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Konan's heartbeat was like a rapid drum, tremors already spreading from her hands to her entire body. She clenched her teeth so hard that she even bit through her lip! But it was these slight pains and the taste of rust spreading in her mouth that finally allowed her to regain a bit of rationality!
Konan abruptly flung open Wujie's palm, then leaned her body against the wall behind her, assuming a combat stance. At the same time, she furiously disrupted the chakra flow within her body and shouted loudly, "Release!!!"
Immediately, she was stunned. Because nothing had changed.
"Release! Release! Release!!!" Unwilling to believe it, Konan continued her futile struggle, continuously disrupting her chakra in an attempt to dispel the 'genjutsu' she was supposedly under.
However, everything was in vain. Because she could not dispel a genjutsu that had already ended.
What's more, Naraku's technique only made her see the most terrifying scenes in her heart. It had no way of controlling her thoughts or changing her mind.
In other words, what truly tormented and bewildered Konan wasn't that genjutsu, but the words that had been building up until now!
After struggling for a moment, Konan's aura instantly waned, as if she could no longer muster any strength, and she leaned against the wall.
At this moment, Wujie quietly said to her, "It's okay. Why are you saying nothing? You're just a foolish girl who was deceived by that false Nagato."
Konan pursed her lips, no longer knowing what was real and what was fake. Wujie's words continuously echoed in her mind. And this time, even without the influence of genjutsu, she, who had already been subtly hinted at, still saw a plethora of images float in her mind. These images were…
What truly happened in reality, caused by her own hands! Konan's expression immediately became pained again.
Had she truly made a mistake? Was Nagato truly just a puppet? Had she been deceived, committing sins that no one could forgive?
No, no, no!!!! Konan immediately raised her head. She couldn't yet confirm if what Wujie said was true, if Nagato was…
Perhaps there were many doubts about Nagato. Perhaps…
But in any case! Wujie's words were not necessarily true! Calm down! Konan!!!
That was a terrifying figure who single-handedly started the Great Ninja War. Do not follow his way of thinking!
Konan bit her tongue, the slight sting bringing her back to her senses. She stared at Wujie's eyes and asked, "These things… how do you know all of this? Jiraiya couldn't possibly know so much secret information!"
Can't use Jiraiya to brush it off anymore, huh? Then let's think of a more suitable excuse.
Wujie pondered for a moment, then his lips curved upwards. He said to her, "You know, Mount Myōboku's toad sages, by relying on their vast Sage Mode chakra within their bodies, can occasionally glimpse the future. Similarly, the snake sages of Ryūchi Cave can also rely on their vast Sage Mode chakra to look back into the past, occasionally seeing things that have already happened… However, these are matters between sages. Let me clarify first, I didn't say anything. No matter what you associate with me, Wujie and these two sages have no connection whatsoever. You absolutely must not link us together, otherwise, the consequences will be borne by you alone."
"White Snake Sage, huh… I, I understand." Konan nodded forcefully, indicating that she absolutely would not link Wujie and the sages together.
Things of the Sage level were too far beyond her. But now, she finally knew where Wujie's secret information came from.
It turned out to be from the past!
Of course, Konan still couldn't be certain whether what Wujie said was true or false. But if the information that Mount Myōboku can perceive the future is true, then it's highly probable that the information Ryūchi Cave can perceive the past is also true.
And when Konan truly investigated and found that Ryūchi Cave indeed had such an ability, then everything else Wujie said would naturally be true. Including…
The fact that Nagato is dead!
All verifiable evidence would show that Nagato is indeed dead!
Konan took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. Finally, she said to Wujie, "The things you said… I will investigate clearly, but before that, I don't want to see you do anything unnecessary!"
Wujie nodded, then said caringly, "That's natural. Wujie's heart has always been on the Great Ninja War. If you bother me, I'd be too lazy to deal with you. But you must be careful, because once you show suspicion towards them, they will strike, and there will be no mercy. You must remember one thing: Nagato has been dead for a long time. He is just a puppet now, and he won't remember your past friendship."
"Enough!" Konan shouted, then her voice dropped again. She avoided Wujie's gaze and said in a low voice, "Enough… Before I investigate clearly, don't say these things in front of me."
Wujie chuckled, then said softly, "As you wish, then. In the future… the leader of Akatsuki will bring true dawn to the ninja world."
One night passed quickly. Konan stayed up all night, never feeling time pass so quickly. Her mind was in a turmoil all night, but she still couldn't figure anything out.
The information she received last night was simply too much: Nagato, Jiraiya, Uchiha Madara, Rinnegan, and even sages. She didn't know where to even begin investigating these things.
If Nagato truly died that day with Yahiko, then wouldn't her persistence all these years have been trampling on the ideals of both of them?
Moreover, Wujie…
Konan sighed deeply. The confusion in her eyes did not diminish in the slightest. She could only sit on the stone, hugging her legs, and stare blankly at the sky.
Whenever someone is a human, they are most easily taken advantage of when they are emotionally vulnerable. At such times, the impression left on them can be even deeper than those they have known for over ten, or even several decades!
Wujie had taken off the Sharingan belonging to Obito last night and resealed it. Then he put on his own eye, bit Kakuzu's hand, and connected to the optic nerve.
Because he wasn't sure if Obito could detect anomalies on his body through the connection between their Sharingan at extremely close range.
Now was not the time to deal with Obito. He lacked one necessary item. After obtaining that item, he would make his move against Obito.
Wujie didn't really have anything to do in Grass Hidden Village. Most of the work was handled by the shadow clones he left behind. He said he had to come back simply to spend time alone with Konan, and also to replace that Sharingan. However, before they left, both of them dispelled two shadow clones that were currently learning, acquiring some relevant memories of the print and learning techniques. They could just digest this knowledge on their way to the Akatsuki base.
After dawn, Wujie and Kakuzu created some more shadow clones and replenished the remaining chakra of the elders. Only then did the three take off again, flying towards Rain Hidden Village, which bordered Grass Hidden Village.
Rain Hidden Village was right next to Grass Hidden Village.
During the Second Great Ninja War, Hidden Sand Village, Hidden Stone Village, and Konoha Village turned Rain Hidden Village into scorched earth. When the Third Great Ninja War came, Hidden Stone Village and Konoha Village also completely overturned Grass Hidden Village.
These two neighboring villages, serving as strategic buffers between great nations, could be said to share a common plight. However, Grass Hidden Village had never produced a legendary figure like Hanzō the Salamander.
Therefore, when facing the oppression of the great ninja villages, they could only swallow their teeth, force a smile, and say, 'Your Highness, you fought well!'
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