Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.
Due to suddenly having to manage the entire Land of Lightning, Kumogakure was naturally much more chaotic and busy than before.
Everyone on the streets seemed to be rushing to and fro, extremely busy.
The entire Village was like a wound-up clock, with urgency etched on everyone's faces, as if they were racing against time.
Outside the Village.
Amidst the swirling clouds, on a desolate cliff, there was a recessed cave.
The emaciated Nagato sat in a wheelchair, the Six Paths of Pain guarded him like bodyguards, while Konan and Obito stayed by Nagato's side.
"Konan, stay and protect my main body!"
"Six Paths of Pain and Obito, you two will act together."
"Finally, one more thing!"
"Kumogakure is one of the Five Great Ninja Villages after all. Even though most of its forces have been spread out to stabilize the Land of Lightning, it still should not be underestimated!"
"Our target is only the Eight-Tails!"
"We are not yet suitable to declare war directly on the entire Ninja World, so this operation must be quick."
"Go!"
Nagato's expression was very calm. After briefly explaining the matter, he sat silently in his wheelchair.
But, on the other side.
Deva Path Yahiko directly grabbed the Animal Path, and then casually threw it towards Kumogakure.
The next second.
The Animal Path broke through Kumogakure's barrier in mid-air and landed directly on a house.
Subsequently.
The Animal Path did not hesitate, immediately casting Summoning Jutsu. With a soft 'bang', the other five paths were directly summoned.
After the Six Paths of Pain appeared, they immediately began to disperse and act!
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Obito, who was about to speak, froze instantly as he watched Nagato's efficient actions.
"Nagato, you..." Obito felt very aggrieved.
Nagato ignored him, merely stating calmly, "Don't waste time, Konan must stay to guard my main body!"
Obito: "..."
Although he felt extremely aggrieved and really wanted to argue with Nagato.
But considering the importance of today's operation, it was clearly more important to collect the Eight-Tails, so he finally snorted coldly and activated his Mangekyo.
Immediately after.
With the activation of Kamui, he was completely sucked in.
After Obito had completely left, Konan couldn't help but ask, "Nagato, are you really prepared?"
"Our enemies are the Five Great Nations, and the Akatsuki Organization is not stable internally. Several people are actually Obito's subordinates."
"Can we succeed?"
A hint of worry still lingered between Konan's brows.
She had never truly endorsed the so-called 'Tailed Beast Deterrence Plan,' but due to Yahiko's death and Nagato's complete descent into darkness, she had no choice but to join the plan.
But what about now?
Problems arose before the plan even began, the Five Great Nations united too early, and their Akatsuki Organization was also unstable internally.
So, at this moment, Konan truly lacked confidence.
In response to this.
Nagato's face remained calm, and then he spoke with great indifference.
"Konan, don't worry!"
"I am a god!"
"Even if the Five Great Nations unite, they are just clowns in front of me!"
"It's just a small unexpected turn in the plan, still within my tolerance. After all, our plan is indeed too grand, so a small mishap is nothing to be surprised about."
"As for Obito, there's no need to worry too much."
"Of course I know he has ill intentions, but before the Tailed Beasts are fully collected, we are not yet ready to fall out with him."
"At least for now, he is trustworthy."
"And the moment we completely collect all the Tailed Beasts, I, who can completely control all the power of the Gedo Statue, can naturally easily eliminate Uchiha Obito."
"Similarly..."
"At that stage, I will be beyond what the Five Great Nations can resist."
Nagato's face was filled with indifference, not putting anyone in his eyes at all.
He had absolute confidence in his own strength!
Now, possessing the Rinnegan, he was confident that no one in the entire Ninja World was his opponent. Although his Chakra was severely drained every time, and he would definitely be at a disadvantage in a long-term war of attrition.
But he did not believe that anyone in the Ninja World was qualified to make him fall into a war of attrition.
He naturally didn't pay any mind to the so-called Uchiha Obito!
Calling him Uchiha Madara every day now was merely giving him a step down.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Looking at the indifferent Nagato, Konan wanted to say something but couldn't utter a word.
No choice!
Of course, she knew that Nagato had completely fallen into darkness, and no matter what she said, he wouldn't listen.
Although she also knew that Nagato was very strong, she was even more aware that Nagato's body had actually been ravaged into an empty shell internally.
Even if the plan truly succeeded in the end, by then Nagato would most likely be completely exhausted... would it be worth it?
Konan didn't know!
She also didn't know how to persuade Nagato, so in the end, she could only sigh helplessly.
Yes.
Now, besides going all the way down this dark path with Nagato, she couldn't think of any other solution.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Nagato naturally sensed Konan's mood. As his only friend, Nagato might not care what others thought, but he couldn't not care about his only companion.
After a long while.
After pondering for a long time, he finally said helplessly.
"Konan, don't worry!"
"Even if our plan truly fails, you can just go and seek refuge with Master Jiraiya."
"Although Master Jiraiya has left Konoha, he is still old friends with Tsunade and Orochimaru, and these two are still core high-ranking officials of Konoha."
"Master Jiraiya would definitely be willing to protect you, and relying on his friendship with Tsunade and Orochimaru, as long as I, the leader of the Akatsuki Organization, die, Konoha will certainly not be too harsh on you out of respect for Tsunade and Orochimaru."
"As long as you can join Konoha, Other Ninja Villages naturally won't attack you!"
Nagato spoke calmly.
In response to this.
Konan, hearing these words, couldn't help but freeze in place.
Clearly.
She had never imagined that Nagato would think so far ahead.
In an instant, she understood!
Before, she had always wondered why Nagato didn't make a move on Konoha, why he insisted on only attacking Konoha at the very end?
Now, she finally understood!