261Puppet CurseAI Model: gemini-3.0-flashChapter 261: Puppet Curse
Edo Tensei.
Nagato knew about it.
When Orochimaru defected and went to Konoha, he killed the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
During the battle, he used Edo Tensei to summon Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, and others.
Although he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, the intelligence sent back by Zetsu noted this point.
To be honest, Nagato looked down on this kind of Ninjutsu that toyed with the dead.
Plus, in his view, even if they were resurrected, they would definitely be no match for him, so he didn't pay it much mind.
But Uzumaki Menma was right.
With Edo Tensei, the Akatsuki Organization could obtain a large number of high-quality fighters for free, and they wouldn't have to worry about betrayal.
Nagato's brow furrowed slightly.
Although his bet with Uzumaki Naruto didn't specify a starting time, there was no doubt that the Tianming Organization was already prepared.
And they hadn't prepared anything.
Time was undoubtedly pressing.
If they had Edo Tensei, it would save them a lot of time.
It was just that Orochimaru couldn't be trusted at all.
Nagato thought back to when Yakushi Kabuto had come earlier seeking cooperation.
Regardless, the Akatsuki Organization held the initiative.
Even if Orochimaru had ulterior motives, with Nagato's strength, it would be hard for him to pose any threat.
The only trouble was Edo Tensei.
If the Akatsuki Organization helped Orochimaru, but he ended up using it against them, that would be terrible.
Nagato snapped out of it and realized he had become indecisive.
He couldn't help but be startled.
It seemed that the battle with Uzumaki Naruto had indeed affected his mindset.
How wonderful it would be to have a healthy body with infinite Chakra.
Even if the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki went all out, he would still have a certain level of confidence.
"I will consider this matter."
The Deva Path Pain spoke after a few seconds of silence.
Uzumaki Menma nodded and said nothing more.
He had already explained the method to Nagato; the rest depended on his own choice.
If they brought Orochimaru along, he could also work on the active achievements related to him.
His only slight concern was that he hoped his main body wouldn't shoot itself in the foot.
If the Akatsuki Organization really accomplished everything in the end, they would lead an army of Edo Tensei and the Allied Shinobi Forces of the Four Great Villages to attack Konoha.
This would be even worse than in the original story.
It would practically be making an enemy of the whole world.
But thinking about it, it was actually quite thrilling.
Who hasn't thought about fighting against fate in their youth?
It's fine; anyway, with so many life-saving abilities, if things fail, he can just run away.
Karen glanced at him.
As a higher-version Shadow Clone, she had a few more thoughts.
She had even thought about how to unite the Four Great Nations.
"Meeting adjourned."
The Deva Path Pain waved his hand for the others to leave, "Tobi, stay."
"Yes."
Everyone responded and exited the hall.
"What is it?"
Obito asked in a flat tone.
"As a partner, shouldn't you do something?"
The Deva Path Pain looked at his mask and asked.
"Does the god who claims to be invincible also have days when he asks for help?"
Obito's voice was neither cold nor warm as he said, "This is truly eye-opening."
"Uchiha Madara!"
The Deva Path Pain's voice rose as he said, "You must understand that the Eye of the Moon Plan is our common goal."
"It hasn't reached the point where I truly need to act yet."
Obito shook his head and said.
Uchiha Madara is lying in a coffin.
It's not like he can just come back to life on his own.
Besides, that old man is still counting on you to sacrifice yourself to resurrect him.
But from the looks of it, you're not willing either.
"Rest assured, when it's time to act, I will."
Obito said finally.
"I hope so."
The Deva Path Pain gave him a cold look and vanished from the spot.
"Just a pawn."
The smile on Obito's face disappeared, and he couldn't help but snort.
He left the hall, returned to his room, and summoned Black Zetsu.
"Do you have a way to control Nagato?"
Obito asked point-blank.
Black Zetsu smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "He possesses the Rinnegan; it's impossible to control him."
This was a lie.
He was deceiving Obito.
If Nagato was the first pawn, then Obito was the second.
How could he possibly tell him such a thing?
If Obito knew, he would inevitably become wary of him.
"This is truly troublesome."
Obito's eyes darted around, and he asked again, "If I let you deal with Uzumaki Naruto, would you be confident?"
"How could I have such ability?"
Black Zetsu sighed and said, "If I did, I wouldn't need the Akatsuki Organization; I could complete the Eye of the Moon Plan all by myself."
Obito didn't know if he was telling the truth, but it wasn't easy to ask further.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps we should cooperate with Orochimaru and have him use Edo Tensei to bring back Uchiha Madara. With his strength, he would surely crush everything."
Black Zetsu raised an eyebrow slightly.
This was originally his final backup plan.
It was even intended to be used against Obito.
He hadn't expected Obito to suggest it himself.
Because once Uchiha Madara was brought back with Edo Tensei, he could break free from control and would possess the Rinnegan.
