"Akatsuki's goal is true peace for the entire ninja world. Akatsuki will replace the Five Great Nations and rule the world."
Pain stood before Itachi and explained Akatsuki's purpose to him.
"What an ambitious wish."
Itachi spoke with some emotion.
The Deva Path explained.
"For this reason, I gathered outstanding ninjas regardless of their backgrounds or experiences. Itachi of Konoha, welcome to Akatsuki. Deny Konoha even more forcefully."
Itachi removed his Konoha forehead protector and pulled out a Kunai. He viciously slashed a mark across it. However, Kagami, standing nearby, noticed that Itachi was different from him. When Kagami had slashed his own forehead protector, his gaze had been resolute and filled with hatred. Itachi's gaze was just as resolute and calm as ever.
But Kagami, who was familiar with Itachi, could sense that Itachi still felt a trace of reluctance.
Itachi had always remained attached to Konoha. He would always be Itachi of Konoha. The Kunai could destroy Konoha's symbol on his forehead protector, but it could not erase Itachi's love for Konoha.
What about me?
Kagami mocked himself as he touched the mark slashed across his forehead protector.
I'm not a ninja of Konoha, nor am I Kagami of Akatsuki. I lost my home long ago. All that remains now is a walking corpse staring at Danzo and seeking revenge.
However, just as Kagami was thinking this, the hand touching his forehead protector unconsciously tapped his forehead.
He froze. At that moment, he seemed to see that person tap his forehead once again.
Meanwhile, Itachi had already accepted the ring Pain handed him and officially become a member of Akatsuki.
Not long afterward.
The Akatsuki organization gathered once again.
Pain spoke to Itachi first.
"Since this is what you want, you can temporarily form a two-man team with