The Spy Who Spied on the Spy
"What are you daydreaming about? Hurry up and get to work! There are plenty of dead people waiting for you. Don't delay our important business with your Third Hokage."
Seeing Yamanaka Arashi lost in self-blame, Black Zetsu, controlling Uchiha Obito's body, looked at this helpless weakling.
"Ah? Oh, I see, I'll continue." Right, and these guys and the Lord Third too, the inherently evil Uchiha Clan, you won't be arrogant for long. Lady Tsunade, wait for us to come and save you.
With this in mind, Yamanaka Arashi mustered her strength and continued her Impure World Reincarnation) project.
"This guy is a decent consumable; it's a bit of a waste to leave him with that old geezer Hiruzen Sarutobi." Looking at the energetic Yamanaka Arashi, Black Zetsu secretly considered whether he should leave him with the Akatsuki.
"In the end, he's still too weak. If it weren't for the Impure World Reincarnation technique, I wouldn't even give this kind of trash a second glance."
Nagato is quite arrogant and has a lot of disdain for Yamanaka Arashi's strength.
"Anyway, we're not expecting him to fight, so don't you want to keep the Impure World Reincarnation?" The Impure World Reincarnation is such a good thing, it'll come in handy eventually.
"Let's wait and see. There's no rush. We still have a partnership with the Third Hokage. Let's wait until that partnership ends before making any decisions."
The main enemies right now are still Uchiha Gen and the group from the Three Great Shinobi Villages. Pushing the Third Hokage and Konoha to the opposite side at this time is not a good choice.
"Well, it's up to you. Just know what you're doing." Now that Madara Uchiha has been resurrected, should I take some time to go and check on Konoha?
Although Lady Tsunade still retains control over Madara Uchiha Impure World Reincarnation, if she revives him with Rinne Rebirth beforehand, wouldn't the so-called control over the Impure World Reincarnation naturally be released?
At worst, we can collect the Nine-Tails together with Madara later; it's just a matter of order. Anyway, given the current situation, it doesn't really matter if Nagato isn't around, right?
Thinking of this, Black Zetsu's gaze towards Nagato became somewhat intriguing.
"What? Is something wrong?" Does Black Zetsu have some other idea?
"I was thinking, since Lady Tsunade intends to rely on the Uchiha Clan Madara Uchiha's power to deal with the Uchiha Clan, why don't we join forces with Lady Tsunade directly? I believe she desperately needs our strength right now." Forgive me, Nagato, it's all for the sake of reviving Mother.
"Huh? What nonsense are you spouting? We invaded Konoha to capture the Nine-Tails, and now you're going to team up with Tsunade? Isn't that just walking into a trap?" Has Black Zetsu been influenced by Uchiha Obito? How could he utter such a ridiculous statement?
"No, Nagato, you don't understand this kind of politician. Perhaps we did have some conflicts before, but that doesn't prevent us from cooperating with her to wipe out the Uchiha Clan. At most, she'll turn around and issue a warrant for our arrest after we've wiped out the Uchiha Clan. There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. Our cooperation with Lady Tsunade is in her current interests."
Hmph, Nagato, that guy with Chakra all over his head, really doesn't understand the ways of diplomacy or the art of Machiavellianism.
"Ha~ those dirty political deals, the same tricks Hanzo played with Danzo of Konoha Hanzo then? I never thought I'd end up like this. Has the dragon-slaying boy become the dragon himself? I'm starting to hate myself more and more."
Looking at Black Zetsu before him, though unwilling, he had to admit that this was indeed the most advantageous choice at the moment. Was the Demigod of yesteryear facing the same situation as him now? Sigh~ What's wrong with me? Why am I suddenly starting to understand that old man Hanzo little?
I, Nagato, am not like him. Everything I do is for the Land of Rain, for world peace, while Hanzo... he only does it for his own selfish interests.
"Let's do as you say. Have White Zetsu contact Tsunade and find an opportunity to meet her. We really need her power right now."
If Tsunade and Madara Uchiha were to join in—no, we should also include the First and Second Hokage and all the deceased members of the Senju Clan —then Lady Tsunade herself would definitely have to meet them.
"Alright, I'll have White Zetsu make the contact right away." They've taken the bait, so things will be much easier from here on out. If the plan goes smoothly enough, maybe I can even use Madara Uchiha's power to take the Nine-Tails and the One-Tail directly from Konoha.
Haha, it's been over a thousand years, Mother, we'll be able to meet again soon.
"These two actually want to keep me in Akatsuki? Damn it, so blatantly, without even trying to hide it from me? Looks like I'll have to get the Lord Third's information to Lady Tsunade." Watching the two plotting in hushed tones, Yamanaka Arashi also began to make his own plans.
The Land of Fire, Konohagakure ~
"Hey Shikaku, can't you let me rest for a while? What's the rush to call me here?" Although Tsunade was newly pregnant, wasn't afraid of people discovering her unusual physical condition, she was still extremely dissatisfied with Shikaku asking Yuki to help her get away from Hidden Snow Village.
"It's the Lord Third! The Lord Third said he has something important to discuss with you, Lady Tsunade." Seeing the Monster Strength Punch poised to strike, Nara Shikaku hurriedly explained, afraid that Tsunade might lose her temper and punch his small frame.
"The Third Hokage? What could that old man possibly want?" Hadn't I already handed over the Impure World Reincarnation the Third Hokage to Nara Shikaku beforehand? Why would he need to contact me now...? Could it be that Yamanaka Arashi has some important information?
"I don't know about that. The Third Hokage is waiting for you in his office. Let's hurry up and set off." Faced with the fact that the Impure World Reincarnation Third Hokage was taking over political affairs, Nara Shikaku didn't say much. After all, the Third Hokage still had prestige, and since the current Hokage, the Fifth Hokage Tsunade, had no objections, it was even less likely that others would say anything.
However, given the immortal nature of the Impure World Reincarnation, will Sixth Hokage or Seventh Hokage ever appear in Konoha? After all, the Lord Third is already dead, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he could continue this political work indefinitely...
Damn it, how could Lady Tsunade allow such a power-hungry old man to continue ruling?
The Konoha's office building, the heart of Hokage.
QQ~
"Come in~"
The Third Hokage, his face cracked, habitually had a pipe dangling from his mouth. Although he was now Impure World Reincarnation body, he couldn't smell the smoke, so it was good to satisfy his craving for tobacco.
"Huh? A crystal ball? Old man, you really can't change your ways, can you? Take this from my Heaven-Piercing Kick!" Seeing the crystal ball back in its place on the desk, Tsunade instantly understood what was going on.
Thankfully, my sisters haven't gone to the hot springs since Gen reminded them, but that old man's behavior must be punished!