Unease!

After all, his Rinnegan had only been transplanted into him; they did not truly belong to him. Nagato himself simply did not know that.

Anyone who had seen the original story knew what Nagato had looked like the first time he controlled the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. He had nearly been drained dry by it.

It was terrifying just to think about. That was with Nagato possessing Uzumaki Clan blood, tremendous recovery abilities, and powerful vitality. If it had been an ordinary person, they would probably have been sucked dry before they could even summon the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

How could Nagato like that compete with Hiko for control of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path?

When Black Zetsu realized something was wrong, he was glad that he had set the plan in motion early. At the same time, he was frustrated that he had started it a little too late. If he had begun sooner, perhaps the outcome would have been better.

Back then, Hiko had been utterly incapable of contending with Uchiha Madara. As for when Uchiha Madara would be resurrected, that was something Black Zetsu needed to rack his brains over.

Black Zetsu truly deserved to be called an old fox and an Old Monster. His grasp and exploitation of human nature had reached perfection!!!!

Originally, the Akatsuki Organization would not have scattered everywhere to recruit people. Yet because of a few words from Black Zetsu, Akatsuki's three leaders split up.

Knowing full well that Hanzo of the Salamander did not trust him, he still went right to Hanzo's door, allowing Hanzo, who had no trust in him whatsoever, to be led around by the nose.

If Danzo could be considered a major figure when it came to schemes and manipulating