Nagato: Our World Is About to Be Destroyed

"That's right. That guy was human in the end. No matter how strong he was, even if he could cover the entire planet, so what? When the time came, he would die of old age. We just needed to hide in your Kamui Dimension and wait for him to die. Then it would be time for us to come out and carry out our plan."

Black Zetsu looked at Uchiha Obito and spoke smugly. This idea was simply brilliant. Humans died eventually. Even the Sage of Six Paths had died of old age back then, so why wouldn't Uchiha Yue?

"This plan is good, but Zetsu, you've overlooked something. I saw what that guy looked like. He was obviously younger than me. By the time he dies of old age, Nagato and I might die first."

The plan really was not bad, Uchiha Obito thought. If they could not kill that monster, it was the best possible option. He happened to possess Kamui. It would have been even better if he would not die of old age before Uchiha Yue did.

"No, not necessarily. We can think of other ways to extend our lifespans, or simply enter hibernation. Extending our lifespans... right, hibernation to prolong life. I've got it."

Black Zetsu paused slightly, and a new idea immediately emerged in his mind.

If they could gather the strength of the entire Ninja World and develop a special hibernation ninjutsu, they could bring the ninjas of the Ninja World into Obito's Kamui Dimension to take refuge. That would be when they were at their weakest.

They could use the excuse of putting everyone else into hibernation while waiting for Uchiha Yue to die. Meanwhile, they would secretly awaken and directly target the Jinchuriki, devouring them. When that time came, he could revive his mother.

And before that, they could have Uchiha Obito, who had gained immense power—no, Obito was supposed to die by then—have Madara kill Uchiha Yue in the outside world. Then, during their battle, he could ambush Uchiha Madara and ultimately revive his mother.

Brilliant, simply brilliant!!!

The more Black Zetsu thought about it, the more excited he became. The more he considered it, the better the idea seemed.

"Who would have thought that the appearance of this monster would not be my nightmare, but my opportunity? But the question now is, can that monster's domain really expand infinitely? Can it truly drive the entire Ninja World into a desperate corner?"

Black Zetsu suddenly began to doubt Uchiha Yue's abilities. Before this, he had hoped Uchiha Yue did not possess such power. But now that he had thought it through, his mindset had changed.

"No, whether that monster truly has that ability isn't important. What matters is whether he can make the people of the entire Ninja World believe that he does. As long as every ninja in the Ninja World loses hope and enters Obito's Kamui Dimension, it will become their final hope."

"Besides, even if that guy doesn't have that ability and gets defeated, I still won't lose anything. At worst, we can continue with the original plan."

With that thought, Black Zetsu became even more invigorated. All the gloom that had accumulated in his heart faded away, and the way he looked at Obito softened somewhat. He no longer looked at Uchiha Obito as though he were an idiot.

Heaven knew how terrified and uneasy Black Zetsu had been during this period.

Of course, Black Zetsu knew he was not immortal. The attacks of those ninjas could injure him and kill him. But all these years, as long as no one discovered him and he ran fast enough, no one had ever been able to threaten him. But what about now?

Uchiha Yue did not even need to know that something like Black Zetsu existed. As long as Black Zetsu entered the range affected by Uchiha Yue's power, no matter how he resisted, death would be his only outcome.

Afterward, Black Zetsu told Uchiha Obito about this new plan. Naturally, he left out the parts involving himself and Uchiha Madara, polishing the story instead.

After hearing it, the worry and gloom beneath Uchiha Obito's mask immediately vanished. This plan was good—wonderful, even. There was always a way out. If they successfully carried it out, then the existence of that monster would not only cease to be a problem, but would instead become the catalyst that pushed their plan forward.

Then, the two of them told Nagato about the new plan.

Naturally, they told Nagato that when the world was destroyed, they could take in a large number of ninjas from the Ninja World. After Uchiha Yue died of old age, they would reappear and become the true Kami of the new world. Furthermore, after awakening, Nagato could devour all the other Tailed Beasts and gain ultimate military deterrence, bringing permanent peace to the world.

At this point, Uchiha Obito had no intention of demonstrating his Dojutsu. He directly brought Nagato into the Kamui Dimension. After entering the Kamui Dimension and thinking it over carefully, Nagato was deeply tempted. This truly was a very good method. Just as Uchiha Obito and Black Zetsu had said, whether it succeeded or failed, they would not lose out.

If it succeeded, that would naturally be best. If it failed, Uchiha Yue would be condemned by the entire Ninja World and die. Then they could simply continue with their original plan.

"Good, this plan is excellent!"

Nagato clapped his hands, a hint of excitement appearing on his face. The pain and gloom from being beaten half to death by Uchiha Yue earlier completely dissipated.

To carry out this plan, they first had to make the major Ninja Villages understand Uchiha Yue's threat and terror, then guide them into trying to attack him. If they could successfully kill Uchiha Yue, they would continue with their original plan. If not, they would begin this new one.

Afterward, Nagato summoned all the core members of the Akatsuki Organization.

Kakuzu, Scorpion, Juzo Biwa, Orochimaru, Uchiha Obito, Zetsu, Konan, Pain, Nagato...

Uchiha Itachi had already been beaten to death.

"Our world is about to be destroyed."

Nagato looked at everyone present and opened with a bombshell.

"What? Leader, what did you say? Were you joking just now?"

Kakuzu froze for a moment, then shook his head and looked at Nagato as though he had not heard clearly. He seemed unwilling to believe what he had heard. The news Nagato had delivered was simply too shocking and absurd. It sounded like a joke. How could the perfectly fine world suddenly be about to be destroyed? How could such a thing be possible?

"Haha, Leader, you must be joking, right? Haha, I never thought even you could make jokes, Leader. Haha!"

Kakuzu laughed. His words represented the thoughts of everyone else present. It was simply too absurd.

However, when he saw Nagato's expression, Kakuzu's laughter stopped. A heavy, oppressive feeling weighed down on everyone's hearts.

"Is the world really about to be destroyed? How could something like that be possible? It's completely unscientific. Maybe Nagato was talking about something else."

Orochimaru looked at Nagato's grave expression and frowned, a faint sense of foreboding rising in his heart.