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Many years ago, on a rainy night, a young Yahiko stood before her and Nagato, smiling broadly as he uttered the same name—"Akatsuki".
That is the beautiful vision of ending darkness with light and ending war with peace!
Hearing that name again now, Xiao Nan felt a lump in her throat and almost burst into tears.
[Ding! Xiao Nan's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +1000!!]
Jiraiya was also deeply shaken.
He stared blankly at the radiant Yahiko, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
As the founder of the Akatsuki organization, Yahiko embarked on his journey with the lofty ideal of benefiting the ninja world.
Even in this dream, he unexpectedly took the same step...
But now, with the support of Sakumo Hatake and a group of Konoha elites, the outcome might be completely different.
Thinking about the wrong path the Akatsuki organization later took in reality, and looking at the vibrant scene before him, Jiraiya felt both gratified and emotional, overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
……
on the screen.
Just as everyone was excited about the birth of the new organization, Nagato, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke in a deep voice: "The leader of the 'Root' organization... is called Danzo?"
"Is it an old man with bandages wrapped around his body and only one eye?"
Sakumo was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded in surprise, saying, "That's right, it's him. What, Nagato, have you met Danzo?"
Nagato chuckled softly, his laughter filled with a deep-seated hatred.
He slowly raised his head, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "I've seen more than just it... I'll never forget that face in my entire life!"
[Ding! Nagato's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Chapter 203 If I'm wrong, it's because I didn't nip the problem in the bud!
Nagato was preoccupied with figuring out how to get rid of Danzo after he woke up.
Just then, he noticed a figure appear in front of him.
Nagato snapped out of his daze, looked up, and found Kakashi standing in front of him without him noticing.
Nagato paused slightly, looking warily at the white-haired boy in front of him, unsure of what the other was up to by suddenly approaching.
Before Nagato could speak, an orange figure quickly approached.
"Kakashi! Thank you so much!"
Yahiko bowed deeply to Kakashi with a sincere expression, filled with gratitude, "Thanks to you for being the first to stand up for us!"
After saying that, Yahiko turned his head and gently nudged Nagato with his elbow, giving him a look that signaled Nagato to also say thank you.
Nagato then realized what was happening.
Kakashi was indeed the first to stand up for them.
Thinking of this, he looked at the silver-haired boy in front of him, even though they hadn't known each other for long.
However, Nagato couldn't help but feel a sense of awe, never expecting that Kakashi, who always seemed so cold and aloof, would have such a side to him.
Nagato lowered his guard and nodded solemnly to Kakashi, saying, "Thank you for earlier, Kakashi."
Kakashi shrugged upon hearing this, his eyes remaining calm as he said, "I just don't like that guy either. You're welcome."
After exchanging pleasantries, Kakashi seemed to remember something, and his expression became somewhat uneasy.
He is not a talkative person.
But the power Nagato had just displayed really piqued his curiosity, and he couldn't help but ask, "By the way, Nagato... what was that technique you used that instantly sucked people away? It's pretty impressive..."
Upon hearing Kakashi's question, Yahiko, who was standing to the side, seemed to snap out of his daze and nodded with a look of sudden realization.
"That's right, Nagato! What kind of technique did you just use? Jiraiya-sensei never taught us that!"
Yahiko knew very well that neither Jiraiya nor Hatake-senpai had ever mentioned a similar ninjutsu before.
Nagato was silent for a moment, then felt there was no need to hide it: "...It's the power of the Rinnegan."
"The power of the Rinnegan?" Kakashi nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this. "I see... Is it some kind of bloodline limit, like the Sharingan?"
Nagato gave a soft "hmm" and didn't explain further.
Seeing this, Kakashi stopped asking questions, but his gaze toward Nagato revealed a hint of admiration and curiosity.
Just then, some movement began to occur around the camp.
Wisps of smoke rose from a campfire not far away, and several Konoha ninjas, rubbing their sleepy eyes, crawled out of their tents to prepare for the day's operations.
