In the Shinobi World, at the Akatsuki Organization's headquarters in the Land of Rain, Black Zetsu smiled at Nagato. "Leader, I never imagined you would work so quickly. You've already obtained the chakra of eight tailed beasts. Although we only have chakra from the Nine-Tails and One-Tail, that hardly matters. Chakra alone is enough. Once we gather chakra from all nine tailed beasts, the Ten-Tails can be fully revived. Seal the Ten-Tails within yourself, and you'll become the second Ten-Tails Jinchuriki after the Sage of Six Paths. Then the world peace you desire will surely become a reality."
Nagato's expression remained unchanged. He merely nodded and asked, "Have you found the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?"
Black Zetsu shook his head. "I searched all of Kumogakure but found no trace of the Eight-Tails. My guess is that he followed the Fourth Raikage to the Azure Continent. That would explain why I couldn't find him."
Nagato frowned. He had heard about the Azure Continent as well. After all, intelligence was vital to capturing the tailed beasts. He had gathered plenty of information on the major shinobi villages, including records concerning the Azure Continent.
Nagato frowned and said, "In that case, we'll have to put this matter on hold until he returns from the Azure Continent. Even if we pursued him there now, we wouldn't be able to touch the Eight-Tails. We can only wait for the time being."
"Then I'll take my leave," Black Zetsu said. With that, he slowly sank into the ground and departed.
Only after Black Zetsu had completely left did Yahiko speak. "Nagato, I keep feeling that Black Zetsu isn't telling us the truth."
Konan nodded as well. "Yes, Yahiko is right. Nagato, shouldn't you investigate first?"
Nagato shook his head. "Gathering the chakra of all nine tailed beasts really