nucmednet Chapter 854 Shocked
Chapter 854 Shocked
Just as he was still in shock, a figure suddenly appeared in mid-air on the road ahead, blocking his way.
The figure wore a black robe embroidered with red clouds and a swirling mask on his face. The Wind Shadow Puppet controlled by Zhang Hai wore it to conceal his identity, but the iconic black iron sand swirled around him like dark clouds.
"who?!"
Hanzo, like a frightened bird, immediately drew his scythe and stared warily at his opponent.
"Hehe, Lord Hanzo, where are you in such a hurry to go?"
The figure slowly turned around, revealing a cold and dignified face. Although the expression was somewhat stiff, Hanzo recognized him at a glance.
"The...the Third Kazekage?!"
Hanzo's eyes widened as if he'd seen a ghost. "Didn't you disappear a long time ago? There were even rumors that you died in the desert! How could this be..."
"The dead can be resurrected, as long as there is a sufficient price to pay."
The Third Kazekage was actually being controlled by Zhang Hai's puppet clone outside. He sneered, his tone laced with sarcasm, "Instead of worrying about my life or death, shouldn't you explain why, as the person in charge of Zero Organization's base in the Land of Hot Water, you abandoned your post and ran back to Amegakure like a stray dog, causing such a commotion?"
Upon hearing the words "Zero Organization," Hanzo was startled. He had joined this mysterious organization to harness its power, but he hadn't expected its foundation to be so profound, with even the Third Kazekage, hailed as the strongest Kazekage, being a high-ranking member!
"I..." Hanzo gritted his teeth. Although he was furious at the other party's questioning, he had no choice but to lower his head under the terrifying pressure of the endless iron sand. "I did it for the future of Amegakure! Danzo from Konoha contacted me and said he could help me eliminate the Akatsuki organization that threatens my rule for free. How could I refuse such a good thing that was offered to me?"
"Danzo?" A glint of light flashed in the Third Kazekage's eyes. "So it was that old man pulling the strings behind the scenes. No wonder..."
"So, you joined forces with Danzo to wipe out the Akatsuki?"
"That's right!" Hanzo seemed to have found an outlet for his anger, and roared hysterically, "That Akatsuki organization is growing too fast! That brat Yahiko keeps talking about peace, but he's constantly eroding my power! If we don't get rid of them, Amegakure will have to change its name sooner or later!"
"And the result?" The Third Kazekage interrupted him coldly. "Judging from your disheveled appearance, the operation doesn't seem to have gone very smoothly."
Hanzo's face instantly turned extremely ugly, and a deep fear flashed in his eyes.
"Yahiko is indeed dead. But... that red-haired kid named Nagato..."
Hanzo took a deep breath, his voice trembling as he said, "He awakened. Those eyes... those are the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths! He summoned a terrifying golem and a purple dragon... My elite troops, and the Root members Danzo brought, were all killed! If I hadn't run fast, I would be a corpse by now!"
"Rinnegan... Gedo Mazo..."
The Third Kazekage remained silent for a moment, seemingly processing this astonishing information.
So that's how it is. Has Nagato finally fully awakened?
This is both good news and bad news for Zhang Hai. The good news is that the power of the Rinnegan has been confirmed; the bad news is that this power is currently in a berserk state, and Nagato's mentality has probably undergone a complete transformation.
Even the "demigod" Hanzo is nothing but a joke in the face of true divine power.
"Okay, I get it."
The Third Kazekage withdrew the rain of iron sand and gave Hanzo a cold look. "Since the mission failed, go back to your rat hole and lick your wounds. Remember, keep the Zero Organization's affairs to yourself. Otherwise, next time it won't just be me coming after you."
After saying that, the Third Kazekage vanished into the rain in a flash.
Hanzo stood there, letting the cold rain lash his face. He watched the departing figure, then looked at his own trembling hands, his heart filled with an unprecedented sense of defeat and fear.
This world, it seems, has become completely incomprehensible to him without his knowledge. Both the boy with the Rinnegan and the unfathomable Zero organization foreshadow an even greater storm to come.
Rainwater slid down the lifeless face of the Third Kazekage puppet, who hovered in mid-air, looking down at the disheveled Hanzo below.
“The Rinnegan… Now that those eyes have awakened, the course of this game has completely changed.”
The Third Kazekage's voice was deep and mechanical, exuding an undeniable coldness, "Originally, I planned to use you to gradually erode Amegakure, but now it seems that plan is no longer feasible. That brat Nagato is now a nuclear bomb that could explode at any moment, and you simply cannot control him."
Hanzo gripped his scythe tightly, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes: "Am I really going to just hand over my Amegakure like this?! I am Hanzo! Just give me time to regroup..."
"Regroup?" The Third Kazekage scoffed. "Do you think Nagato, who has already killed Yahiko and turned completely evil, will give you time? His current rage for revenge is enough to burn the entire Amegakure to ashes. If you continue to stay here, it will be meaningless except for turning into a corpse."
He held up a finger and pointed into the distance: "Listen, this is the organization's order. Compile all the details you've seen about that battle, including the golem and the purple dragon, into a scroll and hand it to me. Then, immediately return to your base in the Land of Soup and hide. Without the organization's summons, you are not to set foot in the Land of Rain again."
"But……"
"No buts!" The iron sand surrounding the Third Kazekage suddenly surged, transforming into countless sharp black spikes aimed directly at Hanzo's throat. "This is an ultimatum. If you choose to disobey, you will not only have to face that monster with the Rinnegan alone, but you will also be considered a pawn by the 'Zero' organization. At that time, you will die a terrible death."
Faced with this blatant threat of death and a terrifying power that far exceeded his comprehension, Hanzo's struggle ultimately turned into despair.
"I see."
Hanzo lowered his once proud head. "I will do as you say."
In order to survive, this former demigod of the ninja world finally bowed his head and chose to flee like a stray dog.
……
Konoha Village, underground laboratory.
"Snapped!"
Zhang Hai slammed the intelligence scroll in his hand heavily on the table. He was usually calm and collected, but now his face was filled with regret and self-blame.