Akatsuki Has a New Leader

"How did it go? Why do you look so miserable?"

Kabuto looked at Obito and spoke with open mockery.

Obito Uchiha had taken off his mask, revealing his true face.

There was no hiding his identity from Kabuto anymore.

"Prepare the Impure World Reincarnation of the Third and Fourth Hokage!" Obito Uchiha said.

"Nagato and I have fallen out. But I'll still bring you his body, as promised. His Rinnegan is mine, though!"

"Suit yourself. I've already seen most of Lord Orochimaru's research!"

After receiving the message, Nagato bitterly blamed himself. How could he have let Konan face Obito Uchiha alone? Now that he had the location, he would have to go, no matter what awaited him.

Following the directions, Nagato arrived at the cave where Obito Uchiha was waiting.

"What do you want?"

"Give me the Rinnegan, and I'll give Konan back!"

Obito Uchiha stated his demand without preamble.

"Fine!"

"I'll leave the Rinnegan at a designated spot. You send Konan back at the same time, and I'll meet her at another designated spot!" Nagato was no fool. What if he handed over the Rinnegan and Obito Uchiha failed to keep his end of the bargain?

Obito Uchiha gave Kabuto a look. Kabuto understood.

An elderly figure raised an Iron Staff and swung it at Nagato.

"So you never intended to give Konan back!" Nagato caught the blow with his hand. The figure before him appeared to be the Third Hokage.

"I never thought anyone besides Orochimaru could perform a Ninjutsu like this!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was calm, giving no hint of how he felt.

"Third Hokage, I never thought anyone could undo the Reaper Death Seal!"

Minato Namikaze gave a helpless smile.

To let them fight at full strength, Kabuto had preserved their feelings and emotions!

"The Fourth