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Chapter 132 One after another, black pots fly over Lord Danzo's head!

Inside the cave.

Akihara Kagura seemed completely unaware.

When Jiraiya returned, he saw Akihara Kagura, who was still obediently waiting for him in the cave.

This tall man was burdened with many worries, unsure how to bring them up with his disciple, because these matters were actually unrelated to Akihara Kagura.

"Jiraiya-sensei."

Akihara Kagura looked up, surprised, and asked, "What happened? Weren't we supposed to be going to the battlefield to capture Akatsuki ninjas and gather intelligence?"

"Um."

Jiraiya felt he had gathered a great deal of information today, and sighed, "The intelligence is almost complete; all that's left is to slowly investigate and find out where Akatsuki's base is..."

"etc…"

A look of confusion flashed in Akihara Kagura's eyes as she asked in surprise, "Isn't this the intelligence Jiraiya-sensei was supposed to gather from the battlefield? Why did Jiraiya-sensei say that the intelligence gathering is almost complete?"

"Ah, this..."

Jiraiya was somewhat speechless, and tried to brush off his disciple, saying, "The situation with Akatsuki is very complicated, much more complicated than I expected. We may have to stay in the Land of Rain for a while longer..."

Is it complicated?

Kagura Akihara believed that the Akatsuki's situation was not complicated at all, and proactively suggested, "If all else fails, we can report the news to Lord Danzo and the Third Hokage, and have them..."

"No!"

Jiraiya immediately interrupted Akihara Kagura.

The Akatsuki issue was originally caused by Danzo Shimura. Letting that guy come and solve the Akatsuki problem will only make things worse!

Moreover…

I must make sure Nagato and Konan leave the Akatsuki!

Because Nagato's disciple is still alive and possesses the Rinnegan like the Sage of Six Paths, he is very likely the prophesied child mentioned by the Great Toad Sage!

Nagato…

They are the hope for change in the ninja world!

From any perspective, Shimura Danzo must not be involved in this matter.

Jiraiya devised a reason to persuade his disciple: "The Akatsuki is a dangerous organization. If more people learn about it, it might alert them, and finding them again won't be so easy..."

"So what should we do?"

Kagura Akihara's eyes flickered, and she continued, "If it's just the two of us, can we really handle the Akatsuki's problem? Orochimaru and that puppeteer are no pushovers..."

"The two of us are enough."

Jiraiya didn't notice the flaw in his disciple's words at first.

In fact, Jiraiya wanted to solve the Akatsuki problem himself. He wanted to send Akihara Kagura back to Konoha, but he was afraid that his disciple would report the Akatsuki.

If this little guy isn't allowed to go back, then Akihara Kagura, this disciple, must be kept by his side to prevent her from causing any trouble. Letting him continue participating in the pursuit of the Akatsuki organization doesn't seem like a problem...

Jiraiya then thought that even if he could persuade Konan and Nagato to leave Akatsuki, a battle was inevitable in the future, and his disciple Akihara Kagura could still be of great help.

after all…

The leader of Akatsuki, Pain, is definitely powerful, in addition to several S-rank rogue ninja.

While Jiraiya and Akihara Kagura were still discussing the Akatsuki organization, Hanzo of the Salamander had already sent someone with the location information of the Akatsuki's base, hoping that Jiraiya could help investigate the Akatsuki's background.

"You found it so quickly?"

Jiraiya felt that Hanzo the Salamander was quite efficient.

"Yes."

The man who came was the right-hand man of Hanzo the Salamander, and could be considered a capable subordinate. He earnestly reported the matters that Hanzo the Salamander had entrusted to him.

"I hope that Lord Jiraiya can find out the details of the Akatsuki organization as soon as possible."

"If Lord Jiraiya wishes to peacefully resolve the civil war between Akatsuki and Amegakure, Lord Hanzo believes that while your idea may be naive, he will still choose to respect the opinion of his ally..."

"If Lord Jiraiya cannot resolve the civil war in the Land of Rain through peaceful means, then I hope that Lord Jiraiya can reunite with Lord Hanzo as soon as possible, fulfill the alliance between Amegakure and Konoha, and discuss the matter of annihilating the Akatsuki organization. This matter cannot be delayed."

"Opportunities in war are fleeting. We finally managed to find out about the Akatsuki's base, so we must seize the opportunity no matter what."

"I see."

Jiraiya felt that Hanzo the Salamander was actually quite kind.

In the midst of the Fourth Shinobi World War, such an opportunity would never be missed. Once the enemy's base is discovered, an attack must be launched as soon as possible. How could there be any chance for peaceful negotiations? Wouldn't that just give the enemy time to react?

perhaps…

Hanzo the Salamander also wants a peaceful resolution?

"I hope you won't take up too much of your time, Jiraiya."

The Rain Village ninja, sensing that Jiraiya didn't seem to care much, complained, "For Lord Jiraiya, this might be just an ordinary mission; but for the Land of Rain, this is a chance to finally end the civil war."

