Following (Continued)

Breakfast had been quite pleasant. After it ended, Kakashi gave them a few final instructions.

Neji Hyuga, Sakura Haruno, and Uzumaki Naruto then left directly, gradually disappearing into the distance under Kakashi's watchful gaze.

Kakashi let out a breath and muttered, "Whew, they're finally gone. I suppose it's time for me to carry out my mission too."

"I just wonder how Might Guy and the others are doing. I only hope they haven't been hurt or run into any trouble."

Several days later, in Amegakure of the Land of Rain,

The four who had rushed back to the Akatsuki Organization gathered for a meeting under Pain's lead.

After learning everything that had happened in the Artisan Ninja Village, Pain remained expressionless.

However, Konan, standing at Pain's side, was far from calm. From the four people's account and the occasional glances they cast her way,

Konan understood one thing: the Dawn Organization that Zetsu had once mentioned in passing had now truly stepped into the spotlight.

According to the information, their exact numbers were unknown. However, among the three who had acted were users of Ice Style, Paper Release, and an unknown Kekkei Genkai.

When Konan heard the words "Paper Release," her expression did not change, but she was anything but calm inside.

After all, she herself possessed Paper Release. And now they were telling her that another Paper Release ninja had appeared? Wasn't that a little too outrageous?

She was naturally shocked, but after all these years, Konan had long become a seasoned actress. Naturally, nothing showed on her face.

Of course, Paper Release could be set aside for now. The most important matter was the existence of the person the four had described, the one suspected to be the leader of that force.

Being able to suppress a tailed