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Chapter 77 Everyone who was supposed to be there has arrived.

Chapter 77 Everyone who was supposed to be here has arrived (Thanks to the generous sect leader for the reward)

Hanzo the salamander was more cautious than expected.

Even when invited by Danzo Shimura, he led a large group of people.

Upon arriving at the valley, the Amegakure ninja reconnaissance team became active, and Uehara Naraku quickly spotted them and rushed forward to greet them.

After all, if you're going to do it, you have to do it properly.

Uehara Naraku, led by a group of Rain Ninja reconnaissance squads, met Hanzo of the Salamander.

This man, hailed as standing at the pinnacle of ninjas in this world, is said to be the ninja closest to the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

"Lord Hanzo, I didn't expect you to bring so many subordinates."

Uehara's version of Yamanaka Kaze stepped forward, looked around at the Amegakure ninja, and said softly, "Our leader, Lord Shimura Danzo, has only brought a squad of guard ninjas to the negotiations this time to show his sincerity."

That's not wrong.

At least there were only four Paynes in that valley on the surface.

The salamander god, standing nearby, retorted with a hint of disdain, "Hmph, no matter how many ninjas you bring, it'll be useless against Lord Hanzo!"

"Hmm, what Lord Shinta said makes sense."

Uehara's version of Yamanaka Fu gave an awkward yet polite smile: "If there are fewer people, we can avoid being noticed by the Third Hokage."

Hearing Uehara Naraku's explanation, Hanzo the Salamander felt relieved.

The old man turned his head and chatted with Yamanaka Fu in front of him with great interest: "If the Third Hokage had strict control, how many Anbu could Danzo have mobilized to join us in attacking Akatsuki when we cooperated?"

"I am merely a tool in Lord Danzo's hands, and I am unaware of this."

Uehara's version of Yamanaka Fu did not give a direct answer to the promise, but instead said in a deep voice: "However, please believe in Lord Danzo's sincerity. After the two of you discuss it, you will definitely be able to give Lord Hanzo a satisfactory result."

Hanzo of the Salamander's eyes narrowed slightly. After staring at Yamanaka Fu for a long time, he finally spoke, "You Konoha ninjas are truly loyal to Shimura Danzo..."

"Lord Hanzo, you flatter me."

In the original version, Yamanaka Fu humbly lowered his head.

Uehara Naraku's acting was quite good this time. There was a hint of envy in Hanzo's eyes when he looked at him. Who wouldn't want Shimura Danzo's ninjas who would only obey his orders?

Hanzo the Salamander casually asked some questions about Danzo Shimura, and Naraku Uehara answered fluently, even subtly praising Hanzo.

Hanzo the Salamander then labeled the Root ninja in front of him.

These ninjas also have pleasant voices.

Hanzo the Salamander looked up at the four figures standing on the cliff and couldn't help but frown. Why didn't Danzo Shimura come down to greet him?

Seeing that the demigod ninja was somewhat displeased, Uehara Naraku quickly said, "Lord Hanzo, I'm truly sorry, we didn't communicate the procedures properly..."

"What's the procedure?"

Hanzo the Salamander was somewhat confused; he had a gut feeling that something was amiss.

The Amegakure ninjas, who were initially somewhat displeased with Shimura Danzo's rudeness, also listened attentively to Uehara Naraku's words.

"Our procedures..."

Uehara Naraku blinked, then suddenly rose into the air on tiptoe: "It's about how to put on a good show before killing you!"

Uehara Naraku slowly rose into the sky, his figure gradually changing to reveal his true form, a sight that caused the Rain Ninja to change their expressions drastically.

Uehara looked down at the Amegakure members lying on the ground and helplessly spread his hands, saying, "Unfortunately, it seems this procedure has to be omitted now!"

To be honest, Uehara was a little disappointed.

Hanzo the Salamander's mood changed drastically!

