In a small valley in the Kingdom of Rain.

Members of the Akatsuki organization are undergoing repairs and daily exercises in the valley.

Although before, relying on the power of Nagato, they successfully stopped the battle between the four jinchūriki of Iwagakure and Jiraiya of Konoha, preventing the war between the two great powers from igniting again, but it was also

Because of that battle, the members of the Akatsuki organization finally realized a fact——

Except for the core combat power of Nagato, even Konan and Yahiko, who have also practiced with Jiraiya for a period of time, have become very limited in the role they can play in Kage-level battles.

This is a big blow to the members of the Akatsuki organization.

We all finally came together from war-torn countries for the common ideal of peace. No one wants to have to look at the backs of their companions and feel sad in pursuit of their dreams, and no one wants to be a companion.

A burden as we move forward.

Therefore, recently, under the leadership of Yahiko, the Akatsuki organization has entered a stage of struggle and cultivation for all members.

Nagato was very happy about this.

The stronger the companions are, the more chance they have to survive while building a bridge to peace. Being able to become the cornerstone of peace is great enough, but who doesn't want to see for themselves what will happen after peace comes?

Woolen cloth?

So of course, as the strongest person in the Akatsuki organization and the person with the most proficient ninjutsu, Nagato shouldered the task of guiding everyone in their practice. Even after every day of practice, he would be so tired that he needed someone to support him before he could return to himself.

He went to his room to rest, and Nagato was always working happily.

"Hey, Yahiko, can't you let Nagato have a little more rest?"

In the rain-sheltered hut, looking at Yahiko who started sparring with Nagato who was finally free, Xiaonan frowned and wanted to go forward and pull Yahiko over to teach him a lesson, but before she could wait, she

After getting up, Uzumaki Huoren, who was sitting next to her, took her hand and said with a smile:

"It's okay, Xiaonan. They just practiced a little harder and harder. It's not to the point where they need to be forced to take a rest. Besides, even if they really fall down from exhaustion, won't I still be here?"

"That's not possible," Xiaonan took Uzumaki Huo Rin's hand, pulled her sleeve up, pointed at the teeth marks on it that had not yet dissipated, and said seriously: "Huo Rin, you are also our Akatsuki companion, even if you

The people of the Uzumaki clan have very strong vitality, and they should never be used casually!"

"I will use the ancestral medical ninjutsu of the Uzumaki clan to heal ordinary fatigue and minor injuries. This is my last trump card to protect everyone who is in danger of their lives."

Seeing Uzumaki Rin's smile that became brighter and brighter after integrating into the Akatsuki organization, Konan, who was obviously the younger one, sighed like an older sister. She raised her hand and rubbed the other person's red hair while using a gentle tone of caring for her stupid sister.

said:

"We will try our best not to use this card, Huo Rin."

"But it's better than nothing - ah, what is this?"

Uzumaki Rin rubbed Konan's hand, then pointed at a white snake that somehow got into the house with a scroll in its mouth, and asked with a surprised look on his face.

"That's..." Xiaonan looked along Uzumaki Huoren's finger and raised her eyebrows strangely, "That's the psychic beast that Kaguya Rei used to communicate with us... Didn't we just meet him a few days ago?

How come there is suddenly news that needs to be conveyed by a psychic snake?"

Xiao Nan stepped forward and took the scroll from Bai Snake's mouth. Bai Snake opened his mouth and spat out a special-shaped token. Then he quietly curled up and waited for Xiao Nan's reply.

"Tokens, and scrolls..." Konan pondered for a moment, stood up and walked under the eaves, shouting to Nagato and Yahiko who were still sparring in the rain outside: "Nagato, Yahiko, come and take a look at this, Kaguya

It seems that Lian has something to entrust us with."

"Huh? Why is that guy in trouble again?"

"Anyway, let's go take a look first," Nagato stopped making the seals in his hands and said thoughtfully: "When we separated from him before, he looked like he had a winning chance and was going back to do big things. Now

Those who come to contact us are probably related to things at that time."

After temporarily suspending today's practice and teaching, Nagato and Yahiko walked into the house together, and opened the scroll with Konan——

Peng.

"Oh, you three are here, good afternoon."

Kaguya Rei's shadow clone appeared from the scroll and greeted the trio.

"What is so important this time that you actually need to use the combination of shadow clone + psychic beast to contact us?"

Yahiko folded his hands, looking up and down at Kaguya Rei's new outfit of blue and white bamboo hat + wordless blue and white royal robe, and said in wonder:

"By the way, you changed into new clothes today...do you have anything to say?"

"Is this it?" Kaguya Rei pulled the clothes on her body and spoke in a slightly raised tone, "This has not been completed yet, but after I return from the task that needs to be entrusted to you, it will become my work.

The symbol and proof of the four generations of Mizukage.”

"The Yondaime? Mizukage?"

Nagato was stunned for a moment and asked in disbelief:

"Did you succeed in the coup? In Kirigakure? In the Water Country, one of the five major countries!?"

"Why, do you think I have to go back and continue to keep a low profile, be forbearing, and grow up, and wait until the war has completely wiped out Kirigakure's family fortune, and then stand up like an oriole and reap the fruits of victory? That would be too late.

"

Kaguya Rei shook her finger and said to Nagato: "When you are convinced that you have the ability to change this country, and when this country has to make changes, it is always more meaningful to take the initiative to try than to wait for the so-called opportunity to come...

…What do you think, Nagato?”

"...The Country of Rain has not reached that point yet." Nagato was silent for a while and said slowly: "Hanzo, now he is just a little keen on self-preservation. The Hidden Rain Village and the Country of Rain still need him.

strong to maintain basic peace."

"Well, if you think so, let's make a bet, Nagato."

Kaguya Rei took the token she gave to White Snake from Konan, threw it casually, and said to Nagato, Yahiko and Konan:

"In a few days, I will hold armistice peace talks with the Third Hokage of the Land of Fire at the place where the First Hokage held the Five Kage Talks, and sign a peace agreement for a period of time in the future. I would like to invite you as an independent organization to come as
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