Uchiha Kō wasn't surprised to receive the news, and he even spoke to Nara Rokumei about it. Nara Rokumei laughed and said, "This Xinye is quite a character! Not only did he not try to shift the blame to you, but he also publicly claimed that the Daimyo had suddenly fallen ill. Interesting."
Uchiha Kō nodded. "Exactly! This guy was born a politician!"
After chatting for a while, Uchiha Kō went home to be with his wife.
Kumogakure
The Kumogakure was eerily quiet. The Third Raikage helped his son back to the Raikage Building and immediately summoned medical ninjas to reattach his son's arm. However, due to the long time that had passed and the severe damage to the arm, the reattachment was impossible. Enraged, the Raikage killed many medical ninjas, causing widespread panic.
Finally, Young Lord A sighed, "Father, forget it, don't kill him. Even if I lose an arm, I can still fight. It won't affect me."
The Third Raikage gritted his teeth. This attempt to steal a chicken had backfired spectacularly, resulting in heavy losses for them, including his own son who had lost an arm. Damn it, why! Why?! The existence of Uchiha Kō was a nightmare for Kumogakure!
"Son, don't worry, there's definitely a way to heal your arm!" the Third Raikage said in a deep voice. At this moment, Black Zetsu spoke up, "I can help him recover his arm!"
"My lord, please lend a hand and help my son recover his arm!" the Third Raikage pleaded.
Black Zetsu nodded, then imbued his chakra into Young Lord A's body. Soon, Young Lord A's arm grew back. Young Lord A tested his arm and found that it was no different from before. He immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, sir. You saved my father before, and now you have healed my arm. My father and I have no way to repay you."
Black Zetsu waved his hand, "It doesn't matter, I don't need your repayment. Just continue to develop your power." After saying this, Black Zetsu stopped responding and began to think about how to get Uchiha Kō to help him rescue his mother!
The two were sensible enough not to bother them any further. However, two hours later, they discovered something: the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was gone!
"Father, Killer B has left, and he left a letter!" Young Lord A said with a grim expression.
The Third Raikage took the letter, opened it, and read it. "Uncle, elder brother, I have now repaid my debt of gratitude for your upbringing and my brotherly obligations. From now on, I owe neither Kumogakure nor I owe each other anything. Farewell."
His words revealed his disappointment with Kumogakure. The Third Raikage slammed his fist on the table. "Hmph! Easier said than done! The debt of gratitude for being raised can never be repaid in a lifetime! And after only a few things, he's already harboring rebellious thoughts!"
Young Lord A remained silent. A few things? It seemed like there were already so many things. He was made to do all the dirty work, and even his and his son's lives had been saved by Killer B countless times.
However, now that his father is still alive, he still relies on him more, thus neglecting Killer B's feelings, which has led to the brothers' relationship almost completely eroded.
"Father, actually..." Young Lord A hesitated, but the Third Raikage immediately interrupted him, "Don't even think about pleading for this brat! He can't even handle something this simple, how will he amount to anything in the future! Fine, he's gone, is he? Let him never come back!"
"Announce to the Ninja World that the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki has defected and is classified as an SSS-rank rogue ninja. A bounty of 10 billion will be offered to anyone who captures him and brings him to Kumogakure!" The Third Raikage A, A, slammed his fist on the table, and the matter was settled.
Young Lord A looked at his father with a complicated expression. Seeing his father's dictatorial attitude and refusal to listen to anyone's advice, he began to wonder if his decision might have been better if his father had died.
But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he shook his head. What nonsense! His father was the Raikage; even if the sky fell, he'd be there to hold it up. Why should he worry? But, Bi, you won't just leave like this, will you?
At this moment, Young Lord A felt a pang of regret.
Konoha
The Hokage Villa.
Uchiha Kō carried Tsunade to bed, and the two had a friendly chat.
As for the children, they would feed them every now and then, then stop for a while, then feed them every now and then, then stop for a while.
If you add it all up, the exercise time is probably around twenty hours.
Uchiha Kō, supporting himself against the wall, walked to the living room. This exercise was really tiring! He felt completely drained. What's wrong with Tsunade? Is she really that amazing?
After taking a sip of water, Uchiha Kō went back into the bedroom. This time, he got into bed, Tsunade held him, and the two of them drifted off to sleep.
At the same time
Black Zetsu from Kumogakure suddenly said, "Ai, send an envoy to the Land of Rain and tell them that the people of the Land of Rain only know the Akatsuki and not Hanzo!"
For some reason, Black Zetsu suddenly came up with this method. Although the Third Raikage A, did not know why Black Zetsu wanted to do this, he still sent an envoy to the Land of Rain in the end.
At first, the Land of Rain treated them with courtesy, and Hanzo personally received the envoy. Then, the envoy casually mentioned something, and Salamander Hanzō, froze, holding his sake cup, until the envoy waved his hand, at which point he realized what had happened.
