In the Land of Rain, a country perpetually shrouded in gloomy rain and the shadow of war, struggles for power had never ceased.
Hanzo of the Salamander, the leader of Amegakure, had long controlled the entire Land of Rain through his overwhelming strength and ruthless methods.
Yet on this war-torn land, the young organization known as Akatsuki was rapidly rising, drawing countless refugees who had lost their homes to war, as well as ninja who opposed it.
Meanwhile, Shimura Danzō of Konoha had long set his sights on Amegakure and Akatsuki.
Under Danzō's careful scheming, Hanzo of the Salamander decided to act. He sent ninja to infiltrate Akatsuki's camp, seeking an opportunity to abduct Yahiko's closest companion—Konan.
Since Akatsuki's founding, Konan had always fought alongside Yahiko and Nagato. She was not only Yahiko's capable assistant, but also his most vital source of emotional support.
Hanzo and Danzō's plan succeeded perfectly. Konan was captured by ambushing ninja while carrying out a mission and taken back to a secret Amegakure base as a hostage.
Hanzo then sent Yahiko a message, demanding that he come alone to a designated location for negotiations. In exchange, Konan would be released safely.
When Yahiko received the message, his heart filled with anger and unease.
He knew it was a trap, but for Konan's safety, he had no other choice.
Faced with this unknown crisis, Yahiko decided to go alone. Nagato insisted on accompanying him, and the two prepared for negotiations that were destined to be anything but ordinary.
The negotiations were set in a secluded valley, dark and damp on all sides, hidden and ideal for an ambush.
By the time Yahiko and Nagato arrived, the area was already filled with Hanzo's Amegakure ninja and Danzō's Root ninja.
Rain constantly battered the ground, and the air