He looked up at Uehara Naraku in the air, his eyes sharpening as he recalled several portraits: "That brat, is he the Akatsuki kid who was so active not long ago?!"

"...It's him!"

Sanshoku nods quickly.

Hanzo of the Salamander's expression grew increasingly grim, and he said coldly, "Where is Shimura Danzo? Did he betray me? Or... was this all part of Akatsuki's conspiracy?"

Neither of these options is good news for Hanzo.

Uehara Naraku leaped down to the four figures on the cliff, looking down at Hanzo of the Salamander and the numerous Rain Ninja below: "Indeed, yesterday the Konoha ninjas already informed us that you were going to meet here, hoping we would kill you."

Seeing the tense expressions on the Rain Ninja's faces, Uehara Naraku chuckled and continued, "Lord Shimura Danzo of Konoha has offered generous terms: if we can kill you, Konoha will support us as the leader of Amegakure!"

Pain (Tendo): "..."

Why does it feel like Uehara is quite adept at lying?

But no one would believe such an obvious lie!

"Xiao's little devil..."

Hanzo of the Salamander, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, looked up at Uehara Naraku and the four shadowy figures beside him: "Did that bastard Shimura Danzo think he could use them to kill me? Did you think the village's ninjas would support you?"

Others didn't believe it, but Hanzo the Salamander did.

When the Akatsuki was attacked, many Amegakure ninjas and Konoha Root ninjas present were killed by the Gedo Mazo, and Hanzo of the Salamander barely escaped with his life.

Clearly, Hanzo was at a disadvantage in that encounter.

Perhaps this is why Danzo wanted to change his partners?

No, it's also possible that that bastard Danzo Shimura wanted to incite the Amegakure ninja demigods and Rinnegan ninjas to fight each other!

Regardless of who wins or loses, it will be beneficial to Konoha.

Danzo Shimura is known as the Dark Lord of the Ninja World. No matter what incomprehensible things he does, it seems no one would be surprised. He lures Amegakure and Akatsuki at the same time. Danzo is definitely capable of doing something so shameless!

Hanzo of the Salamander suddenly looked up at Naraku Uehara and asked in a gruff voice, "Didn't your Akatsuki organization suspect that Konoha was trying to incite the two most powerful organizations in the Land of Rain to fight each other?"

"That's an interesting question..."

Uehara Naraku smiled and looked at Hanzo of the Salamander, asking in return, "When you led your men to besiege three of our Akatsuki's high-ranking members back then, didn't you ever consider the same question?"

"..."

Hanzo, the salamander, choked instantly.

Uehara Naraku spread his hands and said softly, "Alright, Hanzo, we don't need to say these high-sounding words... We just want you to know what it felt like to be in your current position back then."

"..."

Hanzo the Salamander's face turned even uglier.

Uehara Naraku's lips curled into a smile: "I've said enough. It's time to let the real avengers come out and meet us..."

"..."

A hint of fear flickered in Hanzo's eyes. He recalled how Nagato and the Gedo Mazo had nearly killed him as well. If it really was Nagato who had ambushed him…

How can we escape?

Just then, the sound of a wheelchair gradually began to emerge.

Nagato and Konan appeared at the edge of the cliff. They calmly watched Hanzo, the salamander, lying on the ground. This scene made Hanzo's heart tremble!

"Long time no see, Hanzo the Salamander."

What terrified him even more was that Pain slowly walked over, removed his disguise, and revealed his true face.

That was someone who had died many years ago!

Hanzo the Salamander clenched his fingers tightly, staring at the orange-haired figure with fear and unease: "You're that brat who died back then..."

"Everyone who is supposed to be here has arrived, except for Shimura Danzo."

Nagato coldly interrupted Hanzo of the Salamander, turning to look at Konan and Uehara Naraku: "Konan, Uehara, can we begin?"

Xiao Nan spread her fingers apart and raised them slightly: "...Let's begin!"

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