Chapter 206 : The Holy Son Nagato and his chief disciple Jin? *
The Kakashi storyline in the anime clearly came to a temporary halt, but there were still a few episodes left to watch.
Naraku initially thought something had gone wrong on the front lines again, but after continuing to play, he saw that the next episode opened with an endless, continuous drizzle blanketing the world.
Hidden Rain Village?
Could it be that "Yahiko's Death" was about to be released?
Then wouldn't the Masked Man have to appear?
Naraku immediately perked up, ready to carefully watch the animator's arrangements.
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After an empty shot, the camera moved from mid-air to a cliff cave, where Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, who hadn't appeared before the audience for a long time, were chatting about something.
From their conversation, the audience learned that Hanzo of the Salamander had long since seized control of those trade routes and had not given Akatsuki any compensation.
When this old matter was brought up, Nagato was still a bit indignant, but Yahiko, as the primary victim, instead advised him to be more open-minded, stating that as long as the residents of the Land of Rain benefited from it, what they did would be meaningful.
[Hanzo of the Salamander is really bad at handling things. They contributed and toiled, how can he not show any appreciation?]
[This attitude is very bad. Logically speaking, if Hanzo of the Salamander wanted to coexist peacefully with Akatsuki, how could he offend them so terribly?]
[Unless he never intended to have a good relationship with Akatsuki from the start.]
[The hostility is practically overflowing.]
[Alas, sometimes I get angry at the lack of perceptiveness of the Ninja World's leaders.]
[Yahiko: Just do good deeds, don't ask about the future.]
[A great hero, for the country and the people.]
[Yahiko is truly kind, but kind people are easily bullied.]
Perhaps to change the subject, Yahiko proactively brought up Naraku, worrying incessantly about not knowing his situation.
So Nagato suggested that after the war ended, they should find their teacher Jiraiya to take them into Konoha, so they could visit Naraku.
The three excitedly discussed what gifts to bring for a while, and the camera gradually zoomed out, focusing on the boundless rain curtain in the sky, as if trying to find a ray of sunshine.
[Yahiko actually still remembers Naraku.]
[Uchiha Succubus, even Yahiko, who is far away in the Land of Rain and only met him once, is thinking of him.]
[Baby Naraku! You must live well! So many people care about you!]
[I feel like this is a prelude to something bad happening.]
The camera returned to the cave. Just as Yahiko and the others had finalized all the details and were full of aspirations for the future, a sneer echoed through the cliff cave.
The three immediately became alert, looking towards the direction from which the footsteps came.
The Masked Man, dressed in a black robe, emerged from the darkness, triggering a large wave of comments.
[Oh my god, someone!]
[Who scared me there?]
[Ah?! The Masked Man?!]
[You troublemaker, what are you going to do to our Akatsuki trio?!]
[Why would the Masked Man target Akatsuki?]
[It's over, is he going to toy with Yahiko and their feelings this time?]
[Who said the Masked Man likes to toy with feelings? Don't pin that on him!]
Konan's repeated questions received no answer. Instead, the Masked Man first playfully accused her of being rude, then chuckled and frankly stated that they were too naive.
Before the trio and the audience outside the screen could react, the Masked Man abruptly appeared behind Nagato. Because he got too close, it triggered Nagato's almost instinctive counterattack, and a Kunai quickly stabbed towards his vital side.
The next moment, the place where the Kunai had slashed suddenly became empty, with only dust swirling and fluctuating with the airflow.
The Masked Man reappeared in his original position as if he hadn't moved—
His slender, strong hands were toying with a white paper butterfly.
And Konan's slightly panicked expression indicated that she hadn't even noticed when he had approached her and taken the paper butterfly.
Yahiko gestured for Nagato and Konan not to be too nervous; the other party didn't seem to intend to attack.
Indeed, the Masked Man stopped his probing and instead, as if very familiar with Nagato, complained repeatedly about him being weak and willful now.
His state was almost the same as when he went to rescue Yun Muyan.
