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Chapter 207 207. Nagato and Yahiko (2)

On the way back, Nagato escorted eight Suna ninja prisoners alone, and the remaining bodies had been buried on the spot.

The reason why these eight prisoners were kept was that in addition to Taro and others' opposition to killing the prisoners, he also wanted to use the ability of the human world to obtain more useful information from the Suna Ninja.

When Nagato tortured Suna Ninja, Taro and others also started a discussion.

The object of their discussion was none other than Nagato, whose temperament had changed dramatically. Nagato's behavior seemed to be that of a completely different person, with no trace of the cowardly and cowardly person he was before.

But no matter how they discussed it, they couldn't explain Nagato's strangeness, so they could only suppress their doubts in their hearts.

The behavior of Taro and others did not escape Nagato's perception. After hearing the content of the discussion, Nagato sighed softly. He remembered what Uzumaki Menma once said to him: Nagato, you are too extreme.

This is true, the Akatsuki organization is too extreme.

From trusting others without reservation, to insisting on going your own way without trusting anyone, the Akatsuki organization seems to have never been normal.

It's not like he hasn't considered letting the Akatsuki organization go on the right track, but if the Akatsuki organization becomes like other great powers and shinobi villages, will it still be the Akatsuki organization that Yahiko created back then? It's nothing more than a replica of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

But Menma's suggestion was also extremely tempting to him... leaving him wondering how to choose.

After returning to the temporary base, Nagato got the information he wanted.

It is now in the middle of the Third Ninja World War. Due to the unfavorable situation in the war, Sunagakure sent people to create chaotic conflicts in the Land of Rain, in an attempt to draw the Aegakure Village, which adheres to neutrality, into participating in the Third Ninja World War.

In addition to causing chaos, Sunagakure also planned to assassinate the influential Jonin of Amegakure Village to stir up trouble.

After hearing this information, Taro and others looked at each other and looked at Nagato with a little more awe. If Nagato hadn't taken the initiative, they might have fallen into Sunagakure's trap.

It seems that even Nagato, the most inconspicuous among the three leaders, cannot be underestimated.

Looking at the Akatsuki members in front of him who had become much more reserved, Nagato sighed helplessly. He knew that these former companions had begun to doubt his identity.

But over the years of playing Payne, he has long been accustomed to Payne's identity and tone, and is no longer the cowardly Nagato.

However, what Nagato is more concerned about is whether this is a world of illusions that even the Samsara Eye cannot stop, or whether it is really a return to the past more than ten years ago.

If it was a genjutsu, would it be Uchiha Shisui who cast the genjutsu?

If we go back to the past, Danzo would have come with us, and he is an inevitable enemy.

And myself in this era, if I really see Nagato in this era, what terrible things will happen?

At this time, Taro mustered up the courage and walked over, and said cautiously: "Nagato, what are you going to do with those Suna ninjas? Should you continue to imprison them, or release them?"

"If it were me, I would put the blame on Iwagakure and let Sunagakure and Iwagakure fight."

Nagato explained his handling method, and then said with a smile: "But I would like to hear your opinions more. After all, we are all partners of the same organization, and we are all for peace in the Land of Rain."

Peace within the Land of Rain... Isn't Akatsuki committed to achieving peace in the entire shinobi world?

However, this ideal is too big. It would be better to achieve partial peace in the Rain Country first. The fact that Nagato can say these words shows that Nagato has not betrayed their dream, but his methods are slightly different.

After suffering losses for so many years, they also realized that it is unrealistic to talk about ideals and let people understand each other. Otherwise, the Akatsuki organization would not have hit walls everywhere. It is also true that Nagato, one of the three leaders, can make changes. A good thing.

After some deliberations, the Akatsuki members decided to hand over the handling power to leader Yahiko.

After mentioning Yahiko's name, Nagato was silent for a long time. In his mind, he recalled every moment with Yahiko and the smiling face that remained optimistic despite any difficulties.

"Taro, did Yahiko say where he went?"

"Leader Yahiko said he went to negotiate with the top management of Rain Hidden Village. Our Akatsuki organization has done a lot for the Country of Rain over the years, but when it comes to fighting between villages, we must get the recognition of the top management."

Upon hearing this, Nagato's expression changed.

In his impression, not only was Yahiko's negotiation with Amegakure Village unsuccessful this time, but he was feared by Sansho Hanzo. On his way back, he was attacked by wandering ninjas, which indirectly led to the subsequent encirclement and suppression of the Akatsuki organization.

Thinking of this, Nagato said in a cold tone: "How long has Yahiko been gone?"

Taro was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I have been gone for several days, and I should be back soon. With the ability of Leader Yahiko, he should be recognized by Lord Sanshouyu."

Nagato's face darkened, and he said to the Akatsuki members behind him: "Gather immediately, let's go find Leader Yahiko."

The Akatsuki members also realized something and followed Nagato's footsteps after gathering.

Braving the pouring rain, Nagato wore a bamboo hat and sped through the forest at high speed. He looked back from time to time to see if there were any Akatsuki members who were lagging behind. His face was already extremely solemn.

Even though he knew that this might be a world of illusions, he still wanted to save Yahiko and prevent Yahiko from doing stupid things in the future.

Half a day later, Nagato and others met Yahiko and others in a valley.

Yahiko held a bloody kunai in his hand. They had already encountered an attack by a wandering ninja and repelled the attack at the cost of losing several companions.

Seeing Nagato and others coming to support, Yahiko was a little confused, but he still walked over with a frown on his face.

"Didn't I ask you to stay where you are? Why did you come here? If something happens to me this time, as long as you are still alive, the Akatsuki organization will still have the spark of hope."

"Nagato brought us here. He said the leader might be in danger."

Taro was stunned. They had actually been obeying the order and were brought here by Nagato.

When Nagato summoned them, he was filled with the aura of a superior, making it impossible for them to refuse.

Nagato asked you to come here... Yahiko fell into deep thought. He has sensed Nagato's familiar yet unfamiliar chakra, but when did Nagato become so assertive?

On the other side, Nagato is chasing the wandering ninja.

After opening Kagura's inner eye, Nagato caught up with the wandering ninja, took out a kunai and easily killed the wandering ninja. After leaving one alive, he started an interrogation on the spot to obtain information.

After learning that the wandering ninja still had a stronghold nearby, Nagato continued to move forward with fire in his eyes.

He soon found the stronghold of the wandering ninja. Without any hesitation, he stepped into the wandering ninja's stronghold and disappeared into the rainy night.