Chapter 139: Hanzo talks about Peace of Land of Rain to Nagato


    Has Orochimaru defected?


    Akihara Kagura and Nagato shared the same doubt.


    Why don''t we know about this? Does Orochimaru himself know? Why weren''t we consulted about this?!


    However,


    Konan handled this matter well, even going so far as to cast Orochimaru out specifically to prove to Jiraiya that the Akatsuki had no intention of being enemies with the other major nations.


    "Is Orochimaru going to the Sand Vige to assassinate the Kazekage?"


    Jiraiya''s expression changed immediately, and he said in a deep voice, "I will handle this matter with Kagura. You two don''t need to worry about it."


    "However"


    Jiraiya seemed not to n to let these two disciples off the hook: "Why does the Akatsuki recruit these dangerous rogue ninja? Is it for revenge? Do you want to eliminate Hanzo of the Smander?"


    "Yes."


    Konan nodded without denying.


    Because the Akatsuki recruited S-rank rogue ninja, they couldn''t deny it either, as Jiraiya had seen with his own eyes.


    "We want to avenge Yahiko."


    Konan looked towards Yahiko''s tombstone and said softly, "Teacher Jiraiya, will you stop us from taking revenge on Hanzo of the Smander?"


    ""


    Jiraiya fell silent.


    "Can I help?"


    Akihara Kagura stepped forward to offer his help, even giving his own reason: "Thest time I saw him, I wanted to try if I could kill him"


    "You want to kill everyone you see!"


    Jiraiya grabbed Akihara Kagura by the shoulder!


    After reprimanding Akihara Kagura, Jiraiya looked towards Konan and Nagato, speaking of Hanzo of the Smander and what he had mentioned: "Hanzo of the Smander and I have mentioned"


    "Let the old man talk to them!"


    An elderly voice sounded in their ears.


    The person who came was Hanzo of the Smander himself.


    This demi-god ninja had also infiltrated here unnoticed.


    Hearing Hanzo of the Smander''s voice, everyone on site couldn''t help but be alert, especially Nagato and Konan, who had long harbored such psychological shadows!


    Akihara Kagura raised his finger!


    Two vines suddenly shot out from the ground!


    However, the targets of these two vines were not Nagato and Konan, but rather Hanzo of the Smander, who had suddenly appeared here. The vines quickly wrapped around Hanzo of the Smander''s arms!


    ng!


    Hanzo of the Smander raised his scythe, drawing an arc in the air, and managed to sever the two vines, then flipped tond on the ground!


    "Hanzo of the Smander!"


    Everyone present recognized this demi-god ninja.


    Especially Nagato and Konan. When Nagato looked at Hanzo of the Smander, his face remained calm, but his palms were slightly trembling. In Konan''s eyes, there was an undisguised hatred!


    "Do not be nervous."


    Hanzo of the Smander put down the scythe in his hand and looked at Nagato and Konan: "I have note here to repeat the mistakes of the past..."


    Hanzo of the Smander looked at them and softly said, "In fact, I have always been here, giving that young fellow Yahiko a proper burial, to prove to the people of the Land of Rain that I would not be an enemy of the Akatsuki, and also to attract you toe and talk..."


    "Do we even need to talk anymore?"


    Nagato, who was sitting in a wheelchair, clenched his fists slowly, his head drooping: "Since the day Yahiko died, every night, I have deeply felt the pain of losing him, and I have never forgotten it to this day..."


    In this world, there are two things that cause Nagato the most pain: the first is the murder of his parents by the Leaf ninja; the second is Yahiko''s death due to Hanzo of the Smander''s conspiracy.


    "This... is also the biggest mistake I have made."


    Hanzo of the Smander slightly bowed his head and said softly, "At this point, I do not expect your forgiveness, only wishing to atone for my sins with death..."


    Nagato and Konan sharply turned to look at Hanzo of the Smander.


    This guy...


    What kind of joke is he making!


    The enemy of many years willing to die, making their hatred and pain seem like a joke. What a joke is he ying!


    It seemed that Hanzo of the Smander was not joking, his voice became serious and stern: "When I negotiated with the Akatsuki, allowing you to join the Rain Vige, I hoped you would bring peace to the Land of Rain. However, there was an ident, and I was forced..."


    Jiraiya''s expression immediately became awkward.


    Because the matter Hanzo of the Smander was about to mention, he had also heard of before, definitely another issue with Shimura Danzo. Once this is exined...


    "It was all Danzo''s doing."


