Naruto's Review : First Viewer is Senju Tobirama?

"Are you sure his name is Nagato (Meaning Long Gate), and not something like Short Gate, Iron Gate, or Steel Gate?"

"Yes, Hokage-sama, his name is indeed Nagato."

"Then go quickly and bring him up."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

The Anbu ninja who came to report left to invite Nagato, and Jiraiya sat back down in his chair.

He rubbed his temples, feeling that things were becoming a bit too strange.

At this time, Nagato should be quietly staying in the Hidden Rain Village, waiting for the revival of the Three-Tails, right?

Why did he come to Konoha?

Doesn't he know that because of the Nine-Tails, their positions are now opposed?

Or maybe he is confident that his old teacher won't do anything to him?

Or perhaps he has so much confidence in his own strength that even if Konoha makes a move, he could leave without a scratch.

At this moment, Jiraiya thought about a lot of things.

He believed that Nagato came to Konoha mostly because of the Resurrection Jutsu.

Otherwise, why would a major antagonist from the opposing side come to another village's territory just to have a heart-to-heart talk with his former teacher?

He shook his head slightly. In the end, these were just thoughts. What Nagato was truly here for would have to be asked directly.

Soon after, a figure wearing a red cloud-patterned black robe appeared before Jiraiya.

"It's been a long time, Jiraiya-sensei."

"It's been a long time. Please sit down, and let's talk."

After inviting Nagato to sit, Jiraiya sighed and continued, "Do you know how much attention you're going to attract from the ninjas in Konoha just by wearing that outfit?"

Nagato originally thought that Jiraiya would be surprised when he saw the Nagato created from Yahiko's body.

However, Jiraiya's focus wasn't on Nagato himself but on the organization's cloak.

"From what you're saying, Jiraiya-sensei, it seems that Konoha knows a lot about our Akatsuki organization?"

Before Jiraiya could reply, Nagato quickly added, "Well, it makes sense. After all, Itachi is your spy, so it's natural for you to have some information about our organization."

That's right, Nagato had known all along that Uchiha Itachi was a spy sent by Konoha, but he simply didn't care.

He only needed Itachi's fighting ability; as for where he came from, or whether his heart was in the Akatsuki organization, he didn't care at all.

"It's not Itachi's problem, we have special intelligence channels."

Indeed, they were very special, to the point where others probably wouldn't believe it if they heard it.

"Nagato, do you know how many Konoha ninjas are surrounding the Hokage building right now?"

Jiraiya didn't even need to sense it specifically; he could tell that the area around the building was already surrounded by ninjas.

The thing is, Nagato didn't know how to sneak in—he had to walk in openly.

People like the Third Hokage and Minato, who were also part of the audience watching, wouldn't ignore any member of the Akatsuki, let alone the leader of the organization.

"It's fine, this body belongs to Yahiko. If Jiraiya-sensei wants to see his former disciple 'die' in front of you, you can order them to attack right now."

"Nagato, after all these years, how did you become so shameless?"

Jiraiya sighed, showing a helpless expression.

He had expected Nagato might seem indifferent, or even threaten him, but he never thought Nagato would act so shamelessly.

But he had to admit, this shamelessness was done well.

Even though Yahiko had become a puppet controlled by Nagato, Jiraiya didn't want to see Yahiko 'die' again.

Especially not 'die' under his very eyes.

Seeing Jiraiya's helpless expression, Nagato's real body, who was hiding not far from Konoha, couldn't help but smirk slightly.

"Go ahead, tell me. You're taking such a big risk to meet me—what do you really want?"

"It's simple. I hope Jiraiya-sensei can bring Yahiko back to life."

"...Just bringing Yahiko back to life, and not the Resurrection Jutsu itself?"

"If Jiraiya-sensei insists on giving it to me, I wouldn't refuse."

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"Well, the Resurrection Jutsu definitely won't be given to you, but bringing Yahiko back to life is doable."

Jiraiya took a sip of water to cover his awkwardness and continued, "Actually, even if you hadn't come to me, I would have found time to visit Amegakure. Yahiko was my disciple, and his death has something to do with Konoha as well. I just didn't expect you to be in such a hurry to come to Konoha to find me."

"Yahiko is my friend. When I found out Konoha could bring the dead back to life, I've been wanting to revive him nonstop. If I didn't have to shake off some people, I would have come to Konoha days ago."

Without thinking, Nagato didn't want to let Black Zetsu know that he had come to Konoha. For that reason, he waited several days, and when he saw Zetsu busy with other matters, he quickly pulled Konan here.

If possible, after Yahiko is revived, he also didn't want Yahiko to rejoin the Akatsuki.

The Akatsuki now is far more complicated than the old one, with members who are all rebellious individuals.

And with Madara (Obito), the ambitious man, in the organization, he didn't want to risk Yahiko following him back to the Hidden Rain Village.

He would take on the dangerous tasks, and Yahiko only needed to live peacefully in Konoha.

"Is there anything I need to prepare to revive Yahiko? I can get it right away."

"There's no need for anything special. The village already has the materials, but it will take about a month to prepare everything."

"I can wait."

With that, the conversation was essentially over.

Nagato (Pain) stood up, ready to leave.

At this moment, Jiraiya suddenly asked, "Nagato, do you know about the Eye of the Moon Plan?"

"The Eye of the Moon Plan? What's that?"

"You don't know about it? Never mind then, forget I asked."

Obito, in the identity of Uchiha Madara, had infiltrated the Akatsuki, and Jiraiya thought Nagato, as the leader of the organization, would at least know a bit about the plan.

But when Nagato hadn't even heard of it, Jiraiya was somewhat disappointed.

"Alright, as long as you revive Yahiko, I will pay you a reward that will satisfy you and Konoha."

"There's no need for a reward. Think of it as compensation from me, as his teacher."

"Do you need me to leave Yahiko's body in Konoha?"

"No, just give me some of Yahiko's tissue samples."

Hearing this, Nagato nodded. He then pulled a few strands of hair and bit off a small piece of flesh, placing it in front of Jiraiya.

"Is this enough?"

"Enough."

After taking the hair and bits of flesh from Yahiko, Jiraiya stood up and walked over to Pain, saying, "Let's go. I'll escort you out, or I'm afraid you won't be able to leave."

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