Chapter 74: The First Mission of the Six Paths of Pain
As the saying goes, one person's wisdom is short, three people's wisdom is long.
Konan told Nagato about their attempt to use Shimura Danzō's name to lure Hanzō of the Salamander out for talks, and then ambush him.
Nagato not only approved their plan.
He himself even intended to appear.
If the meeting-ambush plan proposed by Uehara Naraka could succeed, this would count as their most perfect revenge against Hanzō of the Salamander.
After all, Hanzō had used the pretext of talks to ambush them back then.
Because this plan was too dangerous, Konan ordered Kaguya Kimimaro and Haku to take Hattori Hirakawa to another distant outpost to carry out a mission.
Konan also didn't want too many people to know Nagato's secret.
"Lord Nagato came just like this?"
Uehara Naraka looked somewhat strangely at Nagato sitting in the wheelchair. The Deva Path Pain stood beside Nagato, with the other five Pains standing behind them.
This was the first time Uehara had seen Nagato.
Nagato's red hair was somewhat dull, his cheeks deeply sunken, his lips lacking color. His emaciated body looked abnormally thin.
What was frightening was that several black rods were inserted into Nagato's back.
Those were remnants from when the Gedo Statue extracted chakra and life force from his body back then, now also used by him to manipulate the Six Paths of Pain.
Konan looked worriedly at Nagato and dissuaded him softly, "Nagato, you should be resting your body inside the base..."
"Cough cough cough... No need to worry."
Nagato coughed a few times, waved to stop Konan who wanted to persuade him, looked up at Uehara, and said, "Uehara, your teacher and I both approve of your plan. This time, I'm just here as supplementary backup."
Nagato, possibly worried Konan would object, continued softly, "After all, Akatsuki's true members are only the few of us present. I don't want to miss this."
After Nagato finished speaking, he manipulated the Deva Path Pain to step forward, "This time, it will also be the battle marking God's advent in the Land of Rain!"
Uehara Naraka: "..."
He was speaking fine earlier, how did he suddenly turn chuunibyou again!
Anyone in the ACG world who calls themselves God never has a good ending... You can act high-profile, but you must remember to be low-key as a person!
Uehara Naraka thought inwardly whether he should persuade Nagato later, lest he encounter Talk-no-Jutsu in the future and fall easily?
Uehara Naraka patted his forehead and said softly, "Lord Nagato, Konan-sensei, let's discuss the plan first!"
According to the intelligence obtained by Human Path Pain, Yamanaka Fū hadn't leaked the news that Shimura Danzō couldn't leave Konoha to Amegakure (Village Hidden in the Rain); all negotiation matters were decided by Yamanaka Fū.
Now that Yamanaka Fū and several squads of Root ninjas were all killed in battle, the communication channel was temporarily blocked.
"We don't have much time."
Uehara Naraka said gravely, "We have at most five days to complete this plan, perhaps even only three, because Shimura Danzō, not receiving news from Yamanaka Fū, should quickly send the next batch of people."
After seeing Konan and Nagato nod, Uehara Naraka continued, "Next, we need to transform into that Konoha ninja named Yamanaka Fū, continue negotiating with Amegakure's Salamander Shinda, and strive for a meeting with Hanzō of the Salamander."
Konan hesitated and raised a question, "Ordinary Transformation Technique is hard to conceal from ninjas; it could easily be seen through by the other party, right?"
"Anyway, our plan is just an attempt."
Although he said this, Uehara himself was very confident.
Uehara Naraka could indeed transform into Yamanaka Fū's appearance; the Inherent Glamour skill was even stronger than White Zetsu's transformation technique.
The Inherent Glamour skill was far more realistic than the ninja world's Transformation Technique. As long as he didn't use skills or get attacked, ordinary ninjas likely couldn't see through his technique.
The operational plan was confirmed very smoothly.
The entire plan was divided into three parts.
Nagato and Konan head to the designated meeting point to set up the sea of exploding tags;
Uehara Naraka goes to meet Salamander Shinda;
Kaguya Kimimaro, Haku, etc., go to the northern outpost to launch a surprise attack and cause trouble, making Amegakure believe Akatsuki members are not in the eastern canyon, reducing their suspicion and increasing the probability of success.
After they confirmed the steps of this plan, even Konan felt somewhat confused, "Our plan... isn't it a bit too sloppy?"
"It can't be helped."
Uehara Naraka sighed, looked around the Six Paths of Pain, and continued softly, "Our numbers are really too few. Fortunately, we still have Lord Nagato's Six Paths of Pain to help impersonate Root's attendant ninjas..."