"Oh, Your Excellency, I am somewhat unable to hold my liquor, please forgive me," Salamander Hanzō said with a smile.
"In that case, I'll take my leave. This time, the main reason is that Lord Raikage wants to engage in trade with the Land of Rain for mutual benefit. Please don't have any unfounded thoughts, Lord Hanzo!" With that, the envoy from Kumogakure departed.
Salamander Hanzō's eyes darkened. The Land of Rain only knew of the Akatsuki, but not him, Salamander Hanzō? Hmph! The Akatsuki, what a fine Akatsuki, their reach is truly extensive!
It seems I was too lenient and too trusting, allowing this so-called peace-loving organization to grow unchecked! Even the Kumogakure knows about it!
This is not a good sign. The fact that Kumogakure knows about this means that Five Great Shinobi Villages know about it. In other words, they are all waiting to see me, Salamander Hanzō, make a fool of myself and be sidelined!
Salamander Hanzō grew angrier and angrier, until finally he slammed his fist on the table and yelled, "Guards!"
Suddenly, a ninja Forehead Protector an Amegakure appeared and knelt on the ground. "Lord Hanzo, what are your orders?"
"Tell me, do you know the Akatsuki? What's their reputation like?" Salamander Hanzō asked.
"The Akatsuki promotes peace and opposes war. They are generous and righteous towards ordinary people, winning their hearts and minds. Now, everyone in Amegakure knows them!" the Anbu replied truthfully.
"Are they only trying to win over civilians?" Salamander Hanzō asked.
"Yes, they have contacted some ninja clans, but the ninja clans feel that there is no future in associating with these peasants, so they have maintained a neutral stance." The Anbu took out the scroll of records and unfolded it in front of Salamander Hanzō.
Salamander Hanzō the scroll, glanced at it, and then slammed his fist on the table. "Summon the three leaders of Akatsuki to negotiate tomorrow at the abandoned factory in Amegakure! Remember, bring plenty of men! Prepare poison gas. Also, once those three arrive, you immediately lead your men to wipe out every single member of Akatsuki!"
"I'll make all their years of hard work go to waste!" Salamander Hanzō with malice. His voice was deep and magnetic, which made the Anbu realize that Salamander Hanzō was finally going to start eliminating dissidents!
The Akatsuki had just returned to the village, their faces beaming with smiles as they discussed the full moon celebration for Uchiha Rou in Konoha. It was the first time they had ever witnessed such a grand and joyous banquet!
Little did they know that a crisis was about to befall the Akatsuki.
Jiraiya felt that his three disciples were now strong enough, with two Jonin and one Kage Level, to handle anything. Therefore, he went to train, reportedly preparing to master Sage Mode in one go, thus separating from his three children.
"My three leaders, Lord Amegakure, the Salamander Hanzō, wishes to negotiate with you regarding the distribution of land within Amegakure."
"The Akatsuki has now become the strongest organization besides Lord Hanzo. They should have a larger territory instead of just staying in the countryside. Therefore, Lord Salamander Hanzō plans to give some cities to you to govern. I hope that with the joint efforts of your organization and Amegakure, Amegakure can become better!" The Anbu Ninja spoke with great sophistication.
Uzumaki Nagato frowned; he had a feeling something big was going to happen on this trip. Konan, on the other hand, smiled and looked at Yahiko and Nagato. She would listen to them both on such matters!
Yahiko thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then we agree. What's the time?" he asked.
"Tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM, the location is the abandoned factory." The Anbu handed Yahiko a handwritten note from Salamander Hanzō. He knew that among the three leaders, Yahiko was the one who made the final decision.
Yahiko opened the letter, his brow relaxing. "It is indeed Lord Amekage's handwriting. Please convey to Lord Amekage that the Akatsuki will always advocate peace and will always obey Lord Amekage's arrangements!"
The Anbu nodded. "I will convey your message. The three of you have just returned from the Konoha and must be quite tired. I won't disturb you any longer!" With that, the Anbu Ninja used the Body Flicker Technique and disappeared instantly.
The three watched him leave, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. Yahiko smiled and said, "Friends, it seems our efforts have gained the support and recognition of Lord Amekage. They want us to go to the city to continue spreading our ideas!"
Uzumaki Nagato frowned. "Yahiko, I have a feeling things aren't that simple, and besides, the location is remote, an abandoned factory..."
"Relax, relax. We are all citizens of the Land of Rain. Would Hanzo, a Hanzo of the Ninja World, possibly lay a hand on his own people?" Yahiko with a mysterious confidence.
Seeing this, Uzumaki Nagato stopped trying to persuade him, but his right eyelid kept twitching.
Konan grabbed Nagato's hand. "Don't worry, the three of us are invincible! Even if we get double-crossed, Nagato, you'll protect us, right?" Konan winked and grinned.
"...Ah! Yes, Konan, I will protect you and Yahiko!" Uzumaki Nagato blushed slightly.
6000 words
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