In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 140 The Meeting of the Akatsuki, The Correction of the Path
a few days later.

Naoki Kaguya, casually wearing a mask and a black robe, appeared in the Land of Rain, arriving at a town not far from the Akatsuki organization.

In a secluded tea room, Naoki Kaguya summoned a golden chain.

I gazed at it quietly, lost in thought.

This operation is of paramount importance.

If Nagato can be dealt with successfully, Konoha will eventually be reduced to ruins and collapse on its own as time goes by.

When Obito comes to Kirigakure, he will become my loyal servant.

Soon, there will be no enemies, and I will be free to use my pen.

So keep going!

The chains swayed, and my thoughts returned.

Nagato Uzumaki is easily swayed and influenced. He hasn't yet experienced any major changes and is currently in the most foolish period of his life.

With this sealing spell as proof of identity, it should be easy to meet him and establish initial trust.

Even if all else fails, my identity as a member of the Uzumaki clan will make it easy to gain favor from the start.

To gain more trust, there is only one key person.

Yahiko!

The absolute spiritual core among the three high-ranking members of Akatsuki is Yahiko, whose talent and aptitude are the most mediocre!

It's not difficult to persuade him.

In this way, even if Yahiko dies someday in the future, I can still influence Nagato through this identity.

As for close protection, to keep Yahiko alive?

Sorry, but Kaguya Naoki isn't a babysitter; he doesn't have those kinds of thoughts.

Moreover, someone like Yahiko, who is determined to be the savior, wouldn't allow anyone else to get involved.

Nagato, however, is a different story.

Once you understand these points, you'll be able to clarify the overall picture.

That's enough.

Naoki Kaguya slowly stood up.

I've figured it all out.

My next task is to go to the Akatsuki organization and confirm the identity of this person who could affect Nagato.

However, there is one more thing to do before that.

These spies from Konoha are like flies, they're so annoying!
Naoki Kaguya downed the tea he was holding in one gulp, and beneath his mask, his white eyes opened wide, quickly locking onto several targets.

Ten minutes, or perhaps fifteen minutes, passed. Kaguya Naoki waved her hand, dispelling the stench of blood.

Take steps, set goals, and understand the organization.
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"Nagato, Konan, soon we'll be able to take the first step towards realizing our dream!"

Yahiko flicked the scroll in his hand, raised his head, and pressed it heavily on the mark of the Land of Rain.

"Lord Hanzo, the guardian of the Land of Rain, is willing to speak openly with us. I believe he is definitely not a corrupt old man and will agree to our proposal!"

Nagato and Konan smiled, and Yahiko lifted the curtain, shouting loudly to the Akatsuki members who were gradually gathering outside the door.

"The first step is to stop this weeping nation from weeping."

"The second step is to change this country and protect our partners."

"To become a world leader and bring world peace!"

A rousing cheer resounded everywhere. Caught up in the excitement, Yahiko raised his fist and waved it high in the air.

A commotion, shouts.

These are all hopes!

Beneath his reddish-brown hair, a hint of excitement and determination shone in his purple pupils.

"Yahiko, we've always been on the right path, so go ahead and do it."

"I'll help you!"

"Lord Nagato!"

An Akatsuki ninja stepped past Yahiko and hurried into the tent.

"Lord Nagato, there is a ninja outside the camp who claims to be from your clan and wants to see you."

"My people?"

Nagato stood up, looking very serious.

"Is it red hair? Just like mine."

"No."

The Akatsuki ninja thought carefully, but ultimately shook his head.

Not redhead?

Nagato's eyes showed a slight disappointment. According to his mother, if he encountered someone with similar red hair in the ninja world, it was very likely that they were a member of his clan.

If his clansmen were still alive, he wouldn't be bullied.

This is why he prayed silently on countless rainy nights in the past.

He was praying for the arrival of his people.

"Nagato."

Unbeknownst to him, Nagato had already reached the edge of the camp.

His gaze wandered for a short while before locking onto the source of the sound: Kaguya Naoki, wearing a mask.

I was even more disappointed.

They don't look like the Whirlpool Clan at all.

"You said you are one of my people?"

Nagato was the first to ask a question.

"of course."

Naoki Kaguya smiled slightly, saying nothing more and offering no explanation.

