Meanwhile, in the Land of Rain, a steady drizzle fell.
After the revelations of the Sky Screen, Nagato and Konan had long since come to their senses. They had watched every future event from beginning to end and understood Black Zetsu and Obito's vicious schemes perfectly. Their first move had been to reinforce Amegakure's barrier.
Every ninja in the village took turns standing guard. Security had been raised to its highest level, and no one dared let their guard down.
They knew all too well that, cornered and desperate, Black Zetsu and Obito might risk everything to seize the Rinnegan. Those eyes were their last hope of turning the tables.
Within a dim tower, Nagato sat upright, the power of his Rinnegan simmering beneath the surface. His expression was calm, but held a trace of resolve.
He turned toward Konan beside him and spoke with utmost gravity, setting their final line in the sand.
"Konan, prepare for the worst."
"If things really reach the point of no return, and Black Zetsu and Obito attack with everything they have, leaving us unable to protect the Rinnegan..."
"Destroy the Rinnegan outright. Leave nothing that could threaten us later. We must never let their scheme succeed."
Konan's expression was resolute. Without a moment's hesitation, she nodded firmly and replied, "I understand."
With Konan's assurance, Nagato slowly lowered his gaze and let out a long sigh, his eyes filled with deep thought and uncertainty.
The Sky Screen had laid bare the entire truth of the Eye of the Moon Plan.
Its so-called ultimate peace was nothing more than an eternal prison of illusions, a false dream designed to deceive the world. It was no true salvation.
Nagato's talent was not exceptional, his mind was not especially sharp, and his horizons were not broad. He