Orochimaru: "I'm Not a Konoha Spy. Do You Believe Me?"

"At this moment—"

"There's no need to bring up the past, is there?"

Kakuzu frowned, somewhat dissatisfied with Deva Path Pain's words, because he knew that the Akatsuki originated from Shirou Emiya.

However··

That was, after all, the First Generation Akatsuki.

If this generation of Akatsuki members still wants to act under the name of Shirou Emiya, it makes Kakuzu feel somewhat uncomfortable.

What kind of trash is in the Akatsuki now!

Although Kakuzu also cursed him, he was very clear that Akatsuki was a dangerous organization, and he did not believe that this organization could be associated with Shirou Emiya.

"No."

"Actually, Xiao has never changed."

Deva Path Pain did not refute Kakuzu's statement, but continued in a deep voice, "We are still carrying out that person's will."

"Stop saying such ridiculous things!"

Kakuzu raised his head with some displeasure, his voice even turning somewhat cold. "I admit that the three of you did indeed carry out that person's will back then, but the Akatsuki now has absolutely no connection with him anymore!"

"Kakuzu- senpai."

Nagato quickly stepped forward to try and appease Kakuzu.

However, Nagato's mind seemed to have truly become split. He was here comforting Kakuzu, Deva Path Pain, whom he controlled, was still diligently playing the role of the Leader of Akatsuki.

"There are some secrets you haven't noticed."

Deva Path Pain's voice turned cold as he looked at Kakuzu and continued in a deep voice, "In order to bring true and lasting peace to the Shinobi World, that lord once left another path for this disappointing world. This is the significance of the Akatsuki's resurgence."

"And even before the Akatsuki was formed—"

"There is another person who is on the second path."

"This person once assisted that lord in quelling the First Shinobi World War."

"Madara Uchiha?"

Kakuzu recalled the first time he met Shirou Emiya, when he was defeated by Madara Uchiha, a memory that remained vivid in his mind.

"Good."

Deva Path Pain nodded and continued in a deep voice, "Madara Uchiha also received guidance from that great one."

Before his death, he extended the second path of peace to the Akatsuki, giving us a second option as well. We continue to uphold that person's will.

"Even"

Deva Path Pain spoke, his gaze fell on Orochimaru: "Because a Konoha ninja used an evil forbidden technique to revive that person again, we were able to contact him, and we have truly gained his approval."

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Orochimaru's heart tightened.

The Shirou Emiya Akatsuki that Shigenobu Emiya had secretly revived him, and Akatsuki had even sent someone to contact him!

When··

How exactly did they discover it?!

Did Shirou Emiya really leave a second way out?

If the Akatsuki continues to uphold Shirou Emiya's will, Nagato and Konan's figures have already slowly moved closer to Orochimaru, a position they could potentially reach at any moment.

Obviously.

This was also premeditated.

This is not only Emiya Tsuchihara's plan to take over the Akatsuki, but also a premeditated scheme against Orochimaru. As someone who is extremely sensitive to crises, Orochimaru immediately realized his troubles. He could sense two Chakra that could erupt at any moment!

I'm about to get into trouble!

Has someone yet desecrated the peace of his soul?

Kakuzu was still unaware of the situation. He simply frowned, a complex look of regret flashing across his face. "Where is Lord Shirou now?"

"What's the meaning?"

Sasori of the Red Sand mechanically raised his head and uttered the name that had always been so respected. "Pain, you mean, Shirou Emiya —has he been resurrected again?"

"Good."

"We have found the person who should truly take control of the Akatsuki."

Deva Path Pain stepped back slightly, making room for him, and turned slightly to the side. "From today onwards, Lord Shirou will officially take over Akatsuki. All actions of the Akatsuki will be decided by him personally. I believe everyone will have no objections."

Accompanied by Deva Path Pain's voice, a figure Earth Flow up, slowly Rinnegan his eyes, and calmly gazed at the crowd below the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

"Long time no see, Kakuzu."

"Lord Shirou— "

Kakuzu's hand involuntarily clenched into a fist.

When Shirou Emiya actually appeared, Kakuzu's tense mood instantly relaxed.

It was because of what Shirou Emiya had once said that he found meaning in his life over the past forty or fifty years. He never expected to see him again after so many years.

"The Akatsuki's Plan—"

Kakuzu couldn't help but express his confusion.

"The Akatsuki's plan did indeed originate from me."

Shirou Emiya nodded and calmly continued, "Although when I heard the story of the Akatsuki,

I was also somewhat surprised that there were still people continuing down the second path.

"But·-"

"Now all of this proves that the second path was the right one."

"The medical ninjas I once founded could not prevent the emergence of the Warring States Period, and even the peaceful will I once left behind could not prevent the birth of the Shinobi World War."

Kakuzu fell silent.

