Amegakure, due to its unique geographical location at the intersection of three major nations, suffered from constant, endless warfare year after year.
And at some point, a mercenary organization named the Akatsuki organization emerged here.
Led by Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, the members of the Akatsuki organization were highly active, winning the official approval of Amegakure leader Hanzo of the Salamander less than two years after their founding.
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