After all, Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke are definitely related to the progress of Uehara Naraku's main mission.
To ensure nothing goes wrong.
Uehara Naraku must arrange everything related to the main mission properly, which fits the role of the mastermind behind the scenes.
Uchiha Sasuke, this guy is actually easy to manipulate; just throwing some dirt on Konoha's top brass regarding the Uchiha clan massacre night is enough.
When Uehara Naraku returned to the Akatsuki Hideout, Kakuzu, Hidan, and Uchiha Itachi had just captured the Two-tailed Jinchuriki Yugito from the Hidden Cloud Village.
It must be said, acting together is really comfortable.
For them, capturing a Two-tailed Jinchuriki was as easy as catching a kitten, and they completed the task with ease and leisure.
Along the way, everyone performed their duties, and there weren't any troublesome matters. Capturing the Two-tailed Jinchuriki was so easy it felt a bit unfamiliar, and everyone felt the capturing missions were less exciting than attacking the Konoha Camp!
The Akatsuki members gathered together, and sealed the Two-tailed Matatabi into the Gedo Statue.
At the same time.
Black Zetsu also reported on the intelligence regarding the Three-tailed Isobu, being more concerned about the progress of the Tailed Beast collection plan than any other Akatsuki member.
After the One-tailed Shukaku and the Two-tailed Matatabi were sealed into the Gedo Statue, Black Zetsu eagerly wanted the Akatsuki to work diligently to capture the Three-tailed Isobu.
"Here is the rebirth location of the Three-tailed Isobu."
Black Zetsu's voice conveyed as it brought out a map of the Land of Water, speaking sinisterly: "The Hidden Mist Village is guarding the rebirth location of the Three-tailed very tightly, with at least a thousand ninja guarding the surroundings. The Hidden Mist has sealed off the area around the Three-tailed, prohibiting any unrelated personnel from approaching."
"Hahaha, do they think that's enough to protect the Three-tailed?"
Deidara, having just assisted in sealing the Two-tailed, was still a bit weak, but it didn't hinder his lively nature: "Let's go again, it won't take us long to capture the Three-tailed. Right, Uehara?"
"Uh, what?"
Uehara Naraku's mind was somewhat distracted.
Perhaps it was because his mind was preoccupied with thoughts of how to instigate conflict between the Uchiha brothers, he didn't quite catch Deidara's invitation.
Deidara's explosive temper couldn't hold back, and he shouted loudly: "I said, let's go to the Land of Water to capture the Three-tailed Isobu, and have some seafood along the way!"
Honestly, Deidara kind of likes going on missions with Uehara Naraku's team because Uehara Naraku and Nagato don't quarrel.
Along the way, Deidara could talk about whatever he wanted, and Uehara Naraku would even join in occasionally; they all also liked the idea of explosions...
They are also peers with common topics.
Most importantly, Uehara Naraku's summoning beast, the Ancient Giant Dragon, is very impressive!
"Sure, timing is crucial."
Uehara Naraku nodded, then glanced disdainfully at Deidara: "But I don't want to take you this time. Your actions were too slow the last time you captured the One-tailed Jinchuriki in the Hidden Sand Village!"
"Bastard, what did you say!"
Deidara's expression froze, and then he furiously waved his hands: "I just helped you out, and now you're dismissing your companion like this! I have been exerting a lot of effort!"
"Alright, alright, I'll take you flying."
Uehara Naraku glanced at the Deva Path of Pain, sitting atop the Gedo Statue, and spoke softly: "This time I would like to act together with Hoshigaki Kisame and Uchiha Itachi's team, after all, Itachi's Sharingan is very helpful in capturing Tailed Beasts."
"Fine."
The Deva Path of Pain nodded and then ordered in a deep voice: "After you capture the Three-tailed Isobu, there's no need to bring it back directly; just find a suitable location to use the Illusionary Body Jutsu, and we'll work together to seal the Three-tailed Isobu into the Gedo Statue."
"Couldn't we just bring it back?"
Deidara scratched his head and looked at Uehara Naraku: "I think bringing it back to seal would be safer."
"Either way is fine."
Uehara Naraku answered nonchalantly.
Deidara was so frustrated that he puffed up his cheeks, thinking whether this guy is okay, he thought their relationship had improved!
Currently, at the Akatsuki Hideout, there's still a half-dead Four-tailed Jinchuriki Roshi, and after the Three-tailed capture, it'll be time to capture the Five-tailed...
This collection process is really fast!
The thing that really wastes the Akatsuki's time is sealing the Tailed Beasts, as it takes several days to use the Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals to seal a Tailed Beast into the Gedo Statue.
After the sealing process is over, most members' physical and chakra consumption is substantial, and they need a period of rest.
Kakuzu slowly stood up, speaking in a muffled voice: "Since capturing the Three-tailed this time doesn't require us, I'll go kill a few people to replenish the funding for the organization. We spent quite a bit on this mission, and we can't just sit and eat away at our resources!"
"..."
Uehara Naraku's brow twitched, looking up at Kakuzu, remembering the story of Kakuzu and Hidan, he softly asked: "Does Kakuzu-senpai have any targets in mind?"
"I'll just see what comes up!"
Kakuzu looked at Uehara Naraku, speaking rather nonchalantly: "Whether it's tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or tens of millions of ryo, I won't miss any bounty!"