Kenji the Clever

"Now, Hanzo of the Salamander clearly doesn't trust us. We want what's best for this country, but Hanzo refuses. In that case, we'll settle this with force!"

"If we keep remaining passive, Hanzo of the Salamander will only press us harder and harder! If we want to change the Land of Rain, we have to deal with Hanzo of the Salamander first!"

"Only a bloody revolution can save this country."

Obito stood on the stage and spoke with stirring emotion, placing all the blame for everyone's misfortune on Hanzo of the Salamander!

The Akatsuki members below listened ever more intently, and before long, Obito had swept them up in his rhythm.

At this point, the Third Shinobi World War had not even broken out, and the education of these wandering shinobi in Akatsuki did not even reach elementary school level.

Obito could easily stir up their emotions with a few simple points.

Even Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan began to feel disgust toward Hanzo of the Salamander as they listened to Obito's speech, as if Hanzo were evil incarnate!

Yahiko, who had always opposed the use of extreme force, even began to doubt his own ideals.

"But... if we oppose Hanzo of the Salamander, we'll become rogue shinobi. We'll be betraying the country. We'll be rebels!"

One of the wandering shinobi below spoke worriedly.

"Ha ha ha!"

"If we succeed, it will be a glorious revolution. Only if we fail will it be called rebellion!"

Obito Uchiha said with a sharp gaze.

The next instant, everyone felt as if thunder had exploded beside their ears!

It was as though the doors in everyone's hearts had been thrown open!

Yahiko stared at Kenji on the stage in shock.

Nagato's Rinnegan trembled...

Konan's small mouth fell slightly open.

"I'm finished!"

Obito Uchiha bowed and slowly stepped down from the stage.

Obito stepped down and met Yahiko's eyes.

The confusion in Yahiko's eyes slowly turned into resolve!

Then, thunderous applause and cheers suddenly erupted from the crowd.

"Down with Hanzo of the Salamander!"

"For the future of the Land of Rain!"

Akatsuki shouted their slogans, their emotions running high.

Yahiko watched it all, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He knew they were about to embark on a dangerous and unknown path, but at this moment, he also felt an unprecedented sense of purpose.

"Perhaps, just as Kenji said, only a bloody revolution can change this country..."

Yahiko's gaze was firm.

Nagato and Konan were also swept up by the atmosphere. They were both still young, their blood boiling with passion.

"Leader, it's your turn..."

Obito looked at Yahiko with a faint smile. He had already worked the atmosphere up to this point; the rest was up to Yahiko.

"From today onward, in the name of 'Akatsuki,' we will fight for peace and justice in the Land of Rain!"

He proclaimed loudly.

The people below responded one after another, their voices resounding through the entire tavern.

A storm that would change the fate of the Land of Rain had begun. At this moment, Akatsuki had already embarked on a path different from the original story.

Yahiko's Akatsuki would no longer serve the Land of Rain. Instead, it would pursue the goal of overthrowing Hanzo of the Salamander.

Obito's speech had profoundly changed the newly formed Akatsuki.

Late that night, Yahiko's group treated Obito very well. They prepared a private room for him and provided food.

"Well, Kenji, this is your room!"

Yahiko said with a smile.

Obito nodded with a smile. "Thank you, Leader!"

Yahiko shook his head to show there was no need for thanks.

"I really didn't expect you to know so much, Kenji. You showed our Akatsuki the way forward."

Yahiko looked at Obito gratefully.

Obito Uchiha scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

"Well, I learned it from that Konoha shinobi before. I've only picked up a little."

Obito Uchiha remained very modest.

"This organization is still in its infancy, and I don't yet know how to lead it. From now on, I hope you can support me alongside Konan and Nagato!"

After saying that, Yahiko gave Obito a deep bow.

Obito looked at Yahiko in surprise. If he had not seen the plot, he really might have taken Yahiko for the future Child of Prophecy.

Nagato and Konan nodded at Obito as well, their eyes full of hope.

Obito Uchiha smiled faintly.

Sorry, but I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I'm only carrying out a mission.

If I have to betray the village in the future, I might consider joining you.

Late at night, croaking suddenly sounded beside Obito's ear.

Obito abruptly opened his eyes and sat up. Looking around, he spotted a Frog in the corner of the room.

Obito hurried over.

The Frog slowly opened its mouth, and Minato gradually crawled out from inside.

"Teacher Minato?"

Obito asked with surprise and hesitation.

As expected of the Mount Myoboku lineage. Just like Jiraiya, he had crawled out of a toad's mouth.

"Well, Obito, you were only supposed to gather intelligence. How did you end up infiltrating them directly?"

Minato Namikaze said with a trace of helplessness.

"Sorry, Teacher Minato."

Obito said apologetically.

Minato did not blame Obito. Instead, he said,

"Well, it's fine. We just need to revise the mission rank. It was originally an intelligence-gathering mission, but since you've already infiltrated them, I've discussed it with the Hokage."

"It has been upgraded from a B-rank Mission to an A-rank Mission!"

Minato said with a faint smile.

Obito was slightly startled. What a great teacher.

He remembered that in the original story, the Land of Waves mission had also been changed from a C-rank Mission to an A-rank Mission.

"I'll complete the mission diligently, Teacher Minato. This is the intelligence I've gathered so far. Also, according to my investigation, this organization is connected to one of the Three Sannin, Lord Jiraiya..."

Obito Uchiha said mysteriously.

The moment Minato heard that it was connected to his teacher Jiraiya, his expression instantly turned serious.

If this matter became public, the impact would be enormous. Teacher Jiraiya might very well be accused of secretly establishing an organization outside the village.

Konoha prohibited Jonin from establishing organizations outside the village to cultivate their own forces. That was the rule.

What was more, this was inside another village. It could be seen as interfering with another village's internal affairs.

He had heard that the relationship between the Three Sannin and the Hokage had not been especially good lately. Lady Tsunade had even left the village.

If this organization really had some connection to Teacher Jiraiya, there was no telling what accusations might be pinned on him.

Minato carefully examined the intelligence on this organization.

In truth, much of it had been written by Obito Uchiha based on his memories of the original story.

"What? They're actually Teacher Jiraiya's disciples?"

Minato was shocked after reading it.

If that was true, then wouldn't they be his fellow disciples?

Minato quickly continued reading.

When Minato saw that this organization possessed the Rinnegan, he was truly stunned.

"These legendary eyes... actually exist!"

With a grave expression, Minato stored the intelligence inside the Frog's stomach.

Then he patted Obito's head. "Well done, Obito. On your first try, you gathered such useful intelligence!"

Minato praised him with a smile.

Obito's ability to gather intelligence truly surprised Minato.

Obito smiled sheepishly. After all, he knew the plot.