The peace talks were set at an open field near the famous Kannabi Bridge within the Land of Rain. This was a place Hanzo had chosen, easy to defend and hard to attack, and convenient for an ambush.
On the eve of their departure, the atmosphere was heavy. Yahiko was making the final rallying speech, the light of ideals burning in his eyes. Nagato silently checked his ninja tools, while Konan quietly prepared paper talismans for communication and defense. Yao did not accompany them, using the excuse that he would support them from the perimeter in case anything went wrong, but in truth he had long since taken position at an excellent observation point outside Danzo and Hanzo's ambush ring, quietly waiting for the show to begin. Black Zetsu and White Zetsu watched everything from an even more hidden place.
The next day, a drizzling rain fell without end. Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and several dozen core members of the Akatsuki arrived at the agreed location for the peace talks, carrying hope and anxiety in their hearts. Hanzo had long been waiting there with a group of Amegakure elites. His tall figure stood in the rain like a mountain, carrying unquestionable authority.
However, before the peace talks could even begin, something changed without warning!
A large number of ninja suddenly surged out from all around! Not only were there Amegakure ANBU directly under Hanzo, there were also Konoha "Root" ninja wearing animal masks and giving off an icy aura! Like ghosts, they emerged from the rain curtain and burrowed up from underground, surrounding the Akatsuki members on all sides! Killing intent instantly spread through the air!
"Hanzo! What is the meaning of this?!" Yahiko shouted sharply, both shocked and furious.
"The meaning is very simple, Yahiko." Hanzo's voice was cold and