Chapter 36: Bet with Yahiko

When Black Zetsu was born, Byakuya also woke up from meditation.

When the sky gradually darkened, Byakuya stood up and shouted to Nagato and Karin in the distance: "Today's training ends here. Pack up and prepare to go back."

After hearing this, Nagato and Karin both breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Byakuya's starting point was good, and they also knew the benefits of training, people always have a lazy heart and don't want to live such a hard and busy life every day.

As he walked towards Bai Ye, Nagato seemed to remember something and said to Huali: "Have you told Bai Ye about that?"

Hua Li glanced at Nagato, shrugged and said:

"Are you talking about the Uzumaki bloodline? It's basically confirmed. What Bai Ye taught me today is the secret sealing technique of the Uzumaki. It would be strange if he is not a direct descendant of the family."

"But Bai Ye doesn't have much affection for Uzumaki, and he didn't mention anything related to Uzumaki."

"Sometimes I envy Bai Ye's black hair. As long as he doesn't reveal it actively, it's hard for others to guess that he is also a member of the Uzumaki clan."

Hearing this, Nagato also showed an envious look, but it soon disappeared.

His mother didn't reveal her identity as a member of the Uzumaki clan, but she still died under the knife of the ninja, and at the hands of the Konoha ninja who was an ally of the Uzumaki clan.

After a pause, Karin continued, "But Lord Bai Ye also said that the Uzumaki clan had long been extinct, and there was no need for us to inherit the name of the Uzumaki clan. We just need to live our own lives."

Nagato was silent for a while, then nodded and chuckled:

"Bai Ye is really amazing. It's not so easy for me to let it go. Although the Uzumaki Country has perished, this is our home."

Listening to Karin and Nagato's discussion about himself from a distance, Bai Ye smiled knowingly.

He is not an Uzumaki ninja at all, and of course he has no feelings for the Uzumaki clan, but it's not bad for this misunderstanding to continue. At least he has created a character who has walked out of the shadows and is unwilling to mention the past. The rest of the settings depend on the two people's imagination.

When the two came to him, Bai Ye talked about the next training task.

After hearing that they only had ten days to train in the next month, both of them showed surprised expressions.

Based on their understanding of Bai Ye, they thought Bai Ye would let them train every day.

After seeing what the two were thinking, Bai Ye smiled and said, "Stop thinking about it. To keep fit, you need to pay attention to the combination of work and rest. I can't watch you every day. We are all ninjas and we will need to go out on missions one day."

Hearing this, Nagato and Karin felt a little embarrassed. When they wanted to explain something, Bai Ye had already left.

Looking at Bai Ye's back, Nagato and Karin had the illusion that Bai Ye was their elder, but Bai Ye was the youngest in terms of age, but they had always been taken care of by Bai Ye.

…

After leaving the training, Bai Ye did not go home, but came to the office of Akatsuki.

He hadn't looked for Yahiko for half a month. This time, he received the news that the Battle of Kannabi Bridge had ended, so he just happened to talk to Yahiko about it and the development plan of Akatsuki.

Pushing open the door, Yahiko, who was working, noticed Bai Ye and said with a smile: "Bai Ye, how could you bear to come here?"

Bai Ye glanced at Yahiko and said unhappily: "Chief Yahiko, how about I leave now?"

Yahiko made a gesture to keep him and apologized: "It's just a joke. You are always welcome here, but you won't come here if there is nothing important."

"Is it because of the end of the Battle of Kannabi Bridge this time?"

Bai Ye found a place to sit down and nodded: "It is related to the Battle of Kannabi Bridge. I estimate that after this battle, the large-scale war between Konoha and Iwagakure will end, and both sides will focus on other battlefields."

"Isn't this a good thing?"

Yahiko asked puzzledly. He didn't understand Bai Ye's thoughts.

Bai Ye shook his head slightly, and then said: "It's a good thing for Konoha and the Land of Grass, but it may not be a good thing for us."

"Why?"

Bai Ye explained: "Although Konoha and Iwagakure have stopped large-scale fighting, the infiltration of ninja teams will not stop. In order to consume the enemy's strength, they often use some unconventional means."

"For example, creating trouble in enemy-occupied areas, such as disguising as enemy ninjas to kill civilians..."

Bai Ye's words made Yahiko look a lot more serious.

Yahiko knew very well that the examples Bai Ye cited were very easy to happen in reality and were indeed worthy of attention.

After a little hesitation, Yahiko said seriously: "Bai Ye, thank you for your reminder. I will let the ninjas in the organization protect civilians and try to avoid such things from happening. This is the purpose of Akatsuki."

Hearing this, Bai Ye shook his head: "Yahiko, you still don't understand what I mean. My focus is not on protecting civilians, but that Akatsuki is currently in a very dangerous situation."

"The situation of Akatsuki will be very dangerous?" Yahiko couldn't understand.

In his opinion, Akatsuki is currently safe. With nearly ten senior ninjas in charge, other organizations have no ability to destroy Akatsuki unless the five major ninja villages take action themselves.

"The five major ninja villages and Hanzo of the Salamander are both possible..."

"I believe in the five major ninja villages, but how could Hanzo-sama take action against us?"

After hearing about Sanho Hanzo, Yahiko breathed a sigh of relief. He did not think that Sanho Hanzo might take action against the Akatsuki organization. On the contrary, the possibility of the other five major ninja villages was greater.

After all, Sansho Hanzo is the idol of all Rain Country ninjas and a living legend in the Hidden Rain Village.

After pondering for a while, Yahiko looked at Byakuya and said: "Byakuya, you still think too much. There is no need for Hanzo-sama to eliminate us. As long as he is willing to accept us, the Akatsuki organization can join Amegakure Village at any time."

Bai Ye also looked at Yahiko, he did not doubt Yahiko's determination.

In the original plot, when Sansho Hanzo showed his kindness for the first time, Yahiko took the risk of being ambushed and went to the venue of the meeting with only Nagato and others.

This was already very sincere, but it was a pity that Sanshouyu Hanzo did not accept the idea of ​​the Akatsuki organization.

In the end, Yahiko died in Sanho Hanzo's conspiracy, and Hanzo died in the hands of Pain's Six Paths. It can only be said that both Sanho Hanzo and Yahiko made the wrong choice and paid the price for it.

After snorting softly, Bai Ye said:

"Whether you believe it or not is your choice. I have already regarded Sanshou Hanzo as an imaginary enemy. Yahiko, if you want the wings of the Akatsuki organization to cover the Land of Rain, sooner or later you will face this old demigod."

Yahiko shook his head and said disapprovingly:

"I still can't imagine a scenario where the Akatsuki organization and Master Hanzo are hostile. Byakuya's thinking is too extreme. Everyone else may deal with us, but only Master Hanzo cannot."

Looking at Yahiko who was so determined, Bai Ye suddenly smiled. He originally wanted to subtly change Yahiko's mind, but he made a more interesting decision.

He decided to make a bet with Yahiko.

Thinking of this, Bai Ye stood up, put his hands on the table, looked into Yahiko's eyes and said:

"Leader Yahiko, since you are so sure, why don't we make a bet? If Hanzo doesn't take action against the Akatsuki organization within three years, I can promise you anything and help you wholeheartedly."

"On the contrary, I want your position as the leader of the Akatsuki organization. At that time, you are no longer qualified to continue to lead Akatsuki!"