"Hmph, are you still going to resist? If I accidentally kill you later, don't blame me for not warning you."

Orochimaru rolled his eyes inwardly and muttered to himself.

"Are all the Seven Swords of the Hidden Mist this stupid? They can't see the situation at all. Did Elephant-kun even look scared? No wonder he was crippled."

Kakuzu stared coldly at Uchiha Sō, his tone revealing an unquestionable resolve.

"You don't think you still have a chance, do you? Join us or die!"

"Join 'Akatsuki'...?"

Uchiha Sho smiled, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery.

"I see that you are all heroes in your own right. Why don't you consider joining my Heavenly Court and contributing to the great revolution of unifying the ninja world?"

"Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could work together to build a perfect ninja world then!"

"The Heavenly Court?"

As Juzo Biwa drew his cleavage-cutting sword, he curled his lip in disdain.

"You've certainly got quite the nerve."

Orochimaru then became somewhat interested in the "Heavenly Court" that Uchiha Enoki had mentioned.

It seems that this is what Elephant-kun needed to deal with before the Third Shinobi World War.

As expected, Xiangjun is highly efficient and never procrastinates.

So, what is his purpose in provoking "Akatsuki" at this moment?

His gaze swept over the three people around him, and Uchiha Sho suddenly had an idea.

Since Akatsuki has sent three Kage-level experts to "invite" him, he might as well go with the flow and accept.

Given their confidence, these three people probably wouldn't suspect anything.

Continuing to fight them is a complete waste of time.

“Hey, since you’ve been looking for me, I’ll go with you and see your leader.”

Uchiha Eiji put on a reluctant expression.

"Ok?"

This sudden turn of events left both Kakuzu and Juzo Biwa momentarily stunned and at a loss for what to do.

However, Payne's demand was to capture the enemy alive.

Now that the other party has offered to go back to "Xiao's" headquarters with them, it can be considered that they have indirectly completed their mission.

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's eyes flashed, and he vaguely guessed part of Uchiha Sō's plan.

So he casually agreed.

"Hmph, since you're so sensible, that's fine, it saves us the trouble."

"Let's go!"

Before he finished speaking, Orochimaru turned around and headed towards the Land of Rain.

Uchiha Ei followed closely behind, looking completely submissive.

Kakuzu and Juzo Biwa, standing behind, exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion.

How did the situation suddenly turn out like this?

But this is ultimately a good thing, right?

Immediately, the two followed closely behind, lest Uchiha Xiang feign agreement and run away halfway.

The land of rain.

After Yahiko was tricked by Obito and Black Zetsu and died at the hands of the aging demigod of the ninja world, Hanzo the Salamander.

Nagato turned to the dark side, unleashing the power of his Rinnegan, blasting Hanzo to death, and leading the Akatsuki organization to conquer Amegakure.

Then, Nagato, who inherited Yahiko's "legacy" and wanted to end the chaotic world, discovered the Gedo Mazo under Obito's guidance.

Through the connection between the Rinnegan and the Gedo Mazo, Nagato discovered that by collecting the nine tailed beasts, the Gedo Mazo could be completely revived.

This would give him absolute power to end the war in the ninja world through "nuclear deterrence".

In order to collect the nine tailed beasts, Nagato transformed into Pain in Yahiko's body and became the leader of Akatsuki, beginning to gather rogue ninja from various villages.

Because he used the "Rain Tiger Freedom Technique" to monitor the entire Land of Rain, Nagato knew the moment Uchiha Sō was brought into the Land of Rain by Orochimaru and the others.

Seeing Nagato's furrowed brows, Konan, pushing the wheelchair, frowned slightly and asked softly.

"What's wrong, Nagato?"

Seeing this, Nagato spoke up to explain.

"Orochimaru and his men have brought that Heavenly Emperor back, and they will be in the village soon."

Xiao Nan was somewhat surprised.

"So fast? Wasn't that guy supposed to be pretty strong?"

Nagato was also somewhat puzzled.

"Judging from the chakra reaction, that guy seems to have come here voluntarily; Orochimaru and the other two didn't restrain him."

Chapter 100, Nagato, You're Wrong

Along the way, Uchiha Sho discovered that the living conditions of the people in the Land of Rain were not good.

The land of rain.

