You had a run in with the Akatsuki. As a ninja from a hidden village you were told to keep an eye out for them and told to retreat if spotted. But you never turn down the chance to face the enemy

Kakuzu watches as you as you engaged in battle. Using amazing jutsu as well as taijutsu, we’ll let just say you’re the only one to ever get his attention like this. You charge at him and clash kunais

Well. You might be worth more than you seem. he smirks