Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

Chapter 098 Xiao

The next day, early morning.

Haneda put on his headband and prepared to go back.

Last night, he received a letter from Kikunojo, saying that Obito, Kakashi, and Guy were all very worried about him.

Furthermore, the Third Hokage dispatched a large number of ANBU ninjas to search for him in the Land of Rain.

My whereabouts haven't been discovered yet, which might be because Ban is plotting behind the scenes.

If Haneda stays any longer, it might be disadvantageous for Yahiko and the others.

After their conversation last night, Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato vaguely realized that Haneda might return to Konoha.

If a Konoha ninja goes missing for several days and doesn't return, he will be treated as dead or a rogue ninja.

Haneda had been at their secret base for three days.

Now that you're better, it's time to go back home.

When Haneda appeared at the dinner table wearing a headband, it confirmed Yahiko and the others' guesses.

This is our last breakfast before parting.

He used his best culinary skills to cook a table full of dishes.

The enticing aroma filled the air, instantly awakening the taste buds.

"The food was pretty good today,"

Haneda tasted a piece of the fish, a specialty of the Land of Rain, and praised it.

"I'm glad you like it, Haneda," Yahiko said, scratching the back of his head.

After Yahiko finished speaking, no one spoke for a moment. Everyone ate their breakfast quietly, and the scene fell into a long silence.

When they had almost finished breakfast, Haneda asked:

"Yahiko, will you be taking Konan, Nagato, and the others to repair roads every day from now on?"

Yahiko wiped his mouth with a tissue and said:

"More or less, occasionally I also have to help others, or try to prevent the outbreak of war, um..."

"But after hearing what you said last night, I also know that a war between Konoha and Sunagakure is inevitable."

"I will try my best to minimize the impact of the war on the Land of Rain..."

"Yes, let's start by changing the Land of Rain to realize my dream."

At this point, Yahiko became excited and stood up, saying:

"One day, I will change this weeping country!"

Seeing Yahiko's unwavering gaze, Haneda sighed silently in his heart.

In the future, Yahiko will willingly die on Nagato's kunai.

This was precisely the scene that Madara and Black Zetsu had secretly planned.

It's no different from them secretly plotting for Uncle Shuomao to die for them.

"I hope so..." Haneda pulled himself out of his thoughts and turned his gaze to the heavy rain falling outside the window.

The raindrops fell on the windowpane, splashing water and making a heavy sound.

After a moment, Haneda said:

"Yahiko, changing a country requires a leader."

"A leader who is strong, determined, and visionary."

"He must believe that he can change this country, rather than relying on some vague destiny."

"Haneda, do you mean I'm the leader?!" Yahiko exclaimed excitedly.

Is this the feeling of being recognized by others, or is it that Haneda has recognized himself?

"I guess so." Haneda's lips twitched involuntarily.

He was reminding Yahiko to improve his own strength and not to believe in the prophesied child mentioned by Jiraiya.

The future Akatsuki organization will never rely on any prophetic child, but entirely on Yahiko's personal charisma.

But later he chose to believe in Nagato, the prophesied son, and ended up being completely misled by Madara.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from outside the door. It was Hatosuke and the other Amegakure ninjas who had come to find Yahiko.

"Yahiko, we've spotted Konoha ninjas nearby. They might be looking for Mr. Haneda."

Kyusuke walked in, noticed the headband Haneda was wearing, and instantly understood what was going on.

"Is he a ninja wearing a mask?" Haneda asked.

Upon hearing this, Kyusuke nodded and said:

"They were a group of four, wearing black robes, and came from the Land of Fire. They are very likely members of the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu."

"Oh, right, Mr. Haneda."

"They noticed us, but didn't intend to make a move; they just passed by from a distance."

Haneda glanced at Yahiko, then at Konan and Nagato, and said:

"It seems I have to leave immediately, lest the Dark Guard notice you and cause unnecessary trouble."

"How about I, Konan, Nagato, and the others see you off?" Yahiko said.

"Okay." Haneda did not refuse Yahiko and the others' kindness.

He immediately walked outside, turning back to Yahiko and the others, and said:

"Let's go."

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A riverbank outside the secret base.

If you follow this river eastward, you will reach the border of the Land of Fire.

When Yahiko and the others arrived here, Haneda said:

"Let's stop here... After all, we are ninjas from different villages, and if we go any further, we might be discovered."

Yahiko looked at Haneda's face, hesitating slightly.

"You said before that changing a country requires a sufficiently good leader, but I think you're missing a sentence."

"That means you need enough followers. Only by uniting with your companions can you have the power to change the world."

Yahiko no longer hesitated, his eyes burning as he looked into Haneda's eyes:

"I want to create an organization, an organization dedicated to the pursuit of peace."

"I would like to invite you to become a member of the organization, Haneda!"

"Although we belong to different organizations, we share the same ideal of achieving peace, and we are like-minded comrades!"

Haneda shook his head: "Yahiko, like you, I have ties and concerns in our respective villages and countries."

"You should understand how you feel, right?"

Seeing Yahiko's disappointed expression, Haneda added:

"How about this, Yahiko, we make a deal here?"

"If we meet again in the Land of Rain after the Third Shinobi World War, I will join you as an unofficial member."

“Alright! It’s a deal!” Yahiko raised his right hand and looked at Haneda with a smile.

This familiar scene made Haneda pause for a moment.

He smiled and raised his left hand.

This time, however, it wasn't a fist bump, but rather a palm strike.

An agreement was reached, and Haneda understood that the true conditions he had given were difficult for Yahiko to meet.

It would take breaking free from predetermined fate for Haneda to truly acknowledge Yahiko.

He wouldn't lose anything by becoming an unofficial member; on the contrary, he would gain the support of Nagato and Konan.

Suddenly, the river cleared at its end, and the sky over the Land of Rain stopped weeping.

Just then, Xiao Nan walked over.

Holding a bouquet of paper in the sunlight, she handed it to Yuda:

"This is an everlasting flower of hope, a symbol of peace."

"Yahiko believes you are someone who can change the world, and I believe you too, as does Nagato."

Haneda took the flowers from Minami's hand, and stared at the dawning sky, momentarily lost in thought.

After a few seconds, he said to Yahiko: