"No matter what crimes they have committed, as long as they successfully join us, they will receive my protection—even if they are rogue ninja from the Five Great Ninja Villages!"
Lying low and slowly building strength was out of the question!
With top-tier powerhouses holding the fort, ample funding as backup resources, and a powerful intelligence network, why should they keep a low profile?
The Five Great Ninja Villages had all been crippled. Dawn would never let such a perfect opportunity slip away.
As soon as the news broke, the entire ninja world was thrown into an uproar. Someone had openly challenged the Five Great Ninja Villages and every major faction.
Many forces discussed what had happened that day. As for this newly emerged organization, no one knew its true capabilities.
"I think they're just a bunch of fools who don't know their own limits. They actually want to go head-to-head with the Five Great Ninja Villages? Do they think they can take a bite out of them just because the Ninja World War is over?"
"Exactly. I think they're a bunch of arrogant maniacs too. In a few days, this organization will disappear."
"You people really are idiots. Didn't you see who was in that organization?"
"Open your eyes and look carefully. With the ninja they have now, they're already beyond what any ordinary organization could handle."
Akatsuki had taken shape and stepped into the public eye of the ninja world. At that moment, everyone's attention fell upon them, and information on some of their members was quickly uncovered.
Pakura, Sunagakure's hero, had actually become a rogue ninja! Along with Chiyo's grandson, Sasori! Both were rogue ninja from Sunagakure!
There was also a mysterious fellow wearing the distinctive clothing of the Uchiha Clan. He called himself Uchiha Madara, and