Traveling through Nagato, from conquering Konan to dominating the ninja world

"The reason why I am silently witnessing all this is that I want you to understand this matter yourself."

"I'm sorry about Yahiko's death."

"But it was precisely this rotten ninja world that killed him, don't you think?"

Nagato watched Obito's performance quietly. He really wanted to tear off Obito's curly face and curse at that face full of bitterness and hatred, "How could there be such a shameless person in the ninja world."

But the situation does not allow it, and for now, he still has to cooperate with the mastermind behind the scenes to carry out this performance.

In his mind, Nagato combined the original work and quickly sorted out the subtle positions of the two people...

After inheriting Madara's will, Obito went to find Nagato, and under the guise of Nagato being the reincarnation of the Six Paths Sage, he packaged himself as a "guide" and brainwashed Nagato repeatedly.

Nagato, who was eager to realize his dream and find a peaceful way out, was almost convinced by him.

But Yahiko's reason made him doubt the identity and purpose of the man who called himself Madara, and he began to interfere.

So Obito did not get what he wanted.

He regards Yahiko as a thorn in his side and has been looking for an opportunity to get rid of him.

As the Third Ninja World War was drawing to a close, Hanzo was bewitched by Danzo and planned to kill Akatsuki.

Uchiha Obito took advantage of this.

One is to get rid of Yahiko, the thorn in his side, and deepen Nagato's belief in his ideas.

The second is to force Nagato into a desperate situation, synchronize the power of the Outer Path Demon Statue, and pave the way for Akatsuki to collect the Tailed Beasts.

However, things went wrong, and although Yahiko was successfully eliminated, Nagato broke the deadlock with his own strength alone, and what was even more embarrassing was that his wait-and-see behavior was exposed.

At this moment, he hoped that Nagato would be devastated by Yahiko's death and would actively seek cooperation.

Grasping Obito's psychology, Nagato will then try to seize the initiative for himself.

If we turn against each other at this moment, we will be courting death. We don't have enough strength.

If he compromises and leaves with Obito, he will have to choose to endure and disguise. This would be fine, but he will definitely lose a certain degree of freedom and it will be difficult for him to complete the 'life plan' that has already emerged in his mind!

The above options, including falling out and compromising, are all unworkable. So, the third option before us is inevitable, which is - "maneuvering"!

"Madara, as you said, I do understand, and I agree with what you said... Yahiko was killed by this rotten ninja world!"

Hearing this, Obito's covered mouth corners unconsciously raised, "Really? Do you finally understand? So, are you willing to implement the 'Moon Eye Project'?"

"Of course I am willing, but... not now."

Obito frowned and asked, "If not now, then when?"

Nagato turned his head to look at Yahiko's body and said with a lonely expression: "Yahiko was an irreplaceable friend to me. I need some time to mourn his death."

Obito remained calm: "For a while, how long is that?"

Nagato lowered his eyes and pondered.

It is now the 50th year of Konoha, and one year from now, Obito will create the Nine-Tails Rebellion in Konoha (this work adopts the time setting of the later "Book of Formations", and the overall time is three years later than the early "Art of the Warrior")... That will directly determine the direction of the ninja world and Nagato's own interests.

There is no doubt that he will face a major decision at that time, whether to let Obito successfully launch the Nine-Tails Rebellion.

"How about two years, no, one year?"

Obito shook his collar, "A year... isn't that too long?"

Nagato clenched his fists and said in a tough tone: "Madara, if you can bring Yahiko back to life, I can help you right now, without hesitation!"

The air froze briefly, and the sound of rain was particularly clear.

Obito's hand slowly dropped from his collar, and his eyes became gloomy.

Because he heard the anger.

Nagato, are you questioning me for not saving Yahiko...

There's no doubt about it, Nagato never addressed me by my name in the past, but always addressed me as 'Mr. Madara'.

Obito also couldn't turn against him at this moment.

Because that doesn't fit in with the image of a 'guide' that he has established in front of Nagato for a long time.

More importantly... the latter's amazing performance today made him feel apprehensive.

One year... I can afford to wait.

In the end, Obito compromised.

"Okay, Nagato, I'll give you a year."

Nagato leaned over and picked up the forehead protector, "Konan, take Yahiko with you, let's go."

Konan rolled up Yahiko's body with paper, looked at Madara meaningfully, and followed Nagato's footsteps and left.

In the rain, Obito looked at the red-haired figure's back without saying a word.

"Gugugu!" An aloe vera head popped out from the ground, and a dark voice sounded, "Nagato, this brat, didn't follow our ideas at all."

Obito clenched his palms tightly, "Ah, but think about it the other way around. The stronger his own power is, the greater the reward will be for us once his eye power is truly awakened."

Black Zetsu: "Maybe, but the longer we wait, the more variables there will be. We shouldn't give him a year."

Obito's eyes slowly lowered: "Everything is for the greater good. I have decided that one year from now, I will force Nagato to perform the sacrifice ceremony at all costs!"

"Well... let's not talk about this first. Can you let me have a good meal first?" White Zetsu, who has the same body as Black Zetsu, stared at the corpses all over the ground with his eyes wide open, his saliva almost flowing down.

"it's up to you."

Obito escaped into the vortex released by his right eye.

White Zetsu: "Haha, Obito looks very calm on the outside, but he must be furious in his heart!"

Black Zetsu: "Unlike the good boy Fei, Obito has a bad temper..."

Thunder rumbled in the dark sky and the rain became heavier.

