The Master of Konoha's Legacy

The instant clone was merely a pre-emptive opportunity to get acquainted with Yahiko and the other two.

If I joined Akatsuki now, my status would definitely be below the three of them.

The timing of joining an organization is crucial for gaining sufficient influence.

Therefore, the instant clone had already secretly communicated with the main body.

I'm prepared to sacrifice a little bit of my reputation.

Upon hearing this, Black Zetsu said in a deep, muffled voice:

"What if Hanzang really succeeds in negotiating peace with them?"

The instant clone gently shook its head and said leisurely:

"It's quite possible if it were the ambitious Hanzo from the early days of World War II."

Now, unless Hanzo is willing to personally destroy the entire Land of Rain.

A place overflowing with wealth, yet it manages to survive in the cracks between three major powers.

Don't you even think about why?

Moreover, he is not a daimyo like the Land of Rivers, the Land of Frost, or the Land of Hot Water.

"The major powers don't even need to come up with a legitimate reason to annex the Land of Rain."

Chapter 407 Just to Make an Appearance, He Was Sent Out

[Chapter 408: The Crimson Serpent Valley Negotiations Descend from the Sky]

Two days later.

early morning.

The torrential rain that had lasted for several days finally gave way to a brief respite.

The sky was filled with clouds, some light and some dark, making it look like an unevenly faded gray cloth.

The air was humid and hot, making people feel uneasy.

A few birds could be seen circling in the sky from time to time.

A bright orange sphere rests atop a hazy, indistinct mountain in the distance.

The crimson sunlight cast three long shadows on the ground.

With a mix of excitement and trepidation, Yahiko led Konan and Nagato to the pre-arranged location.

This is a valley, where lush green grass grows everywhere.

Dozens of streams crisscross the valley, eventually converging and flowing into the large river outside the valley.

Yahiko looked around and said softly:

"This should be it."

Nagato looked at the surrounding high ground and felt that this was an excellent ambush site.

But it was difficult to say such a thing aloud, as it might be considered jinxing, so he could only ask with a puzzled look, "Where is he?"

Yahiko smiled slightly and reassured her:

"Let's wait a bit, maybe we're too early."

During this negotiation, Yahiko was still cautious and did not allow ordinary members of the Akatsuki organization to accompany him into the valley.

Instead, they were instructed to gather by a river along their route and await news.

If negotiations break down and something happens to me, at least those organization members can escape.

Of course, Yahiko was almost 80-90% confident about this negotiation.

After all, based on Uchiha Tonan's previous letter, it was almost certain that the matter had been accomplished.

This is just a formality.

Rumble~

An angry clap of thunder echoed through the mountains, lingering for a long time, like ten thousand drums beating in unison.

For the three who have lived in the Land of Rain for many years, thunder is a very common occurrence.

Yahiko and Konan did not react and continued to wait for Hanzo to arrive.

Nagato, however, felt a vague unease and turned to look in the direction of the thunder.

Half of the sky was filled with drifting white clouds, while the other half was filled with rolling dark clouds, creating a distinct contrast.

The direction in which Mo Yun was located was the direction in which the ordinary members of the Akatsuki were gathered.

Streaks of lightning flashed in the dark clouds, and the muffled thunder roared like cannon fire, filling people with dread.

Yahiko, who was taking deep breaths to calm his nerves, glanced at Nagato, then at the rolling thunderclouds in the distance, and said with a faint smile:

"It seems that God is looking out for us, and we weren't forced to negotiate in the rain."

Nagato turned around and glanced at Yahiko, who was smiling broadly but covered in sweat, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

But subconsciously, I looked back again, and something felt off.

At this moment, the lightning on the dark clouds had become so dense as to be terrifying, and it seemed to be converging towards the center.

Just then, footsteps echoed from the high ground surrounding the valley.

Hanzo the Salamander and hundreds of Amegakure ANBU revealed themselves, looking down at Yahiko and his two companions from their elevated position.

Subtly, they surrounded Yahiko and his two companions.

But seeing Hanzo's slightly surprised expression upon first glance at the youthful faces of Yahiko and the other two, he exclaimed:

"You must be the leader of Akatsuki. You're much younger than I expected."

The young people of this era are truly remarkable.

Yahiko and the other two bowed in unison and said, "Greetings, Lord Hanzo."

Hanzo nodded indifferently and said to Yahiko in a calm tone:

"Tell me your understanding of peace."

"no problem!"

Yahiko, unsuspecting and with an excited expression, began to recount:

"First, I want to explain why I am so determined to bring peace to the Land of Rain."

Of course, this is related to my personal experience.

Hanzo smiled slightly, and said meaningfully:

"It's alright, we have plenty of time, we can talk about it slowly."

When it comes to peace, Yahiko seems to have endless things to say.

Time passed little by little.

I don't know when it started, but dark clouds, like blocks of lead, began to gather in the distant sky.

Thunder rumbled in the dark clouds, and as time passed, the lightning gradually turned from blue to red.

Rumble~

Thunder roared, and a bolt of red lightning suddenly fell from the clouds, looking from afar as if a curved red line had connected the heavens and the earth.

Thunder rumbled, and as the first bolt of lightning struck, crimson lightning bolts rained down on the earth one after another, like fiery red serpents illuminating the chaotic, surging clouds.

Yahiko and the other two had their backs to this direction, so they couldn't see the strange phenomenon here.

At this crucial moment for the Akatsuki, Nagato and Konan felt the thunder was a bit too frequent, but they didn't dare to look back casually, fearing that their rudeness would affect Hanzo's impression of them.

Yahiko, however, seemed completely oblivious to the thunder, speaking with great enthusiasm and passion.

It was just because the thunder was so loud that I subconsciously raised my voice.

Hanzo looked indifferently at Yahiko below, his eyes reflecting the crimson lightning bolts, but he was filled with apprehension.

This lightning was released by Kakashi, sent by Uchiha Tonan, with the aim of wiping out the ordinary members of the Akatsuki organization.

This move is somewhat similar to the Ten Thousand Thunder Prison technique that Uchiha Tonan inherited from White Fang.

Kakashi actually knew this ninjutsu, but he was limited by insufficient chakra and had never learned it.

This is why Sasuke developed Kirin in the original work. In fact, Kirin, like Chidori, was inspired by Kakashi.

Now, Kakashi has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and possesses the Raiden Takemikazuchi, a dōjutsu that allows him to control lightning.

He then learned and improved upon this ninjutsu, and through the use of Raijin Takemikazuchi, not only was the chakra consumption greatly reduced, but its power was also increased several times over.

Using this tactic against ordinary Akatsuki members is a bit like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

But more than anything, it was to show off his muscles in front of Hanzo.

As time passed, the crimson lightning in the distance still hadn't ended.

Hanzo felt a chill run down his spine and a wave of fear washed over him. He couldn't even hear what Yahiko was saying.

"Gurgle~"

Swallowing sounds echoed from the surrounding dark and gloomy areas.

Some of those with weaker mental fortitude were already trembling and shaking like leaves.

Hanzo's expression remained unchanged, but a drop of sweat had already trickled down his cheek and condensed into a small bead on his chin.

At this moment, Hanzo was unsure whether he should wipe it or not.

A captain of the Dark Guard can actually control lightning in nature to launch a wide-range attack. Is this the strength of Konoha?

If this move were used against Amegakure, I'm afraid I'd have no choice but to flee.

If Kakashi is this strong, then what kind of strength must the leader possess?

No wonder Konoha dared to send him, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, to Amegakure to carry out a mission.

Fortunately, I managed to hold back that day...

As Hanzo thought this, his body tensed up, and a feeling of unease arose within him.