286Your mom, Kaguya, is calling you home for dinner.AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 286: Your Mother Konan Wants You Home For Dinner
Deidara was in a daze.
He had originally prepared to sacrifice himself for art—oh, no, to dedicate himself to art—but after Kakuzu and Uzumaki Menma's actions, he felt a bit at a loss.
For him, the Akatsuki Organization was a gathering place for artists.
But now it seemed he had been too naive.
What artists? They were clearly traitors.
Was there still a need for sacrifice now?
Moreover, his teacher Ōnoki was also captured alive.
Just as he was pondering what to do, Uzumaki Menma suddenly spoke, "Call me 'Ge,' and I'll guarantee your safety."
"You're dreaming!"
Deidara retorted without hesitation.
"Really? I don't believe it."
Uzumaki Menma, acting like a talk show host, chuckled, "Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about your teacher and junior."
The Fourth Raikage, Ay, lost an arm.
Ōnoki was originally healing him, but the battle range became too wide, and he was caught in the crossfire.
Naruto didn't pull them into the Wave Realm, but Sasuke sent them into "Mirror Flower, Water Moon," snatching two kills.
By the time they came to their senses, they were already trapped.
"You're taking advantage of the situation!"
Deidara pointed at him, fuming.
"Hey, haven't you recognized reality yet?"
Uzumaki Menma showed disappointment and said, "If that's the case, should we kill Ōnoki first to liven things up? To let you know the cruelty of the Ninja World."
Deidara's face suddenly turned grim.
But asking him to call that annoying Uzumaki Menma 'Big Brother' was truly impossible.
Naruto glanced at him and then ignored him.
"Sister Tsunade."
He turned to Tsunade and said, "Please arrange for members of the Tianming Organization to support the Konoha Ninja army that has penetrated deep behind enemy lines."
"Don't worry about that, I'll handle it."
Tsunade replied with a smile.
Naruto had already completed the most difficult part; the rest were just miscellaneous tasks.
But she had also studied the White Lotus Sect's doctrines and knew what would happen next.
It wouldn't be like her grandfather, Senju Hashirama, where everyone sat in a row and shared fruits; instead, it would be the unification of the Ninja World.
To be part of such an unprecedented great endeavor, just thinking about it made her quite excited.
It was practically reaching the pinnacle of life.
Although she didn't care much for fame, leaving behind such a legend before retirement was quite satisfying.
When people talked about the first four Hokage, their deeds could be described in detail.
If she was only remembered as a drunkard, gambler, and hot-tempered person, that would be too disappointing.
"Are you going to find Nagato?"
Jiraiya couldn't help but ask.
He still cared about his student.
"Mm."
Naruto nodded.
It wasn't just the bet; he also thought of something highly probable.
Black Zetsu didn't make a move in this battle, and Uchiha Madara's Edo Tensei status was unknown.
Now that Nagato was defeated, if it were Naruto, he would definitely go and retrieve the Rinnegan.
Or forcibly control Nagato to revive Uchiha Madara.
In Naruto's view, this was undoubtedly the greatest hope for reversing the situation.
So his senior brother was quite dangerous right now.
"If possible, persuade him to surrender."
Jiraiya sighed and said.
This student of his was actually quite tragic.
His parents were killed by Konoha Ninja, his best friend Yahiko was set up by Hanzou and Danzo, and he himself was defeated by Naruto.
His life could be described as full of misfortunes.
He clearly had the potential to be the child of prophecy.
Somewhere in the Forest of Death.
Nagato sat in his wheelchair, waiting for Uzumaki Naruto's arrival.
Around him were the Five Paths of Pain.
The Deva Path had already been controlled by Naruto.
His biggest question now was where his junior brother got his Rinnegan?
"Who?"
Nagato's face showed alertness, and his Rinneganlooked towards the distance.
"It's me."
Zetsu, with his pitcher plant disguise, emerged from the ground.
"You ran fast, didn't you?"
Nagato said mockingly.
He was in a bad mood now, so he had lost his usual composure.
But regarding the bet, he had no intention of backing out.
Firstly, the Tianming Organization's overall situation was set; his going back on his word would be meaningless and would only destroy his last hope.
Secondly, he planned to see what Naruto would do after gaining the world. If it didn't align with his wishes, he would naturally seize the opportunity to slip away.
This way, he would both fulfill the bet and avoid being beholden to others.
Zetsu was silent for a moment, then said, "We haven't reached the point of giving up yet; there's still a chance to turn the tables."
"Turn the tables?"
Nagato clearly didn't believe it. "If you could turn the tables, why did you run away?"
"Because I need your cooperation."
Zetsu smiled and said.
"My cooperation?"
Nagato felt somewhat bewildered. "What cooperation?"
"Uchiha Madara."
Zetsu spoke a name.
"That guy you mentioned is already dead. Under Uzumaki Naruto's Ninjutsu, he died a miserable death, not even leaving a complete corpse."
Nagato's tone couldn't help but reveal a hint of disdain.
