The harvest was minimal.
After obtaining the Rinnegan and using Kotoamatsukami to control Black Zetsu, the old fox seemed to have vanished into thin air.
Ara personally searched all the places with deep connections to Zetsu and Danzo Shimura, including the secret stronghold of the Land of Grass, the White Zetsu's habitat in the Land of Iron, the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire, and even Orochimaru's former hideout. However, he still found nothing.
The only clue came from Shisui, who infiltrated the devastated Konoha and saw traces of Danzo's contact in the eyes of the two Konoha advisors who had suddenly returned to the village.
However, it was just a one-way communication whose origin was difficult to trace, and the message it conveyed was also crude and brief, merely asking Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado to return to Konoha to take charge of the overall situation while Konoha was injured and Tsunade had not yet fully recovered.
After a fruitless search, Huang also gave up on this futile endeavor, which was no less like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Not only because the initial and optimal search phase had passed with the passage of time, but more importantly, because time was not on his side at that moment.
Two-thirds of the 100-day countdown has passed, and with less than a month remaining, he must make final preparations to face Asura.
Moreover, it's unlikely that the old fox will easily reveal himself from his hiding place before he successfully transplants and adapts to the Rinnegan.
All he can do right now is keep an eye on the movements of Konoha's two advisors and foolishly wait for them to come to him.
Of course, it's also possible that the old fox, whose life force had withered to a certain extent, was unable to withstand the pressure of the Rinnegan and died directly in that hidden corner after the transplant.
In short, he couldn't possibly stop for that old fox.
"I can lend all the former members of Akatsuki to the Land of Rain to assist in its defense and reorganization. However, besides considering this as a commission for the 550 billion explosive tags, I think you should know the deeper meaning behind it."
Seeing Konan, who had come to the Hidden Demon Village alone and was seeking cooperation, Ara did not refuse. He immediately recalled the immortal duo who were out hunting for gold, and formed an absolutely elite mission team with Sasori and Deidara, who were staying in the village, to deal with the request from the 'Angel Lord' from the Land of Rain.
"I see,"
"Amegakure will sign an alliance agreement with Youkaigakure, and soon after, the Daimyo of the Land of Rain will also send a letter of alliance to the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Hot Springs."
Xiao Nan responded calmly.
This was a decision she made after much deliberation, following Danzo's theft of her Rinnegan.
The true scheme of the Eye of the Moon.
The sealed beings on the moon
The origin of the entire ninja system!!
On that day, he heard far too many secrets from White Zetsu, who was controlled by the Sharingan, that overturned his understanding of the world.
It turns out that it wasn't just the Akatsuki organization that was being manipulated and used; even the so-called 'Uchiha Madara' was just a pawn in guiding Kaguya's resurrection!
Although Black Zetsu, the true mastermind behind the Eye of the Moon Project, has been controlled by Danzo Shimura, the latter is unlikely to be reckless enough to continue such a self-destructive plan. In fact, he himself may die immediately after forcibly transplanting the Rinnegan.
But what if?
That old fox is not someone who can be judged or fathomed using common sense!
Despite being nothing more than a stray dog abandoned and driven out by Konoha, he still managed to cause such a profound upheaval in the Land of Lightning and the Land of Rain with his frail body.
As the current guardian of the Rain Kingdom, she cannot bear to see her homeland descend into chaos!
As for why he didn't choose Konoha, but instead chose his teacher and the junior disciple who was pointed to as the chosen one, the reason is very simple:
Aside from the fact that if Shimura Danzo successfully transplants the Rinnegan and returns, he will undoubtedly try every means to regain control of Konoha, only in the Hidden Demon Village can he obtain the power that the Land of Rain truly needs.
And that power,
They are not just former members of Akatsuki!
"Yes, I will inform Daimyo Nishitani that he is concerned."
After reading the alliance treaty handed over by Xiao Nan, Huang nodded in agreement.
Although in terms of strength, this is an alliance that is disproportionate and too equal, it also means that the Rain Village of the Land of Rain is the first ally to which the Demon Village has established diplomatic relations!
As for the Bear Country, the Spoon Country, the Field Country, and the Snow Country, they are all components of the power structure within the Demon Hidden Village.
"Then, as an ally, may I make a capricious request to you and Lord Demon Shadow?"
After the alliance was recognized, Xiao Nan took a deep breath and looked at the young leader in her field of vision with a serious and solemn expression.
Deidara and Sasori are quite good; they can easily take on a hundred enemies single-handedly and protect the safety of the Land of Rain very well.
However, now that their identities have changed, these people are no longer members of the Akatsuki organization, and they are even less likely to have any special feelings for the Land of Rain, which is not their hometown.
The return was merely due to a task personally assigned by the demon.
