Doesn't know of his existence?
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head. He had met the legendary First Mizukage Yūto back in Konoha.
Recalling the tone of his voice at that time, Yakushi Kabuto's back was soaked with sweat again. Fortunately, his luck wasn't too bad then, otherwise, he wouldn't be here today.
If it was the second possibility, then Yakushi Kabuto couldn't quite understand.
"This intel might be a good bargaining chip."
Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his glasses and thought to himself.
As a spy with multiple identities, maximizing profit is the best choice.
After all, bringing Orochimaru-sama back to life requires a lot of preparation.
In a dark cave.
The Akatsuki Organization members were rarely all present.
"The Ninja World has been quite lively recently."
Deidara said with a smile on his face, looking around at the others.
"It is indeed a bit lively, but it's a shame about all those bounties."
Kakuzu's slightly hoarse voice came, filled with regret.
"Where are Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki? They didn't show up last time, and they still haven't come this time."
Sasori glanced around at the people and asked in confusion.
As Sasori spoke, the other Akatsuki Organization members also showed expressions of confusion. Missing two consecutive meetings had never happened before.
Zetsu, who was standing at the very edge, had an excited look on the White Zetsu half of his face, as if he was trying hard to hold back some important news he wanted to say.
The Black Zetsu part, however, showed no expression on his face, but his eyes flickered with a strange light.
"No need to wait any longer, they won't be coming back."
A cold voice suddenly entered everyone's ears.
Everyone looked forward in the direction of the voice and saw Pain and Konan slowly walking out from one side, appearing in everyone's view.
"What do you mean?"
Hidan showed a confused expression and asked curiously.
"I will announce three things this time!"
"First thing, Uchiha Itachi is dead. The specific cause of death should be related to Konoha or Kirigakure!"
"Second thing, Kisame Hoshigaki betrayed the organization, and Kisame Hoshigaki has leaked information about "Akatsuki" to the Mist Ninja Village."
Pain paused slightly after saying this, clearly waiting for everyone to digest these two pieces of news.
Everyone present suddenly became quiet, clearly stunned by the sudden news.
"What? Uchiha Itachi is dead! I haven't even gotten my revenge yet!"
Deidara's face showed disbelief, and he stared at Pain in front of him with wide eyes.
"That shark-head Kisame Hoshigaki would betray "Akatsuki"? I thought Uchiha Itachi would be the first to betray the organization."
Kakuzu had a cold smile on his face and said softly.
To him, it didn't matter who betrayed the organization; in fact, Kakuzu even welcomed it deep down.
After all, there was one more person whose bounty could be claimed.
Konan, standing beside Pain, looked at the expressions on everyone's faces below, a hint of faint sadness flashing in her eyes.
The "Akatsuki" before her was no longer the "Akatsuki" of the past. Regarding the death of their comrades, aside from surprise or unexpectedness, there was no trace of sadness on anyone's face.
A sense of sorrow suddenly arose deep within Konan's heart.
Seemingly sensing that everyone had almost digested the two pieces of news, Pain's indifferent voice sounded again:
"Third thing, I will personally go to the Mist Ninja Village to kill Kisame Hoshigaki and retrieve those two rings of "Akatsuki"."
"Therefore, after this great battle breaks out, the Akatsuki Organization will be completely exposed to the eyes of all Ninja Villages. You had best prepare in advance."
As Pain's words echoed, the expressions of the many Akatsuki Organization members present all became serious.
"Does this matter require me to infiltrate the Mist Ninja Village in advance to gather intelligence?"
Zetsu looked at Pain at this moment with a grinning expression.
"No need."
Pain said flatly, directly refusing.
After speaking, Pain and Konan turned and left.
White Zetsu spread his hands, showing a helpless expression, while Black Zetsu's eyes flickered with a sharp glint.
As expected, they no longer trust us?
Moreover, just now, Black Zetsu felt a very special Chakra on Pain's body.
Although Pain was just a corpse and not the main body, Black Zetsu could still vaguely sense that very special Chakra from the black rods that transmitted signals.
That jutsu has been activated!
Black Zetsu had some guesses before, but now he was absolutely certain that the First Mizukage Yūto had been resurrected!
Because the condition for that jutsu's activation was for the Rinnegan to see Yūto's face. This was a jutsu that Uchiha Madara had set in the Rinnegan as a precaution back then!
Compared to Obito's little schemes, Yūto was the person who truly made Black Zetsu vigilant!
Such a person was definitely the primary enemy in resurrecting his mother.
Thinking of this, Black Zetsu immediately controlled White Zetsu's body and quickly sank underground.
In a somewhat dark room, a special instrument resembling a sleep pod with various tubes inserted in the middle was placed in the center of the room.
In this instrument, a gaunt, red-haired man with various black rods inserted into his back was semi-reclining.
This person was Nagato, the true leader of Akatsuki at present.
And Pain, who had just been in the meeting, was now standing on one side of the room. Beside Pain, there were also five corpses with the same Rinnegan.
"Nagato, are you really going to do this? That's one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries."
Konan said with a worried tone in her voice.
Looking at Nagato's emaciated body, a look of unbearable Pain flashed across Konan's face.
Yahiko sacrificed himself for peace, and Nagato before her had also become like this for peace.
Sometimes, Konan would even wonder if what they were doing was right or wrong?
"Anyone who betrays Akatsuki must pay the price. This is the resolve of a leader."
"We have already experienced infinite Pain, haven't we? And this Pain has made us grow, transforming from mortals into gods."
Seemingly sensing Konan's confusion beside him, Nagato slowly forced a smile onto his somewhat stiff face.
"Not only for Yahiko, but also for ourselves, I want to put an end to this chaotic world of war. This is the mission of a god, and it is also the mission bestowed upon me by these eyes!"
Nagato's firm voice echoed in Konan's ears.
Seeing the look on Nagato's face, Konan took a deep breath and said with a brilliant smile, "I'll help you."
Nagato was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Thank you."