Outside the village in the Land of Rain where Nagato's family lived, a group of mysterious figures suddenly appeared in the forest.
"According to the information we gathered, those eyes appeared in this village."
One of the leaders took out the intelligence they had collected beforehand. After confirming it was accurate, he spoke to the group behind him.
"Lord Danzō said those eyes possess power even greater than the Sharingan. Bringing that pair back intact probably won't be easy."
Another member of the group replied.
These people were all Anbu members under Shimura Danzō. Every one of them wore a different mask and gray-black ninja combat gear. Even while standing still, they maintained a complete formation, with several others concealed around the area on guard. They clearly formed an elite combat unit.
"If it were easy, it wouldn't have fallen to us." The lead ninja spoke.
"But since this is a mission arranged by Lord Danzō, we have to give everything we have to complete it. There is no way back."
Everyone present agreed deeply with those words. Shimura Danzō ruled the Root Division under him with an iron fist, and everyone there knew the consequences of failing a mission.
"Now that we've found the target, begin the operation."
Led by the head ninja, the group swiftly descended upon the quiet, peaceful village before them.
"What's that sound outside?"
The sounds of the Root Division's wanton slaughter in the village reached the wooden house where Nagato's family was staying, alarming the four people inside.
This is bad. Nagato knew all too well that those were the sounds of battle.
Did foreign ninja attack the Land of Rain? Or is it someone else? Several thoughts flashed through Nagato's mind, but he had no way to judge the situation outside.
Still, for