Upon hearing this, Salamander Hanzō couldn't help but lower his head, recalling the past and looking down on his life. His life was just like that of Uchiha Kō: ambitious in his youth, striving in his middle age, but in his old age, he began to become senile and muddleheaded, self-righteous and eliminating dissidents.
"Indeed, what you say is true, and I dare to admit it. However, I have not wronged my people, nor have I wronged the citizens of the Land of Rain!" Salamander Hanzō said confidently.
"Oh? So the Akatsuki you want to eliminate has been promoting peace and war, and they've even been personally developing new seeds. I imagine you've received their rice seeds, haven't you?"
"The organization you eradicated was an organization dedicated to serving the people. By doing this, aren't you cutting into the wealth of your people? You chose to sacrifice the interests of the people for your own rule. How can you say that you have done right by your people? Your citizens?" Uchiha Kō's words struck Salamander Hanzō's chest like a heavy hammer.
Originally, he only wanted to say that all of this was due to political differences, but now, after hearing Uchiha Kō's words, he began to feel a little guilty. However, he quickly sneered, "Saying so much is useless! The fundamental reason is that I lost today, Uchiha Kō. Kill me if you want! No need for further words."
He couldn't out-talk Uchiha Kō, and he couldn't beat him in a fight either. So what could he do? He should keep quiet and admit his guilt.
Uchiha Kō looked at Nagato and asked, "What do you think?"
Uzumaki Nagato glared at Salamander Hanzō, then shouted, "You hurt Konan, so in my eyes you're a dead man, not to mention you almost killed Yahiko!"
After saying that, Salamander Hanzō didn't speak, but simply closed his eyes. Uzumaki Nagato once again used his Rinnegan to form a black rod, this time aiming to stab the brain.
"Hey, farewell, Salamander Hanzō, the man who called himself a demigod!" With that, he plunged his black staff down, and with a splatter, blood gushed into the air, mixed with white liquid, flowing all over the ground.
This once-powerful and charismatic hero, who rallied the Land of Rain to rebel against the great powers and become a great power ourselves, Salamander Hanzō, died in an abandoned factory in the Land of Rain, forgotten by all.
"Konan, let's go." Nagato extended his hand, Konan nodded with a smile. The two walked ahead, completely unaware that Yahiko and Uchiha Kō were behind them.
Yahiko sighed, "Brother Kō, let's go together!"
Uchiha Kō shook his head. "Now that this matter is settled, I also plan to leave. From now on, the three of you will be in charge of the Land of Rain!" Uchiha Kō patted Yahiko on the shoulder.
"Don't forget your original intentions, and don't become like Hanzo. That's my expectation for you." After saying that Uchiha Kō unleashed the Flying Thunder God Technique. A golden light flashed, Uchiha Kō disappeared.
Yahiko paused for a moment, then shook his head and looked at Nagato and Konan at the door.
"Yahiko, keep up!" Nagato laughed, Konan nodded! Yahiko laughed heartily, "Here I come!"
After saying that, the three of them walked side by side in the direction they had come from. On the way, they encountered their guards fighting against the ninjas of the Land of Rain. Nagato then spoke up, "Everyone, stop! Hanzo is dead. From now on, our Akatsuki will take over the Land of Rain. Anyone who lays down their weapons now will not be held responsible!" Uzumaki Nagato said coldly.
The Akatsuki members looked at Nagato, their eyes lighting up. "Leader! It's the leader!"
"The leader has won! The demigod has been killed by the leader!"
"From now on, our Akatsuki will be a legitimate leadership organization!"
The Akatsuki members cheered, while the Rain Ninja exchanged glances and refrained from attacking, knowing that Uzumaki Nagato's words were likely true.
As for their leader, Salamander Hanzō, based on their understanding of him, if the three Akatsuki leaders were dead, he would definitely appear, announce that the traitors had been killed, and force the Akatsuki members to surrender.
Now that the tide has turned against them, the Rain Ninjas are beginning to hesitate.
However, the Anbu Rain Village who had previously delivered the message to Nagato and the Anbu was the first to kneel down, saying, "Leader, now that Hanzo is dead, we should naturally follow the new leader. We hope that the leader will prioritize the people and the villagers!"
Uzumaki Nagato nodded. "I accept your surrender!" Yahiko had asked him to do these things, but he couldn't do them. He didn't have Uzumaki Nagato's courage and decisiveness, so he was more suited to a clerical job than a leader.
This was a decision made by the three of them on the way here, so Uzumaki Nagato is now the leader of Akatsuki, with Konan and Yahiko as his vice leaders, jointly assisting Uzumaki Nagato.
With the Anbu taking the lead, the other Rain Ninja knelt down one after another, expressing their loyalty.
Uzumaki Nagato gestured for them to stand up and come with him to the village to bring over the Akatsuki members. He needed these people; they had Nagato him for so long, and now that he had gained power, he would surely reward his brothers who had served him.