What Uchiha Madara? And on par with Senju Hashirama?
Nonsense!
Senju Hashirama at least fought Uzumaki Narutoback and forth, while Uchiha Madara just went up to be defeated.
"But you can revive him."
Zetsu didn't explain that it was Obito who died, not Uchiha Madara.
"Revive him?"
Nagato was amused. "Are you serious? Revive him, and then let him die again?"
It was like dying, reviving, and then dying again.
"I understand what you mean, but have you seen him in his prime?"
Zetsu said seriously, "As long as he's revived, he can defeat Uzumaki Naruto."
"His prime?"
Nagato frowned and asked, "Are you talking about his prime when he controlled the Nine-Tailed and was defeated by Senju Hashirama?"
"…"
Zetsu realized for the first time that Nagato was so sharp-tongued.
He was quite skilled at psychological warfare.
However, this was within his expectations, and he didn't think he could persuade him.
After all, the price of reviving Uchiha Madara was Nagato's life.
No one was willing to sacrifice themselves for a stranger.
And their relationship wasn't good either.
But Zetsu's goal had already been achieved.
He was only chatting to attract Nagato's attention.
"If there's nothing else, you can leave."
Nagato looked at the silent Zetsu and said.
They were never on the same path.
Now that he was going to fulfill the bet and join the Tianming Organization, it was even more impossible to cooperate with Zetsu again.
"What a pity."
Zetsu said it was a pity, but his tone held no regret at all.
A smile appeared on his face.
Nagato was about to speak when his face suddenly changed drastically.
Unbeknownst to him, a dark, black substance had climbed up from his feet, completely wrapping around his body.
"Even if you don't want to, there's nothing you can do."
Zetsu raised his hands.
Nagato was horrified to find that his body was also out of control, almost simultaneously raising his hands with Zetsu.
He quickly rotated his Rinnegan, trying to break free from the restraint.
But it was useless.
Nagato's heart sank.
This was the first time he had encountered such a Ninjutsu, one that could nullify the Rinnegan.
"Who exactly are you? You are definitely not something Uchiha Madara created!"
Nagato stared intently at Zetsu, asking in a low voice.
When he first joined the Akatsuki Organization, Obito used Uchiha Madara's name, and Zetsu's identity was an artificial creation.
But at this moment, Nagato absolutely did not believe that an artificial creation could counteract the Rinnegan.
Zetsu did not answer.
Even at this point of certain victory, he did not relax his guard or reveal his true identity.
Naruto, hidden in the shadows, could only put away his camera.
He had originally planned to film a short movie of the two, but now it seemed like an impossible mission.
Black Zetsu truly lived up to his reputation as the mastermind who had hidden for thousands of years, an absolute survivor, the'Sage of Stealth' in the Ninja World.
However, his attack on Nagato also achieved Naruto's objective.
But the most urgent thing now was to stop him.
Naruto didn't want Uchiha Madara revived.
He could tolerate Edo Tensei, as he wasn't at his peak, and Naruto was confident he could win.
But if he was revived, it would be hard to say.
Uchiha Madara's combat experience was simply too vast.
Naruto was a bit lacking in this regard.
There might be a slight unforeseen circumstance.
However, his chances of winning were still high.
But a high probability didn't mean he should take risks.
The Ninjutsu Zetsu used to control Nagato should be the mental fusion he used to control Obito in the original work.
Back then, Obito also possessed the Rinnegan but still couldn't resist.
And Nagato's body was even weaker.
Naruto wasn't confident in breaking this Ninjutsu, but he could deal with Black Zetsu.
He took out the Kohaku no Jōhei and shouted, "Hey, Black Zetsu, your mother Ōtsutsuki Kaguya wants you home for dinner!"
"Who is it?"
Black Zetsu, who was casting Ninjutsu, suddenly heard a name that shouldn't appear in the Ninja World, subconsciously turned his head, and asked.
The next moment.
The Kohaku no Jōhei trembled.
Unlike the Benihisago, it didn't require specific incantations; as long as one responded to the wielder's words, they would be sealed into the bottle.
"No! Damn it!"
Zetsu screamed in horror.
He naturally knew about the Six Paths ninja tool.
After all, in a sense, he was the Six Paths Sage's brother.
But at this moment, he only wanted to curse his older brother.
Why make such ninja tools for no reason?
Although Zetsu had various bizarre Ninjutsu, no matter how powerful he was, he hadn't reached the level of the Six Paths Sage.
In other words, he couldn't think of a way to resist the Kohaku no Jōhei in a short time.
And to control Nagato, he had to come in his true form.
Mainly, he also didn't expect Naruto to say his mother's name.
Caught off guard, he responded to the Kohaku no Jōhei.
Under various factors, Zetsu transformed into a black shadow and disappeared into the bottle.
Naruto immediately began to form hand signs.
He desperately threw all the Sealing Jutsu he had learned onto the Kohaku no Jōhei.
Not satisfied after throwing them, he then found Shion and asked her to combine her Miko power with the Miko lineage's Sealing Jutsu.
