Amegakure, a place monitored by Nagato through the Rain Tiger At Will Technique. Nothing here could escape his senses, including Ming Jing and Orochimaru's brief battle.
Seeing Konan walk in, Nagato asked, "What do you think of Akira Kurama's strength?"
The moment Konan heard the question, she understood what he was thinking. She shook her head and said, "Ming Jing's strength is average for now. It is only a matter of time before he becomes Kage-level. But he cannot join us."
"I investigated him. His ability to make money is the strongest I have ever seen. Konan, our plan needs a great deal of money to support it," Nagato continued after giving it some thought.
Nagato had barely finished when Konan shook her head even more firmly. "Our ideals differ. If he learns of our plan, he will definitely stop us. When that happens... he might die by our hands. Do not forget, he is not merely a ninja. He is also a nation's prime minister."
"It seems we will need to find another partner to amass wealth," Nagato said after a moment of silence. It was not so much Ming Jing's identity that concerned him, but Konan's attitude. This was the first time Konan had rejected one of his proposals since he awakened the Rinnegan!
Ming Jing had no idea Nagato had nearly abducted him. He and Qing Yan rushed back to Muchuan County in a carriage, and from afar, he saw Hisashi Kurama waiting by the roadside.
Before Ming Jing could speak, Hisashi Kurama cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Young Master, the Clan Head has been waiting for some time at the government office."
"Mm, please make the trip and inform the Clan Head that Takuo Kurama and Zuo Yang Kurama have returned as well,"