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Chapter 148 - Next Destination: Border

After making the arrangements, Haruki continued, "Are you two the only ninjas at Tateshina?"

Ryuga nodded. "That's right. Although there are only two ninjas at Tateshina, most of the villagers at Tateshina have been trained by us in making poisons and medicines."

Haruki: "..."

So, in the end, this was still a poison village?

Ryuga and Ranga were also two talented individuals.

Haruki thought about it. It would be too much of a pity to abandon such a good place as Tateshina.

He said to Ryuga, "After you meet Himura, you and Ranga should return to Tateshina. Use Tateshina as a base and continue to spread our ideals. Attract more ninjas and people who come here to join us."

Ryuga's eyes lit up, and he nodded heavily. "No problem. Leave it to me."

He had lived in Tateshina for too many years, and was already reluctant to leave. Being able to continue developing Tateshina was, of course, the best choice for him and Ranga.

Haruki instructed, "The Akatsuki advocates resolving disputes through peaceful means. You must no longer poison others and control villagers as before, but rather follow the will of the villagers and outsiders."

"Of course." Ryuga nodded heavily.

Ever since he came to Tateshina and became a warlord, Ryuga's life had been like falling into a quagmire. It was true that here he didn't have to go to war, didn't have to perform dangerous missions, and didn't have to fight for the village's interests, but at the same time, he also lost his direction and purpose in life. He was lost in the mist.

Besides making poisons and medicines and killing ninja and samurai who came to plunder Tateshina's resources, it seemed he had nothing else to do.

He gradually sank deeper and deeper into the quagmire.

Muddled and confused.

Idle all day long.

Now it was different. He had a direction, a goal, and an ideal worth dedicating everything to. He wanted to be like Haruki, spreading the Akatsuki's ideals and beliefs to more people. To make more and more people understand them, join them, and defend peace with them.

Ryuga could no longer find anything more meaningful than this.

"Tateshina is in your hands. I hope the next time we meet, we'll see a different Tateshina."

Haruki's eyes were full of trust in Ryuga as he said, "I believe you can do it."

Ryuga's heart surged with fervent emotions. This feeling of being deeply trusted was so warm.

"I will." Ryuga promised.

[Ding!]

[System detected Ryuga's Gratitude value +3000]

[Your Gratitude curse growth value has risen to 25.7%]

The black shadows flowed like ink, and the great snake surrounding the boss and the man gradually sank into the shadows.

The man recoiled, his eyes still filled with terror. The boss, however, took a big step forward.

She looked at Haruki with determination and said, "I want to join you too. I'm fed up with war."

Haruki accepted everyone. "Good."

The Akatsuki was in need of strength. The more grassroots members the better, but core members would need to be screened later.

Haruki looked at Ryuga and said, "The Akatsuki has only just been established. Before we grow stronger, we must act with a low profile."

Otherwise, Haruki was afraid that the Akatsuki would be wiped out by Hanzo before it even got on track.

However, as long as they prevented Danzo, that troublemaker, from contacting Hanzo, they should be able to avoid the Akatsuki's disastrous end in the original plot.

"I understand." Ryuga nodded seriously.

After arranging the Akatsuki's affairs, Haruki and the others rested for a night at Tateshina and set off for their next destination at noon the next day.

...

"The weather is great."

On the way, Yahiko stretched, in a very good mood.

Konan's lips curved slightly, following behind Yahiko.

"Where are we going next?"

Yahiko looked curiously at Haruki, who was walking beside him.

Haruki's steps paused slightly, then quickly returned to normal.

The next place wouldn't be as safe as Kikyogahara and Tateshina.

"The northeastern border of the Land of Rain." Haruki replied.

"Border? Are there many ninjas there?"

Yahiko put his hands behind his head, turned around, and asked Haruki while walking backward.

Haruki nodded. "The northeastern part of the Land of Rain borders the Land of Grass. A few days ago, Iwagakure went to war with Konoha, and the main battlefield was the Land of Grass. The Land of Grass fell into war, causing many refugees to flee south into the northeastern border of the Land of Rain. Besides refugees, there are also many rogue ninjas and wandering ninjas lurking in the border area."

"Ah!"

Yahiko's hands dropped, and he looked at Haruki in surprise. "Wouldn't that be very chaotic?"

Haruki nodded and said seriously, "This trip, we may face more dangers. If you are afraid, you can stay at Tateshina or Kikyogahara and wait for me to return."

[Ding!]

[System detected Yahiko's Anger value +500]

[Ding!]

[System detected Konan's Anger value +500]

[Ding!]

[System detected Nagato's Anger value +500]

[A total of 1500 anger points have been collected. Your cursed spirit Jogo's rank has risen to 55.75%]

Yahiko frowned. He looked at Haruki seriously, with firm brows and eyes.

"Even if we are afraid, there's no way we'd let you face the danger alone."

Konan nodded eagerly. She looked at Haruki and said worriedly, "Haruki, we promised to be together. No matter what stands in our way, as long as we are together, we won't be afraid. As long as our strengths are combined, we will definitely overcome the difficulties."

Konan's voice grew more and more resolute. She pressed her lips together and looked at Haruki solemnly.

Nagato nodded, staring at Haruki unblinkingly, and said stubbornly, "We go together."

Haruki looked at the three people in front of him, who seemed to be facing a great enemy, and showed a brilliant smile. He reached out and hooked their necks.

"Good. We go together."

Of course, they had to go together. Otherwise, who would provide him with emotional value on the way?

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