Cooperation with Yahiko

Although he had mastered the new Sage Mode, Kazashiro was not in a hurry to leave.

After several days of training in Senjutsu under Fukasaku, Kazashiro sat alone atop a giant plant one night, pondering the meaning of the Great Toad Sage's prophecy.

Literally, the "white snake" the other person mentioned either refers to Orochimaru or a white snake.

No matter which direction you look at it from, there seems to be no problem.

"The Fifth Generation..."

A familiar voice sounded behind me.

"Nephew Nagato, how's your Sage Mode training going?"

Kazashiro recognized the owner of the voice without even turning around.

Hearing the other person's... indescribable form of address, Nagato smiled Nagato, took the initiative to approach the other person, and asked in a low voice some questions about Sage Mode.

Kazashiro didn't hold back; he told everyone what he knew, and for what he didn't know, he pretended to be knowledgeable by using incomprehensible words.

"By the way, nephew, Akatsuki Organization still active on the Land of Rain?"

During the conversation, Kazashiro suddenly remembered that the Akatsuki Organization was driven out of the Land of Rain by Yaowan, and curiously asked about their current situation.

"Yes, Yahiko said that the situation in the Land of Rain is unclear, and it is not the right time to enter."

At this time, although the Land of Rain had escaped the control of the Dawn Organization, the villages were wary of their existence and worried that they might have left behind some hidden plans. Therefore, various teams continued to explore the area.

Fortunately, the ninjas in each village adhered to the basic principle of not affecting civilians, so the daily lives of the people of the Land of Rain were not seriously disrupted.

The situation Yahiko mentioned was unclear, but he was worried that ninjas from various countries would regard the Akatsuki Organization as the successor to the Dawn Organization, develop a sense of apprehension towards them, and then launch a campaign against the Akatsuki Organization.

"Yahiko's considerations are quite sound."

Kazashiro nodded, agreeing with Yahiko's idea.

"It's not good for Amegakure to remain unrebuilt. The Dawn Organization has already withdrawn, and some of the Gyuki that were suppressed have resurfaced."

Before leaving, Kazashiro received a report about Amegakure. With the Dawn Organization confirming its withdrawal, some hidden figures are now trying to take control of Amegakure under various pretexts.

There are at least ten groups claiming to be Hanzo's successors.

"After you finish your training, you can go back and tell Yahiko that Konoha is willing to provide assistance to Akatsuki Organization in rebuilding Amegakure."

Kazashiro narrowed his eyes, carefully examining Nagato.

"Really?"

Nagato was somewhat excited. Returning to the Land of Rain and leading it out of the war had always been Yahiko's ideal.

As the man behind Yahiko, Nagato always regarded Yahiko's ideals as his own.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. One thing after another made Nagato realize just how difficult it was to achieve this ideal.

Hearing that Kazashiro was willing to help him, Nagato was genuinely happy.

After the initial excitement, Nagato's expression gradually returned to calm.

He knew that every gift in life came with a hidden price tag.

Kazashiro is not a philanthropist. Although he looks like a young child, he carries the name of the Shadow.

Everything he did was based on the premise that the interests of Konoha were protected.

"I will tell Yahiko about this. If you have any other requests, please let me know as well."

Nagato cautiously replied to Kazashiro.

Kazashiro did not change his attitude because of the change in the other party's tone.

He smiled at Nagato and stated his conditions in a relatively relaxed tone, "Some of the conditions are the same as those we discussed when we first met. As for some deeper cooperation, I will send someone to talk to Yahiko, so you don't need to worry."

Kazashiro paused for a moment, then continued, "All you need to do is convey my goodwill, Nagato."

"I understand. I will explain this to Yahiko as soon as possible." Nagato understood what Kazashiro meant and was eager to return to the Akatsuki Organization.

"Don't rush. Jiraiya sent you here so you could comprehend Sage Mode and prepare for future battles."

Kazashiro calmed down the somewhat impatient Nagato: "I won't hide it from you, once Yahiko takes over Amegakure, you will also have to join the Shinobi Alliance and act together to fight against the Ōtsutsuki."

"That's natural." Nagato nodded.

Their conversation lasted for a long time before it ended.

After watching Nagato leave, Kazashiro stretched and prepared to find a suitable place to lie down for the night, when he heard another familiar voice enter his ears.

"You'd be that kind?"

The slightly sarcastic tone immediately revealed who was speaking.

Kazashiro sprawled unceremoniously on the plant canopy, retorting irritably, "I'm curious, what kind of image do you have of me? Too cute."

"Hmph, you rude brat."

Uchiha Hikari wanted to punch someone just hearing that name.

If it weren't for the Toad around, Uchiha Hikari would have slapped the other person already.

On the border of the Land of Fire, under the shade of a tree, Kakashi pulled out his hidden "Icha Icha Paradise" and brazenly began to look at it in front of Naruto and the others.

"Kakashi- nii still likes that book so much."

Karin whispered a complaint to Naruto.

While in the village, they saw Kakashi often secretly taking the book out to read, only to be caught red-handed by the Military Police Force.

Although they didn't know what the book contained, just by looking at the expressions on the faces of the Military Police Force when they arrested Kakashi, they guessed that the book must contain something extraordinary.

"I have a feeling that Kakashi is becoming increasingly unreliable."

Sasuke's face was cold; he was extremely dissatisfied with Kakashi's nonchalant attitude.

Although the previous teacher was also unreliable, he was serious about his tasks.

But this one...

They're on a mission to hunt down robbers.

Won't it attract attention to read a book so openly under a tree?