The surrounding ninjas looked at Yahiko with astonishment, thinking that this kid had a really unique mindset.
Although the Akatsuki had some reputation in the Land of Rain, they didn't believe a ninja organization of this level could attract Mokgetsu.
With Mokgetsu's current demonstrated strength, he could create a stronger ninja organization in the Land of Rain with just a call to arms.
"The Akatsuki right now isn't enough." Mokgetsu shook his head in refusal.
Now was not the time to join the Akatsuki unless he was planning to take Yahiko as a disciple.
Yahiko felt a bit disappointed, but he hadn't given up hope in his heart, because he believed that as long as he kept working hard, Mokgetsu would eventually recognize him and his Akatsuki.
"The Six Paths Sage once traveled the Ninja World to establish the Ninja Sect. As his successor, I will first travel the Land of Rain. If you agree with my vision, join me, and I will pass on my ninja knowledge to those who acknowledge it," Mokgetsu said, glancing at the crowd.
There were about two hundred ninjas here, and Mokgetsu would be satisfied if seventy remained.
This number of seventy was based on Mokgetsu having already screened them once.
"We are willing to follow," Ike Masaya immediately pulled Kuroda to the front and said.
To him, this was purely an opportunity, such a strong teacher would never come around again if missed.
Other wandering ninjas also expressed their desire to join Mokgetsu in reviving the Ninja Sect.
However, most of them were not aiming to become peace-keeping ninjas, but rather to learn powerful ninjutsu from Mokgetsu.
Except for the Rain Ninjas who wanted to investigate Mokgetsu's information, most of the ninjas in Xiaozhen Village chose to travel the Land of Rain with Mokgetsu.
Yahiko also decided to join this journey, he wanted Mokgetsu to see his determination.
"What about the Akatsuki?" Konan asked helplessly.
"Let them come along, they might even learn some ninjutsu from Uncle Sosuke," Yahiko thought for a moment and replied.
Konan had nothing more to say, Yahiko had obviously made up his mind.
And so, Mokgetsu set off on his journey through the Land of Rain with a team of nearly two hundred ninjas.
Due to the large number of people, the chaotic Land of Rain suddenly became peaceful, as not a single robber appeared before Mokgetsu and his group.
On the first day, Mokgetsu did not talk about any ninja knowledge, but recounted the story of the Six Paths Sage traveling the Ninja World, and no one left the team.
On the second day, Mokgetsu still didn't talk about ninja knowledge, instead, he spoke about the peacekeeping of the Ninja Sect ninja.
On the third day, Mokgetsu still did not teach ninjutsu, gradually leading some ninjas to leave the team.
The ninjas who left felt Mokgetsu had no intention of teaching ninjutsu and didn't want to waste time here.
Starting from the fourth day, the number of ninjas leaving the team gradually increased, although new ninjas joined due to the spread of Mokgetsu's deeds, but not many.
On the fifth day, when they passed by a village with a broken bridge, Mokgetsu used Earth Release to build a sturdy and wide stone bridge for the villagers, who were very grateful and gave some food.
A whole week passed, and Mokgetsu still hadn't taught ninjutsu, more ninjas left the team, and the number kept rising.
"Master Sosuke, even if you don't teach ninjutsu, you could start with some other ninja knowledge, or more people will leave," Ike Masaya advised.
He thought Mokgetsu could teach some small tricks to stabilize people's hearts, currently there was no hope of learning ninjutsu.
In fact, Ike Masaya believed Mokgetsu must have also realized this since Mokgetsu had always shown a profound and enigmatic demeanor.
"Leaving is their freedom," Mokgetsu smiled and gently refused Ike Masaya's kind gesture.
Ike Masaya found it a bit hard to understand why Mokgetsu attracted so many people only to let them leave.
Finding it unclear, Ike Masaya gave up thinking about it, because he had no intention of leaving, believing that Mokgetsu would definitely teach ninjutsu.
This wasn't baseless speculation but a conclusion drawn from being by Mokgetsu's side.
Mokgetsu was truly practicing the Ninja Sect ninja's responsibility, mediating internal conflicts and helping villagers in need.
So Ike Masaya believed Mokgetsu would ultimately fulfill his promise.
Some regretted wasting a week listening to Mokgetsu talk about history, while others were glad they joined the team, Yahiko was one such glad person.
After walking with Mokgetsu for over a week, Yahiko felt that there were indeed many deficiencies in their Akatsuki.
They merely drove away wandering ninjas from the village, whereas Mokgetsu used his own strength to solve many problems for the villagers.
And Mokgetsu didn't simply use ninja power; if it was knowledge he knew, he would choose to resolve the villagers' difficulties with knowledge and impart that knowledge to them.
Mokgetsu didn't leave his name with the villagers he helped, instead, he said he was a ninja of the Ninja Sect.
Because of Mokgetsu's actions, the name "Ninja Sect" began spreading throughout the Land of Rain as they traveled.
Mokgetsu had been traveling the Land of Rain for half a month, and most ninjas who were just there for the novelty had left, leaving behind those who agreed with Mokgetsu's philosophy or those who stayed due to sunk costs.
Those who agreed with Mokgetsu's philosophy acted with him, while other ninjas listened carefully when Mokgetsu lectured.
Recognizing their serious shortcomings, Yahiko frequently asked Mokgetsu various questions.
To Yahiko's surprise, Mokgetsu was almost always able to answer, and his answers were well-founded.