Guard members who stay in Konoha

Chapter 278 170, Message before leaving
After getting Hanzo's personal certification, "Akatsuki"'s so-called demagoguery charges no longer exist, and they need to continue to hide in the stronghold and can move outside.But not long after, Yahiko ordered everyone to return to the stronghold and not to go out casually.

This made everyone very puzzled. It was clear that Hanzo had already vetoed the demagogic statement, and after the conversation in the Ugakure Ninja Village, the image of "Akatsuki" among the people had already been established, and there was no need to hide.

Yahiko didn't tell them the reason behind it, it's not that he still had any illusions, he was very clear about Nagato's ability, what Nagato said must be the truth, the fact that the Iwagakure ninja experienced in his own life.But he was a little hesitant, not knowing how to explain it to everyone.

Just like Yahiko in the past, everyone in "Akatsuki" also superstitiously believes in Hanzo's reputation, thinking that he is an indomitable man and an indispensable leader of the Rain Kingdom.

However, this superstition has been broken now, even Yahiko himself can't bear it, if he tells everyone casually, then everyone will definitely experience the same heartbreak.

The current "Xiao" has greatly expanded its personnel due to the previous admissions. Under such circumstances, if everyone knows about this, there may be people who cannot accept the situation and act irrationally, resulting in the loss of information. Give way.

Hanzo is definitely a decisive person. Once he learns that his plan has been leaked, he will definitely kill it in the bud before an accident occurs.

Therefore, Yahiko can't easily tell everyone about this before he has figured out a way to stabilize the inside of "Akatsuki".Before that, relevant precautionary measures must be prepared, one of which is to recall people who are active outside.

In the face of everyone's doubts, Yahiko could only temporarily hide it, saying that he would definitely tell everyone the reason in the future.However, everyone could see that Yahiko's complexion was very bad, and they couldn't help wondering what the reason was.

Yahiko has been thinking about how to reduce the influence and stabilize the organization these days, and every time he thinks about Hanzo betraying his trust, he will feel like a knife is twisting his heart.If it wasn't for Nagato, he really didn't want to believe this, he really didn't want to believe that the guardian god of the rain country would do such a thing.

Why did the patron saint of the past, the man who once wanted to win peace for the Land of Rain, now want to maintain the war for his own position of power?

Yahiko felt that a man like Hanzo, who had experienced pain and fought for the country for it, should yearn for peace more than anyone else. He always thought that each other's actions might be somewhat different, but they were partners with the same goal, but he While walking towards the goal of peace, I was surprised to find that the "companion" had given up on the original destination and turned to walk in the opposite direction.

Xiaonan didn't know when she appeared behind Yahiko, and when she saw the hunched figure sitting in front of the table, she felt a slight pain in her heart. She could understand Yahiko's inner pain, but she didn't know how to comfort him.

Stepping lightly, Xiaonan came to Yahiko's side, feeling the breath around him, Yahiko slowly raised his head, and after seeing Xiaonan, he restrained his sorrow, smiled and said: "Xiaonan, what's wrong? "

Looking at the other party's actions, Xiao Nan felt sore in her heart. She took a deep breath and said softly, "Ban Jun, he is planning to leave here."

"Ah?" Yahiko didn't expect to hear such news, but he quickly came to his senses, the other party made such a decision as a matter of course.

The purpose of Dan's coming to the Land of Rain is to win over Sansho Hanzo, and together with Konoha Ninja Village, put pressure on the warring country, so that Iwagakure Ninja Village and Sand Gakure Ninja Village feel that the prospects for war are not good. The losses increased and the war was stopped.

But now, it has been proved that Hanzo does not want this situation to happen, and hopes that the war can continue, maintaining the threat of war from the outside world, and even plans to cooperate with Yanyin Ninja Village.

Then, Konoha Ninja Village's plan to win over is already impossible. Since it is impossible, then there is no need to waste effort in this country.

"Yeah, it's natural to want to leave here." Yahiko sighed softly, got up and said, "I have to see him off, I have to be under our surveillance these days, just want to get results, but now ……well."

Originally, other people in "Xiao" were worried that Tan came with ulterior motives, but now, fortunately, Tan didn't see any problems, but there was a problem with the Land of Rain.

Because Yahiko had to worry about his companion's thoughts, he had to be wronged, but the result was like this. This really made the other party wronged in vain. He felt that as the leader, he had to express his apology.

At this moment, Dan has already packed his things, and it looks like he can leave here at any time, but he seems to be waiting for someone.After a while, he saw Yahiko and Xiaonan coming in, and greeted them lightly: "These days, I really trouble you."

"We too, really wronged you. Let you stay in this place, but go back without any gains." Yahiko said with a wry smile.

"There's nothing to be wronged about, it's my own choice." Tan replied with a smile, thinking that such a result was expected, and there was really nothing to be wronged about.

"You really have a big heart. If only everyone in the world were like you."

