha Village's statement that he would show no mercy to certain intruders and that they would be punished sooner or later, this rumor became a reality.

Iwagakure.

Ōnoki looked at the intelligence report delivered to his desk and his face turned bright red with anger.

"Damn it! It got out after all!"

"Reporting to Tsuchikage-sama, it has been determined that it was done by those few individuals. The few Ninja survived but did not return to the village have formed a group and are spreading rumors throughout the Shinobi World."

An intelligence Ninja from Iwagakure reported this.

"Got it! Put the bounty on them! Post it at the bounty office and have the Bounty Hunter kill them! They've even smeared their own village; they're ungrateful wretches!"

Ōnoki gave the order angrily.

The intelligence Ninja nodded. "Yes, Tsuchikage-sama."

He then left the Tsuchikage's Office.

"What a bunch of useless trash! They joined forces with the Akatsuki Organization everyone hates, to attack Konoha, but they couldn't even get into the Village Entrance!"

He cursed under his breath as soon as the intelligence Ninja left.

How could Ōnoki inside the room not hear it? It was only separated by a door, so the soundproofing was practically nonexistent.

Hearing that even the Ninja who delivered the intelligence said so, Ōnoki's face turned ashen and then darkened.

Damn it!! I shouldn't have rushed to attack Konoha Village!

It's all that damned Akatsuki Leader, Pain's fault!

He even called himself a god! And look what happened to him – he was beaten to a pulp, and now he's nowhere to be found!

What a piece of trash!

On the other side, in Cloud Village).

Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu were in a Secret Base, their faces dark with anger.

"Obito, when are you going to stop?"

Black Zetsu couldn't help but ask.

They've been sitting here waiting for a week now, but Nagato still haven't returned.

That's not all; Obito Uchiha still had to wait, preparing to wait for Nagato to return.

He couldn't understand why he had to wait.

Obito Uchiha opened his eyes and glanced at Black Zetsu: "If you're in a hurry, you can act first."

"Then let's wait."

Black Zetsu finished speaking with a dark expression, and instantly disappeared in front of Obito using the Mayfly Technique.

After he completely left, Obito didn't pay any attention to it. Instead, he returned to the Kamui Dimension Kamui Dimension to find solace there.

Kamui Dimension.

Obito found the ice coffin and leaned against it.

"Lin, do you think I can get to the other side?"

Konoha Village)

The aroma of food wafted from the 200-square-meter house.

"Dinner's ready, Nagato, Kanami, Matatabi."

Konan and Hinata, both wearing aprons, brought out the food from the kitchen.

At Konan's call, Kanami and the others came out.

Soon, everyone was seated, including Two-Tails Matatabi.

"Why don't we stay in Konoha?"

Kanami asked.

Nagato shook his head with a smile, "That wouldn't be good. We've troubled you for so long, and you're still staying here. If we're discovered, it'll cause a lot of trouble. We can't just kill all the Ninja in the village, can we?"

"If they're all idiots, I think killing them all wouldn't hurt."

Kanami gave a very calm reply.

"..."

Nagato was speechless.

Because he knew that what Kanami said, which sounded like a joke, might not actually be a joke; he might very well actually do it.

Konan then spoke up, "However, we are leaving. We plan to revisit Yahiko's original idea when he founded Akatsuki Organization: to unite those who suffered in various wars so that none of us will be treated unfairly again."

Kanami nodded. "Okay, this sounds much more feasible than the Tailed Beast Weapon Project. Remember to contact me if you need anything."

As he spoke, he took out a Flying Thunder God Kunai and handed it to Nagato.

"When you need to find me, just infuse this Kunai with Chakra. As long as it's within a certain range, I can sense it."

"Of course, if you're too far away, it might not be very useful. Just don't use it as a lifesaver."

"Okay, I will treasure it."

Nagato received the Flying Thunder God Kunai and said excitedly.

Kanami:...

It seems they didn't hear a single word of the following sentence and are keeping it to themselves.

For a long while, the group remained silent.

After finishing their meal, Nagato and Konan helped clean up, then got up to say goodbye to Kanami and Hinata Hyuga.

We're getting ready to leave.

Kanami nodded. "Okay."

Hinata Hyuga nodded as well. "Goodbye, Konan- nee, Nagato- nii."

Over the past few days, the four of them discovered that they were all the same kind of people before, and none of them had any real antisocial personality disorder.

However, their different life trajectories led them to become adversaries.

"Okay, goodbye, Kanami, Hinata."

Konan waved her hand, and white wings sprouted from her back.

"Etc."

Just as she was about to fly away with Nagato, Kanami called out to them.

"Let me give you a ride. Where are you going?"

Nagato and his companion were taken aback, instinctively wanting to refuse. They had already troubled Kanami and his companion a lot these past few days, and they felt a little embarrassed.

But seeing Kanami's clear eyes, he still spoke up and revealed his destination, "I'm going to some smaller ninja villages; I need to leave the Land of Fire first..."

"Okay, I understand," Kanami stepped forward and came to the two of them.

With one hand resting on Nagato's wheelchair, she said, "Hinata, I'll be right back."

"Okay," Hinata nodded.

"Bass--!"

After several flashes, Kanami led Nagato and Konan to the border of the Land of Fire.

"Alright."

"So fast..." Konan blinked her beautiful eyes.

If she and Nagato had traveled together, it would have taken them at least a day. But after Kanami escorted them for a while, it only took them four or five seconds.

This gift was truly worthwhile.

"Thank you."

Nagato said seriously.

He didn't even know why Kanami was being so friendly to him. Even if he knew about Feng An's past, he shouldn't have gotten into a conflict with the village for their sake.

After all, any normal person would know that the latter is more important, and besides, he and Kanami had hardly met before.

The only time they met was when the other party came to his base to rescue someone. At that time, they only fought once and did not have any emotional exchange.

Kanami waved his hand. "No need to thank me. What are you planning to call your new organization?"

Nagato: "Dusk."

Kanami nodded. "Okay, I'm leaving."

"Wait a minute, I have something for you."

Nagato said, placing his hand on the Rinnegan.