The Akatsuki's Internal Conflict: Obito Uchiha vs. Konan
(A reader previously asked me to add this in the comments section, so I'll address it here in a question-and-answer format.)
[Ding! Shinobi World Q&A: Why did Obito Uchiha choose to throw away the flowers Kakashi placed for Rin?]
[Ōnoki: Who can really say for sure about something like this? It can't be that Obito hated Kakashi for killing his beloved, can it?]
They can't even grasp the concept of this, so how are they supposed to answer it?
[Kakashi: Obito, why did you throw my flowers?]
At this moment, Kakashi also wanted to know if it was because he killed Rin, because if that scene really happened, Obito would probably collapse.
[Obito: Tch, it's all because you failed to protect Rin. What's the point of having power if you can't protect the people you should protect?]
Obito answered without hesitation that he believed his counterpart in the other world thought the same way. Obito did not resent Kakashi for killing Rin because he knew it was Rin's own choice.
However, Obito was angry because Kakashi had not kept his promise to protect Rin.
Obito knew Rin committed suicide, but he didn't know that the Cursed Seal was set by Madara.
After the Tailed Beast was implanted into Rin's body, Rin was beyond saving, and Obito knew this reality in his heart.
So he kept saying he wanted to create a world where "heroes don't need to regret in front of their tombstones," and kept saying things like "this world is garbage."
[Ding! Congratulations, Obito Uchiha answered correctly.]
[Bonus Ninjutsu, Flame Storm: Releases a highly destructive seed of fire that bounces up to 25 times, dealing significant fire damage each time it bounces. This Ninjutsu consumes 0.2 Chakra.]
It seems he was rewarded with a wide-range Fire Release ninjutsu; Obito's current strength is probably enough to rival Minato Namikaze.
However, Obito didn't actually know a lot of Ninjutsu. Most of them were obtained through rewards from the Inventory System. In fact, Obito wasn't even proficient in the Three Basic Techniques that he had learned himself.
The scene then shifts to Amegakure where it rains all year round. The sky is dark and gloomy, as if something bad is about to happen.
Obito Uchiha was constantly searching for something.
[Yahiko: Nagato, I have a bad feeling!]
At this moment, Yahiko stared at the screen with a serious expression. For some reason, Yahiko felt particularly nervous, as if something important had been taken away from him.
[Yahiko: Obito, what are you looking for in Amegakure?]
[Obito: Me? I don't know!]
Obito was also completely baffled. How could I possibly know what I'm looking for in the future? It couldn't possibly be Nagato's Rinnegan, could it?
Wait a minute! Where did I get my Sharingan from?! Could it really be...?
"Looking for something!" A cold-faced girl stood behind Obito during the inventory.
Since Yahiko and Nagato died, that once innocent and gentle girl has never smiled again.
"Where did you put Nagato's body?" Obito asked without turning his head.
The two of them are already at each other's throats, so there's no point in talking about those meaningless things.
[Nagato: Judging from the scene, it seems to have been after I attacked Konoha using the Rinne Rebirth. Since Madara placed the Rinnegan in me, I probably wouldn't be of any use after I died.]
At this moment, Nagato also figured out Obito's purpose in coming here: it was nothing more than his Rinnegan.
[Nagato: If Konan really encounters him, just hand over my Rinnegan. The Masked Man probably won't attack you because of our shared organization.]
It's not surprising that Nagato had this idea, because Konan's life was far more important than the Rinnegan. If sacrificing the Rinnegan could ensure Konan's safety, then Nagato would make the choice without hesitation.
However, Konan in the scene doesn't seem to want to give away the Rinnegan. In Konan's memory, it is a relic left behind by Nagato.
Konan wouldn't allow the other party to take this away too.
"Not here." After saying that, Konan's body transformed into countless origami pieces, each folded into the shape of a butterfly, seemingly trying to lure the "Madara Uchiha" in front of her to another place.
Even though Obito and Konan are still wearing Akatsuki uniforms, a battle is likely to break out very soon.
"Rinnegan, it seems you don't intend to reveal Nagato." Obito hadn't expected this woman to have anticipated his arrival.
"I knew you would come to find me!" Konan had been waiting here for a long time, and she was about to prepare a mysterious gift for Obito Uchiha.
"I won't show mercy just because you were once my comrade. Akatsuki doesn't forgive betrayal, you should know that." At this moment, Obito was clearly acting as the true leader of Akatsuki.
That's true; most of the Akatsuki members came together because of their exceptional talents, and Obito was the mastermind behind it all.
"Let me ask you a question. Why would a member as outstanding as you betray me? You and Nagato clearly agreed to the Eye of the Moon Plan." This was something Obito didn't understand.
Why did such a big change happen after we went to Konoha? Weren't our initial goals the same?
The fact that Nagato could be persuaded by a mere brat like Naruto and even use the Rinne Rebirth to revive the dead of Konoha was utterly unacceptable to Obito.
Damn it, I wasn't even there at the time, otherwise I wouldn't have allowed Nagato to act so recklessly. But it's not too late now.
As long as the Rinnegan remains in my possession.
"Naruto Uzumaki, do you really think that guy is that valuable?" Obito, letting the raindrops fall on his clothes.
"He is the light, so everyone can hold the flower of hope in their hands." Konan slowly stretched out her hands, and the Paper Release beside her was already aimed at Obito Uchiha.
"You betrayed me and you're still wearing these clothes? It seems you still have feelings for Xiao."
[Yahiko: Nonsense, that's clearly the Akatsuki I founded!]
Yahiko is furious; someone actually tried to steal the fruits of his victory.
The Akatsuki was founded with the intention of bringing peace to the world, and it must never fall into the hands of those with ill intentions.
At this moment, Konan retorted, "Akatsuki was an organization founded by Yahiko. You merely stole Akatsuki; this outfit doesn't belong to you!"
"The Rinnegan was also obtained by Amegakure Shinobi from Nagato, after he awakened it; it doesn't belong to you either!"
"His eyes are the treasure of this country, this village."
As he spoke, countless Paper Release Shuriken shot out, but they passed right through Obito's body.
Sorry, but having the Kamui Mangekyō means I can act with complete impunity. What can you do about it?