"Both the civilians of the Land of Rain and the ninjas of Amegakure have suffered enough from this civil war. Lord Hanzo believes that he is getting old, and even if this attack is likely to fail or even lead to the loss of control of Amegakure, we must take this opportunity to end this civil war."

Obviously.

The Rain Village ninjas all agreed with Hanzo the Salamander's decision.

Everyone in the Land of Rain and Amegakure suffered terribly from the civil war.

Ending this civil war as soon as possible is a consensus among everyone.

This is also why the ninjas of Amegakure were willing to abandon their dissatisfaction with Hanzo the Salamander's rule and continue to follow this demigod ninja.

"I see."

Jiraiya's expression immediately turned serious.

The fact that Hanzo the Salamander actually gave him a chance to resolve things peacefully meant he couldn't betray the trust of this ninja demigod.

"Kagura, let's set off immediately."

Jiraiya looked at his disciple, Akihara Kagura.

"Yes, teacher."

Akihara Kagura nodded and agreed.

Just when Jiraiya thought that Hanzo of the Salamander had sent him to investigate the Akatsuki organization and that the matter could be resolved peacefully... in Amegakure, Hanzo of the Salamander was conducting his final war mobilization.

Rain-Hidden Village.

The heavy rain continued to pour down.

On a tall tower, Hanzo the Salamander stands.

A group of Rain Ninja stood at the foot of the tower, their clothes soaked by the torrential rain, listening intently to Hanzo the Salamander's speech.

"This war must end."

"Perhaps this war should never have started in the first place."

"The root of this war can be traced back to the Fourth Shinobi World War..."

"Many people know that the Akatsuki was an organization that was born in the Land of Rain during the Fourth Shinobi World War. It gathered many ninjas who longed for peace and even considered integrating into our Amegakure..."

"However, Konoha feared that Amegakure would become powerful and threaten Konoha's status as a major power. So, they sent Danzo Shimura to force us, who had been defeated in the Fourth Shinobi World War, to declare war on Akatsuki, while simultaneously instigating Akatsuki to seize power from Amegakure..."

"That is precisely why the Land of Rain is in chaos today."

"Forget it, maybe I shouldn't have coveted power in the first place, and should have given it to the Akatsuki..."

"However, there is no point in saying any more. I am the leader of Amegakure. It is because my strength is not strong enough to protect this country. No matter how many mistakes this country has made in the past, the blame should be placed on me."

"For some time now, I have been seeking an opportunity to peacefully resolve the civil war. I even humbled myself before Konoha and invited my former defeated opponent, Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, to act as a mediator and negotiate peace..."

"This is only because Jiraiya has a close relationship with the Akatsuki organization. I am willing to set aside my dignity and fawn over that Konoha junior who was once defeated by me, just hoping that he can help us reach a peace agreement with the Akatsuki organization..."

"Even if it means giving up power over Amegakure..."

"However…"

"I've received the news."

"The Akatsuki organization rejected Jiraiya."

"The Akatsuki organization rejected my peace request to them."

"The leader of Akatsuki claimed that Amegakure should have been theirs long ago, demanding that everyone in Amegakure surrender to them unconditionally and accept the rule of their group of rogue ninjas. He also demanded that all Amegakure ninjas who had once been loyal to me commit suicide. This is something I absolutely cannot accept."

"It's time to end this civil war."

"I will not entrust the future of Amegakure to the will of the enemy; we will only hold our destiny in our own hands."

"We might fail..."

Standing atop the tower, letting the rain wash over his body, Hanzo of the Salamander shouted, "If I die in this war, then smother my old ninja headbands on me!"

"Then!"

"Forget my past as the leader of Amegakure!"

"Forget you were once my subordinates! Forget my name!"

"Go and choose a new leader for Amegakure! This country needs a peaceful Amegakure, not a Amegakure led by Hanzo of the Salamander!"

"Perhaps so..."

"Only those who have pledged allegiance to me have a chance of escaping his purge..."

"If we win, I will pardon all those who have ever held grudges against me, allowing them to become ninjas of Amegakure again, to wear the Amegakure ninja headbands once more, to bear the name of Amegakure once more, and to act in my name once more!"

Looking at the ninja below whose morale was gradually rising, Hanzo of the Salamander continued loudly, "This is not a favor; this is a mistake I should have made up for. I shouldn't have yielded to the threat of Konoha. Now I solemnly tell everyone in this world that Amegakure has always belonged to all Amegakure ninja. It is up to us to decide the future of the Land of Rain!"

"Lord Hanzo!"

"Lord Hanzo, this is not your fault!"

"Lord Hanzo, we will not lose!"

"Destroy Akatsuki!"

"Eliminate the civil war! Attack Konoha!"

A group of Rain Ninjas roared furiously in the rain.

Although they may have harbored resentment towards Hanzo the Salamander in the past, upon hearing him publicly admit his mistake—a mistake he didn't even need to admit—they immediately felt more forgiving towards their former superior.

That was a demigod ninja who once made Amegakure famous throughout the ninja world!

It is precisely because of this ninja demigod's reputation that Amegakure has been able to survive in the cracks between the three great nations!

