Jiraiya-sensei is an idiot.
This viewpoint is unanimously agreed upon by Jiraiya's disciples.
In their hearts, there is no lack of respect for that silly teacher, but it truly doesn't stop them from being annoyed by their teacher's frequent simple mistakes.
"You mean..."
Nagato frowned, still wanting to reject this proposal: "Do you want us to use lies to deceive Jiraiya-sensei? I can't do such a thing..."
Yes.
Nagato is not someone who is good at lying.
In fact, Nagato is not even someone who is good at hiding his own emotions.
Even when Jiraiya mistakenly thought Yahiko was still alive, Nagato didn't admit to Yahiko being alive; he even bluntly stated Yahiko was dead. He isn't someone adept at deception; it's difficult enough for him to manage hiding something.
"Nagato won't lie."
Konan's brow also furrowed.
Akihara Kagura glanced at the emaciated Nagato in the wheelchair and said softly, "Don't worry. When you meet him, I'll speak on your behalf..."
"What do you plan to do?"
Konan looked at Akihara Kagura, slightly distrustful of her junior apprentice brother: "If you help us, won't Jiraiya-sensei suspect you?"
"Absolutely not."
Akihara Kagura was very confident in himself.
"Alright."
Nagato and Konan agreed.
Because the two had very few ties in this world, apart from the deceased Yahiko, there was only the teacher who took care of them for three years.
If just meeting this teacher can slightly put him at ease, it would indeed be beneficial for the Akatsuki Organization.
"Oh right."
Akihara Kagura reminded them again: "As for my identity, it's best not to let more people know. Before we go to meet Jiraiya-sensei, you should send Orochimaru to The Hidden Sand Village, and during the meeting, reveal Orochimaru's whereabouts to Jiraiya-sensei..."
"In this way..."
"After you meet, Jiraiya-sensei will have no interest in staying in the Land of Rain to investigate the Akatsuki Organization's situation and will definitely rush to The Hidden Sand Village to thwart Orochimaru's conspiracy."
"..."
Nagato and Konan felt a jolt in their hearts.
The scheming of this fellow apprentice was somewhat terrifying!
If they really followed what he said, Jiraiya-sensei would certainly no longer have any desire to linger in the Land of Rain and would likely rush to the Hidden Sand Village immediately!
"Hmph..."
Uchiha Obito had long been aware of Akihara Kagura's schemes and was not surprised at all, as this youngster was merely a future pawn to help collect the Tailed Beasts.
"I'm leaving."
Akihara Kagura waved goodbye to them and vanished from the spot through teleportation.
"That kid's personality is very extreme."
Uchiha Obito spoke after Akihara Kagura disappeared: "Once that kid becomes Hokage, he will definitely initiate the Fourth Ninja World War, which will affect our plans."
"..."
Nagato and Konan remained silent.
Could it be that this guy was really angered by Akihara Kagura's words, and because he couldn't become Hokage, he's now jealous of Akihara Kagura, who's able to inherit Konoha's Hokage position?
"I'm going to continue recruiting people."
"You all focus on managing the Land of Rain's matters."
Uchiha Obito ignored their thoughts, as the Mangekyo Sharingan in his eyes formed a Space-Time Vortex, causing his body to disappear from the spot.
"This guy..."
Konan's expression was heavy, and she muttered, "We must think of a way to counter his Space-Time Ability. This fellow is too dangerous in both personality and ability."
"Konan."
Nagato shook his head, signaling to his companion not to worry, and he started talking about the junior disciple he met today: "Let's go back and prepare first, then go see Jiraiya-sensei."
The new base of the Akatsuki Organization.
This base is certainly not as good as the original one.
However, Red Sand Sasori managed to organize it neatly, even planting some monitoring puppet parts in key places.
Of course.
Red Sand Sasori can't be considered a true workaholic.
The true workhorse of the Akatsuki Organization is Kakuzu, this veteran from the early Ninja Village era, who leaves the base in the morning to fulfill commission requests and also collect new hearts because the ones formerly gathered with Earth Grudge Fear were destroyed one by one by Akihara Kagura.
Furthermore.
The most leisure person was Orochimaru.
A few days ago on the battlefield, Orochimaru was left behind by Akatsuki Organization members to act as a decoy. They didn't expect this guy to actually survive and return.
Fortunately, the Akatsuki Organization members have no conscience.
Orochimaru also knew these people were not decent folks and didn't bother to criticize them, opting instead to continue staying within the Akatsuki Organization and waiting for a chance to seize the Rinnegan.
Unfortunately.
Since returning, Orochimaru hasn't seen Nagato.
Red Sand Sasori and Kakuzu stood by Konan's side, and Orochimaru didn't think he could prevail, so he continued to immerse himself in experiments to pass the time.
Deep within the base.
A golem statue-like figure still stood tall.
Nagato and Konan returned with Deva Path Pain to oversee the Akatsuki Organization again, and none could be a match for Pain within the organization.
Deva Path Pain summoned everyone and announced a new commission task following Akihara Kagura's outlined plan: "There's a commission task to assassinate The Hidden Sand Village's Fourth Kazekage Rasa. You have no issue with this task, do you, Sasori?"
"Rasa?"
Red Sand Sasori acted as if knowing nothing.
This S-Class Traitorous Ninja from The Hidden Sand Village nodded in agreement with the task to assassinate the Kazekage, not caring much as he agreed to the task: "The Magnet Release ability of Rasa to manipulate gold dust is quite interesting; seems like I could gain an intriguing new puppet."