Uehara Naraku's orders were not strange.
Besides instructing Yakushi Kabuto to immediately go to the Akatsuki base and take the Gedo Statue and Uchiha Sasuke, he also told them to bring along those willing to leave the Akatsuki.
After the battle of Konoha, Akatsuki washed its hands of its past, and if some members couldn't accept it, rather than waiting for them to defect in the future, it would be better for Yakushi Kabuto to take them away as cannon fodder for the future Ninja World war.
Well, it's basically fishing.
Anyone unwilling to leave Akatsuki would definitely receive Uehara Naraku's protection; they are the precious legacy left behind by Nagato!
Those willing to leave Akatsuki are just jumping from one whirlpool to another more dangerous one.
In essence, they can't escape Uehara Naraku's control.
Because Uehara Naraku and Konan are on their way back to the Land of Rain, and time is running out for Yakushi Kabuto, he immediately sealed Hatake Sakumo and rushed to the Akatsuki base with Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Obito.
Akatsuki's Base.
Sasori, Deidara, and Uchiha Sasuke had already returned to the base with the Eight-tailed Jinchuriki, and the Akatsuki members were still waiting for their leader to bring back the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki, looking forward to sealing both the Eight-tail and Nine-tail into the Gedo Statue and implementing their weapon of war plan.
It is well-known that the waiting time is undoubtedly very long.
The Akatsuki members are quite relaxed; what can a bunch of high-and-mighty guys do when gathered together? Of course, it's nothing but bickering and arguing!
"Idiots getting their heads chopped off every day!"
After sneering at Hidan, Deidara made a face at him, sticking out his tongue playfully: "Dummy dummy dummy... Bleh bleh bleh!"
"Bastard, I'll kill you!"
Hidan furiously clenched his scythe, just as he was about to rush over, several Chakra Lines tightly bound his arms.
Sasori of the Red Sand controlled the Chakra Lines to restrain Hidan's actions, coldly warning: "You can argue, but don't start fighting inside the base."
Upon hearing Sasori of the Red Sand's words, the anger on Hidan's face intensified.
If he could win against Deidara verbally, would he still resort to fighting?
Hidan angrily clutched his scythe, turning to Kakuzu: "Hey, Kakuzu, I can't out-argue him! Come help me!"
"Idiot!"
Kakuzu rubbed his forehead.
How could he have such a foolish teammate like Hidan!
This guy Hidan is so stupid it's hopeless!
Fortunately, just as Hidan couldn't suppress his rage and wanted to tear down the Akatsuki base with Deidara, Yakushi Kabuto's appearance grabbed their attention.
"Yakushi Kabuto, where did you go?"
Sasori of the Red Sand furrowed his brow, looking at Yakushi Kabuto as he spoke: "If I remember correctly, you should be in your lab, right? Leaving the base without permission would violate the leader's orders, wouldn't it?"
"What if Akatsuki no longer has a leader?"
Yakushi Kabuto slowly raised his head to look at everyone present, a smile appearing on his face: "I went to Konoha, Nagato... No, Pain is already dead."
"What?"
Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to Yakushi Kabuto!
Their eyes were filled with disbelief; how could they possibly believe that their leader, who claimed to be a god, would die in Konoha!
Sasori of the Red Sand's eyes moved slightly, he shook his head and immediately said: "Impossible, Pain possesses the power of the Rinnegan..."
"Nothing is impossible."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, smiling gently: "I forced Pain into a desperate situation when he and Konoha were both weary... so he died..."
"Bastard, how dare you betray Lord Pain!"
Kaguya Kimimaro and Haku swiftly rushed out upon hearing this!
In terms of loyalty to the Akatsuki, no one could surpass the two of them, as they were raised by Konan with Uehara Naraku.
"Dead Bone Pulse: Dance of Camellia!"
Kaguya Kimimaro's body suddenly sprouted sharp bones, as he charged rapidly towards Yakushi Kabuto!
However, a figure cloaked in Golden Chakra Armor suddenly appeared, landing in front of Kaguya Kimimaro, pressing a Rasengan against Kimimaro's body!
It was Namikaze Minato, revived by Reanimation!
The next moment, Kaguya Kimimaro was sent flying!
"Ice Release..."
Haku swiftly raised his fingers.
Just as Haku was about to release his Ice Release, Namikaze Minato's figure flickered like golden light, suddenly appearing beside Haku, kicking him away!
"That's... the Golden Flash!"
Deidara's face suddenly changed.
For ninjas from the Hidden Rock Village, the Golden Flash was undoubtedly a terrifying figure, even Deidara grew up hearing stories of Konoha's Golden Flash.
Sasori of the Red Sand watched the scene unfold, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes: "So you revived the Golden Flash Namikaze Minato with Reanimation... Now it seems, your claim of dealing with Pain is not unfounded."
"Indeed."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded, smiling as he spread his palms: "Now Pain is dead, Konan and Uehara Naraku have abandoned the plan to collect the Tailed Beasts... Do you really want to stay in this organization that's heading for decline?"
Yakushi Kabuto's gaze slowly moved as he assessed everyone present and his smile grew deeper: "Akatsuki is about to be destroyed, why not follow me to continue the plan of collecting the Tailed Beasts..."