Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 366 You are the most cunning and scheming ninja I have ever seen (Third update!)

What does Uehara mean by this?

Is this yet another scam?

It hasn't been that long since they discovered that Uehara Naraku had deceived them, so is this guy starting to deceive them again?

Isn't this going a bit too far?

Jiraiya and Tsunade's expressions changed instantly; they could hardly believe they had heard Uehara Naraku's words.

Even though Jiraiya and Tsunade had just suspected that Uehara Naraku might be a spy, they still couldn't help but tremble when they heard Uehara Naraku admit it.

Tsunade was so angry she was practically trembling!

How many more times does that bastard Uehara Naraku intend to toy with them before he stops?!

All that effort before was for nothing; she had been desperately trying to resolve the conflict between Amegakure and other major powers, and in every argument, she would try her best to side with Uehara Naraku.

When the Allied Shinobi Forces were being planned, Tsunade directly recommended Uehara Naraku to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces!

That bastard…

This is how they treat her trust!

"Uehara Naraku!"

Tsunade clenched her fists and said in a deep voice, "What do you mean by this? Do you even know what you're doing?!"

"I've always known."

Uehara Naraku shook his head and sighed. Looking at the ninjas who had gathered around, he asked, "Um, before I tell you some stories, I'd like to ask first, are there any problems with your hearts?"

"What do you mean?"

Tsunade's eyes narrowed.

Jiraiya clenched his fists tightly, his face grim. "Judging from what you're saying, it sounds like what you're about to tell us is going to be quite shocking!"

"It'll be amazing, won't it?"

Uehara Naraku opened his palm, a slight smile playing on his lips, and continued, "First of all, Lady Tsunade, there's a mistake I've always wanted to correct you on. Every time you say I've changed too much, I want to tell you something..."

Uehara Naraku's expression gradually turned serious, and his voice rose higher: "I have never changed. No matter what happens around me, everything I have done is for a greater purpose!"

Uehara Naraku stared at Tsunade, his gaze growing increasingly serious: "The Eye of the Moon Plan is the only way to achieve true peace in this world. I've been working towards this plan since I was twelve years old!"

"Project Eye of the Moon?"

Jiraiya's eyes darkened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "What is that? Could that be your conspiracy?"

"No."

Uehara Naraku slowly shook his head, looked at Uchiha Madara beside him, and said softly, "How should I put it? The Eye of the Moon Plan is to collect all the tailed beasts, revive the Ten-Tails, and then use the Ten-Tails' power to release an extremely powerful genjutsu, plunging all the ninjas in the entire ninja world into the dream world he desires..."

Seeing the look of surprise on everyone's faces, Uehara Naraku continued softly, "This plan is the will passed down from Uchiha Madara-senpai. Nagato-sama was once the mastermind behind this plan, but unfortunately, he later chose to abandon it..."

At this point, Uehara Naraku's voice stopped.

Just as everyone else was watching Uehara Naraku warily, fearing he might do something, a smile appeared on Uehara Naraku's face.

"Or rather, it was I who made Lord Nagato give up."

Uehara Naraku's lips curled up again, revealing an extremely gentle smile: "Because I am well aware of the dangers of the Eye of the Moon Plan, and I am also well aware that Lord Nagato's body can hardly continue to withstand the power of the Rinnegan, so I devised something..."

Uehara Naraku's gaze slowly moved, gradually settling on Jiraiya. His smile grew increasingly meaningful: "Lord Jiraiya, do you remember why you were able to leave with Lord Nagato and our information?"

"..."

Jiraiya's heart sank immediately.

Looking at Uehara Naraku's smile, Jiraiya suddenly felt as if he had stepped into a dark abyss, as if everything he did was under Uehara Naraku's control.

"It's you..."

Jiraiya's voice was bitter as he said, "No wonder you didn't do anything back then, letting Obito Uchiha rescue me..."

"yes."

Uehara Naraku slowly nodded, smiling as he continued, "Everything was as I expected. My only goal was to let you take away Lord Nagato's information..."

"So... you orchestrated Nagato's death in Konoha?"

"You could say that."

Uehara Naraku's gaze moved slowly, sweeping over Jiraiya before settling on Uzumaki Naruto: "I am very aware of the power Uzumaki Naruto possesses. I know that Lord Nagato will definitely not succeed. This opportunity to attack Konoha is just right to kill him and allow him to escape the Eye of the Moon Plan..."

A hint of regret appeared on Uehara Naraku's face as he continued softly, "Because I know he definitely won't listen to my advice... But it doesn't matter, since death is insignificant in this ninja world anyway."

die…

It's a trivial matter.

Uehara Naraku's calm words sent chills down the spines of all the ninjas.