However, there is a powerful force in the Hidden Demon Village that is wholeheartedly dedicated to the Land of Rain and its people!
Huang did not respond immediately, but instead met the former's slightly trembling eyes.
From the anxious look in his eyes, he quickly guessed the reason:
"You want ninjas from the former Amegakure village?"
Having her private thoughts exposed, Xiao Nan felt a pang of shame wash over her previously calm face.
To put it cruelly, it could even be said that after obtaining the equal alliance with the Demon Hidden Village and the huge benefit of having four powerful individuals stationed there, they were still not satisfied and were so greedy that they wanted even more!
After all, the Land of Rain is currently practically useless.
"Yes."
But for the sake of her homeland, she had no choice but to swallow her pride and say yes.
In any case, those ninjas who came from the Land of Rain are undoubtedly the most trustworthy people in the Land of Rain!
Because their roots are there!
Even though the Akatsuki organization had a life-or-death conflict with the Salamander faction, both of them had the same goal: to prevent the Land of Rain from becoming a battlefield for power struggles between major nations.
"I urge Lord Yaoying to carefully consider this matter."
Xiao Nan bowed respectfully and pleaded.
His lowered gaze trembled as he looked at his tense toes, his nervousness evident.
For any ninja village, the strength of its successors is always the most important thing. Removing such a large group of ninjas is no different from hindering its own development.
Moreover, unlike the Land of Fields or the Land of Frost, the Land of Rain is not adjacent to the Land of Hot Springs. If something happens to the suzerain state, even if the ninjas in the Land of Rain want to help, they are too far away to do so for the time being.
This is taking an inch and wanting a mile.
No leader of any faction would make such a promise lightly.
The surrounding atmosphere fell silent at that moment.
During this time, Xiao Nan had countless moments when she couldn't suppress the excitement in her heart and wanted to take the initiative to break the deadlock.
However, fearing that the other party might be so angry that they would break the alliance, and that they might not even be able to borrow Deidara, Sasori, and others, he ultimately restrained his agitation and endured it.
"I cannot make this decision on my own,"
"However, you can invite them back to help rebuild their homes."
"Of course, if they're willing, that could be a considerable fee."
After a brief moment of consideration, Huang gave his response.
Everyone feels homesick, and that's perfectly understandable.
Therefore, he chose to respect the decision of the ninjas of the Land of Rain.
Furthermore, after the battle against Konoha, he privately inquired with Hanzo of the Salamander whether he should release Hanzo from the Impure World Reincarnation technique so that his soul could ascend to heaven and no longer be bound by the technique.
However, on this question that almost didn't need to be asked, the former demigod hesitated.
As a once renowned and powerful figure in the ninja world, his pride and arrogance must have made him unwilling to be enslaved by others.
However, times changed, and the title of "strongest" gradually faded, especially when the Land of Rain was embroiled in internal strife due to its own circumstances. Hanzo suddenly realized that his most important identity wasn't that of a majestic demigod, but rather the village chief of Amegakure!
He is the leader who vowed to lead the Rain Kingdom out of its predicament as a small country!
But this realization came too late.
Wait a little longer.
This is Hanzo the Salamander's answer.
Huang understood that the reason this demigod, who was more proud than anyone else, was willing to continue being enslaved by the spell was because he wanted to protect his subordinates for a while longer, and even more so, he wanted to watch over his distant homeland, the Land of Rain.
Xiao Nan, having received a response, suddenly looked up.
His trembling eyes were filled with disbelief, as if such words should not have come from the other person's mouth.
After all, this is a demon who has turned his homeland into ruins!
Huang frowned slightly, somewhat unaccustomed to Xiao Nan's gaze.
"what happened?"
"Your expression makes me feel like I must be an irredeemable villain."
"Or perhaps, I should have just refused outright?"
One could detect a hint of displeasure in Yu's words.
"Feel sorry,"
"I was just a little surprised."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nan snapped out of her disbelief, but the words that came out of her mouth still confirmed the incredulity in her eyes.
"After all, Lord Demon Shadow has a fearsome reputation."
Feeling that her expression was somewhat inappropriate, she continued to explain.
"Does the Akatsuki organization, which hunts tailed beasts everywhere, have a good reputation?"
Huang didn't mince words and retorted directly.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense again.
But it quickly crumbled when the woman couldn't help but chuckle.
"The Uchiha clan and your subordinates are very fortunate."
she said seriously.
Indeed, upon closer examination, all of their infamous reputations were built upon the desire for their families and followers to enjoy a comfortable life, which led to their fierce battles.
Even at the young age of eleven or twelve, he was regarded as a thorn in the side by the old foxes of Konoha and sent to the Land of Rain, which was in the midst of internal strife.
Given such a past, it's truly remarkable that the other party was still able to protect the innocent residents of Konoha under the [Shinra Tensei].
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