From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 27 Battle Under the Rain
Since entering the territory of the Rain Kingdom, the weather has been gloomy and rainy for several days.

Tsunade wrapped her raincoat tighter around herself, glanced at the overcast sky through her straw hat, and couldn't help but grumble, "It's been so many years since I've been here, and the Land of Rain is still so annoying. This damn rain just won't stop. I really don't know how the people here live."

"Lady Tsunade, do we really not need to hide?"

Uchiha Munetsuki put his Anbu mask back on, cautiously scanning his surroundings, and deliberately lowered his voice: "If Hanzo of the Salamander finds us, I'm afraid..."

The reason they appeared in the Land of Rain.

It's simply because the last sealed location marked on the scroll is within the territory of the Land of Rain.

For a ninja from another country to step into the territory of Amegakure is a very dangerous thing.

It's worth noting that Hanzo of the Salamander, the former leader of Amegakure, once overpowered the younger generation of Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade.

If it weren't for the vast disparity between the ninja villages, these three people would probably have died here.

The name "Legendary Sannin of Konoha" bestowed upon them by Hanzo made them famous throughout the ninja world and accompanied them for the rest of their lives.

"Hey, no need to hide." Tsunade waved her hand dismissively, saying, "Besides, hiding is useless. From the moment we stepped into the Land of Rain, it was only a matter of time before Hanzo discovered us. Rather than that, we might as well walk in openly and make that old man afraid to make a move."

"Are you sure?"

Uchiha Muneki expressed great doubt.

"Otherwise what?" Tsunade glanced at him and sneered, "If Hanzo were really that tough, he wouldn't have let the three of us leave in the first place."

You could clearly sense a hint of resentment in her tone.

Seemingly aware that her credibility might be questionable with the Uchiha brat, she further explained, "Don't worry, there's no direct conflict between Konoha and Amegakure right now. Hanzo is a mature politician and won't rashly start a war. Our open and aboveboard presence in the Land of Rain is actually the safest course of action."

Uchiha Munetsuki frowned: "But if we're in the open, how can we avoid Hanzo's sight and check the sealing location?"

Why avoid it?

Tsunade took out a piece of candy from her pocket, peeled off the outer coating, and handed it to Hikaru beside her: "Here~ have a piece of candy to warm yourself up."

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade!" Hikaru took the candy with both hands and carefully put it into her mouth.

The sweet taste seemed to permeate her heart and soul, making her involuntarily squint her eyes.

“Just tell Hanzo directly.” Tsunade clapped her hands and sneered, “Even if he knows, what can he do? Even if he had ten times the courage, would he dare to touch the seal? It’s not that I look down on Hanzo, but precisely because he is a mature politician and knows the current situation of Amegakure, he is even less likely to offend us easily.”

The seasoned politician Uchiha Muneki gave Tsunade a strange look, feeling that her words seemed to be a sarcastic remark directed not only at Hanzo.

"Look~" Tsunade gestured with her chin towards the front: "Look, someone has come to greet us."

Before the words were even finished, the person opposite could already be seen. Wearing a headband from the Rain Village, he approached respectfully.

"Lady Tsunade, Leader Hanzo asked me to give you my regards."

The leading ninja acted with great respect, but a deep hatred lurked in his eyes. He asked nervously, "To avoid diplomatic issues, may I ask what your purpose is in revealing Amegakure?"

Although it is not a time of war, the sudden appearance of the three legendary Sannin of Konoha, one of the five great ninja villages, in Amegakure is enough to stir up tension in this small village.

Now, not long after the Second Shinobi World War, they still clearly remember the oppressive aura of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

"We are carrying out an important mission under the Hokage's orders."

Tsunade completely ignored their hateful gazes and said calmly, "It's related to Amegakure. Let Hanzo come and talk to me. You're not worthy."

Whether from the perspective of strength or from the background of the ninja village behind her, she has the confidence to say such things.

However, for the ninjas of Amegakure, this was undoubtedly a humiliation.

They keep bringing in the leader of a ninja village from a country, and the two sides are not even in the same position!

"you!"

The leader of the ninjas had a distorted face, and his eyes were filled with obvious hatred.

Instead of wasting your breath talking to me here, you should go back now.

Tsunade stepped forward, crossed her arms, and swept her oppressive gaze over the numerous Rain Ninja, saying, "Don't blame me for not warning Hanzo beforehand. We may not complete this mission, but... his days might not be so easy."

Hearing the threatening tone, the Rain Ninja were unsure what to do. Finally, the leader glared at them resentfully, then turned back, saying sullenly, "You few stay with them and don't act on your own. I'll go report to Lord Hanzo!"

"Kid, let's go."

Tsunade completely ignored the Rain Ninja beside her, treating them as if they were invisible, and said to Hikaru, holding his hand, "We've come all this way to Rain Ninja Village, so we should take a good look around."

The remaining dozen or so Rain Ninja followed behind them, like bodyguards, feeling resentful.

So what if you can't stand it?
Even if you feel wronged, you can only endure it.

Caught between two behemoths, even Hanzo, hailed as a master of water-style techniques, had no choice but to swallow his anger.

At that moment, an explosion suddenly rang out not far away.

boom! boom! boom!
A massive explosion erupted amidst the dazzling flames, clearly visible through the rain.

"There's a fight going on!"

No sooner had Yu Ren finished speaking than they saw a person in a black robe rushing towards them.

"Damn it, it's those damned traitors!" One of the Rain Ninja instantly recognized the opposing ninja: "Akatsuki! It's someone from Akatsuki!"

The Akatsuki member, branded as a 'traitor,' with spiky orange hair and a resolute gaze, gripped a kunai and charged towards them with his body lowered.

Akatsuki organization?
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Muneki, who had remained silent to maintain the image of the Anbu, revealed a hint of interest in his eyes.

The orange hair and spiky hairstyle must be Yahiko, right?

That iconic symbol made him recognize at a glance that this suddenly appearing ninja was none other than Yahiko, the founder of the Akatsuki organization!
"Quick, stop him!"

Before Rain Ninja could finish speaking, Yahiko had already rushed in front of him.

boom!
In just one encounter, the Rain Ninja was kicked away by Yahiko.

The force was so great that the man coughed up blood, his chest caved in, and it was clear he was going to die.

"Ninja Art: Thousand Needles of Dew!" Another Rain Ninja seized the opportunity, condensing dozens of water needles into senbon and hurling them at Yahiko.

In mid-air, Yahiko formed hand seals: "Ninja Art: Water Wall!"

The Land of Rain experiences rain year-round, which greatly enhances and facilitates Water Release ninjutsu. Therefore, Rain Ninja are very skilled in using Water Release techniques, and Yahiko is no exception.

A massive wall of water appeared out of nowhere, blocking the thousand sticks that were being shot at it.

"Xiao Nan!"

Yahiko called out in a low voice.

At the same time, paper cranes suddenly flew up all around, fluttering like butterflies.

The next moment, the paper crane flapped its wings and flew to Yu Ren's side.

嗤.
A flame burned fiercely.

"Oh no, it's a detonating talisman!"

Yu Ren's eyes widened in terror, but it was too late.

boom! boom! boom!
A series of violent explosions engulfed them.

In just a few seconds, more than a dozen Rain Ninja were wiped out, and Yahiko, the instigator, turned his attention to them.

"It's been a long time, Lady Tsunade."

Yahiko gazed at Tsunade, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes: "How is Jiraiya-sensei?"

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