Naruto, this is called Kuuga, not White Zetsu

Another Seto Chihiro stood behind him, holding a black iron rod with some blood on it.

"It's just one move away! Five seconds is still too long for a god!"

[System prompt: Challenge mission "God!" has been completed! ]

Chapter 23 Codename: Yaoguang

"Uh... Salamander Hanzo's Water Body Transformation Technique?"

Pain, who was in the cooling range of Shinra Tensei, fell stiffly to the ground and watched the figure in the distance turn into a wooden man.

"Ding--!"

Seto Chihiro knocked the two iron rods in her hands together. The material formed by this Yin-Yang Escape was extremely precious.

It is very simple to make Pain lose his ability to move. You just need to remove the iron rod on his spine to make Pain lose his ability to fight.

The winner has the power to decide the fate of the loser, but "God" obviously cannot control fate.

The only thing he could do was to make "God" lose his ability to move, rather than killing him and taking spoils from his body. Doing so would surely humiliate "God" and would be detrimental to his subsequent plans.

"These things are used to control Yahiko... No, to control these six corpses, right? If you hadn't told me that Yahiko was dead and revealed this important information, I might not have been able to think of a way to deal with you."

Seto Chihiro turned around with a slight breath and saw two figures slowly descending.

Konan looked nervous, while Nagato lowered his head, his burgundy hair turned slightly gray, and he looked more than ten years older in an instant.

"I lost..."

"Nagato!"

"It's okay, don't worry about me, Xiaonan. I lost this time, but I may not lose to him next time."

Nagato said softly, his eyes fixed on Seto Chihiro, and his gaze began to sharpen.

Just like what he said, this time he took the initiative to reveal his information. In addition, the other five were not with Yahiko. Only when the six of them were together could they exert their true strength.

However, recruitment and other things may not be possible.

"The weapon you just mentioned that can instantly destroy a great country, could it be that you are planning to collect the tailed beasts of this world to create the so-called peace?"

Seto Chihiro suddenly said this, the amount of information contained in it was really explosive.

"How did you know that?" Nagato was really shocked, but soon calmed down and said, "Who told you about this? Why do you know that?"

Seto Chihiro didn't say anything. She glanced at Zetsu on the ground, looked at Konan who was secretly performing hand seals, and finally returned her gaze to Nagato.

"It seems I guessed right again."

"Guess?" Nagato narrowed his eyes.

Was his guess wrong?

Has Madara already come into contact with Seto Chihiro?

"The Sharingan has the power to control the tailed beasts, not to mention the Sage's Eye of Samsara. The ninjutsu just now called 'Chibaku Tensei' was specially prepared to deal with the tailed beasts."

"Yes, these eyes will eventually gather all the tailed beasts and make them into a giant weapon. At that time, war will be eliminated from this world."

"What an incredible power."

"..."

Nagato looked at Seto Chihiro who was full of emotion, and was puzzled. "Don't you want to change my mind? Then the Land of Fire will also become a target of threat."

"No one in this world can always be right. There is more than one way to bring world peace. Besides..."

Seto Chihiro slowly stood up and looked at Nagato firmly: "Your approach makes some sense, although I think it will fail. With you trying and failing in the front, my chances of success will be higher... Of course, it would be best if you succeed in one go..."

"Is this what you are going to do?"

Nagato's eyes narrowed slightly, he took a deep breath and looked at Seto Chihiro.

With the Chibaku Tensei being cracked and Tendo Pain being defeated, he originally thought that not only would his ideas be completely denied, but that Master Jiraiya would also stop him. Then he and Konan would be forced to hide from place to place.

But everything that happened now proved that there were people in the ninja world who were just like him.

It's a pity that I can't convince the other party, but it's great that I can understand his thoughts.

This might be an opportunity.

Nagato opened his mouth and spread out his palm, revealing a ring with a smooth surface.

"Maybe our ideas are a little different. Even Pain was defeated by you, but we all have goals to fight for. With the Senju and Kaguya clans, ninjas with incredible powers, I hope you can join my organization - Akatsuki."

Xiaonan, who was standing aside, became increasingly nervous.

"Join your organization?"

Seto Chihiro's eyes lit up slightly. While taking the ring, she did not forget to leave some chakra on Nagato's hand as a gift of exchange.

[System prompt: Akatsuki (Phase 1) 'Joining Akatsuki Organization' has been completed, and the reward has been automatically issued. ]

The main structure of the ring is made of metal with a purple gem inlaid on it. There are no other characters that I remember, and it looks very ordinary.

"I remember that all the members of Akatsuki are traitors. Does it matter if I don't leave Konoha?" Seto Chihiro looked at the two of them.

"this..."

Konan and Nagato looked at each other and felt that things were going too smoothly, so they finally explained.

"In fact, we have been discovered by Master Jiraiya, and we need a Konoha ninja to help reveal some of Konoha's movements. It is the best choice for us that you do not quit Konoha."

"The current Hokage is my clan sister. I will not attack my relatives."

"That's no problem. Our future targets are the tailed beasts. We won't attack other villages unless we have no other choice."

"That's no problem." Seto Chihiro put the ring away, "Then what's my code name? The other rebel ninjas all have code names."

"A code name?" Nagato hesitated for a moment, "Yaoguang, your code name from now on will be Yaoguang."

Seto Chihiro nodded.

Yaoguang is at the end of the Big Dipper. Does that mean he will be the last one to join the Akatsuki organization?

"This is the Phantom Body Technique. When communicating, use this ninjutsu."

