"You're Sasori, right? Let me introduce myself. I'm Xing Ruyu, your senior." The girl standing before Sasori tossed back her long hair. She wore the same black robe patterned with red clouds, looking lovely and adorable.
Sasori pulled the long robe around himself and asked softly, "Does this mean I passed the test? What do you need me to do next?"
Xing Ruyu smiled and sat down beside him. They were currently in one of the Land of Fire's subsidiary bases. After decades of renovations, it had the feel of an underground futuristic palace, bright as day everywhere one went. When Sasori had first arrived, the sight had given him quite a fright.
"Sit. The Master has already told me about you. You already know our organization's name—Akatsuki. You joined to seek revenge?"
"Yes!" Sasori replied without hesitation.
Xing Ruyu nodded. "Very good. You're honest. Since you're one of us now, we'll be companions from now on. The ring on your hand represents your status as a core member. But your current strength is still far too weak. You must rapidly improve in the coming days. You can choose to train on your own; our organization has a vast collection of ninjutsu scrolls that you may browse freely, including puppet technique scrolls. But if you want to improve quickly, I suggest you go to Kirigakure. The Master is living there now. By staying at his side, you'll make progress beyond anything you've achieved before."
"Also, since you've joined the organization, we'll naturally devote every resource to helping you grow. In return, you'll need to help the organization carry out various missions. This is the scroll for the Magic Lantern Body Technique. Take it back and practice it. From now on, no matter where you are, you can use the rings