Ōnoki Kakuzu Nagato agree to Onoki's mission.
After reaching an agreement on cooperation, Ōnoki made his final request: the timing of the mission would be determined by Iwagakure.
Otherwise, Iwagakure will not provide any assistance, and even if the mission is successful, Iwagakure will not acknowledge the achievement.
After all, Ōnoki still wanted to try to resolve the issue peacefully through negotiation, but Ōnoki himself knew that the possibility was slim.
Ōnoki's bizarre move left Nagato speechless upon hearing Kakuzu's report.
I finally understand how accurate the Shinobi World's assessment of Iwagakure, especially Ōnoki's fickle nature, was.
Despite their differing motives, the two sides eventually reached an agreement.
The Akatsuki can only act after receiving notification from Iwagakure.
Having achieved his goal, Ōnoki flew away.
The choice once again fell into Kakuzu's hands: whether or not to notify Konoha, leaving Kakuzu in a dilemma.
Logically speaking, the Akatsuki provided Kakuzu, Kakuzu been wandering for many years, with a place to settle down. As a core member, Kakuzu has been living quite comfortably these past few years.
Not to mention that Kakuzu has killed many core members of the Akatsuki over the years, yet the organization has never truly pursued the matter.
Logically and emotionally, Kakuzu, as a core member of Akatsuki, should be on the side of Akatsuki.
However Kakuzu doesn't value quality of life or any of these interpersonal relationships.
Money is Kakuzu's only belief, and he joined the Akatsuki because he was forced to join because he couldn't win.
For so many years, I've braved wind and rain for the Akatsuki, and I've never received a single penny of salary!
Although they have a place to stay and food to eat everywhere, and a constant stream of intelligence, they just don't get paid!
In less than a month of getting to know Ren, Kakuzu was completely captivated by Ren.
Whether they're ruthlessly rich or just plain stupid with too much money, it doesn't matter.
Ren is truly the kind of boss Kakuzu longed for.
Of course, the most important point is that Kakuzu invested capital in the collaboration with Konoha.
Now that the market has opened up, the value of the goods sent from Konoha has exceeded the original investment of 100 million ryo by Kakuzu, and is approaching the 200 million mark.
A bright future ahead!
Everyone loves their own child.
Compared to the Akatsuki that had cared for him like a father for many years, Kakuzu was more inclined to cooperate with Konoha, the organization he had personally raised.
Without much hesitation, Kakuzu's heart tipped completely in favor of Konoha.
Akatsuki?
Since you've forgiven me so many times, please forgive me one more time!
Kakuzu told Ren without hesitation that Nagato was planning to take action against Konoha.
As the action was carried out, Kakuzu's initial slight hesitation and guilt vanished without a trace.
Once you place your bet, there's no going back.
Kakuzu a long sigh of relief, then looked menacingly at Sasori, who was hiding in the corner.
"You won't tell anyone, will you? You desperately need these materials, and you're counting on our business!"
Scorpion immediately replied that he would have done the same thing if he hadn't only given her his contact information.
Upon hearing Sasori's statement, Kakuzu's gaze, which had initially Kakuzu killing Sasori, instantly changed, and his eyes even narrowed slightly.
Is that a laugh?
It should be!
Sasori couldn't see Kakuzu's expression through the mask, but he could tell from Kakuzu's eyes that Kakuzu was smiling.
Scorpion's guess was correct.
Kakuzu is in a good mood right now. Compared to the Hidan, Sasori seems to be a better match for him!
Kakuzu, who has spent the rest of his life chasing money, still hasn't figured out a simple truth.
To get along well with people, all you need to do is build a bond that connects you through shared interests.
As long as shared interests exist, this bond will not be severed by any force. The bonds and hatreds that are so prevalent in the Shinobi World are equally powerless in the face of shared interests!
Konoha.
Not only Konan lost in Konoha, but Ren was too.
The information Kakuzu sent back left Ren completely bewildered.
Why isn't Nagato, the famous Sword God of Shili Slope, continuing to level up? Is he getting restless and wanting to cause trouble?
Recalling the original work, the Akatsuki's operation to capture the Tailed Beast was marked by the resurrection of the Isobu.
Ren had a clue, and Nagato felt the time was right to launch an attack immediately!
This doesn't fit into Ren's plan. He hasn't even figured out anything yet, and you're already making your move.
Absolutely not!
Should we kill another Tailed Beast?
The Kirigakure and the Hidden Cloud Village are quite obedient now, so they can be ruled out first.
Hidden Sand Village of Gaara and Fu of Takigakure are still children; it's not a good idea to attack them.
That leaves only Iwagakure's Rōshi and Han. If I remember correctly, Rōshi seems to have already defected.
Ren felt a surge of murderous intent towards Rōshi, just as Ren was about to convince himself to stop.
An alarm bell rang in my mind!
When did I start liking to solve problems by killing? Especially since I had no grudges against anyone and had no connection with them.
After forcing himself to calm down, Ren's initial murderous intent gradually subsided.
As Ren calmed down, he thought to himself with a wry smile.
"We really can't relax for a moment!"
With his thinking no longer extreme, Ren's ideas have become clearer and more direct.
If a child misbehaves, a good beating will fix it!