Not long after Kisame killed Sasori.
At least, it looked like Sasori had been killed.
White Zetsu, who had been observing the entire battle from outside the Battlefield, came before Black Zetsu.
He relayed all the information he had seen to Black Zetsu.
Black Zetsu's round eyes had no discernible gaze, but his tone was somewhat stern as he asked,
"Why were you able to return?"
It wasn't the first time he had tried to monitor Uchiha Tomoki; after all, an Uchiha who wasn't an Indra Chakra reincarnation yet could be so strong.
There was no reason not to attract Black Zetsu's attention, and without Obito's knowledge, Black Zetsu had also attempted to send White Zetsu to monitor Uchiha Tomoki.
It wasn't that Black Zetsu wanted to deal with Uchiha Tomoki, but rather that he wanted to understand Uchiha Tomoki more as a person, to see if there was a possibility of cooperation.
Yes, that's right. Obito's repeated failures made Black Zetsu plan for multiple contingencies; if he couldn't beat him, he could join him.
No matter who joined whom, at least to some extent, they would be on the same side.
It's just that none of them had ever succeeded; like before, they had all mysteriously disappeared.
White Zetsu, naturally, couldn't explain why.
Knowing that White Zetsu wasn't very bright, Black Zetsu didn't trouble him and simply said,
"Alright, I understand. Go tell Obito the information!"
After White Zetsu left, Black Zetsu fell into contemplation. Was Uchiha Tomoki planning to make contact with him?
Obito felt a bit speechless after hearing White Zetsu's report.
Kisame, you really aren't smart. I sent you to monitor Uchiha Tomoki, not to work hard for him!
Obito had originally planned to have Kisame join the Akatsuki Organization after the Tailed Beast capture plan officially began. Compared to that, Uchiha Tomoki's side was just a minor, opportunistic move.
Obito looked at the White Zetsu in front of him and said,
"Come closer, lean in!"
White Zetsu obediently came before Obito, who didn't hesitate and immediately used Kamui to absorb White Zetsu.
Afterward, Obito summoned a new White Zetsu.
"I've received information that Sasori has been killed by Uchiha Tomoki. Give this information to Nagato!"
"Understood, Lord Madara."
White Zetsu then sank into the ground and departed.
Inside a high tower in Hidden Rain Village.
Konan spoke to a figure with Yahiko's face.
"Pain, Sasori has been killed by Uchiha Tomoki."
"Understood."
Deva Path Pain replied very indifferently.
Meanwhile, inside a secluded house, the emaciated Nagato was constantly developing his Rinnegan.
Konoha, Uchiha, it's coming soon!
As long as I fully master this power of the Six Paths Sage, I will become a god!
By then, no matter who it is, they will fear this power!
Nagato's self-indulgence didn't last too long, because Konan from the Deva Path spoke up.
"Pain, we need new members. Here is some recent intelligence worth noting."
Konan controlled the paper to float in front of Pain.
Deva Path Pain took the paper and began to examine it.
"...A mysterious cult has appeared in the Land of Hot Water, said to be able to master the power of immortality, but according to intelligence, it is still in the experimental stage and has not been fully mastered..."
"...Traces of the Konoha rogue Ninja Orochimaru found in Grass Country..."
"...Traces of the Hidden Mist rogue Ninja Suikazan Fuguki found in Tea Country..."
"...Traces of the Hidden Mist rogue Ninja Biwa Jūzō found in River Country..."
After reading all the content, Pain slowly said,
"Just keep an eye on the Land of Hot Water. We'll see after they succeed!"
"As for the other guys, keep tabs on them. Recently, I discovered a powerful ocular jutsu in the Rinnegan. Once I fully master it, I will personally go to recruit them!"
Konan looked at Deva Path Pain's expressionless face, staring into those cold eyes, as if trying to see the person behind them.
"Nagato, don't be too anxious. We still have time. The Eight-Tails' revival is still a few years away!"
Ever since Yuuki killed Killer Bee, the Akatsuki Organization had intensified its surveillance over the entire Land of Lightning, as wild Tailed Beasts were much easier to deal with than Jinchuriki.
As for the Eight-Tails, Yuuki was also curious if it could truly be revived, especially since Yuuki had received the Hellfire reward from the Eight-Tails.
It was also a test for Yuuki to determine exactly what the Tailed Beasts, divided by the Six Paths Sage from the Ten-Tails, truly were.
After Konan expressed her concern for Nagato, Deva Path Pain continued to stare at Konan indifferently, without a word.
Only in that hidden room, a barely audible voice sounded.
"Thank you, Konan!"
Thank you for always being by my side, thank you for always being willing to believe in me!
In a small town in River Country.
A Shadow Clone appeared here. After leaving the team, the Shadow Clone did not return to Konoha at all.
After having Riko hand over Sasori's regeneration core to Mitsuba, the Shadow Clone quickly left the Land of Fire.
As a Shadow Clone, after wandering around River Country for a few days, he quickly grew bored.
After all, the Ninja World was truly backward, and as a Shadow Clone, he couldn't even enjoy delicious food. At this moment, he couldn't help but miss the prosperity of Konoha.
Besides, he had no money on him and spent all day wandering the streets, quickly growing tired of it.
The days of sleeping rough every night were not as comfortable as the Shadow Clone imagined, and wandering the Ninja World was not as romantic as he had expected.
The Shadow Clone was considering whether to release the jutsu, as a life that couldn't be enjoyed, no matter how long, held no joy.
Just then, the commotion at a nearby stall caught the Shadow Clone's attention.
It was a stall selling steamed buns and other food, and what attracted the Shadow Clone's attention was a middle-aged man.
This middle-aged man was dressed like a Ninja, wearing a blue, almost black, combat uniform and a grayish-white standard Ninja vest.
His white hair was very flowing, but the Shadow Clone could tell it was fake at a glance.
The Ninja took a full ten servings of steamed buns, packed them, and was about to leave.
The vendor stopped him and said,
"Sir Ninja, you haven't paid yet. The lord of the city will issue a warrant for troublesome Ninja. If you plan to dine and dash, aren't you afraid of being wanted?"
The Ninja showed no intention of paying and pointed to a book next to the vendor's position.
"Do you know what that is?"
"Of course, I know. This is my favorite classic!"
"Then do you know who I am?"
"I don't know who you are, but no matter who it is, no one gets a free meal!"
The Ninja began to shake his head, his wig almost falling off, but he managed to stop it in time.
"Listen carefully, I am one of the unconquerable Sannin, the White-Haired Child, the Toad Sage, Lord Jiraiya!"
The vendor, who had been watching the Ninja with a look of anticipation, wondering what trick he would pull, had his eyes light up after hearing the last sentence.
"You are Lord Jiraiya?! Do you want more steamed buns? I still have some!"
"Hahaha! Thank you, kind person, but I don't need any more."
"Ah! Lord Jiraiya, could you please sign this book!"
"Hahaha! No problem!"
The middle-aged Ninja then began to sign the book the vendor presented, while the vendor kept asking when new works would be published.
The middle-aged Ninja kept saying "soon, soon," and after signing, he left under the vendor's reluctant gaze.
The Shadow Clone also saw the middle-aged Ninja's face. One couldn't say it was very similar; they were almost unrelated.
That small handlebar mustache, the rugged face, the only thing somewhat related was that he had drawn two streaks of war paint under his eyes, and his forehead protector was homemade, not from any Ninja Village the Shadow Clone knew.
The Shadow Clone, who had taken in the entire scene, had his eyes light up.
I can also use my fame!
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