Kaguya Ōtsutsuki shook her head slightly at his words, not quite understanding Otsutsuki Toneri's thinking.
In her view, Otsutsuki Toneri had already devoted considerable effort to Sasuke. If Sasuke betrayed him, would he really not feel upset?
The four of them then prepared to leave Otogakure. Their business was finished, and there was no need to stay.
After leaving Otogakure, Otsutsuki Toneri and the others headed for Amegakure, because Pain had already issued a summons.
The plan was about to begin!
Several days later, Otsutsuki Toneri's group finally arrived in Amegakure at a leisurely pace. As soon as they entered the village, a graceful figure wearing an Akatsuki cloak came into view.
"Konan, have you been waiting long?" A smile curved Otsutsuki Toneri's lips as he walked up to her and asked.
It was Konan. Clearly, she had received word from Zetsu that Otsutsuki Toneri would arrive soon and had come ahead specifically to wait for him.
"Not too long. You certainly took your time. The others have all been here for several days." Konan shook her head and spoke slowly, a faint smile on her delicate face.
Pain had sent out the summons half a month ago. All the other members had returned, and Otsutsuki Toneri had been the last one still absent.
"Kirigakure is farther away, as you know." Otsutsuki Toneri smiled, unbothered.
"Let's go. They're all waiting." Konan shook her head, then turned to lead the way.
Otsutsuki Toneri told Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and the other two women to wait for him at the Central Tower. After all, this was an internal Akatsuki meeting, and bringing the three women along would be inappropriate.
Otsutsuki Toneri followed Konan into a secluded underground chamber. It was vast and open, and an enormous figure stood in one corner!
It had a