Chapitre 67: Nagato's Endurance
Amegakure, the Village Hidden by Rain.
A light rain drizzled, casting a serene quiet over the village.
Though the village remained isolated, its residents seemed better off than before, with each household hanging angel origami on their doors.
Currently, Konan was the de facto leader of the Land of Rain, providing stability and earning the love of its people.
Whenever Konan spread her wings and flew across the sky, the villagers considered it an honour to witness their angel.
Today, however, Konan's face was grim. She flew swiftly to the central tower of Amegakure.
Konan's form turned into paper, merging into the tower. Upon closer inspection, the entire tower wall was made of paper.
Nagato opened his eyes, appearing somewhat wooden. "What's wrong? Why did you come here to find me?"
Nagato usually appeared as Yahiko's Deva Path, and Konan typically conversed with this form.
Now that Konan had come to his hiding place, it signified something important.
Konan calmed her emotions before speaking.
"Nagato, I have discovered who killed Kyūsuke and Taidō!"
Nagato's pupils contracted. Yahiko's death had deeply pained him, but aside from Yahiko, their comrades had also died that day.
For years, Nagato and Konan had been trying to find out who killed them, but the trail was too clean.
They could only detect traces of Wood Release, but nothing more.
"Who was it!?" Nagato asked in a deep voice.
"It was that masked man who claims to be Uchiha Madara, and Zetsu!"
"It was them!?"
"Where did this information come from? Is it reliable?"
Nagato trusted Konan but was worried she might have been deceived.
Konan replied softly, "Uchiha Yamaki told me."
"Uchiha Yamaki?" Nagato repeated the name.
This Uchiha clan's deputy leader was quite renowned. Konan had previously tried to recruit him.
Konan took out two scrolls given to her by Yamaki.
"Nagato, Yamaki gave us this."
"This technique, called Edo Tensei, can summon the souls of deceased ninja back to the world in physical form."
Nagato's body trembled as he quickly pulled his hands from the wooden chariot and took the scroll to read.
"Are you saying?" Nagato's voice quivered.
Konan nodded, "We only need to prepare a sacrifice to summon Yahiko."
However, after reading the scroll, Nagato was a bit disappointed.
"It only allows them to stay for a short time?"
Konan said, "Yamaki suggested we summon Kyūsuke and Taidō to confirm if it was indeed the masked man and Zetsu who killed them."
Nagato nodded. Since Yamaki provided this technique, those two were likely the culprits.
"So it was them!"
Konan was astonished. "Did you suspect them all along?"
Nagato explained, "Their origins were unclear, and I didn't trust them. I had my suspicions but no proof."
Hatred flickered in Nagato's eyes.
"Why did they do this?"
Konan recounted Yamaki's explanation to Nagato.
Nagato's expression calmed, his Rinnegan eyes showing a ripple of emotion. "To lead me into darkness?"
Nagato took a deep breath. "No! I have transcended the pain of infinite existence, evolving from a mortal to a god!"
"Darkness cannot consume me. I will bring true peace to this world!"
Nagato's tone was resolute, filled with an unshakable determination.
"How laughable, trying to use a god! Cough, cough..."
Nagato suddenly started coughing.
Konan approached with concern. "You need to stay calm, or your body won't hold up."
"Huff..." Nagato took deep breaths to stabilise his condition.
He endured the constant drain of the Gedo Statue and controlled the Six Paths, leaving his body extremely frail. Emotional fluctuations were detrimental to him.
"No matter their schemes, they will be crushed under my Rinnegan!"
Konan felt a pang of heartache seeing Nagato like this. She couldn't predict the outcome of such a reckless endeavour.
Nagato asked, "Did Uchiha Yamaki say anything else?"
Konan unfolded another scroll. "This is the real identity of Madara, along with the abilities of his Mangekyo Sharingan."
Nagato took the scroll and read: "Uchiha Obito... intangibility... Kamui dimension... lasts several minutes... Izanagi!"
"How is it so detailed!?"
Nagato was shocked. The real identity and abilities of the supposed Madara were astonishing, but he was even more surprised at how detailed Yamaki's information was.
A ninja's most crucial asset is their information. Protecting one's information is a fundamental skill for every ninja.
You can win nearly every battle if you genuinely know yourself and your enemy.
Yamaki's intelligence on Obito was thorough as if it were his own.
Over the years, Obito had remained mysterious, never overusing his abilities, leaving Nagato constantly wary. He only knew Obito had some intangibility power.
But the exact duration and mechanics of the intangibility were unknown to him.
Their relationship was more of a collaboration, never genuine trust.
For years, Obito and Zetsu had been very obedient and diligent in their work.
Obito had even used his Sharingan to control the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, to gather funds and resources for the Akatsuki.
He had stayed in Kirigakure for years, continuously providing supplies and money.
Even the living conditions of the civilians in the Land of Rain had improved.
Who would've thought Obito and Zetsu hid so profoundly? Kyūsuke and Taidō, and the others...
Nagato, who considered himself a god, had been using Obito, unaware that Obito was also using him.
"I was also shocked after reading it, but I believe it's true," Konan understood why Nagato was so stunned.
"Yamaki said that even if we attack, we can't kill Obito. He suggested you go to him personally afterward for more information."
"Nagato, what will you do?"
Nagato set down the scroll.
His gaunt face showed no emotion. "His space-time ninjutsu is too tricky, a perfect counter to me. Until I fully master the Rinnegan, we shouldn't confront them head-on."
"We need to continue using them to gather personnel and funds for the organization. Before everything is set, I must stay hidden."
The wall tore open, and the Deva Path walked in. "Let's revive Kyūsuke and Taidō first. As for Yahiko, we'll wait."
Konan knew Nagato was still unsure how to face Yahiko. After all, what they were doing now was opposite to Yahiko's ideals.
...
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for significantly altering Konan's life path.]
Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Paper Person of God Technique (one-time use).
Currently in Sunagakure, Summerwood was discussing matters with Rasa in his office.
Suddenly, the system notification sounded in his ear.
It seemed Konan's fate had changed so she wouldn't die at Obito's hands. But what about Nagato?
Nagato's ideology had exalted him, making him hard to sway.
However, they might confront Obito and Zetsu earlier.
I wonder how far Nagato can go.
Knowing Nagato's character, he would likely prepare thoroughly before moving.
Just like how he only sought revenge on Hanzo after mastering the Rinnegan.
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