Just as Nagato opened his mouth to demand that Kaguya Naoki produce evidence, he saw chains gleaming with golden light extending from Kaguya Naoki's hands and behind him.

One, two, five!
The chains fluttered in the wind.

Within the vision of the Rinnegan, one can naturally perceive the extraordinary nature of these chains.

More importantly, vague memories lingered in my mind.

These... chains?

Is it really related to the mother?
correct.

This is the Diamond Lockdown!
My mother said that any ninja who could use this power must be a member of the Uzumaki clan.

and.

Those who possess this power are all geniuses and strong individuals.

In her mother's memory, this was a symbol of protection, an absolutely trustworthy partner.

Naturally, Nagato also felt a bit of goodwill towards him; her eyes lit up, and her voice became excited.

"Are you really one of my people?"

"of course."

Naoki Kaguya was very dedicated and responsible.

"I am Uzumaki Itsuki, a member of the Uzumaki clan who wandered the ninja world. I came here specifically to see a red-haired boy in the Akatsuki organization, and it turns out he is indeed a member of my clan."

Even through the mask, Nagato could hear the excitement in Itsuki's voice.

These must be the people her mother longed for, people who could protect her people!

A sliver of trust was quietly being born, and a thought was becoming clear in my mind.

We need to recruit this senior into the Akatsuki organization.

This is an incredibly powerful force!

"Senior Tree, come with me. Let me introduce our organization to you. Perhaps you'd like to join us."

Nagato was not good with words, so he could only repeat the words that Yahiko kept muttering.

Our organization's goal is world peace!

Naoki Kaguya stopped in his tracks, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

"Nagato, I am a practical person."

Nagato was somewhat disappointed, but not surprised.

Such scenes are commonplace, and he's long been used to them.

"So, let me hear your plans."

"After all, it's about Nagato, and you're one of my few remaining clansmen."

“That’s great, Tree Senior.”

Nagato saw hope and wanted to recruit this Uzumaki clan member into his organization.

"Senior Tree, I'm not good with words, I'll go find Yahiko."

"Yahiko is my best friend, the hope of Akatsuki, and the hero most likely to realize our dreams."

Naoki Kaguya nodded slowly.

As Nagato muttered to himself, Kaguya Naoki kept glancing at him.

A slight gloom settled in my heart.

These guys keep talking about world peace, but who knows how many spies they've infiltrated the Akatsuki organization? They can save you for a while, but not forever.

Naoki Kaguya has no intention of becoming their babysitter.

After some advice, if they listen to it, they will naturally be able to board his ship of mist and have a smooth and successful future.

If it doesn't work, he definitely won't waste his breath.

"Senior Tree, we've arrived."

Nagato scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and pointed to the curtain.

"Senior Tree, please wait here for a moment."

"I'll go get Yahiko."

"Nagato."

Konan put down the flower she had just folded and curiously peeked through the crack at Kaguya Naoki standing outside the door.

"Is that person outside one of your clansmen?"

"of course."

Nagato smiled very seriously.

"Nagato, didn't you say that your clansmen also have similar hair?"

Yahiko was about to ask a few questions, but seeing Nagato's serious expression, he gave up the idea of ​​continuing to ask.

"Nagato, I'm giving you a break. Go and show your people around here."

"It's all little things."

Nagato was somewhat smug, straightening his chest.

"There's a possibility that the senior outside has been persuaded to join our Akatsuki organization!"

"real!"

Yahiko slammed his hands on the table, leaning halfway out. Several sheets of paper filled with writing scattered in all directions, while simultaneously folding back the flowers that Konan had just folded.

Konan rolled her eyes at Yahiko, but wasn't angry; she was already used to it.

"Nagato, quickly let that senior in. I'm sure I can persuade him!"

Yahiko waved his hand, and seeing that Nagato was about to lift the curtain, he realized that his current posture was somewhat unsightly, so he quickly sat up straight and pretended to be calm again.

Naoki Kaguya walked in, ignoring Yahiko who was trying to act like an adult, and only glanced at Minami a few more times.

Is she the richest woman in the ninja world?

If we recruit them into the Hidden Mist Village.

Yahiko's words interrupted Kaguya Naoki's reverie.

"Senior Tree, do you also want to know everything about our Akatsuki organization?"

Yahiko made no attempt to hide the fervor on his face.

"Our Akatsuki organization is dedicated to world peace. We want to mediate wars between countries and maintain world peace."

