One Dragon Tail Kick will shatter your Susanoo dream!

Through a battle of cards, they silently crossed the border of the Land of Rain and appeared in a cave. Kusanagi opened his umbrella somewhat displeased.

"In a country where it rains all year round, if I were Hanzo, I'd rebel too!"

For the next four days, Kusaji didn't rest for a moment, searching every village, big and small, but he couldn't find any trace of Nagato...

"At this time of year, Nagato should be wandering around, but since he didn't encounter Konan and Yahiko, he shouldn't starve to death..."

Kusaji's relentless search eventually caught the attention of Amegakure, and soon the first Chunin squad arrived in pursuit.

Three Rain Ninjas, armed with various weapons and wearing masks, berated Kusashi.

"Stop! Do not move again, or we will subdue you by force!"

A Chunin strode forward, while two other Chunin, their hands still in hand seals, glared at Kusashi.

However, Kusashi did not resist; instead, he casually put on... the Konoha headband!

"My name is Shimura Enzo. I have come here today not with any ill intentions, but to find someone!"

Upon hearing that they were Konoha ninjas, the three ninjas' eyes flashed with murderous intent, and they were about to attack when Kusashi had no choice but to wave his hand in frustration.

He pulled a wad of banknotes from his pocket.

"I'm issuing a missing person notice; surely no one will refuse..."

The three Rain Ninja exchanged glances, a hint of greed flashing in their eyes, but the leader, a Chunin, secretly shook his head.

The other person's action of taking out money was so swift that he couldn't even see it clearly, so he suppressed his greed and pointed in the direction of the village.

"Since you're here to issue the mission, you're a guest of the village. Please!"

Three Rain Ninjas surrounded Kusashi in a triangular formation, their presence serving both a protective and surveillance purpose.

Soon they arrived at the village of Amegakure. Seeing that most of the buildings were built on high ground, Kusashiba couldn't help but sigh.

"The sewer system here must be a complete mess!"

Three Rain Ninjas who only know how to kill.

???

They soon arrived at the mission hall. Cao Zhi readily handed over 50 taels of silver, his own private savings, though his face showed a pained expression.

"Looking for a red-haired boy, and then his appearance..."

Kusashiba, relying on his memories, handed Nagato's portrait to the other party, after which the members of the mission team whispered among themselves.

One of the solemn-looking middle-aged men was holding a portrait and touching his chin.

"Are you sure this is the person you're looking for?"

Cao Zhi looked at his painting.

"What's wrong? Isn't the drawing detailed enough...?"

The middle-aged man shook his head, then stuffed the reward into his pocket.

"If it's this young man, then I think we've fulfilled our client's request!"

"?when……"

Cao Zhi was full of questions, but then a black-haired boy walked in through the main gate, followed by a group of ninja guards.

The middle-aged man stepped forward respectfully and asked in a low voice.

"Lord Nagato, do you know this Konoha ninja named Shimura Sonozo?"

Kusaji stared at Nagato in utter shock.

"What's going on? The protagonist was supposed to be a tragic figure, but the other party has become a high-ranking official from the Land of Rain..."

"Also, the hair color is wrong!"

Nagato had shed his youthful naiveté; he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he spoke.

"A Konoha ninja, huh? Sounds like you're from the same clan as the Dark Ninja. Well then, you'll die here!"

Nagato then formed hand seals.

"All Rain Ninja, listen to my command! Spread out! I'm going to kill this Konoha ninja!"

Kusashi was still waving his hand when Nagato's Water Dragon Bullets came one after another, relentlessly attacking.

Cao Zhi quickly used the Blind Monk's movement skill to dodge. Right now, his mind was full of question marks, and he desperately needed an explanation.

The young Nagato was shocked to see Kusanagi dodging and weaving. He hadn't expected that someone could escape safely despite his ninjutsu bombardment!

So he slapped his hands on the ground, and the spirit communication spell spread out.

When Cao Zhi saw this, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. To be honest, he was ready to teleport away!

When the smoke cleared, Cao Zhi was relieved to see that what Nagato had summoned was a salamander less than five meters long.

The once spacious mission hall was now completely blocked from exit by the salamander, with Nagato standing on the head of the summoning beast.

"Jing Yan has broken free! Use poison mist attack!"

The Rain Ninja all left the house wearing gas masks, leaving only Kusaji and Nagato wearing a mask inside.

Cao Zhi was completely bewildered; the shock he had received today was immense!

"Nagato riding a salamander and releasing poison mist, what kind of monstrous behavior is this? He can even dye his hair, how do you explain this salamander? What has Nagato been through these past few years?!"

From the building where the mission was being issued, ninjutsu explosions were heard intermittently. The noise was so loud that the Rain Ninja on the outside were often astonished. Some Rain Ninja were organizing civilians to avoid the explosions.

Several Amegakure Jonin were discussing among themselves on the outskirts.

"Should we go in and help Nagato?"

"Lord Hanzo's disciple shouldn't need our help, right..."

"Lord Hanzo is grooming Nagato as his successor, so I think we can't just stand by and watch anymore!"

Just as the group was hesitating, Hanzo the Salamander appeared on the scene with an imposing aura, his tone cold and stern.

"Who's fighting in the mission lobby? Are you guys just sitting around doing nothing?!"

Seeing this, the Rain Ninja stepped forward to explain. After Hanzo of the Salamander understood what had happened, he sighed and muttered to himself.

"Nagato, years of training still haven't made you give up your hatred for Konoha..."

"But since you want revenge, as your teacher, I'll play along!"

At this time, Hanzo the Salamander was in his prime. Although he had experienced the defeat in World War II, he did not abandon his beliefs!

Because Rain Village is short of talented people, he accidentally came into contact with Nagato and discovered that the other party was exceptionally talented. He realized that this was a second chance for the Land of Rain to turn the tide, so he spared no effort in training him!

They usually address each other as master and apprentice, but after many years of getting along, they are more like father and son!

(In his prime, Hanzo was a decent person. He valued cultivating talent and pursued peace, at least enabling the weak Land of Rain to compete with other major powers. However, he overstepped his bounds, which led to his precarious old age. If you don't like this, please be gentle with your criticism!)

At this moment, the mission hall, along with the entire building, collapsed and disintegrated on the spot.

Kusaji watched speechlessly as Nagato unleashed one ninjutsu after another.

The opponent used every style of magic imaginable: Fire Release, Water Release, Earth Release, Wind Release, and Lightning Release!

His chakra seems bottomless, but in terms of actual strength, Kusanagi is probably at the Jonin level. The main reason is that he has a lot of chakra and many skills, and his destructive power is decent. Who knows if Hanzo of the Salamander taught him all the secret ninjutsu of Amegakure!

Suddenly, Kusaji flashed and took advantage of the moment when Nagato was forming hand seals to launch a close-range sneak attack.

"I let you be my target, and you had a blast. You're pretty good, but let's stop here, little brother Nagato!"

Kusaji's right hand transformed into a chopstick, aimed at Nagato's neck. He intended to knock him unconscious and then gather more information!