"Senior, why does the solar panel keep exploding?"
Deidara was still preoccupied with the explosion, and this usually lively and unruly boy had actually begun to humbly ask for advice.
"Of course, it's because of the balance of power."
"What kind of power is it exactly?"
Aoki Tsuki only knew what he'd heard; he didn't really understand much, so he could only pretend to be profound.
"The knowledge is quite complex, but simply put, it means that the inward attraction and the outward repulsion form a balance."
It involves the fission and recombination of countless atoms, thereby releasing enormous amounts of energy.
"So that's how it is..."
Deidara didn't know anything about fission, repulsion, or gravity, but he seemed to have gained some inspiration, and his eyes began to light up.
The people in Xiaoli really know a lot. For the first time, he felt a sense of belonging, and it seemed like joining them wouldn't be a bad idea.
Itachi silently observed all of this. Deidara was defeated by him, and although he was somewhat resentful about joining the organization, he was easily appeased by Aoki Tsuki with just a few words.
'What appears to be boasting and casual conversation is actually a ploy to address Deidara's inner needs.'
Afraid that Deidara would continue asking questions, Aoki Tsuki quickly changed the subject. " Kakuzu- Hidan, how's Hidan doing? Is he any good?"
Hidan's Immortality entangles the enemy, while Kakuzu's mask unleashes energy to blast them away—a perfect combination.
"It works well, but it's a bit annoying that they keep spreading their fallacies and heresies. Are all people in Jashin Cult like this?"
"No, that's not it. This child was born a bit crazy, hates peace, and craves killing. The other members of the Jashin Cult are actually quite good."
We're now shifting our focus to business, not violence.
Nobody believes that! Everyone's been through thick and thin, and you think you can just change your clothes and start anew?
"Oh? You must have made a lot of money then."
Sure enough, different people focus on different things; this person only cares about money.
"I don't know the specifics either; it's all handled by the people below. I'm only responsible for spending money."
"What an enviable life, unlike us who toil away in the wind and sun," Kisame said enviously.
"Actually, both are difficult. You can relax after you finish your task, but I can't relax for a moment, so I have to find some mental nourishment."
Sizzle...
The match struck the gleaming blade, creating a flame that lit a cigarette. He took a light drag.
He casually handed the cigarette case to Kisame, who shook his head.
"You don't smoke, drink, or date, right? Do you have any other hobbies?"
I don't need spiritual nourishment.
"Scorpion likes puppets, Kakuzu- senpai likes money, and I like everything. Everyone needs a hobby. It's so boring for you to live like this."
'You also like to peep,' Konan silently added in her mind.
Anyway, wherever Aoki Tsuki is, there's no need to worry about awkward silences; he's even more talkative than Kisame.
One minute they're talking to this person about life, the next they're chatting with that person about their ideals.
Kisame stared at the fire in front of him in silence for a moment, then replied very seriously, "It's always good to be alive."
Aoki Tsuki flicked his cigarette ash and looked Kisame up and down with some surprise. This guy just looked like a shark.
Actually, I'm still a human being, and I quite enjoy thinking.
"You're right. No matter how powerful a person is, once they die, they have nothing left. Only the living can decide what happens next."
"Speaking of which, Orochimaru has been a defector from the organization for a while now. Weren't you monitoring him?"
Sasori hadn't let go of his grudge against Orochimaru, and now that he had found a partner, he was ready to take revenge immediately.
"He's alive and well. This person thrives on chaos in the Shinobi World, enjoys causing destruction, and has strongholds everywhere. Finding him is extremely difficult."
"Hmph, his henchmen are just like my puppets; I can find their dens anytime."
"Let's be careful, Orochimaru isn't so easy to deal with."
"I know him very well."
Seeing that Scorpion's obsession was too strong, Pain advised, "Our current focus is on intervening in conflicts between nations and monopolizing the war market."
"We can put Orochimaru's matter aside for now; there's no need to rush."
"Tch!" Scorpion turned his head away, looking unconvinced.
"Our actions have touched upon the core interests of the Five Great Nations. If we continue, we may face an even stronger counterattack," Itachi said.
Tobi promised him he wouldn't attack Konoha, but the problem is Tobi doesn't represent Pain, much less the other members of Akatsuki.
This guy is a loser; he only knows how to stab people in the back and do dirty tricks. He's unreliable.
"Great powers can bully and trample small countries at will, while small countries can only swallow their anger. The so-called peace of the Five Great Nations is only their own peace."
Xiao's goal is to disrupt the existing order and redefine the rules.
Seeing Pain's resolute attitude, Itachi remained silent. A wise person wouldn't argue with others about right or wrong ideas.
Since we can't change the leader's will, we can only deal with the people responsible for carrying out the mission.
Everyone in the organization knows that Pain, Konan, and Aoki Tsuki are all in cahoots, all from Amegakure. Pain is the core, Konan is the operations manager, Aoki Tsuki is the vanguard.
The most active one is Aoki Tsuki; you can see his involvement in all sorts of things, he's no less active than Danzo.
Existing evidence suggests that Orochimaru, Aoki Tsuki, and Sunagakure are preparing to cause trouble for Konoha, and Itachi can no longer remain silent.
