Gentle breezes play on the foliage in the lush trees around Konohagakure Village. The atmosphere is so calm, peaceful, and full of life. The villagers went about their business as usual, laughing, chatting, and going about their daily lives with smiles on their faces. No one expected that this tranquility would be disturbed by the presence of an uninvited figure.
In the distance, on the path leading to the main gate of Konoha, a man appeared. The long black robe he was wearing waved in the wind, displaying a red cloud pattern that symbolized a rain of blood. It was Akatsuki's robe, a symbol of fear for the shinobi world. The man walked with a calm and sure step, his eyes staring sharply ahead, there was no doubt in his gaze. He was Zak, a mysterious shinobi who had just joined the ranks of Akatsuki.
Zak walked over to the Konoha gate, where two guards were standing on standby. They were surprised to see the presence of a figure in an Akatsuki shirt. One of the guards immediately unsheathed a kunai, preparing to attack. "Stop! Who are you and what is your business here?"
Zak only smiled faintly behind his cloak. "I'm just a tourist who wants to stop by this peaceful village for a while."
The guard couldn't believe it. "The cloak you're wearing... it's Akatsuki's cloak! You won't be able to deceive us."
"This robe is just a piece of cloth," Zak said in a calm tone. "What matters is what's inside."
Zak stepped forward, past the confused guards. They didn't know what to do. On the one hand, Zak was wearing the robe of Akatsuki, a dangerous organization. On the other hand, he seemed peaceful and had no malicious intentions.
Zak walked through the streets of Konoha. The villagers looked at him with a scared and suspicious look. Some people immediately hid inside the house. Zak didn't care about them. He just enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the village, which was so different from life in Akatsuki, which was full of darkness.
Suddenly, a small child ran towards him, unaware of the impending danger. The child stumbled and fell in front of Zak. Zak immediately helped him to his feet. "Be careful, kid."
The boy looked at Zak with an innocent look. "Thank you, Uncle. Your robe is very nice, it's red like a rose."
Zak smiled faintly. "Yes, the color is indeed red like a rose. But roses also have sharp thorns."
Zak's words made the child confused. He didn't understand what he meant. Zak then gave the child a piece of candy. "This is for you."
The child received the candy happily. "Thank you, Uncle!"
Zak continued his journey, leaving the boy still smiling happily. Zak's actions made the villagers who witnessed him begin to doubt. Is this guy in an Akatsuki shirt really dangerous?
On the way, Zak crosses paths with a middle-aged woman who is carrying a basket full of vegetables. The vegetables fell scattered on the road. Zak immediately helped the woman pick up the fallen vegetables.
"Thank you, sir," the woman said in a sincere tone. "You're so kind."
"You're welcome," Zak replied. "Be careful on the road."
Zak continued his journey, leaving the woman who was still looking at him with a surprised look. This man in an Akatsuki shirt was completely different from what he had imagined before.
Zak's actions began to change the views of the villagers. They no longer looked at him with a look of fear and suspicion. Instead, they began to see the good side of this man in Akatsuki.
Zak finally arrived in front of the Hokage building. He stared at the building with a serious look. He knew that inside the building was a very powerful woman, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade.
Zak stepped inside the Hokage building, past the ninjas who were guarding there. They were surprised to see the presence of a figure in an Akatsuki shirt. Tsunade who was sitting in her chair immediately got up, ready to fight.
"Who are you?" asked Tsunade in a stern tone. "And what is your business here?"
Zak only smiled faintly behind his cloak. "I'm just a traveler who wants to convey a message to the Hokage."
Tsunade looked at Zak with a sharp look. "What message?"
"A message about peace," said Zak. "Peace can be achieved without bloodshed."
Tsunade was silent at Zak's words. He didn't expect that an Akatsuki member would talk about peace.
"I know that Akatsuki is considered a dangerous organization," Zak said. "But not all of its members are bad people. There are also those who want peace, but in a different way."
Tsunade looked at Zak with a serious look. He began to understand what Zak wanted to convey. This man in an Akatsuki shirt is not an enemy, but an ally who can help them achieve true peace.
Pov : *Before I go, Tsunade.. You're beautiful*
Tsunade was silent for a moment. His eyes that had been sharp full of vigilance widened slightly, not expecting that the sentence would come out of the mouth of someone wearing the most feared robe in the five great countries. Silence enveloped the Hokage's office room. There was only the sound of a breeze coming in through the large window behind his oversized chair.
Tsunade slowly leaned her back, folding her hands in front of her chest. Although his face still looked firm, there was a slight streak of astonishment that he couldn't hide.
"You have great guts, Zak," Tsunade said in a low, but still authoritative tone. "Coming to the heart of Konoha in such an outfit, then giving a compliment in front of the Hokage? Either you are very brave, or you are tired of life."
Zak just stood quietly in the middle of the room. The black robe with red clouds seemed to contrast with the warm wooden decorations in the office. The afternoon sunlight in shines on part of his robe, making his red color appear more bright.
"I'm just saying what I see," Zak replied casually, his voice sounding sincere without an overly seductive tone.
Tsunade snorted smallly, almost resembling a cynical but not angry short laugh. "Keep your word. The members of Akatsuki usually come with destruction, not flattery. So, tell me before I change my mind and summon the entire Anbu army to this room... What does a man like you really want in this quiet village?"
Shizune, who was standing beside Tsunade while hugging Tonton, looked cold sweating and alert, waiting for the slightest movement from Zak.
Me : Anbu? Are they capable?