The reason Nagato suddenly asked Obito Uchiha for information about the Ten-Tails was, of course, that his battle with Shihōin Naraku had dealt a severe blow to his confidence.
In the past, Nagato had been fully confident against any enemy.
Nagato had truly considered himself the god of the Shinobi World, an omnipotent god.
The Rinnegan was a power only a god could wield, and the key to his future control over world peace.
But after one battle with Shihōin Naraku, all Six Paths of Pain had been destroyed, and every member of the Akatsuki had retreated in disgrace. The result could only be called a crushing defeat.
Although he did not understand where Shihōin Naraku's earth-shattering strength came from, Nagato knew that if he could not deal with him, the Akatsuki's plan was doomed to fail.
That was why he urgently needed more information about the Ten-Tails.
Whether it was Black Zetsu, who controlled everything from behind the scenes, Obito Uchiha, or Nagato, they all believed that the ultimate tailed beast weapon-the Ten-Tails-could definitely defeat Shihōin Naraku.
That was also why they could keep going despite the pressure Naraku placed on them.
Nagato was no different. He would not abandon the plan he had pursued for years, but neither would he stubbornly seek out Shihōin Naraku for a fight to the death.
"We must find more powerful pawns. Shihōin Naraku is too great a threat. We must prepare in advance. The Akatsuki's members aren't enough!"
After finishing their meeting with Nagato, Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu left Amegakure and headed for their secret base.
"I understand, but most outstanding ninja belong to the Five Great Nations. Recruiting them won't be easy."
"We can't give up just because it isn't easy."
Although Obito had plenty of confidence in the