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“Leader, that’s no easy mission.” Sasori said after a moment of silence. Assassinating a Kage in their own village was a dangerous undertaking.
Although arrogant and confident, Sasori wasn’t foolish enough to think he could take on an entire Hidden Village.
“This time, The entire Akatsuki will participate. The Fifth Mizukage Yagura must die.” Pain said in an unquestionable tone.
The masked man—”Uchiha Madara,”—had stressed Yagura’s threat.
If Yagura lived, it could jeopardize his plan for world peace—Yahiko’s dream had to be realized.
“Go prepare.”
Pain dismissed them.
Kakuzu’s projection vanished, abandoning his money-making endeavors to prepare for the mission.
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Everyone left, and only Shin and Pain were left here. Oh, along with a hidden observer.
“Come out. There’s no point hiding.” Shin said, standing atop the Demonic Statue.
Not far from Shin, space warped, and Obito Uchiha emerged.
Pain remained impassive, though he was wary of the masked man’s Space-Time Ninjutsu, regardless of whether he was truly Madara Uchiha.
“Uzumaki Shin, what are you doing here?” Obito asked, his tone unfriendly. He couldn’t see Obito’s expression through the mask, but his tone was hostile.
“Are you questioning me?”
Shin turned his head and glanced at Obito.
Uchiha Obito had become bolder. Had he forgotten the previous lesson?
“…”
Obito’s face sank. How should he respond? He couldn’t lose face.
Even though Obito felt that his strength had improved a lot now, he still had no confidence. He didn’t know the extent of Uzumaki Shin’s power.
Zetsu had warned him that even Madara Uchiha was wary of Uzumaki Shin, so Obito chose to remain silent.
Nagato, observing through the Deva Path, found this interesting. It seemed Shin and the masked man weren’t allies after all. The masked man was clearly wary of Shin, even afraid.
Nagato’s suspicion about the masked man’s true identity grew. He wasn’t Uchiha Madara.
Since meeting the masked man, Nagato had been investigating Madara. The masked man’s behavior didn’t match the intel he’d gathered.
Regardless, Nagato didn’t care. As long as he could fulfill Yahiko’s dream and achieve world peace, it didn’t matter if the masked man was Madara or not.
“Madara, are you joining us in Kirigakure to eliminate Yagura?” Pain asked Obito.
“My identity must remain hidden. That’s why I’m having you do this. Do you think a mere Mizukage is a threat to me?”
Obito glanced at Pain indifferently, saying it quite arrogantly.
“Pfft~!“
Shin’s derisive snort made Obito’s facade crumble.
Obito wasn’t sure he could handle Yagura. If he attacked directly, unless he could kill Yagura instantly, he’d be facing the entire village.
He could escape, but he wouldn’t be able to kill Yagura.
Obito only had one Sharingan. If he had both Mangekyō Sharingan, his power would be far greater.
Speaking of the Mangekyō Sharingan, Shin still had Ryōta’s Mangekyō Sharingan stored away.
It had been too long, and Shin had forgotten about it.
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Obito was annoyed by Shin’s mocking laughter, but he held his tongue, fuming inwardly.
“I have… other matters to attend to.”
He used that as an excuse and vanished with Kamui. If he continued to stay, he was afraid he would lose all face.
Orochimaru and Sasori quickly prepared for the mission. Soon the Akatsuki Members set off for the Land of Water.
Orochimaru had just returned from the Land of Water and was now going back.
This time, Pain was joining them, which meant Nagato was coming too. The Six Paths of Pain couldn’t operate too far from Nagato.
Shin also tagged along to join in the fun.
There was no need for Shin to take action. Nagato—as the leader of the Akatsuki—could handle it.
At this time, Nagato’s strength was likely at the low end of Super-Kage level, far exceeding a typical Kage.
He was stronger than Obito, but Obito’s Kamui was tricky. If they fought, Nagato wouldn’t be able to defeat Obito. And Nagato’s frail body made him vulnerable. If Obito found an opening—He could kill Nagato.
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They soon arrived in the Land of Water. Kakuzu also joined them.
And Kakuzu, upon seeing Uzumaki Shin—immediately backed away. He still had nightmares about Shin casually destroying four of his hearts. He was terrified.
Looking at Kakuzu—who looked like he had seen a ferocious beast, Shin couldn’t help but want to complain. Was he that scary?
“Leader, how do you plan to infiltrate Kirigakure?” Orochimaru looked at Pain.
Looking at the purple Rinnegan—Orochimaru’s eyes were full of endless greed, and he didn’t hide it at all.
“Hmph.”
Pain snorted coldly. His icy Rinnegan glared at Orochimaru.
He knew Orochimaru was after the Rinnegan, but he wasn’t concerned.
He was confident Orochimaru couldn’t take them.
Orochimaru looked away, a predatory glint in his snake-like eyes. All along, He hadn’t given up on obtaining the Rinnegan—He just needed the right opportunity.
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