Starting as the Hidden Mastermind from Naruto

Chapter 186: Obito Uchiha is So Useful!

Black Zetsu was very pleased.

Fortunately, it had tempted Naraku Uehara early on. Compared to Obito Uchiha, who was always disobedient, arrogant, and even defected, Uehara was practically a model child.

Moreover, every time White Zetsu reported on its secret surveillance of Naraku Uehara, this little fellow was always focused on cultivating ninjutsu, striving to make himself stronger.

Most importantly.

Black Zetsu had no need to worry about Naraku Uehara establishing his own faction.

After all, this little brat had no kekkei genkai or any high-level bloodline; he was just an ordinary commoner genius ninja who could be replaced by others at any time.

In the future, he wouldn't compete with Madara Uchiha for control of the Ten-Tails.

If Naraku Uehara knew what Black Zetsu was thinking, he would probably lament that the life script he had received was even worse than Obito Uchiha's!

Naraku Uehara didn't have time to think about that much. What he thought of was Black Zetsu's train of thought. This old fellow was worried that Obito Uchiha wanted to capture the Tailed Beasts first, so he would simply make this a reality. Anyway, Obito Uchiha was in the palm of his hand.

If he could have Obito Uchiha capture a few Tailed Beasts and keep them in the Kamui dimension, then in the future, how the Ten-Tails would be revived, and when it should be revived, Uehara could precisely control this timing.

As expected.

After Black Zetsu left, Naraku Uehara summoned Obito Uchiha. Ever since he had successfully threatened Obito Uchiha, Uehara had suddenly discovered a problem.

This Obito person was really useful!

Putting other things aside, he was first-class at taking the blame.

Moreover, Uehara didn't have to worry about Obito Uchiha being captured or seen through. Because of the existence of the Kamui Mangekyo Sharingan, no one could ever hope to catch Obito.

Naraku Uehara knocked on Obito Uchiha's coffin lid, "Senior Obito, do you know the whereabouts of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki?"

"I don't."

Obito Uchiha shook his head and said softly, "The whereabouts of the Jinchuriki are difficult to grasp, but Black Zetsu has already investigated the identities of the Jinchuriki."

"Black Zetsu must have lied to you."

Naraku Uehara stroked his chin and continued softly, "Black Zetsu told me just now that it has already grasped the whereabouts of some of the Jinchuriki. It has been hiding the Jinchuriki's whereabouts from you in the past, probably because it was worried you would go and capture them early."

Naraku Uehara looked at Obito Uchiha, his eyes smiling, "Heh heh, it seems Black Zetsu has never trusted you. That fellow is no good thing!"

"..."

Obito Uchiha didn't want to talk to him.

As if this Uehara fellow himself was a good thing!

In Obito's view, that Black Zetsu fellow was already sinister enough. Naraku Uehara, who could deceive Black Zetsu, just how sinister must his character be?

Naraku Uehara leaned against Obito's coffin lid and asked, "Want to get revenge? Want to snatch the Four-Tails Jinchuriki from under Black Zetsu's nose?"

"Is there such an opportunity?"

"Of course there is."

Naraku Uehara slowly nodded, "You go and lie in ambush at the border of the Land of Earth first. When we act tomorrow, I can tell you the location of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki at any time through the control of Edo Tensei."

Naraku Uehara's hand made a chopping motion, "After I beat the Four-Tails Jinchuriki half to death first, you will then appear before me with Kamui and directly snatch the Four-Tails!"

"Are you sure Black Zetsu won't be suspicious?"

Obito Uchiha was immediately filled with deep doubt and said coldly, "Only you and it know the whereabouts of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki. If it leaks…"

"Where's your intelligence?"

Naraku Uehara interrupted Obito Uchiha and frowned, "At that time, can't you just act a little more arrogant? And can't you say you found the location by secretly following us?"

"…Fine."

Obito Uchiha nodded.

Naraku Uehara was still a little worried that Obito Uchiha would reveal a flaw, and softly continued to guide him, "Remember to wear your patterned mask, lest your Edo Tensei reveals a flaw…"

"Mm."

Obito Uchiha's expression was a little unhappy.

Did he need to be told about such a small matter? No matter what, he was also a mastermind who had hidden from the ninja world for many years!

Naraku Uehara muttered and gave Obito Uchiha many more instructions before letting him leave with Kamui to lie in ambush at the border of the Land of Earth.

This time, he could only use Obito Uchiha first.

After Orochimaru's side was done with breaking the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, Naraku Uehara planned to kill Orochimaru and immediately support Kabuto Yakushi to take over, letting Kabuto transplant Hashirama cells and the Kamui Sharingan to coordinate with his actions.

After Naraku Uehara secretly controlled Obito Uchiha all the way to the border of the Land of Earth, he felt relieved and flew towards the Akatsuki base.

Because today was a general meeting.

This was a meeting of victory.

This was a meeting of summarization.

This was also a meeting for Akatsuki's work to move to the next stage.

The Deva Path Pain, as the nominal leader of the Akatsuki organization, spoke first, "The recent conflict between Konoha and Iwagakure, and our participation in it, has given us enough gains to cover Akatsuki's future expenses. We can use this time to lie low. Konan, some unimportant commissions can be temporarily rejected."

