"Is that so? I understand."
As that sorrow-laced thought crossed her mind, Konan nodded without hesitation and spoke.
No matter what, all she could do now was support this one remaining dear friend.
Besides, after losing Yahiko, how could she possibly still be the same person she had once been?
Now, she too sincerely believed that Nagato's judgment was correct.
If Madara Uchiha truly lost, then it would only prove that this Madara Uchiha was nothing special after all. He might even be an impostor posing as Madara Uchiha, seeking something from them. Though he had given them plenty of useful intelligence and had even taught Nagato some ways to use the Rinnegan—
There had to be a reason Madara Uchiha did all this. They were merely using each other. There was no need to take such an enormous risk for his sake.
The organization was still being rebuilt and strengthened. If they fell here, everything would be over.
And if Madara Uchiha truly was Madara Uchiha, how could he possibly be defeated in a battle like this?
Konan had no extra sympathy for Madara Uchiha. All she felt was the same as her dear friend: a desire not to interfere.
There could be no excess bonds or affection between them.
"Why do you think Madara Uchiha chose to capture the Nine-Tails at this time? Why did he choose to work with Seiryu? And why did he keep it from us?"
At that moment, the figure in the shadows spoke again.
"I don't know. But one thing is certain: Madara Uchiha hid it from us because he doesn't trust us completely. We need to remain wary of him in the future. As for why he joined forces with Seiryu, judging by the current situation, perhaps he foresaw that he would