"impossible."

Naoki Kaguya showed no mercy and responded coldly.

"Your idea is completely unfounded."

Yahiko's face quickly turned red, while Nagato stood in the middle, looking somewhat conflicted.

In the end, I chose Yahiko.

Just as he was about to speak, Naoki Kaguya spoke slowly again.

"I am standing here, listening to you talk like this, only because of Nagato."

"Why do you think those major powers should listen to you?"

Naoki Kaguya watched as the three gradually calmed down and continued speaking at a leisurely pace.

"In the past few years, first the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Sand Village went to war, then the Hidden Leaf Village and the Hidden Cloud Village went to war, then the Hidden Stone Village, and then the Hidden Mist Village. Have you ever thought about why wars broke out?"

"Of course, it's for profit."

Yahiko was quite certain.

"Yes, it's for profit."

Konan quietly moved a stool next to Kaguya Naoki, who immediately sat down without any hesitation.

"So, how do you get these major powers to give up these interests and listen to you talk about peace?"

"suffering."

After a long time, he finally came up with a barely acceptable rebuttal.

"Only suffering."

"War and hatred continue to spread and escalate, drawing more and more countries into the conflict, and causing more and more people to be displaced and their families to be torn apart."

"How can those countries continue to suffer like this!"

"Let's change our perspective."

Naoki Kaguya's tone remained calm.

"Although I don't know much about how you spent your childhood, since you were able to mingle with the people of the Whirlpool, it must not have been a childhood worth remembering."

Nagato silently lowered her head.

“You have experienced absolute suffering.”

"But what about the major powers?"

“They won’t see any of that. They only see the hatred of their friends and family who have died, and the benefits they can gain from defeating the other country. They won’t see the suffering.”

Nagato clenched his fist.

A hint of confusion appeared in Xiao Nan's eyes.

After his face turned red for a long time, Yahiko finally spoke in a somewhat dejected and self-deprecating tone.

"I'm sorry, Senior Tree, we were too naive."

"But we will not give up!"

"For the sake of world peace, we will surely find a new path that can bring the whole world back to peace."

"Actually, the answer is already right in front of you."

Naoki Kaguya looked up.

"Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you."

"We believe."

Yahiko was somewhat anxious.

After some discussion, Nangong Ya was now completely convinced of Kaguya Naoki's analysis of the current situation. She saw Yahiko and Nagato exchange glances, their sleeves clenching nervously as well.

"Nagato, I'm still a little unsure."

"Now, lift the hair that's covering your eyes."

Nagato lifted her hair.

Those were purple eyes with black ripples.

"Reincarnation Eye."

It was as if Kaguya Naoki was seeing those eyes for the first time.

"This is the Rinnegan, the eye of the Sage of Six Paths, an eye powerful enough to change the entire world."

Nagato rubbed his eyes, lost in thought, but finally, under that gaze that seemed to hold a hint of encouragement, he spoke first.

"Does Senior Tree mean that I should use these eyes to gain power far greater than the Five Kage, thus deterring them from waging war?"

"Can peace be achieved in this way?"

"There's one more prerequisite."

Naoki Kaguya slowly raised her finger.

"You must make all five Kage completely believe that your Akatsuki organization is genuinely for peace, and not for personal gain that goes against your principles!"

Nagato became slightly excited.

If this is feasible, he can use his strength to intimidate other countries and make Yahiko the world leader, which will surely bring true peace.

"No way."

"This cannot bring lasting peace."

Yahiko retorted in distress.

Naoki Kaguya remained unhurried.

"The last person to do this was Hashirama Senju, who brought decades of peace to the ninja world."

"And he truly brought about a revolution in the ninja world."

"Once you truly become Hashirama, can't you find a new path to peace for the world?"

Yahiko nodded slowly.

"And even if it's just a few decades of peace, you have reason to be proud."

Naoki Kaguya was thirsty, so Minami took the opportunity to offer him a cup of tea.

Yahiko seemed to be deep in thought, then slowly nodded, his eyes shining even brighter as he looked at Kaguya Naoki.

It seems, really, to be a viable path?

However, it would be asking too much of Nagato if he had to grow into such a powerful figure in order to carry out the plan.

"So, after all that I've said, you can reconsider the agreement between Hanzo and you, and tell me your thoughts."

(End of this chapter)