Pain: Fine, Go Easy on Me

What exactly is your purpose?

On the mountaintop, Konan coldly stared at Obito, her disgust and dissatisfaction made no attempt to conceal, all clearly displayed on her face.

Unlike Nagato only harbored suspicions and a degree of wariness towards Obito, Konan was almost certain that Obito harbored no good intentions towards Nagato.

Perhaps because of her different experiences in her youth, Konan is not someone who is easily deceived.

However, Konan only lived for two men, Yahiko and Nagato. Since Nagato chose to cooperate with Obito, even if Konan didn't like it, she would unconditionally support Nagato and move forward with Nagato.

Now that Nagato is gone, Konan naturally has no need to hide her disgust for Obito.

Zetsu glanced at Obito and Konan, then stood silently to the side.

Obito spoke slowly in a deep voice, "Isn't creating peace using the power of the Tailed Beasts and the Rinnegan our long-standing goal?"

Konan retorted without backing down, "That's our goal, but what... what is your goal?"

Obito chuckled and said, "The world that Hashirama created is flawed. I once suggested to him that we use the power of the Tailed Beasts to rule the world, but he refused."

At this point, Obito suddenly chuckled.

"All the suffering you have endured stems from the flawed system of the ninja village... therefore, our goals are the same."

Konan snorted lightly, clearly not believing Obito's nonsense.

Perhaps it's because of a woman's unique intuition!

Even though Obito hasn't shown any weakness so far, Konan still doesn't trust him.

Obito continued, "Instead of doubting me here, you should worry about Pain. Hinata Hyuga is not an easy ninja to deal with."

Obito's eyes flickered slightly beneath the mask, and he glanced at Zetsu without making a sound.

Konan suspects Obito's motives, Obito now has some doubts about Zetsu's motives as well.

Black Zetsu's collaboration with Hinata was undoubtedly kept secret; even Obito was completely unaware of it.

However, Deidara's death caused Obito to develop doubts and distrust towards Black Zetsu.

Even if Zetsu didn't want to reveal his abilities, it would actually be quite easy for Obito if he wanted to escape with Deidara.

However, Deidara died at Hinata's hands.

Obito simply wouldn't believe Black Zetsu's explanation.

Obito suspects that Black Zetsu has already set his sights on Hinata.

What exactly is he trying to do?

Releasing the Reaper Death Seal and obtaining the other half of the Nine-Tails from Minato Namikaze's body would indeed be in the Akatsuki's interest.

However, this also diminishes Naruto Uzumaki's importance.

Moreover, in Obito's opinion, it would actually be easier to obtain the half of the Nine-Tails from Naruto's body.

Why go to such lengths, even risking exposing the Akatsuki and Pain 'Pain Rinnegan, just to obtain half of the Nine-Tails?

The explanation of Black Zetsu Obito is: Hinata Hyuga has grown to the level of Hashirama Senju. Even Nagato couldn't get the Nine-Tails inside Naruto Uzumaki under Hinata Hyuga's protection.

"That makes sense..."

However, Black Zetsu had previously tried to win over Hinata Hyuga, even saying that the power of the Byakugan would bring the 'Infinite Tsukuyomi' into reality, making it a true reality.

But Black Zetsu is now completely refusing to mention this matter, and is even downplaying Naruto's importance.

No matter how you look at it, Black Zetsu seems to want to avoid Hinata Hyuga.

Suppressing his doubts, Obito withdrew his gaze.

Black Zetsu is Madara Uchiha's will, Obito never trusted Black Zetsu to begin with.

Obito also had his own plan; he wanted to complete the Infinite Tsukuyomi on his own.

"Perhaps Zetsu already sensed something, so he made another preparation!"

Obito could only guess in this way, as this was the only way to explain the rationale behind some of Black Zetsu's actions.

Moreover, Hinata must possess some kind of special quality.

Black Zetsu's claim that the Byakugan's power could turn the Infinite Tsukuyomi into a real world may not be entirely untrue in retrospect.

Hinata becoming normal too quickly, and it's also too abnormal.

However, there was one Obito was absolutely certain of: Hinata, as Konoha Ninja, had been pampered by her clan since childhood, and such a person would never agree to the 'Eye of the Moon' plan.

Looking into the distance, Obito thought to himself, "Perhaps even Zetsu himself didn't expect that Hinata Hyuga Nagato this time?"

"Hinata Hyuga's unique qualities, and Zetsu's secret plan... perhaps we'll begin to realize them today..."

Thinking of this, Obito slowly said, "I'll leave this place to you for now."

After he finished speaking, the space rippled slightly, Obito slowly disappeared from the spot.

Zetsu completely ignored Obito's unauthorized actions and wasn't even worried that Obito would secretly take action against Hinata.

Just as Nagato could not fail, Obito could not fail either.

No matter who Obito was defeated by, Nagato would always suspect his identity.

The best way to avoid failure is to do nothing. If you do nothing, you will never fail.

As long as Obito continues to maintain an air of mystery, his identity as 'Madara Uchiha' will not be revealed.

Hinata has nothing to do with the infighting within the Akatsuki, and even if Hinata knew about it, she wouldn't care.

With the Heart Technique and the Impure Ninjutsu Impure World Reincarnation, Obito was powerless against Black Zetsu. Regardless of how Madara Uchiha descended upon the Shinobi World, the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan would proceed smoothly as expected.

Hinata, like Black Zetsu, only needs to reap all the rewards of victory at the last moment.

The most important thing for Hinata right now is how to subtly let Pain win.

Hinata had already shown her full strength, especially when she Knockoff Susanoo unleash the "Makankosappo," a super Ninjutsu powerful enough to destroy a town.

To be honest, Hinata was confident that she could cut through Nagato's Chibaku Tensei.

Pain was unable to absorb Senjutsu Chakra...

Therefore, regardless of Hinata's thoughts, there is a very high probability that Pain will die here today.

Kakashi and Inoichi Yamanaka exchanged a glance. Inoichi Yamanaka nodded slightly and looked at Pain, saying in a deep voice, "Orochimaru is missing-nin of Konoha. We are going to bring him back to Konoha today. We hope that you will not interfere in the affairs of Konoha."

A cold glint flashed in Pain's eyes as he stretched out his right hand, aiming it at the Konoha members.

Hinata shouted when she saw this, "Watch out!"

Pain's voice was deep. "Shinra Tensei!"

In an instant, the world seemed to fall silent, and even the raging winds stopped moving.

In that instant, it seemed as if only Pain's deep voice could be heard in the world.

"Shinra Tensei— "

As the repulsive force erupted, a faint light shone from Pain's body, and a transparent barrier seemed to appear in the air.

The light in the woods was dim, and sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves onto Pain.

In that instant, Pain seemed to have absorbed all the light, and his body appeared dull and lifeless under the sunlight.

In Hinata's Byakugan vision, Pain's expression remained calm and composed, his tranquil Rinnegan showing no ripples.

The surging repulsive force, centered on Pain, fanned outwards and crushed forward.

The repulsive force was as unstoppable as a tsunami, pushing everything in front of it—the forest, the earth—towards the distance.