A Compromise Beyond Blame

"His confirmed abilities include the Mangekyō Sharingan, Lightning Body Flicker, the Special Shadow Clone Technique, hand-signless ninjutsu, and an abnormally powerful body."

"As for his two Mangekyō Sharingan ocular techniques, the intelligence remains incomplete."

Konan looked at Obito.

"Even Zetsu could only uncover this much."

"What about you?"

Obito did not continue concealing the truth.

"What I know is incomplete as well."

Konan's brows furrowed slightly.

She had rarely heard Obito admit that his intelligence was insufficient.

He had always appeared under the identity of Madara Uchiha.

Whether facing the Akatsuki Organization or the state of the Shinobi World, he had always maintained an air of complete control.

Yet when Lie Yang was mentioned, he admitted for the first time that he could not see through his opponent.

"How much strength has he hidden?"

Konan pressed.

"Impossible to determine."

Obito's voice deepened.

"The abilities he has displayed may not be all he possesses."

"Even Konoha's pursuit failed to truly force out his trump cards."

Pain raised his eyes.

The Rinnegan settled on Obito across the table.

"What level do you believe his strength has reached?"

Obito did not answer immediately.

Only the sound of rainwater flowing through the pipes remained in the room.

After a moment, he slowly spoke.

"He possesses the power to suppress a Tailed Beast."

Konan's fingers stopped at the edge of the scroll.

Zetsu did not interrupt either.

The Tailed Beasts were targets Akatsuki would inevitably have to face in its future plans.

Being able to suppress a Tailed Beast meant that Lie Yang was already qualified to confront a Jinchūriki head-on.

That was not something an ordinary Kage Level shinobi could accomplish.

Pain continued, "Compared to you?"

The Sharingan behind Obito's mask narrowed slightly.

"Close to me at my peak."

When those words fell, the