Ch. 241Nagato, Becoming the Great Villain
Nagato agreed to become the Ninja World's great villain and follow Uchiha Sanpo's plan in exchange for Konan's safety. After the serum healed his legs and strengthened his abilities, Nagato prepared to capture the Land of Grass and provoke a conflict that would ultimately enable Sanpo to unify the Ninja World.
- Nagato agreed to capture the Land of Grass and declare war on the Land of Earth, while Uchiha Sanpo promised not to hurt Konan.
- Uchiha Sanpo gave Nagato a Hashirama Cell Optimization Serum, and Konan injected it into him.
- The serum restored Nagato's legs, strengthened his body, and improved his control over the Rinnegan and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
- Uchiha Sanpo told Nagato to capture the Land of Grass, defeat Iwagakure, seize border cities, and establish the Land of Akatsuki.
- Uchiha Sanpo explained that Nagato's new nation would provoke the other countries, allowing the Land of Water to intervene and eventually unify the Ninja World.
- Uchiha Sanpo vanished after promising to keep Konan safe, leaving Nagato and Konan alone in the base.