Konan: "..."
Nagato: "..."
They probably never imagined that the first mission where the Six Paths of Pain appeared collectively would be impersonating Root's attendant ninjas.
Isn't this status a bit low?
However, if the plan proposed by Uehara Naraka succeeded, the blow to Hanzō of the Salamander would certainly be fatal, and it would also be a very satisfying process for Nagato and Konan.
Using the enemy's method to eliminate the enemy.
Simply the best way to embody revenge.
Nagato sighed faintly, able only to manipulate the Six Paths of Pain to put on the concealment uniforms of Konoha Root ninjas.
The next day.
Uehara Naraka transformed into Yamanaka Fū's appearance and, bringing the Six Paths of Pain, rushed to Salamander Shinda's negotiation location, wanting to use this right hand of Hanzō to lure Hanzō of the Salamander into participating in a real meeting.
This was the time agreed upon by the Konoha ninjas and Ame ninjas.
As for the location, it was still the eastern canyon where they met last time.
Coincidentally, Uehara Naraka had been to this place following Hattori Hirakawa.
"You're one minute late."
Salamander Shinda glanced at Yamanaka Fū opposite him, then swept his gaze over the several cloaked Konoha ninjas behind Fū, snorted coldly, "We contacted you upholding the sincerity of allying with Konoha!"
"Uh..."
The Uehara Naraka brand Yamanaka Fū stalled for a second, then said, "This is because we just received a new order from Lord Danzō. He doesn't believe the negotiation between the two of us can yield any results."
"What is the meaning of this?"
Hearing the words from the opposite side, Salamander Shinda's face instantly turned furious, "Is Konoha here to play us! You were clearly the ones who proposed the alliance first!"
Previously, in front of Hanzō of the Salamander, Salamander Shinda had strongly advocated for Hanzō to agree to Amegakure and Konoha's Root continuing their alliance to annihilate the Akatsuki organization.
Now Konoha suddenly told him they weren't playing anymore?
"No need to get so agitated."
The Uehara version of Yamanaka Fū shook his head, glanced at the Ame ninjas opposite, and said in a low voice, "We are indeed sincerely wanting to ally with Lord Hanzō, but the two of us cannot make the final decision in this negotiation, right?"
"What do you mean?"
"Exactly the literal meaning."
The Uehara version of Yamanaka Fū looked at Salamander Shinda with unavoidable pity in his eyes and continued softly, "I greatly respect Your Excellency's refusal to yield an inch regarding Amegakure's interests, but I am now a candidate unqualified to participate in the negotiations."
Salamander Shinda was somewhat satisfied with Yamanaka Fū's words.
This right hand of Hanzō raised an eyebrow, a somewhat savage smile on his face, "Saying it like that, seems like Konoha is sending a big shot!"
"Correct."
The Uehara version of Yamanaka Fū considered, nodded, and said gravely, "Lord Danzō will arrive in the Land of Rain the day after tomorrow. He hopes to meet personally with Lord Hanzō the day after tomorrow to discuss the alliance between Konoha and the Ame ninja, as well as the number of ninjas we will dispatch to assist you."
"This matter, I cannot agree to..."
Salamander Shinda hesitated, shook his head, and said gravely, "Last time after Lord Hanzō allied with Konoha's Lord Danzō, there was some controversy in the village... After all, during the Great Ninja Wars, some... some grudges were left behind."
After carefully choosing his words, Salamander Shinda continued, "Our negotiation this time is secret. Everyone present is Lord Hanzō's confidant... If more people knew about this kind of thing, it wouldn't be good for Lord Hanzō's prestige."
After Salamander Shinda finished speaking, the six Konoha Root ninjas standing nearby clearly stirred slightly. These movements quickly attracted the vigilance of the Ame ninjas.
This was Nagato, controlling the Six Paths of Pain, getting restless!
Since the plan can't succeed, then kill these people and collect some interest!
The Uehara version of Yamanaka Fū quickly waved his hand, signaling them to stop moving, looking unpleasantly at Salamander Shinda, "The Ninja Demigod's reputation is certainly important... but our Lord Danzō is also taking a huge risk coming to the Land of Rain! Your Excellency might as well go back and tell your Demigod, if not for our Lord Danzō constantly trying ways to advocate for allying with Amegakure among the Konoha high council, Konoha's ANBU would have long been brazenly active in your Land of Rain stealing intelligence!"
(End of Chapter)
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