Xiaonan looked at Nagato who was bleeding profusely while running, and said worriedly: "Nagato, the wound on your head..."

"fine……"

Nagato's thoughts were racing as he ran.

Obito possesses the power of Kamui, Wood Release... and Madara's legacy, including but not limited to the Uchiha forbidden techniques, and the White Zetsu army.

What I have is the power of the whirlpool, a pair of Rinnegan that don't belong to me, Konan, and... the most comprehensive understanding of the world of Naruto.

No matter whether I want to turn against Obito directly one year later or temporarily join forces for the sake of interests, only if I have enough power can I have enough say.

One year... The way of becoming stronger step by step is no longer feasible. My greatest asset is the most comprehensive and thorough understanding of the world of Naruto!

And to transform those into "power", no matter how you think about it... you can't do without that person! Yes, the man who masters the core technology!

——Orochimaru!

Yes... Orochimaru! Only by finding him and winning him over as my staunch ally can I achieve my goal, not only to face Uchiha Obito in a year, but also to lay a solid foundation for the long years to come!

After confirming his short-term goal, Nagato could no longer hold on and fell into the mud ahead...!!

"Nagato!!!"

With an exclamation, he fell into Xiaonan's soft arms.

"This wave is not a loss."

Before losing consciousness, the corners of Nagato's mouth curled up.

Chapter 3 Ten days later!

After falling into a coma, Lin Feng had a dream, a very long dream.

In his dream, he experienced everything about Nagato from his childhood to his adulthood from his own perspective. He lived peacefully with his parents in a village in the Land of Rain until the Second Ninja World War broke out and the Land of Rain became a battlefield between the great powers.

His parents were killed by Konoha ninjas, and he became a war orphan wandering around. Then, in the shattered Rain Country, he met two other war orphans, Konan and Yahiko. They supported each other and spent a difficult but warm childhood.

He met the three ninjas, became Jiraiya's disciple, and began his training.

After a long separation from his mentor, he gathered a group of like-minded companions and started the journey of Xiao...

Finally, the moment when Yahiko falls down at the foot of the cliff is frozen!

That was also the node he crossed through.

The scene changed, and he was in an illusory world of light and shadow, and he himself turned into a blurry light and shadow!

Nagato's figure, wrapped in white light, was in the sky, looking down at him expressionlessly.

“Is this also a dream?”

"I don't accept this reality. How could I possibly accept it?" Nagato's eyes were so ferocious that it made his heart palpitate.

"Boom!" A strong wind blew and Nagato attacked!

"Damn it!" It was like a nightmare. Lin Feng was completely unable to move and had no idea what would happen next...

Nagato's soul-seeking hand paused half a step away.

At this moment, a dark purple vortex appeared behind him, emitting a suction force that Nagato could not resist. Before he was sucked in, Nagato was still muttering, "I will never approve of this kind of thing..."

"boom!"

The vortex disappeared, and this illusory world of light and shadow began to crack like glass. With a "crack", it fell into complete silence!

"what!!!"

In the dark cave, Nagato screamed and woke up from his coma.

"Hoo, ha, hoo, ha..."

He covered his bandaged forehead and gasped violently.

"Nagato!!" Konan heard the noise and ran over quickly, "You finally woke up, are you feeling unwell?"

Lin Feng... No, now I have truly become Nagato!

Lin Feng...has truly become a thing of the past!

"No, it's okay..." Nagato slowly put down his hand and calmed himself down, "Konan, how long have I been unconscious?"

"A full ten days and ten nights." Xiaonan said worriedly.

"What, only ten days and ten nights?" Nagato opened his eyes wide.

"Eh?" Xiaonan looked at him in surprise: "Why do you say that?"

"No, nothing, I just felt confused after sleeping so much..." Nagato quickly changed the subject.

So that's how it is. After I fainted, I had a dream that was condensed to the extreme. In ten days and ten nights, I experienced Nagato's nearly twenty years of experience...

The level of detail in that experience is far beyond what is depicted in comic books and animations.

But what was that final scene?

He couldn't find any clue for a moment.

But at least this dream filled his void and allowed him to truly inherit Nagato's legacy, including... Nagato's achievements as a 'ninja' so far.

Otherwise, it would be hard for him to explain himself to Konan. He has six types of chakra, has mastered all mainstream ninjutsu at the age of ten, and is recognized by Jiraiya as the child of prophecy. Why does he suddenly lose his ninjutsu?

Being hit on the head by a rock would cause all ninjutsu to be lost? No one would believe that.

This cave was dark and cramped. For ten days and ten nights, Xiaonan took care of him closely in the harsh environment, and had to be vigilant against Hanzo's pursuit at all times. The pressure can be imagined...

Looking at Xiaonan's haggard face, he felt heartbroken.

"Xiao Nan, you haven't slept for a moment these days, look at you, you even have panda eyes."

"It's okay." Xiaonan leaned against the wall, sat down slowly, hugged her legs wrapped in black stockings, and said softly: "I'll rest for a while, and then continue on my way... Okay?"

"Xiao Nan, go to sleep. I'm here."

"Thank you..." Xiaonan didn't even have the strength to adjust his posture and lie down. He closed his eyes and fell asleep leaning against the wall.

Outside the cave, it was cloudy and rainy.

Nagato looked at Konan's angelic face so close to him, and couldn't help but reach out his hand and gently rub her face with his fingertips.

Does a girl’s skin feel so good to the touch?

He wants to protect the beauty in front of him.