"Yes."

After Konan nodded, she said softly, "Anyone who needs funds for cultivating or researching ninjutsu can apply to me. We will have about two years to cultivate in peace."

"This doesn't seem to be the time for cultivation."

Zetsu shook his head sinisterly and said in a deep voice, "That traitor Obito Uchiha has been very active in the Land of Grass. I'm worried he's trying to secretly capture Konoha's Jinchuriki.

I think we should capture the Jinchuriki outside the five great nations before Obito Uchiha can react."

"But a rampaging Tailed Beast is a big problem!"

Deidara furrowed his brow and said in a low voice, "I have personally seen a Jinchuriki go on a rampage. They have no rationality at all, and their strength is not to be underestimated…"

If one Jinchuriki went on a rampage, it wasn't that it would be difficult to solve. With so many strong members in Akatsuki, most could easily solve this problem.

The trouble was, it was very likely that news would leak out.

After all, a Jinchuriki's rampage was hard to hide. If someone lurked near the Akatsuki base and used a powerful sensory ninjutsu, they could discover the Jinchuriki's whereabouts.

"I will solve this problem."

The Deva Path Pain curled his finger and said in a deep voice, "I will use a sealing jutsu to temporarily seal the Jinchuriki's chakra."

This was a problem for others.

For Nagato, who was manipulating Pain from behind, it really wasn't a big deal. Because the Scroll of Seals brought by Naraku Uehara contained some of their Uzumaki clan's sealing jutsus.

Karin had recently cultivated two Adamantine Sealing Chains. Nagato's talent and strength were even greater than hers, so learning it was even more effortless.

Tailed Beasts…

The Uzumaki clan was their natural counter.

"However, the matter of capturing the Jinchuriki in advance must absolutely not be leaked."

The Deva Path Pain sized up everyone present and ordered in a low voice, "It would be best to secretly capture the Jinchuriki without the other great ninja villages noticing…"

"Tch!"

Deidara puffed out his cheeks unhappily.

Deidara felt that the Deva Path Pain was targeting him.

What was wrong with his techniques being a little loud?

Didn't being a little loud make it more lively!

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Besides Deidara, Sasori of the Red Sand, Mangetsu Hozuki, Kakuzu, and Hidan were also not suitable for capture. Not to mention Zabuza Momochi, Kimimaro Kaguya, and Haku; these three were a bit like they were just there to make up the numbers in Akatsuki.

"Then we'll go and investigate first."

Black Zetsu turned its head to scan everyone present. Its gaze paused imperceptibly on Naraku Uehara, then continued to look at the others, "If there's an opportunity, we'll proceed with the capture. So I must have a combatant to accompany me."

"Let me go!"

Itachi Uchiha's eyes turned scarlet as he took the initiative to request, "The Sharingan's genjutsu is also very effective against Tailed Beasts. It shouldn't cause too much of a stir."

This person's thoughts were the same as Naraku Uehara's.

Since he couldn't stop Akatsuki's process of capturing the Tailed Beasts, he had to control the progress within his own range to be able to adapt to circumstances.

"Let me go instead!"

Naraku Uehara glanced at Pain, then at Konan, and said softly, "After all, this is the first move against a Jinchuriki. If something goes wrong and we get surrounded, I can still fly away. It would be more troublesome for Mr. Itachi, right?"

"It doesn't matter."

Itachi Uchiha slowly turned his head to look at Naraku Uehara, the blood color in his eyes somewhat heavy, "If I am surrounded, I can just kill everyone who surrounds me."

Those words were truly domineering.

Black Zetsu gave Itachi Uchiha a sinister look and said in a raspy voice, "But this time, our main purpose is reconnaissance. We will only act if there's an opportunity. So I must bring someone with convenient mobility, preferably someone who can fly."

Only a few people in the entire Akatsuki organization could fly.

Deidara certainly couldn't go, because he was always boisterous and looked unreliable. Konan certainly wouldn't go either; this woman had been in Amegakure recently and basically didn't participate in any missions.

"Then let Uehara go with you!"

The Deva Path Pain nodded at Naraku Uehara and continued, "Anyway, no matter what enemy he encounters, Uehara can easily deal with them."

Because Naraku Uehara could summon the Six Paths of Pain, and could even infuse chakra into the Six Paths of Pain through his own medical ninjutsu.

At least in this era of the ninja world, no matter what enemy Naraku Uehara encountered, the Six Paths of Pain could solve it.

"As for the others."

Pain looked around at the various people and continued softly, "During this time, you can rest or train temporarily at the Akatsuki base! Konoha is still investigating news about Akatsuki, so no one can go out easily, lest they leak Akatsuki's intelligence!"

After seeing everyone present nod in agreement, Pain looked at Naraku Uehara again and reminded him, "If you encounter danger, don't hesitate…"

The meaning of "don't hesitate"…

Was for Uehara to immediately summon the Six Paths of Pain if he encountered danger.

Naraku Uehara nodded strangely.

To be blunt, with Uehara's strength, it should be difficult to encounter danger.

(End of Chapter)

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