Chapter 97
Black Zetsu is dumbfounded, Nagato is dead.
Chapter 97 Black Zetsu is dumbfounded, Nagato is dead.
"What should we do? Nagato doesn't seem to be able to hold on much longer."
Uchiha Teru appeared beside Black Zetsu without anyone noticing, and said in surprise.
It's as if they're asking, "What's wrong with you? Didn't you say there was no problem?"
Black Zetsu was also dumbfounded and took a deep breath.
The two enormous creatures had just clashed, and it didn't dare to get close, which led to the situation escalating to this point.
"Not a big problem... my foot! It's a huge problem, okay?!"
If the vessel for the Rinnegan dies, then who will nurture the Rinnegan?
"Let's go take a look first, at least we need to get our hands on the Rinnegan."
Uchiha Teru spoke up, putting the matter behind him.
"Yes, the container is not important; the Rinnegan is the most important."
Black Zetsu forced himself to comfort himself.
"White Zetsu, how did you gather intelligence? You're such a low-level life form, utterly useless!"
White Zetsu said aggrievedly, "Konoha is inherently difficult to infiltrate. The training department is heavily guarded, and there are Titan suits inside."
"Shut up, it's all your fault!"
Uchiha Teru approached Nagato and asked Black Zetsu, "Is there any hope?"
Black Zetsu carefully assessed the situation and concluded, "It's beyond saving. Its life force has been completely drained by the Gedo Mazo. It's now only being sustained by its Rinnegan."
"The way Nagato is alive now, a fleeting shadow of life."
Upon hearing this, Nagato slightly raised her eyes and weakly said, "It's you."
"It was me. When I arrived, I saw Yahiko and Konan running away in a sorry state, and I knew something had happened. Unfortunately, I'm too late; you're already dead."
"It's alright, as long as Yahiko and Konan can survive."
A forced smile appeared on Nagato's pale face.
"I'm begging you, Madara. Transplant my Rinnegan to Yahiko. In this cruel world, perhaps only Yahiko can bring peace."
"I'm going to die, but if I could become Yahiko's eyes and see what happens afterward..."
"Yahiko? I hope that after this, he can grow up and stop being as naive as before."
Uchiha Teru removed Nagato's Rinnegan and placed it into a prepared test tube containing nutrient solution.
When the Rinnegan was taken away, Nagato lost his life and collapsed on the ravaged earth.
Uchiha Teru looked at the Rinnegan in his hand and secretly injected nanoscale mimicry insects into each of them.
After the mimicry insect enters the Rinnegan, it stops all activity and tries to make contact with the Rinnegan, transforming itself into a part of the Rinnegan.
If it were a spotted insect, the anomaly would be detected instantly, and the mimicry insect would be crushed.
But isn't this Madara? Nagato is dead too, and the Rinnegan will be transplanted to a new vessel.
The new container may not be able to detect the mimicry insect, and it's uncertain whether he can master the Rinnegan. Even if he can, it will take a lot of time.
Once the new container adapts to the Rinnegan, the mimicry insect, after a long period of adaptation, will also become part of the Rinnegan.
"What's going on with Yahiko?"
Upon hearing Nagato's words, Black Zetsu thought of Yahiko, who was originally just an object to be eliminated, but has now become a candidate.
Life is full of ups and downs!
"He's not dead. I was going to kill him, but a fierce battle broke out here, so I came back immediately to see what was going on."
Uchiha Hikaru put away the Rinnegan, trying his best to prevent Black Zetsu from touching it. If Black Zetsu found out, things would be over. Then he said:
"Go find Yahiko. I will transplant the Rinnegan to Yahiko as Nagato requested."
"Yahiko's physique is not capable of withstanding the Rinnegan, let alone developing it."
"There are very few people who can withstand the Rinnegan. I can withstand the Rinnegan. Would you be willing to transplant your Rinnegan into me?"
Black Zetsu remained silent. Uchiha Hikaru had been continuously absorbing Madara's knowledge during this period, and his strength was growing stronger and stronger.
If I obtain the Rinnegan, I might be able to overcome the backup plan left by Madara.
After all, the power of the Rinnegan, encompassing all things, cannot be judged by ordinary standards.
The Eye of the Moon project has already encountered an unexpected problem; it cannot afford any more.
"Let's go. I'll conduct experiments to enhance Yahiko's physique, so it won't delay the Eye of the Moon Project."
"Black Zetsu, you should know that you are only half Madara's will; I am the true Uchiha Madara!"
Uchiha Teru picked up Nagato's corpse, placed it on his shoulder, and then vanished in a flash.
Black Zetsu was somewhat helpless, but Nagato was dead and a suitable vessel could not be found for the time being. Since Uchiha Teru insisted, choosing Yahiko was acceptable.
He then quickly slipped underground to catch up with Uchiha Hikaru; the Rinnegan couldn't afford any more mishaps.
Inside a hidden cave.
Yahiko and Konan hid here, watching the fierce battle in the distance, and had a bad feeling.
"Yahiko, will Nagato be alright?!"
Xiao Nan asked worriedly.
"Everything will be alright. Nagato has the Rinnegan. We must trust Nagato."
Yahiko forced a smile as he comforted Konan, but in his heart he was secretly praying.
"Nagato, you absolutely mustn't get hurt..."
With a flash, Uchiha Teru appeared in the cave, looked at the disheveled Yahiko, and put down Nagato's body.
"Yahiko, I told you before, just keep playing your childish game, why did you have to lead the Akatsuki down a dead end!"
"Didn't you say you would never let your comrades be killed?"
"Come here, look at Nagato, and say it again."
"Touch your companion's body as it slowly grows cold, and truly feel it."
Yahiko approached Nagato's corpse, trembling. "Impossible! Nagato had the Rinnegan, how could he possibly be dead?"
"The Rinnegan is here."
Uchiha Teru took out a test tube containing the Rinnegan soaked in nutrient solution and tossed it to Yahiko.
"The Rinnegan is the eye of the Sage of Six Paths, destined to bring peace to the ninja world. One can imagine the value of these eyes."
"I brought the Rinnegan with me, not because you're so special, Yahiko."
"But Nagato asked me to say that you are the one who will bring peace."
"You want me to transplant my Rinnegan into you so you can see the world in Nagato's place."
Yahiko trembled as he took the test tube containing the Rinnegan, looked at the pair of Rinnegan, and shed tears of blood.
Xiao Nan covered her mouth with both hands to stop herself from crying out loud, but tears still streamed down her face.
"Do you still want to transplant the Rinnegan? If you refuse, I'll take the Rinnegan away and search for a new chosen one."
Uchiha Teru looked at Yahiko, who was sobbing uncontrollably, and spoke.
"Yahiko, have you forgotten the Akatsuki members' ideal of mutual understanding?"
"I will never forget it for a moment!"
"I want to use Nagato's eyes to see the day when Akatsuki's ideals are realized!"
Yahiko rose from Nagato's corpse and stared intently at the masked man.
"I don't know if you're the real Madara or a fake one, but I don't care right now. I'm going to inherit the Rinnegan! Inherit the hopes of Nagato, Kyusuke, and everyone in the Akatsuki!"
(End of this chapter)