I just returned to Konoha and found that my entire clan was gone.

Upon entering Amegakure, Ye Lan, with his excellent sensory abilities, immediately sensed something was amiss. The rainwater contained trace amounts of chakra, and he must have been detected the moment he stepped into Amegakure.

"Night Waves".

Sasuke's expression was serious; even he, who frequently trained in natural energy, sensed something was amiss. His current identity was far too special; he had to be careful wherever he went.

"It's alright, let's take a look first."

Seeing that the two were speaking in riddles, Ziyanghua didn't ask any further questions but simply gave an instruction.

"You should find a place to rest first. I will come to find you if the angel has any news."

Ziyanghua didn't feel anything unusual about her village. After saying that, she went to submit the task on her own. If she could complete the S-rank task, she might be more valued.

"Let's go get something to eat first."

Ye Lan withdrew her gaze and then walked with Sasuke towards a restaurant.

Sasuke still had questions about what had happened before, and continued speaking.

"What do those things you're talking about have to do with our being here?"

On the way, Ye Lan bought two umbrellas from a small stall, handed one to Sasuke, and casually took out some money and gave it to the stall owner.

Ye Lan opened her umbrella to keep the rain out. "You still remember Xiao, right? You came here because of this place, because there's a good chance of news about Xiao."

"Besides, I want to talk to the leader of Akatsuki, the one with the Rinnegan."

Sasuke certainly remembered, not only Itachi's news, but also the Rinnegan he had witnessed back then. It was the first time he had seen Ye Lan suppressed to that extent, although Ye Lan was stronger now compared to that time.

As Sasuke's understanding of the Mangekyou Sharingan grew and his strength increased, he no longer believed that Yelan could defeat the person who possessed the Rinnegan back then, even with the addition of Shisui and Rasa resurrected through Edo Tensei.

"Xiao Nan..."

Nagato, who had been staying with Konan, suddenly called out.

"Uchiha Yelan has come to Amegakure."

Konan never expected that Yelan would come to Amegakure when the Seven-Tails was being sealed. After what happened, shouldn't they have just found a place to hide? Why did they come to a proper ninja village?

It should be noted that from the outside perspective, Amegakure was still under Hanzo's rule, a regular village that wasn't particularly weak. Yelan's direct entry was hardly befitting of a rogue ninja.

"He's now a rogue ninja of Konoha, what purpose does he have in coming to Amegakure?"

"I'm not entirely sure yet, but I'd like to meet him sometime."

Nagato couldn't help but recall his first meeting with Ye Lan. Back then, because too many people in Akatsuki held opposing views, the plan to capture the Tailed Beasts had only just begun, and they needed to make better use of it and not be too forceful. Therefore, they did not carry out the plan to recruit Ye Lan.

Now that Ye Lan is right at her doorstep, Nagato feels that she would be unwilling to give up if she didn't try.

"Nagato, Yelan might affect our plans."

Konan felt that Ye Lan was too dangerous. She had met Ye Lan once before and thought that he might be loyal to Konoha. However, she did not expect him to turn his back on her so easily. Konan has always been wary of such dangerous individuals.

"Don't worry, I won't reveal too much about our plans."

Nagato closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Konan stopped bothering Nagato and quietly left the room, returning to her workplace.

Due to health reasons, Nagato no longer had the energy to handle Amegakure's affairs, so Konan did most of those things.

Having received no systematic training, Xiao Nan barely managed to keep the village running by remaining silent and relying on her subordinates to guess, unless it was something she had to do herself.

Of course, the money earned by Akatsuki is mainly used to fill the food shortage in Amegakure. Compared to Hanzo, who was completely indifferent to everything, Konan's approach is somewhat forced. She is not smart enough and lacks assertiveness. She can only maintain her persona by being aloof.

"Report, Hydrangea, who went on an S-class mission, has returned. The mission... seems to be complete."

A Rain Village ninja came to report, and he couldn't believe that Hydrangea, who had just been promoted to Chunin, could complete this mission.

"Okay, let her report."

Xiao Nan wasn't surprised. Whether she succeeded or failed, she wouldn't be surprised. In her view, if the mission was executed well, she would continue to try; if it failed, she would die.

Moreover, after death, he can replenish Nagato's Six Paths body, so it's a worthwhile deal no matter how you look at it.

Hydrangea carefully entered the room. She had always regarded the angel as her idol. Since the angel came to Amegakure, no one in Amegakure had died of hunger.

In her opinion, this was a remarkable thing, and she had always aspired to be like Xiao Nan, someone who could bring hope to the village.

"My...angel...sir, the task you entrusted to me has been completed."

Ziyanghua was still a little nervous, and even the arm that handed over the mission scroll was trembling.

"Hmm, not bad. I have another task for you."

Konan first checked the mission results; all the ninjas rebelling against Nagato's rule had been dealt with. She hadn't expected this girl to be so capable.