Sure enough, Aoki Tsuki immediately responded to Pain, and he shouted:
"I support the leader's idea. Where there is oppression, there will be resistance. There will always be someone who will stand up and say 'no' to this damn world."
Even without the appearance of Xiao, and without all of you here today, someday in the future, others will fight to establish a new order.
His words were passionate and brimming with a sense of justice, Konan even saw a resemblance to Yahiko in him.
That's how Yahiko spoke; he fought for the Land of Rain, risking his life.
"Ah... the goal of a group of rogue ninjas is actually peace?" Deidara seemed a little incredulous.
Aoki Tsuki reached out and patted his shoulder, saying meaningfully, "The result of an explosion is destruction, but at the end of destruction lies rebirth. That is the ultimate art."
"Explosion... destruction... rebirth."
As if an electric current flowed through his body, Deidara felt as if he had gained some insight; every word his predecessor spoke was full of wisdom.
Seeing that his partner was about to be completely fooled, Sasori was helpless. He knew all too well how quick-witted Aoki Tsuki was.
" Deidara, from now on, just focus on doing missions with me and don't think about anything else."
"Understood, sir." Deidara was clearly distracted.
"War brings no new life, only sorrow and pain," Itachi retorted.
"Only those who have deeply experienced suffering truly cherish peace. Kirigakure is a perfect example; they yearn for peace more than anyone else now."
"Is the Land of Rain like this too?!"
"Hmph, as a buffer zone between the three great powers, this country understood this earlier than anyone else. The end result of a small country relying on the protection of a great power is just like that of the Land of Whirlpools."
In my opinion, if we really can't hold on any longer, let's just wipe them out. Everyone should just give up. This damned Shinobi World should be completely destroyed and rebuilt.
Aoki Tsuki's nonchalant demeanor made it hard to believe that he was Amegakure.
"Hehe... you're really extreme," Kisame teased.
"Only through utter destruction can new life be born. That's what I truly believe, if we were to launch a Shinobi World war..."
What would happen if you wiped out more than 80% of all ninjas in the entire Shinobi World?
Itachi's heart clenched violently upon hearing this; this person was simply insane.
Pain and Konan both looked at Aoki Tsuki. Although they were terrorists, they weren't this ruthless.
"Speaking of which... your idea is quite challenging." Scorpion was the first to agree; he had long since abandoned humanity.
Kakuzu frowned, firmly objecting, "Where am I supposed to hunt down bounty hunters then?"
Aoki Tsuki sighed, "You guys only think about the bad side, not the good side. What I want to say is that doing this will bring peace."
And this peace will last for at least two generations, until a new generation forgets the pain, is driven by desire, and starts a new round of war.
Pain's theory of pain has found new applications.
Are you suggesting that death brings about rebirth?
"That's right. A short, sharp pain is better than a long, drawn-out one. In Konoha terms, it's called the ' Will of Fire.' Old leaves fall and become nutrients to nourish new buds and help them grow strong."
Kisame turned to look at Itachi with a puzzled expression. "Is the Will of Fire really that powerful? It's even more ruthless than Bloody Mist."
Itachi showed no outward reaction, but in his heart he had already decided to kill Aoki Tsuki.
Aoki Tsuki continued his propaganda, "There are two paths to peace. The first is to possess the power to quell chaos like the First Hokage, which everyone fears and dares not fight."
Secondly, there's the issue of population. The reason there was a truce between the three Shinobi World Wars was because the population and resources were exhausted, and the fighting could no longer continue.
The only option is to shake hands and make peace, conserve strength, and wait until we recover before continuing the fight.
Pain's current plan is the first path: collect the Tailed Beast, create weapons of war, and instill fear in everyone.
Aoki Tsuki's theory is the second path: kill off most of the ninjas, and everyone will behave themselves.
In the end, the two paths will merge. The Five Great Nations will not stand idly by and watch Akatsuki gather the Tailed Beast without taking action to stop them; a great war is inevitable.
Therefore, this plan will definitely succeed; even if the first path fails, it will succeed through the second path.
Peace will eventually come.
Just do it!
Pain and Konan both realized this and guessed that Aoki Tsuki's purpose in saying this was to unify everyone's thinking in advance.
We'll be mentally prepared when the third phase of the Tailed Beast Plan is announced in the future.
" My Lady Angel, did I do alright?"
The phrase suddenly popped into Konan's mind. She glared at Aoki Tsuki and silently replied, "Barely passing."
That despicable man can now freely enter her heart without her permission.
Her heart had been held in his hand, her body had been spied on, and even her last sanctuary of the soul had been breached.
'You bastard, Pain would kill you if he knew!'
By this time, the others also realized that Xiao's plan had progressed to the second step, and the final goal was probably just around the corner.
This is less about welcoming new members and more about a pre-battle mobilization. The tenth member, Hidan, is already in place and ready to be promoted at any time.
The organization's development has reached a critical juncture.
The party ended in this oppressive atmosphere.
After returning to the village, Aoki Tsuki waited patiently for Orochimaru to ask him for cooperation.
After the last propaganda, he didn't believe Itachi didn't have murderous intent towards him and would definitely find an opportunity to make a move.
This puts the initiative in his hands.
" Orochimaru, you'd better watch carefully, I'll only demonstrate once."