"Leader, this is what Lord Hanzo asked me to give to you after the battle," explained the Rain Village's Anbu.
Mokgetsu took the Scroll and placed it in his Ninja Pouch, then performed Hand Seals to cast Medical Ninjutsu on Hanzo.
Under the effect of the Yang Attribute Chakra, the wounds on Hanzo's body gradually healed.
Although Mokgetsu's Medical Ninjutsu couldn't bring Hanzo back to life, it could make him look more presentable.
Seeing this, the surrounding Rain Ninja seemed to gain some understanding, as if they grasped a bit of Hanzo's intention.
"Take Senior Hanzo to arrange his remains, and also have someone clean up the traces here," Mokgetsu instructed the Rain Village's Anbu.
Then Mokgetsu looked at the other Rain Ninja, "I know everyone's feelings might be uncomfortable right now, but there are many matters we need to handle. There will be a meeting in half an hour, and everyone must attend."
The Rain Ninja brought by Hanzo were not ordinary Rain Ninja; they were all Jonin and held key positions in the Rain Village, constituting its management layer.
"As you command, Lord Sosuke," one of the Rain Ninja said after adjusting his emotions.
During the second unrestricted lecture, he followed Hanzo to Six Paths City for the lessons, developing a good impression of Sosuke.
Hanzo's death pained him, but he did not hate Sosuke.
Because in his view, this was not a battle for fame and fortune; it was Hanzo's succession ceremony, and Sosuke was the chosen successor.
The remaining Rain Ninja echoed the sentiment, with no one choosing to be antagonistic.
On one hand, Hanzo had long since prepared them mentally for this, and on the other, having Sosuke as the Rain Village leader was something they could accept.
Because Sosuke was a Ninja of the Land of Rain who had continually worked for the peace of the Land of Rain and had achieved results.
This was one of the most important reasons; everyone could see the genuine intent behind Sosuke and the Ninja Sect's actions for the betterment of the Land of Rain.
Perceiving that the Rain Ninja were not hostile toward him, Mokgetsu nodded internally.
Although these Rain Ninja were considered weaklings that Mokgetsu could easily kill, management couldn't rely solely on killing.
Since he had just taken over the Rain Village, if he went on a killing spree, who would manage it? The entire Rain Village would fall into chaos.
Mokgetsu, along with Nagato, headed to the Rain Ninja's office building, stopping at the leader's exclusive office.
He pushed open the wooden door of the office and examined its layout and design.
Aside from some features unique to the Land of Rain, nothing about the office particularly impressed Mokgetsu; it was just an ordinary office.
"Didn't expect things to turn out this way; I shouldn't have dissuaded Yahiko last night," Nagato sighed.
For the Ninja Sect, this outcome was perfect.
Mokgetsu not only became the leader of the Rain Village, but Hanzo and the other former high-ups of the Rain Village died, allowing Mokgetsu to consolidate the village's power without resistance.
Before coming, Nagato didn't expect things to progress so smoothly.
He had imagined that Hanzo and Shimura Danzo might besiege Mokgetsu, or that Hanzo might deploy the Rain Village's Ninja Squad against him, but never considered that Hanzo would admit defeat and pass the leader's position to Mokgetsu.
After all, Hanzo had previously lured them into a trap under the guise of cooperation, making it hard for Nagato to imagine Hanzo's character.
"What about Yahiko?" Mokgetsu asked, pulling out an office chair to sit down.
"He wanted to come with us to the Rain Village to see Hanzo," Nagato explained.
If Yahiko were here, even without communication, Nagato felt that Yahiko seeing this version of Hanzo would be worthwhile.
"Notify him to come over now," Mokgetsu said, pulling out the Scroll from his Ninja Pouch.
There's still a chance to see the remains one last time, but in the future, it will only be possible to look at photos during grave visits.
Nagato agreed with Mokgetsu's reasoning, nodded, and went out to contact the Ninja Sect.
Mokgetsu opened the Scroll and began to carefully examine its contents.
"Sosuke, by the time you read this Scroll, I will already be dead."
Mokgetsu sighed quietly. Perhaps, Hanzo had already had a death wish when he approached the Ninja Sect.
Therefore, he did not accept any of the opportunities they offered.
"You need not harbor any emotions over this, I merely wish to make you aware of one thing: the heavy burden of the Land of Rain can only be borne by you."
"Although you are now the leader of the Rain Village, I must remind you not to merge the Rain Village with the Ninja Sect for the time being, as it would provoke the Five Great Ninja Villages."
Mokgetsu showed an expression of agreement, aligning with his thoughts.
His system was a teacher system, not a Ninja Sect prosperity system; rushing the merge would do more harm than good.
By keeping them separate, both the Ninja Sect and the Rain Village remain under his control, with only minor inconveniences like administrative matters.
Merging would lead to different consequences; in the eyes of other Ninja forces, the Land of Rain would become tougher and more potent.
The current structure of the Ninja World consists of the Five Great Countries, established through multiple battles amongst the Five Great Ninja Villages, dividing the Ninja World's interests.
The rise of the Land of Rain would certainly challenge the current structure, leading to inevitable suppression.
"You can falsely claim I am still alive, and with effective espionage, this should remain undisclosed for several years."
Mokgetsu pondered this suggestion and decided to hold off discussing it until the meeting.
He did not plan to hold a grand funeral for Hanzo but also didn't intend just to bury him in any random pit.
Mokgetsu wanted to conduct Hanzo's funeral following the standard specifications for a Rain Village leader, although this would make espionage more challenging.