Nagato watched, dumbfounded.
He was quite knowledgeable.
Although the Sealing Jutsu used by the two were relatively unfamiliar, he could tell that they were all A-rank Ninjutsu or higher.
And in the past half hour, they had used nearly fifty of them.
Let alone Zetsu, he doubted whether the Six Paths Sage could even pry it open.
[Congratulations to the host for achieving the 'You're just a little brother' achievement, gaining one regular gacha draw, and three destiny stones.]
Naruto froze for a moment.
He almost thought the achievement was the system cursing him.
But he quickly realized it seemed to be referring to Black Zetsu?
After all, he was sucked in by the Six Paths ninja tool.
"You worked hard, Shion."
Naruto regained his composure and said with a smile.
Shion shook her head.
To be honest, she was still confused.
Being inexplicably pulled over to cast Sealing Jutsuon a bottle was far too strange.
But she didn't ask.
Mainly because the emaciated man with various black rods stuck in him in the distance was a bit terrifying.
After Naruto sent Shion back to the Land of Demons, he turned to Nagato and said, "Senior brother, I saved your life again."
"You know his identity?"
Nagato had witnessed his insane sealing actions.
If he didn't know his true identity, he definitely wouldn't have done that.
"It's quite complicated to explain, but I don't think you'd want to know."
Naruto shrugged and said.
Nagato was already quite dejected; if he also found out that the Rinnegan wasn't his... that feeling would be like raising a child for over ten years only to find out it belonged to the old man next door.
Nagato frowned and said, "I want to know."
"No, you don't."
Naruto quickly shook his head.
"…"
Nagato was suddenly speechless.
Ever since he became The Fool, he thought Narutowas crazy.
Now he saw that it was true.
Naruto didn't know what his senior brother was thinking, and he continued, "You've lost this bet. I believe with senior brother's character, you wouldn't go back on your word, right?"
"I will join your Tianming Organization."
Nagato said in a deep voice, "But you've also seen my condition; I might not be of much help to you."
"It's fine."
Naruto smiled slightly and said, "There's always a way."
He had three strategies: upper, middle, and lower.
The upper strategy was to create a perfect puppet for Nagato.
The middle strategy was to create a puppet body similar to Sasori's.
The lower strategy was to kill him and have Orochimaru perform Edo Tensei.
But he wouldn't tell Nagato this for now.
Naruto was inclined towards the upper strategy, but he lacked materials.
However, he could have Konan and the others look for them.
Hmm, this matter could be handed over to Karen.
"Senior brother, wait for me here for a few minutes."
Naruto, carrying the Kohaku no Jōhei, appeared on the ocean surface of the Land of Water.
There was a volcano beneath it.
He planned to throw Zetsu into it.
Although there was no sea eye, a volcanic crater was also good.
Naruto still felt it wasn't secure enough, so he decided to seal Zetsu in Planetary Devastationfirst.
As everyone knew, Planetary Devastationappeared to be an offensive Ninjutsu, but in reality, it was a Sealing Jutsu.
Yeah, as long as there was enough Chakra, it was a Sealing Jutsu.
Shukaku's Sealing Jutsu was of this style, for example.
Simple and crude.
The underwater mountain range cracked and rose into the sky, forming a stone sphere under the pull of force, which was then thrown back into the seabed.
Naruto submerged into the water, setting up several traps and Teleportation Arrays around.
After doing all this, he returned to the Forest of Death.
"No achievement, huh?"
Naruto pouted.
Was Shen Gongbao really that insignificant?
Blocking the sea eye wasn't considered one of his iconic scenes?
"Take me back to the Hidden Rain Village."
Nagato, seeing his return, said, "I'll persuade Konan to temporarily put aside her prejudices and join the Tianming Organization. Also, Karen, I hope you can spare her; she's just a child."
Naruto suppressed a smile and nodded, saying, "As long as they don't resist, it's naturally fine. How about this, we go to Langya Pavilion first."
As for Konan, he wanted Karen to go.
At this special time, even the strongest person would inevitably feel weak.
Such a good opportunity, not doing something seemed a bit wasteful.
He communicated with Karen telepathically, and she immediately agreed.
"Let's go."
Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Techniqueand appeared with Nagato in Langya Pavilion.
At this time, the battle had stopped.
The Hidden Mist Ninja were stationed nearby, and the four Mizukage revived by Edo Tensei had ascended back to the Pure Land.
Currently, only Merlin, Fū, Sasori, Mei Terumī, and Karen were at Langya Pavilion.
As for Uchiha Itachi and Orochimaru, they weren't here.
Under En Yui's arrangement, they had found a secluded place to prepare for the great undertaking of expanding the Uchiha clan.
"Karen, are you alright?"
Nagato subconsciously asked.
"I'm fine."
Karen shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, Leader, I couldn't defeat them and was unfortunately captured, so I could only agree to join the Tianming Organization."
"…"
Nagato was stunned.
Although what she said made perfect sense, he felt like something was off.