"This is the way the world is. There are all kinds of people. Everyone is the same. That's too extravagant fantasy. Besides, it's not necessarily a good thing." Bomb replied.

"Maybe so." Yahiko pursed his lips slightly, and asked, "What will happen to Konoha after you go back?"

"It won't be a big deal. If the mission fails, there is no way to rely on Sanshoyu Hanzo to put pressure on the warring country, so we can only find other ways. Just like this, the war may not be able to end in a short period of time, even if Yes, I don’t know how many people will die to make them feel scared.” Tan said helplessly.

"Sorry, sir."

"What do you guys have to apologize for? You've done a good job. This time it's the Sanshoyu Hanzo that has a problem, isn't it?" Dan didn't show a particularly disappointed expression, "After seeing the atmosphere in the Land of the Rain, I have a vague premonition. However, I also have some fantasies, maybe the Sansho Hanzo on the upper layer can still maintain a clear mind..."

This is indeed Dan's true thought. He thought that maybe Hanzo hadn't lost his faith at this time, but the longer he stayed, the illusion gradually disappeared.

Tan looked at Yahiko's expression, and said slowly: "What should you do instead of asking about our situation?"

"Us?" Yahiko was startled.

"Yeah, I heard other people talking in a low voice - the nearest leader Yahiko is worried about something - I think Brother Yahiko is worried about how to explain to other members, but there are more Is it an important thing?"

"Is it the second meeting with Hanzo?" At this time, Xiaonan, who had been silent all the time, said.

"Yeah, there is this matter. Compared with this matter, how to explain it to other people can only be regarded as a trivial matter." Yahiko frowned slightly. The first time they met, Hanzo couldn't have civilians present because of military affairs, so the second agreement was made.But now it proves that this is just a rhetoric Hanzo intends to eliminate "Akatsuki".

However, this is also a situation that has to be faced.Hanzo should send someone over soon to discuss the time for the second appointment.If one's side refuses, then Hanzo will inevitably become suspicious, and may directly send troops to attack; if he agrees, it will put himself in a dangerous situation.

"Rejection is a relatively good choice. If we go to the place agreed by Hanzo, no matter how prepared we are, we will be caught in a tiger's mouth. And if we refuse, even if Hanzo will become suspicious, and the other party cannot fully understand our situation, we will have a countermeasure." time." Xiaonan said.

"That's right." Yahiko nodded.

"However, what if Hanzo did this?" Looking at the two of them, he said, "What if Hanzo said that you didn't intend to negotiate peace, but had some other purpose to ruin your reputation? Although He said that he admitted you to the people in front of Yuyin Ninja Village, but he could admit it or veto it, but he said later that he was deceived by your pretending."

Yahiko and Xiaonan were shocked, realizing that what the other party said was indeed possible. They themselves knew that Hanzo intended to destroy "Akatsuki", but the public didn't know this.

Yahiko believed it because of the memory of the Iwagakure ninja, but he couldn't show this to the public, because Nagato couldn't show it to everyone, and they could really beat the Kingdom of Rain by just relying on rhetoric Is the Sansho Hanzo nearly 20 years old?

This is of course impossible.Some ordinary Ugakure ninjas said that he was bewitching the people, and they were shaken by countless people, but Sanshoyu Hanzo saved them with a single sentence. Behind this is the weight of his ruling time and reputation.And just as Tan said, Hanzo can prove it and drive him into the abyss. The weight accumulated in this time cannot be caught up by "Akatsuki" in a short time.

"Damn it, no matter what we choose, is it not good for us?" Yahiko gritted his teeth tightly.

"That's true. After all, Hanzo, as the ruler of this country, has resources and power that the current 'Akatsuki' cannot have." Dan said at this time, "However, this does not mean that it is a hopeless situation, it is just a temporary encounter There are difficulties, but there are solutions.”

"What method?" Yahiko asked hastily.

"It's actually very simple. It's to make Hanzo himself unable to gain a foothold. One of the most important reasons why Hanzo can use such resources is because in the eyes of the common people, Hanzo is fighting for the peace of the Land of Rain. Bar?"

"Yes." Yahiko nodded.

"That is to say, what will happen to Hanzo if he loses this layer of impression?" At this moment, he turned to another question: "Brother Yahiko, why did Hanzo ask Iwagakure ninja to help?"

"Because he needs Iwagakure Ninja to bear the responsibility of destroying us, so that he himself is innocent." Yahiko said here, as if he understood something.

"Yes, as long as the people realize that Sansho Hanzo can't bring them what they want, they will naturally be disappointed. Why didn't the people explode too much when he ruled the country so closed What about turmoil? Because they do believe in the threat of a great power, and Sansho Hanzo can help them, can't they?"

"Indeed."

"And if this impression is lost, and the people no longer believe that Hanzo adopted the origami method to protect the Land of Rain, then the dissatisfaction in their hearts will burst out, and at this time, the party that can help them will become their supporters " Dan looked at Yahiko quietly, and said: "When the time comes, the one who can take on this responsibility will be Brother Yahiko, your 'Xiao'."

