The two days passed quickly.
Konan's Chakra had also recovered almost completely.
She wasn't like Kakashi of the Sharingan in the past, who would be half-dead and bedridden for days just from exhausting his Chakra.
In a room formed by God's Paper Arts Technique, Konan sat neatly dressed on her bed.
After a long while, she gently opened her eyes.
And put away the ring that Naruto had given her.
Ending the long-distance communication with Naruto.
Nagato was preparing to take action against Black Zetsu today. Although Black Zetsu had only shown powerful intelligence capabilities in the past and had never engaged in actual combat.
Konan still felt that caution was necessary, thinking that since Naruto knew so much information, he might also know a lot about Black Zetsu, so she asked him for information about Black Zetsu.
However, this was a bit difficult for Naruto. He really didn't know much about Black Zetsu's information.
After all, as a mastermind, Black Zetsu had only taken action once in the plot, apart from two famous scenes of ripping out hearts, and the effect of the Wood Release he used was also unsatisfactory.
It was more than inadequate, but more than sufficient.
What was truly outstanding was indeed only his perception ability, concealment ability, and the ability to change his appearance.
However, that Swirling Face White Zetsu was quite capable. After all, he was a White Zetsu created using Hashirama's cells, so he was probably Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju's biological son.
His Wood Release level was far above Yamato's, but in the original work, he always possessed others to complete battles, so he wasn't very clear about his specific strength.
Naruto told Konan what he knew and once again very considerately gave Konan the information about Obito Uchiha's Dojutsu.
After obtaining the information, Konan ended the communication and informed Naruto that she would make a decision after dealing with the internal affairs of the Akatsuki.
Naruto didn't say much, because he was already preparing to come directly to the Land of Rain.
...
"How's the recovery?"
In the dark room, Nagato looked at Konan in front of him with a complex expression, asking about her physical condition.
He possessed the Rinnegan and also used perception Ninjutsu to monitor the entire Rain Ninja Village. How could he not perceive the Illusion Body Technique that Konan used?
Konan nodded expressionlessly. As a partner who had been with Nagato for decades, she could read the emotions in his expression at a glance.
She said, "I obtained information about Black Zetsu from the Leader of Wave Country, as well as information about that strange Dojutsu of Madara Uchiha."
"..."
Konan once again informed Nagato of the information she had obtained from Naruto.
Nagato's expression also relaxed a lot, and he let out a soft sigh.
"I didn't expect there to be such a Dojutsu. The abilities of the Mangekyo Sharingan are really hard to guard against."
Nagato thought of the scene when they first met Madara Uchiha.
At that time, Nagato used all his skills and methods, but he couldn't hurt the other party in the slightest.
He thought the opponent's strength was terrifying, but unexpectedly, they were just relying on their Dojutsu.
"Nagato, that Masked Man is probably not the real Madara Uchiha. There's likely a deeper conspiracy behind this."
Konan offered a reminder, and Nagato nodded in agreement, saying.
"No matter what conspiracy there is, as long as I capture Black Zetsu, I will see his soul with my own eyes."
As he spoke, the figures of the Six Paths in red cloud Black Robes appeared in the dark room, striking poses.
It was the Six Paths Clones created by Nagato.
Nagato then looked at Konan: "Konan, you and Deva Path go and deal with Black Zetsu and the new member. The others will set up a Barrier nearby to prevent Black Zetsu from escaping using the Ephemeral Technique, and also to prevent the battle from affecting civilians."
"At the same time, you can hide in the shadows and wait for that Masked Man to appear, then launch a surprise attack."
Konan was taken aback and asked, "If that's the case, what about your safety, Nagato..."
Nagato shook his head and said, "Don't worry, my safety won't be a problem."
Nagato didn't directly say anything hurtful. If someone could kill him head-on, then having one more Konan by his side would just mean one more corpse.
Although his main body's legs were blown off, preventing him from moving freely, his strength was still in a league of its own compared to the other Akatsuki members.
Konan hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Then be careful."
As her voice fell, Konan and Pain Six Paths disappeared into the dark room at the same time.
...
Inside an Experimental Base in the Land of Rain.
It was filled with all kinds of equipment that looked technologically advanced.
