area51novel Chapter 202 Let's call ourselves Dawn, to illuminate the darkness with light.
Chapter 202 Let's call ourselves Dawn, to illuminate the darkness with light.
Chapter 202 Let's call ourselves Dawn, to illuminate the darkness with light.
on the screen.
The bird-masked ninja's attack suddenly stopped.
Before he could even see what was happening, he was suddenly dragged away by an invisible force, and his body flew backward instantly.
The next moment, his back slammed into a powerful arm, and his neck was immediately gripped tightly by a hand like an iron clamp.
The bird-faced ninja's legs were lifted off the ground. The excruciating pain and suffocation made his eyes widen. A terrifying "crackling" sound came from his neck, as if his neck bones would break at any moment!
He was horrified to discover that the red-haired boy was holding him up in mid-air with one hand, like a chick being lifted up, unable to move.
Nagato's face was now gloomy, and ripples of light purple light emanated from his pupils, carrying a cold light that seemed to recall someone.
Nagato's expression was ferocious, veins bulging on his forehead, and he involuntarily increased the force in his hand.
The bird-faced ninja, held in Nagato's hand, scratched at Nagato's arm in agony and struggled desperately, but no matter how hard he kicked, Nagato's hand remained motionless, as if cast in bronze and iron.
The ninja could only let out intermittent, hoarse breaths, and his consciousness began to blur.
in the audience.
Xiao Nan stared intently at the scene on the screen, her eyes blazing with hatred.
Seeing Nagato capture his enemy, Konan felt her blood rush to her head. "Kill him! Nagato!"
Her voice was filled with deep-seated hatred.
Jiraiya was greatly surprised upon hearing this.
He had never heard his once gentle and obedient female disciple speak in such a tone, and he could hardly believe his ears.
Jiraiya turned and stared blankly at Konan, saying in a deep voice, "Konan, you—you seem to harbor deep malice towards that masked guy?"
Xiao Nan sneered, "Ha!"
She stared at Jiraiya with a mocking gaze, a sneer playing on her lips. "You always thought you were the most well-informed, Jiraiya-sensei? Turns out you know nothing at all!"
Hearing Konan's rude mockery, Jiraiya's expression suddenly darkened. He swallowed hard, unsure how to respond.
A flicker of pain crossed his eyes.
I did neglect my three children, Konan, Nagato, and Yahiko, over the years.
But this was not his intention; too many things had happened during that time, and he was overwhelmed.
Upon realizing this, Jiraiya was speechless and had no words to reply.
Konan completely ignored Jiraiya's embarrassment, turning her eyes back to the screen, glaring hatefully at the bird-masked figure, and gritting her teeth as she whispered, "They're the ones who killed Yahiko!"
"W-what?!" Jiraiya's pupils dilated suddenly upon hearing this.
He stared at Xiao Nan in disbelief, his mind filled with thoughts of Yu Ming.
In fact, when Jiraiya saw Nagato appear in his dream, Konan sitting in the audience, and Yahiko nowhere to be seen, a very ominous premonition flashed through his mind.
He vaguely guessed that perhaps Yahiko had met with misfortune but hadn't heard it with his own ears; he clung to a sliver of hope.
However, at this moment, Konan personally revealed the bloody truth: Yahiko not only died, but his death was actually related to Miyo!
It was Danzo's doing!
Jiraiya felt a sudden, explosive sound in his mind, and his last shred of hope was completely shattered.
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!!]
After a long pause, Jiraiya finally managed to suppress the turmoil in his heart and, with a trembling voice, asked, "Yahiko—died at the hands of Root?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nan slowly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the hatred in her eyes burned even brighter.
She took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone calm: "That's right. Back then, Danzo and Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure, secretly colluded. Their men kidnapped me and used me as a hostage to blackmail Yahiko and Nagato. Yahiko ultimately sacrificed himself to save me."
Jiraiya remained rooted to the spot, his face turning from pale to white, then from white to red, his fingers clenched into fists.
I never expected the truth to be like this!
No wonder Xiao Nan has never been very nice to me!
At this moment, he was filled with remorse and could not utter another word.
Not far from Jiraiya, Obito sat quietly on one side of the audience, watching everything as if it were a play.
He sneered inwardly.
Ha! If Danzo hadn't gotten rid of that troublesome Yahiko for me, would he have been able to deal with Nagato so easily?
on the screen.
Nagato's anger almost burned his eyes red.
Everyone present was speechless and stood frozen in place, especially Konan and Yahiko.
They had never seen Nagato so angry.
Nagato's gaze was fierce and beast-like as he stared unblinkingly at the struggling masked ninja in his hand, his chest heaving violently.
