Obito's brain quickly spun. He fabricated an excuse in his mind, then immediately questioned Konan: "Who told you that our plan to capture the Tailed Beasts would attract attention from other villages? And who told you they wouldn't start a Great Ninja War just because a Tailed Beast went missing?"
Konan answered without hesitation, "Does that even need to be said? Just look at how strictly Konoha protects the Nine-Tails and you'll know."
Hearing this, Obito let out a muffled chuckle, then explained, "Precisely because of this, don't we need a plan? Have you forgotten where Deidara came from? He's a Shinobi from Iwagakure, and Ōnoki's closed-door disciple. For example, if we let him capture the One-Tail in Sunagakure, as long as we plan it well, we can redirect the fire to Iwagakure, making them think Iwagakure stole the One-Tail."
"And there's also Kisame Hoshigaki. He hails from Kirigakure and can steal the Jinchuriki from Kirigakure. Uchiha Itachi can steal the Jinchuriki from Konoha. As long as we make thorough preparations and have a precise plan, once we gather all the Tailed Beasts, those ninja villages will only suspect it was other villages, and might even directly start a Great Ninja War because of it!"
Obito chuckled lightly, "So, tell me, where exactly is the problem with this plan?"
Nagato thought about it. It seemed there really wasn't any problem.
However, Konan furrowed her brows, recalling a word Mugetsu had once said: 'idealization.' So she retorted, "Don't you think what you're saying is too idealized? We need to conduct nine Tailed Beast capture operations, and not a single accident can occur, and we also need to direct clues to other villages. Is this really a realistic approach? And besides, Deidara is a rogue ninja, and Kisame is a rogue ninja; they are all rogue ninja. Who would connect their actions with their origins? If you are truly so confident, then explain your plan in detail for us to hear."
Nagato nodded again, feeling that Konan also made a lot of sense.
Facing Konan's questioning, Obito let out a light laugh. "A specific plan? Are you some kind of naive little girl? Is it not the duty of an excellent ninja to be able to apply and modify plans on the spot according to the situation? If you can't even do this, then how can you realize Yahiko's dream?"
Upon mentioning Yahiko, Nagato's expression immediately became pained. This cruel world had taken away his most important comrade, and it had caused him pain to this day…
And this pain also made him understand a truth. Mere communication could never make everyone understand each other. No, only absolute pain, soul-piercing pain, pain so profound it felt like being dragged into hell, could truly make everyone feel how precious peace was!
This world!
It does not deserve the kind Yahiko!
Everyone owes Yahiko!!!
And at this moment, a scene reappeared in Konan's mind: Yahiko and Nagato looking at her with disappointment.
Yahiko's dream, Nagato's dream—their dreams weren't to spread pain in this ninja world!
Konan looked at Tendō. Mugetsu's words seemed to echo in her ears again. Would Nagato truly turn Yahiko's corpse into a killing tool and use him to spread pain in the ninja world...?
Nagato...
Why have you changed so much...
Thinking of all this, Konan's heart instantly became incredibly pained.
Uzumaki, Uzumaki, why did you have to tell me all this!
Why can't you just let me be a foolish woman who knows nothing?!
Why can't you just let me live in Nagato's dream?!!
Why, why are you doing this to me!!!
Konan clenched her fists, her nails almost digging into her flesh. She tried to speak in a calm tone, "Leaving aside whether this plan is feasible or not, we have already recruited a One-Tail Jinchuriki, and it's the very first one. I remember you taught us that the Gedo Mazo's sealing starts from the One-Tail, right? We can't just sacrifice our own companion right away."
The One-Tail within Naruto was indeed beyond Obito's expectations. Moreover, according to the information he obtained, the One-Tail Jinchuriki of Sunagakure was not dead. Supported by Chiyo and others, he had become the new Kazekage, meaning Gaara was still a Jinchuriki.
Was the Tailed Beast separated?
Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu, in order to execute the Eye of the Moon Plan, had given Obito a lot of knowledge related to the Tailed Beasts. He quickly understood that it should be the One-Tail divided into Yin and Yang halves.
Because if it were like Kinkaku and Ginkaku of Kumogakure, who just swallowed the Nine-Tails' flesh and blood, there would be no way to fully become a Tailed Beast.
