Jiraiya was somewhat surprised.
Uchiha Obito's words were truly shocking.
If the intelligence officer of Akatsuki was Uchiha Obito's mole, then it would mean that Akatsuki's actions had always been under Uchiha Obito's surveillance, no wonder he could arrive at such a moment of crisis today.
Really unexpected!
Uehara Naraku of Akatsuki has been deceiving these big ninja villages, but when Uehara Naraku was deceiving others, he probably never imagined that Uchiha Obito was also deceiving Akatsuki from behind, right?
What in the world is going on?
Is this world a huge nesting doll game?
Jiraiya's face gradually regained calm, after thinking for a moment, he lifted his head again to look at Uchiha Obito, grinning as he said, "You kids, each one of you likes to hide in the dark and scheme everything, huh..."
Jiraiya slowly spread out his palm, softly saying, "Uehara Naraku is deceiving us, and you are deceiving them, how do you know there's no one manipulating everything behind you?"
"True."
Uchiha Obito slowly lowered his head, his voice gradually became calm: "Indeed, someone is manipulating me from behind, but so what?"
Uchiha Obito caressed his mask, speaking in a low voice: "Back when I was manipulating Nagato, Konan, and Uehara Naraku from behind the scenes, who would have thought they would boldly kick me out of the Akatsuki?"
As Uchiha Obito said this, his voice gradually became gloomy: "As long as you have enough power and a meticulous plan, even a pawn may have the chance to turn the tables, how can you be sure you're not that pawn?"
This matter is truly tragic to speak of.
Who would have thought that Uehara Naraku, that kid, didn't become a useful pawn, instead directly taking over and becoming a player.
Clearly, that kid couldn't jump very high!
Why did he succeed in turning the tables?
Uehara Naraku has been involved in almost everything in the Ninja World, yet no one has ever detected the massive conspiracy hidden beneath his simple smile, is it because he's always been too young?
Even if Jiraiya discovered that Uehara Naraku was a member of Akatsuki, it was of no use.
Instead, it was this very matter that made Jiraiya jump into Uehara's game board, beginning to be used by Uehara Naraku.
Uchiha Obito sighed silently in his heart, but continued to speak resolutely: "Of course, some people are destined never to escape being pawns, like your two disciples Nagato and Konan."
Saying this, Uchiha Obito seemed to have thought of something.
A glint of red light flashed in the Sharingan under that mask, as he chuckled softly: "Jiraiya-san, you noticed a missing disciple when you were in The Hidden Rain Village this time, right? Actually, I had a hand in the destruction of that Akatsuki led by Yahiko back then!"
"..."
Jiraiya suddenly lifted his head.
The next moment, Jiraiya's face slowly regained calm.
So much had happened today, Jiraiya felt his heart had endured enough shock, Uchiha Obito's words didn't seem surprising.
If no one had guided Nagato and Konan down the wrong path, how could those two disciples have become so extreme now?
Uchiha Obito continued nonchalantly: "The rumors of the Ninja World aren't wrong, the formation of Akatsuki, this monstrous organization, is my creation, I personally led Nagato and Konan into despair, guiding them to create the Tailed Beast Weapon."
"..."
Jiraiya remained silent.
Uchiha Obito spread his hand, his voice gradually gaining a hint of madness: "Actually, they don't even know, the so-called Tailed Beast Weapon is just a lie... Unfortunately, there's no turning back for them now."
Uchiha Obito slowly turned his head to look at Jiraiya, chuckling as he spoke: "Speaking of which, we really have fate, don't we! Jiraiya-san, you should have five disciples now, right?"
Saying this, Uchiha Obito's hand slowly covered his Sharingan: "Ahahaha... How interesting, it seems the life tragedies of Jiraiya-san's five disciples are closely connected to me!"
"..."
Jiraiya slowly clenched his fist.
Yes, that's right!
Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Naruto.
Uchiha Obito was indeed the perpetrator of the life tragedies of his five disciples, even Uzumaki Naruto became an orphan because of Obito.
Jiraiya's face gradually turned gloomy, he slowly stood up, glared at Uchiha Obito, and said: "Kid, are you trying to provoke a teacher!"
"No."
Uchiha Obito adjusted his mask, speaking softly: "I'm giving you a chance, Jiraiya-san, a chance to save your disciples."
Uchiha Obito spread his hand, chuckling: "When Yahiko died in battle back then, you weren't there; when Minato-sensei sacrificed himself, you weren't there either..."
Saying these words, Uchiha Obito's voice had a hint of amusement: "Now, when Uzumaki Naruto, Nagato, and Konan, these last three disciples, are about to fight for life and death, you're able to be present, shouldn't you be grateful to me?"
Uchiha Obito looked directly at Jiraiya, speaking softly: "The last step of Akatsuki is definitely to capture the Nine-tails within Uzumaki Naruto, their battle is inevitable..."
"..."
Jiraiya once again fell silent.
If you asked him before, he would definitely choose to stand by Uzumaki Naruto's side; but after listening to Uchiha Obito say so much, his face showed a hint of hesitation.
To be honest, now Jiraiya wants to return to The Hidden Rain Village, to see if he can persuade Nagato and Konan to abandon that unrealistic plan...
However, Uchiha Obito seemed to have anticipated this, continuing to laugh and say: "Jiraiya-san, do you know why I'm willing to tell you so much today? Because I'm very certain this is an unchangeable fact."
