Chapter 131 The time has come

Nagato and Yahiko fled into a cave.

With red eyes, Konan helped Nagato bandage his legs.

The burns on Nagato's legs were too severe, and because of the forced control of the Outer Path Golem, Nagato was now overdrawn and emaciated.

Nagato stared ahead with a dull look, his eyes filled with unrelieved sorrow.

Xiaonan's tears kept falling.

All this happened so suddenly.

The Salamander Hanzo, whom they regarded as a companion and whom they respected, betrayed them, killed their companions in the Akatsuki organization, and forced Nagato to kill Yahiko with his own hands.

Now even Yahiko's body is missing.

At the same time, Xiaonan was extremely confused about the future and didn't know how to move forward.

Nagato's hoarse voice came: "Don't cry, Konan, we have to go on and inherit Yahiko's will. I want to become a god. Only a god can bring peace to this desperate world.

Those who do not know pain will not know what peace is. Therefore, if we want to break this vortex and make the world feel real pain, we can let the horror of pain suppress war and bring the world to stability and peace.

I have now grown beyond all mortals in the pain of infinite existence and have become qualified to become a god.

So, Konan, join me, let us fulfill Yahiko's wish and lead this broken world towards peace."

Konan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, her eyes filled with hatred and heartache for Nagato.

"Nagato, I will always be by your side!"

Nagato nodded slightly, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Konan, although there are only two of us left in Akatsuki now, I will not give up Akatsuki because it was founded by Yahiko.

My legs can no longer walk. Next, I will use the Rinnegan to create six corpse puppets to act on my behalf, so I need you to help me find a qualified corpse first.

Once I have made six puppets, I will kill Hanzo of the Salamander, seize power in the Hidden Rain Village, and dominate it.

Then we will recruit S-rank rebel ninjas from various ninja villages, strengthen the Akatsuki organization, and realize Yahiko's ideals."

Konan's expression was full of determination. Yahiko was dead, and now all she had left was Nagato, so she had to protect Nagato well.

At the same time, Konan also hopes that Yahiko's ideal can come true.

Xiaonan agreed: "Okay, I will start looking for a suitable corpse to be used as a puppet immediately!"

...

After Chiba and Danzo returned to Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately sent Anbu to ask Chiba and Danzo to go to the Hokage Building.

Chiba and Danzo arrived at the Hokage Building. After seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a sullen face: "Danzo, where did you take the Root Ninja?"

Danzo replied calmly: "I just took people to eliminate an organization that might threaten our Konoha."

Sarutobi Hiruzen slapped the table and said, "Can an organization far away in the Hidden Rain Village threaten Konoha?!"

Danzo still replied calmly: "I would rather kill someone by mistake than let him go. As long as there is a threat to Konoha, I will eliminate it. This is also the reason why the Root exists."

Sarutobi Hiruzen stared at Danzo.

Danzo, however, acted nonchalant and simply ignored Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze.

Finally, Sarutobi Hiruzen compromised and sighed heavily: "Danzo, the situation is uncertain now. The Hidden Rain Village is located at the junction of the Rock, Fire, and Wind regions. Its strategic position is very important.

If you rashly go to the Hidden Rain Village like this, it will send a signal to other ninja villages that we, Konoha, are about to attack the Hidden Rain Village and want to occupy the important strategic position of the Rain Country, which will accelerate the progress of the war.

In the current situation, the Sand Village is unable to take care of itself, and the Iwagakure Village will not be able to hold on for such a long time without any benefits, not to mention the Cloud Village.

Maybe after a while, everyone will be able to sit down at the negotiation table and end the war.”

Danzo snorted coldly, "End the war through negotiation? Hiruzen, are you okay? This war can never end like this. You should know how much Konoha has lost.

If we end the war like this, our losses will never be made up. The current situation is very good for Konoha, and the initiative is gradually in our hands.

As long as the war continues, our losses will be made up. If this war must be ended through negotiations, it must be done after we have gained enough benefits!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and said, "Danzo, if the war continues, Konoha can't stand such losses. Our ninjas are getting fewer and fewer. If it continues like this, it will be difficult for us to recover in a short time."

Danzo calmly analyzed and replied, “If it ends like this, it will be difficult for us to recover in a short period of time after the war because we don’t have enough resources.

But if we have enough resources, at least we don't have to worry about resources. Being able to train ninjas easily is always better than being tight-lipped.

And Hiruzen, do you really think other ninja villages will negotiate with us?

Don't be silly. The war has reached this stage and can no longer be resolved by negotiations.

They must be thinking the same thing as I am now. It just depends on who will show signs of weakness. As long as the weakness is revealed, other ninja villages will swarm in like jackals.

Whoever proposes peace talks first will be the one who can no longer hold on. So, Hiruzen, if you want to negotiate peace, it will be like putting Konoha in danger!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his pipe, thinking about Danzo's analysis.

Danzo's analysis made sense, but the day-to-day losses in Konoha during the war also made Sarutobi Hiruzen feel very painful.

Konoha has now almost used up all its resources to fight.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. Chiba, why are you following Danzo? Aren't you in the Land of Hot Springs?"

Chiba replied, "I received a transfer order from Danzo-sama and rushed back to Konoha from the Land of Hot Springs."

Danzo said to Sarutobi Hiruzen, "Hiruzen, I have already told Chiba about the Uchiha ninja matter. Chiba has agreed and he has joined the Root and become my subordinate.

The time has come, so... Next, Hiruzen, it's time to suppress the arrogance of the Uchiha clan."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes gleamed and he nodded, "It is indeed time."

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked, "Danzo, what are you going to do with the Uchiha clan?"

Danzo said sinisterly: "Is Kirigakure going around biting people like a mad dog? Let Chiyu go to the Land of Waves. At the same time, transfer a large number of Uchiha ninjas to the Land of Waves and let Chiyu lead them in the battle! Chiyu has experience in leading Uchiha ninjas!"