The saying "a new emperor, a new court" is an age-old truth in any country. Unless there are certain things that only you can do, that no one else can do, or that others cannot do well, then you might appoint a former courtier. However, this is a minority. Most things that you can do, others can also do.
Even if you don't do well right now, you'll be able to do it well in the long run!
Thus, with the help of Uzumaki Nagato, the Anbu Rain Ninja persuaded all the ninja clans and ninjas in the Land of Rain to declare Uzumaki Nagato as the leader of the Land of Rain! The name of Uzumaki Nagato once again resounded throughout the entire Ninja World.
Uchiha Kō returned to Konoha, stretched, and rubbed his eyes. He'd used up ten percent of his chakra treating Yahiko, and he was really tired! Time to go home and find his wife!
Time flies like an arrow, and eight years have passed in the blink of an eye, bringing us to Konoha Year 56.
For eight years, the Ninja World was at peace, and all forces recuperated and rebuilt themselves. Now, Konoha's national strength has almost recovered. It is year 56 of Konoha.
Thanks to the intervention of Uchiha Kō, Obito did not leave Konoha, Madara returned, and Kushina did not seal the Nine-Tails, so there were no problems with her childbirth this time.
Uchiha Rou is now eight years old. She is 1.5 meters tall, slender, and has fair skin. Like her father, she has long hair and a soft voice. She is also of age to attend the Ninja Academy.
"Oh, my little darling, if anyone bullies you at school, remember to tell Daddy. Daddy will get justice for you and have a good talk with that family." Uchiha Kō is now in his thirties, but he looks exactly the same as when he first debuted. Time has not left a single mark on his face.
"Dad, I'm not a child anymore! Besides, my Sharingan has reached Three-Tomoe! And I've awakened Wood Release! Even most Chunin aren't a match for me, okay?!" Uchiha Rou exclaimed helplessly, her father was so clingy!
"Rou'er, listen to your father. Your father has some influence at school." Tsunade also felt a little sorry for her, after all, this was the first time she had to let her child leave them to go to school.
"Oh, okay, then, Dad, Mom, I'm going to school!" After saying that Uchiha Rou waved to the two of them at the school gate and then walked into the school.
Uchiha Kō pouted, looking dejected and empty inside. Tsunade, seeing him like this, couldn't help but sigh, "Honey, what are you afraid of? You know how safe Konoha Academy is. There are thirty Konoha Jonin patrolling inside, and Uchiha Itachi is even Uchiha Rou's teacher."
"I'm not worried about safety, but this little girl has been by my side since she was so small, and now she's grown up so much. Last time, when our little dog got old and died, this little girl cried her Heart-Rending and awakened her Three-Tomoe Sharingan."
"What if she becomes a ninja and witnesses the cruelty of the ninja world? What will happen then?" Uchiha Kō worriedly stared into the direction where his daughter had disappeared, lost in thought.
Tsunade her forehead. "Ahem, honey, let's go home. Our daughter won't be home from school for a long time!"
"Alright~" Uchiha Kō sighed and returned home with Tsunade.
Today, all the teachers at the Ninja Academy sprang into action because they had received news that Hokage Uchiha Kō Uchiha Rou, had come to the school! They wanted to see what she looked like.
School principal Shimura Danzō stood on the stage, watching the students gradually gather below. He smiled, but the next second, when he saw Uchiha Rou, his expression suddenly changed!
He seemed to have forgotten that his mouth was on the microphone; although he hadn't started speaking yet, his lips were already agape, and Shimura Danzō called out, "My dear niece!"
The students and teachers immediately looked at Shimura Danzō. Shimura Danzō also realized what had happened. He coughed lightly to cover up his actions, and everyone pretended that he had imagined it.
However, Shimura Danzō's eyes were still fixed on Uchiha Rou's figure, with a kind look in them. He gave an entrance speech because he knew that his niece Uchiha Rou was returning to school today. Otherwise, he would have left these things to the vice principal.
Uchiha Rou looked left and right. She thought she heard Danzo's voice. Strange, it was very loud. What was going on?
She didn't know she was the Hokage's daughter, nor did she know that the uncles and aunts who usually visited her home were high-ranking officials in Konoha. She only thought that her father and mother were ordinary people who were relatively wealthy.
This was also what Uchiha Kō wanted to see. He didn't deliberately train his daughter; he just wanted her to live a peaceful life. Therefore, he didn't train her. She could train when she wanted and rest when she wanted.
It doesn't matter. As long as Uchiha Kō takes care of everything his daughter needs to do, and ensures her safety and happiness, that's all that matters!
Some people asked if Uchiha Kō was spoiling his daughter too much, to Uchiha Kō replied, "So what?"
My daughter should be happy no matter what!
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