Time to Stretch Our Legs (Seeking Subscriptions~)

In a forest outside Konoha, eight figures clad in black robes patterned with red clouds had gathered together, seemingly discussing something.

"This time, our mission is to make Konoha descend into internal chaos on its own." Nagato, controlling Yahiko's body—which he had already repaired—spoke. "This mission is extremely complex and troublesome, but I believe everyone understands that and can appreciate it. Still, as long as we plan things properly, I believe everything can be accomplished."

Konan stood beside him without saying a word, looking like a statue.

In truth, she did not approve of this plan at all, because in her view, the mission they were about to undertake was far too dangerous.

Infiltrating Konoha and targeting both the Uchiha and the Third Hokage's people was simply unimaginable to her.

Konoha was not weak. Even though she knew Nagato possessed extraordinary power, and they all harbored an exceptionally deep hatred for Konoha, making a move against Konoha—especially now—was truly not a very good idea.

Even if they had no intention of actually destroying Konoha, once they were exposed, the trouble would be enormous.

It was not just Konan. Although the others appeared very indifferent, they too had little desire to provoke Konoha as it was now.

Leaving everything else aside, Konoha had far too many powerful and terrifying Ninja!

The Fourth Hokage—this man's deterrence had remained unforgettable ever since the Third Great Ninja War.

Then there was Uchiha Fugaku. Originally, the Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan had not displayed anything particularly dazzling.

But after his performance during Konoha's Nine-Tails Incident, people had no choice but to acknowledge his abilities.

Then, during Konoha's battle against Kumogakure, this man's performance had been even more astonishing.

Facing the Fourth Raikage alone and even beating him badly enough to sever one of his