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Chapter 218 - 218. Action!

Unlike the original story, the timeline for the Akatsuki organization's counterattack on Amegakure has been significantly delayed.

Due to Danzo's influence, not only did Yahiko survive, but the other members of Akatsuki also remained alive.

As a result, this time it wasn't Nagato who ventured alone to take down Hanzo.

Instead, they were preparing for a full-scale war against Amegakure—a deep, transformative war that would uproot the corruption plaguing the Land of Rain.

Since this was a full-scale war, the Akatsuki had much more to prepare for.

Additionally, without Yahiko's death, Nagato's growth had been slower compared to the original story.

By now, he had only just mastered the abilities of the Deva Path, while his other powers were still in the experimental stages.

This letter was sent in the hopes of gaining assistance and guidance from Danzo, the seasoned elder, to avoid suffering heavy losses at the hands of that old fox, Hanzo.

After all, in the eyes of most, no matter how much Hanzo had aged, he was still the former "Half-God" of the shinobi world.

Only Danzo knew that this once-revered figure was now nothing more than a drunken, party-obsessed trash.

The current Hanzo was no match for Nagato.

However, to squeeze more skills out of Nagato, Danzo generously offered to personally oversee and guide this war to restore order in the Land of Rain.

This declaration was undoubtedly a huge morale boost for the Akatsuki.

However, before leaving Konoha, Danzo still had a few matters to attend to.

At the center of Konoha, in the Hokage's office...

"The Blood Pool clan, huh?" Minato, after hearing Danzo's plan for dealing with the Blood Pool clan, had no objections.

However, he did raise a concern. "According to what you've said, Elder Danzo, the Blood Pool clan was once implicated in the assassination of the Land of Lightning's daimyo. Won't our actions provoke opposition from them?"

To this, Danzo sneered without hesitation.

"Since when does Konoha need to care about what Kumogakure thinks? Besides, the assassination of the Land of Lightning's daimyo happened so long ago that the facts are already muddled. If they want to protest, let them."

Danzo wasn't worried in the slightest about Kumo's reaction.

They hadn't been able to defeat Konoha on the battlefield, so what could a mere protest accomplish?

At worst, Danzo would just send Shisui and the diplomatic corps to engage in a heated war of words with them. It would be a good opportunity to sharpen Shisui's debating skills.

Seeing Danzo's confidence, Minato didn't press further. They could always have the Blood Pool clan members change their names.

After all, when their eyes weren't glowing, they looked no different from ordinary people.

"There's one more thing," Danzo continued.

"The Akatsuki is preparing to overthrow Hanzo."

Danzo hadn't deliberately hidden the Akatsuki's activities from Minato, so the Hokage was somewhat aware of the situation.

Essentially, Danzo had nurtured an organization in the Land of Rain to oppose Hanzo. This was a common tactic among the great nations.

"However..." Minato hesitated. "Can this Akatsuki really defeat Hanzo?"

Like many others, Minato was skeptical.

Could a fledgling organization really take down the legendary "Half-God"?

"I don't know," Danzo replied curtly. Then he dropped a bombshell that took Minato by surprise. "To ensure the situation doesn't spiral out of Konoha's control, I plan to go there myself."

"Elder Danzo, wouldn't that be too direct?" Minato asked with some hesitation.

Directly interfering in the Land of Rain's political affairs was a big deal. If mishandled, it could drag Konoha back into the quagmire of war!

Danzo, of course, understood Minato's concerns. He calmly reassured him, "Don't worry. I know my limits. I won't reveal my identity."

Hearing this, Minato breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I leave it to you, Elder Danzo."

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"Konan, is it true? Will Lord Danzo really come to assist us?" Yahiko asked excitedly upon hearing the news.

Konan, equally excited, nodded in confirmation. "Yes, this is Lord Danzo's reply!"

She quickly handed the letter to Yahiko.

"Additionally, the first batch of supplies sent by Lord Danzo and escorted by Root has already arrived. There are not only large quantities of weapons but also the food we desperately need!"

Konan delivered one piece of good news after another, filling the Akatsuki members present with joy and excitement.

Originally, they had been somewhat intimidated by the legendary "Half-God," but now, with the support of Konoha's war hero, they felt much more confident.

After reading the letter, Yahiko immediately declared, "All forces, prepare for battle! We will strike at any moment!"

Under Yahiko's orders, the entire Akatsuki quickly mobilized.

They were about to face the most important battle since the organization's founding.

Thanks to the efforts of Yahiko, Nagato, and others, the Akatsuki's combat force had now exceeded two hundred members.

Their strength was no longer something to be underestimated.

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The Akatsuki's mobilization didn't raise any alarms in Amegakure.

It wasn't until the Akatsuki began their advance that a Rain ninja hurriedly knocked on their leader Hanzo's door.

"Bad news, bad news! The Akatsuki has started a rebellion!"

At the Rain ninja's shout, the seductive music inside the room finally stopped. Hanzo, wearing his signature breathing mask, roughly pushed aside the two courtesans beside him and roared, "What?!"

The Rain ninja knelt on the ground and repeated, "Lord Hanzo, the Akatsuki has truly rebelled! They're mobilizing their entire force and are heading straight for Amegakure!"

Hearing this news, Hanzo was thunderstruck.

He stood frozen for a moment before slowly sitting back down in his chair.

His eyes turned sinister, and he clenched his fists, gritting his teeth. "Damn those Akatsuki! I never thought they'd actually rebel! After all I did to nurture them as the future of the Land of Rain!"

As he spoke, Hanzo slammed his wine cup onto the ground, his eyes burning with fury.

Fortunately, all the Rain ninja who had participated in the Akatsuki's suppression had perished.

Otherwise, they might have rolled their eyes in disbelief at Hanzo's audacity.

After venting his rage at the Akatsuki's "treachery," Hanzo turned his gaze to his trusted subordinate. "You! Take all of Amegakure's ninja and crush the Akatsuki!"

The Rain ninja was stunned by the order. After a long pause, he asked incredulously, "Me?!"

"Yes, you," Hanzo said, standing up and patting his shoulder. "I've trained you for a thousand days for this moment. Now is the time for you to serve Amegakure!"

The Rain ninja had no idea how he left that room.

After all, Nagato had recently made a name for himself with his overwhelming power and ruthless tactics, earning the terrifying title of "Darkness of the Rain."

To lead troops against him was nothing short of a death sentence.

But he didn't dare tell Hanzo that he couldn't do it.

Ever since a certain point, the once-beloved and respected leader had undergone a mysterious change.

He no longer cared for his people or showed compassion to his subordinates.

Instead, he had become hedonistic and unpredictable. Saying "no" would only mean certain death.

Thus, he had no choice but to accept the order.

As he left, the sound of flutes and strings once again filled the air behind him, accompanied by the courtesans' silvery laughter.

But what once would have been a soothing melody now sounded like the grim tolling of a death knell.

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