The skies cleared that day over Amegakure, a village shrouded in heavy rain year-round.
Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan stood together, looking at one another in excitement. The even more excited members of Akatsuki crowded around them and hoisted all three high into the air.
They cheered and celebrated.
Today, change had come to Amegakure.
"All right, everyone. Now that Hanzo of the Salamander is dead, we should plan our next steps."
After finally being set down by the excited members of Akatsuki, Yahiko called everyone together to discuss their plans.
Nagato spoke up.
"Yahiko, I think we should return to Amegakure immediately and take the remaining members of Hanzo's faction into custody."
Konan nodded and said.
"That's right. Our teacher once said that when you pull out weeds, you have to remove the roots, or they'll grow back when spring comes. If those people make a comeback someday, we'll have trouble on our hands. Even without Hanzo of the Salamander, we need to prevent that possibility."
"You're right. We should return to Amegakure immediately."
"Yes, we can't let anyone who escaped by luck get away."
"Then what are we waiting for?"
"Let's head back, Leader!"
Yahiko nodded.
"All right. Leave a squad behind to deal with the bodies. Everyone else, come back with us!"
"Yes!" everyone answered.
After leaving a squad behind to deal with the bodies, the other members of Akatsuki followed Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan swiftly back to Amegakure.
Before entering the village, they split off groups to block every exit leading outside.
Meanwhile, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan headed straight for the Rain Shadow Building.
"Everyone inside, listen up! Hanzo of the Salamander is dead! Stop resisting, raise your hands, and surrender immediately!"
Yahiko shouted toward the Rain Shadow Building, his voice reaching every corner of it with