Yes, he had almost forgotten.
In reality, he had already personally killed Hanzo in order to avenge Yahiko!
But he hasn't settled accounts with those masked Konoha ninjas yet!
Now, the enemy who took Yahiko's life in reality dares to appear in his dream and harm Yahiko as well?!
[Ding! Nagato's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +1000!!]
Nagato grew angrier the more he thought about it, his hatred and killing intent boiling like magma.
The purple ripples in his eyes suddenly contracted, and his five fingers tightened abruptly!
The bird-faced ninja in his hand made a terrifying "click, click" sound from its throat, and its desperate struggle gradually weakened.
The man's hands hung limply at his sides, his breathing was weak, and he was on the verge of exhaling.
Konan and Yahiko were shocked to see this.
They exchanged a glance, then rushed forward simultaneously, grabbing Nagato's arms on either side and pleading urgently, "Nagato, calm down! Don't kill him!"
Yahiko frowned, his voice rising with tension, "Nagato, that's enough! Stop it!"
The two of them pulled and pleaded, trying their best to get Nagato to let go.
Nagato's tense expression faltered slightly. He looked down at his close friend's anxious face, and the raging anger surging in his chest gradually subsided.
Konan and Yahiko were only thirteen or fourteen years old, a time when their hearts were at their purest and kindest.
They had never seen such a cruel scene before, and their faces were filled with tension and fear.
Nagato tried to calm his rapid breathing, and his fingertips gradually loosened their grip.
Past events involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
When Yahiko first stabbed an enemy in battle, he was saddened for a long time and could not get over it.
Thinking of this, Nagato felt a pang of sadness, and the overwhelming hatred in his chest was finally suppressed.
He took a deep breath, his face grim, and slammed the bird-faced ninja in his hand to the ground!
With a muffled thud, the bird-faced ninja's body crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
He finally broke free from the iron grip of the tangerine, and greedily inhaled the air, followed by a series of frantic coughs.
He clutched his neck, breathing heavily as if he had just escaped from the brink of death.
Just then, the curtain of the command tent in the center of the camp was suddenly flung open, and a figure strode out.
The newcomer had short, silver-white hair, carried a long sword on his back, and had a dignified and cold expression. He was none other than Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha!
Sakumo rushed over upon hearing the commotion and was met with a tense scene in the open space: Nagato stood beside a Konoha ANBU ninja with a gloomy expression, while Konan and Yahiko flanked him, looking tense.
The ANBU ninja wearing the bird-beak mask was kneeling on the ground, clutching his neck, his breathing disordered. He was surrounded by many Konoha ninjas, creating an extremely eerie atmosphere.
Sakumo's gaze swept across the room, his brow furrowing slightly: "What's going on?"
His deep voice carried an air of authority.
Upon seeing White Fang appear, the bird-faced ninja struggled to his feet as if grasping at a straw.
Emboldened by Sakumo's presence, he became arrogant again, pointing a finger at Nagato and shouting fiercely, "Sakumo Hatake, you owe me an explanation! I was merely trying to teach your men a lesson, and this red-haired brat dared to ambush and assassinate me! You should know I was here to deliver orders from Lord Danzo!"
The bird-faced ninja's tone still carried a hint of arrogance beneath his fierce exterior, as if he was certain that Ding Mao wouldn't dare to do anything to him.
While loudly complaining, he also adopted a victim's posture, trying to get Sakumo to stand up for him.
Seeing this guy's shameless act of falsely accusing others, Yahiko could no longer restrain himself. He angrily stepped forward, shielding Nagato behind him, and was about to argue his case to explain for Nagato.
Before Yahiko could even speak, the Konoha ninjas around him had already surrounded him indignantly, each offering their own explanation for Nagato.
"Hey, how dare you turn the tables on me? You were the one who started this rudeness and provocation!" Obito rolled up his sleeves and glared angrily at the bird-faced ninja.
"That's right, we've all seen it."
Kakashi crossed his arms, straightened up from beside the training dummy, gave the bird-faced ninja a dismissive look, and said with undisguised sarcasm, "You attacked Yahiko without provocation. Nagato was just acting in self-defense."
"That's right! He was the one who started it!"
"That guy was so arrogant, he totally brought this on himself!"
Several other Konoha ninjas nearby echoed this sentiment, testifying on Nagato's behalf.
The crowd was filled with righteous indignation and unanimously condemned the bird-faced ninja's evil deeds, leaving the Root ninja speechless and dumbfounded.
Nagato stood there, thinking that his reckless move would likely cause resentment among the Konoha ninjas, who might even push him out to be punished and apologize.
