Black Zetsu was quite confident.
As long as Uehara Naraku was still willing to communicate, it certainly could convince him.
Black Zetsu once again presented its argument to Hoshigaki Kisame, leisurely narrating a story about how Uchiha Madara entrusted his dream to a child of destiny named Nagato.
Even though Uehara Naraku had heard this story, he couldn't help but flinch.
In Black Zetsu's description, Uchiha Madara became an elder with very delicate feelings and benevolence. After finally gaining the Rinnegan, he received guidance from the Six Paths Sage, finding the correct way to save the Ninja World.
Unfortunately, Uchiha Madara's life was already nearing its end.
"Before his death…"
Black Zetsu lowered its head slowly as it spoke about Madara before his death, with a touch of sorrow in its voice that quickly turned resolute again: "Lord Madara finally made up his mind. He decided to bet the Rinnegan he obtained on a new era!"
"..."
Uehara Naraku was stunned.
Wow, it sounds truly moving!
What Black Zetsu said sounded somewhat familiar!
It must be said, Black Zetsu's acting and lines are incredibly realistic, much more so than those two eliminated guys Uchiha Obito and Uchiha Itachi…
Honestly, if Uehara Naraku wasn't the one secretly pulling all the strings, he'd really think he'd come to a fake Ninja World…
Black Zetsu indeed...
is undoubtedly his biggest rival for the best actor!
After a moment's silence, Uehara Naraku continued, "Zetsu-senior, unfortunately, it seems you have betrayed the legendary Uchiha Madara senior's final wish…"
"Strictly speaking, it's not betrayal."
Black Zetsu shook its head and continued in a deep tone, "Lord Madara's true wish was for the peace of the entire Ninja World. As long as Ninja World could be peaceful, let the Eye of the Moon illuminate the earth, and hence no more disputes would arise!"
After Black Zetsu finished speaking, he gazed at Uehara Naraku and continued, "Uehara, Nagato inherited the eyes and the legacy of Lord Madara. You've inherited Nagato's will… This is what the Ninja World calls the inheritance of will."
"Uchiha Madara…"
Uehara Naraku furrowed his brows in confusion and spoke softly, "Is he really so noble? But from what I heard from the Konoha Ninja…"
"They are all weaklings."
Upon hearing Uehara Naraku mention Konoha, Black Zetsu hastily continued to argue, "Weaklings can only see the crisis before them, only the strong can discern the essence beneath the Ninja World's chaos over time."
After finishing, Black Zetsu seemed to fear that Uehara Naraku might doubt Uchiha Madara's character and dropped a heavy hint, "Furthermore, the reason Lord Madara thought of the Eye of the Moon Plan is that he had obtained the stone tablet left by the Six Paths Sage…"
As Black Zetsu mentioned the Six Paths Sage, his voice turned hoarse, "Legend has it that a thousand years ago, that Six Paths Sage hoped the Ninja World would always be peaceful, and under his great power, naturally, no one dared to transgress his will…"
Saying this, Black Zetsu's voice gradually lowered, "The Six Paths Sage thought very far ahead. If Ninja World remained peaceful, naturally nothing would matter; but he guessed that after his death, the whole Ninja World might see war again, hence leaving behind a way to solve war."
"Is it the Eye of the Moon Plan?"
Uehara Naraku forcibly suppressed his emotions.
Honestly speaking, he almost wanted to laugh.
Black Zetsu surely harbored resentment toward the Six Paths Sage, yet had to use his name to fool him. He truly wasn't having it easy!
And Black Zetsu's acting was truly superb!
For the past millennia, the reason that the Ninja World had so much war was all thanks to this elder's blessing!
Unfortunately, Black Zetsu didn't know what Uehara Naraku was thinking.
Seeing Uehara Naraku's expression change slightly, Black Zetsu continued in a deep tone, "Yes, exactly the Eye of the Moon Plan. Back then, when Lord Madara obtained that stone tablet, he used his Mangekyo Sharingan to interpret the secrets of the tablet, hence he inherited the will of the Six Paths Sage!"
"Where is that stone tablet?"
"Nankai Shrine of the Uchiha Clan."
Black Zetsu gazed at Uehara Naraku and whispered trying to seduce, "If you obtained the Rinnegan, you could also interpret that stone tablet, then you will understand I never lied to you, and also comprehend the will of the Six Paths Sage and Lord Madara…"
"I understand."
Uehara Naraku seemed somewhat stirred.
As for what he really thought, it was certainly questionable.
The two of them should have a certain understanding regarding the truth of that stone tablet.
After a moment's silence, Uehara Naraku suddenly spoke again, "Then about the matter you told me before about resurrecting Lord Nagato, is this real?"
This matter was the most crucial.
He needed to find a way to get Black Zetsu to agree to resurrect Nagato.
The only troublesome part was that Black Zetsu, that bastard, actually wanted him to transplant the Rinnegan to carry out the Eye of the Moon Plan…
This was truly vexing.
Does it mean that once you become the leader of Akatsuki, you are destined to have the standard configuration of the Rinnegan?
Why did Black Zetsu suddenly want him to transplant the Rinnegan!
