Private Discussion, Part Four

"This has nothing to do with whether you're afraid of trouble or not. I'm not bragging, but frankly speaking, in that person's eyes, only I can go toe-to-toe with him for a few moves. The three of you working together wouldn't even be enough to be crushed by a single finger."

"Is it really that exaggerated? Nagato's Rinnegan isn't just for show. Besides, we were trained by Jiraiya- sensei. You're making us sound like good-for-nothings..." Yahiko retorted defiantly.

Katsuki's lips curled up slightly. Her body, formed from Thought Wave, was somewhat haphazard, making it difficult to display a wide range of facial expressions. However, at least she had a mouth that could form a seductive curve.

"What do you think legends are? Lord Jiraiya indeed very powerful, but... that was based on the human level. The First Hokage and Madara Uchiha are legendary figures in the Shinobi World, terrifying beings who transcend humanity. The Uzumaki Clan is also one of the oldest clans in the Shinobi World, and the clan's preserved documents contain descriptions of their battles..."

"Oh? Tell me about it?" Yahiko stared intently at Katsuki, his gaze as focused as that of a lookout with thirty years of experience.

"... In an instant, the boundless grassland burst into bloom with vibrant greenery, the earth rose up to form mountain ranges... Flames danced, and giants wielding swords cleaved the peaks, creating deep fissures and valleys..."

After the Hito Hito no Mi developed his brain, his thinking and memory abilities were greatly enhanced, almost to the point of photographic memory. Reciting ancient texts was as easy as playing a game for him.

"That's pretty much it. At least most of the forests in the Land of Fire were created by the First Hokage, making him arguably the strongest gardener in recorded history. Madara Uchiha also worked as a river engineer, carving out several major rivers with his own hands. Oh, and the Land of Fire originally had several large mountains, which Madara Uchiha managed to flatten..."

As she said this, Katsuki's feelings were also very complicated. The more she understood how powerful the two legendary figures were, the more she realized her own weakness.

The revolution is not yet complete; we must continue our efforts!

Silently cheering herself up, Katsuki composed herself and looked at the conflicted Yahiko and the dazed Konan. She immediately felt much happier. Sharing happiness is better than enjoying it alone; the ancients were indeed wise!

"What's wrong? Are you scared?"

"A little."

Yahiko nodded honestly.

"Actually, there's no need to worry too much. The First Hokage has been dead for so long, and Madara Uchiha is still hiding underground, never revealing his existence. This shows that he's seriously injured, at least to some extent, and can't move freely. Otherwise, with his power, without the First Hokage to restrain him, he could have easily swept through the Five Great Nations." Katsuki understands the principle of giving a carrot and a stick; moderate exaggeration is enough. Making it too terrifying and causing people to lose their will to resist would be counterproductive.

"So focus on your cultivation. You're a man determined to conquer the world!" Katsuki had intended to pat him on the shoulder, but found that he couldn't move, so he could only raise his eyelids and greet him with his eyes.

"Damn it, stop scaring me, okay?" Yahiko rolled his eyes.

"I'm just trying to explain the importance of this matter clearly, so that you won't take it lightly and blame the world if something goes wrong later... Tsk tsk, the world is being unfairly treated." Katsuki chuckled, her voice a little eerie.

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"What are your plans next?"

Seeing that Yahiko and the other two remained silent, Katsuki the initiative to ask them questions.

"What should I do? I don't have any ideas..." Yahiko replied absentmindedly, his expression somewhat dazed.

"We came here to ask questions, that was our original plan," Konan added, her expression equally agitated. "However, your answer was so shocking it was hard to accept... I still can't believe that old relic like Madara Uchiha is still alive..."

The girl's voice had lost its usual lightness and ease, carrying an indescribable sense of melancholy.

"... You guys should prepare yourselves mentally. Who knows how many strange and bizarre Ninjutsu there are in this world? Even the Second Hokage developed Forbidden Jutsu to summon the dead. It's not impossible for Madara Uchiha to be Sharingan... The Sharingan is a very complicated thing!" Katsuki sighed softly.

"Madara Uchiha? This really is..." Yahiko hesitated for a long time, unable to express his conflicted feelings. His face flushed red, and he let out a long, weak sigh...

"Don't be so sad. What strange things don't happen in the ninja world? What's there to be upset about? Take things easy. Life is so short. While you're still young, eat, drink, and have fun. Don't waste your opportunities..." Katsuki comforted Yahiko.

Yahiko glanced at Katsuki, who was about the same height as him, opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything.

After asking their questions, Yahiko and his two companions left Kaitian Town, filled with frustration and unease, and headed back to the Land of Rain.

As for future communication, with the mark left by Nagato, we can connect remotely at any time using the Illusionary Body Technique, regardless of distance. The convenience is no less than the video call in my memory, and it doesn't even require data.

"... So he won't turn evil now, right?"

Lying on the soft bed, Katsuki was still pondering this matter. Through his words, Nagato was no longer the blindfolded puppet. Even if Madara Uchiha were to take action again, he probably wouldn't go to such an extreme.

"I wonder if we've managed to keep it from the White Zetsu..."

This is what Katsuki is most worried about right now. As the most powerful spies in the ninja world, the White Zetsu are elusive and unpredictable. Who knows if his conversation with Nagato was overheard? Even though he has set up a barrier, he is still not sure. It's not that he is incompetent, but that the enemy is just too strange.

"Alright, let's wait and see. Even if we've been exposed, at least Madara shouldn't touch Nagato right now..."

Finding a vessel capable of receiving the Rinnegan is not easy. Only those with the bloodline inherited from the Sage of Six Paths, namely the Senju, Uchiha, and Uzumaki clans, can receive the power of the Rinnegan. Even among these three clans, not everyone can bear this power.

Therefore, even if Madara Uchiha knew that Nagato possessed information he shouldn't have known, he probably wouldn't have directly taken back the Rinnegan without being fully prepared. He might have even been trying to trick Nagato!

"I don't care, I don't want to think about it, it gives me a headache!"

With my head buried in the pillow, Katsuki, clearing my mind and entering a deep sleep.

The hotel was protected by Shadow Clone he had arranged.