The Multifaceted Struggle Over Nagato

"Found it, Mr. Jue, I found it!"

Amidst the ruins after the great battle, Obito shouted joyfully and excitedly, holding a 'jade' ring in his hand as if it were a priceless treasure.

"Although the mission failed, I at least delayed things for a little while, so I should be considered to have passed the leader's test, right?"

Obito pleaded, "Mr. Zetsu, please ask the leader for leniency."

"Anyway, there are still several vacancies..."

Black Zetsu coldly replied, "Idiot! Joining Akatsuki isn't that easy!"

White Zetsu retorted, "What does it matter? Just let him join. Tobi is a good kid."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Obito spoke in a serious tone, with a hint of authority. "What do you plan to do with Orochimaru? Zetsu..."

The purge of Nagato Akatsuki an unspoken agreement Obito and Black Zetsu.

After all, Obito's original plan to Nagato was to create peace using the power of the Nine Tailed Beasts.

Once Nagato controlled the Ten-Tails, Obito and Nagato would be completely helpless against him.

With the Rinnegan, the Chakra of the Nine Tailed Beasts, and the bloodline of the Uzumaki Clan inherited from Kaguya Otsutsuki, Nagato could have easily become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and gained overwhelming power to dominate the Shinobi World.

However, what Obito wanted was to create the dream world of 'Infinite Tsukuyomi'.

For Black Zetsu, the Infinite Tsukuyomi was a prerequisite for awakening Kaguya Otsutsuki's will.

The task of collecting the Tailed Beasts has been assigned. Once someone completes the task, it means they have lost their value.

The other members are all manageable; even if they are powerful, they are not entirely invincible.

Even a few Elite Jonin together could easily take down an Akatsuki member.

However, Orochimaru's sudden rise was Obito had not anticipated at all.

Orochimaru's power during the Sand Village Collapse Plan completely surpassed Nagato of Nagato, who possessed the Rinnegan.

The power of the Six Paths of Pain is far inferior to that of the six Kage working together.

More importantly, according to the original plan, Orochimaru was the most crucial link in sealing the Nine-Tails. This meant that Orochimaru had to be dealt with last.

Obito had received prior intelligence that all indications suggested Orochimaru might be in contact with Hinata Hyuga.

This is completely out of control.

"Orochimaru has other uses..."

Black Zetsu looked at Obito, remained silent for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "You don't need to care about him."

Obito turned to look at Black Zetsu, and his right eye under the mask instantly transformed into Mangekyo.

For Obito, Black Zetsu was Madara Uchiha's will. Black Zetsu's long-held belief was to revive Madara Uchiha allow him to complete the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan.

If Obito wants to complete the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan on his own, his struggle against Black Zetsu hinges on Nagato.

In Obito's view, Black Zetsu clearly wanted Madara Uchiha to be resurrected first using the 'Impure World Reincarnation' technique, and then have Nagato resurrect Madara Uchiha using the power of the Rinnegan.

Obito thought to himself, "It seems that Black Zetsu, Orochimaru, Hinata Hyuga have joined forces..."

Thinking of Hinata's last sneak attack with her Dōjutsu, Obito felt extremely wary.

The weakness of 'Kamui' has been exposed. Hinata's Dōjutsu clearly has the power to kill Obito instantly. In addition, Obito has already discovered that Madara Uchiha left a restriction in his body.

"That time, perhaps it was a test..."

Obito secretly analyzed that Hinata's sudden attack on him was probably a test to see if her Dōjutsu could break 'Kamui'.

This time, Kamui's weaknesses were fully exposed.

The situation is very unfavorable for Obito.

If Madara Uchiha were to be resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, and with Hinata's assistance, they might be able to control Nagato to use the Reanimation Jutsu.

His brows furrowed slightly beneath the mask.

Obito himself was not strong in combat, and Kisame was the only one within the Akatsuki who was truly loyal to him.

Although Nagato respected him greatly, it was only because of the name 'Madara Uchiha' and his unpredictable Space-time ninjutsu.

"To break the alliance of the three, we must kill Orochimaru or Nagato!"

Obito thought to himself, "Now, let's see how much power Sasuke can exert as a pawn!"

Over the years, Obito had been secretly training Sasuke, and Sasuke, who was also single-mindedly pursuing power, had been relatively cooperative with Obito.

"Snort!"

Obito snorted and said nonchalantly, "I know!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the space spun and fluctuated, Obito was completely absorbed into it.

White Zetsu joked, "That little guy from back then has finally grown up. It seems he has his own plans."

"It doesn't matter!"

Black Zetsu said in a deep voice, "No one can resist Hinata's Dōjutsu!"

White Zetsu Outer Path, "You believe the power of the Tenseigan is even greater than that of the Rinnegan?"

"No!"

Black Zetsu said calmly, "It's Hinata's power, which Nagato's!"

Thinking of his conversation with Hinata not long ago, Black Zetsu looked up at the sky.

If the plan goes smoothly, Mom will be able to be resurrected soon.

On the way back to Konoha, Hinata lagged behind the group, pondering her next plan.

After Orochimaru left, Black Zetsu appeared and discussed the next steps with Hinata.

Orochimaru has already prepared the ritual to revive Madara Uchiha. Whenever Black Zetsu needs him, Madara Uchiha can be revived at any time through the 'Impure World Reincarnation' and restored to his peak fighting power.

Hinata, however, had a new idea about how to control Nagato.

The Spirit Ball of the Tenseigan.

In terms of Dōjutsu, the Tenseigan is undoubtedly superior to the Rinnegan. In terms of Dojutsu power, the ordinary Rinnegan is no match for the Tenseigan; the Tenseigan's power is roughly equivalent to the Rinnegan with six Tomoe.

Moreover, Nagato's Rinnegan was originally not his own eye.

Hinata confident that she could control Nagato's thoughts and actions with Spirit Ball when Nagato was weakened.

To prevent the Shinobi World from suffering even greater harm, Hinata decided to complete the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan as soon as possible and revive Kaguya Otsutsuki.

If Madara Uchiha is resurrected and regains his Rinnegan, he can immediately carry out the Infinite Tsukuyomi Plan and unleash the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

"Only..."

Hinata hesitated for a moment.

In this way, the plan to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki went smoothly, but how could Hinata collect the Chakra source of the Nine Tailed Beasts before Madara Uchiha was revived?

Hyuga Hiashi had reminded Hinata more than once that Hinata's power was already very strong, and in order to prevent Hinata from completely losing control, Black Zetsu might not be willing to hand over the Chakra source of the Nine Tailed Beasts to Hinata.

If even one of these items is missing, the device becomes completely useless.