He paused briefly as he spoke. "As long as a mission is within our capabilities, I'll accept it for you and then assign it to you!"
No one objected to Nagato's words. After all, every member of the Akatsuki was a powerful Jonin, capable of successfully completing even S-Rank missions.
Every member of the Akatsuki also had blood on their hands. Killing on missions had long since become commonplace to them, so they all agreed without a trace of concern.
Just as Pain was about to end the meeting and leave, Tobi stopped him with a cheerful grin. "Lord Pain, please wait!"
Pain turned at his words and looked at him coldly. "What is it?"
Although Tobi was always offering ideas and advice, Nagato had never felt particularly fond of him. He did not know why, but that feeling simply would not go away.
Tobi could clearly see Pain's displeasure, but he remained unbothered and continued, "Is the Akatsuki still recruiting?"
Pain frowned slightly and gestured for Tobi to continue.
Tobi said with a grin, "I know someone with considerable abilities. It's just... he doesn't have an organization to take him in. I was wondering...?"
Pain naturally knew what Tobi was about to say, but he was still very cautious when it came to selecting members for the Akatsuki.
He said coldly, "You can bring him here!"
At that, Tobi's voice filled with excitement. With a slight shift of his intent, a figure emerged from thin air. It was Zetsu.
Black Zetsu had originally wanted to say something, but White Zetsu stopped him. After all, Black Zetsu had a volatile temper and never had anything pleasant to say. He would only hold things up.
"Lord Pain, I am Zetsu!"
Zetsu's entire upper body was wrapped in an enormous leaf. His