Strategic Dissolution
"Yes, Lord Gen!"
Despite sensing Sasori of the Red Sands's Chakra power far exceeding her own, Uzumaki Xiangzi remained completely calm. After all, with so many powerful figures present, Sasori of the Red Sands dared not make the slightest move.
"If it's just modification, I'm willing to cooperate. But let me make it clear first, this body of mine is very valuable, so don't mess with it." Alas, circumstances are beyond one's control. If Nagato and Black Zetsu had agreed to use his Demonic Statue of the Outer Path for experiments back then, they wouldn't be in this predicament today.
"Uh, don't worry, it won't do anything to your body." Speaking of which, Uchiha Obito Mangekyo indeed amazing, but unfortunately, my eye capacity is limited. I can't even compete with the Mangekyou Mangekyo of Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Momonosuke.
"That's good. As long as you don't damage this work of art, everything else is negotiable." I think this Uchiha Gen's wife is called Pakura? I think I've met that little girl a few times before. I wonder if this connection will work. If all else fails, I'll just have to rely on the old woman's connections.
"Your name is Yamanaka Arashi, right? Nagato's body is in your hands to handle. Remember to have them give the three great nations a proper welcome, don't wait until I have to get involved myself, understand?" Uchiha Gen suddenly turned to look at the Edo Impure World Reincarnation who was pretending to be a wooden Obito and said.
"Huh? Yes, yes! Lord Gen!" Yamanaka Arashi, who was remotely monitoring the Obito through the Impure World Reincarnation Obito, was startled when Uchiha Gen suddenly called out his name.
Entrusting him with the corpse? Properly entertaining the three great nations? Uchiha Gen... is this... him resurrecting Nagato to use the Akatsuki to cripple the Wind, Lightning, and Rock nations?
"Let's go, Yuki!"
Ignoring the still-contemplative Yamanaka Arashi, Uchiha Gen took Tsunade and Yukina's Tsunade and looked at the Kaguya girl who was watching the drama unfold.
"Okay, boss, Ninja Art: Flying Raijin Technique."
Kaguya Yuki had never seen anything like this before, finally came to her senses and quickly stepped forward to grab Uchiha Gen's arm, leading the others to Flying Raijin Technique.
A gentle breeze swept by, and everyone vanished in an instant, leaving only Nagato's exhausted body and Uchiha Obito's Impure World Reincarnation form.
"Phew~ Is it finally over? These guys are all terrifying. That Uchiha Gen was actually with Tsunade. Luckily, I didn't go looking for death. Now that the Lord Third has sided with Lady Tsunade, I guess I can be considered one of Lady Tsunade's people, right?"
Yamanaka Arashi had taken over Obito's body, looked at Nagato lying on the ground, barely clinging to life, with a hint of regret in his eyes. This powerful figure whom he looked up to had actually ended up like this. He would better obediently follow Uchiha Gen's arrangements from now on.
However, it's truly a pity that this guy named Nagato died like that.
Ta-da~
"What... what are you going to do?"
With her last ounce of strength, Nagato managed to lift her head and look at the figure walking towards her.
Is that Uchiha Obito? No, it should be that ant named Yamanaka Arashi. Is he planning to send himself on his final journey? I never thought that the god of the Akatsuki would end up like this.
Heh, even though I lost, that bastard Black Zetsu didn't win either. It's just a pity I'll never see Konan again. What will Konan do without me? Can she handle this blow?
Click~
A sound of bones breaking rang out. With Yamanaka Arashi's actions, Nagato's neck was completely dislocated, and the once-powerful warlord fell at the hands of an unknown nobody.
"Not bad consumables, I believe they can become a valuable stepping stone, Kamui ~" Lifting Nagato's corpse, the Impure World Reincarnation Obito slowly disappeared into the air.
The Land of Rain, Amegakure), Akatsuki headquarters~
"So, the leader is dead? Black Zetsu has been sealed away, and Sasori has been captured and his fate is unknown?" A series of news left Juzo Biwa stunned for a long time.
"How about we split the money and go our separate ways? With something like this happening at this critical juncture, and the three major powers about to attack, we might not be able to hold our own with just the few of us." Looking at Konan's cold expression, Jiao Yu offered the suggestion with a hint of trepidation.
"I think Kakuzu is right. A wise man knows when to yield. It's best to strategically disband for now." With the leader dead, Konan is no longer capable of leading Akatsuki forward. Besides, I, Jūzō, am now a super strong man with Wood Release. How can I remain subservient to others for long?
"Disband? What a joke! Akatsuki, Amegakure, and even the Land of Rain —these are the fruits of Nagato's labor over many years! I absolutely, absolutely will not allow the Land of Rain to repeat the tragedy of Second Great Ninja War, absolutely!"
The series of news left Konan teetering on the brink of collapse. If it weren't for the Akatsuki and Amegakure needing her, she probably wouldn't be able to hold on much longer.
"But..."
"No buts. You are all renowned powerhouses, and now with the added strength of Wood Release, you think you can back down in the face of a mere threat from three ninja villages? I know we can't guarantee a win against three powerful nations, but with our strength and the power of the Impure World Reincarnation throughout history, a 50/50 split is definitely achievable. Besides, Nagato... he didn't leave, did he?"
Looking at the corpse on the ground, Konan gazed at Yamanaka Arashi with immense heartache.
"Uh, I was also shocked by the series of news. How could I forget about the Impure World Reincarnation? Konan, you're right, Kakuzu, this mentality of yours is unacceptable. How can you think of breaking up over such a small matter? Do you think you're worthy of the training that Leader Nagato has given you? As the saying goes, time reveals true character, and adversity reveals true loyalty. I never thought you were this kind of Kakuzu. I, Juzo Biwa, am ashamed to be associated with you!"
Oh no, how could I forget about the Impure World Reincarnation technique? I hope Nagato won't blame me when he Nagato up, right? Damn it, it's all Kakuzu's fault~
"Uh... I take back what I just said. If Leader Nagato can be resurrected, then everything will be fine." Should I take this opportunity to get Nagato's heart? After all, the Impure World Reincarnation technique doesn't require a heart, right?
"Yamanaka Arashi, let's begin. I believe you brought Nagato's body back for this reason, right?" Although he didn't want to use the forbidden technique of Impure World Reincarnation to desecrate Nagato's soul, he couldn't worry about that now. Speaking of which, since Nagato was in this state, should he call Yahiko up as well? He hadn't seen Yahiko in a long time.
"Understood, forbidden technique ~ Impure World Reincarnation ~" Casually wiping away Nagato's blood, Yamanaka Arashi selected a lucky White Zetsu from the surrounding area and began his new dream-fulfilling mission.
Whoosh whoosh~
The sound of the Impure World Reincarnation churning rang out, and the figure of White Zetsu was slowly replaced by Nagato.