Chapter 95: Akatsuki Behind-the-Scenes Meeting, Who is the Ultimate Villain!
At this moment, Obito was filled with confusion and unease, because no matter how he scrutinized that mysterious person named Byakuya, he could not see through his true face or inner thoughts.
However, what caused him fear was that the other party seemed to be able to see through everything about him, including those deep-seated, unknown secrets hidden at the bottom of his heart.
This feeling of being completely seen through was simply a great humiliation for Obito, who was the mastermind behind the scenes, and it was something he absolutely could not tolerate.
Just then, news came from Black Zetsu that Pain and Konan had arrived.
They looked around and found that Uchiha Madara had not yet appeared; Konan couldn't help but frown slightly, her face showing a look of doubt.
She couldn't help but speak up and ask, "What exactly happened with Madara? Why would he summon us to gather so abruptly?"
Clearly, in Konan's heart, she had never truly regarded "Uchiha Madara" as one of their own.
Facing Konan's question, Pain only responded indifferently, "The specific situation is currently unclear, but once he arrives, the answer will naturally be known."
Having said that, the two fell into silence, quietly waiting for Uchiha Madara's appearance.
Pain's expressionless face was like a sculpture as he spoke in a cold and flat tone.
Since Madara's hurried departure last time, Pain knew that something must have happened.
However, it seemed that Uchiha Madara did not want to share that news with them at the time.
But Pain didn't sense anything wrong either, because even they wouldn't completely trust Madara.
Even though that guy taught him how to use the Rinnegan.
One must always be wary of others!
Just then, Black Zetsu was seen walking slowly with steady steps, with Obito following closely behind him.
The figures of the two gradually became clear before Pain and Konan.
"Pain," Black Zetsu spoke first, breaking the silence.
Hearing the call, Pain raised his head slightly, his gaze calmly looking at Black Zetsu and Obito.
Immediately after, Konan's cold voice rang out: "Speak, what is the purpose of calling us here this time!"
Her words were concise and clear, yet they revealed a hint of unquestionable authority.
That was, Pain was the true leader of the Akatsuki Organization.
It was just that Obito was too lazy to bother with such trivial matters at this time.
After saying this, Konan's gaze did not move away from "Madara," but continued to stare at him intently, as if waiting for him to provide a reasonable answer.
At the same time, Pain's gaze gradually became sharp.
Standing to the side, Black Zetsu observed this scene calmly, occasionally casting his gaze toward Pain; he was currently the person who least wanted the two of them to fall out.
Whether it was Obito or Pain.
If either one was missing, it would be difficult to carry out the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan.
However, since Black Zetsu didn't step forward to say anything, he must have held the same view or quietly allowed this situation to occur.
Just then, Obito's voice rang out: "The hidden pawn I left in the Hidden Mist Village was actually dealt with by someone!"
The speaker was none other than the masked Madara; at this moment, his face hidden beneath the mask appeared exceptionally gloomy, as if a storm was about to break.
However, when he uttered these words, Pain and Konan, who were on the side, were full of confusion and bewilderment.
Because as for what the hidden pawn Madara had placed in the Hidden Mist Village actually was, the two of them were completely ignorant.
Seeing this, Black Zetsu, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke up: "The specific situation is like this: previously, Obito had successfully used Genjutsu to control the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, and attempted to use this opportunity to secretly gather the power of the Three-Tails."
Hearing this, Pain immediately seemed to understand something.
A secret matter such as Obito covertly controlling the Fourth Mizukage—if it weren't for Black Zetsu's timely explanation, Pain might not have even believed Obito.
However, no one noticed that Konan, standing behind, looked at Obito with an increasingly wary gaze.
"Since you could control the Fourth Mizukage, how could you fail?"
At the mention of this, Obito became even angrier.
"That person's strength is too great; a mere Fourth Mizukage was simply no match for him."
"I personally took a trip to the Hidden Mist Village this time."
"I see!!"
Pain finally had a sudden realization.
It turned out that the reason Obito's expression changed instantly during the previous meeting was because of the upheaval in the Hidden Mist Village.
However, Pain didn't take it to heart either.
When the Akatsuki Organization was being rebuilt, he already knew.
Everyone who joined the Akatsuki had a different purpose.
But as long as they followed the Akatsuki's policies.
Pain wouldn't pay too much attention.
Even though Uchiha Itachi was suspected of being a spy, Pain still agreed to his joining.
Even the Uchiha Obito in front of him was the same.
As long as their temporary goals remained the same, Pain wouldn't say much.
"How is that guy's strength?"
Pain asked curiously; since Madara had already fought him.
He must have a general understanding of his strength.
"Terrifying!"
Obito only gave those three simple words.
To this, Pain and Konan did not show much shock.
They had seen many powerful Ninjas in the Ninja World over the years.
"But he's only in his early teens!"
Obito's next sentence was the key point.
"Early teens? Madara, what kind of joke are you playing!"
Konan's expression tightened, as if she had heard some kind of joke.
"I am not joking!"
Obito wished he were joking, but the facts were right there.
How could he argue otherwise!
"To be able to kill a Kage-level expert at the age of just over ten!"
Konan didn't even dare to imagine it now.
When they were that age, they were probably still apprenticing and learning skills.
After all, their Hidden Mist Village wasn't like the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Where children are naturally sent to the Ninja Academy once they reach the right age.
So the age at which Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan began learning Ninjutsu was already quite late.
"Furthermore, the most critical point is that the Three-Tails has fallen into the other party's hands."
"If our plan is to continue, the Three-Tails is indispensable!"
Obito emphasized the seriousness of the matter.
After all, without the Three-Tails, both Pain's plan and his own plan would become nothing but talk on paper.
"In that case, the Tailed Beast capture plan should be moved forward!"
Pain decided after thinking for a long time.
Delay brings trouble.
First, a genius Hokage appeared in Konoha Village.
And now the Hidden Mist Village also shows signs of rising.
This could be said to have a great impact on the Akatsuki's next plans.
So Pain decided to start the Tailed Beast capture plan early.
"Let's leave the matter of the Three-Tails for last."
"We will fight for the Three-Tails after we have captured the other Tailed Beasts!"
Pain's plan was perfect.
First, divide the forces to capture those relatively weaker Tailed Beasts.
Wait until the end to gather and capture high-level Tailed Beasts like the Three-Tails and Nine-Tails.
This both ensured efficiency and avoided difficult situations.
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