Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 298 Feel the Pain

As Tsunade and Hashirama Senju went to the casino to enjoy themselves, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya also left the place to attend to their own business.

Only Tobirama Senju and Senga Senju remained.

Chiga sighed. If it weren't for his promise to study the Reaper Death Seal with Tobirama Senju, Chiga would have liked to go to the casino and try his luck. It was a great opportunity to win the entire Hidden Leaf Village!

However, thinking that Minato was still suffering, Chiga suppressed the thought and then glanced at Tobirama Senju, who stood with his arms crossed and a cold expression.

This guy didn't have a good impression of the Uchiha clan, and Chika didn't have a good impression of him either.

Compared to Hashirama Senju's goofy personality, Tobirama Senju seems much more aloof.

Chiga, thinking that respecting the elderly and caring for the young were virtues inherent in every transmigrator, kindly said:

"Second Generation Lord, let's go too. Obtaining the Grim Reaper's mask is secondary. We also need to figure out how to make the Grim Reaper possess us, and then we need to cut open the Grim Reaper's stomach to release the Fourth Generation inside. If we make a mistake in this process, we may have to bear the Grim Reaper's wrath."

In the original work, Orochimaru easily rescued the souls of the Hokage from the stomach of the Shinigami.

However, the actual operation is not that simple.

"Hmph, just a mere Grim Reaper, no problem. I'm actually more interested in your Sharingan. This is a good opportunity for me to take a good look at it!"

"Hey! Second Hokage, have you thought this through? You're still under my control. Do you really want to perform a striptease in front of Tsunade?"

"Hmm? You dare threaten me?! What about this mere Impure World? Why can't you undo it?"

[Negative emotions from Tobirama Senju, emotion value +80!]

"I've made improvements, and your offerings are too poor to unleash your full potential. Jump up!"

"You wicked Uchiha brat, I'll grind you to dust sooner or later!"

[A breach in Tobirama Senju's defenses, emotional value +100!]

While Tobirama Senju was painfully dancing in the laboratory, Tsunade and Hashirama Senju were having a great time.

That very day, the casino in Konoha Village welcomed two big spenders. Their extravagant spending spree attracted gamblers like flies drawn to excrement.

In just one night, Konoha Village's finance department spent over 100 million taels of silver.

Although Hashirama Senju and Tsunade hadn't won a single game, their smiles never stopped.

Compared to those gamblers in casinos who risk everything and end up with nothing, this is a far cry from the gambling addiction in casinos.

These two actually enjoyed the gambling process more.

In the land where the dragon holds the tiger, in the pitch-black underground space.

The enormous and towering Outer Path Golem sat cross-legged in the very center of the underground space.

Its hands were bound by wooden shackles, with its ten fingers stretched upwards.

Standing on the ten fingers are Pain, Obito Uchiha, Konan, and Zetsu.

On the ground in front of the Gedo Statue, two figures lay, none other than the Four-Tails Jinchuriki and the Six-Tails Jinchuriki who had defected from the ninja village.

The two had been under the surveillance of White Zetsu, so when the immortal duo went to capture the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki...

Pain and Obito Uchiha captured the two Jinchūriki at the same time.

Pain can be transferred.

Compared to the satisfied smiles on Tsunade and Hashirama Senju's faces.

Nagato and Obito Uchiha, who had just acquired two tailed beasts, put on masks of pain.

"Four useless pieces of trash were actually defeated by a Konoha squad, and they even looted all our money?!"

"This is outrageous! The people of Konoha are going too far!"

"It seems I need to go to Konoha Village myself and let them experience suffering!"

Although Pain, who was standing on the finger of the Gedo Mazo, had no expression on his face, his pale purple Rinnegan eyes were filled with great anger.

He was actually more heartbroken about the robbery of his secret stash than the deaths of the artistic duo and the immortal duo.

After all, most of the money here was earned by him and Xiao Nan.

Pain turned his gaze to Zetsu and asked, "Does anyone know who from Konoha took them down?"

Upon hearing this, Jue's expression turned grim. He shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, all the clones tracking these two teams have lost track of me. It seems the other side can detect my movements."

"Furthermore, all of my clones in Konoha have lost contact with me."

The reason White Zetsu was able to gather so much intelligence in the ninja world was because of his Ephemeral Technique, which made him undetectable to any ninja.