After all, Hanzo of the Salamander really sacrificed a lot for this country. They even welcomed Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, and witnessed the interaction between Hanzo of the Salamander and Jiraiya.

Obviously.

Hanzo the Salamander was telling the truth.

This ninja demigod sacrificed his dignity as a ninja demigod in order to end the civil war!

This guardian deity of Amegakure and the Land of Rain did so much in secret for the sake of peace, instead of enjoying the power of his leadership as everyone imagined…

"I swear to serve Lord Hanzo to the death!"

"Destroy the Akatsuki! We must not hand over Amegakure to them!"

"Only Lord Hanzo is the leader of Amegakure!"

"We only trust Lord Hanzo!"

The entire village of Amegakure was in an uproar, clamoring to reclaim everything for Hanzo of the Salamander, to destroy the Akatsuki organization that wanted to seize power, and to continue to be loyal to this ninja demigod forever!

Let's go!

Hanzo the Salamander raised his hand and proclaimed loudly, "Let peace be restored to this country, let this country become stronger, and let this country never again be bullied!"

After saying that, Hanzo the Salamander put on a raincoat, flew down, and rushed out of Amegakure first!

A group of Amegakure ninja followed closely behind him, leaping into the air like swallows in the rain, densely packed together, and heading out of Amegakure!

"I can't understand..."

As Hanzo of the Salamander sped towards the Akatsuki, his eyes darkened slightly as he wondered to himself, "So, simply admitting a mistake and expressing a desire to end the civil war is enough to win back their allegiance..."

"Have they truly admitted their mistake?"

Akihara Kagura's voice appeared in Hanzo's mind, continuing, "That was just Danzo-sama's mistake, what does it have to do with you?"

"Besides, you said these things in public, that you were willing to give up your dignity as a demigod ninja for the peace of Amegakure. That's a dignity more important than life itself. They'll definitely believe you..."

"Dignity, huh..."

Hanzo the Salamander had never thought about these things.

"Yeah, you've never played this kind of high-level game before?"

Akihara Kagura chuckled and explained, "When you're willing to give up your dignity and everything else for them, they'll be willing to give their lives to help you regain your lost dignity and everything else."

"Yes, I don't even feel like I've lost any dignity..."

Hanzo the Salamander had never experienced this feeling, because he never wanted to lose face as a ninja demigod.

The leader of Amegakure sighed and couldn't help but speak in his mind, "Kid, you're actually more suited to be a village leader than I am. Have you considered taking responsibility for the future of this village?"

"Not interested."

Akihara Kagura had absolutely no interest in the position of leader of Amegakure: "I am the Hokage candidate of Konoha, the most likely person to succeed me as Hokage..."

"..."

Hanzo the Salamander immediately fell silent.

Compared to the position of Hokage in Konoha, the leader of Amegakure doesn't seem to have much appeal.

Although what this kid said sounded so fake, he didn't really seem like a serious Hokage candidate; it was more like he was dreaming…

Hanzo the Salamander, remembering that this little guy seemed to have some connection with Danzo Shimura, brought up another matter: "Are you really a ninja from Konoha? Do you have some kind of grudge against Danzo Shimura?"

"I was once Lord Danzo's favorite subordinate."

Akihara Kagura smiled and responded to Hanzo of the Salamander's question: "Lord Danzo has long allowed me to act in his name. Don't think that Lord Danzo is weak. He can handle everything in this ninja world. These are just minor issues..."

This was personally confirmed by Danzo Shimura!

"..."

Hanzo, the salamander, choked instantly.

This little guy seems to have some respect, but not too much.

This little guy didn't hold back at all when he was throwing mud at Shimura Danzo and shifting the blame. How could he possibly think that Shimura Danzo could really solve all the problems? Isn't Danzo just a coward?

Hanzo of the Salamander felt this was even more outrageous than this brat, and changed the subject again: "Where is that junior Jiraiya? That junior really does have some of the pedantry and naiveté of traditional ninjas, actually thinking that he can solve a war with just words..."

"yes…"

When Akihara Kagura got to this point, she also sighed at her teacher's naiveté: "Jiraiya-sensei's eloquence is not as good as mine, how could he possibly persuade the other side to give up the war? This negotiation was a waste of time..."

Jiraiya was an excellent ninja.

However, eloquence is not his forte.

Jiraiya's hope that a single conversation could bring back his misguided disciples and his close friends who had left the village was destined to be an exchange with no outcome.

"alright."

"We'll be arriving at the Akatsuki base very soon."

Kagura Akihara channeled enough chakra into Hanzo of the Salamander to sustain his movements, and whispered in his mind, "Animal Path, as soon as our negotiations break down and we begin fighting, immediately order the Rain Ninja to attack the Akatsuki's base..."

"The members of the Akatsuki must understand one thing..."

"Without me, this organization is destined for destruction."

Second update! 4,800 words! Adding to the 5,400 words this morning, today's daily 10,000-word update is complete!

There will be an extra chapter for the Alliance Leader tonight!

(End of this chapter)