[The Next Day]
Rengoku got up without resting for long.
Since he woke up so early, he basically only slept a few hours each day.
However, he didn't feel any exhaustion. On one hand, he hadn't relaxed his vigilance mentally.
On the other hand, the increase in strength made him energetic.
Although this peaceful life was indeed comfortable, if traveling through worlds doesn't bring big profits, then it's a loss.
'I already came here, if I don't stand at the top of the world, then isn't this trip wasted?'
Clatter!
The sound of the door being pushed came from the side.
Rengoku turned his head, it was Kaori pushing Ryuri out.
"Rengoku," Kaori saw Rengoku standing in the courtyard and greeted him a bit evasively.
"Mm."
Although Rengoku had been busy the past two days, he clearly noticed something was off with Kaori's emotions.
"Brother," Ryuri greeted Rengoku groggily, still not fully awake.
Rengoku bent down and rubbed Ryuri's hair:
"Go wash up quickly. I've got things to do and won't be coming back at noon today."
Ryuri shook her head, "I know, brother."
Rengoku said to Kaori, "After today, the Uchiha and Konoha will enter in a period of peace. You won't need to stay here every night to accompany Ryuri anymore."
A trace of abnormal expression flashed across Kaori's face, then she acted indifferent and said, "Mm, okay, then I'll come over during the day from now on."
But Ryuri grabbed Kaori's arm, "No, I want Sister Kaori to stay with me."
Kaori dotingly patted Ryuri's head, "Okay, if Ryuri likes me, I'll stay with you every day."
After all, as an Uchiha clanswoman, Kaori still wanted to return to the combat ranks, but she had to be at the front to be able to do that.
Rengoku didn't know about the struggle in Kaori's heart.
The high-level Konoha meeting was about to start, so he only gave a few instructions before leaving.
———
Rengoku first arrived at the place where Yagura was recuperating.
As soon as he appeared, Hiroyuki came up to report, "Fourth Elder, he's awake, but he hasn't made any moves."
Karatachi Yagura, whether in appearance, height, or weapon, was very recognizable. Hiroyuki already knew who the man was.
But Rengoku's current identity was different, so he didn't say more.
Although Rengoku wasn't very senior, he had done many missions with Hiroyuki earlier, so they were acquainted.
He gave Hiroyuki a punch, "There are no outsiders, still calling me Elder?"
Hiroyuki's whole face relaxed, "Alright, then just call me if you need anything, Rengoku."
Rengoku patted Hiroyuki's shoulder, then went inside.
Yagura was currently unwrapping the bandages on his upper body, circle by circle.
'That's why they say jinchuriki have thick skin and strong flesh.'
Yesterday he was grilled medium-well by Amaterasu; today his skin had already scabbed and peeled off.
"You're awake, huh," Rengoku spoke as if he was very familiar with Yagura.
But in Yagura's understanding, he and Rengoku indeed had known each other for many years.
"Didn't expect after such a long time, you even broke through to the Eternal Mangekyo."
"You really hit hard, what is that black flame?", Yagura said with some emotion.
Rengoku, inwardly admiring how amazing Kotoamatsukami was, adjusted his mindset and said, "Did you take the wrong meds? Coming to Konoha to die. If I hadn't arrived, you'd be dead here."
"This is Amaterasu. If I don't teach you a lesson, your head really won't be clear."
Yagura replied sullenly, "The Land of Water and Kirigakure's current situation is very bad. I must create chaos outside, so that Kirigakure has a way out."
"I was controlled and turned Kirigakure into this. Coming here, I didn't expect to go back alive."
Rengoku was dumbfounded, 'So Yagura really did come to die.'
'Damn, just like us Uchiha, another lunatic.'
'But this kind of decision should count as Yagura's responsibility as a Kage.'
'However, this self-destructive tendency likely has something to do with guilt too.'
In the original timeline, he was discovered and released from control, but not long after, he committed suicide.
Probably for this very reason.
Yagura was conscious while being controlled, so he clearly knew what he had done, having psychological issues was totally normal.
"But I've discovered that the one who controlled me is from Juzo's Akatsuki organization. Now, I don't want to die anymore, I want REVENGE!"
As Yagura spoke, a great fury and hatred appeared in his eyes.
Rengoku shook his head, "You're aiming your revenge at the wrong person."
"That person may be hidden within Akatsuki, but he's not the same kind as Konan."
"They're even enemies."
Yagura was stunned when he heard that, "Back then, they came to Kirigakure together to control me."
Having fallen under Kotoamatsukami, Yagura was now one of them. Rengoku slightly nodded and pointed to his own eyes.
"After awakening the Eternal Mangekyo, I've obtained a great amount of intelligence."
"Combined with Uchiha clan records, I've figured out who he is."
"That person has been pretending to be Uchiha Madara, but he's actually Uchiha Obito."
"He was a pawn raised by Madara years ago when Madara was still alive."
"Konan did cooperate with him, but she was also investigating his identity."
"In fact, the original generation of Akatsuki's members, all of them were killed by Obito…"
Rengoku explained to Yagura the identity of Obito and his grudges with Konan and the others.
Yagura's expression was hard to describe, "Konan actually cooperated with you?"
Rengoku waved his hand, "Not really. Anyway, her mission was completed, as long as she's not dead, it's fine."
"This time, thanks to an unexpected turn, you really helped me a lot."
"The current Kirigakure's situation isn't good, but you're far overseas. As long as you have enough high-end combat power…"
At this point, Rengoku pointed to himself.
"…there will be no problem at all."
Yagura gave a cold snort, considered as tacit approval.
Back then, his strength was leagues beyond Rengoku. Never thought it would completely reverse now.
'Anyway, Rengoku is trustworthy, so it doesn't matter.'
"When you found Zabuza, was there anyone with him?", Rengoku asked a strange question.
Yagura was a bit confused and shook his head, "After he tried to assassinate me, he originally planned to flee the Land of Water. After I pardoned him, he came here with me."
Rengoku pondered slightly, "Is the Kaguya clan still around?"
When this question was raised, Yagura still showed some trouble:
"Originally, there weren't many bloodline limit clans in the Land of Water. After I regained clarity, I wanted to bring in the remaining Kaguya clan."
"But the Kaguya clan was still thinking about rebellion."
"This generation's Kaguya clan didn't have any outstanding individuals. By now, Terumi Mei has probably already wiped them out."
After hearing this, Rengoku fell into thought.
"Kisame. I'll take care of that. As for this time, you can go back first. That clone of mine, just…"
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