Obito was stunned for a moment upon hearing the news.
Nagato was ready to take action?
Immediately following that...
Before he could even ask, Black Zetsu explained Nagato's thoughts.
After thinking carefully for a moment, Obito couldn't help but nod. "Nagato has a point. The situation in Konoha is too strange, and our Akatsuki Organization has indeed been exposed. It's time to consider a way out in advance."
"Tell me, is the location decided?"
Black Zetsu didn't hide it: "The Land of Snow!"
"It's far from the Five Great Nations and relatively isolated, making it an ideal base."
"Mission requests from the Five Great Nations rarely go to the Land of Snow. Its internal system is almost self-contained, so the Akatsuki Organization can easily control the entire country."
Hearing the location 'Land of Snow', Obito looked a bit blank for a moment.
It couldn't be helped!
Although the map of the Ninja World didn't seem large, in reality, because there was no internet, no one was interested in or bothered to learn about places that were too remote.
However, it was precisely because of this that the location was proven to be good.
So, after thinking for a bit, he spoke directly: "When do we move?"
"Nagato and Konan have already started moving," Black Zetsu said directly. "They will go first to control the Daimyo and then summon the Gedo Statue there."
"Calculating the time, they will return tomorrow to execute the Tailed Beast capture plan!"
Obito asked in confusion: "So soon? Isn't that too rushed?"
"There's no other choice." Black Zetsu shook his head, his face full of bitterness. "Since the Akatsuki Organization has been exposed, we can only try to capture as many Tailed Beasts as possible before the Five Kage Summit."
"Afterward, we'll retreat to the Land of Snow as quickly as possible and then find a way to deal with the other Tailed Beasts."
"If we don't do this, once Konoha notifies the other Four Great Shinobi Villages, the Five Great Ninja Villages will definitely step up their surveillance of the Jinchuriki. By then, we might not be able to catch a single Tailed Beast."
Obito thought about it, and it seemed to make sense.
After all, because of Orochimaru, the Akatsuki Organization's situation had been exposed, and changing the plan was unavoidable.
No matter how unhappy he was, he could only choose to execute it.
"Orochimaru! Uchiha Jin!"
"Those damn bastards, I'm really unwilling!"
"Nagato is also an idiot. Calling himself a god and looking down on everyone, he directly leaked the plan to the Akatsuki members, thinking that he, as a god, could control everything."
"A mere pawn shouting because he has Madara's eyes, and he really thinks of himself as a god."
"Now, look at who's the fool?"
Obito felt exhausted and started cursing directly.
At this moment, he hated Nagato to death!
If it weren't for that big mouth constantly acting like 'I am a god' and introducing the Tailed Beast capture plan to every Akatsuki member from every clan, they wouldn't be so passive now.
But what about now?
Just because of Orochimaru's defection, a whole series of reactions had been triggered.
To be honest... if Nagato weren't still useful for the Tailed Beast capture plan and for nourishing the Rinnegan with his Uzumaki bloodline, he would really want to kill that guy right now!
He's more of a hindrance than a help!
On the other side.
Black Zetsu also appeared extremely frustrated, and his anger was even more severe than Obito's.
This was understandable!
After all, he had worked hard for a thousand years to resurrect his 'mother'. He had finally managed to produce the Sharingan and painstakingly built the current Akatsuki Organization, planning to stay hidden for another two years before starting the Tailed Beast capture plan.
But because of Nagato's loose lips, the great situation was completely ruined.
But there was no choice!
Even if he hated Nagato to death, he couldn't move against him.
After all, in the current Ninja World, pure-blooded Uzumaki Clan members were too few, and he needed Nagato to nourish the Rinnegan.
Even if this attempt failed completely, as long as Nagato could perfectly nourish the Rinnegan, he could just take the eyes and go back into hiding, waiting to cause trouble again after Uchiha Jin died... The next afternoon.
When Obito and Black Zetsu arrived at the core tower in the Land of Rain, almost all the members of the Akatsuki Organization had arrived.
Kisame, Kakuzu, Hidan, Deidara, and Sasori.
Along with Nagato and Konan on the high platform, and the newly arrived Obito and Black Zetsu.
Nine people!
Hidan looked at the two newcomers and was the first to speak: "Are you two willing to believe in my religion? Join our Jashin Cult; I guarantee you won't be disappointed."
"Sorry, not interested," Obito said coldly.
Because the Akatsuki's plan had changed, the current Obito didn't bother playing the fool anymore.
At this moment, he appeared very aloof, only giving Hidan a faint glance before standing quietly in place.
Deidara crossed his arms: "New people have joined the organization again. I wonder if they understand art!"
Sasori gave Obito and Black Zetsu a cold look and continued to stand in place, lost in thought.
Clearly.
Except for his puppet art, he didn't care about anything else.
In fact... if this weren't the Akatsuki Organization, he would have wanted to turn the newcomers into puppets directly.
"As long as it doesn't affect my money-making, I don't care about anything else!"
Kakuzu's tone was indifferent as he then spoke coldly: "Newcomers, consider yourselves lucky."
"I don't have any black market bounties for you on my end; otherwise, I wouldn't mind taking your heads for cash."
Kisame remained silent as usual.
He naturally knew Obito; in fact, to some extent, he was Obito's man!
However, he didn't speak and continued to stand quietly in place.
Faced with everyone's chatter, Black Zetsu and Obito remained cold.
Yes!
Although they rarely appeared in the Akatsuki Organization, Obito and Black Zetsu were naturally familiar with every member, as these were the people they had investigated behind the scenes and decided to recruit.
"Alright, the meeting officially begins!"
At that moment, Pain stepped out.
He had no interest in stopping his subordinates' lack of unity; as long as they could complete the mission, that was enough.
He never considered the current Akatsuki members as his own people; at most, they were just temporary recruits for the Tailed Beast capture plan. Even if all these people died, he wouldn't feel any pity.
Therefore... without any nonsense, he just gave everyone an indifferent look and then spoke in a cold tone.
"The plan has changed!"
"Because of Orochimaru's defection and his joining Konoha, the Akatsuki's situation and plans have been leaked. It's no surprise that Konoha will soon convene a Five Kage Summit, and there's a high probability they will form an alliance against us."
"So I have decided to start the operation ahead of schedule!"
"Sasori and Deidara, you are responsible for the Ichibi. Kakuzu and Hidan, you are responsible for the Two-Tails. Konan and I will handle the Eight-Tails."
"Madara, you will handle the Four-Tails and Five-Tails. As the 'Shura of the Ninja World', capturing just two Tailed Beasts should be no problem for you, right?"
"Kisame, you are responsible for the Seven-Tails. If you aren't confident, I will go and help you capture it after I finish with the Eight-Tails."
"Zetsu, you are in charge of intelligence!"
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