"Yahiko, Nagato!"
Upon seeing Yahiko and the other person, Konan, whose hands were bound, immediately shouted loudly.
Hanzo, standing behind her, did not stop her actions. He simply watched as Nagato and the other two were stopped by the Rain Ninja, then ordered to lay down their weapons before being allowed to pass and approach Konan.
Hanzo stood on high ground, looking down at the three figures below, just as he had looked down at the "Sannin" in the past.
At that time Hanzo, considering the strength of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha, did not kill them, but could only give them the title of "Sannin" as a consolation.
'But these three guys don't have any powerful connections that I can't afford to offend!'
Hanzo narrowed his eyes slightly, watching Nagato's gaze.
'The eyes of the Sage of Six Paths!'
Hanzo's gaze flickered as he looked at eyes that existed only in legends.
Possessing it might allow one to glimpse the power of the Sage of Six Paths. Should we really give it to Danzo?
After only a brief struggle, Hanzo's eyes regained their calm.
He had already made up his mind, hadn't he?
Even if the Land of Rain gains control, can it retain it? Can it even glimpse that power?
No, these things will only bring disaster to the Land of Rain!
It would be better to pass this hot potato on to Danzo. Not only could the Land of Rain profit from it, but Danzo could also take on the risk.
Hanzo thought to himself, his eyes sweeping over several hidden corners where the Root were lying in ambush.
Hopefully they won't intervene.
Hanzo's eyes narrowed, and he coldly looked at the three people below.
"Yahiko, this isn't our first meeting!"
Hanzo spoke, he looked at Yahiko.
This was indeed not their first meeting. The last time they met was also in such drizzly weather, Hanzo and Yahiko shook hands and formed an alliance.
That scene happened less than a year ago.
"As a ninja from the Land of Rain, how dare you repeatedly contact a ninja from another country without authorization and even recruit her into your organization? Are you trying to betray your country?"
Answer me, Yahiko!
Hanzo spoke words of righteousness, the Rain Ninja around him looked at Yahiko and the other two with increasingly fierce eyes.
No one likes a traitor, not even a ninja with extremely low moral standards.
They also have a sense of morality, and isn't the current state of the Land of Rain a direct result of foreign powers?
Many Rain Ninja had silently drawn their blades and tacitly surrounded Yahiko and his two companions.
"Hanzo! As the leader of this country, don't you know what our Akatsuki has done, or whether we've colluded with foreign forces?"
"I am Rain Ninja, how could the Akatsuki I founded possibly do anything to harm the Land of Rain!"
"All of this is just a fabricated story you made up to achieve your goal!"
Under the misty drizzle, Yahiko roared and argued.
In order to gain Hanzo's trust, he never stopped the Rain Ninja from infiltrating the Akatsuki!
Apart from the most crucial matters, the Akatsuki was almost entirely transparent to the Rain Ninja Village!
So now Hanzo is saying that the Akatsuki is colluding with foreign forces?
That's utter nonsense, just talking nonsense with your eyes closed!
"Ha, what meaningless rhetoric!"
"Men, take that red-haired woman away!"
Hanzo could finish speaking, several Rain Ninja rushed down, eager to subdue Rieko.
But Rieko was clearly not one to sit idly by and wait to die. She jumped aside, dodging the Rain Ninja's grasp.
"I am a member of the Golden Consortium, Hanzo. Are you really going to disregard the future of the Land of Rain and forcibly arrest me?"
Rieko raised her head and looked at Hanzo on the Hanzo, clinging to a last shred of hope.
She was testing the waters, testing whether things were truly the worst possible outcome.
Should he activate the Shadow Clone Technique left outside and use the scroll to contact the Uchiha?
Rieko thought to herself, her eyes fixed on Hanzo, observing his reaction.
"Laugh!"
Hanzo a dismissive sneer.
"What are you still fantasizing about? Hoping that the Jonin delivered the message will escape?"
Stop daydreaming!
"Those of you who have no weapons and no scrolls are doomed!"
As he spoke, Hanzo looked at the Rain Ninja who had stopped moving.
"Go and grab her!"
Several Rain Ninja, upon receiving the order, quickly formed a circle and drove Rieko away to another location so as not to interfere with Hanzo's next move.
"Elder sister!"
When Nagato saw Rieko being chased, he couldn't help but want to go and help her fight the enemy, but Yahiko stopped him.
Nagato turned to look at Yahiko, only to see Yahiko shake his head.
Although Nagato was somewhat puzzled, he still chose to stop and trust Yahiko.
Moreover, Hanzo is still here.
Nagato pondered this as he faced Hanzo once more, confronting Yahiko once more.
"Oh? I thought you guys would go help her, Yahiko."
Seeing Hanzo, Hanzo narrowed his eyes, secretly sowing discord.
"Those are some of the few remaining Uzumaki Clan in the Shinobi World!"
"Aside from Konoha, which has one, the other major powers combined probably don't have many!"
Danzo told him a lot about the Uchiha clan, one of which was the Uchiha's emotions.
When other ninjas get angry, it's just anger. But Uchiha get angry, it's called "going into overdrive"!
Faced with the unknown Rinnegan, Danzo specifically emphasized trying to sow discord between him and his related emotions to avoid a situation similar to the Uchiha surge that sent everything flying!
Moreover, Hanzo glanced at Yahiko, his feelings also complicated.
It's incredibly rare for a small country to produce such a promising talent!
But today, he is going to personally strangle the future of the Land of Rain right here!
Just like he killed his past self.
'Light, justice, fighting for ideals, surrounded by so many comrades...'
'So young, I'm so envious!'
Hanzo's gaze towards Yahiko changed considerably.
"Who knows if that person is even one of yours!"
Yahiko looked at Hanzo, but his answer surprised the three people present.
Nagato and Konan were simply shocked. Rieko was clearly not in danger, so how could Yahiko say that?
Hanzo, however, felt a pang of regret; it was a shame that this little fellow was born in a small country.
The resolute voice drowned out all the problems!
No matter what he says, it's useless!
"Hehehe, if those were my people, then the Land of Rain would once again be home to the Uzumaki Clan!"
Hanzo's tone was enigmatic, but Yahiko and the other two understood his meaning.
What is the greatest wealth of a surviving member of the Uzumaki Clan?
It's the blood flowing in their veins!
The bloodline of the Uzumaki Clan is Kekkei Genkai capable of consistently producing powerful individuals!
If Rieko is Hanzo's person, then she will only be a breeding machine, bringing the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline to the Land of Rain!
While Yahiko and the other two remained silent, Hanzo threw a Kunai, which landed not far from Nagato.
All three of them were drawn to Hanzo's sudden action and looked at the Kunai.
"Hey, you redhead over there, pick up the Kunai!"
Hanzo's voice rang out.
Nagato looked up and exchanged a glance with Yahiko. Since there were no Rain Ninja nearby, Nagato picked up the Kunai as Hanzo had instructed.
Seeing Nagato's actions, Hanzo's voice followed immediately.
"Now, use this Kunai in your hand to kill Yahiko!"