area51novel Chapter 93 Akatsuki and Konoha
Chapter 93 Akatsuki and Konoha
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Rain-Hidden Village.
In the hazy rain, Jiraiya stood quietly.
Pain's face remained cold, his Rinnegan eyes radiating an intimidating majesty, while Konan quietly stood beside him.
His gaze held a faint hint of detachment.
"Konan... and... Pain..." Jiraiya murmured, his voice filled with undisguised emotion and sorrow...
"Jiraiya-sensei..."
Jiraiya sighed softly, then his expression turned serious: "Konoha is facing a tremendous crisis; the ninja world is on the verge of destruction..."
"The Second Hokage wishes to have a face-to-face discussion with you now to explore how to deal with the impending disaster."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nan's eyes flickered slightly, and she nodded gently to indicate her approval and acceptance.
Seeing this, Jiraiya breathed a slight sigh of relief, then slowly took out the Flying Thunder God teleportation scroll that Tobirama had personally prepared from his pocket and handed it to Pain and Konan.
"This is the Flying Thunder God teleportation scroll of Konoha. With this, you can go directly to Konoha Village at any time."
However, Pain waved his hand and said calmly, "No need, Jiraiya-sensei. Our Akatsuki organization has its own methods."
Jiraiya was slightly taken aback, then realized what was happening, nodded, put the scroll away, and said with a hint of apology, "Then I will wait for you two in Konoha Village."
Just as Jiraiya was about to turn and leave, Pain's deep and serious voice suddenly rang out:
"Jiraiya-sensei..."
Jiraiya turned around in confusion: "Hmm?"
Pain looked at Jiraiya with a deep and serious gaze, his tone calm but carrying an indescribable heaviness and warning: "The disaster caused by the Uchiha clan is, in essence, a problem of Konoha Village itself."
"But now, this disaster has spread to various countries in the ninja world, and many innocent civilians have been caught up in it."
"I hope that Konoha can consider the interests and safety of these innocent people when handling this matter."
Jiraiya listened to Pain's words, a bitter and heavy feeling washing over him: "We will also seriously consider this."
Payne and Konan exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and simply watched Jiraiya's figure gradually disappear into the rain.
Behind them, deep within Amegakure, a weak but gradually regaining figure slowly emerged from the shadows—it was Nagato himself.
Although his face was still pale, the number of black chakra rods on his back had decreased significantly, and he was now able to move independently, no longer completely dependent on machines and a wheelchair.
"Nagato..."
Xiao Nan turned her head and looked at him with worry and tenderness.
"Your body..."
Nagato waved his hand: "Konan, don't worry, I'm fine now. This trip to Konoha is of utmost importance."
"You and Pain go directly there, and I will secretly follow and hide to support you at any time."
Xiao Nan was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Be careful."
Pain slowly walked towards the special teleportation array within Amegakure with Konan, and the two quickly cast a reverse summoning jutsu.
They quickly disappeared from the spot.
Almost in the blink of an eye, they appeared in the woods outside the distant Hidden Leaf Village.
At this moment, Konan and Pain did not rush into the village, but patiently waited for Jiraiya's arrival outside the village.
Shortly after, Jiraiya took the Flying Thunder God scroll that Tobirama had given him, performed the technique, and quickly returned to the outskirts of Konoha.
When he arrived at his destination, he saw that Pain and Konan were already standing there, calmly looking at him with composed expressions, as if they had been waiting for a long time.
Jiraiya was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise and embarrassment crossing his face. He scratched his head with a wry smile, "You guys... you actually got here before me?"
Payne remained calm and silent.
In the Death Forest, a gloomy and oppressive atmosphere prevailed.
The once vibrant forest is now nothing but a scene of scorched earth and ruins. The withered trees stand silently like twisted corpses, exuding an eerie and unsettling aura.
The surrounding area was still covered in ash, and lingering black smoke continued to drift slowly in the air, as if silently recounting the past tragedy and sorrow.
Xiao Nan stood before a charred tree trunk, her brow furrowed, her eyes filled with an undisguised bewilderment and confusion: "This is...?"
