"Huh, the rain actually stopped."
When Cangyue returned to Amegakure, the dark clouds shrouding the sky had already dispersed.
The endless curtain of rain had vanished, and a trace of sunset glow even peeked through on the horizon.
The Purple Flame Sword slowly descended and stopped atop a water tower.
Cangyue stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance as he mused:
"The sunset is lovely beyond compare, yet dusk is drawing near."
"Who knew you were so cultured?"
A cool voice came from behind him.
Dressed in an Akatsuki cloak, Konan approached along the edge of the water tower.
Cangyue turned to look at her.
"Do I look illiterate to you?"
Konan skipped over that question and asked directly:
"Did you complete the mission?"
"I did."
Cangyue nodded.
"Unfortunately, Tobi died in action. Just transfer the death benefit straight to my account."
Konan stared at him expressionlessly.
"Tobi has already returned with the money."
"That fast?"
Cangyue looked slightly disappointed.
"There goes the death benefit."
[Valor Points +20]
Konan took a deep breath and decided to end this conversation as quickly as possible.
"You earned ten million ryo within the allotted time and passed the organization's assessment."
"From now on, you'll receive the benefits of a full member."
She took out a ring and held it out to Cangyue.
The character for "void" was engraved on its face.
The Void ring.
Cangyue did not take it. Instead, he stared at it for two seconds.
"This is secondhand, isn't it?"
Konan frowned slightly.
"What do you mean?"
"If I remember correctly, Orochimaru used to wear this."
Cangyue looked disgusted.
"For an organization this big, couldn't you get a new ring for your full members?"
Konan did not ask how he knew even that.
Cangyue already