But now a ninjutsu has appeared that can track them down, which is a catastrophic disaster for White Zetsu, who have little combat power.

"Hmph, what use are you?!"

Pain gave a dismissive look, then continued, "It seems I really need to go to Konoha Village myself!"

Without the ability to gather intelligence, the White Zetsu became useless, and Pain didn't even know what use they could possibly be!

At this moment, Obito Uchiha, who had been silent all along, said, "Before we go to Konoha, there's someone who knows quite a lot! I suggest you listen to him first."

"Huh? Who is it?"

Upon hearing this, Pain looked at Obito Uchiha.

"Bring him in."

Obito Uchiha didn't hide anything too much, he just glanced at Zetsu.

Upon hearing this, Jue nodded, and then his figure disappeared into the ground.

A moment later, a figure followed Jue and slowly entered the huge underground space.

"It is truly an honor to meet the leader of Akatsuki. Please allow me to introduce myself; I am Kabuto!"

Kabuto looked at Pain, and after seeing the legendary Rinnegan, he adjusted his reflective glasses.

To be honest, Dou's life is actually quite miserable.

He was doing quite well by Orochimaru's side, but an unexpected Konoha Crush plan led to the loss of his leader, almost causing him to lose his mentor.

Immediately afterwards, Sasori of the Red Sand broke the seal in his mind, making him realize that he was a double agent.

In order to rescue Orochimaru and find a place to belong.

Kabuto once again accepts Sasori's mission to go to Konoha Village to gather intelligence.

After he finished gathering intelligence and prepared to wreak havoc in Konoha with Sasori, Sasori was killed.

What's going on?

Am I just a lone star destined for misfortune?

Kabuto was a little stunned for a moment, but based on the information he had received, he roughly knew that Konoha was stronger than ever before.

Even Sasori of the Red Sand couldn't save Orochimaru; only if Sasori's entire organization went all out was there any hope.

Therefore, Kabuto, who was determined to rescue Orochimaru, contacted Obito Uchiha.

He used the intelligence he possessed to gain the opportunity to join the Akatsuki organization.

"Hmm? If I remember correctly, this guy is one of Orochimaru's men, right?"

Payne stared blankly at Kabuto and questioned him.

"Lord Pain, you are mistaken. I am a pawn placed by Sasori of the Red Sand next to Orochimaru! The last task Sasori left me was to gather intelligence on Konoha Village."

Dou explained.

"Oh? Then it seems you have quite a bit of useful information! Tell me about it!"

Upon hearing this, Payne seemed to accept the explanation, and since Kabuto's information was indeed what he needed, he stopped worrying about who Kabuto worked for.

"Of course, during my time undercover, I have gathered a lot of information that you need."

"Among them, the one you need to pay the most attention to is Uchiha Chika! He possesses a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan and is extremely powerful. He single-handedly defeated Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki."

"This person is extremely mysterious; all information about him is top secret in Konoha. I can only gather his name!"

"Furthermore, Orochimaru once summoned the First and Second Hokage. The Impure World Reincarnation of these two has not been lifted, and it is very likely that control has already fallen into the hands of Konoha Village."

Kabuto slowly and deliberately told Payne the information he had obtained.

After listening, Payne fell silent.

The strongest users of the Mangekyou Sharingan, plus Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.

Although he possesses the Rinnegan and considers himself a god, he still feels somewhat insecure in the face of the former God of Shinobi and a host of Kage-level powerhouses.

Konoha Village seems to be a tough opponent!

Konan noticed the hesitation in Pain's eyes and immediately suggested, "It seems we shouldn't focus on Konoha anymore! Better safe than sorry; let's collect the other two tailed beasts from the Land of Lightning first!"

Having found a way out, Pain nodded and turned his gaze to Obito Uchiha.

"Mr. Madara, it seems we need your help. Konan and I need to seal the Tailed Beasts into the Gedo Mazo. With our current manpower, this will take a very long time."

Now only a few members of the Akatsuki remain, and it will take a lot of time to break through the Nine Seals of the Phantom Dragon.

"I understand. In that case, I'll head to the Land of Lightning!"

Obito Uchiha nodded, and then the space around him began to distort, and his body disappeared.

"Hehe, I still have quite a few clones in the Land of Lightning, let me go and assist him!"

As for Jue, he slowly sank into the ground.