Was it the masked man's doing?
Jiraiya paused slightly upon hearing this, seemingly about to reply, when a deep and authoritative voice slowly emerged from the shadows:
"Yes, it was him. Have any of you fought him?"
Following the sound, a majestic figure gradually emerged from the charred shadows of the trees.
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, stared solemnly at the two people in front of him.
Behind him stood the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi...
Konan did not answer immediately, but instead turned her gaze to Pain beside her, giving him a meaningful look.
Payne nodded slightly, then spoke calmly and slowly: "Not long ago, we had a direct confrontation with Danzo and that masked man in Kirigakure."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Tobirama nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a clear surprise.
He had initially thought that the Akatsuki was nothing more than a group of mercenaries that survived through attacks and assassinations.
Although he possesses the legendary Rinnegan...
But after all, I didn't see it with my own eyes...
Looking at the strange Rinnegan opposite him, Tobirama began to reassess his situation.
They had actually acquired the power to confront Danzo and that strange masked man with spatial abilities head-on within Kirigakure.
Without a doubt, the power displayed by this so-called Akatsuki organization before him forced Tobirama to take it seriously.
After a moment of silence, Tobirama took a deep breath and solemnly declared, "I am Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage of Konoha."
Pain, the Deva Path, stared at Tobirama with cold, calm eyes, his Rinnegan gleaming as he spoke.
"So, Second Hokage, how does Konoha plan to treat the ordinary civilians affected by this disaster, as well as the innocent people of those weaker countries?"
Upon hearing this question, Tobirama's expression softened slightly, and he responded with a hint of reassurance.
"Regarding the issue of the Land of Rain, Konoha is willing to treat it as an equal to the Five Great Shinobi Villages and provide corresponding assistance and support."
However, Pain interrupted him directly: "You misunderstand, Second Hokage. I wasn't just referring to the Land of Rain."
It includes all the small countries, vulnerable groups, and innocent civilians affected by this disaster.
Tobirama was taken aback by what he heard, clearly surprised and confused.
He stared at Payne with a complicated expression: "You mean...all the countries?"
"The essence of this disaster is nothing more than the internal contradictions and struggles within your own Konoha."
"But now it has affected the entire ninja world, and tens of thousands of innocent people have been caught up in it, facing a life-or-death situation."
"Shouldn't Konoha Village shoulder this responsibility?"
Upon hearing this, Tobirama fell into a brief silence. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Itachi Uchiha and that masked man, they seem to be members of your Akatsuki organization as well, right?"
Payne did not deny it, but calmly nodded: "That's right, they were all members of Akatsuki."
"But regardless of their actions, I will shoulder the responsibility of saving the ninja world in my own way. I will guide the ninja world through this apocalyptic crisis and ultimately become a true god."
god?
For a moment, Tobirama didn't even know how to respond to that statement.
After a brief silence, Tobirama quickly adjusted his thoughts and strategies.
Tobirama quickly realized what was happening...
The man before me, Pain, is a complete idealist.
Tobirama gazed at the man before him, a man with the Rinnegan who was full of ideals and ambitions, and quickly weighed and considered the matter in his mind.
With the current crisis in the ninja world looming, Pain and the Akatsuki organization behind him could definitely become a powerful ally.
After weighing the options, Tobirama quickly made his decision.
"What exactly is meant by God?"
Pain, the Heavenly Path, answered without hesitation.
"God is not power or pure strength as you understand it. God is a being that transcends the hatred and strife of the ninja world and can truly guide humanity toward peace and tranquility."
"The god I want to become is the one who can end all conflict and suffering with his own will and power, and lead the ninja world to peace."
Jiraiya and Konan stood quietly to the side, silently watching the exchange between Pain and Tobirama, both feeling a complex and indescribable sense of unease.
Especially Jiraiya...
I was a little confused by Payne's statement.
Could it be that he is the child of prophecy?
After a brief silence, Tobirama slowly nodded: "In that case, Konoha is willing to acknowledge and assist Amegakure in helping you achieve this goal."
