Amegakure, West District Tower.
"Moon, how much do you know about the Tailed Beast?"
"Not many. I've only seen them occasionally in ancient ruins and murals. It's said that a thousand years ago, there was a being called the ' Rabbit Goddess ' who ruled this land."
People were required to make regular sacrifices to the God Tree, Sage of Six Paths rose up in rebellion and defeated the combined forces of the God Tree and the Rabbit Goddess.
Later, the Yin-Yang Release was used to split the Ten-Tails, which was the manifestation of the God Tree, into nine, thus creating the Tailed Beast.
Konan Deva Path Pain watched Aoki Tsuki talking eloquently. Was this what they called knowing little?
They'd only heard Madara mention the relationship between the Ten-Tails and the Tailed Beast, but what were the Rabbit Goddess and the God Tree anyway?
It's true that this guy likes to lie, and it's also true that he has a lot of inside information. Since he works in intelligence, it's reasonable for him to know some secrets.
"You mean to say that the Ten-Tails is actually a 'tree'?" Konan asked curiously.
"Yes, according to the murals, the God Tree descended from the heavens and absorbed the nutrients of the entire planet to produce the ' Chakra Fruit '."
This is considered the origin of ninjas. Didn't I mention this at the last gathering? Ninjas are a product left behind by the gods.
"I thought you were making up a story to fool Deidara."
"It's just a legend, so it's fine to treat it as a story. But we're currently trying to revive the Ten-Tails, so we need to consider the risks."
What risks?
"I don't know why the Rinnegan can control the Ten-Tails; I can only guess that the Sage of Six Paths was the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki."
" Ten-Tails Jinchuriki? You mean the Ten-Tails can also be sealed inside a body?"
Konan was genuinely shocked; this was completely different from what she had known.
The original plan was to revive the Ten-Tails and use it as a super Tailed Beast weapon to be leased to both sides in the war; no one expected that this thing could also absorb.
They Pain a glance; there was no doubt that 'Madara' had withheld the most crucial information from them.
Aoki Tsuki replied with certainty, " Nine Tailed Beasts are fine, and the Ten-Tails as their true form is also possible, and they would become true gods."
That was absolute power surpassing that of the First Hokage and Madara, capable of creating peace, generating life, and being omnipotent.
"So that's how it is. I think I understand now," Deva Path Pain said.
He knew before that 'Madara' was deceiving him, but he didn't know what his purpose was. Now, after Aoki Tsuki's explanation, he understands 'Madara's' true intentions.
That guy wants to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
Konan said worriedly, "The conditions for becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki must be very strict."
"Absolutely. Ordinary people shouldn't even think about it. At the very least, you have to be a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths, Senju or Uchiha, and you also need to have the Rinnegan."
These are all just guesses, don't take them seriously, haha..."
Aoki Tsuki smiled. It would be best if Nagato succeeded, otherwise things would get really messy; his body might not be able to withstand the burden of the Rinnegan.
Becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki involves experiencing a tearing of consciousness. He doesn't have that strong willpower; on the contrary, with Mimoto on his left and Konan on his right, he would break apart with a single pull.
The world slanders him, claiming he rose to power through his superiors' wives and inheritance—this is utterly false!
I want to be a good person.
"Moon, you should rest for a while. We'll take action once we have a definite location for the Six-Tails."
"Hi!"
Just as Aoki Tsuki was about to turn and leave, he remembered that he hadn't done what he promised Sasori: "There's something I need to do. Sasori's Third Kazekage Human Puppet has been destroyed."
If Hanzō's corpse is of no use, leaving it to gather dust is a complete waste...
"Let's talk about this later; Hanzō isn't dead yet."
"Oh right, I almost forgot." Aoki Tsuki said goodbye and left in a hurry.
"Sigh..." Konan sighed.
If he had even half as much integrity as Yahiko, he would be considered a strongman on par with Pain, yet he remains so unreliable.
"Regarding the Ten-Tails, Yue's guess is probably true. The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path doesn't really look like Tailed Beast; it looks more like a tree."
" Nagato, you possess the Six Paths Power, you can definitely do it too."
"Sandal will not give me a chance."
"Even you couldn't break that guy's Space-Time Ninjutsu?!"
Konan felt a wave of despair. With the collection of the Tailed Beast halfway complete and the resurrection of the Ten-Tails imminent, how could she not be anxious?
"No solution." Pain uttered two words softly.
The five-second recovery time of Shinra Tensei is easily breached by Madara, who is proficient in Space-Time Ninjutsu.
There's no way that the guardian angel Konan could stop Madara.
"It's been a while since I've seen that guy. I wonder what he's up to in the shadows. But we can't worry about that right now. Let's seal the Tailed Beast first."
Just as Yue said, by eliminating the vital forces of the Five Great Nations, the Shinobi World will usher in a new kind of peace.
"That's all we can do."
Konan turned to leave, but then heard Pain call out, " Konan."
"Well?"
"... It's nothing, you can go back to your work."
Konan left the room in silence.
She understood Nagato just as Nagato understood her; their tacit understanding meant they knew each other even without saying a word.
Aoki Tsuki no longer needs to focus on teaching students or improving his strength; he can only concentrate on transforming his body into an immortal and consolidating his foundation.
