Unease!

Ultimately, his Rinnegan had been transplanted. It did not truly belong to him; Nagato simply did not know that.

One only had to look at the original story to see what Nagato became the first time he controlled the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. He had nearly been drained dry by it.

Just thinking about it was terrifying. That was only because Nagato had Uzumaki Clan blood, along with immense recovery ability and vitality. If it had been an ordinary person, they would likely have been sucked dry before they could even summon the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

How could Nagato possibly compete with Hikaru for control of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path?

When Black Zetsu sensed that something was wrong, he was glad he had set his plan in motion early. At the same time, he was frustrated that he had started it a little too late. If he had begun earlier, perhaps the outcome would have been better.

Back then, Hikaru had been utterly incapable of contending with Madara Uchiha. As for when Madara Uchiha would be revived, Black Zetsu would have to put some thought into that.

Black Zetsu truly deserved to be called an old fox, an ancient monster. His control and manipulation of human nature had reached perfection!!!!

Originally, the Akatsuki Organization would not have scattered in all directions to recruit people. Yet because of a few words from Black Zetsu, Akatsuki's three leaders had split up.

He knew full well that Hanzo of the Salamander did not trust him, yet he still went right to his door and led Hanzo of the Salamander, who had no trust in him whatsoever, around by the nose.

If Danzo was a major figure when it came to schemes and manipulating human nature,