Chapter 24: Nagato and Hana's Speculations

After arriving at the training ground, the Akatsuki members looked at each other with shock written on their faces.

In the training ground, the originally flat open space became pitted, and the big trees planted around it were all in pieces. The most eye-catching thing was the extremely conspicuous oval pothole in the center of the training ground.

Judging from the scope of the pothole, it must have been caused by a very powerful ninjutsu.

To be fair to them, even if several people join together to perform Earth Release Ninjutsu, they can still cause such large-scale damage, and not to mention the type of Ninjutsu, the destructive power on the terrain will be even lower.

Huali was better than the others, but the surprise on her face betrayed her mood.

After recovering from the shock, Huali came to Bai Ye's side, pointed at the Akatsuki members behind her and said, "Sir Bai Ye, these seniors seem to have something to do with you."

Bai Ye nodded slightly and walked towards the Akatsuki members.

As early as when he used the detonating talisman to bomb Nagato, he was already prepared to be discovered. The Akatsuki organization base only has such a large territory, and it is very difficult not to cause trouble.

However, even if part of his strength is exposed, he still has to complete the competition with Nagato.

First, in order to make Nagato feel a sense of crisis, he took the initiative to study the Samsara Eye and developed techniques such as Payne's Six Paths, so that he could receive rewards from Nagato as soon as possible.

After all, among the three giants of the Akatsuki organization, Konan's combat is basically linked to the number of detonating talismans, and there is little hope of improving his strength in the short term, while Nagato is simply an untapped treasure with great potential for growth.

As for Yahiko...just do his job as the leader of the Akatsuki organization, there is little hope of counting on him.

Second, it is to enhance status by showing strength.

Although he was also one of the squad leaders of the Akatsuki organization before, his status was not comparable to that of Yahiko and others who established the Akatsuki organization. Even if he brought back enough supplies for the organization, his status would hardly be greatly improved.

After all, he went out with Xiaonan and Nagato, which would inevitably arouse suspicion from other parties.

Arriving next to the Akatsuki members, Byakuya put on a smile and said, "Nagato-senpai and I are sparring, why are you here? Do you also want to join the training together?"

Hearing this, the Akatsuki organization ninja glanced at the open space to the side, and then quickly returned it.

How could their small bodies withstand a battle of this scale?

However, Byakuya actually admitted that this big hole was caused by him and Nagato during the competition. Doesn't it mean that Byakuya also has the strength similar to Nagato to serve as a Jonin in the five great ninja villages!

"Sir Byakuya, we know that you are staying at the training ground. It was Leader Yahiko who asked you to go to the office. As for the training and competition, we still have tasks to perform and we don't have this time for the time being."

After completing the task of delivering the message, the Akatsuki members quickly made excuses to leave.

After hearing the title of 'Sir Byakuya', a satisfied smile appeared on Baiye's face. It felt good to be a saint in front of others. Now his status in the Akatsuki organization would be improved a lot.

But why is Yahiko looking for him again? Is there another important mission?

Forget it, just ask Yahiko face to face when you get to the office. There is no need to think about it here.

However, there is one more thing that needs to be done before heading to the office.

Returning to Nagato, Byakuya chuckled and said:

"Senior Nagato, have you figured out how to use the power of the Rinnegan? If you can't defeat me, you can't protect the ninjas around you."

Byakuya's idea is to inspire Nagato through fighting and give him the desire to become stronger.

At this time, Nagato, who had been thinking for a long time, asked with some confusion: "Byakuya, why are you always obsessed with improving your strength? Isn't life very good now? We don't need to become stronger, right?"

After hearing this, Bai Ye fell into silence.

Before the Akatsuki organization was wiped out, Nagato's practice of the Samsara Eye was truly Buddhist. Continuing in this way would be detrimental to the development of the Akatsuki organization.

After pondering for a few seconds, Bai Ye's face gradually became serious, and he said in a tone that said:

"Senior Nagato, you seem to have forgotten our identities. We were all once orphans. You know better than me what will happen to you when you don't have enough strength."

Nagato was stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to understand what Byakuya meant.

"Chief Yahiko has something to do with me, so I will leave for now."

Byakuya didn't waste any more time. After taking a deep look at Nagato, he prepared to leave the training ground.

Before leaving, Bai Ye waved his hand deliberately, revealing his blood-oozing arm.

Huali, who was on the side, noticed Bai Ye's injured arm and approached him and said, "Sir Bai Ye, your arm seems to be injured. Do you need me to treat it for you?"

Saying that, Kari took out a small glass bottle with her blood in it, which could replace medical ninjutsu.

"She must have been injured by the Shinra Tenzheng just now... The impact of the repulsive force is too strong, but this kind of injury is not a big deal. It will heal automatically in a few hours. You should keep your blood for yourself."

Bai Ye rejected Huali's kindness and left the training ground firmly.

Bai Ye was telling the truth. He did not need Kari's blood. He also had the physique of the Uzumaki clan, and his self-healing ability was far beyond that of ordinary ninjas. Even serious injuries such as penetration would only take a few days to recover on their own.

The most important thing is that he wants to take this opportunity to show his super healing power.

Bai Ye was not disappointed. Huali and Nagato noticed the injured arm. In their sight, the wound on Bai Ye's arm was healing quickly and soon returned to its original state.

Seeing this scene, Huali did not chase after him, but stayed with Nagato.

In order to rescue Huali, he did not hesitate to offend the Kusagakure Village and took a huge risk to attack the Kusagakure Village building.

When Nagato was unwilling to practice the Samsara Eye, Bai Ye's eyes of regret and his back as he turned away were all gathered in their minds at this moment.

They seemed to understand why Bai Ye did these things.

If Bai Ye was also an orphan of the Uzumaki clan, then everything would make sense.

As orphans of the Uzumaki clan, it was normal for Bai Ye to show such a warm attitude to them. Letting them quickly improve their strength was also to avoid the scene of the destruction of the Uzumaki Country from happening again.

After a moment of silence, Karin looked at Nagato and asked, "Senior Nagato, Lord Bai Ye's wound just healed very quickly. That should be the ability of our Uzumaki clan. Are there any other ninja clans that can do it?"

"I don't know..."

Nagato shook his head, then seemed to remember something, and then said, "However, Bai Ye's perception ability is comparable to mine, but Bai Ye doesn't have red hair like us."

Karin said hesitantly, "Maybe Lord Bai Ye didn't inherit Uzumaki's red hair."

Nagato nodded slightly, seeming to agree with Karin's statement.

But there is one thing they don't understand, why did Bai Ye deliberately conceal the existence of Uzumaki blood? Is there another reason behind it?

At this time, Nagato and Karin suddenly remembered that Bai Ye had mentioned his life experience.

Maybe even Bai Ye himself didn't know that he had Uzumaki blood, and he valued them because of his identity as a companion and the mutual attraction of blood!