Gojo Rin: Obito-bro, please calm down, don't do that every day!

At this moment, Hidan's words and actions stirred a strong sense of suspicion in Kakuzu's heart.

"This guy, has his brain been controlled by Uchiha Hanabi? Itachi, take a look." His voice was laced with helplessness and confusion.

Hidan's behavior was already unconventional, but now he appeared utterly deranged, incessantly chanting the doctrines of the Jashin Cult as if Uchiha Hanabi's Mangekyo Sharingan had burrowed deep into his mind, devouring his sanity.

Earlier, he had leaped into mid-air and let out a deafening shout; had he not possessed an immortal body, he would have perished long ago. This scene made Kakuzu grit his teeth in frustration, as Hidan's recklessness had cost him a precious, invaluable heart.

It was beyond unbearable; if not for the fact that he had joined the Akatsuki, this little brat would have been dead already.

Hearing Kakuzu's query, Itachi Uchiha did not respond immediately. Instead, he calmly activated his deep, piercing Sharingan to conduct a meticulous observation and analysis of Hidan's mental state.

After a moment of insight, Itachi stated his conclusion coolly: "It appears he is not under the control of any genjutsu; he has simply accepted the Jashin Cult ideology promoted by Uchiha Hanabi."

Hidan seemed to develop a keen interest in Itachi Uchiha's Sharingan, teasing him loudly without reservation: "Hey, brother, those eyes of yours are a match for little sister Hanabi's colored contacts! Tell me, where did you get those eyeballs? How about this: I'll give you a powerful weapon if you tell me the secret of those contacts, how about it? If that doesn't work, I'll just invite you to be the vice-leader of our Jashin Cult!"

Hidan's words were filled with both covetousness for Itachi's Sharingan and an obsession with the Jashin Cult.

Itachi Uchiha: "..."

Faced with Hidan's gibberish, Itachi Uchiha did not reply, maintaining a calm, stony silence.

Kakuzu could no longer tolerate Hidan's insane behavior, his clenched fists revealing the anger within him. "How about we just finish off this useless guy?"

He said this through gritted teeth; after all, Hidan's actions not only hindered the progress of their mission, but more importantly, he had nearly cost Kakuzu a heavy price.

Konan cast her gaze toward Hidan, the unique and fanatical intern of their team, and asked in her characteristically calm and slightly concerned tone: "Hidan, that Uchiha Hanabi you keep mentioning—where exactly is she now?"

Upon hearing Konan mention Hanabi's name, a look of near-pathological piety and smugness immediately surfaced on Hidan's face.

He patted his chest, his eyes flashing with fanatical light, and replied: "Heh heh, that girl Hanabi is currently spreading our Jashin Cult among those ignorant villagers in Yugakure. You know, she's quite the orator; even I have to admit her brainwashing skills are better than mine. But since you asked, I must state in advance: on my turf, I won't allow just any random cult information to be spread, especially anything other than the Jashin Cult. So, if you want to go see for yourselves, you have to promise me first that you won't try to steal my spotlight—you must let the name of my Lord Jashin ring out through that village first."

Konan frowned slightly at these words, but she showed no dissatisfaction, responding instead with a peaceful yet firm attitude: "Hidan, our purpose in this trip is not to spread any cult ideology, so you can rest assured about that. We simply need to see Uchiha Hanabi for the sake of organizational business. Please lead us to Yugakure so we can understand her specific situation there."

Konan's words were resonant and left no room for retreat, which forced Hidan to restrain his flippancy somewhat.

After a moment of thought, he nodded, seemingly feeling that this was a good opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty.

Thus, with a mysterious smile, Hidan began to arrange the journey to Yugakure.

After a long trek, the group finally arrived at their destination, and the sight before them was highly unexpected.

Uchiha Hanabi, Gojo Rin, Gojo Satoru, and other key figures were already waiting in an open field under the bright sun, their faces beaming with enthusiastic smiles as if they had been looking forward to this meeting for a long time.

