Although Hanzō had massacred them, the two understood that this was a conflict involving shinobi, not the ordinary people below. Amegakure was still the village they loved.
From future developments, Uchiha Yū could see that Konan, the Angel, often helped the village. Even Nagato, who was bent on ruling the shinobi world, would not set his sights on Amegakure's ordinary citizens.
"What I told you still stands."
Seeing the hesitation in their eyes, Uchiha Yū raised a hand. Knowing what their only concern was, he offered another reason they could not refuse:
"You want to rebuild Akatsuki because it was Yahiko's final wish. But I hope you understand that Yahiko's true wish was not to establish an organization. It was to bring peace to this chaotic shinobi world—and I can do that."
"A terrifying commercial empire spanning the five great nations has ample funding and can ensure that the lives of ordinary people are not affected. What Dawn lacks most is top-tier military strength, and that is where you can make up the difference."
Every word struck straight at their hearts, turning their hesitant gazes firm. The purpose of establishing Akatsuki had been to bring peace to the village and prevent war from ever breaking out in the shinobi world again. That was why they had chosen the name Akatsuki—the dawn.
Akatsuki was a spirit, not a fixed organization. Konan looked at Nagato, who had lowered his head in silence, and finally decided to help him make the choice. Her face, stained with mud and rainwater, was filled with resolve as she bowed slightly.
"I can feel your sincerity toward us. Dawn has also always helped the village's civilians. Your presence has changed many aspects of life in the village and made their lives better. I am willing to become