Because he knew that Shirou Emiya was right.

Whether it was the chaos of the Warring States Period or the three Shinobi World War, Kakuzu had witnessed them all firsthand, and he vaguely understood what Shirou Emiya meant.

If the Shinobi World continues to be in this terrible state, then it wouldn't be surprising if Shirou Emiya guided Madara Uchiha and even the Akatsuki down a different path.

But this is simply too astonishing!

The world's greatest medical ninja, who once stood in the sunlight and received the attention of the masses, is now stepping into the darkness to embark on a different path!

A path destined to be misunderstood by the world.

Even Kakuzu found it hard to bear; he didn't want to see Shirou Emiya become like this.

But it's perfectly natural that the other party has become like this!

So much so.

Kakuzu remained silent and lowered his head slightly, recalling the gentle and healing impression that Shirou Emiya had once given him, concealing the complex feelings in his heart.

"This kind of life is very painful—"

"It shouldn't be Lord Shirou's choice either—."

"It doesn't matter."

Shirou Emiya's voice was somewhat calm, as if he were calmly recounting his changing feelings. "Someone always has to do it."

"In the mortal world, I witnessed the endless ninja battles, and in the Underworld, I saw countless tragically killed souls perishing in those battles—."

"At that time, I made up my mind completely, and I also learned a lot from the ninjas of that era when I was resurrected last time—"

"One of them is that we should use any means necessary to achieve Eternal Peace, even if it is not understood by the world."

"I know-"

"I did the right thing."

Kakuzu could only remain silent.

He was unaware of these things.

Because he always saw Shirou Emiya illuminating the darkness that enveloped others with light, but he never knew the pain Shirou Emiya felt when he saw the darkness.

Shirou Emiya's eyes flickered slightly, landing on another person present. His voice was somewhat calm. "We meet again, Orochimaru. I should apologize to you first. I probably can't use my power to help Konoha destroy Akatsuki—."

Orochimaru's mind had already become tense.

That lie from the past has become Shuriken flying back at me!

He resurrected the true master of Akatsuki using the Impure World Reincarnation, and even mentioned wanting this master to help him destroy Akatsuki!

In order to gain Shirou Emiya's trust, Orochimaru believed that Shirou Emiya was still the kind person he used to be. That's why he chose to deceive him by posing as someone from Konoha, and even told a huge lie about being ordered to defect and destroy the Akatsuki!

But Shirou Emiya's will has changed!

During the conversation between Shirou Emiya and Kakuzu, Orochimaru also realized this problem!

Due to the three Shinobi World War, this man's thinking changed. He was no longer the medical ninja who was willing to treat everyone with absolute kindness. He had transformed into a terrifyingly powerful figure who would stop at nothing for the sake of so-called Eternal Peace. He also took over the Akatsuki, which had always been carrying out his will!

My own situation...

It seems things might not be going well—

Orochimaru could vaguely sense that Nagato and Konan were gradually approaching. He could almost feel their Chakra surging up at any moment, as if they would kill him at any instant!

It's clear that Shirou Emiya has already concluded that he is a spy sent by Konoha, and he has told Konan about it. They want to eliminate him here!

The worst part is that there are three pairs of Rinnegan here.

Nagato, Pain, and Shirou Emiya —their Rinnegan must all possess mysterious and terrifying power. Orochimaru even personally experienced the terrifying power of the Rinnegan once!

That's not all.

The others reacted just as sharply!

"Is Orochimaru a spy for Konoha?"

Sasori of the Red Sand asked in disbelief, and a scroll quickly appeared in his palm as he immediately tried to release his puppet!

That bastard!

They were actually spies from Konoha!

Kakuzu's posture immediately tensed up!

If we're talking about ninjas who have no affection for Konoha, Kakuzu is definitely one of them.

He had witnessed the widespread disdain for Konoha from other ninja villages in the Shinobi World, and even though those villages later degenerated to the point of being worse than Konoha, it did not change Kakuzu's opinion of Konoha.

"Orochimaru, did Danzo send you?"

Konan had already accepted this fact in her heart. Her palm slowly began to turn into pieces of origami, and among the origami, Exploding Tag were faintly visible.

Nagato remained silent, only raising his finger.

"If I say—"

Orochimaru's lips curled into a smile as he slowly raised his head to look at Shirou Emiya, intending to explain, "Actually, I'm not a spy for Konoha at all, just a rogue missing-nin from Miyō. Do you believe me?"

The moment the words fell

Orochimaru suddenly fled out of the cave!

To be honest, under these circumstances, Orochimaru himself didn't even believe it anymore!

If Orochimaru hadn't actually defected from Konoha, he himself would have suspected that he was indeed a spy sent by Danzo to Danzo and infiltrate the Akatsuki!

After all-

He himself had told Shirou Emiya Konoha.