After taking over the snake uncle's foundation, Sasuke came to surrender on his own initiative.

The seal formed by the runes trapped Jue's body underground, and the power of the Six Paths spread along the seal, suppressing his spore chakra.

"No!" Zetsu screamed as the Six Paths' power within the seal began to purify his body, gradually rendering his spores inactive. Seeing their leader sealed, the remaining Akatsuki members panicked and were defeated by the combined forces of Iwagiri and Ototake. Only two members were left, fleeing in panic.

After the battle, the Red Sand Canyon was in ruins. Over half of the Iwagakure and Kirigakure ninja had been killed or wounded, and Yinzhu's chakra was nearly depleted, the light of the crimson scepter dimming. Akagi walked up to Yinzhu, looking at the scepter in his hand, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "Thank you for today. But next time we meet, I'll still take your scepter."

Hozuki Gengetsu also nodded in agreement: "That's right, the strong in the ninja world will ultimately speak with strength. But we can't ignore the threat of the Akatsuki organization for the time being. Perhaps, Iwaki Konoha Otogakure needs to establish a temporary alliance."

Yin Zhu smiled and put away the scarlet scepter: "The matter of alliance needs to be decided by the Kage of each country. But I can tell you that the Akatsuki organization's goal is not only the Six Paths Ninja Tools, but also the Tailed Beasts. If you don't want your Tailed Beasts to be taken away, it's best to unite as soon as possible."

Akatsuki and Hozuki exchanged a look of solemnity. They knew Ototake wasn't lying—the Akatsuki had attempted to capture the tailed beasts before, only to be thwarted by the combined efforts of various nations. Now, Akatsuki had reappeared, even more powerful, clearly ready for a full-scale operation.

"We'll go back and report to the Kage," Akatsuki said. "I hope that next time we meet, we can be allies, not enemies." With that, he led the remaining Iwagakure ninja out of the canyon. Hozuki Gengetsu also took his leave with the Kirigakure Anbu. Before leaving, he handed Ototake a water mirror talisman and said, "If you encounter trouble with the Akatsuki, crush this talisman and Kirigakure will send support."

Yin Zhu took the Water Mirror Talisman and watched the Iwagiri Alliance leave. He knew in his heart that the battle in the Red Sand Canyon not only allowed him to unlock the new ability of the Scarlet Scepter, but also caused subtle changes in the power structure of the ninja world. The threat of the Akatsuki organization finally made the hostile ninja villages begin to consider an alliance.

After a brief rest, Yinzhu continued his journey towards the Otogakure Village. The crimson scepter slowly regained its glow in his hand, the gemstone atop it absorbing natural energy while simultaneously transmitting a vague message—a fragment of memory left behind by the Sage of Six Paths, stating, "There are six Six Paths Ninja Tools; when assembled, they summon the essence of the Six Paths' power."

"Six Six Paths Instruments?" Surprise flashed in Yinzhu's eyes. He hadn't expected the scarlet scepter he'd obtained was just one of them. "It seems the storm in the ninja world has just begun." He gripped the scepter tightly, quickening his pace, a firm resolve forming within him—he would find the remaining Six Paths Instruments, stop the Akatsuki's plot, and safeguard peace within Otogakure and the ninja world.

Meanwhile, Akatsuki's headquarters lies hidden in the Hidden Rain Village, deep within the Ninja Realm. Leader "Pain" stands atop a tall building, gazing at the rain below, a black ring clutched in his hand. Zetsu's clone kneels before him, his voice tinged with fear: "Leader, we failed to seize the Crimson Scepter and lost five members. Yin Zhu's strength far exceeds our expectations, and he has unlocked new abilities within the Scepter."

There was no trace of emotion in Pein's eyes as he spoke slowly, "It's okay. The Crimson Scepter is just the first step. We have other plans. Inform Uchiha Obito to speed up the capture of the Three-Tails. Also, send someone to keep an eye on Otoko's movements. When he finds the other Six Paths Ninja Tools, we'll take action."