Stepping into this land shrouded in an incessant curtain of rain, Uchiha Sō's heart grew as heavy as the mud beneath his feet.

The air was filled with a damp, musty smell, and the low buildings on both sides of the road looked dilapidated under the gloomy sky. Many houses still had charred marks left by explosions or ninjutsu impacts on their walls.

Muddy water pooled on the potholed road, forming murky puddles that reflected the leaden sky and the numb faces of the people.

He saw a emaciated child huddled under the leaky eaves, staring blankly at the gray sky.

I saw an elderly man, pale and thin, hunched over, struggling to find something to eat in the mud.

The wounds of war did not heal with the arrival of a new ruler; instead, under continued blockade and oppression, they revealed a deeper despair.

Resource scarcity and rampant disease have left this country weeping, while its "god" seems to be sitting atop a tower, looking down upon this painful cycle.

"So that's how it is... This is the 'peace' created by 'God'?"

Uchiha frowned beneath his elephant mask, somewhat disappointed with Nagato and Konan's performance.

Could this become the starting point for the cooperation between the Heavenly Divine Court and "Akatsuki"?

The weight of the people of the Rain Country may become the fulcrum to leverage their ideals.

Inside a cold, towering structure made of steel and massive pipes in the heart of Amegakure.

Pain (a puppet made from Yahiko's corpse) stood silently in front of the huge French window, his back to the door, raindrops pattering against the thick glass with a dull sound.

Xiao Nan stood quietly to the side, with pieces of paper floating around her almost imperceptibly.

Kakuzu, Juzo Biwa, and Orochimaru brought Uchiha Ebo, who was wearing a black dragon mask, into the hall.

Kakuzu spoke first, his voice low and deep.

"Chief, the target has been brought here; he has come along on his own initiative."

Pipa Juzo, carrying his Executioner's Blade, added nonchalantly, "Hmph, he's smart enough to save us a lot of effort."

Orochimaru remained silent, his golden snake eyes sweeping between Uchiha Enoki and Pain, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.

He believed that Uchiha Sō had his own plans and that it was not advisable to stay here any longer, so he bowed slightly.

"Chief, mission accomplished, I shall take my leave now."

Seeing this, Kakuzu and Juzo also felt bored. Kakuzu muttered, "The bounty is gone," and then he and Juzo withdrew together.

Before leaving, Juzo Biwa glanced back at Uchiha Sō, his eyes filled with a hint of disdain, as if to say, "Let's see what kind of trouble you can cause in front of the gods."

Only Pain, Konan, and Uchiha Zou remained in the empty hall.

The atmosphere was heavy and quiet, with only the sound of rain outside the window as the sole background noise.

Pain slowly turned around, his cold, lifeless purple Rinnegan eyes staring directly at Uchiha Sō's black dragon mask, an invisible, immense pressure spreading out.

"Welcome to Amegakure, 'Heavenly Emperor'."

Payne's voice was flat and emotionless, like that of a cold machine.

"What are your intentions, Heavenly Divine Court?"

Uchiha Sho did not answer Pain's question immediately, but his gaze was fixed on Pain's eyes, and then he let out a perfectly timed, surprised gasp.

"Those eyes... purple ripples... the legendary eyes of the Sage of Six Paths—the Rinnegan?!"

Payne seemed to pause almost imperceptibly.

Xiao Nan's pupils contracted instantly, and the pieces of paper floating around her paused slightly.

The existence of the Rinnegan is the core secret of the Akatsuki organization, the source of Nagato's power, and a symbol of "god".

He can recognize the Rinnegan at a glance and accurately state its characteristics: "purple ripples" and the name "Six Paths".

This is a level of insight that no ordinary ninja in the ninja world could possess!

This "Heavenly Emperor" and the "Heavenly Divine Court" behind him have profound foundations!

Payne's cold voice seemed to carry a hint of inquiry.

"Oh? You actually recognize these eyes. It seems your 'Heavenly Court' is more interesting than I imagined."

The oppressive atmosphere in the hall did not lessen, but the raw hostility seemed to have been replaced by a scrutiny of the unknown forces at play.

"It is because of these eyes that I believe we may have a basis for dialogue."

Uchiha Sō's voice came through the mask, carrying a peculiar honesty.

He paused, then suddenly changed the subject, his tone becoming extremely serious.

"Before answering your question, Payne, or... should I call you the true manipulator?"

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