Hidden Rain Village.
The tall tower.
Konan stood at the edge of the tall tower, a yellow-haired figure, wearing a black base with a red cloud uniform, half-sitting there.
"Is it okay to let the new guy manage the Akatsuki Organisation's funds?" Konan asked Pain.
"No problem, this guy is a Ninja who survived the Warring States Period.
I think he should have reverence for power," Pain said indifferently.
Konan nodded: "Mm, we will fulfil Yahiko's dream."
Her eyes held a hint of remembrance.
"Before you complete your plan, I think you should deal with a few Konoha rats.
This is a matter for your Hidden Rain Village; I think it's better to leave it to you," Vortex Man suddenly appeared beside them and said.
"Rats?"
Konan and Pain looked at him, this guy who called himself Uchiha Madara.
Vortex Man laughed: "Yes, I originally came to discuss something with you, but I happened to run into a few Konoha spies.
They are probably on their way out of Hidden Rain Village right now.
"Hmm, if you need help, I can also lend you a hand."
The two were stunned, looking at Vortex Man.
Pain stood up: "It seems Konoha still has capable people, to be able to remain unexposed after such a long period of high-alert searching.
Impressive."
"I also find it impressive, to be able to lurk under your perception," Vortex Man laughed.
To be able to avoid the Uzumaki clan's perception ability, plus the power of the Rinnegan, and the search for an entire Village's Ninja, even he was very interested.
"Ha, I wonder if they can be recruited into the Akatsuki Organisation." Finally, he made a suggestion.
…
Outside Hidden Rain Village, near the Konoha border region.
Whoosh!
Four figures moved quickly.
Ibara Keisen looked at the approaching border with a smile on his face: "Sensei, it's incredible!
To be able to hide in Hidden Rain Village for so long and not be discovered!"
Satoru: "We haven't returned to the Village yet; don't be careless."
He had a bad feeling, sensing it wouldn't be that smooth.
Hearing this, Ibara Keisen and his two other teammates did not retort.
Ibara Keisen trusted his sensei very much.
The other two trusted Satoru's ability and judgment as a Jonin.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
After some time.
Suddenly.
Satoru stopped.
"What's wrong?" Ibara Keisen asked.
The other two were more perceptive than he was and immediately became alert.
Rustle, rustle, rustle!
"Since you've come, why go back?
Let this be your pure land, buried in the Land of Rain."
In front of them, after a distortion, six figures appeared
The leader was Pain.
After receiving Vortex Man's intelligence, to prevent accidents, all six bodies were dispatched.
Satoru sighed, pointing at them and saying: "Hey, you six blondes, we're in a hurry; why don't you move aside?
You know, I hate blondes the most."
At the same time, he made a secret signal behind his back, indicating to Ibara Keisen and his two teammates to leave quickly, while he held off the enemies.
Ibara Keisen and his two teammates understood, shifting their feet lightly, preparing to escape.
These six people, just by looking at their uniform blonde hair, knew they would be tough to fight.
It might even lead to their complete annihilation.
And besides the leading man, there was also the uncle-like one; Satoru had told them about the other four.
Those four were the main force in dealing with spies who infiltrated Hidden Rain Village.
"Blondes?" Pain looked at the heads of his several bodies: "Are you trying to distract me so your companions can escape?
Don't be naive; all of you will stay here today."
Satoru scratched his head and said to his teammates: "You heard him, let's go; I'll stop them."
Then he looked seriously at Pain.
He let out a long breath.
They were so close to going back, sigh!
Pain: "Sacrificing yourself to save your teammates?
Is it worth it?"
He recalled Yahiko's tragic state; Yahiko was also like that back then.
But for Yahiko's dream, no matter how similar the circumstances, he had to die here today.
"Have you heard of the Will of Fire?"
Satoru spoke.
Since the other party asked such a question, he suddenly wanted to try if he could use Talk no Jutsu.
Naruto completed Talk no Jutsu so easily, so he should be able to as well; Naruto's clumsy mouth was nowhere near as good as his, so perhaps if he completed Talk no Jutsu, there would be no Fourth Shinobi World War.
He would be the saviour who silently saved the Ninja World.
Pain was puzzled, not knowing what he wanted to say or how it related to his question.
The Will of Fire, of course, he had heard of it; Jiraiya often told them about it.
Initially, he was unwavering, but Hanzo's broken promise and Yahiko's death changed his mind.
Meanwhile, in the shadows.
Vortex Man listened to their conversation; another pathetic person deceived by the Will of Fire.
"Satoru, I didn't expect it would be you leading the team."
At the same time, he recognised this man who spoke of the Will of Fire.
"Do you know him?" Another playful voice sounded from under the white Vortex mask.
"Mm, a former classmate at the Ninja School; I didn't expect him to become a Jonin."
Satoru couldn't even beat him in combat classes at the school.
"Oh, oh, classmates meeting classmates, soon tears will flow; are you going to save him?" the playful voice said.
"Konoha's affairs no longer concern me; my current goal is to destroy this false world and create a true world."
"Ah, you're so heartless!"
…
"The height of a fountain will not exceed its source, and the strength of a Ninja will never exceed the belief in their hearts.
The Will of Fire is the belief that grants Konoha Ninja strength.
You also have a similar belief, blonde."
Satoru spoke.
"Captain." Ibara Keisen was deeply shaken; as expected of his sensei, his understanding of the Will of Fire was truly profound.
Toriko and Tomako were also stunned listening.
Pain was startled upon hearing this, looking at him deeply: "You're right, but that makes it even more impossible for you to leave."
"What are you standing around for, Run!" Satoru was speechless; he had hinted so many times, and the three of them were still standing there?
"Yes."
Swish! Swish!
The three 'whooshed' away using the Instantaneous Body Technique.
"Almighty Push."
How could Pain let them escape? He lightly raised his right hand.
An invisible force erupted, and the three instantly seemed to be grabbed, flying towards him.
"What's going on?"
"What is this power?"
"Damn it."
As the three approached, Pain pulled out a black rod and instantly pierced through them.
Ah! Ah!
The three screamed.
Their eyes were wide open.
Blood flowed onto the ground, looking particularly tragic.
Yet their captain, Satoru, was smiling, with no intention of rescuing them.
He even clapped his hands and exclaimed: "What an interesting ability! I've never heard of someone like you in Konoha; you're very well hidden."
Satoru's words made Pain pause.
"They are your companions."
"Oh, they're not, believe me, look."
Satoru pointed to the three people on the ground; there were no corpses, only three exploding tags burning.w