Nagato's pupils widened at those words.
Nagato had always been a timid child. It was only after he met Yahiko and Konan
that he slowly began to change, because he wanted to protect them.
But that was pressure he had placed on himself.
When facing enemies, Nagato could drive them back or even kill them without hesitation.
But only he knew how easily the faces of those he had killed appeared in his mind late at night.
Their faces were twisted and terrifying. They chased him relentlessly, telling him that now they were dead, their families could only wait to die.
It always brought back memories of his own past. He often woke from nightmares drenched in sweat.
Nagato had never told anyone.
Without meaning to, Obito Uchiha had found Nagato's true weakness.
Obito Uchiha had only said it in passing, but when he saw the violent tremor in Nagato's eyes, he laughed to himself.
It seemed his plan might work this time.
"Do you think people won't die while you wait? In the endless wars between the great nations, children in small countries are the ones who suffer most."
Obito Uchiha paused deliberately and watched Nagato's eyes. To his delight, Nagato's gaze had begun to dart around.
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Obito grinned inwardly. If he kept pushing in this direction, his trip today would not be wasted.
"Once the great nations finish fighting, they'll have plenty of time and resources to recover. But what about you? You can't even care for the orphans!"
Nagato listened to Obito Uchiha in mounting panic. His fists clenched tight, as though he might strike Obito at any moment.
"Shut up! We can hold out. Akatsuki was founded to protect Amegakure. I can protect them!"
Obito Uchiha ignored Nagato's shout. His voice dripped