He would be in his true peak state.
Even if Senju Hashirama were reborn, it would be impossible to defeat him again.
"What Uchiha Madara wants is resurrection through the Rinnegan, not through Edo Tensei. But if a moment of crisis truly arrives, this is the only way."
Black Zetsu thought for a bit and said.
After all, in his heart, Uchiha Madara was only the third pawn.
But the best opportunity to resurrect his mother must be seized.
If he missed this chance, he didn't know how many more years he would have to wait.
More importantly, a high-quality talent like Uchiha Madara only appeared once in a thousand years.
The only unexpected factor was Uzumaki Naruto.
He currently felt the same way Obito did.
If only he had known, he would have killed him when he was born.
But no one could have predicted such a thing.
"Then we can talk to Nagato about cooperating with Orochimaru."
Obito was thoughtful.
He saw that Nagato seemed a bit hesitant.
However, he could also guess the reason.
He could only call it boring.
In his view, as long as the goal was achieved, anything was fine.
Night fell.
After a day of traveling, Konan and Karen had entered the territory of the Land of Fire.
By the campfire, Karen handed the roasted rabbit meat to Konan.
"Thank you."
Although Ninjas could endure hunger, they were far from reaching the realm of immortal fasting.
Konan began to eat slowly and methodically.
The destination for the two of them was the Metropolis of the Land of Fire.
If they wanted to learn about the White Lotus Sect, they naturally had to go to the Metropolis.
The original Wudi City had changed hands, so there was no need to visit it.
Moreover, according to Zetsu's information, the White Lotus Sect Leader, Lord of Heavenless, had reappeared and was now the State Preceptor of the Land of Fire.
After finishing the meal, Karen looked at Konanwith expectant eyes and asked, "Sister Konan, can I sleep with you?"
"...?"
Konan was a bit speechless and shook her head, saying, "You're not a child anymore; you don't need to sleep with me."
"I'm afraid of the dark."
Sadness appeared on Karen's face, "Ever since my parents died, I haven't dared to sleep alone."
Konan was silent, then said after a few seconds, "Then sleep with me."
"Really?"
Surprise flashed in Karen's eyes as she threw herself into Konan's arms and said, "Sister Konan, you're so kind."
Konan patted her head and said nothing more.
Inside the tent.
Karen crawled into the blankets.
"Huh, Sister Konan, your skin feels like paper."
"It is paper."
Konan explained, "It's for safety."
Ever since Yahiko died, she remained vigilant at all times.
Her body's surface was always covered in paper.
If she were attacked, she could immediately counterattack.
Even when sleeping, she wouldn't take it off.
Karen pouted.
The texture wasn't right.
She really was just a paper person.
However, Karen hadn't thought about taking any advantage; she just went to sleep obediently.
The next day, they continued their journey... Narutosimultaneously learned the contents of the Akatsuki Organization's meeting.
The matter with Orochimaru was within expectations.
After all, that was how it went in the original story.
However, the executor wasn't Orochimaru, but Yakushi Kabuto.
It wasn't that Yakushi Kabuto wasn't loyal enough and chose to betray him.
Rather, Orochimaru had already been sealed after successive strikes from the brothers Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi, which was no different from being dead.
Now the situation was different.
Orochimaru was still the one in charge.
To save Uchiha Haru and Uchiha Ki, he would likely be willing to cooperate.
Setting Orochimaru aside, Nagato had set his sights on the Hidden Cloud Village.
This choice was actually not bad.
Although the A-B Combo was very strong, they weren't too much trouble for the Akatsuki Organization.
Whether to save them or not depended on the situation.
If there was something to be gained, Naruto could consider it.
Anyway, he had a mole inside.
After analyzing it, it seemed it didn't matter.
Naruto wandered over to Sasuke's house.
He hadn't originally planned to go in.
But he saw Sakura and the necklace on her chest.
"Is this the First Hokage's necklace?"
Naruto raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Yeah."
Sakura held the necklace and said, "Master said I can inherit the Will of Fire."
"..."
Naruto scratched his head.
Fortunately, she didn't say she was inheriting a dying wish.
Otherwise, he could only smile and type GG.
So after all that, when Tsunade saw him refuse, she went to her apprentice?
As for why she didn't entrust it to Karin.
It was probably because she wasn't a native of Konoha.
Plus, she spent all day only caring about Sasuke; she really wasn't Hokage material.
Naruto opened the gate and saw Sasuke in the courtyard.
"You guys talk; I'll go prepare lunch."
Sakura said with a smile, sounding very much like a housewife.
"Tsunade didn't ask you to be Hokage?"
Naruto asked casually.
"She did, but I didn't agree."
Sasuke stopped the longsword in his hand and said.
"Why?"
"Being Hokage doesn't suit me."
"You certainly have a lot of self-awareness."