"But, does this mean, does it mean competing with Hanzo?"

"Yes, this is the dispute between the two routes. Hanzo, as the main battle party, cannot allow the existence of a peaceful organization like 'Akatsuki', so he wants to eliminate 'Akatsuki'. Under such circumstances, There is only one way for 'Xiao' to carry out his ideas, and that is to become the ruler of the Kingdom of Rain!"

Yahiko and Xiaonan couldn't help being dumbfounded, they never thought about becoming the ruler of the Kingdom of Rain.When he was young, Yahiko thought about conquering the world, but that was just a childhood nonsense. After he established his goal, he no longer had this idea.

The idea of ​​"Xiao" is to obtain peace through negotiation instead of force, and to compete for the ruler of the Land of Rain obviously violates this point.

"Brother Yahiko, I understand your thoughts. You hope that everyone can understand and resolve disputes through negotiation. However, it is not that simple in this world." Tan said slowly: "Brother Yahiko, you said that if everyone like me The same is fine. I know why you say that, because if everyone is like me and you, then everyone can resolve conflicts through understanding. However, in reality, everyone is not exactly the same, so this idea is originally It's just a luxury."

Yahiko listened silently. In fact, because of Sanshoyu Hanzo's betrayal, he began to suspect that there might be something wrong with his actions.

"Maybe, in the future, a long, long time, but the spiritual civilization and material civilization of mankind have developed to a very high stage, and the situation you think of, Brother Yahiko, may appear. But at least for now, in the current society, we must face the reality Even if you sit down and negotiate, you must first create an environment for negotiation."

Next, Tan explained to Yahiko the Konoha Ninja Village’s approach to the relationship between ninjas and civilians.The first Hokage expected everyone in Konoha Ninja Village to be treated equally, but it is impossible for a powerful ninja to treat weak civilians as their own equals.

Therefore, the three Hokages of Konoha Ninja Village are implementing measures to improve the treatment of civilians and restrain the further strength of ninjas, so as to narrow the gap between them.Only when the ninja sensed that the commoners had become a force they could not ignore could they begin to consider the situation of equality.

After decades of exploration and peaceful evolution, Konoha Ninja Village has taken a very big step. When improving the treatment of civilians, it did not cause huge conflicts between ninjas and civilians, and there were also beginnings of friendship between ninja members and civilians. In order to achieve such a situation, it can be said that the past Hokage has put in a lot of effort.

"It's the same to carry out Yahiko's proposition. A belief without any guarantee is always too empty. For a big country, it is impossible for them to equalize the Rain Country, which can only talk but can't show its strength to protect itself. During the second Ninja World War, Sanshoyu Hanzo used the power of one country to drive the armies of the three countries out of the country, and let the big countries realize the power of the Rain Country. behavior, but the blatant oppression is gone, and this is the proof!"

Looking at Yahiko and Konan who fell into silence, Tan slowed down his tone and said: "If Sanshoyu Hanzo had the same belief as Yahiko, then maybe the environment in the Land of Rain would be much better now, what a pity. However, Brother Yahiko, you still have a chance to push down Sansho Hanzo, who has no regard for the interests of the people, and let Akatsuki, who truly cares about the interests of the Land of Rain, come to power, that would be good for the people of the Land of Rain, wouldn’t it?"

Is it to let Sansho Hanzo, who disregards the interests of the people and only cares about his own status, continue to sit in the position of the ruler?Or let "Xiao" who is willing to pay for the Kingdom of Rain take the lead?Such a choice is placed before Yahiko, and it seems that there is no need to hesitate at all, the answer has already come out.

Yahiko is not a hypocritical person, he is sincerely planning for the Land of Rain, so there is no need to think about it at all.

After realizing what kind of person Sanshoyu Hanzo is, it is impossible for him to let the other party continue to do whatever he wants.And the conceptual problem that can hinder, after popping out the gap between reality and ideal, and how to operate the gap between ideal and reality, it is no longer a problem.

"Samsho Hanzo should have been good for the Land of Rain in the past, but he has forgotten that belief now. So, Brother Yahiko, you have to keep in mind your current mood and why you did it in the first place. As long as this is the case, I will Thinking, you probably won’t go down the same path as Sansho Hanzo.”

"Dan-kun, thank you." After a while, Yahiko showed the same smile as before for the first time in these days, "After the recent incidents, and listening to your words, I feel, how should I put it, like With new experience, I seem to have some ideas on how to realize my ideal.”

"Really, if that's the case, I'm very happy." Tan picked up his things, "It's almost time for me to go, but before I leave, I can help you with one thing."

"Oh?"

"It's not good to let Sansho Hanzo be so arrogant. It's not convenient for you to do this now, but ninjas from other countries can." Dan smiled, "Ah, but it's not Konoha's. Yo ninja."

(End of this chapter)