Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated for a moment, then put on the ring he held in his hand.
Yuuki's former title became Hiruzen Sarutobi's codename within the Akatsuki Organization.
As for Itachi's ring, it was the Kuuchen ring that White Zetsu had just retrieved from Orochimaru's body.
Originally, Nagato had made a new one, but since Orochimaru's ring had been recovered, after breaking the seal on it, the old ring was still given to Itachi.
After the two finished changing their clothes, Konan and Zetsu each used their respective methods to leave.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi, who remained in place, also hid their tracks and headed towards a nearby small town.
Konan returned to a cave and told Nagato what she had seen and heard.
"Struggling for power and profit, the foolish obsession of mortals!"
What Nagato truly cared about was the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, the jutsu that resurrected Senju Hashirama.
When Konan relayed all the information she had obtained from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Nagato lost interest in Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
Having already come into contact with the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, Nagato didn't think much of Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
Nagato was still unable to use the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, but with a better option, why would he pay attention to a resurrection jutsu like Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, which was full of restrictions?
Without even a breath or a heartbeat, how could it be considered a resurrection?
After learning about the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, Nagato had already decided on the target for the jutsu: Yahiko.
However, it would not be in the short term; only after true peace was achieved would it be time for Yahiko's resurrection.
After achieving peace, Nagato would destroy the Akatsuki Organization and all Five Great Ninja Villages, leaving behind a perfect world.
At that time, Yahiko and Konan should be able to live out their lives happily and peacefully!
Looking at the cool-faced Konan not far away, Nagato also recalled the stirrings he once felt for Konan.
Everything changed completely after Yahiko's death.
Nagato suppressed the thoughts in his heart and focused on the task at hand.
A god does not need emotions!
"I'm going to hold a meeting, Konan, pay attention to the surroundings!"
Immediately, Nagato activated the power of his Rinnegan.
In a small town in the Land of Grass, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi, after disguising themselves, had just entered a room.
"Itachi, did you feel it too?"
Itachi just nodded, without speaking.
"It should be the Akatsuki Organization leader's summons that Zetsu mentioned."
Immediately, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi connected to the Chakra transmitted from their rings, and in the next instant, the two appeared in a peculiar space.
The surroundings were pitch black, and many things could not be seen clearly, but a pair of giant hands was extremely obvious.
Hiruzen Sarutobi found himself standing on one of the giant fingers, and when he turned his head, he saw that Itachi's position was not on the same palm as his own.
At this moment, Itachi had returned to his original appearance, no longer disguised.
At the fingernail of the giant finger beneath him, a green light glowed, and the character 'null' (Kuuchen) was very clear.
Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could speak, two figures appeared beside Itachi and at a position separated from him by another giant finger.
The giant fingers where the two newcomers stood also began to light up with characters.
They were 'South' (Nanto) and 'green' (Seiryuu).
"Does the leader have a new mission again? Why isn't it a direct notification this time? Why do we need to hold a meeting?"
The person on the giant finger with the 'green' character spoke first, attracting the attention of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi.
One of the former Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist, Biwa Jūzō!
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi, having done their homework, recognized Biwa Jūzō at a glance.
Then they looked at the other figure, also an acquaintance.
A key member of the former joint Konoha and Hidden Mist pursuit team, Kisame Hoshigaki!
"Jūzō, the organization has new members, and they're all acquaintances, Hiruzen-sensei and Itachi-sensei!"
While Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi observed the two, they were also observed by the other two.
Kisame seemed very polite and greeted both of them.
Unlike Itachi, Hiruzen Sarutobi was not the type to remain cold-faced when someone greeted him.
He opened his mouth, about to say something, when Biwa Jūzō made a shushing gesture, then whispered.
"The leader is here!"
A new figure appeared on the giant finger next to Biwa Jūzō, it was Deva Path Pain, whom Hiruzen Sarutobi and Itachi had seen before, and the character 'zero' (Rei) beneath his feet also lit up.
"Two things: the organization has new members, Hiruzen Sarutobi, codename Suzaku, and Uchiha Itachi, codename Kuuchen!"
After stating the first matter, Deva Path Pain continued with the second.
"Seiryuu, Nanto, from today onwards, you two will no longer be teamed up. You will each form new two-person teams with the new members. Seiryuu will be with Suzaku, and Nanto will be with Kuuchen."
"Leader, why are we changing teammates? Kisame and I get along quite well. These two newcomers are both from Konoha, aren't they? Wouldn't it be better for them to team up?"
Upon hearing about the new regrouping, Biwa Jūzō immediately raised an objection.
Biwa Jūzō and Kisame, a former subordinate of Suikazan Fuguki, got along quite well, after all, who could refuse an honest person?
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