Hanabi was surrounded by numerous villagers from Yugakure, both young and old, who stared ahead with curious and slightly reverent eyes.

Outside the village entrance, Hidan and Konan stood as representatives of the Akatsuki, clad in their iconic red-cloud-patterned black cloaks and wearing conical hats adorned with wind chimes, though the scene was vastly different from the usual atmosphere of slaughter.

Most striking was a massive pair of couplets hanging at the village gate, inscribed with the words: "Akatsuki brings peace to my home, Jashin promotion relies on everyone." Such a humorous and unexpected slogan left everyone present in a state of astonishment.

Hanabi held a megaphone, her voice loud and infectious: "Fellow villagers, look at these people standing before you. They are the legendary Akatsuki. Despite the various misunderstandings and rumors about them in the outside world, today I want to tell you that they are a force dedicated to bringing peace and are partners we can trust."

Konan, Hidan, and the other Akatsuki members were stunned, clearly unaware of this "new identity."

Kakuzu glanced at the couplets, a wry smile tugging at the corner of his mouth as he teased Konan: "It seems our image in Yugakure has been completely reshaped; we've actually become messengers of peace. This isn't the goal we were aiming for when we joined the Akatsuki."

Konan was left speechless, knowing full well that the organization's past tenets and current situation were worlds apart.

The Akatsuki was originally founded by Yahiko with the intention of ending war and seeking peace. However, as the organization developed and was infiltrated by external forces—especially the influence of Madara Uchiha—it gradually veered onto an extreme path, attempting to rule the entire Ninja World by collecting Tailed Beasts for the Eye of the Moon plan.

Yet now, facing this scene, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought: perhaps, after weathering so many storms, the Akatsuki's way of existence and mission had reached a turning point, and perhaps it was truly possible to return to Yahiko's original vision, pursuing and maintaining peace in a different way.

Everyone in the Akatsuki knew that while the scene was warm and harmonious, the ultimate goal of achieving world peace was not something that could be accomplished overnight; at times, it even seemed like a distant, unreachable daydream.

It required persistent effort, firm determination, and the collective contribution of countless people, rather than being easily achieved by a slogan or a symbolic action. Faced with the complexity and arduous nature of reality, even a powerful group like the Akatsuki could not rashly promise to bring immediate, permanent peace.

Hidan stepped forward, his face always bearing a wicked smile, and flashed a set of white teeth as he approached Uchiha Hanabi, saying with great admiration: "Hey, little sister Hanabi, that move of yours is brilliant! I never expected our Jashin Cult's promotional concepts could be used to advocate for peace. It looks like we need to join forces to carry forward this 'Jashin' path of peace!"

Hanabi smiled like a blooming flower and cleverly responded: "Brother Hidan is too kind. Actually, I was inspired by the unique slogans of the Jashin Cult to come up with this novel idea. Although the Jashin Cult's faith is not mainstream, it certainly has its own unique way of spreading ideas and uniting people. Brother Hidan, your wise decisions and unique insights are the core driving force behind all of this!"

"Not at all, not at all; all the results are the outcome of everyone's collective effort." Hidan waved his hand, his humility tinged with self-satisfaction. "However, you're right; sometimes, if you look at a problem from a different angle, things that seem contradictory can find common ground. Just like our Jashin Cult and the concept of peace—even if we kill people at will, it's all for the sake of Lord Jashin."

Just as Hidan and Hanabi were immersed in mutual praise and banter, creating a strange yet harmonious atmosphere, Konan and the others were not entirely swept up in the joy, but remained vigilant, calmly analyzing everything before them.

Noticing the changes in the surrounding environment, Konan whispered to her companions: "According to the latest intelligence provided by Zetsu, the identity of this Uchiha survivor girl, who is revered by the villagers of Yugakure and active in today's events, may be inconsistent. It is highly likely she is not a descendant of the Uchiha who grew up relying solely on the offerings of the villagers."