He has now completed the second stage of Immortal Transformation in Sage Mode. In particular, his arms can withstand a greater load, and the Natural Energy stored in the Uzumaki Seal Array has doubled, making it even more powerful.
The next three stages of immortal transformation will require a lot of time, and there's not enough time.
"We need to find a way to speed up this process. What can we copy?"
When faced with difficulties, his first reaction is to copy homework. This is Panda Yue's way of thinking. He never thinks about solving problems through innovation.
Fick's Law?
The diffusion of matter is linearly proportional to the concentration gradient. What's the point? It's precisely because it doesn't satisfy linearity that it wants exponential diffusion.
"Jumping forward is impossible now; I can only run forward obediently, which is unbearable."
Why are you forcing me?!
The acting village chief's office, the bubble room owner's wife came here again.
" Your Lady Angel, what are your orders?"
"It's a personal matter. You've been in this business for so long, you must be quite skilled in makeup and grooming. I'd like to ask you for some tips."
"It is my honor to serve Your Lady Angel."
"Thank you." Konan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Usually, she would just draw whatever she wanted, but now the situation was different, and she had to be more careful.
No one understands men better than the owner of the bubble room.
Different people require different strategies. For a seasoned pervert like Aoki Tsuki, mere flirting isn't enough; he also needs to seduce her.
"That should work... right?"
Konan is also a trendsetting woman who pursues fashion. Her lip piercing, belly button ring, eyeshadow, and backless shirt are all standard accessories for a "cool and trendy" girl.
The next day, Aoki Tsuki arrived at the office.
Officially, he's an advisor to Amegakure, and he has to come to work a few days a year no matter what, otherwise people will think he's slacking off.
" Konan, you were looking for me... oh?"
Aoki Tsuki's eyes lit up. He felt that Konan seemed different from usual, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. She was still wearing Akatsuki's long robe, and she still had that flower in her hair.
'I knew you noticed.'
"What's wrong?" Konan sat up straight, feigning a puzzled expression.
Life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills. She didn't want it to be like this, but unfortunately, the people she usually deals with are not normal.
"Oh, it's nothing. Maybe I didn't sleep well last night and my eyes are playing tricks on me." Aoki Tsuki waved her hand, doubting her own eyesight.
"Really? I was just planning to practice our tactics for capturing Tailed Beast together, is that alright?"
"Please rest assured, Konan, I am ready at any time."
"We're comrades-in-arms and from the same village, so there's no need to be so polite. Just call me Konan."
"This... this won't do. You are, after all, my superior. It's better to address you by your title when we're at work."
Aoki Tsuki was a little confused. He felt that Konan was acting strangely today, and he was still used to her aloof female boss.
Seeing this, Konan felt slightly relieved and deliberately said this to test Aoki Tsuki's current mental state, to see if he had become arrogant and looked down on her because of his draw with Pain.
Having been in charge of the Akatsuki and the village for over a decade, he is no longer the rookie he once was and has gained considerable experience.
'This guy seems pretty stable mentally; he's not easy to handle.'
"Sigh... whatever you want. By the way... as your boss, don't you think I was too demanding of you before?"
"That's all because you value me and want me to become better. Without Konan's encouragement, I wouldn't be who I am today," Aoki Tsuki replied subconsciously.
So he's into workplace manipulation; he's quite familiar with that.
In the past, when job hunting and interviewing, the most unavoidable question was career planning, which was used to test whether the interviewee was pure in heart.
Who the hell cares about your career plans? I just want you to be obedient.
Upon hearing this, Konan realized that Aoki Tsuki was a seasoned pro in this area and immediately stopped herself. "I'm very pleased that you think that way. In short, it's really lucky to have a subordinate like you."
"No, no, no, we encourage each other and grow together."
"Ugh, I just can't do anything with you."
Konan stood up from her chair, turned and walked to the window, looking at the incessant drizzle outside. "Yue, in your eyes, what kind of person am I?"
The "emotional appeal" is usually played when reasoning fails; it's used as a joker.
" Konan truly loves the Land of Rain and the village. Even in the depths of darkness, she still retains kindness in her heart. I can never compare to her."
"She does know how to compliment people."
Konan Nan listened to Aoki Tsuki's assessment of her, finding it surprisingly fair, and then asked, "And how do you see yourself?"
"Without a doubt, I possess a strong ' Will of Water,' capable of both yielding and standing firm—a true man. My weakness is that I can't even uphold one of the Three Prohibitions of Shinobi."
"Hmph, it seems you have a clear understanding of your own shortcomings."
"Of course! Life is a continuous process of getting to know and accept yourself. I've been very spiritual since I was a child."
"So this is why you've gotten to where you are today? You've already gained some understanding of yourself, life, and others."
Aoki Tsuki also walked to the window and looked outside, gazing at the village through the rain, and said:
"Yes, perhaps this is my talent. I knew from a very young age that the Land of Rain was terrible, Amegakure was even worse, but I still love it."
At that moment, Aoki Tsuki seemed to be glowing.
'This country is crying, and I want to save it.'
Yahiko's words echoed in Konan's mind once more, and Yahiko's image gradually merged with Aoki Tsuki's.
"By the way... aren't we supposed to be practicing tactics? Let's go."
"Uh... okay." Konan responded subconsciously, as if she had returned to the days when Yahiko accompanied her to practice Shuriken.
'Tch, foolish woman,' Aoki Tsuki thought to herself with smug satisfaction.
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