: Where does the real meaning lie for you?

Chapter 75: Where does the real meaning lie for you?

A group of Rain Ninjas suddenly flew into a rage.

The sound of ninja swords being drawn rose and fell.

How could these loyal Amegakure ninjas, who were devoted to Hanzo, bear such a humiliation from that Konoha ninja?

The anger on Sanshoku no Kami's face flashed for a moment, then he waved his hand to stop his other subordinates from moving, and said coldly, "Are you trying to humiliate Amegakure?"

"Come on, if you want to take action!"

Uehara's version of Yamanaka Fu coldly surveyed the numerous Rain Village ninja, and said in a deep voice, "I don't care if I am humiliated, but I am now representing Lord Danzo!"

These words immediately caused the other Rain Ninjas to stop what they were doing.

People who are willing to die for their superiors are generally respected, which is part of the ninja culture, especially in Amegakure, where there is a strong samurai atmosphere.

Despite his fearlessness, Yamanaka Kaze was simply trying to secure a meeting between his superior and Lord Hanzo, so that his superior wouldn't return empty-handed.

That's quite admirable!

The salamander god, Tatsu, didn't seem to feel anything. He frowned and asked in a deep voice, "I do agree to let Lord Hanzo and Lord Danzo meet... but the time and place..."

"We have considered this."

Uehara's version of Yamanaka Fu immediately seized the opportunity, offering his own thoughts: "If Lord Danzo were to appear in Amegakure, it would be extremely detrimental to both Lord Hanzo's prestige and Lord Danzo's safety..."

At this point, Uehara Naraku paused for a moment before continuing, "Therefore, Lord Danzo plans to arrange this meeting at the place where we last cooperated to wipe out Akatsuki, to discuss how to completely resolve this Akatsuki problem."

"..."

Sanshokujin was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "I will try my best to make this meeting happen, and I will reply to you as soon as possible tomorrow... If Lord Hanzo agrees, I will also tell you the meeting time tomorrow!"

"Can."

Uehara's version of Yamanaka Kaze nodded.

Now that the negotiations are over, there's no need for them to linger here.

"etc…"

Just as Uehara Naraku and Pain were about to leave, the Salamander God Tatsu suddenly called out to them again: "If Lord Danzo cannot meet Lord Hanzo's conditions, this meeting may end badly..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku stopped in his tracks, a smile playing on his lips. With his back to the Salamander God, he whispered, "Don't worry! Since Lord Danzo is willing to come in person, he will definitely give Lord Hanzo a satisfactory answer."

A very satisfactory answer.

Okay, some people may not be satisfied with the answer, but at least Konan and Nagato are very satisfied, and that's enough.

Uehara Naraku is willing to guarantee it with his own integrity.

This statement clearly reassured Danzo Shimura, who believed that Danzo Shimura's concession would surely satisfy Hanzo.

Some idiots are simply beyond redemption.

In order to reach an agreement as soon as possible, the Salamander God hurriedly led his men back to Amegakure to report their negotiation results to the Salamander Hanzo and, incidentally, demonstrate his abilities.

It was precisely because of his reasoned argument that the Konoha ninjas backed down.

Hanzo the Salamander ignored him, instead frowning in thought: "Is Shimura Danzo still willing to cooperate with us?"

After their last collaboration, he stood Danzo up!

Danzo Shimura would send someone to urge him every now and then, but Hanzo of the Salamander had no desire to get involved in the Konoha Hokage struggle; he only wanted to use Danzo.

Hanzo the Salamander was indeed very eager for Danzo to come to power.

However, if he were to openly support Shimura Danzo, and this were to incur Hiruzen Sarutobi's wrath, Amegakure's current strength might not be able to withstand it.

As the saying goes, even a dying camel is bigger than a horse.

Even though the Uchiha clan of Konoha had only recently been destroyed and was in a period of great weakness, they were still not a ninja village that Amegakure could contend with.

Hanzo the Salamander is getting old and is a little afraid of dying.

He now only wants to maintain his title as a demigod ninja and protect his existing power and prestige.

It's a little embarrassing to admit, but if Hanzo and Shimura Danzo continue to cooperate this time, he'd like to stand Danzo up once again.

Anyway, Danzo is over sixty years old this year, and he doesn't look like someone who can become Hokage. Fooling him won't provoke Konoha's full-scale retaliation...

Moreover, Danzo Shimura's actions were ruthless and dark, and he would not have a good end sooner or later.

If it weren't for the resurgence of the Akatsuki, Hanzo of the Salamander really wouldn't have wanted to continue colluding with Danzo, lest he bring trouble upon himself.

Hanzo of the Salamander, remembering his most pressing concern, asked in a low voice, "What's the Akatsuki up to? Has another base been attacked by their members?"

"have."

Sanshoku nods and whispers, "When I came back today, I also received news that the northern outpost was ambushed. Two strong kids suddenly attacked them and killed most of their men."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Hanzo of the Salamander lowered his head and said, "So the Akatsuki has started recruiting those exceptionally talented ninja brats... Shinta, promise the Konoha ninjas! I want to meet with Shimura Danzo."

After seeing Sanshoku nod, Hanzo added, "On the day of the meeting, remember to bring plenty of people. Make sure everything goes perfectly."

"Yes."

Sanshoku-gami Shinta respectfully agreed.

After nodding in satisfaction, Hanzo continued, "Where will our meeting be held?"

"The place where Lord Hanzo besieged Akatsuki back then."

The Salamander God replied in a low voice, "This was a location jointly suggested by the Konoha ninja and me, because they didn't want Shimura Danzo to enter the village, lest he encounter any danger; I also didn't want Lord Danzo to come in, lest it damage your prestige."

A flicker of fear crossed Hanzo's eyes, which he quickly concealed. The frail old man clenched his fist and slammed it on the table: "Alright, that's the location! This time, we must wipe out Akatsuki!"

Everything went exactly as Uehara Naraku had predicted.

Sanshoku Shinta agreed to their request and sent someone to arrange a meeting the day after tomorrow and the official location of the meeting.

That place is the very spot where Yahiko committed suicide back then.

Xiao Nan was somewhat excited, her fingernails clenching tightly into her palms: "So, does that mean our plan succeeded?"

"At least half the battle is won."

Nagato nodded and continued in a deep voice, "If Hanzo of the Salamander really shows up there the day after tomorrow, we absolutely cannot let him get away this time!"

Uehara Naraku glanced at the two of them and chuckled, "That ninja demigod will probably be quite surprised, won't he?"

"This time, it will definitely surprise him!"

Nagato clenched his fists in anger, then looked at Uehara Naraku with some doubt after a moment: "Uehara, why do you think Hanzo would choose to contact Danzo there?"

"Because Ms. Konan and Mr. Nagato believe that it is a meaningful place."

Uehara Naraku slowly raised his head and continued softly, "Hanzo will also believe that it is a place of unique significance for his next step in annihilating Akatsuki, so he will definitely agree to meet there."

Is this what metaphysics is all about?

People in the ninja world are actually quite superstitious!

After saying that, Uehara Naraku added, "If I don't see Konan-sensei one day, I will go to the cave where we first met to find her, because I know that place has extraordinary significance for Konan-sensei."

"is that so?"

Konan looked somewhat puzzled, but after thinking about it carefully, she actually thought that what Uehara Naraku said made a lot of sense.

After thinking for a moment, Konan countered with a question: "Naraku, what is it about you that is meaningful?"

Uehara Naraku, observing Konan's curious gaze, looked at her and said, "I'm still searching. Perhaps Konan-sensei will find the answer before I do?"

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