Takumi didn't let Konan waver for long.
"If this continues, Nagato-senpai's life will be in danger."
Takumi said directly.
"What did you say?"
Konan's eyes widened, and then she looked at Takumi with slight wariness. "Are you planning to...?"
'Could it be that he called me out to capture me as a hostage?'
"It's not what you think."
Takumi quickly waved his hand. "I mean, if this continues, that masked man will definitely harm Nagato-senpai."
Konan breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, if she really fought Takumi, she certainly wouldn't be his match.
Fortunately, things weren't heading in a strange direction.
But her frown still didn't ease.
"You're saying Nagato is in danger?"
The anxiety on Konan's face didn't seem feigned.
After all, Nagato was a companion she had grown up with. The bonds between her, Nagato, and Yahiko were very deep.
Now, hearing that Nagato might be in danger, she would naturally be very worried.
"Konan, do you know the real identity of that masked man?"
Takumi didn't answer, instead asking a question.
"He claims to be Madara, but neither Nagato nor I believe he is."
Konan said decisively. "Compared to when we first met, his voice was too young."
"If it were the real Madara, he would have been around eighty or ninety years old back then, and absolutely couldn't have sounded like a young boy."
Hearing this, Takumi nodded slightly.
This was one of the initial flaws Obito revealed.
Back then, Obito had completely turned dark because of Rin's death and inherited Madara's identity.
But at that time, he was indeed very young.
That kind of youthful voice, one could tell it was very young just by hearing it; pretending to be an old man would be very difficult.
"But we really don't know his real identity."
Konan continued. "Later, because of Yahiko's death, both Nagato and I fell into despair."
"After that, the Akatsuki completely changed."
Speaking of this, her eyes became distant.
It seemed like memories flashed through her eyes.
After a long while, she snapped out of it and continued, "So, who is he really?"
"Although he is not Madara, he is indeed a member of the Uchiha Clan."
Takumi said slowly. "His name is Uchiha Obito. In terms of age, he is even a few years younger than you."
"What?!"
Konan's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.
"Uchiha Obito? Who exactly is he?"
She then frowned. "I've never heard that name before."
"It's normal that you haven't heard of him."
Takumi continued. "Because he died in battle when he was only eleven years old."
"Died in battle?"
Konan's frown deepened. "Are you saying he faked his death and defected?"
"No."
Takumi shook his head. "At least, the people present at the time, including himself, all thought he was doomed."
"Then what happened?"
Konan looked completely confused.
"Because someone saved him."
Takumi said.
"Saved him? Could it be...?"
Konan realized what Takumi meant, and her eyes widened slightly.
"That's right, Uchiha Madara."
Takumi confirmed the guess in her mind. "Uchiha Madara saved him and healed his injuries."
"I see. So that's why he claims to be Uchiha Madara?"
Konan said thoughtfully. "Is Uchiha Madara still alive now? Is he actually an envoy of Uchiha Madara?"
"Uchiha Madara is dead."
Takumi shook his head. "Even someone as powerful as Uchiha Madara has a limited lifespan."
"However, he had long since formulated a plan for his own resurrection."
Konan's eyes widened again. "Resurrection?"
"In this plan, Nagato-senpai is the most critical element."
Takumi said.
"The Rinnegan!"
Konan immediately understood.
The Rinnegan, the legendary eyes of the Sage of Six Paths.
But even she didn't know that the Rinnegan possessed the ability to revive others.
"In fact, the Rinnegan is truly worthy of being the strongest of the Three Great Dojutsu."
Takumi said with emotion. "As long as there's enough Chakra, it can revive countless people, but the cost is the user's own life."
"It's a life-for-life technique, and can only be used once in a lifetime."
"I see."
Konan narrowed her eyes.
After listening to Takumi say so much, she completely understood their situation.
The so-called Akatsuki was completely a plaything in someone else's plan.
And they thought they were achieving some lofty ideal.
'No way!'
'I had to tell Nagato about this, we absolutely couldn't let the other side's plan succeed.'
She turned to leave, but Takumi was quick and grabbed her.
With a slight pull, he actually pulled the caught-off-guard Konan into his arms.
Konan felt the world spin, and then saw Takumi's face very close to hers.
Her pretty face immediately flushed red.
"I know you're anxious, but don't be."
Takumi said softly, so as not to disturb the two sleeping women in the room.
Otherwise, this situation would be hard to explain.
"Mm, I'm not anxious."
Panicked, Konan randomly said whatever came to mind. At this moment, her mind was a complete blank, having lost all ability to think.
Just moments ago, she was thinking about telling Nagato the truth.
Now, who was Nagato?
"Before we have complete certainty, we absolutely cannot alert the enemy."
Takumi whispered softly in Konan's ear.
The breath from his mouth brushed against her ear, making her body tingle uncontrollably.
"Mm~"
She couldn't even help but let out a soft moan.
Takumi was stunned for a moment, then watched as a blush instantly dyed Konan's entire face red, even her neck turning completely flushed.
He hadn't expected Konan to be so sensitive.
So much so that Konan struggled and broke free from his embrace.
He futilely grabbed at the air, but Konan had already run three meters away, lowering her head, not daring to look at him.
"Um, let me continue."
Takumi quickly changed the subject. Although he wouldn't have minded something happening, there were still two women in the room.
He could only secretly regret that the timing wasn't right.
"Obito's strength is considerable. Although Nagato's Rinnegan is also very powerful, he may not necessarily be a match for Nagato."
"His strength is indeed very mysterious, but Nagato's strength is certainly not weak."
Konan, however, had full confidence in Nagato.
Takumi could understand that.
The power of the Rinnegan was indeed very impressive.
And Obito had always remained very mysterious, not revealing much of his strength.
But that wasn't all Takumi wanted to say.
"Obito is not alone."
Takumi said slowly. "In the Akatsuki, there are people who know his hidden identity. They will likely side with Obito and oppose you."
"Who are they?"
Konan frowned, a flash of killing intent in her eyes.
"Uchiha Itachi, Hoshigaki Kisame, and Zetsu."
Takumi one by one revealed the names.
These were already the vast majority of the remaining Akatsuki's members.
Sure enough.
He saw Konan's frown deeply, obviously this was beyond her expectations.