Naruto couldn't help but laugh, "Actually, if you wanted to, it wouldn't be impossible. But Sakura is indeed more suitable than you. In the future, whenever you're free, you can just say you're the man who will become the Hokage's husband."
"..."
Sasuke really didn't understand this guy's dry humor.
He tilted his head and asked, "Are you okay?"
What, do you want to eat some Liuliumei?
Naruto suddenly remembered a commercial by Da Mimi.
"Do you want to spar again?"
"How about it?"
"Not interested."
Naruto shook his head and said, "If you're bored, teach Sakura how to fight more. If she becomes Hokage and can't beat others, that would be terrible."
"No need, I'll fight for her."
Sasuke said indifferently.
Good grief.
If Sakura heard those words, she'd probably be overjoyed.
Naruto then suddenly remembered that besides the Yang attribute, Sakura also had Earth and Water.
When Kakashi was Hokage, he was mocked as the Tsuchikage.
Now add Sakura.
The title of Hokage really wouldn't live up to its name.
Even Naruto in the original story, aside from the cheats given by the Six Paths Sage, had always used Wind Release.
Thinking about it this way, Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed the strongest Hokage.
Because he was the only one who actually used Fire.
Interrupted by Naruto like this, Sasuke also forgot about the sparring.
Just then, Sakura called the two of them for lunch.
"Where's Karin?"
Naruto rarely didn't see the other beautiful girl.
Could it be that Sasuke had a change of heart and chose Sakura between the two, so Karin became a red-haired loser?
"Master asked her to stay and help; she plans to hand over the Konoha Hospital to her in the future."
Sakura answered.
Naruto was slightly taken aback.
Why did Tsunade seem like she was entrusting her affairs before death?
Had she finally had enough of the corporate slave life of a Hokage?
It might also be Jiraiya's influence.
She probably wanted to get married and retire.
However, by the time Sakura and Karin were fully trained, it would be a few years later.
By then, let alone Chenxiang saving his mother, maybe the scene where he angrily chops off the head of the wedding-crasher Ōtsutsuki Toneriwould already be over.
Stepping down as Hokage was actually a good thing.
The only uncertainty was whether the lazy Kakashicould still become Hokage.
Because of his interference, he would most likely coast to victory until the finale and become a true winner in life.
Oh wait, he was already a winner in life with a sister, a house, and a kid.
Naruto thought of Kakashi and decided to visit him at his house.
Mainly because he had just been kicked out by his father-in-law.
The door was opened by Hana Rin.
Because Naruto's identity had been exposed, she already knew he was the leader of the Tianming Organization and the White Lotus Sect.
She hesitated for a moment but still called him by his name.
"Good morning, Master's wife."
Naruto didn't think too much of it.
"Come in."
Hana Rin smiled and said.
Kakashi was holding the baby and feeding it.
Using a bottle, of course.
"Kakashi-sensei."
Naruto greeted him, suddenly feeling like he shouldn't have come.
He wasn't a dog; there was no need to come here specifically to eat dog food.
"What brings the famous leader of the Tianming Organization to my place?"
Kakashi joked as soon as he saw him.
There was no malice at all.
He had watched Naruto grow up and was Minato's apprentice; naturally, he was very happy that his master's son had achieved so much.
"Well, it's been a long time since we saw each other."
Naruto paused, then reminded him, "After the Akatsuki Organization fails, they will make a comeback, so you should be more careful usually, sensei."
"I've been staying in Konoha lately; there won't be any problems."
Kakashi didn't care much.
With Konoha plus the Tianming Organization, who would be suicidal enough to barge in?
Besides, he was just a lazy guy; if someone wanted trouble, shouldn't they look for his powerful apprentice first?
Naruto glanced at him, thinking to himself that your old pal certainly won't forget you.
"There seems to be a trace of malice on him."
Kurama suddenly reminded him.
"...?"
A question mark immediately appeared on Naruto's face.
What was this?
A jinx?
He closed his eyes and activated the AshuraCharacter Card.
Sometimes, using one's heart was better for sensing abnormalities.
Inside Kakashi's body in front of him, there was a faint trace of Chakra that didn't belong to him.
"Kakashi-sensei, have you noticed anything unusual lately?"
"No."
Kakashi was stunned upon hearing this, realized something, and asked, "Is there a problem?"
"Wait a moment; I'll go find an expert."
Naruto wasn't yet clear on what kind of Ninjutsu it was inside him, so he didn't say much.
He dragged Tsunade over.
After an examination by the experienced doctor, she said with an uncertain tone, "It looks a bit like the methods of a Puppeteer."
"A Puppeteer?"
When Naruto heard this, he thought it was quite a coincidence.
He then brought Sasori over.
After fumbling around on Kakashi for a bit, Sasori said, "It's the Puppet Curse, a Ninjutsu used by Puppeteers to control puppets. It's quite sophisticated."}
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