Chapter 118 Rain Hidden Exchange Group

Compared with the Konohagakure, the Hidden Rain Village is undoubtedly weak.

Although the Hidden Rain Village was not far behind Konoha at the high-level Kage level, in the range below Kage level, the Hidden Rain Village could not even compare to a fraction of Konoha.

To put it bluntly, the number of ninjas in the Hidden Rain Village is not as many as the number of Konoha's jonin and anbu.

But there is one thing that Konoha cannot compare with the Hidden Rain Village, and that is the power of the ninja village leader. Although Yahiko's power as a leader has been restricted, it is still mostly intact.

There is no internal fighting in the Hidden Rain Village, which perfectly avoids internal friction.
Therefore, after receiving the letter from the Fourth Hokage, Yahiko immediately notified Bai Ye and others to hold a small meeting.

At the small meeting, Yahiko directly took out the reply letter and the four of them took turns reading it.

First of all, the Fourth Hokage did not reject border trade between the two countries.

Secondly, they agreed to the exchange of diplomatic missions. The Hidden Rain Village and Konoha could send diplomatic missions to each other to learn advanced experiences and make up for the shortcomings in management on both sides.

Bai Ye was not interested in the exchange group's affairs.

However, judging from the content of the letter, the Fourth Hokage was quite interested in the reforms carried out in the Hidden Rain Village. It seemed that he wanted to launch a reform because of the internal conflicts within Konoha.

Thinking of this, Bai Ye couldn't help but smile.

This scene was seen by Yahiko, who frowned and said, "Is there anything wrong with the letter? I don't see any problem."

Bai Ye chuckled and said, "It's no problem. I just thought of something happy."

Yahiko said helplessly: "Don't change the subject. What happened that makes you so happy?"

Bai Ye deliberately kept the question a secret, and then said: "Why do you think the Fourth Hokage is so friendly to us? He easily agreed to trade and even allowed us to send an envoy to communicate."

"He is Jiraiya-sensei's disciple, our senior brother?"

Yahiko tried to answer. In his eyes, this was the most likely possibility, apart from the strategic position of the Hidden Rain Village.

Although Yuyin Village is not well developed, it is located on a major transportation route.

As long as one of the Sand Village, Iwagakure and Konoha takes over the Rain Village, they can turn it into a military fortress, directly threatening the hinterlands of the other two.

Bai Ye nodded and continued to explain:
"Yahiko's analytical ability is getting stronger and stronger. He even guessed the Fourth Hokage's purpose of winning us over. However, he wanted to exchange reform experiences with us and then implement the reforms within Konoha."

"After all, although Konoha seems to be united as one, the internal conflicts are actually very serious."

Hearing this, Yahiko suddenly realized, and then seemed to remember something, and said: "Last time you asked me to strengthen communication with Konoha, and this time you know that Konoha wants to follow our example and carry out reforms."

"Aren't you worried that Konoha will become stronger after the reforms?"

"Worried, of course I'm worried!" Bai Ye showed a mysterious smile, and then said: "However, instead of believing that the Fourth Hokage can succeed in reform, it is better to believe that Uchiha can become Hokage."

Yahiko was stunned for a moment, and he suddenly remembered that Bai Ye had never been a reformer, but a rebel.

Since reform is too difficult, it is better to start from scratch and solve the problem directly by solving the enemy.

Although this method is extreme, it is very effective.

After confirming that an exchange group would be sent, Yahiko and Byakuya began to discuss the candidates for the exchange group.

After a moment's silence, Bai Ye said, "Yahiko, Nagato must not join the exchange group, and the Samsara Eye must not be exposed to the world. The risk is too great." Yahiko nodded gently, "I think so too. Nagato cannot leave the Rain Country."

At this time, Bai Ye added: "Secondly, it is best for you not to participate in this diplomatic mission. If something happens to you, the Rain Country will fall into chaos."

Hearing this, Yahiko showed a suspicious look:
"If I don't go, the only ninjas qualified to lead the team to Konoha are you and Konan. Do you want to go to Konoha for a stroll this time?"

Bai Ye shook his head and said, "I'm saying it's best not to go. As long as you prepare in advance, you can still go there. Don't forget that Danzo, who teamed up with Hanzo, is also a ninja of Konoha."

When Danzo's name was mentioned, Yahiko and the others' faces changed.

The frame-up by Danzo and Hanzo made them completely abandon their previous naive ideas. To some extent, they should thank Danzo.

But gratitude aside, the hatred between Danzo and Akatsuki is not so easy to resolve.

At this time, Xiaonan seemed to have thought of something and said, "Danzo and the Fourth Hokage should be political enemies now. Danzo can't attack us in Konoha, which is equivalent to becoming a traitor directly."

"But are you really not going to join the exchange group? Konoha is the most prosperous village."

Bai Ye nodded and said, "I won't participate myself, but I will send my clone to go with you. Although my combat power is not great, I can still give you some advice."

"How about it, am I particularly warm?"

Yahiko and Konan were speechless for a while. After looking at each other, they finally accepted Bai Ye's kindness.

Even if it was an invitation from Senior Brother Minato, they would always remain vigilant, and the best way to prevent the enemy from backstabbing was to bring Bai Ye with them, even if it was just Bai Ye's clone.

In the following time, Yahiko and Byakuya decided the number of people in the exchange group and the departure time.

However, it is not so easy to get the exchange group to take action. We must wait until the situation gradually stabilizes, and we also need the consent of the Fourth Hokage.

……

A month later, the exchange group bound for Konoha left the Hidden Rain Village.

Bai Ye is also one of them, but he deceived Yahiko and Konan, and it was his real body but not his paper clone who joined the team.

The paper clone was just a lie, so that he had a reason to act alone.

He had wanted to visit Konoha for a long time, but an honest visit to the past was not in line with his style, nor did it fit the purpose of his trip.

Yahiko and Konan sincerely wanted to go over and exchange experiences.

If the Fourth Hokage could really listen to their ideas, with the support of Konoha, the ideals of Akatsuki would be easier to achieve.

But Bai Ye is different. He never thought that Konoha would support Akatsuki.

In the past, he tried to stir up conflicts within Konoha and split it into pieces so that they could be incorporated into the Akatsuki organization one by one.

Instead of wasting time among the Konoha talents, it would be better for them to join Akatsuki and shine.

As for how to provoke the conflict, Bai Ye planned to give his old friend a gift. They hadn't communicated through letters for several months, and he missed Senior Danzo so much.

This time he still has to ask Senior Danzo to help him achieve his goal of recruiting talents.

(End of this chapter)