In the forests of the Land of Rain.
The torrential rain that had swept through earlier had left the ground blanketed in layer upon layer of fallen leaves.
Just then, a towering figure slowly appeared.
Hanzo, who had arrived here, recalled the battle from earlier, and a complicated look surfaced in his eyes.
Konoha... the Sannin, huh...
What remarkable young people... Oh well...
There was nothing wrong with having more responsible shinobi in this Ninja World...
Just then!
His gaze suddenly turned cold. He spun around and looked behind him, speaking in a sharp voice!
"Who's there?!"
Behind the lush, towering trees at his back, two figures slowly emerged, one after the other.
"Pat!" "Pat!"...
With their measured footsteps, two tall figures appeared before Hanzo.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. Please accept my regards, Senior Hanzo of Amegakure."
Sosuke, who was walking in front, wore a warm, humble smile as he spoke softly.
Hanzo frowned at Sosuke and Minato before him. His expression turned slightly cold as he said in a deep voice,
"Shinobi from Konoha?"
"What's your purpose in secretly following me?"
At his words, the smile at Sosuke's lips grew wider. He spoke slowly.
"My purpose..."
"I have a plan that may require Amegakure's assistance, so I came to ask you for a favor."
Hanzo replied coldly,
"A nobody hiding his face dares to speak of working with Amegakure?! Utterly laughable!"
Sosuke didn't look the least bit angry at his words. His eyes remained fixed on Hanzo, touched with a faint smile, as he replied amiably,
"You may have misunderstood. It's not cooperation, but assistance."
"And the help I need is quite simple. All you have to do is leave your life here."
Sosuke spoke slowly, his tone as though he were discussing something with an old