Naruto: Reincarnated as Sasuke Uchiha with Perfect Talents.-Chapter 631 Anti-Konoha Plan

There were three locations where the Sage of Six Paths might potentially appear. Sasuke would need to investigate each one personally. As for having others search for the Sage, they simply couldn't match Sasuke's speed. Therefore, Sasuke decided to start his search in the Land of Earth.

Meanwhile, within an alternate dimension...

Nagato observed Sasori and Deidara, who had just returned. After listening to their report, Nagato fixed his cold gaze on Deidara.

"Damn it, Leader! I never expected Sasuke to be that strong!" Deidara protested. "But my modifications aren't fully complete yet. Once they are, I'll definitely be able to..."

"Even with your modifications finished, you would still be no match for Sasuke," Nagato stated bluntly, cutting him off. "Don't think that just because your power has increased significantly, you can challenge him!" He added, "Even I have no way to deal with that man!"

The implication was clear: If even I can't handle him, what makes you think you stand a chance against Sasuke? It's practically suicide!

However, Deidara remained unconvinced, completely ignoring Nagato's words. His mind was consumed with a single thought: next time, he absolutely had to kill Sasuke.

Seeing Deidara's state, Nagato understood. Deidara wasn't likely to give up easily. If he was so eager to court death, perhaps he could be used as bait.

Nagato then turned his attention to Sasori. Sasori hadn't engaged in combat this time, but he had successfully brought back the Eight-Tails.

"We now possess the Two-Tails and the Eight-Tails – two Tailed Beasts in total," Nagato assessed. "The Nine-Tails was captured by Sasuke and taken back to Konoha, while the Seven-Tails was caught by Naruto Uzumaki. The remaining Tailed Beasts are still being pursued."

He continued, "Among those left are the Five-Tails and Three-Tails from Iwagakure, the Six-Tails from Kumogakure, and the Four-Tails from the Land of Iron." Here, Nagato's eyes flickered. "Of the remaining beasts, the Four-Tails is the easiest target. However, it seems Konoha has already dispatched shinobi to capture it in the Land of Iron. We must act quickly as well!"

Nagato glanced at Kisame Hoshigaki. "Can I leave this to you?"

As he spoke, Nagato also looked towards Itachi, who stood nearby. This was the Itachi Uchiha who, according to Nagato's understanding, had recently defected from Konoha. Upon learning that this era's Itachi Uchiha had actually joined Konoha and become one of its shinobi, Nagato hadn't lowered his guard.

Thanks to Amado's modifications, Itachi had been implanted with something to ensure complete obedience. Amado's primary alteration to Itachi focused on only one aspect: his life force, enhancing it sufficiently to allow Itachi to wield the full power of his Sharingan without restraint. For Itachi, this was deemed enough.

"This will also be a good opportunity to see if Amado's methods are truly effective~~!" Nagato mused aloud.

At Nagato's unspoken command, Itachi stepped forward. "I will complete the mission," he stated, his expression utterly blank throughout, as if he had been completely transformed into someone else.

Nearby, however, Orochimaru's eyes glinted with hidden interest. Orochimaru was the only member of Akatsuki who hadn't undergone modifications. This wasn't because he couldn't be modified, but because after examining Orochimaru, Amado realized something significant: Orochimaru, like himself, was a researcher of Scientific Ninja Tools.

Consequently, Amado refrained from modifying Orochimaru. Instead, he invited Orochimaru to collaborate on research. Although the technology Orochimaru possessed was largely irrelevant to Amado, as fellow researchers, Orochimaru was a pioneer, while Amado was an outstanding figure among the newer generation. Amado felt differently about Orochimaru compared to the others, whom he viewed largely as test subjects. Orochimaru, however, was someone worth conversing with.

Thus, the modification process within Akatsuki was conducted jointly by Amado and Orochimaru. During Itachi's modification, Itachi had made a request to Orochimaru, hoping Orochimaru might leave him some leeway, a subtle chance. Although Orochimaru hadn't explicitly agreed at the time, he had indeed done so. After all, Orochimaru was intensely curious whether Itachi could overcome Amado's control using only that minuscule element Orochimaru had subtly altered.

Naturally, Amado detected Orochimaru's interference but chose not to intervene. He, too, was eager to gauge the level of scientific expertise possessed by the pioneer, Orochimaru, and see if it could truly contend with his own advanced technology. Whether Itachi broke free or not was secondary; the scientific contest with Orochimaru was what truly captivated Amado.

At this moment, Jigen, the leader of the Kara Organization, addressed Nagato. "Capturing the Tailed Beasts is urgent, but there might be another situation we can exploit."

Nagato smirked slightly. "You must be referring to the relationship between Konoha and the other major shinobi villages."

In this era, Konoha controlled nearly all the Tailed Beasts. Relying on their powerful Hokage and their dominion over the beasts, they had fostered deep resentment in the hearts of the other villages. But the villages had no recourse; when you're under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head. However, that buried resentment wouldn't simply vanish. It could indeed be exploited.

"Unite the four great shinobi villages against Konoha!" Jigen proposed. "Get them to cooperate with us!"

Nagato chuckled at Jigen's suggestion. "Cooperating with us... wouldn't that be like asking a tiger for its skin?"

"No," Jigen countered. "In the eyes of the four villages, while we are certainly a dangerous element, we are far less threatening than Konoha. At least we are an enemy they can potentially resist, whereas Konoha is currently beyond their ability to challenge. After weighing the pros and cons, there's a high probability they will agree."

Indeed, there are no permanent enemies, nor permanent friends. Currently, Konoha stood alone at the top, having dominated the entire shinobi world's influence for decades. Previously, due to the absence of their Kage, the other villages had no voice. But now, with the emergence of Kage from the past, the long-suppressed grievances within the hearts of the shinobi from the four villages were poised to erupt. All that was needed was someone to ignite that flame.

"Then I'll leave that matter to you," Nagato decided. "The Akatsuki isn't suited for such political maneuvering."

It wasn't that they weren't suited; Nagato simply had no interest in such tedious affairs. Jigen understood Nagato's unspoken meaning and smiled faintly. Handling such matters was inconsequential to him. Since Nagato was unwilling, Kara would take on the task. Besides, the Akatsuki probably couldn't handle it effectively anyway.

Nagato's gaze then fell upon the Eight-Tails, brought back by Sasori. "The Eight-Tails... second only to the Nine-Tails in power. Its strength is considerable!" A calculating look entered his eyes. "With this power, my own strength will reach the next level!"

Nagato declared his intention to become the Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails.

Hearing this, Jigen frowned slightly. Nagato becoming the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki? Given Nagato's current condition, achieving this would undoubtedly result in a dramatic leap in power. While it might make Nagato harder to control, the benefits clearly outweighed the drawbacks. It was an acceptable development.

"Very well, let it be so," Jigen agreed. "Akatsuki members must enhance their strength and undergo necessary modifications quickly. Orochimaru and Amado will oversee the modification process. Kara members must also integrate more ninjutsu into their capabilities as soon as possible. I will handle the task of uniting the four villages against Konoha."

Jigen paused, a sense of finality in his tone. "We will advance on three fronts. The Anti-Konoha operation begins now! Everything is for the sole purpose of destroying Konoha...

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