After all, that arrogant guy seemed to have quite a background, and Danzo behind him was a high-ranking official in Konoha.
However, what Nagato saw before him was quite unexpected: instead of taking their anger out on him, these Konoha ninjas stood up in unison to protect him!
The scene of them unanimously pointing fingers at the enemy is exactly the same as when the Akatsuki members fought side by side.
Looking at the Konoha ninjas he didn't know, Nagato felt a warm feeling well up in his heart.
[Ding! Nagato's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!!]
Sakumo had already walked up to Nagato and the others, his sharp gaze sweeping over Nagato and the bird-faced ninja.
He ignored the chattering bird-faced ninja and instead looked Nagato up and down a few times. Seeing that Nagato was unharmed, he nodded almost imperceptibly.
Then, Sakumo slowly shifted his gaze to the bird-faced ninja.
Shuo Mao's gaze turned cold, and he exuded a chilling aura during the banquet!
His eyes narrowed slightly, and a sharp and extremely powerful aura suddenly emanated from his body.
A terrifying killing intent surged from Hatake Sakumo's body, like a biting frost, instantly enveloping the entire open space!
The bird-faced ninja was arguing incessantly when he suddenly felt this chilling killing intent rushing towards him, and his voice abruptly stopped.
He felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his hair stood on end, and a chill ran from his feet up his spine. His expression under the mask froze instantly.
The previous arrogance vanished, replaced by an undisguised fear.
That's right, he finally remembered that the person standing in front of him was none other than Konoha's White Fang!
A terrifying man whose strength surpasses that of the "Three Legendary Ninjas"!
Sakumo's gaze was like lightning as he stared coldly at the bird-faced ninja for a moment before slowly speaking: "My people are not for you to teach!"
"Danzo's reach is far too far. Get out of here! Go back and tell Danzo that I wasn't completely ignorant of what happened back then. Once this matter is settled, I will personally visit him and settle accounts with him one by one!"
Shuo Mao's voice was calm, yet each word carried immense weight.
As the last word fell, a flash of murderous intent appeared in his eyes. The bird-faced ninja was struck dumb and stumbled back several steps.
At that moment, he realized that White Fang already knew the inside story, and these words were tantamount to an open declaration of war against Danzo!
His heart pounded wildly, and he felt as if his liver and gallbladder were about to burst. How could he dare to linger for even a moment longer?
He left the camp in a panic.
The Konoha ninjas surrounding the open space were taken aback for a moment, then burst into a hearty laugh.
"Haha, that felt so good! That was so satisfying!"
"Danzo's lackeys are always bullying others with their power; they should have been taught a lesson long ago!"
"Exactly! Lord Sakumo was so cool just now!"
Everyone started talking excitedly.
The tense atmosphere caused by the arrival of the Root ninjas vanished instantly, and many people showed joyful smiles on their faces.
Sakumo waved his hand slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet; he didn't say anything more about the matter.
Once the commotion subsided, Sakumo turned around and fixed his gaze on Nagato and the other two.
Yahiko remained standing in front of Nagato, looking as if he were facing a formidable enemy.
Konan stood close to Nagato, her pretty face filled with worry and unease.
Both of them believed that Nagato had made a terrible mistake by acting rashly, and their hearts were in their throats, fearing that Sakumo would punish Nagato in his anger.
In contrast, Nagato was much calmer.
He walked slowly forward, straightened his back, and met Sakumo's gaze with an indifferent expression, seemingly unconcerned about what had just happened.
In truth, Nagato was not afraid of anything.
He is now much stronger than his original self in reality, and he also possesses the power of the Rinnegan. Even if the person standing in front of him is the famous Sakumo Hata, he will not be afraid in the slightest.
Jiraiya, watching from the audience, witnessed the entire scene.
He looked at Nagato's calm expression as he faced Sakumo on the screen, and a chill ran down his spine: that expression, that aura...
As if a bolt of lightning had ripped through the sky of memory, another figure suddenly appeared in Jiraiya's mind.
He vaguely saw the shadow of "Pain" in Nagato!
The exact same indifference!
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
on the screen.
Sakumo looked Nagato up and down, who had a calm expression, and remained silent for a moment, but did not get angry and reprimand him as others had worried.
Suddenly, a slight smile appeared on his face. He raised his hand and gently patted Nagato's fiery red head, saying kindly, "Nagato, well done!"
Nagato was slightly taken aback, staring at Sakumo in disbelief. His previously composed expression crumbled, and he became utterly bewildered.
His mouth was slightly open. How come he was being praised?
Even the usually composed Nagato was momentarily stunned.
