Senju Tobirama exuded an almost paternal concern. The second Hokage made it clear that the post of village head would open up incomparably more opportunities for Orochimaru than the miserable existence of a rat that huddles in the dark corners of the Shinobi world, secretly indulging in forbidden pursuits. After becoming a Kage, he will be able to do research openly, under the cover of the resources of the entire Konoha.
"Hokage... Orochimaru mused. — Yes, with the support of the Second One, I will become one."
— Rest assured, the second one is Sama. When I take this post, I will lead the village to its former greatness! — he said confidently, but immediately doubt slipped into his voice. "However... Are you sure this will work? His gaze darted to the Sealing Armor. "I'm referring to the reverse summoning technique. Are you sure there won't be any problems with her?
"Well, do your best," Tobirama replied with a bitter smile, stroking the cold metal of the armor. — And about the students... Maybe you'll have better luck in the future than I have with mine... cattle. He sighed heavily. "As for your question, no problem. I am sure that this will be a real surprise for our "leader" at the right moment!
Tobirama pronounced the word "surprise" with a special, predatory emphasis.
Of course, it wasn't about the visible functions of the armor. They were discussing something Nagato should never have known about: a devilish trick woven into the very essence of the armor. As soon as Nagato puts it on, the hidden mechanism activates, imperceptibly subjugating his will and turning him into a puppet.
The plan was elegant in its brutality. First, Nagato, intoxicated with a new power, will kill Uchiha Yue. But the moment he takes his eyes away, before he can enjoy his triumph, the trap will close. He will become their doll, the most valuable model for research and the ultimate weapon. At the very thought of this, Orochimaru and Tobirama had subtle, sinister grins on their faces.
It was almost impossible to detect the catch. The whole point of their plan was like a bomb disguised as a car. It looks like an ordinary car, it even drives. But its true nature is explosives. One signal and there will be no trace of the driver.
They were sure that Nagato would never reveal the secret of the armor. He was undoubtedly strong, but his knowledge of chakra sealing and programming techniques was negligible compared to the sophisticated minds of Senju Tobirama and Orochimaru.
Moreover, Tobirama was convinced that if he hadn't created this trap himself, he probably wouldn't have been able to figure out its secret, even if the armor had fallen into his hands.
The activation code, known only to the two of them, was complex and cunning. In order to deceive Nagato's omnipresent eye, Tobirama initially kept even Orochimaru in the dark, revealing his plan only by hints and half-phrases. And only when Orochimaru understood everything, he joined the refinement of the perfect trap.
Now all that remained was to wait. Wait for Nagato to put on the armor and defeat Uchiha Yue. After that, Orochimaru's path to the post of Hokage will be open. With a puppet with supreme combat power in his hands, he will revive Konoha's greatness.
And Tobirama will finally be able to figure out what kind of dark story is connected with Uchiha Madara. He still hadn't seen the imposter Orochimaru had mentioned, but his gut screamed that something was wrong.
Didn't his older brother kill Madara? His body was even at Tobirama's disposal for a while. Unfortunately, he never had time to study the remains of his old enemy until his death. Now, he suspected that Madara might have survived. Did you use Izanagi?
But even so, he should have become a decrepit old man or died a long time ago. Where did he get his powers from? Most likely, this is an impostor, wreaking havoc under a false name. Or else, the heir to Madara's will is just as ambitious, but devoid of his true power.
Tobirama hated Madara, but he never underestimated him. If it wasn't for his brother, this Uchiha would have brought the world to its knees long ago. Alas, he was no match for the First Hokage. Just like his pathetic brother Izuna. The Uchiha clan... So what if they have Sharingan? Wasn't it the Senju clan that always kept them in line?
"Uchiha Madara, what the hell are you up to?" Senju Tobirama was thinking. However, it didn't matter anymore. As soon as Nagato becomes their puppet... hehe.
Nagato was unaware of the conspirators' plans. As Tobirama had predicted, he had followed their work from start to finish, but he had paid the price for his ignorance. He was like a king who, having ordered a throne for himself, did not notice that the master had built a scaffold into it. He saw only the outer form, without comprehending the destructive essence.
Soon the work was completed. After receiving the signal, Nagato secretly arrived at the laboratory and donned a Sealing Armor. At the same time, an endless stream of power surged into his body. He did not increase his own chakra, but transformed it into pure vital energy, constantly replenishing any costs. Wearing the armor, Nagato could go without food forever, only occasionally replenishing his body's water reserves.
Feeling the boundless power, he allowed himself a smug smile.
He will become the god of the new world! The first step towards divinity has been taken. And it will be followed by the second one — the fall.