I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 525 The Fish-to-Fire Plan!

Hanzo the Salamander knew very well that the white-haired brat staggering before him was already at his last gasp.

He gripped the kusarigama tightly, his eyes flashing with a cold light, the poisonous gas of the salamander swirling around his body.

Perhaps killing Jiraiya today will trigger an investigation by Konoha in the future, or even lead to deliberate targeting.

However, if we don't kill them today, Amegakure will never be able to completely eradicate the Akatsuki!

Furthermore, the Land of Rain is the territory of Amegakure (Hidden Rain Village).

Even if Konoha discovers that one of the Legendary Sannin died at the hands of Amegakure, at the hands of Hanzo, what can be done?

This is just a "debt" that Hanzo the Salamander personally retrieved!

Back then, Hanzo was momentarily merciful and spared Hiruzen Sarutobi's three top disciples, and even generously bestowed names upon them.

Now, Hanzo simply wants to complete the killing spree he was unable to finish back then...

Just as Hanzo of the Salamander was holding his kusarigama, about to use the sharp blade to slit Jiraiya's neck and send this young brat whom he envied and feared to the Pure Land.

His battle-hardened fighting spirit suddenly sent him an urgent warning of impending death.

As long as Hanzo continues to kill, he will die after killing!

Trusting his fighting instincts and knowing that Jiraiya no longer posed any threat, Hanzo of the Salamander decisively activated his chakra and used the Water Body Flicker Technique to transform into a raindrop and leap away from his spot.

"Is it another one of those young brats from Akatsuki? That red-haired one..."

Hanzo the Salamander appeared on the muddy ground on the other side, and he subconsciously turned his gaze towards the Akatsuki members.

The only ninja who would attack him at this moment could be a member of the Akatsuki organization.

Hanzo the Salamander made this judgment based on his experience, while glancing out of the corner of his eye at the spot where he had just been standing.

In any case, that aura of death just now was real...

There's actually someone hidden within the Akatsuki organization who could pose a threat—

What?!

Hanzo the Salamander caught a glimpse of Jiraiya's situation out of the corner of his eye.

The figure that inexplicably appeared next to Jiraiya caused his thoughts to pause for a moment.

Even with Hanzo's sharp eyesight, he couldn't see when the other party appeared there!

For a legendary ninja with unparalleled combat experience, this situation was simply incomprehensible.

But what terrified Hanzo even more was that he still hadn't discovered the true nature of the attack!

There was no trace of ninjutsu! No trace of ninja tools! No trace of traps!

There was only that figure that suddenly appeared beside Jiraiya like a ghost.

Hanzo the Salamander immediately abandoned the Akatsuki members who were still not making any moves and focused most of his attention on the unfamiliar figure that had suddenly appeared.

"How embarrassing, Jiraiya-sama."

Nara Rinka, who had come to the rescue with the [Spiral Shadow Phantom], said in a flippant tone.

"I thought you could handle that salamander all by yourself."

"Stop, stop talking..."

Jiraiya's dizziness grew stronger, and he began to stammer and speak unclearly.

However, it must be admitted that the moment Jiraiya heard Nara Rinka's voice, all the tension in his heart vanished completely.

Putting everything else aside, just considering the Fourth Hokage's strength, Jiraiya was quite impressed.

Before he completely lost consciousness, Jiraiya only had time to utter a few final words of warning.

"Careless, poisonous..."

Pfft!

Jiraiya, severely poisoned, collapsed onto the muddy ground of the Land of Rain, his consciousness fading into unconsciousness.

"Tsk!"

[Shadow Clone] clicked its tongue lightly.

He was just a clone, and a high-level clone made of Yin Release chakra at that, so he didn't know anything about the [Fine Ailment Extraction Technique].

This guy really should be left to be treated by me!

Nara Rinka ignored the fallen Jiraiya and turned her attention to Hanzo the Salamander, who was standing motionless on the other side.

"Hanzo of the Rain Village".

Nara Rinka said calmly.

"I don't really want to move right now. Can you leave with your people yourself?"

Initially, Nara Rinkachi was willing to exchange the deaths of Hanzo and the Amegakure forces for Nagato's Rinnegan.

For him, taking down Hanzo and that Amegakure unit was not difficult, nor was it troublesome.

One [Dark Spiral Wheel] could completely bury this elite Amegakure force right at the doorstep of Akatsuki's base.

Of course, this takes into account the overall environmental factors of the Land of Rain.

Perhaps Nara Rinkachi could test the power of the Kirin here.

Simply put, this was originally a deal that could have been completed simply by Nara Rinka releasing a ninjutsu.

But now...

Nagato just made it very clear that he was willing to exchange his Rinnegan for Jiraiya's life.

Since Nara Rinka saved Jiraiya in time and successfully forced Hanzo of the Salamander to retreat.

So the deal is considered done.

As for how the battle between Amegakure and Akatsuki will unfold, whether Akatsuki, having lost its Rinnegan, can still turn Amegakure upside down, and whether the monstrous Pain will ever be reborn...

These are issues that Nara Rangke doesn't need to worry about.

If Hanzo is willing to heed Nara Rinka's advice, he should immediately lead his men and retreat from here.

Then everyone will naturally live in peace.

But if the other side wants to continue fighting...

Nara Rinkazu didn't mind teaching the old man a lesson.

Upon hearing Nara Rinka's words, Hanzo of the Salamander felt an uncontrollable surge of anger.

After all these years, there are still people who dare to spout nonsense in front of him!

They are truly ignorant and arrogant!

however.

After getting a clear look at the stranger's face, Hanzo the Salamander's pupils instantly contracted to the size of pinpricks.

As the leader of Amegakure, Hanzo's intelligence gathering ability is absolutely unparalleled in the village.

Therefore, Hanzo immediately recognized the true identity of this boastful ninja.

The Fourth Hokage of Konoha!

That Konoha war hero who once commanded the winds and rains and was omnipotent on the battlefield of the Third Shinobi World War, the Dark Shadow!

Why is the Fourth Hokage of Konoha here with the Akatsuki?

Why did the Fourth Hokage appear with Jiraiya?

"Didn't the intelligence gathered by the village only mention unusual activity by the Akatsuki?"

One thought after another flashed through Hanzo the Salamander's mind.

He firmly suppressed the urge to take action.

Let's not even discuss whether Hanzo could actually defeat the renowned Fourth Hokage.

The significance and impact of killing the Fourth Hokage are worlds apart from those of killing Jiraiya!

Hanzo killed Jiraiya, believing he could still contend with Konoha.

But what if they killed the Fourth Hokage of Konoha...

Who knows, one day Konoha's army might just storm into the Land of Rain!

Hiruzen Sarutobi isn't dead yet!

Hanzo understood perfectly.

Amegakure is definitely no match for Konoha.

During World War II, Amegakure was able to make a name for itself in the Land of Rain because the three major powers did not focus their attention on this small ninja village.

For the three great nations of the Land of Fire, the Land of Wind, and the Land of Earth, they are rivals to each other.

Small country, small village?

That was merely a tool for providing battlefield and emergency supplies.

Once the Konoha army storms into the Land of Rain, and clearly intends to confront Amegakure...

Amegakure is definitely doomed!

In a short time.

Hanzo, the salamander, hesitated to make a move, fearing the consequences.

But in the eyes of others...

This scene clearly shows that the Fourth Hokage of Konoha intimidated Hanzo of Amegakure with just one sentence!

What does "the shadow of a great nation" mean?

Nara Rinka frowned as he looked at Hanzo the Salamander, who stood motionless and silent in the rain.

What exactly is your attitude? Do you want to fight or back down? At least give us a response!