The war machine before them had finally stabilized completely!
Uchiha Yū's plan to lead the two of them in capturing the Seven-Tails proceeded smoothly. Before long, Pakura returned to the organization with the Sage of Six Paths' treasured tool.
"We waited for him to die. That old monk truly couldn't hold on any longer. After two days, he passed away in meditation on the spot. The One-Tail was sealed inside."
Pakura's face showed neither sorrow nor joy. Her feelings for her village were buried deep within her heart, unnoticed by anyone.
She simply could not understand why Uchiha Yū was collecting tailed beasts. Gathering the Seven-Tails and Eight-Tails was still understandable, but the One-Tail had always belonged to Sunagakure. Was he not afraid that strengthening their forces would make the other factions wary?
Uchiha Yū did not blame the two for the time they had delayed. Collecting the tailed beasts was not solely for Uchiha Madara. To reach the Sage of Six Paths' level, there was a shortcut: becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki.
As for reviving Uchiha Madara, that was to obtain the cells in his possession. But before that, there was one prerequisite: Uchiha Yū's strength had to reach the level of the God of Shinobi. Only then could he ensure that Madara would not discard him once he had outlived his usefulness.
The strong shared a mutual understanding with the strong. They would honor their promises, and once those promises were fulfilled, whatever followed would be their own business.
Seated in the main chair, Uchiha Yū turned to Konan, who was sorting through the accounts, and instructed her, "Konan, notify Nagato to prepare the plan."
As one of the few people who knew about the tailed beast plan, Konan silently nodded.
Only the others remained in the dark, looking