Konan took out a scroll and said, "You are now an undercover agent of Akatsuki in Konoha. You should not attend the usual meetings. If there is anything, Zero, aka Nagato, will contact you personally."

"I see."

"Okay, Jiraiya-sensei is here too. Remember not to reveal any information related to the plan. If there is anything, please contact me when you return to Konoha."

"It's okay. I know what to do."

As things developed to this point, Xiaonan still felt a little dizzy.

It was clear that Nagato lost this recruitment, but it went so smoothly that it was unbelievable.

Which of the current members of Akatsuki did not join Akatsuki after being defeated and suffering from the strength of Pain?

But he...

He must have other ideas, that's why he joined Akatsuki!

"Hoohoo!"

Before Konan could tell Nagato, the originally clear sky suddenly roared with thunder and the ground became dark.

"Nagato, can we have a good chat now?"

Jiraiya had already released his Sage Mode by this time and was lying on Kakashi's back, panting. Members of the Akatsuki organization were also standing aside, looking at Nagato curiously.

Now they have all realized that this red-haired man might be the real leader of Akatsuki.

"..."

Nagato looked at Jiraiya's complicated eyes, nodded, and sighed softly.

"Let's go, Jiraiya-sensei."

......

In a cave somewhere in the Rain Country.

Chihiro Seto lay on the board, closed her eyes and rested, but she did not forget to check the tasks she had completed.

【System prompt: The fateful encounter. Modification (Phase 2) has been completed.】

[Sealing Technique. Phantom Dragon Nine Seals, Divine Origami Technique, Barrier. Sky Canopy Array has been automatically placed into the system space.]

[The third stage has not yet begun, please explore on your own. 】

After completing the second stage of the chase, plus doing good deeds every day and joining Akatsuki's mission, the points returned to the 16030 mark again.

Disappointingly, for the mission after Tsunade became Hokage, the system only compensated 500 points, and there was no compensation for item strengthening.

Most of the tasks are now in the exploration stage, but I don’t know when Obito will show up on his own initiative?

Seto Chihiro felt that Obito would appear soon.

The current balance of Akatsuki organization has been broken.

It was somewhat difficult for Obito to face Nagato, not to mention the ninja with double bloodline limits who defeated Pain.

Obito also has only two choices.

Either find a chance to kill him, or find a chance to become his subordinate. It is absolutely impossible to allow Nagato to have a higher say than him in the Akatsuki organization...

"Nagato, have you really never seen a ninja wearing an Uzumaki mask and using space-time ninjutsu?"

"Teacher Jiraiya, except for Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame, here are all the members of Akatsuki. As you can see, there is no ninja who can use space-time ninjutsu. If you need information about Uchiha Itachi now, I can provide it to you."

In the cave, Jiraiya and Kakashi both looked at Seto Chihiro at the same time.

I found that the other person's breathing was steady and he looked like he was sleeping soundly, so I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Jiraiya turned his attention back to Nagato.

It is understandable that Nagato didn't know the tiger-masked man. The other party collected the eyes of the Uchiha clan, so it was inevitable that he wanted Nagato's Rinnegan.

It is very likely that he and Itachi, one in the open and one in the dark, are collecting information about Akatsuki.

But Uchiha Itachi is now the only clue in finding the tiger-masked man. He can contact him, but he must judge his position.

"Nagato, this is the information of the man in the tiger mask. I specifically requested it from the Hokage before I left."

Jiraiya stood up and took out a scroll: "Now I know that there is no way to stop you from taking revenge on Hanzo. Your eyes are the eyes of the immortal. I hope you can be careful of the guy in the mask. His goal is likely to be your eyes..."

Nagato and Konan's expressions changed. They had this guess before.

"Konoha cannot escape responsibility for Yahiko's affairs, but Shimura Danzo is already dead. After I return, I will discuss with Tsunade and provide you with some supplies and assistance. Especially for you, Nagato, I will find a way to help you recover."

Jiraiya said this, patting Nagato and Konan's shoulders with a smile, his eyes flickering slightly.

"But I hope that you will not let hatred blind your eyes. There are still people in this world who hope that you can live a healthy and happy life..."

"Teacher Jiraiya..."

As if influenced by the emotions, Konan's eyes were slightly moist and Nagato's nose twitched slightly.

After so many years, they seemed to have returned to the original cabin.

Jiraiya-sensei is still the same as before, caring for them... but Yahiko has left this world after all...

"Well, it's time for me to leave the Land of Rain. Hanzo of the Salamander knows that you are still alive. You must pay attention to your safety in the future and protect yourself in the Land of Rain. If something happens that cannot be solved, you must send a letter to Konoha..."

Jiraiya showed the parting all over his face.

"I am now the assistant of Konoha's Hokage. I still have this little power..."

......

In the Land of Rain, at the entrance of a coastal cave, two painful groans were heard.

Eight hours had passed since the conversation at noon.

Seto Chihiro put her hand on Jiraiya's arm and used the Palm Fairy Technique to heal the knife wound. Hydrangea carefully processed the food. Kakashi sat alone at the entrance of the cave on guard.

"Little ghost, can you really do it? It would be great if you could summon the psychic of Master Slug."

Jiraiya's eyes twitched in pain as he watched Seto Chihiro's treatment method. This was even more painful than when Tsunade used him to practice when she was learning medical ninjutsu.

Seeing that Jiraiya's arm was no longer bleeding, Seto Chihiro wrapped the gauze around it a few times, tied a knot tightly, and then said helplessly:

"If it wasn't for Jiraiya-sama, who insisted on apologizing before leaving, there's no way he would have been chopped by Hanzo."