"Those who are willing to believe in these two idiots, there are still many in Konoha, so why don't you try to believe one more time, Nagato... Uncle?" Naruto thought for a moment, it didn't seem like he was taking a loss by calling someone in their thirties 'uncle' when he was fifteen.
"Heh... Uncle... Will someone like me be called uncle? Cough, cough..." Nagato chuckled, then coughed.
"Nagato!" Konan called out worriedly, "Tsunade... Senior, how is Nagato?"
Tsunade withdrew her hands from examining Nagato and said, "The bleeding from his eyes has stopped, but his body is too depleted. It should be Chakra exhaustion. In this condition, an ordinary person would have died long ago. Also, those devices on his back must be removed as soon as possible. Although there aren't many, they are constantly absorbing Chakra. In his current condition, he won't last long."
Nagato said, "Don't worry about me, Konan, it's meaningless now. For so many years, the reason I persisted was to protect you and Yahiko, but I failed to do so back then. Later, that reason became fulfilling Yahiko's wish, but now, I have failed again... Just like what Jiraiya-sensei said when he evaluated himself, I am just an idiot who can't do anything, a complete failure. It wouldn't be bad if someone like me just died like this..."
"No, Nagato, there is still something I want to ask you to help with, and it has to be you," Konan said with a gentle smile.
"What is it? Can I still do it in my current state?" Nagato asked doubtfully.
"Yes, you can. Regarding the topic of 'how to pursue peace' set by Jiraiya-sensei, you, me, and Yahiko undoubtedly submitted a failing answer. Now, I want to see how the Fourth Hokage, who comes from the same lineage as us, will answer the question. That is my wish. Can you wait with me until that day?" Konan looked at him with a smile. I'll give you a reason to live on. I've already lost Yahiko, and I don't want to lose you again. I never want to experience that kind of pain a second time!
Nagato raised his head, his empty eye sockets facing the sky. His eyes were filled with darkness, but a glimmer of light appeared in his heart:
"If it's your wish, then there's no helping it... I... will try to live on..."
"That's good." Konan felt relieved and smiled from the bottom of her heart. "Then, Fourth Hokage... Lord, we are willing to give up all resistance and provide Konoha with as much information as possible. How will Konoha deal with us?"
Jiraiya saw that his two disciples had changed their minds, and a look of joy appeared on his face as he looked at Minato expectantly.
Minato thought for a moment and said, "First, let Nagato stay in Konoha Hospital, and allow Konan to take care of him. Of course, I will leave some restrictions on you. Since you two are very dangerous people, Jiraiya-sensei will be personally responsible for monitoring and guarding you."
"Is that so? Then Nagato and I are willing to go to Konoha with you. Thank you for the Fourth Hokage's kindness." Konan was well aware that this was an extra favor given to them. Rather than saying that Jiraiya-sensei was responsible for guarding them, it was more like protecting and taking care of them. As prisoners, they probably couldn't ask for better treatment.
At this time, Naruto realized that Talk-no-Jutsu still had its uses. Even if his Talk-no-Jutsu wasn't maxed out, the people around him were all talented. This way, he could just be responsible for the preliminary work of Talk-no-Jutsu – beating people down.
Well, I'll just be a brawler in peace!
Minato patted Naruto on the shoulder: "Then, Naruto, get ready to go back!"
"Okay!" Naruto nodded. Well, besides being a brawler, I also have to be a driver.
...
In order to avoid unnecessary riots, Konan took off the Black and Red Cloud Robe and put on the spare robe that Dora A Naruto carried with him. Nagato still had many Black Rods stuck in his back, making it inconvenient to wear clothes. These two had unfortunately met the Akatsuki's law of 'death upon undressing'.
By the way, the black silk stockings and long legs that Konan revealed when she took off her robe were definitely not inferior to Leg Shadow Kurotsuchi!
However, the most exciting thing for these two after arriving in Konoha was Konan handing over her "sincerity" – more than Five Hundred Billion Exploding Tags, shocking the Konoha higher-ups for a whole year. Even if they emptied Konoha's armory, they wouldn't be able to find so many Exploding Tags!
At this time, everyone realized how sincere Konan was when she said she would give up all resistance. This was Five Hundred Billion Exploding Tags. If they were spread out, it would be more than enough to blow up the entire Land of Fire.
The big fat sheep Tsunade almost knelt down to the rich woman. If all these little cuties were exchanged for money, her gambling debts would be nothing! Fortunately, she still had some sense and forcibly shifted her gaze, taking Nagato to get treatment.
Konan said lightly, "I don't need these anymore. Please use them in a suitable place. If possible, I hope this war will not harm the Rain Country as much as possible."
If a certain dead nonagenarian heard this, he would probably be so angry that he would rise from his coffin, right?
Hayate Gekko and Uzuki Yugao, each holding a large scroll behind Minato, swallowed secretly. Now, even their breathing was cautious. If this thing exploded, Konoha would definitely be gone. Five Hundred Billion! Compared to this elder sister, that old man Gennō who buried Exploding Tags everywhere and wanted to blow up Konoha was simply trash!
"I don't think this war will take place in the Rain Country. The Rain Country's location is too easy to besiege. Before the Allied Forces gather, they will most likely transfer, and then come out to fight us after everything is ready. I will continue to send reconnaissance troops to confirm this matter. Even if it really happens in the Rain Country, I will find a way to transfer the civilians in advance. The transportation efficiency of our Konoha is definitely the best in the Shinobi World," Minato said with a smile, patting Naruto on the shoulder.
Naruto raised his head and looked at the sky: I shouldn't have saved that girl named Celia in the first place! Nor should I have learned that Ninjutsu called Flying Thunder God!
Serves you right for being a smart aleck, now you've become the Transportation Captain, at the same level as Chiang Kai-shek.
Konan glanced at Naruto, what an incredible young man, she thought: "Thank you for your understanding, then Nagato and I will await your answer, Senior Brother Minato."
Minato smiled and said, "Ah, I won't let you down!"
...
Just as Minato expected, after Black Zetsu gave the Rinnegan to Obito, they immediately moved their base. The Rain Country had been completely exposed. Before they were ready, they had to hide for a few days, at least until Obito had eye transplant surgery.
——Nowadays, eye transplant surgery requires some basic procedures. Obito doesn't yet have the ability to make the Sharingan or Rinnegan as plug-and-play as a USB drive.
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