Standing to the side, Itachi Uchiha pointed out with the keen intuition of his bloodline: "Even so, her Uchiha Clan lineage is beyond doubt. Look at the light flashing in her eyes—that is the unique mark of the Sharingan, the ocular jutsu exclusive to our Uchiha Clan. It cannot be faked."

His gaze locked onto Hanabi, sharp and profound.

Meanwhile, the silent Masked Man—the hidden identity of Obito—felt ripples in his heart when his gaze fell upon Gojo Rin.

Rin's familiar face made him feel as if he were in another lifetime, as if the figure of his old friend had reappeared. "Rin..."

He called out softly, his voice filled with endless longing and bitterness.

Obito scrutinized the woman before him who looked so much like Rin, feeling deeply moved: "Indeed, whether it is the contours of her features or her overall temperament, she is almost identical to Rin, even her body proportions are so perfect that it is hard to distinguish truth from falsehood. In this ninja world full of illusion and reality, to actually encounter such a real existence that resonates so deeply is a true addition of genuine emotional color to this fake world."

He gently touched his mask, his heart a tumult of emotions—both a mourning for past memories and a confusion and helplessness regarding the present reality.

Rin's sudden passing was like a sharp sword piercing Obito's heart, leaving a wound that would never heal.

He had once been immersed in pain and despair, and with the help of the unique abilities of the Mangekyo Sharingan, he had delved into and mastered space-time ninjutsu, eventually constructing an idealized yet incomplete "Limited Tsukuyomi" world.

In this world, he attempted to reverse Rin's fate, reshaping a beautiful world without pain or betrayal to compensate for the regrets and guilt in his heart.

Whenever the name Rin was touched upon, Obito's heart would ache as if it were being fiercely gripped, but he still suppressed this emotional fluctuation, telling himself: "Rin, I will try again to create a world of only happiness for you."

He took a deep breath, gathered his chaotic thoughts, and allowed himself to return to reality.

In an instant, Obito's gaze shifted from his memories to Gojo Rin before him; her face, so similar to Rin's, reminded him once again to hold fast to his current goal.

Obito turned to the other members of the Akatsuki and proposed, "Seniors, since Uchiha Hanabi is just ahead, why not take the initiative to invite her? After all, she is not only an important member of the Uchiha clan but also represents new possibilities. Furthermore, her two companions are worth noting; perhaps we can uncover valuable information or new opportunities for cooperation from them."

As Obito's voice fell, Konan, Kakuzu, and the others nodded in agreement, understanding that any small possibility could become the key to changing the status quo.

Thus, the group adjusted their mindsets, carrying their respective thoughts and goals as they walked toward Uchiha Hanabi and her companions.

Within the avatar chat group specifically established by the system, this space named "Akatsuki Insider Exchange" was meticulously designed and created by Uchiha Ruri.

The atmosphere of the discussion in the group was both relaxed and tense, as they usually utilized this platform to share information and communicate strategies in real-time.

Gojo Rin sent a message to the group, tinged with a hint of playfulness and confusion: "Do you guys feel like the way Obito looked at me just now was a bit off? It felt like he couldn't wait to swallow me whole or possess my body directly. Haha, am I overthinking this?"

This message triggered a brief silence, followed by a string of surprised emojis.

Uchiha Ruri, as the group leader and the main architect of this plan, responded in a timely manner: "Rin, follow the plan of us masterminds. You all should join the Akatsuki discreetly for now and try to gather as much internal intelligence as possible. I am currently busy guiding Naruto and Sasuke and cannot spare the time to talk in detail. Sorry, I have to log off first." No sooner had she finished speaking than Ruri exited the chat group.

Gojo Rin widened her eyes in utter disbelief, sending two consecutive, surprised "Huh?"

Huh?

It was as if the scene before her had completely overturned her perception.

To think that even the main body was too busy taking care of children to attend to them, these avatars—this humorous, slice-of-life situation made Gojo Rin feel both intrigued and endeared.

It seems that no matter how special one's status is, possessing the power of the Six Paths and being the older sister to Naruto and Sasuke, it actually makes perfect sense that she would have to look after those two.