The Rinnegan Heist

"Karot, do you think I did something wrong?"

Just as Karot opened the door to leave, Orochimaru asked.

Karot stood in the doorway without turning his head. After a long while, he finally spoke.

"Orochimaru- senpai, you've changed."

After saying that, Karot left the room and closed the door behind him.

Yes! I've changed.

Orochimaru muttered to himself, "Orochimaru I had received intelligence about the Akatsuki Organization's attack on Konoha long ago, but I didn't reveal it, allowing the Akatsuki Organization Orochimaru Konoha. This was to incite hatred among the Konoha Ninja towards the Akatsuki Organization, thus uniting the Konoha. Even though Orochimaru has been Hokage for so long, there are always differing opinions within a group. Konoha has been at peace for a long time, and some people don't want war because the Akatsuki Organization hasn't turned their knives on them. That's why, when Pain led the attack on Konoha, Orochimaru didn't send his Anbu to rescue them. Not only did he not send reinforcements, but he also ordered his Anbu members to kill the pro-peace faction."

However, Orochimaru wavered in his decision after seeing the intelligence sent by the Anbu; the losses were simply too great, and the casualty figures were too high. This led to Orochimaru's question to Karot.

"I'm not wrong, the world is wrong. Nothing can stop me from becoming stronger."

This is the true Cold Lord, the Orochimaru. Everything revolves around him; he can discard everything.

The morning sunlight streamed through the window and shone on Orochimaru, draping him in a magnificent golden robe.

"Thump, thump."

"Come in."

Orochimaru responded to the knock on the door.

"Lord Orochimaru, the meeting has begun."

Kabuto, Orochimaru's secretary, entered to inform Orochimaru that the Five Kage Summit was about to begin.

"Let's go then!"

After saying that, he took the lead and walked out of the room. Kabuto followed Orochimaru three steps behind and went to the conference room with him.

Is Nagato any better?

Konan gently wiped Nagato. Since returning from Konoha, Nagato's health had been deteriorating, causing Konan great concern. However, Konan couldn't call a doctor. Nagato was the village's god, and if even the god fell ill, it would be a fatal blow to the village. Konan, having been ill herself for so long, had naturally learned a few medical skills from caring for Nagato. But she was only a novice. Killing someone was no problem for her, but treating an illness was something she could only pray was not too serious.

"Angel, someone outside requests an audience."

Konan's subordinate came in and reported.

"Didn't I already give instructions? I won't see anyone for a period of time."

Konan is currently focused on taking care of Nagato and has no time to entertain guests.

"Even our best friends have disappeared, Chief?"

The Masked Man calmly walked in from outside, carrying the ninja he had just reported.

"Spot, what does that mean?"

Konan looked at the Masked Man and knew he meant no harm.

"It's nothing. Didn't I hear the leader was injured? I came to check on him."

If the Masked Man wasn't grabbing someone by the neck, then his words might be believable. But you're grabbing my subordinate by the neck and telling me you're visiting a patient. Do you think I'd believe your nonsense? Konan doesn't believe a single word the Masked Man says now.

"You're so noisy!"

The ninja in the Masked Man's hand kept writhing, which angered Masked Man greatly. "Aren't you disturbing my conversation with your master?" Then, with a "click," the ninja in the Masked Man's hand instantly went limp and remained motionless.

"You..."

If Konan still doesn't know this by now, then she's wasted all these years. The Masked Man clearly has ill intentions!

"Cough cough."

Nagato watched the Masked Man's actions with a surge of anger; this was an act of insubordination! Nagato had known the Masked Man had his own plans, but he hadn't expected him to break with him so quickly.

This is when Pain is at his weakest; all six of his clones have been wiped out within Konoha.

"Chief, your eyes have been used for far too long. It's time for a new owner."

The Masked Man stared intently at Nagato's Rinnegan, determined to obtain Masked Man this time.

"Bastard!"

Konan shouted. She hadn't expected the Masked Man to be so blatant, putting everything out in the open now.

After saying that, Konan made the first move. Although Konan is a woman, she is ruthless and every move is aimed at the Masked Man's vital points.

However, the Masked Man was no pushover. From the moment he entered, he had been on guard against Konan, since she was the only one in the room who could move around freely. As for Nagato, he had always been inside a machine that looked like a canister.

"Bang, bang, bang."

The two had already exchanged blows several times in the blink of an eye.

Nagato looked at Konan with worry, fearing she would fall victim to the Masked Man. After all, Konan wasn't part of the fighting force. They could only wait for others to rescue her.

But the battle had dragged on for so long, and not a single ninja from Amegakure had arrived. This made Nagato prepare for the worst.

The Masked Man and Konan were locked in a fierce battle. Just then, the Masked Man seized the opportunity and kicked Konan in the face. Konan quickly withdrew her hand and defended herself, knowing how important her face was to a girl. Even though Konan was a cool and aloof older sister type, she was still a girl. The Masked Man had been waiting for this moment. His kick immediately changed direction, aiming a powerful blow at Konan's stomach. His lightning-fast kicks landed repeatedly.

"Bang!"

Konan was kicked away and landed in front of Nagato.

You collapsed before I even exerted any effort.

The Masked Man, convinced of his victory, couldn't help but mock his opponent.

"Puff."

Konan couldn't help but vomit blood. The Masked Man's kicks were incredibly strong; he showed absolutely no mercy.

Konan stood up shakily. She wouldn't allow anyone to harm Nagato in front of her, even if it meant paying with her precious life.

"You're no match for me, get out of my way! I only want those eyes."

The Masked Man looked at Konan and slowly spoke.

"Ha, do you think I'm still a three-year-old? Once you get the Rinnegan, do you think Nagato and I will even be alive?"

"You're only saying this because you're afraid we'll destroy the Rinnegan."

Konan had witnessed too many lies; the moment the Masked Man opened his mouth, Konan knew he was spouting nonsense.

"Why can't you just die obediently? You're wasting my time."

The Masked Man, his lies exposed, stopped pretending at that moment. He could only inherit the Akatsuki Organization after Nagato and Konan died.

"Then you can all die!"

After shouting, the Masked Man charged at Konan, intending to use her to threaten Konan. Why not grab the Nagato? The Masked Man feared that Nagato might destroy the Rinnegan to avoid implicating Konan.