This is like nesting dolls stacked onto him!
Really curious, what is Black Zetsu's brain made of to stack nesting dolls onto a mastermind like him!
When Uehara Naraku saw Black Zetsu still in silence, he softly continued: "Senior Zetsu, if I remember correctly, after Lord Nagato used the Reincarnation Jutsu, his life was already exhausted, even if we revive him, he won't last long, right?"
"Then we can only use another method."
Black Zetsu no longer stayed silent, grinning: "After Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto got Nagato's corpse, they certainly wouldn't give up on using Reanimation to control Nagato to become their power, so they would certainly make Nagato into the peak period battle strength…"
Black Zetsu looked at Uehara Naraku, continuing in a low voice: "At that time, as long as the Reincarnation Jutsu is used on Nagato, he will be able to revive in his peak state..."
"Oh?"
Uehara Naraku slowly tilted his head, watching Black Zetsu, suddenly speaking, "Back then, when you recruited Yakushi Kabuto to join our Eye of the Moon Plan, letting him revive Uchiha Madara in his peak state, is it also with this idea in mind, wanting Lord Nagato to revive him..."
"No."
Black Zetsu hurriedly shook his head, softly explaining: "It's just that the Eye of the Moon Plan added Uchiha Obito as a variable, only Lord Madara can deal with Uchiha Obito..."
"Alright, I admit I really had this thought."
Black Zetsu, seeing Uehara Naraku's playful gaze, laughed unexpectedly: "I am Lord Madara's will, wanting to see Lord Madara have a chance to revive, such things seem not strange!"
Saying this, Black Zetsu suddenly paused, a hint of excitement unexpectedly appearing in his voice: "But the future was entrusted by Lord Madara to the new era's people, he might not be willing to revive...
I just want him to see, after the Eye of the Moon's light covers the earth, this world has transformed, just as his dying wish, into the world he dreamt of."
"..."
Uehara Naraku truly had nothing to say.
When unable to resolve issues, using touching words to sway others, Uehara Naraku felt he's learned another trick from Black Zetsu...
Just through Black Zetsu's words alone, if someone else were in his shoes, they might indeed have a bit of reluctance to continue doubting him...
After all, it really seemed like he was speaking the truth!
Regardless of who it is, having a chance to revive the most important person, is it not heart-tugging? Such candid words, the matter has passed, is there the decency to keep pursuing?
Moreover, there was also a complement about Uchiha Madara.
Just Black Zetsu is even more exaggerated, describing Uchiha Madara as if he's a saint.
If the Ninja World had an Oscar award, if the people of the Ninja World didn't give Black Zetsu an Oscar, Uehara Naraku himself wouldn't accept it!
Of course, if they didn't give Uehara one, Uehara Naraku definitely wouldn't accept it!
Uehara Naraku sighed and slowly lowered his head, speaking softly: "Senior Zetsu, I can understand your feelings, Lord Nagato, before his death, actually told me, he had no regrets when he passed..."
Uehara Naraku's emotions gradually grew agitated, looking at Black Zetsu, continuing: "But I cannot bear the pain of his departure... when I heard the possibility of reviving him, knowing it may defy his will, I can't help but be moved!"
In the midst of excitement, Uehara Naraku's eyes even began to mist up.
Looking at the visibly agitated Uehara Naraku who seemed on the verge of tears, Black Zetsu also reverently shook his head, suddenly feeling a bit of guilt.
Was it because it deceived Uehara Naraku so much that Uehara Naraku was moved?
Humans...
Are always so easily deceived by emotions.
Even Uehara Naraku wiped his eyes, using water force to moisten his eyes, Black Zetsu wasn't easily deceived after all...
The last two Oscar-winning actors from Akatsuki, after a round of dialogue and performance, gathered their emotions, finally addressing their real business.
"Actually, I was planning to give up on the Eye of the Moon Plan."
Uehara Naraku rubbed his eyes, holding his temples, the first words made Black Zetsu's heart tremble; was its emotion wasted?
Man, it's been a thousand years!
Black Zetsu has never been so sentimental!
Even when mesmerized by the moon, longing for Otsutsuki Kaguya, it couldn't utter such heartfelt words earlier!
"But..."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Black Zetsu, the corner of his mouth curved unnoticeably before vanishing: "After hearing the whole story from Senior Zetsu, I'll try continuing the Eye of the Moon Plan, fulfilling the wishes of the Six Paths Sage, Senior Madara, and Lord Nagato from the past..."
Uehara Naraku slowly clenched his fist, resolutely speaking: "These wishes will be realized by our hands! This is our inescapable responsibility... Senior Zetsu, join me in continuing the Eye of the Moon Plan!"
At this moment, it was as if a beam of light shone upon him.
No, there really was a ray of light shining on Uehara Naraku.
The rain in the Hidden Rain Village stopped unnoticed; a ray of sunlight pierced through the thick clouds, landing on Uehara Naraku, like a choice of destiny.
"Heh heh heh heh... Indeed."
Black Zetsu nodded to Uehara Naraku, unable to suppress the joy in its hoarse laughter: "Uehara, precisely because I saw you have the potential to inherit their will, I was willing to find you."