Chapter 224 - 224 (1/2)

Ryo felt that catching Zetsu was a mistake that cost him a lot of time. After all, he learned nothing new of much value.

He helplessly sighed, deciding not to think of this matter, and using Sage Mode to chase Danzo and his team.

Danzo and Hanzo were talking about picking a ”place” for something. Ryo was spying on the two, and was surprised to realize that it was the same spot where they tried to ambush the Akatsuki last time!

Ryo was rather speechless to see them choose again the same place to perform what was seemingly going to be the same area!

The two did not know that everyone of their moves was being clearly observed by Ryo. After deciding on the place, they sent an invitation to the Akatsuki.

The Rain Country was not like it was before; almost half of it was under the Akatsuki's control. Hanzo's invitation was very formal, even using Rain Village's official seal on the scroll.

The Akatsuki actually had a Ninja responsible for communication with the Rain Village. It's been a long time since the two sides really fought.

After Hanzo handed him the scroll, he closed his eyes and relaxed.

With the messenger left, Danzo ordered his men to follow.

”Danzo san, I advise you not to waste your time.” Hanzo said.

Danzo frowned: ”Why? Does he have any special technique that could prevent my Sensor Ninjas from tracking him? Or is their organization's transmission system too complex?”

”It's the latter. This person is just the first link in their chain. That scroll will go through too many hands for your men to follow. We know it will reach the Akatsuki, but that's about it.”

With Hanzo saying this, Danzo did not insist. He was confident in his Root Ninjas, but not that confident. After all, Hanzo had been ruling the country for many years, and never located the Akatsuki. Root should not be able to do any better.

”Hanzo, are you sure that the Akatsuki would come themselves this time? What if they send another one of their 'puppets'?”

”Well, while we can never be sure, we have noticed that they had used that technique just two days ago. According to previous observation, they cannot use that technique many times in a short time. On the scroll, we asked them to come for peace. Their leader, Yahiko, would pursue peace to hell and back. They will definitely come.”

Danzo nodded and said: ”I hope things go as smoothly as you are describing.”

Like Hnazo said, the scroll went into many hands before finally reaching the Akatsuki.

Yahiko received it, and gathered Konan and Nagato.

The text in the scroll was written in a very formal manner. It mainly invited the Akatsuki to discuss peace inside the Rain Village with Hanzo.

”Nagato, Konan, what do you think?”

After giving it some thought, Konan said: ”This time, Hanzo's being really formal. I think this is real.”

Nagato differed immediately: ”I oppose this meeting! How can you forget the last one?”