    Jiraiya finally let out a long sigh, taking over the conversation from Hanzo of the Smander: "I learned that Konan was still alive and sought to investigate your matters, coincidentally encountering Lord Hanzo, from whom I learned the truth..."


    "When Lord Hanzo wanted to negotiate with the Akatsuki, Shimura Danzo disobeyed the Konoha''s orders, acting on his own, forcing Lord Hanzo to cancel the negotiations in favor of an ambush..."


    "This led to Yahiko''s death..."


    Jiraiya said this with some unease: "Nagato, Konan, this matter was entirely Danzo''s personal action from beginning to end..."


    "I am also to me."


    Hanzo of the Smander interrupted Jiraiya, continuing solemnly: "At that time, under Danzo''s coercion and enticement, I only thought of avoiding war and not provoking hostility from neighboring countries, forgetting my initial pledge to protect all citizens of the Land of Rain..."


    Hanzo of the Smander, seemingly remorseful, said: "These were all my mistakes, all because I was too arrogant when I received the title of demi-god ninja, thinking I could subdue the three great ninja viges with my power. I did not expect the war to end in a disastrous defeat, the Land of Rain suffered heavy losses, unable to recover, and I had no choice but to agree to Danzo''s demands..."


    Nagato, feeling somewhat powerless, loosened his fists.


    Hanzo of the Smander personally told him the truth about those years, and with Teacher Jiraiya also mentioning it, it meant what he said was true.


    In that case...


    Could he really me him?


    Hanzo of the Smander looked at Nagato and continued, "I havee here not to seek forgiveness, but to offer apologies. Before I die, I only have one request..."


    "You may speak."


    Nagato''s eyes seemed to regain some color.


    As expected!


    I knew this guy had an issue!


    If he makes an unreasonable request, I''ll have a new reason for revenge!


    "Do not start a civil war in the Land of Rain."


    Hanzo of the Smander bowed his head, pleading in a low voice, "I have already instructed all my loyal followers. You can immediately take over as the leader of the Rain Vige, and you may even spread the ideology of the Akatsuki organization that Yahiko spread in the Land of Rain. The Land of Rain can no longer afford any turmoil..."


    "..."


    Nagato felt a twinge of guilt in his heart.


    This old man, Hanzo of the Smander, was someone who was willing to sacrifice his life and honor for the Land of Rain, while I, on the other hand, had be someone willing to start a civil war for power...


    The reason for revenge...


    Disappeared...


    "After the tragic incident, Danzo persuaded me to continue pursuing you, but I knew his ill intentions..."


    Hanzo of the Smander looked at Nagato and said softly, "After Danzo left the Land of Rain, I''ve been looking for an opportunity to talk to you..."


    "Over the years, I''ve been tracking your whereabouts, hoping to exin things clearly before I die, in hopes that you would take on the future of the Rain Vige..."


    "Why..."


    Nagato looked at Hanzo of the Smander, his voice somewhat uncertain, "Why tell me all this, saying that you want to hand over the Rain Vige to me..."


    "You are the most suitable candidate."


    Hanzo of the Smander looked into Nagato''s eyes and said gravely, "The Land of Rain is at the junction of three great nations: the Konoha, the Rock, and the Sand. Every conflict between them turns the Land of Rain into a battlefield, bringing a storm of blood and carnage to the Land of Rain..."


    "After being hailed as a demi-god of the ninja world, I wanted to solve this problem, but ultimately I was powerless to change the course of events. I could only rely on this reputation to keep the Land of Rain from being annexed, but one day, I too will grow old..."


    Hanzo of the Smander openly acknowledged Nagato''s abilities, "You possess the Rinnegan, capable of maintaining peace in the Rain even after the death of the ninja demi-god!"


    "If you are willing to agree, I am ready tomit suicide in front of you, to atone for the sins Imitted in the past..."


    "Also..."


    "After death, I wish to be buried nearby..."


    "Let me be buried here alongside thed named Yahiko, so that I may atone to him in the afterlife..."


    After Hanzo of the Smander finished speaking, he suddenly pulled on the chains, raising the scythe as if ready to pierce his own body the moment Nagato spoke.


    "Commit suicide!"


    Nagato suddenly spoke out.


    "..."


    Jiraiya looked shocked, as if he wanted to say something to dissuade him.


    However, Jiraiya didn''t even have time to open his mouth before Hanzo of the Smander had already raised his scythe, about to fiercely stab into his own body!


    Bang!


    Suddenly, Nagato raised his hand!


    A repulsive force exploded out, instantly sending Hanzo flying!


