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Although Nagato was the one making the move, without the intelligence gathered by Black Zetsu, finding the Seven-Tails would have been like searching for a needle in a haystack. Gathering and probing for intelligence was also what Black Zetsu excelled at.

With reliable intelligence in hand, Nagato immediately set out and easily captured the Seven-Tails.

Unfortunately, this was the Seven-Tails, not the One-Tail. If they wanted the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to absorb the Seven-Tails' Chakra, they first had to obtain the previous six tailed beasts.

Other than the Seven-Tails wandering outside, the other tailed beasts were all in the hands of the major villages. If Black Zetsu and Nagato wanted to obtain them, conflict with the major ninja villages was inevitable.

"This is a relatively good opportunity. If we miss it, capturing the One-Tail easily will become difficult."

Black Zetsu revealed a cold, sinister smile, but the white half of his face made it seem somewhat discordant. One side was black and grim, while the white side always wore a mischievous, playful grin and expression. Combined together, they truly looked strange.

"Mm." Yahiko, who had become the Deva Path among the Six Paths of Pain, responded blandly before falling silent. At this time, Nagato rarely appeared, and Konan had practically become invisible as well. Unlike in the original story, Konan stayed by Nagato's side at all times. She no longer served as an adviser or managed Akatsuki's affairs. Her only task now was to remain at Nagato's side and protect him.

Even though Nagato appeared not to need Konan's protection.

The One-Tail Shukaku was in Sunagakure, and Sunagakure was currently fighting Konoha to the death, with all its attention focused on the war. This was the best time to act. Among the tailed beasts, the one Black