At this moment, a white-haired, red-eyed man with a shota figure was standing in front of the experimental table, wearing a high-necked coat.
He was studying the pure white White Zetsu body in front of him, which had jagged patterns on its body.
At this moment, a Pitcher Plant emerged from the ground of the Experimental Base.
"How's the progress on improving the Forbidden Technique?"
As soon as Black Zetsu appeared, he immediately asked Hiruko about the progress of his research.
Hiruko didn't look at Black Zetsu, still fiddling with the White Zetsu in his hand, and said with interest.
"Even if this thing is used as a sacrifice, it can probably only exert about 50-60% of the deceased's strength."
Black Zetsu lowered his head and pondered for a moment, quickly making a decision in his heart.
In the current stage, with those two's strength, even if it's only 50-60%, it should be enough.
The main problem is that Obito Uchiha is too troublesome. Now that the Dojutsu information has been leaked, and Naruto has taken his other eye.
He felt that continuing to let Obito Uchiha carry out the plan was no longer realistic.
He needed someone who could truly suppress Nagato to come out and control the situation a little.
"Since that's the case, let's Reanimation Jutsu these two first."
Black Zetsu took out two petri dishes from his Black Robe, each containing a piece of flesh.
At the same time, behind him, two coffins rose upright, containing the high-quality White Zetsu bodies that had been prepared in advance.
Feeling the flesh in Black Zetsu's hands, Hiruko's pupils shrank slightly, and he couldn't help but exclaim.
"This is the First Hokage's flesh?"
Hiruko could feel the terrifying vitality and devouring power contained in one piece of flesh, and his eyes became extremely fiery.
"Then who does this piece belong to?" Hiruko asked eagerly.
To be placed together with Hashirama's cells, it must be an extraordinary powerhouse.
Black Zetsu didn't answer, but said, "You'll naturally know when you Reanimation Jutsu him."
Black Zetsu wasn't worried about Hiruko mastering Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha's power through Reanimation Jutsu. Madara Uchiha's strength was completely incomparable to Obito Uchiha's.
"Hehe, it seems that cooperating with you is indeed a good choice."
The corners of Hiruko's mouth under the bandages almost stretched to the sky, "Then I'll start now!"
Hiruko couldn't wait any longer. The legendary God of Shinobi World, even with only 50-60% of his strength, would have few opponents in the current Shinobi World.
He also wanted to see the strength of the legendary God of Shinobi World.
Just as Hiruko was about to form hand seals.
"Hmm? How did they come?"
Black Zetsu made a puzzled sound.
"Who's coming?"
Hiruko also sensed for a moment.
He sensed Pain and Konan heading towards them.
"What do we do now? Do we still need to use Reanimation Jutsu?" Hiruko asked for Black Zetsu's opinion.
Although he was nominally a member of the Akatsuki, he also knew that the strange being in front of him was his real boss.
To casually have such a large piece of Hashirama's flesh.
Black Zetsu didn't answer immediately, feeling a faint sense of unease in his heart, not understanding why Pain and Konan would come to them at this time.
Moreover, Konan had already gone to Wave Country a few days ago, so why did she suddenly appear in the Land of Rain today?
Then, his expression suddenly changed. A Barrier had sealed this place, and his main body couldn't merge into the ground.
"Immediately!"
Black Zetsu shouted loudly, tearing off the red cloud Black Robe on his body, revealing the black and white body inside, with many branches.
The branches on Black Zetsu's body inserted into the ground, and countless vines surged out, enveloping the entire Experimental Base.
Hearing Black Zetsu's order, Hiruko beside him also quickly formed hand seals, performing the Reanimation Jutsu.
Outside the Experimental Base, Pain also noticed the vines that had enveloped the Experimental Base.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"Almighty Push!"
A terrifying repulsive force gathered in the hands of the Deva Path Pain, and then erupted instantly.
The entire Experimental Base was reduced to ruins in an instant.
Only two coffins, desperately protected by Black Zetsu, remained standing, though they were already full of cracks.
Hiruko had disappeared, perhaps buried under the rubble behind.
And Black Zetsu slowly poked his head out from behind the coffin.
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