Uchiha Obito continued: "And most importantly, Jiraiya-sama, you have only one chance to return to Konoha and inform them about the Akatsuki's imminent invasion;
or you can return to The Hidden Rain Village and try to change Nagato and Konan, but you have no evidence to convince them, and going will only lead to your death."
Uchiha Obito extended his palm, and in a soft voice said: "You have only one path, and that is to obediently cooperate with me, and you might be able to save the life of your last disciple, Uzumaki Naruto."
After saying this, Uchiha Obito scratched his head and nervously laughed, saying: "After all, Naruto is Minato-sensei's son, and truthfully, I also want him to survive hahaha…"
"..."
Jiraiya looked at Uchiha Obito with a complex expression and said in a deep voice: "How did that pure Uchiha Obito from back then turn into this!"
"I once yearned for the light too!"
Uchiha Obito slowly covered his mask with his hand, his voice turning somber: "I too once hoped to become Hokage, but I discovered Konoha's darkness, and realized only power allows you to choose your dreams."
Uchiha Obito looked up at Jiraiya and said: "Have you thought it through? Jiraiya-sama, should I send you back to Konoha, or let you fall to your death here?"
"..."
Jiraiya fell into a long silence.
Uchiha Obito, for some reason, seemed to have become very patient as he stood there, quietly waiting for Jiraiya's response.
After a long time, Jiraiya slowly raised his head and softly said: "What you've said today is a bit confusing, starting with cooperation, then revealing some truth about the Tailed Beast Weapon, and even giving me a choice. It's somewhat baffling…"
Jiraiya looked at Uchiha Obito and showed a smile: "Asking this teacher to choose between saving Nagato or Naruto, it's indeed an interesting question…"
Jiraiya's smile deepened as he laughed: "Actually, you are Nagato's subordinate, aren't you? The one controlling you is Nagato, right? Hahaha, this is all a trick… How could Nagato and Konan bear to kill their own teacher!"
"..."
Wrong guess!
Why can't he think of Uehara Naraku!
Inwardly, Uchiha Obito nearly screamed in frustration, hoping Jiraiya could figure out the name Uehara Naraku, but unfortunately, Jiraiya's guess had gone off track.
It even sounded somewhat laughable.
Within The Hidden Rain Village, Uehara Naraku, who was controlling Uchiha Obito, stood silently for a moment, expressionlessly raising his fingers again.
Inside the Kamui Space.
After several seconds of silence, Uchiha Obito's voice turned somber once again: "You guessed wrong, Jiraiya-sama, this was a game I created for both sides, a game of mutual destruction."
Uchiha Obito's voice echoed in the empty Kamui Space: "I just wanted to make this game more interesting, to see how a teacher like you would deal with students who want to destroy the world…"
After saying this, Uchiha Obito softly continued: "Because Minato-sensei treated me well, I also want to see what a teacher who was killed by his own student would do… Everything I said is true, and I truly want to cooperate with Konoha."
"…Send me back to Konoha!"
Jiraiya rubbed his forehead and said to Uchiha Obito: "After telling me so much, aren't you worried that after we deal with Nagato, we might kill you?"
"No."
Uchiha Obito looked at Jiraiya, and his voice gradually became earnest: "Because after dealing with the traitorous Nagato and Konan, we still have an enemy to face together, the one who orchestrated everything I did from behind."
"Who?"
"Uchiha…"
As he mentioned this surname, Uchiha Obito's voice gradually turned obscure, and finally, he uttered a terrifying name: "Madara."
"Uchiha Madara… wasn't he already dead long ago?"
"No."
Uchiha Obito shook his head and softly said: "For some powerful ninja, life and death are no longer insurmountable barriers; if someone like Kakuzu who only sells teammates for money can live long, what is impossible?"
After saying this, Uchiha Obito added: "Hidden in Akatsuki, Zetsu and I are both subordinates of Uchiha Madara; unlike me, Zetsu is utterly loyal to Madara."
Uchiha Obito looked at Jiraiya and solemnly said: "Just wait and see! Uchiha Madara has long planned everything and will soon return.
The Ninja World has never been so peaceful.
Since you've decided to return to Konoha to save Uzumaki Naruto, I will send you to the nearest safe place near Konoha."
After saying this, Uchiha Obito's figure vanished from the Kamui Space.
Inside the empty Kamui Space.
Jiraiya slowly sat cross-legged, his fists clenching and relaxing repeatedly: "I am the white-haired gallant of Konoha, Jiraiya, how could I give up on anyone I can save!
The matters of Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito can be set aside for now, the priority is to find a way to resolve Nagato's obstinacy and the Akatsuki's invasion of Konoha!
As a teacher, I should educate my students and help them correct their mistakes, isn't that what a teacher should do?"
Jiraiya gazed at the void of the Kamui Space and softly said: "In the past, I always fell a little short; life was always filled with tragedies and regrets.
But this time, I will not miss anything, Naruto, Nagato, Konan, not a single one will be missing."
Within The Hidden Rain Village.
Uehara Naraku slowly lowered his fingers.
"This time I spared your life and gave Konoha a chance to defy destiny; the gratitude to one person is returned to you; the gratitude to the other will be repaid to you when Konoha faces the invasion."