Uchiha Yuu remained stationed in the rear, receiving vast amounts of news every day. As the intelligence came together, he keenly seized the opportunity.
He began mobilizing the village's shinobi. This time, they were no longer ordinary shinobi, but mainly Orochimaru's modified shinobi, equipped with the latest scientific ninja tools. Every one of them was a top-tier powerhouse!
There would not be too many of them, so it did not cause widespread unrest in the village. Even Uchiha Yuu could not be certain whether such a vast village was truly united.
Just as Black and White Zetsu had expected, Uchiha Yuu also realized that the plan had reached its final stage.
Konan personally accompanied Uchiha Yuu into the dim underground passage. She had walked this road countless times, yet every time she descended underground, her heart felt incomparably heavy—especially after living beneath the sunlight each day and experiencing all the beauty of Dawn Hidden Village.
In stark contrast, her companion endured suffering in the lightless underground, bearing the pain of having his life devoured every day. They continued onward until they entered the vast underground chamber.
Hearing the sound of approaching footsteps, Nagato weakly opened his eyes. An indescribable weariness showed on his face. It was difficult to imagine that a powerful member of the Uzumaki Clan could only linger in this space because of the Ten-Tails and the Rinnegan.
"Has the final plan begun?"
Nagato's weak voice echoed through the empty hall, but his gaze held a little more fervor.
"Yes. The Eight-Tails has already headed to Konoha, and our plan is about to begin. We need to send you to the front lines now. Once the Eight-Tails appears on the battlefield, use the chains to lock it down completely and carry out the final recovery plan. And at