The moment those words were spoken, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been silent behind him, couldn't help but raise his head in shock, his face filled with surprise and confusion!
He never expected that Tobirama would agree to Payne's request so easily.
A moment later, Hiruzen quickly understood Tobirama's intention.
With Konoha's current strength and influence, there is absolutely no need to worry that a small Amegakure village could pose a threat to its position.
On the contrary, the truly wise strategy would be to win over the Akatsuki organization, which possesses the Rinnegan and is powerful enough to confront Danzo and the Masked Man head-on.
Moreover, Pain's initiative to take on the responsibility of saving the world perfectly aligns with Konoha's current needs.
Since the Akatsuki are so proactive, let them shoulder more responsibility and risk, while Konoha can remain calmly behind the scenes...
Mobilize and utilize the power of Akatsuki to jointly combat the threat of the apocalypse.
Having figured this out, Hiruzen's mind calmed down considerably.
He nodded silently, indicating that he had no objection to Tobirama's decision.
Meanwhile, Payne, on the other side, was also somewhat surprised.
He had initially thought that the conversation with Konoha would inevitably lead to some intense conflict and disputes.
Unexpectedly, Tobirama agreed so readily and decisively, without even the slightest hesitation.
Payne was momentarily speechless.
"Since Konoha is willing to cooperate in this way, there may still be room to save the future of the ninja world."
Seeing the awkwardness in the other person's answer, Tobirama smiled inwardly...
Then he said seriously, "However, while Konoha can accept your request, other ninja villages may not compromise so easily."
"Therefore, at the upcoming Five Shadows Conference, you must demonstrate sufficient power to completely suppress them and make them clearly understand that cooperation is the only option."
The real purpose was to use Pain's power to suppress the other ninja villages.
"I understand that. Now that Konoha has accepted our position, Akatsuki will demonstrate sufficient strength to ensure that other ninja villages understand the seriousness of the situation."
Upon seeing this, Tobirama's regard for Pain increased even further.
In fact, he originally intended to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to forcibly summon his elder brother Hashirama, thereby intimidating the Kage of the other ninja villages.
To ensure the smooth convening of the Five Film Conference.
But now that the Akatsuki and Pain have offered to cooperate and possess the powerful Rinnegan, Tobirama is happy to make use of them.
After all, the real trump card was still the First Hokage, Hashirama.
Now that Danzo controls Kirigakure, the situation is even more complicated and unpredictable. As Hashirama is the last line of defense and a trump card, it is not advisable to reveal him too early.
With that in mind, Tobirama looked at Pain solemnly and said earnestly, "In that case, I hope we can work together to ensure the smooth running of the Five Kage Summit."
Hiruzen looked at Tobirama, as if he saw a thousand-year-old fox beckoning to him...
Suddenly I realized...
Compared to teachers, they are far less adept at political maneuvering...
"I also hope that your Akatsuki organization can truly fulfill its stated responsibilities and help the ninja world overcome this unprecedented disaster."
Payne nodded without hesitation: "The Akatsuki will never break its promise."
Jiraiya watched this scene unfold, a complex mix of emotions—feelings of gratitude and satisfaction—soon over him.
Pain and Konan, these former students, are now able to truly demonstrate a sense of responsibility and commitment during this crisis in the ninja world.
They stepped forward and joined forces with Konoha.
This was a scene he had never dared to dream of before, but now it was actually unfolding before his very eyes.
Seeing Jiraiya's moved expression...:
Tobirama maintained his composure and refrained from directly scolding the idiot.
He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said earnestly, "Now that both sides have reached an agreement, let's work together to prepare for the upcoming Five Kage Summit."
"No matter what, this time we must do everything in our power and never let the ninja world fall into chaos and despair again."
This meeting.
Both parties were very satisfied.
Nagato felt he had gained Konoha's approval and become a god...:
Tobirama, on the other hand, found dealing with an idealist to be simple and easy.
"Finally... there's the matter of our intelligence exchange."