Not far away, Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, glanced at them from afar. Seeing that several Konoha genin were chatting and laughing with the Amegakure orphans as usual, he nodded slightly and then told everyone to prepare their gear and get ready to depart.
The rising sun pierced through the trees, casting golden morning light over the campsite.
The warm light shone on Nagato's face, and he squinted slightly, vaguely feeling the scene before him gradually turn white and blur...
……
Just then, a series of crisp mechanical beeps sounded in the darkness:
[The Dream Master System has been successfully upgraded!]
[Congratulations, host, you have reached level 15]
Please select one of the following enhancement effects.
[1. Reduce the intimacy requirement when selecting dream audience]
[2. One VIP box seat in the Dream Screening Room]
[3. Additional Dream Camera (Note: In addition to the dream protagonist, an extra perspective can be added)]
Shi Yu didn't hesitate for a second and decisively chose the first enhancement effect.
He had long been troubled by this issue of audience intimacy restrictions.
Because of the intimacy threshold, some people's audience seats are never full during each dream.
The limited selection of audience members has meant that Shiyu has rarely taken the initiative to choose the number of audience members.
Now that's great, with this enhancement, he no longer has to worry about not being able to gather enough people for Brother Tu's audience.
Thinking of this, Shi Yu couldn't help but smile.
……
Rain Village, early morning.
Inside a simple wooden house.
Nagato suddenly opened his eyes from the bed, his chest heaving and his forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.
He took a breath and then struggled to sit up, his eyes lowered and his face gloomy.
The dream had ended, but Nagato's heart remained unsettled for a long time.
The events that occurred in his dream last night were still vivid in his mind, and what concerned him most was...
Through that dream, he obtained extremely important information!
The identity of the other murderer who killed Yahiko!
Nagato clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, and muttered something sinisterly.
"Konoha... Danzo!"
Just then, the door of the wooden house creaked open.
Xiao Nan pushed open the half-closed wooden door and walked in, carrying a basin of water in her arms. Her hair and clothes were still wet with water droplets, indicating that the rain outside had not yet stopped.
Nagato slowly raised his head, and their eyes met. They both saw the same murderous intent and coldness in each other's eyes.
After a moment of silence, Nagato spoke first: "Konan, you probably already know... that guy's name is Danzo!"
"Hmm." Xiao Nan nodded gently, her expression equally somber.
She knew perfectly well who Nagato was referring to.
Nagato took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, his eyes flashing with murderous intent: "Konan, help me up."
"It's time to settle some scores!"
……
Konoha Village, early morning.
The first rays of the rising sun had just climbed over the Hokage Rock, and Konoha Village was still shrouded in a cool morning mist.
In the Shimura residence, a secluded corner of Konoha, Danzo sat alone on a wooden chair in the courtyard.
He was dressed in a loose kimono that covered his thin body. His right eye and right arm were wrapped in bandages. At this moment, his brows were furrowed and his expression was gloomy.
"...I didn't go in last night."
Danzo muttered to himself, pounding his cane in frustration with one hand, his heart filled with irritation.
For several nights in a row, he tried to force his way into that bizarre dream, but failed repeatedly.
If he can't even enter the dream world, how can he realize his ambitions?
Thinking of this, Danzo revealed a sinister and anxious expression.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from outside the courtyard wall.
Immediately afterwards, a tall figure leaped over the wall and landed steadily on the bluestone ground in the courtyard, the wooden clogs making a crisp sound as they stepped on the ground.
Danzo looked up alertly and saw that the newcomer had white hair that fluttered in the wind; it was none other than Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha.
Danzo narrowed his left eye, the only eye that was visible, and wondered to himself: What does Jiraiya want to do by suddenly visiting at this time?
His expression remained unchanged. He tapped his cane on the ground and said in a deep voice, "Jiraiya? What a rare guest you are. What brings you to this old man like me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, two ninjas who had been hiding in the shadows appeared quietly and stood guard beside Danzo.
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