Seeing the two leave, Payne didn't say anything. He simply looked at Kabuto and asked, "Kabuto, did you come here also for my plan?"

"Yes, Lord Payne!"

Dou knelt on one knee and said, "I obey your command."

Pain was very pleased with Kabuto's sensible attitude. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I've heard of Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation technique. I wonder if you've learned it?"

"Of course, Orochimaru never avoided me when using this technique!"

Kabuto immediately understood Pain's plan. It seemed that the Akatsuki had been missing too many members recently, forcing Pain to rely on the power of the dead.

"In that case, let's go collect the remains of the strong!"

"clear!"

Dou responded and then left.

Outside the underground space, Obito Uchiha's figure slowly appeared, and then Zetsu's figure gradually emerged beside him.

"Tobi, Konoha Village is too powerful. Your plan seems unlikely to proceed!"

Black said to Obito Uchiha.

"It's already stalled? Pain hasn't even caused any trouble in Konoha yet!"

"The other half of Jue," Bai Jue said, scratching his head in confusion.

Black Zetsu ignored his half-body and slowly said, "Hashirama Senju's power should not be underestimated. His Wood Release is very effective against Tailed Beasts, and the Gedo Mazo, which absorbs Tailed Beast chakra, is also countered by it. Hashirama Senju alone might be able to hold off the Gedo Mazo."

"Not to mention Tobirama Senju and a bunch of Kage-level powerhouses!"

"If we add to that our recent rampage in the Land of Lightning, which led to an alliance among the five nations, it would be tantamount to confronting the entire ninja world. Even Pain wouldn't be able to turn the tide!"

Upon hearing this, Obito Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan beneath his mask suddenly contracted. He stared at Black Zetsu and coldly sneered, "You've said so much, aren't you? You want to revive Madara Uchiha ahead of schedule!"

He understood that Black Zetsu was a product of Madara Uchiha's will, and its ultimate goal was to revive Madara Uchiha as expected.

Over the years, Obito Uchiha had vaguely sensed that something was amiss; the Eye of the Moon plan wasn't as wonderful as Madara Uchiha had described.

But none of that mattered to him; he only wanted to use this plan to create a world where only Lin existed.

In his plan, Madara Uchiha had nothing to do with it!

Therefore, I don't really agree with Black Zetsu's decision to summon Madara Uchiha.

"Oh no, please! Reviving Madara-sama before collecting all the tailed beasts will make him very angry! When he's angry, he likes to take it out on my clones, that's terrifying!"

Bai Jue said timidly.

"Tobi, things have come to this point. If we don't let Lord Madara take charge soon, the Rinnegan might even be taken by Konoha. Besides, we don't necessarily have to revive Lord Madara. We can use the Impure World Reincarnation technique first!"

"Since they can summon Hashirama Senju using this technique, so can we. Only Lord Madara can defeat Hashirama Senju!"

Black Zetsu suggested.

Upon hearing this, Obito Uchiha's expression softened slightly.

After careful consideration, he realized that the current situation had indeed reached a critical moment, and Nagato had decided to take action against Konoha after capturing the Two-Tails and the Eight-Tails.

It's almost time for the decisive battle.

At this point, resurrecting Uchiha Madara with Edo Tensei would provide a powerful henchman, and having control over this henchman would seem like a pretty good option.

"Good idea. Let's make a suitable offering for him after we return from the Land of Lightning!"

"Now, let's head to the Land of Lightning first, so Nagato doesn't keep us waiting!"

Obito Uchiha agreed to Black Zetsu's suggestion, and then once again distorted space and disappeared.

"Hehe, it seems Obito has his own ideas now!"

Black Zetsu smiled coldly as he watched Obito Uchiha leave.

Judging from Obito Uchiha's reaction after guessing his thoughts, he already understood that Obito Uchiha had his own plan.

"You mean he's going to betray Lord Madara? That's such a shame. I actually quite enjoy being with Obito!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jue said regretfully.

"It wouldn't be so much betrayal as it is, it's just a clash of ideologies! How interesting, the Uchiha clan is truly fascinating!"

Black Zetsu smiled meaningfully.

The plan encountered many unexpected events, but Black Zetsu had enough patience. He had been hiding in the ninja world for a thousand years. Even if Madara Uchiha failed, as long as he was not discovered, there was still a possibility that his mother would be resurrected!

(End of this chapter)