Instead of asking about Ziyanghua's dead teammates or giving her time to rest, he took out another quest scroll for her.

Instead of showing any dissatisfaction, the hydrangea felt fortunate to be given an important position.

"Keep working hard, and after a few more missions you'll become a Jonin in the village."

Perhaps feeling that excessive exploitation wasn't good, Xiao Nan still offered a word of encouragement.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Xiao Nan didn't ask any more questions and continued to handle the various affairs of Yu Yin. After a while, she saw that Zi Yang Hua was still standing in the same place.

Xiao Nan said expressionlessly, "Is there anything else?"

"Well, the angel was able to complete this mission thanks to one person's help, otherwise I might have had to sacrifice myself for Amegakure."

"Of course, I'm not afraid of sacrifice, it's just that the person who saved me wants to meet you and the leader of Amegakure."

"It takes a lot of courage for Ziyanghua to say such a thing," she said nervously.

"Such a thing exists? Aren't you afraid you might be a spy from another village?"

Xiao Nan said with slight dissatisfaction.

"No...no, Your Grace, that person is a little special..."

Before arriving, Ziyanghua had already inquired about the latest information about Uchiha Yelan in the village: he killed the Konoha advisor in public and fought the Fifth Hokage and escaped unscathed.

This is not something she can get involved in at her level. Regardless of whether Xiao Nan agrees or disagrees, she still needs to report on Ye Lan's affairs in Yu Yin.

"Special? Who is it?"

"The last pride of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Yelan."

Upon hearing Xiao Nan's question, Zi Yang Hua was not flustered at all and directly mentioned Ye Lan's reputation that had spread throughout the ninja world.

Chapter 121 An Unexpected Meeting (Part 3)

"When that Rain Village ninja mentioned angels, I guessed it might be you."

Ye Lan didn't turn around and continued to enjoy the local specialties of Yu Yin.

Sasuke turned around and glanced at Konan. When he saw her face clearly, he felt a slight unease. He hadn't expected to meet her so soon.

"It's an angel!"

"The angel has arrived!"

The other diners around seemed a bit off when they saw Xiao Nan, their eyes filled with a sense of awe.

"This is not the place to talk. Come with me."

After hesitating for a long time, Xiao Nan finally decided to meet Ye Lan herself first to see what his thoughts and purposes were.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Ignoring the stares of others, Ye Lan paid the bill and followed Xiao Nan, who had already left.

Both sides remained silent the entire way. Konan walked in front, followed by Ye Lan and Sasuke.

The rain seemed to have lessened, and the three of them strolled in the rain as if in their leisure time, occasionally observing the surrounding scenery.

They followed Xiao Nan to a tall tower.

Ye Lan frowned slightly as soon as he entered the tower and looked at Xiao Nan.

"Is this how Xiao treats guests?"

Two whooshing sounds suddenly rang out, and two people dressed in Akatsuki uniforms appeared behind Ye Lan. Out of the corner of his eye, he recognized them as old friends he had met before.

Kisame Hoshigaki and Sasori Akasago.

"You've got some nerve, Uchiha Yoran, you actually fell into the trap so easily."

"Kisame, don't waste your breath on him. Uchiha Yoran is not easy to deal with."

Upon meeting, Sasori immediately pulled out the puppet of the Third Kazekage, showing that he had to take this enemy seriously.

"Guest? Uchiha Yoru, you've always been Akatsuki's enemy!"

Countless pieces of paper gathered behind Konan, eventually forming a pair of wings that carried her into the air, allowing her to look down at Ye Lan and Sasuke.

Having witnessed Ye Lan's strength, Xiao Nan was far from letting her guard down. After sending Zi Yang Hua away, she turned around and went to find the members she considered more reliable.

To her surprise, Ye Lan was completely unprepared.

Sasuke's Sharingan had been activated. He leaned against Ye Lan's back, warily observing Sasori and Kisame, with even a hint of excitement in his eyes.

In the battle in Konoha, he didn't even have a chance to fight any real masters, and those people he could only look up to before now have the qualifications to fight.

"I suspect you did this behind the back of some so-called 'god'..."

Before Ye Lan could finish speaking, he moved instantly, rushing towards Xiao Nan like a comet.

Regardless of whether Konan had Nagato's intentions, such an action represented the other party's distrust, so there was no point in wasting words and just start fighting.

Wow, that was fast.

Neither Sasori nor Kisame expected Ye Lan to be so decisive, and his speed seemed even faster than before, making it impossible to discern Ye Lan's location with the naked eye.

Iron Sand Rain

Although Kisame had never cooperated with Sasori before, he drew his greatsword and charged towards Sasuke under the cover of the iron sand.

A tear of blood flowed from Sasuke's closed left eye, and when he opened it again, it had transformed into the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Amaterasu

This technique!