What's even more terrifying is that everything that happened afterward was exactly as Uehara Naraku had predicted; everything was unfolding according to his control!

This guy is a master at manipulating people's hearts!

And this guy knows everyone present very well!

Looking at everyone present, Uehara Naraku smiled and continued, "After Lord Nagato's death, I did not give up on the Eye of the Moon Project... From that day on, I became the mastermind behind the entire Eye of the Moon Project."

"asshole!"

Tsunade stared intently at Uehara Naraku, gritting her teeth as she said, "Back then, everyone saw Nagato's sacrifice... but no one saw the darkness you hid! You didn't inherit Nagato's last wish, you ignored his will!"

"I have never hidden any darkness; you've just misunderstood."

Uehara Naraku couldn't help but chuckle softly, looking at Tsunade and saying, "Of course, I won't deliberately correct your mistakes... Lady Tsunade, what is a last wish? If your closest person died, what would you do?"

"so…"

Tsunade's gaze was fixed on Orochimaru, who was being controlled by Black Zetsu and had his hands clasped in hand seals. Her gaze then slowly fell on Nagato in another part of the battlefield, and she whispered, "Back then, did you already plan to revive Nagato?"

"yes."

Uehara Naraku glanced at Orochimaru and Black Zetsu behind him, then smiled and continued, "But to revive Lord Nagato, we need someone capable of using the Rinnegan, right?"

"so…"

Tsunade slowly clenched her fist and said in a deep voice, "So you used Orochimaru because you were sure you could defeat him, and you planned to have him use the Rinnegan to revive Nagato!"

"good!"

A powerful surge of chakra erupted from Uehara Naraku's body, his icy gaze sweeping over everyone present: "The entire purpose of this war is nothing more than a play I orchestrated and directed myself, a grand drama that has just begun!"

Uehara Naraku coldly stated, "Lord Nagato will be resurrected, the Eye of the Moon Plan will succeed, and you are all spectators I specially prepared for this grand spectacle!"

bang bang bang bang...

Madara Uchiha, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but clap his hands.

Madara Uchiha looked at Naraku Uehara and smiled, praising him, "What a terrifying child! Even I am somewhat shocked by your cunning, Uehara. I'm even starting to wonder if my resurrection was part of your plan..."

"No doubt about it."

Uehara Naraku narrowed his eyes slightly and returned a gentle smile to Uchiha Madara: "Zetsu-senpai has been having Yakushi Kabuto revive Madara-senpai in his prime. I had already guessed that this might happen."

"…interesting."

Madara Uchiha's eyes narrowed.

The next moment, Madara Uchiha seemed to realize something. He turned to look at a certain spot on the battlefield: "So, the guy who resurrected me using the Impure World Reincarnation... has also been under your control all along?"

"Oh, him..."

Uehara Naraku couldn't help but chuckle. He didn't hide Uchiha Madara's identity, but simply waved to Yakushi Kabuto and said with a light laugh, "He's my most capable subordinate, and he's the one who helps me manipulate everything Orochimaru does."

"What about Obito Uchiha?"

Madara Uchiha felt that he had many problems.

If Kabuto Yakushi was the manipulator of the Impure World Reincarnation, then Obito Uchiha was also controlled by the Impure World Reincarnation, making his death rather suspicious!

Uehara Naraku was generous with his advice, and continued with a smile, "When Zetsu-senpai first told me about the Eye of the Moon Project, I wondered why I couldn't be the one to lead it?"

"If that's the case..."

Madara Uchiha's Rinnegan flickered slightly. He slowly tightened his grip on the fan on his back and said in a low voice, "At the beginning of this war, you manipulated Obito Uchiha to lure me into fighting you..."

"Let's test the waters."

Uehara Naraku's smile deepened as he looked at Uchiha Madara and continued, "If Madara-senpai's power is too strong, I will find a way to send him back to the Underworld."

It seems that Madara-senpai's power is still under my control, which is why I let Madara-senpai stay..."

Looking at Uchiha Madara's expression, Uehara Naraku smiled and asked, "What's wrong, Madara-senpai? Are you unhappy because of my probing?"

"No."

Madara Uchiha slowly shook his head.

This kid is underestimating him far too much!

If Uehara Naraku thinks that way, then he is really wrong. The control of Edo Tensei does not explain everything!

Once he is resurrected and obtains his own eyes and the Ten-Tails, Madara Uchiha will show Naraku Uehara just how strong a legendary figure is at his peak!

Madara Uchiha slowly lowered his head, concealing his expression. He whispered, "Uehara Naraku, you are the most cunning and scheming ninja I have ever seen. Even Tobirama Senju is not as good as you..."

Unfortunately…

Too cunning, too short-sighted!

That brat Uehara has no idea what kind of monster he's unleashed!

Third update!

(End of this chapter)