Chapter 98 Xiao
The next day, early morning.
Haneda put on the forehead protector and prepared to go back.
Last night, he received a letter from Kiku, saying that Obito, Kakashi, and Guy were all very worried about him.
Moreover, the Sandaime sent a large number of Anbu ninjas to search for him in the Land of Rain.
At present, my whereabouts have not been discovered, so it may be that Madara is behind this.
If Haneda stayed a little longer, it might be disadvantageous to Yahiko and the others.
After last night's conversation, Yahiko, Konan and Nagato vaguely realized that Haneda might return to Konoha.
If a Konoha ninja disappears for a few days and does not return, he will be treated as dead or a traitor.
And Haneda has been in their secret base for three days.
Now that you have recovered from your illness, it is time to go back.
When Haneda appeared in front of the dinner table wearing a forehead protector, it confirmed what Yahiko and the others had guessed.
This is our last farewell breakfast.
He used his best cooking skills to cook a table full of food.
The fragrant aroma permeates the air, instantly stimulating your taste buds.
"Today's meal is good."
Haneda tasted the fish, a specialty of the Rain Country, and praised it.
"Just eat it if you like it, Haneda." Yahiko said, scratching the back of his head.
When Yahiko finished speaking, no one spoke for a while. Everyone ate breakfast quietly and the scene fell into a long silence.
When breakfast was almost over, Haneda asked:
"Yahiko, will you take Konan, Nagato and the others to repair the road in the days to come?"
Yahiko wiped his mouth with a piece of paper and said:
"That's about right. Occasionally I have to help others or try to prevent a war from breaking out, um..."
"But after hearing what you said last night, I also know that a war between Konoha and Sunagakure is inevitable."
"I will try my best to minimize the impact of the war on the Rain Country..."
"Well, the starting point for realizing my dream is to start by changing the Rain Country."
At this point, Yahiko became excited, stood up and said:
"One day, I will change this crying country!"
Looking at Yahiko's unwavering eyes, Haneda sighed silently in his heart.
In the future ending, Yahiko will voluntarily die on Nagato's kunai.
And this is exactly what Madara and Black Zetsu secretly planned.
It was no different from how they secretly planned for Uncle Sakumo to die for them.
"I hope so..." Haneda withdrew his thoughts and looked at the heavy rain outside the window.
The falling raindrops splashed on the glass windows, making a heavy sound.
After a while, Haneda said:
"Yahiko, to change a country you need a leader."
"A strong, determined and visionary leader."
"He needs to believe that he can change the country, rather than relying on an illusory fate."
"Haneda, do you mean that I am the leader?!" Yahiko said happily.
Is this the feeling of being recognized by others, or is it that Haneda recognizes himself!
"I guess so." Haneda couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
He was reminding Yahiko to improve his own strength and not to believe in the child of prophecy mentioned by Jiraiya.
The future of Akatsuki has never relied on the child of prophecy, but entirely on Yahiko's personal charm.
But later he chose to believe in Nagato, the child of prophecy, and ended up being completely fooled by Madara.
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from outside the door. It was Yuusuke and other Amegakure ninjas who came to look for Yahiko.
"Yahiko, we've spotted traces of Konoha ninjas nearby. They might be here to look for Mr. Haneda."
Jiusuke walked in and noticed the forehead protector on Haneda's forehead, and instantly understood something.
"Is it a masked ninja?" Haneda asked.
Hearing this, Jiusuke nodded and said:
"They are a team of four, wearing black robes, coming from the Land of Fire. They are most likely members of the Konoha Anbu."
"Oh, by the way, Mr. Haneda."
"They noticed us, but didn't intend to attack us. They just passed by from a distance."
Haneda looked at Yahiko, then at Konan and Nagato, and said:
"It seems I have to leave immediately, lest the Anbu notice you and cause unnecessary trouble."
"How about Konan, Nagato and I give you a ride?" Yahiko said.
"Okay." Haneda did not reject Yahiko and the others' kindness.
He immediately walked out of the house and turned back to say to Yahiko and the others:
"Let's go."
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On the riverside outside the secret base.
Walking eastward along this river, you will reach the border of the Fire Nation.
When Yahiko and the others were sent here, Haneda said:
"Let's stop here... After all, we are ninjas from different villages. If we go any further, we might be discovered."
Yahiko looked at Haneda's face, a little hesitant.
"You said earlier that changing a country requires a good enough leader, but I think there's one more sentence missing."
“That is because we need enough followers. Only by uniting with our companions can we have the power to change the world.”
Yahiko no longer hesitated and looked into Haneda's eyes with burning eyes:
“I want to create an organization dedicated to the pursuit of peace.”
"I'd like to invite you to become a member of the organization, Haneda!"
“Although we belong to different organizations, our ideal of achieving peace is the same. We are like-minded companions!”
Haneda shook his head: "Yahiko, I am just like you. We have ties to our respective villages and countries."
"You should understand this feeling, right?"
Looking at Yahiko's lost expression, Haneda said:
"How about this, Yahiko, we make a promise here?"
"After the Third Ninja World War in the future, if we can meet again in the Land of Rain, I will join you as a non-staff member."
"Okay! It's a deal!" Yahiko raised his right hand and looked at Haneda with a smile.
This familiar scene made Haneda stunned for a moment.
He smiled and raised his left hand.
But this time, it was not a fist bump, but a clap of two palms.
The agreement was formed here, and Haneda understood that the conditions he really offered would be difficult for Yahiko to meet.
That requires breaking the predetermined fate, only then will Haneda truly recognize Yahiko.
By becoming a non-staff member, he would not lose anything, but would instead get the support of Nagato and Konan.
Suddenly, the sky cleared up at the end of the river and the sky in the Rain Kingdom stopped crying.
At this time, Xiaonan came over.
She held a bouquet made of paper, facing the sun, and handed it to Haneda:
"This is the flower of hope that never fades, a symbol of peace."
"Yahiko believes that you are someone who can change the world. I believe in you too, and so does Nagato."
Haneda took the flowers from Konan's hand and looked at the dawn sky, lost in thought for a moment.
After a few seconds, he said to Yahiko:
"Don't you want to create an organization? How about calling this organization Akatsuki?"
"Break the darkness of the world and become the dawn that changes the world!"
When Yahiko heard Akatsuki's name, he looked up at the dawning sky and the country that no longer cried.
He faced the sunshine and smiled:
"It's a nice name. I didn't expect you to have a talent for naming, Haneda."
"Then it's Xiao, our name is Xiao!"
"I believe that the dawn of Akatsuki will illuminate this world and bring peace to everyone!!"
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