"Young people who share our ideals! Welcome to the Spark Organization! With you among us, we have every reason to rejoice!"
Hyuga Shin gazed at the new member, Inoue Hirohiko, and warmly welcomed him, offering a little inspirational speech for good measure.
"It's an honor to join the Spark Organization. To walk alongside people who share my ideals is a blessing!"
Inoue Hirohiko was deeply humbled. He showed no disrespect toward the organization's elderly leader and quickly expressed his sincerity.
As a wandering Jonin from the Land of Waterfalls and a regular at the Black Market, he knew of Kakuzu.
Anyone who could lead a man like Kakuzu had to be powerful.
Besides, Inoue Hirohiko was a clever man. Otherwise, he wouldn't have seen the Shinobi World so clearly.
Never judging by appearances was a lesson he'd learned as a Black Market Ninja.
Hyuga Shin had only just met him, but he couldn't help thinking highly of the new member.
It didn't matter if his strength was lacking; his perception and temperament were both excellent. Though Hyuga Shin looked old, Inoue Hirohiko hadn't shown the slightest contempt, displeasure, or confusion.
Unlike Hidan and Sasori, those two hotheaded youngsters who still needed to learn a thing or two.
Hyuga Shin then introduced himself and the other members of the organization, giving them a chance to get acquainted.
"This is the key to the organization's base. Come sign the contract, and then I'll take you there."
After they'd gotten to know each other, Hyuga Shin touched his ring and took out a large scroll, which he handed to Kakuzu and the others.
"Boss, shouldn't we free Inoue Hirohiko from his restraints first? Going straight to the base like this might not be safe."
Kakuzu took the security of the organization's base very