Sakumo smiled kindly at Nagato and said loudly, "Power is for protecting your comrades! You did the right thing!"
His words were resounding and powerful, reaching the ears of everyone present.
Upon hearing White Fang's words, both Yahiko and Konan breathed a sigh of relief.
The two looked at each other and smiled, their worries vanishing, and they could no longer suppress their joy.
"That's great! Nagato is alright!" Konan said excitedly in a low voice.
Yahiko chuckled and patted Nagato's shoulder hard: "Haha, I knew it! The teacher wouldn't punish you for something like this!"
Nagato felt a warmth in his heart as he felt the sincere concern of his friend.
He slowly came to his senses, and his nose felt slightly sore.
How long has it been since I've felt this way?
Nagato blinked unconsciously, feeling something as hard as ice melting deep inside her.
Lord White Fang's gentle praise and his companions' relieved smiles brought him an unprecedented sense of ease and relief, like a spring breeze brushing away the snow.
[Ding! Nagato's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
"Teacher, who was that masked guy just now? He was so arrogant!"
Seeing that the atmosphere had eased, Yahiko touched his short orange hair tied up on his head and couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.
"He dared to insult you in public!"
Sakumo smiled slightly upon hearing this, and didn't hide anything from Yahiko's question: "That ninja comes from a secret organization in Konoha called 'Root.' They call themselves 'The Darkness of Konoha,' eliminating all enemies for the sake of the village. However, heh—"
As Shuo Mao finished speaking, a hint of displeasure and contempt flashed across his face. "In reality, it's a ruthless and unscrupulous organization that has no bottom line in its actions."
"I see." Yahiko nodded, looking enlightened.
Then, he suddenly blinked: "And what about us? What's the name of our organization?"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding Konoha ninja seemed to understand.
Everyone looked at each other, but no one answered for a moment.
Two seconds later, a young Konoha Jonin touched his nose, coughed lightly, and explained, "Listen, this—we're not actually a formal organization. We just came together because we share the same ideals and follow Lord Sakumo."
"No name?" Yahiko frowned with regret upon hearing this.
But soon, his eyes lit up, and he smiled cheerfully again. "That's perfect! Let me think of one!"
Before he finished speaking, the people around him looked at each other, but seeing that Sakumo and the others did not object, they all looked at Yahiko with interest.
"Look at you," Yahiko scratched his cheek, a sunny smile spreading across his lips, and said enthusiastically, "Those guys call themselves the darkness of Konoha—then we are the rising sun, there to dispel the darkness!"
He lightly clenched his fist and announced loudly, "We'll be called Yi Yi Xiao! What do you think?"
"dawn-----·?""
"The first rays of dawn dispel the darkness—a beautiful name!"
"Haha, sounds good!"
The Konoha ninjas around him showed expressions of surprise and nodded in agreement.
Even Kakashi, who is usually calm and taciturn, had a slight smile on his lips and repeated softly, "Akatsuki—yes, very fitting."
As everyone discussed the topic, their faces revealed their hopes and fighting spirit for the future, and their morale soared.
In the audience, Xiao Nan's eyes widened in surprise.
She stared intently at the spirited orange-haired boy on the screen, as if a floodgate of memories had suddenly opened in her mind.
Many years ago, on a rainy night, a young Yahiko stood before her and Nagato, smiling broadly as he uttered the same name, "Akatsuki."
That is the beautiful vision of ending darkness with light and ending war with peace!
Hearing that name again now, Xiao Nan felt a lump in her throat and almost burst into tears.
[Ding! Xiao Nan's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +1000!!]
Jiraiya was also deeply shaken.
He gazed at the radiant Yahiko, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
As the founder of the Akatsuki organization, Yahiko embarked on his journey with the lofty ideal of benefiting the ninja world.
Unexpectedly, even in this dream, he still took the same step. But now, with the support of Sakumo Hatake and a group of Konoha elites, the outcome of Akatsuki might be completely different.
Thinking about the wrong path the Akatsuki organization later took in reality, and looking at the vibrant scene before him, Jiraiya felt both gratified and sentimental, overwhelmed with emotions.
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
on the screen.
Just as everyone was excited about the birth of the new organization, Nagato, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke in a deep voice: "The leader of the 'Root' organization is named Danzo?"
"Was it an old man with bandages wrapped around his body and only one eye?"
Sakumo was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded in surprise, saying, "That's right, it's him. What, Nagato, have you met Danzo?"
Nagato chuckled softly, his laughter filled with a deep-seated hatred.
He slowly raised his head, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "It's not just that I've seen it—I'll never forget that face in my entire life!"
[Ding! Nagato's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]