    This demi-god ninja tumbled and fell to the ground, even losing grip of his scythe, which was flung away, looking somewhat embarrassed.


    "I will not kill you."


    Nagato slowly closed his eyes, whispering, "Because if I had died back then and Yahiko were still alive, he certainly wouldn''t have killed you either"


    Silence.


    Hanzo remained silent for a while.


    The demi-god ninja slowly shook his head, persuading, "At least use my death to quell your hatred. Do not start a purge within the Rain Vige"


    Nagato nced at Hanzo, softly saying, "I am aware of the message you spread within the Land of Rain, that anyone associated with the Akatsuki organization could be pardoned. We will not start a civil war within the Land of Rain"


    "Thank you."


    Hanzo fell silent again, whispering, "Then I shall leave this ce. You go directly to the Rain Vige"


    "I will not take the position of leader in the Rain Vige."


    Nagato shook his head, seemingly indifferent: "Even if I became the leader of the Rain Vige, the situation in the Land of Rain would not change. Wars would still break out continuously in the ninja world, and people would still die. What I want to do now is not just stabilize a vige but to transform the entire ninja world. I want to create a world without wars"


    "How is that possible?"


    Hanzo looked at Nagato, slowly shaking his head, seemingly in disbelief: "As long as there are people, wars in the ninja world will never end"


    "It will."


    Nagato''s eyes were full of determination, as if he firmly believed in his n: "As long as"


    "As long as you kill everyone"


    Akihara Kagura spontaneously added.


    Jiraiya angrily restrained his disciple.


    "Nagato."


    Konan, catching on to Akihara Kagura''s hint and realizing the problem of Nagato revealing the n, stopped Nagato from continuing, adding, "If everyone could understand each other, could the ninja world truly achieve peace?"


    Ever since Hanzo appeared, Konan had remained silent. She had been waiting for Nagato''s decision, not wanting her thoughts to influence him.


    But


    Nagato was influenced by the appearance of Hanzo, even about to reveal the true n of Akatsuki. Fortunately, Akihara Kagura timely interrupted him.


    "The ninja world will be at peace."


    Nagato took a deep breath, calming his emotions, without saying more.


    "But, the Land of Rain will not be at peace."


    Hanzo of the Smander shook his head and sighed, saying, "Without a strong power to keep them in check, the recently restored peace in the Rain Vige will sooner orter be disturbed again due to the disagreements between the Akatsuki organization''s ninja and the vige''s own ninja..."


    "You are a demi-god of ninjas..."


    "I can only keep them in check for a while."


    Hanzo of the Smander looked at Nagato and continued, "However, I am already old, and I worry that after my death, the ninjas from the two different factions will fight each other. No one would be willing to submit to a sessor from another faction. To ensure the peace of the Land of Rain, the next leader must be someone from the Akatsuki organization. You are the most suitable candidate..."


    When Hanzo of the Smander reached this point, he brought up a story: "Many years ago, the Senju n and the Uchiha n jointly founded Konoha. With the position of Hokage in Konoha changing hands, the First Hokage, Hashirama, nned to pass it down to his brother, but did not give it to Uchiha Madara, leading to Madara''s defection from Konoha..."


    "Since then."


    "The internal strife between Konoha''s higher-ups and the Uchiha n has never ceased."


    "During this time, I have been able to take the time to observe and resolve the civil strife, all thanks to the severe internal situation in Konoha. Danzo was too preupied with dealing with the Uchiha n to continue suppressing the Rain Vige..."


    "..."


    Jiraiya''s eyebrow twitched.


    What exactly was the old man up to, with Konoha''s internal struggles being known by so many, now truly embarrassing us internationally!


    "At least... after you die."


    Nagato still had some hesitation in his heart.


    Even though Hanzo of the Smander said a lot, Nagato still didn''t quite see himself as the person who could seed as the leader of the Rain Vige.


    "I can die now."


    Hanzo of the Smander even took out a kunai, and even nned for him: "After my death, there will surely be chaos in the Rain Vige. You can use this opportunity to quell the turmoil..."


    "Universal Pull!"


    An attractive force burst out from Nagato''s palm, suddenly pulling Hanzo of the Smander''s body towards him, and taking the kunai in his hand.


    "At least..."


    Nagato shook his head, thinking that the Akatsuki organization''s future efforts to capture the Tailed Beasts would definitely provoke other major ninja viges. He didn''t want to bring trouble to the Rain Vige: "At least... after I finish important matters, I promise you, it will definitely be done."