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　The next day

　At the intersection, Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan stood in a row.

　Ye Chen stood opposite them, the four of them—master and disciples—staring at each other, everything unspoken.

　"I've said what I needed to say. Take care! Go and strive for your ideals!"

　Ye Chen spoke slowly, a strange sense of emotion welling up inside him as they parted.

　Perhaps this is what it feels like to be a teacher! All three children are very pure; despite experiencing the cruelty of war, they still possess innocent hearts, which is truly precious.

　"Yes, teacher! I will definitely build a country without war where people help and understand each other."

　Yahiko spoke loudly, his face full of confidence, as if he had made some kind of promise, and gave a thumbs up.

　"I'm really looking forward to it!"

　Ye Chen responded with a thumbs-up, giving Yahiko a thumbs-up.

　"Teacher, have you stayed in Konoha Village ever since you returned?"

　Xiao Nan asked

　"The ninja world is so vast, how could I possibly stay in the village forever? Perhaps I'll travel the world."

　Ye Chen said

　"Take care, teacher!"

　Nagato was a man of few words; he spoke only a few simple sentences, yet they contained extremely sincere emotions.

　Ye Chen looked at Nagato with a pleased expression and said, "Remember the cultivation method I told you. You must persevere in cultivating the Immortal Body."

　Physical cultivation is the most arduous, while the Sage Body is the blossoming and fruition of chakra within the human body.

　I hope that in the future you can reach the level of the Sage of Six Paths and bring true peace to this world.”

　"I will, teacher."

　Nagato said

　Goodbye!

　Ye Chen waved his hand, then walked back, taking a single step and already several meters away, quickly disappearing from the three people's sight.

　"Xiao Nan, why aren't you walking with the teacher?"

　Yahiko looked at Minami, who was already in tears, and sighed softly.

　"A teacher is destined not to stay in one place; he doesn't belong here, nor does he belong solely to me."

　I don't want my teacher to worry. One day I will grow into a capable female ninja.

　Xiao Nan said with a firm gaze.

　"Okay, let's all work together! Let's achieve our goals and make our teacher proud!"

　Yahiko stretched out his arm and looked at the two of them.

　Nagato extended his hand as well, and so did Konan! The three of them took their oath at this moment, symbolizing "Akatsuki".

　The organization has been officially established in this world! Although it's only in its embryonic stage, it will one day possess an influence that will shake the entire ninja world! Perhaps the three of them will change fate, leading Akatsuki to a different trajectory. Perhaps Ye Chen's speed is too fast; traveling at full speed, he has already arrived at the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Fire in two hours.

　At the border, there is a river formed by the accumulated rainwater of the Land of Rain, but it flows into the border of the Land of Fire.

　In villages on the border of the Land of Fire, ordinary people rely on this river for irrigation of their farmland.

　The border area is undeveloped, surrounded by mountains and dense forests.

　Ye Chen stopped beside the river, not continuing forward. He would then completely enter the Land of Fire, which would take at most half a day to an hour.

　(1/3)

　It takes about a day to reach Konoha Village.

　"Come out!"

　Ye Chen stared at the Land of Fire; there wasn't a soul in sight, as if he were talking to thin air.

　But in the next moment, "Bang!"

　A wisp of white smoke suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and a dark shadow emerged from...

　Emerging from within

　The newcomer was clad in black ninja armor, emanating an aura that was impossible to ignore, even for a typical Jonin.

　The distinctive gas mask immediately revealed his identity.

　However, Ye Chen acted as if he hadn't seen the newcomer at all, his gaze unwavering and his expression blank.

　"Lord Rakshasa!"

　A hoarse, deep voice came from beneath the mask, and Hanzo looked at this...legendary ninja with a solemn expression.

　"Um"

　Ye Chen nodded slightly, saying nothing, but calmly gazing in the direction of the Land of Fire.

　Hanzo had never admired anyone before, but Rasetsu Yotsuki was someone he could admire.

　Even though the other person was much older than him, their composure and strength were enough for him to overlook other factors.

　"Has Lord Rasetsu returned to Konoha Village of the Land of Fire?"

　Hanzo walked to the riverbank and slowly asked...

　"Could it be that Lord Hanzo wishes to keep me as a guest in the Land of Rain?"

　Ye Chen said

　"I naturally hope that Lord Rakshasa can come to the Land of Rain."

　The Land of Rain may be small, but it is peaceful.

　"While the Land of Fire is the strongest of the Five Great Nations, it may not be suitable for you."

　Hanzo said, his eyes flickering slightly.

　He was testing Ye Chen, or you could say he was trying to poach him! Of course, he knew the chances were slim, but he still gritted his teeth and gave it a try.

　Ye Chen was a clever man, and Konoha was the number one village in the ninja world, with complex and intertwined internal forces.

　Rakshasa rose to fame in one battle, young and impetuous.

　According to the information he had, Rakshasa Yotsunoki did not have any family background in Konoha.

　Returning to Konoha this time isn't necessarily a good thing for Ye Chen. His achievements on the Ninja World battlefield are enough to propel him into the upper echelons of Konoha's power structure! However, some people will also be forced to relinquish some power, but will they do so willingly? This is a common problem in large countries and powerful clans! Internal strife and fratricide will never be lacking! "No need."

　Ye Chen refused without saying much.

　What Hanzo could think of, he could naturally think of as well.

　What Hanzo couldn't have imagined, Ye Chen already knew perfectly well! But how could a sparrow understand the ambitions of a swan? Power struggles and intrigues! Before absolute strength, they are nothing but illusions! "Is that so? What a pity."

　Hanzo feigned regret

　"You didn't come here just to spout nonsense, did you?"

　Ye Chen turned his head and gave Hanzo a cold glance.

　Just one glance sent shivers down Hanzo's spine, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

　Such overwhelming power! I'm actually inferior to him! Just how strong is Rakshasa?! Hanzo was shocked, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead, his pupils wide open, and he felt his brain slow down to an unbearable degree.

　He knew Ye Chen was strong, but he hadn't expected that even a single glance from the other party would make him so uncomfortable! The difference in strength was too great! Compared to Hanzo, or even the Tsuchikage and Kazekage, Ye Chen was improving almost every moment! In terms of aura, he was a force to be reckoned with.

　(2/3)

　With the added advantage of his color, Ye Chen feared no one and was capable of confronting anything head-on.

　Hanzo is known as a demigod; although he is a Kage-level shinobi, most of his power lies in his poisons.

　Against the all-around Ye Chen, it would generally take no more than thirty rounds to defeat him.

　"Your Excellency Rakshasa, I've come to tell you..."

　"In the underworld, someone has put a 20 million bounty on your head. From the moment you step into the Land of Fire, those hunters will ambush you."

　Hanzo forced himself to calm down and slowly said...

Chapter 282 I, Kakuzu, take the order

　This content is being published for the first time (first update).

　The ninja world is home to many shadowy organizations, much like Root in Konoha, unknown to the public, specializing in handling clandestine matters.

　Among the five major powers today, there are quite a few organizations like this.

　They have all sorts of names: mercenary ninja organizations, bounty hunter organizations, assassin organizations.

　But their goal has always been the same: to do things for money, to kill for money! Although this is the world of ninjas, never underestimate the power of money.

　Money makes the world go round, especially for ninjas! Ninjas are human too, with desires, and some of those desires can only be satisfied through money.

　In this world, although most ninjas gather in ninja villages, forming a large group and bound by formal rules, they do not resolve matters through force or violence.

　But this is only what's outwardly apparent! Outside the Five Great Nations, in the underground ninja world—a place beyond the reach of ninja—many unrestrained ninja still exist.