Obito thought for a moment, then said, "The One-Tail Jinchuriki of Sunagakure is still alive. We are taking the Tailed Beasts as a final safeguard to ensure Yahiko's dream can come true. So even if we abandon the One-Tail in Naruto, there's no problem. We can start with the One-Tail in Sunagakure, and the Great Ninja War is about to begin. This will also give us the best opportunity for action and make it easier to conceal our movements on the complex battlefield."
Saying that, he looked at Tendō again, and said to him, "After all, you don't want Yahiko's dream to go wrong, do you?"
As for Naruto, once they had gathered all the Tailed Beasts, he would personally go and extract the Nine-Tails from Naruto's body! The Eye of the Moon Plan must not fail!
Rin, wait for me!
For you, even if I have to be an enemy to the world!
Nagato's obsession with Yahiko was just like Obito's obsession with Nohara Rin, so he also nodded and said to Konan, "This world has been in chaos for too long. For this, even if there are sacrifices, it is inevitable. The Tailed Beast capture plan will continue. If a mistake truly occurs, then let me use my power to correct it!"
Konan's expression fell. She didn't actually care much about whether she would capture the Tailed Beasts or not. However, this made her confirm one more thing.
The current Nagato was indeed more easily influenced by Uchiha Madara!
When Yahiko was still alive, he had warned the two of them repeatedly. The person Uchiha Madara was absolutely not to be trusted!
Konan trusted Yahiko, so she had always maintained her vigilance. But Nagato seemed to have forgotten Yahiko's dying wish.
And now, she just wanted the organization to abandon the Tailed Beast capture plan, yet she had to start finding reasons to persuade Nagato!
Back then, when Nagato decided to conquer the ninja world by force and spread pain in this world, she had never even considered not standing behind Nagato to support him!
Nagato had forgotten what Yahiko said and even turned Yahiko's body into a tool for killing. His own words had begun to lose ground to Uchiha Madara's in his heart…
Was it that, for the current Nagato, she herself was truly irrelevant?
Was it because...
The real Nagato, truly...
Had he already died that day?
Was the current Nagato truly a puppet controlled by Uchiha Madara or some mysterious entity!?
Konan bit her lip. She then remembered Mugetsu's words. No matter what, she could not arouse Nagato and Uchiha Madara's suspicion now.
Before this, Konan had never refused Nagato's ideas. So, just like countless times before, she nodded and said, "I understand. Then continue. I still have some things to attend to, so I'll excuse myself first."
Konan finally glanced at Uchiha Madara, then turned and left.
Nagato, for you now, what is truly most important?
Uchiha Obito watched Konan's retreating back, slowly narrowing his eyes. He didn't like this current change. So, out of caution, he activated his Mangekyo Sharingan and looked at Konan.
As a result, his eyes instantly lit up!
An idea immediately began to form in Obito's mind. He then quietly said to Nagato, "Nagato, don't brag. Use your Rinnegan to look at Konan's brain!"
Nagato frowned slightly upon hearing this. But since it didn't concern Konan, he still followed Obito's advice. He activated the dōjutsu of his Rinnegan and looked into Konan's brain. He then saw a faint chakra reaction…
That!
It was indeed a chakra trace left behind only after being affected by genjutsu!!!
Moreover, this was indeed a genjutsu trace left behind by Mugetsu, and it could only be seen with dōjutsu above Mangekyō Sharingan!
Mugetsu's display of power naturally wouldn't affect her thinking. Konan was essentially having a nightmare. What truly affected her was Mugetsu's words, a completely false lie told by Mugetsu!
So Konan naturally knew she wasn't being controlled by genjutsu.
However, Nagato, who discovered this trace, would not think that way. He would only interpret Konan's change as being controlled by genjutsu!
In Mugetsu's vision, this issue would become the focal point of their dispute. Nagato would suspect Konan was under genjutsu control, and Konan would suspect Nagato's accusations had ulterior motives. This would continuously split their relationship, causing them to no longer trust each other!
However, Mugetsu couldn't predict everything.
The trace he left in Konan's brain was not discovered by Nagato, but was first discovered by Uchiha Obito!
And Obito also had his own ideas!
When Nagato discovered the abnormality, he immediately wanted to call Konan and tell her that she was being controlled by genjutsu.
But Uchiha Obito immediately stopped Nagato and quickly said to him, "Wait! This kind of genjutsu trace is absolutely impossible for outsiders with this level of dōjutsu to discover! When was the last time you checked her brain?"
Nagato was stunned for a moment. Who would check their companion's brain every day for no reason?
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