As soon as the words fell, two figures slowly descended from the sky.
Pain and Konan had arrived.
With that, the Akatsuki's team-building party was officially all present.
As for their special guest, Jiraiya, he had long since disappeared somewhere.
In his view, with Cangyue keeping things under control, the Akatsuki probably really had come to take the exams and enjoy the show. They couldn't cause any major trouble.
Since there was no danger, he naturally wouldn't accompany them the whole way.
Perhaps he had already headed off to some hot spring inn to continue his great research project.
"Yo, got everything hidden?"
Cangyue sat up on the carriage roof, then corrected himself:
"I mean, you're here."
Konan's gaze shifted slightly.
Pain stared at Cangyue.
"Are you implying something?"
"Nope."
Cangyue smiled without another word.
Pain and Konan had departed later than the carriage, yet arrived almost simultaneously. Clearly, they had already settled Nagato's real body somewhere near Konoha.
The other five bodies of Pain were probably hidden nearby as well, ready to join the fight at any moment.
Only the Deva Path had openly come along on this trip.
"Since everyone's here, let's head in."
Cangyue knocked on the carriage.
"Wake up, everyone. We're here."
Those inside opened their eyes one after another.
Hidan sat up with a stretch, feeling completely refreshed. His chakra had increased a little again.
The others felt much the same.
Ever since experiencing Eternal Dream, they had grown increasingly fond of seizing every opportunity to sleep.
They could slack off during the journey.
But they couldn't skip their sleep.
Everyone stepped out of the carriage in turn, and soon a cluster of Akatsuki cloaks stood before the Konoha Gate.
"Hey!"
"Where are you people from? Get over here for inspection!"
A sharp shout rang