Nagato would not allow anything to disrupt the world he wanted to create.
After finishing his meal, Nagato focused all his attention on the Pain who had gone out on patrol.
Chapter 580: Purging the Rebels
Nagato had a persistent feeling that something unusual would happen in Amegakure today.
He would need plenty of Chakra, strength, and energy, so when Saro brought him food, he did not refuse it.
After all, eating was the best way to restore his strength.
As he thought about it, Nagato's expression turned cold. The Pains shared the Rinnegan, and with it, their vision.
Nagato could now watch two places at once. Everything happening on Amegakure's eastern and western sides lay before his eyes.
For the moment, nothing stood out. Though everything seemed peaceful, Nagato could not shake the feeling that something was about to happen.
So even after completing their usual patrol, the Pains did not return immediately. Instead, they kept wandering nearby.
The reason was simple: he wanted to give the rebels a chance to strike. He also feared that if the Pains returned home, they might lead those rebels straight to Saro.
Neither Pain nor Nagato feared the rebels, but Nagato was concerned for Saro's safety. He would do everything he could to protect her.
Still, accidents could happen. If he became caught in a hard fight, he might not be able to protect Saro himself. Even the aftermath of his Ninjutsu could put her in danger.
So the Pains continued to roam through remote places, practically inviting those people to make their move.
And those people did not disappoint Nagato. When one of the Pains wandered into a small grove, a crowd suddenly rushed out.
They surrounded him. The one they had trapped was the Puppet Master who had only recently