Health, no longer relying on Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's life supply, and even the possibility of stimulating deeper strength... These are all desires that Nagato has longed for countless days and nights deep in his heart, but knows that it is an almost impossible luxury.
However, the sweeter this temptation becomes, the more vigilance in Nagato's heart pours down like ice water.
The relationship between him and Masked Man, who calls himself "Madara Uchiha", has never been one of "like-minded" and "mutual trust".
On the surface they are using each other.
Madara provided the concepts of "Rinnegan's true power" and "making the world feel pain to achieve peace", as well as some of the initial support and information for Akatsuki.
As Pain, Nagato serves as the incarnation of "god", recruiting people to enter Akatsuki, and perform the preliminary steps of collecting Tailed Beast, causing pain, and finally realizing "Eye of the Moon Plan".
But Nagato never really believed in "Madara".
This guy who is secretive, has unknown purposes, and always appears and exerts influence at critical moments, his true intentions are always shrouded in mystery.
That pair of Rinnegan brings not only power, but also the keenness of Sensing.
He could vaguely feel that behind "Madara's" seemingly selfless help and grand plan, there was some kind of cold, personal, and even dangerous conspiracy hidden.
More importantly, Nagato is not defenseless.
Land of Rain's regular falling rain is not only a display of controlling the weather, but also an extension of his Sensing power - Rain Tiger at Will Technique!
This powerful Sensory Ninjutsu not only covers the entire Land of Rain and monitors any intruders without permission, but its other important hidden and unknown function is to Sensing, locate and monitor "Madara"!
Whenever "Madara" uses his weird space ability to appear within the range of Land of Rain, no matter how well he hides, Nagato can roughly lock his position and activity trajectory through the subtle disturbances and abnormal flow direction of Chakra in the rain.
Although it is impossible to completely see through its reality, it is enough for Nagato to confirm the movements of "Madara" without knowing anything about its whereabouts. It is also a silent deterrent and reminder: This is my domain, and I am always watching you.
This continuous and covert surveillance made Nagato even more convinced that "Madara" was by no means an "ally" who could trust his health or even his life.
Port Hashirama Cells?
It sounds wonderful, but who knows whether there are hidden dangers of control, erosion or even body-stealing hidden in those cells?
Just like "Madara"'s attitude towards his pair of Rinnegan, it always makes Nagato feel uneasy.
A brief silence spread over Tower, with only the roar of heavy rain washing away steel.
Finally, the emotionless voice of Deva Path Pain sounded again, breaking the silence:
"No need."
"My current body is enough to support the execution of the plan."
Pain's voice is cold.
He looked directly at the right eye exposed under the Obito mask. "I appreciate your 'kindness'. But my path is determined by myself."
This sentence is both a rejection and a declaration.
Declare that he, Pain, is not a chess piece at the mercy of "Madara".
Konan on the side, after hearing Pain's rejection, his tense heartstrings relaxed slightly, but his eyes towards Obito became more alert.
She also didn't believe "Ban", especially when he suddenly proposed such "help" that involved the fundamentals of the body.
Obito did not show any disappointment or annoyance.
I had long expected that Nagato would not accept it easily.
"Really..."
Obito's voice returned to that low and calm tone, with no hint of emotion or anger.
"Then it's up to you.
However, I have brought the information to Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the mysterious Uchiha. You'd better be more careful. I don't want to see any mistakes in the plan due to carelessness."
He did not continue to dwell on the topic of transplanted cells, as if he had just mentioned it casually.
"We will complete the task naturally."
Pain responded coldly, "If there is nothing else, you can leave.
Land of Rain does not welcome uninvited guests."
These words already have the meaning of expelling guests.
Obito took a deep look at Pain and Konan. The exposed right eye was filled with unpredictable light.
He didn't say anything more, and his figure began to slowly twist and fade, and finally disappeared as if blending into a rain curtain.
On Tower, only Pain and Konan were left, standing in the pouring rain.
"Nagato..."
Konan spoke softly, with worry in his tone.
"Don't worry, Konan."
Pain's voice softened.
"Madara's proposal must contain evil intentions. I know better than anyone else that power can never be given to others, especially... him."
He paused, then Rinnegan looked in the direction of Land of Earth, with a hint of seriousness in his indifference:
"However, the information he brought may be true.
Nine-Tails Jinchuriki...Konoha's Naruto Uzumaki?
And that Uchiha... It seems that this mission won't be too boring."
"Get ready to go. Any obstacle on the way to making the world feel pain will be crushed by the power of God."
Konan nodded and said no more.
The two figures flashed and disappeared at the top of Tower, leaving only the heavy rain still washing over this closed country.
As for Obito who is far away, in Kamui Dimension, the face under the mask is slightly gloomy.
"Did you reject it... It's really not that easy. But, Nagato, how long can your body last?"
After a brief battle with Naruto, Obito concluded that it would be difficult for Nagato to defeat Naruto now.
Naruto That guy and the girl next to him Uchiha are very capable of gathering information too quickly.
One meeting revealed Kamui's flaws.
If he hadn't decisively cut off his arm to survive, he would have capsized in the ditch.
But Hashirama Cells can only increase his own strength like that. If he wants to improve his strength in a short time, he must get back the eyes in Kakashi.
Naruto Uzumaki...
Are you really a human being?
He is only thirteen years old and still has countless possibilities, but he is almost thirty years old.
The years when Ninja's strength increased dramatically have passed.
Obito still remembers when he hugged the infant Naruto.
At that time, the newborn Naruto did not cry, he reluctantly opened his eyes.
Obito Can't see any fear in those eyes.
There is only peace.
That calmness made Obito feel incredible, and even later he felt that Naruto's expression seemed to be one of pity.
At that moment, Obito felt as if he was struck by lightning. He was pitied by a baby who had just come into this world.
That is the pity of the strong for the weak, the pity of the successful for the losers, the pity of the happy for the unfortunate...
Damn it!
Obviously he was the weak one at that time, he was the more unfortunate person, and he was the loser!