Obito stared at Nagato's Rinnegan and said:
"My name is Uchiha Madara. You are the reincarnation of the will of the Hagoromo Otsutsuki, one who seeks stability in the world. That is why you awakened the Rinnegan in this era."
Ignoring Nagato's confusion, Obito continued,
"Where there is light, there will always be shadows. As long as winners exist, there must also be losers. The selfish desire to protect peace creates war, and hatred is born to protect love. This is cause and effect—inseparable."
"Therefore, we must create a world with only winners… only peace. And for that, I need your strength, Nagato."
With that, he extended his hand, inviting him.
---
But the first to respond wasn't Nagato.
It was Yahiko.
He stepped forward, standing firmly in front of Nagato, his face full of caution.
"That's impossible," Yahiko said coldly. "Are you trying to use us?"
"Your words are too idealistic. Only by understanding pain—and making those who cause it experience that same pain—can people truly understand one another. Only then can real peace exist."
---
Obito sneered.
"You're too naive. That kind of world doesn't exist."
---
Yahiko didn't argue further.
Instead, he turned his gaze toward Asuka, who had been silent the entire time.
---
Sensing it, Asuka slowly looked up.
His tone was casual, almost indifferent.
"Don't look at me like that. I just want to witness this decaying Ninja World being reshaped."
He paused slightly.
"After all… isn't the Eye of the Moon Plan just another way to rebuild the world?"
His fingers brushed lightly against his sleeve.
"The choice is yours. If you refuse, we won't force you."
---
Yahiko nodded silently.
Without another word, he turned and gestured for the Akatsuki members to leave.
---
As their figures disappeared into the rain…
Obito spoke again, his voice returning to normal.
"You've known them for a while?"
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Asuka smirked faintly.
"Of course."
"A few years ago, I passed through the Land of Rain and discovered Nagato… or rather, the Rinnegan in his eyes."
"That's the legendary dōjutsu of the Six Paths Sage. Naturally, it caught my interest."
"So I approached them… and gave them a bit of help."
---
That answer erased Obito's doubts.
He knew how strange Asuka was—appearing anywhere, anytime, with abilities even more unpredictable than his own Kamui.
There was nowhere in the Ninja World beyond his reach.
---
Obito shifted topics, his tone turning mocking.
"Looks like Nagato still believes in that broken dream."
"With Yahiko around, he'll probably stay trapped in that naive ideal forever."
---
Asuka chuckled softly.
"No need to worry."
"There's someone here who will shatter that dream… with his own hands."
---
That caught Obito's attention.
"Oh? Who?"
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Asuka's eyes narrowed slightly.
"You've heard of him."
"Danzo Shimura."
---
"Danzo…" Obito muttered.
His gaze darkened.
---
He didn't know Danzo well from his time in Konoha.
But after inheriting Madara's intelligence network, he had seen enough.
White Zetsu had gathered countless secrets, and Danzo's name appeared again and again—cold, ruthless, and willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
---
"With him involved…" Obito said quietly, "there's no need for us to act."
---
And so—
They waited.
---
In the days that followed, Asuka and Obito remained hidden within the shadows of the Land of Rain, watching everything unfold.
---
The Akatsuki proved worthy of its reputation.
They protected civilians, charged almost nothing for missions, and helped anyone in need.
They eliminated bandits, escorted merchants, repaired homes damaged by storms—and avoided unnecessary violence whenever possible.
---
Under Yahiko's leadership, the organization grew rapidly.
More and more wandering ninja and refugees gathered under their banner.
---
Even Asuka couldn't help but sigh.
"Maybe… this broken world really does need people like them."
"Even if it's just an illusion of light."
---
But that light didn't last.
---
Hanzo had already grown wary.
And after Danzo's secret visit—
That wariness turned into action.
---
Hanzō made his move.
---
Using negotiations as bait, he set a trap.
He attacked the Akatsuki base… and captured Konan.
Yahiko and Nagato were forced to come alone.
---
The meeting place was a desolate valley.
High above, on a distant cliff—
Asuka and Obito stood silently, watching.
---
Rain poured down.
The wind howled.
---
Hanzō threw a poisoned kunai.
It struck the ground before Nagato.
---
Nagato trembled as he bent down to pick it up.
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Then—
Yahiko moved.
---
Without hesitation—
He threw himself forward…
And impaled himself on the blade.
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Blood erupted.
It splashed across Nagato's face.
---
Yahiko collapsed against him.
Warm blood soaked into Nagato's clothes.
---
In that moment—
Everything shattered.
---
Nagato's world broke.
---
Rage consumed him completely.
---
He raised his hand—
"Shinra Tensei!"
---
The force blasted everything away.
He leapt forward, rescuing Konan—
But fell straight into Hanzō's trap.
---
Chains wrapped around his legs.
Explosive tags ignited.
---
Boom.
---
Flames swallowed him.
The smell of burning flesh filled the air.
---
Yet—
Nagato stood.
---
His body trembling…
His eyes burning with absolute hatred.
---
He slammed his hand into the ground.
---
"Summoning Technique…!"
---
"Gedo Statue!!!"
---
The earth shook violently.
A massive, terrifying statue rose from below—
like something from another world.
---
Watching this—
Asuka's eyes flickered with understanding.
---
"It's over," he said calmly.
"The dream… is gone."
---
He glanced at Obito.
"Let's go."
---
In the next instant—
They vanished.
---
Leaving behind only the monstrous statue…
…and Nagato's empty, broken gaze.
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