He disguised himself with the Transformation Technique, then used Karma's power to coat his body in a layer of chakra.
Once that was done, Zou Hyuga used the Summoning Technique to retrieve the "Vermilion Bird" ring that marked him as a member of the Akatsuki.
Nagato's message was simple: keep a close watch on the Seven-Tails' whereabouts and be ready to return to the organization at any moment.
After receiving the message, Zou Hyuga began pondering Nagato's intentions, sinking deep into thought.
From the looks of things, Shinnō had yet to hand over the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki and was probably busy with his Zero-Tails project. So what major move could the Akatsuki be planning without having secured the Seven-Tails?
After learning his lesson several times, Nagato probably would not attack the village to make Konoha know pain.
That left only Kumogakure and Iwagakure. Neither shinobi village had the strength to withstand Nagato and the other members of the Akatsuki.
After all, Nagato was no longer the only ninja the Akatsuki could send on the offensive.
Both Obito and Hiruko possessed Kage-level strength, and Orochimaru had yet to defect.
It looks like I don't have much time left to stay in the village... Zou Hyuga used the Vermilion Bird ring to send Nagato a reply.
Realizing that time was running short, Zou Hyuga went to the Uchiha Clan Compound and met with Oto and Shisui.
Although Oto had issued the order for Itachi to approach and monitor Danzo, Zou was the one truly behind it, luring Danzo in step by step.
He knew very well how unstable Danzo's body was, and he also knew Danzo had few options left.
As long as he could lure Danzo out of the village, he would have a chance to proceed with the next phase of