"Withdraw from the Land of Demons immediately. Don't waste your strength fighting that monster."
Nagato made his decision at once. Konoha and Kumogakure were still locked in a standoff. This was their best opportunity.
Since Pain's power could not swiftly subdue Moryo, continuing the struggle would only squander his energy.
Then his voice echoed through the cavern, carrying an unquestionable resolve:
"Everyone, assemble. Begin capturing the remaining Tailed Beasts immediately."
At Nagato's summons, all the members immediately gathered in the cavern.
"Konan, you'll need to take action as well.
Kisame, partner with Itachi and head to the border of the Land of Water. The Three-Tails is most likely hiding in those waters. Make sure you bring it back."
"Deidara is on his way back. Sasori, you already obtained the One-Tail's chakra, and that's enough. Next, head to the Land of Earth together. The Four-Tails and Five-Tails have been sighted there. Flush them out.
Hidan, Kakuzu, go to Kumogakure and obtain the Two-Tails' chakra. Ideally, capture the Two-Tails outright..."
"As for Zetsu..."
Nagato paused briefly, his voice carrying a deeper implication.
"Remain undercover and monitor Konoha and Kumogakure's movements. Report at any time.
I need to know how much longer their standoff will last."
"One more thing..."
Nagato tapped his fingers lightly against his wheelchair's armrest. His voice rumbled like thunder, and the image of Deva Path Pain in the cavern spoke along with him.
"I want to examine every secret history concerning the Chakra Progenitor—the Sage of Six Paths.
If that is where power originated, then that is where we must find all the answers."
"Understood!"
"Got it."
"What a great opportunity. Who would've thought things would get this bad between Konoha and Kumogakure?"
They all considered this the best possible opportunity and voiced their agreement.
Only after they left