He was overly familiar with strangers, appeared erratic and unhinged, his words were gentle and always smiling, yet there was a hint of subtle affectation.
[The moment the Masked Man spoke, I was thrilled.]
[This is definitely a treat for voice fetishists.]
[Hiss... his Shunshin speed is a bit terrifying, brothers.]
[Ah ah ah ah ah ah so close! He's practically touching him!]
[He's so handsome, oh my god.]
[I was there, I was that paper butterfly.]
[Holy crap, so the Masked Man has been watching Nagato all this time? Since he was a child?]
[Hmm~ It's this faint scent of a male ghost! Awesome!]
[The Masked Man's complaining tone sounds like he's pouting... I can't, I can't hold back—]
[Sister... or brother, in front, at least calm down!]
[It's only natural, after all, the slightly unhinged 'tea' type is too captivating.]
Hearing Nagato ask about his identity, the Masked Man finally got a bit serious and began to explain his origins and purpose.
The name "Eternal Day" and the mission it carried, one bombshell piece of information after another, hit the audience, the sheer amount of information leaving them dumbfounded.
Not only was Nagato in the screen incredulous, but the audience also couldn't make sense of the situation.
[No, the Masked Man has an organization? And he's the leader?]
[This name, Eternal Day... does it mean eternal daylight?]
[The Masked Man's description gives me the feeling that they have been searching for a savior with the Rinnegan for generations.]
[So Eternal Day is a very ancient organization?]
[Is the Rinnegan really the mark of a savior? Was Jiraiya right?]
[I understand, the Child of Prophecy is Nagato!]
And next, the mystery of Nagato's background was completely "unraveled," and the origin of Eternal Day was also fully revealed by the Masked Man.
All stories had to start from the legendary figure named "Six Paths Sage."
It was he who left behind two legacies for the world, the Rinnegan and Eternal Day, to ensure that when the Ninja World fell into chaos again, the savior would have enough power to save all living beings.
[Sage reincarnation? So the Ninja World has this kind of thing?]
[It's very possible. If Nagato wasn't the reincarnation of the Six Paths Sage, with both parents being commoners, how could he have such an amazing bloodline as the Rinnegan?]
[The Masked Man sees the world quite clearly.]
[Suddenly, it's becoming epic.]
[Why do I feel like the Masked Man is like a pyramid scheme leader...]
[Normal. In anime, organizations with beliefs and heritage are usually all mystical.]
[Masked Man: Yay! Holy Son Nagato, get!]
[Brothers who believed, remember to buy health products from me when you get old.]
[I just feel like he simply wants to use Nagato's Rinnegan to legitimize his own actions.]
[The truth and falsehood are up to Old Thief. Maybe it's real.]
Hearing such Ninja World secrets, Nagato's mind wavered and he broke out in a cold sweat. Accustomed to following Yahiko's lead, he had never thought of becoming a savior, nor had he considered taking on the immense responsibility of saving the world.
Yahiko saw Nagato's hesitation, and coupled with the Masked Man's sudden appearance, he remained skeptical of these matters and temporarily refused the Masked Man's invitation on Nagato's behalf.
The Masked Man showed no anger or sorrow, stating in a calm tone that Yahiko's ideals were simply unrealistic.
Even so, he still respected Nagato's choice, allowing them to turn and leave.
It was as if he was certain that the young children would eventually return to his side and accept everything he had said.
[Nagato looks like he's about to believe it, and I'm almost believing it too (facepalm laugh.jpg)]
[Me too... He's so good at talking...]
[Mainly, this voice is too alluring. I completely can't focus on what he's saying; I'm just smiling like a pervert.]
[Yahiko is more reliable. Those two are almost completely fooled.]
[But what the Masked Man said makes a lot of sense. Yahiko being so naive will cause him trouble sooner or later.]
[The foolish child will only realize when he hits a wall.]
[He actually let Nagato go? Didn't he think Nagato was too lazy?]
[According to anime tropes, something big is probably going to happen later!]
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