Shin Uchiha gave a mysterious smile at Yahiko's words. He turned to look at the towering Demonic Statue of the Outer Path before him and explained with a smile:
"Because Madara Uchiha could be considered a victim too. Even after becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, he ended up being nothing more than a stepping stone for someone else.
"Of course, I'm not helping him in secret out of sympathy. I want to settle this matter once and for all."
To Shin Uchiha, both Madara Uchiha and the legendary Kaguya Ōtsutsuki were nourishment for his Tomoe Rinnegan.
As long as he copied all their dōjutsu, he could fully develop his Tomoe Rinnegan.
Only then would his strength reach its peak, and the secrets within his Takamagahara Space could finally be laid bare.
That way, when the Ōtsutsuki Clan descended upon the Shinobi World, he would truly have the power to fight back.
But that was difficult for Shin Uchiha to explain, so he could only offer a different reason.
Yahiko nodded in understanding at Shin Uchiha's explanation. After a moment's hesitation, he still asked uncertainly:
"Now that Madara Uchiha has appeared, will Nagato's life be in danger?"
Shin Uchiha had already told them where Nagato's Rinnegan had come from, which was why Yahiko was concerned.
Konan, standing nearby, naturally heard Yahiko's question as well. After glancing at Nagato, she turned her gaze toward Shin Uchiha, her eyes filled with worry.
Nagato himself scratched the back of his head helplessly and said with a smile:
"Yahiko, I've already come to terms with it. Even if that Madara Uchiha guy really takes back my Rinnegan, I don't mind."
To Nagato, Yahiko and Konan were the most important people in his life. With both of them by his side, he wouldn't mind even if he